named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Help Us Compose a Song
Interactive program by James Sheppard that engages students in the creative process of songwriting and composition
Interactive Workshops and Concerts
Music-based educational programs for K–12 students that integrate social and emotional learning, creativity, and empathy, aligned with New York State education standards
Old MacDonald Had a Band
Traveling concert program by James Sheppard that introduces young students to musical instruments and composition
The Story of Babar the Elephant
Musical storytelling performance that has been presented in over fifty school districts in the Adirondacks
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver music and arts education programs for K–12 studentsConducts interactive workshops, concerts, and multi-day residencies for PreK–12 students that integrate music with education on themes such as climate change, social and emotional learning, empathy, and openness to new ideas. Programs are aligned with New York State education standards and delivered in public and private schools across New York State, including in Manhattan, the Bronx, Herkimer, Lewis, Essex, and rural upstate districts as well as under-resourced New York City schools.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$138K
Contributions & grants$61K44%
Program service revenue$77K56%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$14K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$52K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +21.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN HERRING | Executive Dir. | 40 | $7K |
| JUSTIN JAY HINES | ARTISTIC DIREC | 40 | $5K |
| H BENJAMIN STEINER | Dir Operations | 5 | $242 |
board members · 6
- BRADLEY SKAGGS — Director
- GREGORY BISHOP — Director
- JONINA SKAGGS — Director
- MARISSA IZYKOWSKI — Director
- ROBYN QUINETTE — Director
- ROSIE ALLEN-HERRING — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Bridge Arts Ensemble Partner — Former artistic affiliation for multiple LIVING ARTS COLLABORATIVE INC artists, indicating a professional partnership or shared network.
- Broadalbin Central School District Partner — School district partner receiving arts programming
- Bronx High School for Law and Community Service Partner — High school partner receiving arts programming
- Central Valley Central School District Partner — School district partner receiving arts programming
- Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Funder — Provides foundation support for LAC's programs.
- Ella Baker School Partner — Partner school where LAC delivered a concert and educational program on music and climate change.
- Herkimer CSD Partner — Partner school district that has hosted LAC performances and engaged with their music programs.
- Little Falls City School District Partner — School district partner receiving arts programming
- Lowville Central School District Partner — School district partner receiving arts programming
- M225 - Ella Baker School Partner — Partner school receiving arts programming
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides grant funding for LAC's arts projects.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funds for LAC's programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Provides public funds for LAC's programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides public funding for LAC's programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- P.S. 051 - The Elias Howe School Partner — Public school partner receiving arts programming
- PS 040 - augustus saint-gaudens Partner — Public school partner receiving arts programming
- PS 187 - The Hudson Cliffs SCHOOL Partner — Public school partner receiving arts programming
- PS 199 - The Jessie Isador Straus Partner — Public school partner receiving arts programming
- The Spence School Partner — Private school partner receiving arts programming
- Tiger Baron Foundation Funder — Provides foundation support for LAC's programs.
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.
- Holistic Music Education for Identity Development 351 orgsmethodology: holistic-music-educationBy integrating intrinsic musical values into programming, we develop students’ self-awareness, personal identity, and musical proficiency because music is a reflective practice that supports cognitive and emotional growth simultaneously.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Music for Social-Emotional Learning 351 orgsmethodology: music-for-social-emotional-learningBy using music-based interactive workshops and concerts, we advance social and emotional learning, empathy, and openness to new ideas because structured musical experiences create safe, participatory spaces for emotional exploration and interpersonal connection.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Culturally Relevant Arts Programming 22 orgsmethodology: culturally_relevant_educationBy customizing arts residencies to reflect the cultural context and needs of each community, we foster creativity, empathy, and cultural understanding because students engage more deeply when artistic content resonates with their lived experiences.shared approach: Culturally Responsive Arts Education →
- Curriculum-Aligned Arts Integration 22 orgsmethodology: curriculum-aligned arts integrationBy designing musical arts programs in collaboration with schools to align with curricula and educational goals, we produce deeper student engagement and academic relevance because the arts become a vehicle for achieving core learning objectives.shared approach: Culturally Responsive Arts Education →
- Multimodal Arts Pedagogy for Diverse Learnersmethodology: aesthetic_education_multiple_intelligencesBy using aesthetic education and multiple intelligence theories to design interactive music workshops, we support diverse learning styles because varied artistic modalities allow students to access, express, and internalize learning in ways aligned with their cognitive strengths.