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COMMUNITY ARTS NETWORK OF ONEONTA INC FKA UPPER CATSKILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ONEONTA, NY · EIN 237088760 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A26Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · canoneonta.org
revenue
$162K
expenses
$170K
net assets
$389K
employees
—
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE A CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ARTS CAN FLOURISH, TO ENRICH LIFE IN THE UPPER CATSKILLS THROUGH THE ARTS, AND TO PRESERVE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE UPPER CATSKILLS

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO) fosters regional artistic development through exhibitions, educational programs, and community events. Based in Oneonta, NY, it supports local and regional artists by providing gallery space, organizing themed group shows, and offering arts programming for youth. The organization promotes cultural engagement in the Upper Catskills through events like the Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest and the Summer Arts Program for Kids & Teens.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Members' Show
Exhibition open to all CANO members, showcasing regional artistic talent and fostering community among local artists
Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest
Annual community festival featuring music, performances, artisan vendors, art installations, and family activities celebrating whimsy and nature
Postcard Exhibition
Annual benefit exhibition and sale where artists donate small original works (4x6” to 5x7”) priced at $50 each to support youth arts programming
Summer Arts Program for Kids & Teens
Annual arts education program offering workshops and creative activities for youth in Oneonta and surrounding areas
The Mansion Show
Annual juried exhibition exploring thematic concepts such as "Precipice," held at the Wilber Mansion galleries
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Host and present annual and recurring art exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts multiple annual exhibitions including the Members' Show, Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest & Exhibit, The Mansion Show, Postcard Exhibition, Hartwick & SUNY Oneonta Student Show, Young Artists Exhibition, and open-call regional artist exhibitions at the Wilber Mansion galleries. Exhibitions feature 2D and 3D visual art, run for several weeks, and include public opening receptions with free access and refreshments.
    • Provide public access to arts programming and exhibitions
      Ensures free public access to art exhibitions and events through open gallery hours, First Thursdays participation, and public opening receptions with light refreshments. Maintains regular public access to exhibitions at the Wilber Mansion, including extended runs through specific dates such as May 2, 2026.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Deliver arts education through Summer Arts Program for Kids & Teens
      Operates an annual Summer Arts Program providing arts education for children and teens, supported through fundraising events and community engagement. The program includes youth art exhibitions and immersive art installations created by participants.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize community arts festivals and public events
      Produces community-wide arts festivals such as the Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest and the Edgar Allan Poe Experience, which include music, performances, artisan vendors, food, craft activities, theatrical readings, dance, and literary performances. Events transform the Wilber Mansion and grounds into immersive art environments and draw public participation from the greater Oneonta region.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants$82K51%
Program service revenue$32K20%
Investment income$22K13%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$67K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$393K
Cash$84K
Investments$14K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$389K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • FLO LOOMIS — DIRECTOR
  • LYNN BAILEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • April Mercado Partner — Juror, curator, and designer of the Edgar Allan Poe Experience exhibition.
  • CANo Members Network — CANo Members receive early access to the postcard exhibition opening reception.
  • Charles Bremer Partner — Collaborated as curator and participating artist for the "Dream Dance of Bees" exhibition.
  • City of the Hills Festival Partner — Collaborates on arts programming as indicated by shared promotional content.
  • DOSHA Partner — Collaborated with DOSHA to host a CBD Zone and sponsor a costume contest at the Midsummer Night's Faerie Fest.
  • Hartwick College Partner — Co-presents the Hartwick & SUNY Oneonta Student Show with Hartwick College
  • Megan Joubert Partner — Juror, curator, and designer of the Edgar Allan Poe Experience exhibition.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder of CANO's programs with support from the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul.
  • SUNY Oneonta Partner — Co-presents the Hartwick & SUNY Oneonta Student Show with SUNY Oneonta
  • Sara Christoff Partner — Juror, curator, and designer of the Edgar Allan Poe Experience exhibition.
  • Wilber Mansion Partner — Hosts the CANO Members’ Exhibition in its galleries.
  • Wilber Mansion Partner — Hosts the Midsummer Night's Faerie Exhibit on the first floor of its building.
  • Wilber Mansion Partner — Hosts the annual Mansion Show exhibition at its venue.
strategies · 3

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