irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $92KTHE A.I.R. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EMERGING AND UNDERREPRESENTED WOMEN AND NON-BINARY ARTISTS ANNUALLY AWARDS SIX LOCAL VISUAL ARTISTS WITH THEIR FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK CITY AND 12 MONTHS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND CURATORIAL SUPPORT.
- #2 $67KSPECIAL PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE A.I.R. CURRENTS OPEN CALL EXHIBITION, ANNUAL POSTCARD SHOW, A NYC RESIDENCY FOR MID-CAREER FRENCH WOMEN ARTISTS, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP OF MISSION-ALIGNED, ARTIST-DRIVEN PROJECTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
A.I.R. Exhibitions Program
Presents 20 to 25 solo and group exhibitions annually by women and non-binary contemporary artists; exhibitions are free and open to the public year-round.
A.I.R. Fellowship Program
Annual program supporting six emerging and underrepresented women and non-binary artists in New York City with a solo exhibition, 12 months of professional development, mentorship, and curatorial support.
Annual Postcard Show
Open-call exhibition featuring small works on postcards, providing broad access and visibility for artists; proceeds support the organization.
Special Projects
Includes the A.I.R. Currents open call, international exchange exhibitions, artist residencies, and fiscal sponsorship of mission-aligned, artist-driven initiatives.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 3 activities
- Host feminist public programs and discursive eventsHosts artist talks, symposia, film screenings with discussions, performance art events, and a reading/working group series focused on feminist theory, cultural norms, and artistic practice. Programs include ongoing series such as The Unforgettables Reading/Working Group and online lectures by A.I.R. artists.
- Host recurring open-call and member exhibitionsOrganizes annual and biennial open-call exhibitions including the National Members Exhibition, A.I.R. Biennial, A.I.R. Currents, and the Annual Postcard Show, providing exhibition opportunities for member and national artists across multiple gallery spaces.
- Present solo and group exhibitions for women and non-binary artistsPresents 20 to 25 solo and curated group exhibitions annually featuring women and non-binary contemporary artists, free and open to the public year-round. Exhibitions include first solo shows for emerging artists, mid-career retrospectives, and thematic group shows.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Administer annual fellowship program for emerging artistsAwards six emerging New York City-based women and non-binary artists annually with a first solo exhibition, 12 months of professional development programming, curatorial support, mentorship, and lifelong alumni engagement. Includes two named fellowships: the Emma Bee Bernstein Fellowship (since 2009) and the Louise H. McCagg Fellowship (since 2024).
- Provide financial and curatorial support for new artistic workSupports three mid-career underrepresented women and non-binary artists annually through funding and curatorial guidance to create new work for solo exhibitions at A.I.R. Gallery.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Conduct community outreach and special projectsEngages in community-based initiatives including art-making workshops at local domestic violence shelters and fiscal sponsorship for mission-aligned, artist-driven projects.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Operate internship program for emerging arts professionalsRuns an internship program that trains students and early-career professionals in gallery operations within a feminist, artist-run context. Interns contribute to archiving, curatorial research, public programming, grant writing, press materials, and administrative coordination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$390K
Contributions & grants$329K84%
Program service revenue$61K16%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$409K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$227K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$721K
Cash$490K
Investments$0
Liabilities$611K
Net assets$110K
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN CAMACHO-LIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $76K |
board members · 18
- ANN SCHAUMBURGER — BOARD MEMBER
- AYA RODRIGUEZ-IZUMI — BOARD MEMBER
- BONAM KIM — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLINA PAZ — SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- CAROLYN MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DARIA DOROSH — BOARD MEMBER
- ERICA STOLLER — VICE-PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- JOAN SNITZER — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZANIA CRUZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MAXINE HENRYSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSINA LARDIERI — BOARD MEMBER
- SKY SYZYGY — TREASURER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- SUSAN BEE — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN STAINMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SYLVIA NETZER — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- TOMOKO ABE — PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- YVETTE DRURY DUBINSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- YVONNE SHORTT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 61
Who they work with
- A.I.R. Gallery Network — ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE INC operates A.I.R. Gallery as its primary programming and exhibition space.
- Ali Givens Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Aliza Shvarts Partner — Lead artist and facilitator in the Baturu Program, delivering lectures, workshops, and panels on feminist theory and artistic practice.
- Amy Yoshitsu Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Ana Mendieta Network — Early artist member whose career was supported by A.I.R. Gallery
- Audrey Min Partner — Curated the 2026 National Members Exhibition
- Aya Rodriguez-Izumi Partner — Lead artist and facilitator in the Baturu Program, delivering lectures, workshops, and panels on feminist theory and artistic practice.
- Barbara Zucker Partner — Featured speaker in a public conversation event
- Caroline Garcia Partner — Participated in an artist walkthrough event
- Carrie Scanga Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Christian Camacho-Light Partner — Curated the 2026 National Members Exhibition
- Cozette Russell Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Debra Wright Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance Network — A.I.R. Gallery is a member of the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance (DBAA).
- Duwenavue Sante Johnson Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Elizabeth Larison Partner — Curated the 2025 National Members Exhibition
- Gongsan Kim Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Howardena Pindell Network — Early artist member whose career was supported by A.I.R. Gallery
- Judith Bernstein Network — Early artist member whose career was supported by A.I.R. Gallery
- Julia Roshkow Partner — Featured artist in the exhibition "Keep Me in The Loop".
- Juliana Cerqueira Leite Network — Recent artist member whose career has been supported by A.I.R. Gallery
- Kameelah Janan Rasheed Network — Recent artist member whose career has been supported by A.I.R. Gallery
- Kat Griefen Partner — Co-facilitated a conversation event with Susan Bee
- Laura Huertas Millán Partner — Presented an artist talk as part of public programming
- Lesley Bodzy Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Lizania Cruz Partner — Participated in an artist walkthrough event
- Lori Hepner Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Lu Heintz Partner — Featured artist in gallery exhibitions.
- Mary Beth Edelson Network — Early artist member whose career was supported by A.I.R. Gallery
- Materials for the Arts Funder — Supporting organization providing materials for the A.I.R. Fellowship Program
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strategies · 3
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.
- Artist-Centered Collaborative Developmentmethodology: artist_centered_collaborationBy integrating mentorship, peer-led working groups, and dialogic formats like artist talks and rotating leadership, the organization deepens artistic growth and knowledge production; because learning is rooted in mutual support and intergenerational exchange, it strengthens both individual practice and collective resilience among underrepresented artists.
- Equity-Centered Exhibition Platformmethodology: equity_focused_exhibitionBy curating exhibitions and biennials that prioritize women, non-binary, and gender-expansive artists—particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities—the organization increases visibility and access; because representation within institutional-quality platforms challenges historical inequities in the art world, it enables systemic change through sustained, high-impact opportunities.
- Feminist, Artist-Run Cooperative Modelmethodology: feminist_artist_cooperativeBy operating as a self-governed cooperative led by women, non-binary, and femme artists, the organization creates an alternative to mainstream art institutions that centers equity, creative autonomy, and collective leadership; because power is held directly by marginalized artists, it enables structural redress of systemic exclusion and fosters sustainable, community-driven artistic practice.