named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dialog by Design
Workshop series focused on sculpture and design, part of an ongoing creative development program for residents
NYC-Based Artist Residency
Customized residency program for artists and curators based in New York City, providing studio space, resources, and public programming opportunities
Open Studios at the RU House
Public events on Governors Island where current residents share their work-in-progress with the community
RU Exhibition Series
Curated exhibitions featuring work by current and past residents, often developed during or as a result of their residency
RU Workshop Series
Hands-on art workshops including clay, collage, printmaking, and natural pigment exploration, often tied to resident artists' practices
Voices of Multiplicity (VoM)
Artist residency program promoting diverse perspectives and cross-cultural dialogue through art and public engagement
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Conducts community and participatory art workshopsOffers hands-on, thematic art workshops that engage participants in visual arts practices around topics such as migration, environmental root systems, textile mending, clay handbuilding, and repurposed materials. Examples include a symbolist collage workshop, a transcultural dumpling-making workshop, and a pocket quilt workshop using repurposed clothing.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Documents and publishes program reports and promotional materialsProduces and publishes annual reports, program summaries, and online brochures to document and promote residency activities and outcomes, including the 2026, 2025, and 2024 NYC-Based Artist Residency Reports, the RU Program Summary 2026, RU Program Highlights 2024, and final reports for the Voices of Multiplicity residency program.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Hosts artist and curator residency programsProvides customized, year-round residencies for local, national, and international artists and curators, with documented cohorts including 52 artists and 8 curators in 2025. The program uses New York as a site of exchange and supports sustainable arts careers, particularly for underserved local artists.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes public programs and exhibitionsProduces curated art exhibitions, open studios, talks, performances, screenings, and workshops as part of its public programming. In 2025, organized 46 public programs including 13 exhibitions, 2 performances, 4 open studios, 15 talks, 2 screenings, and 10 workshops, with specific events such as “Shadows in the Screen” and open studios on Governors Island.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$958K
Contributions & grants$823K86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$134K14%
Other revenue$953
expenses
Total expenses$956K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$270K
Grants paid out$150K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$940K
Cash$214K
Investments$631K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$935K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHALIE ANGLES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $70K |
board members · 12
- BRIAN CARLTON BYRD — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLINE LANG — BOARD MEMBER
- IBTISAM TASNIM ZAMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNA GONG — BOARD MEMBER
- KULDEEP SINGH — BOARD MEMBER
- LARISA LEVENTON — BOARD MEMBER
- PAMELA AUCHINCLOSS — CHAIR
- PEGGY LEBOEUF — BOARD MEMBER
- SERGE MARQUIE — TREASURER
- SHARON PHAIR FORTENBAUGH — SECRETARY
- THOMAS ROM — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTOIRE NEWMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ARTmobile Partner — Collaborated on the 2023 Voices of Multiplicity (VoM) Artist Residency Program
- Artists Alliance Inc Partner — Provides workspace access for RU residents at The Clemente building.
- Boccanera Gallery, Trento/Milan Partner — Partner gallery supporting artist Gabriele Grones during or after residency.
- Busan Culture Foundation Partner — Partnered to support a long-term printmaking collaboration between Korea and Southeast Asia.
- Busan Culture Foundation Partner — Supports a long-term printmaking collaboration between Korea and Southeast Asia hosted by Residency Unlimited.
- Cuban Artist Fund Studio Partner — Provides workspace access for RU residents in midtown Manhattan.
- Cuban Artists Fund Funder — Provided support for the Open Studio exhibition program.
- Governors Island Arts Partner — Collaborates with Residency Unlimited on programming initiatives.
- Governors Island Arts Partner — Partners with Residency Unlimited to host public programs on Governors Island.
- Governors Island Arts Partner — Partners with Residency Unlimited to support programming on Governors Island.
- Governors Island Arts Partner — Partners with Residency Unlimited to support the workshop program.
- Govisland Partner — Hosts the RU House on Governors Island, which provides individual studios for residents.
- Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides in-kind material support for the workshop.
- Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides in-kind materials support for the workshop.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides partial financial support for the Mini Pocket Quilts workshop.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides partial financial support for the Routes & Roots workshop.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides partial financial support for the clay workshop project.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides partial financial support for the workshop.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Provided support for the Open Studio exhibition program.
- SARAHCROWN Gallery Partner — Partner gallery providing support or promotion for resident artist Elisa Bertaglia's work.
- local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to create successful residency environments.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artistic Practice as Metaphor for Social Repairmethodology: art-as-metaphorBy using material processes like mending and erasure as metaphors, the organization enables artists and communities to explore political and historical themes of brokenness and repair because symbolic material transformation makes abstract social conditions tangible and actionable.
- Curatorial Practice as Relational Diplomacymethodology: curatorial_as_relational_practiceBy using curatorial work to mediate cross-border artistic encounters, the organization fosters sustained professional relationships because shared artistic meaning-making builds trust and long-term collaboration across geographies.
- Customized Support and Collaborative Residenciesmethodology: customized_support_and_collaborative_environmentBy offering tailored support to artists and curators and collaborating with local organizations, RESIDENCY UNLIMITED creates effective, context-specific residency experiences because customized environments and local partnerships enhance artistic development and integration.
- Ecological and Sensory Immersion in Art-Makingmethodology: ecological_time_immersionBy using nature-based, tactile art processes like clay hand-building and immersive workshops, the organization shifts participants’ perception toward ecological time because sensory engagement with natural materials fosters deeper connection to living systems.
- Public Engagement Through Participatory Programmingmethodology: public_engagement_through_programmingBy organizing curated public events, dialogues, and skill-based workshops, the organization increases artist visibility and community inclusion because participatory formats bridge artistic practice and public understanding, fostering mutual learning and accessibility.