named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Alliance Gallery
Exhibition space showcasing regional artists; hosts gallery openings and artist talks
Arts Advocacy
Regional advocacy efforts to support artists and arts organizations through alliances with government, business, and cultural institutions
Community Arts Calendar
Online calendar aggregating arts and cultural events across the Upper Delaware Valley and Sullivan Catskills region; includes event categories such as visual art, music, theater, and workshops
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 2 activities
- Hosts Salon Series eventsOrganizes an annual winter Salon Series featuring intimate performances, artist presentations, conversations, and screenings, offered free to the public at Krause Recital Hall.
- Produces the Big Eddy Film Festival and Retro Cinema seriesHosts the annual Big Eddy Film Festival, an immersive multi-day event integrating film and rural cultural expression, and runs a monthly Retro Cinema screening series at the Tusten Theatre, with sustained programming evidenced through at least the 15th annual festival in 2026.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Administers Arts For Sullivan and Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant programsAwards grants ranging from $500 to $7,500 through the Arts For Sullivan program and provides funding via the Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant program to support community arts projects and cultural nonprofits, distributing over $68,000 and $22,000 respectively in recent years, with 43 grants awarded in 2023 alone.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Administers Individual Artist Fellowships and mini grantsFunds up to six $5,000 Individual Artist Fellowships annually and offers four $500 mini grants for first-time applicants to support local artists in Sullivan County, including fellowships administered through a New York State Council on the Arts regrant program.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to high school seniorsFunds annual scholarships for graduating seniors, including a $500 music scholarship and a $100 award for students in the Sullivan West School District, and a $500 visual arts scholarship for a senior from Sullivan County, NY or Wayne County, PA.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts monthly and annual art exhibitionsOrganizes recurring visual art exhibitions, including monthly shows, themed group exhibitions like 'Revolutions' and 'One For All', and pop-up exhibitions in underutilized spaces, featuring local artists from the Upper Delaware Valley region.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Manages regional arts calendar and event promotionOperates a community arts calendar that aggregates cultural events in the Upper Delaware Valley/Sullivan Catskills region and distributes a weekly email highlighting upcoming events to promote regional arts engagement.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes Riverfest and associated community eventsProduces the annual Riverfest celebration on Main Street in Narrowsburg, NY, a 35+ year tradition featuring art, music, and ecology, including family-friendly activities such as the Kids Crafting Corner and the River Dogs on Parade canine costume competition.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presents live performing arts and public performancesHosts a diverse range of live performances throughout the year—including music, theater, dance, experimental performance, puppetry, spoken word, and children’s programming—featuring emerging and professional artists from the Mid-Hudson, Catskill, and Upper Delaware River regions, with events held at venues such as Krause Recital Hall and the Tusten Theatre.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provides fiscal sponsorship for arts projectsOffers fiscal sponsorship to support independent arts projects and advance cultural diversity in the region, enabling artists and collectives to access funding and operational support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$594K
Contributions & grants$492K83%
Program service revenue$39K7%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$459K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$176K
Grants paid out$110K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$598K
Cash$296K
Investments$24K
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$543K
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +141.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL SHANBERG | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $81K |
board members · 11
- DAN HUST — PRESIDENT
- HEINRICH STRAUCH — TREASURER
- JANE ROTH — SECRETARY
- KENNETH SABLE — DIRECTOR
- KIM MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- LEIF JOHANSEN — DIRECTOR
- LILY SMITH — DIRECTOR
- MARY SUE SWEENEY PRICE — VICE PRESIDE
- RACHEL GORDON — DIRECTOR
- RENNIK SOHOLT — DIRECTOR
- WENDY PRICE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Arts organizations Partner — Alliance partner in advancing regional arts through collaborative programs and advocacy
- Bar Veloce Partner — Sponsor of the Retro Cinema screenings of Carrie (1976) and Taxi Driver (1976).
- Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Partner — Co-listed as an event location and organizer in the community arts calendar.
- Business Partner — Partner in supporting regional arts initiatives and programming
- Clobr Partner — Sponsor of the Retro Cinema screening of Logan’s Run.
- Forestburgh Playhouse Partner — Community theater listed as a venue and organizer in the arts calendar.
- Government Government — Collaborates with government entities to support arts advocacy and programming
- Jeff Bank Funder — Major supporter of Riverfest
- Madame Fortuna Partner — Sponsor of the Retro Cinema screening of Murder By Death (1976).
- Nancy Stevenson Memorial Fund Funder — Supports DVAA's programs through financial contributions.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting DVAA's programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting DVAA’s programs with state funding
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support for DVAA's programs as a state agency with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency providing major support for Riverfest
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency providing support for DVAA's programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency providing support for DVAA's programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency providing support for DVAA’s programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency that funds the Arts for Sullivan regrant program administered by DVAA.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency that supports DVAA through the Statewide Community Regrant program, enabling individual artist fellowships.
- SUNY Sullivan Partner — Hosts events such as opera screenings and performances listed in the community calendar.
- SUNY Sullivan Partner — Partner institution collaborating with DVAA on the Radius Program to activate spaces with pop-up exhibitions.
- Shadowland Stages Partner — Event venue and organizer featured in the community arts calendar.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Funder supporting DVAA's programs
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Funds the Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant program administered by DVAA.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Government funder supporting DVAA’s programs at the county level
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Local government body providing support for DVAA's programs
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Local government body providing support for DVAA's programs.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Local government body providing support for DVAA’s programs.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Local government body supporting DVAA’s programs.
- Sullivan County Legislature Government — Provides funding support for DVAA's programs.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Engaged Arts Platformmethodology: community-engaged_exhibition_programmingBy providing public platforms for regional artists through exhibitions, performances, festivals, and fiscal sponsorship, the organization stimulates community engagement and creative exploration because visible, accessible art in shared spaces fosters local cultural participation and artist development.
- Inclusive Collaborative Developmentmethodology: collaborative_regional_developmentBy forming alliances with arts organizations, businesses, government, and diverse community stakeholders—including through inclusive grantmaking panels and recruitment—the organization amplifies regional impact because equitable collaboration across sectors and identities strengthens cultural infrastructure and representation.