irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $152KTo provide an environment for such education and training.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art 101 Program
One-day field trip experience for high school students featuring workshops in blacksmithing, glassblowing, welding, and stone carving
Cary Hill Sculpture Park
119.4-acre public sculpture park showcasing rotating installations by regional, national, and international artists
Last Sunday Bazaar Maker's Market
Artisan market series held on the last Sunday of June, July, and August featuring local makers, food vendors, and art
Salem Teen Arts Summer Program
Summer day program for teens offering instruction in dance, stonecarving, papermaking, metal foundry, mold making, and printmaking
Young Artists Work Trade Residency
Summer residency program offering housing and studio access in exchange for 20 hours per week of work trade, culminating in a group exhibition
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Provides artist residencies with housing, studio space, and work-trade arrangementOffers housing and studio space to resident artists in exchange for 20 hours of weekly work trade, providing free camping, studio access, shop access, and a 50% discount on materials and workshops outside their primary discipline.
- Supports artists in creating new, progressive contemporary artProvides a platform for emerging and established artists to create new and progressive works through residencies, studio access, and exhibition opportunities, fostering innovation in contemporary art in upstate New York.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts public cultural events and artisan marketsOrganizes three annual artisan markets featuring handmade art, vintage clothing, and food vendors, along with culminating gallery exhibitions and public events that showcase resident and visiting artists.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers educational workshops and youth programs in multiple art disciplinesProvides hands-on educational workshops for youth and teens in disciplines including blacksmithing, glassblowing, welding, stone carving, printmaking, ceramics, and dance, including field trips and expanded Salem Teen Arts programming with need-based scholarships available.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operates a 119.4-acre outdoor sculpture park with rotating installationsManages the Cary Hill Sculpture Park across 119.4 acres featuring rotating installations by regional, national, and international artists, open to the public daily from dawn to dusk with four miles of trails and recreational access.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Provides guided tours and public visitation programsOffers guided tours, small group visits, and field trip experiences that include studio demonstrations, artist interactions, and facility tours for youth groups and school programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offers rental studio spaces and specialized art facilitiesProvides private and shared artist studios for rent across eight disciplines, including access to industrial tools and equipment such as a boom truck, man lift, tractor, and specialized shops for ceramics, welding, and sculpture.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$125K62%
Program service revenue$63K31%
Investment income——
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$108K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$204K
Cash$29K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$193K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -65.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Gary Humphreys — Director
- Matthew Ferguson — Director
- Walter Dunnington — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Alese Osborn Partner — Contact person for vendor inquiries at the Last Sunday Bazaar.
- Anthony Cafritz Partner — Founded Salem Art Works in 2005 as a nonprofit art center and sculpture park.
- Anthony Cafritz Partner — Founded Salem Art Works in 2005 as an artist-led initiative.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Supported the SAW Field Trips program with funding
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with regional, national, and international artists for rotating installations in the sculpture park.
- The Leo Cox Beach Foundation Funder — Supported the SAW Field Trips program with funding
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 Support as Catalyst for Community-Engaged Artmethodology: artist_support_community_engagementBy providing infrastructure, exhibition opportunities, and peer-supported residency environments for emerging and established artists, the organization fosters the creation of progressive contemporary art, which in turn drives public engagement and integrates art into rural cultural life because artistic production and community access are mutually reinforcing.
- Authentic Arts Education Through Practicing Artist-Educatorsmethodology: artist_led_educationBy using practicing artists as instructors in workshops and educational programs, students receive professional, technique-driven training that increases authenticity and engagement in learning, because learning directly from working artists models real-world practice and inspires deeper connection to the arts.
- Open Public Access to Art and Nature as Engagement Strategymethodology: open_access_public_engagementBy maintaining open, unrestricted access to a rural sculpture park integrated with natural trails and repurposed rural infrastructure, the organization promotes public engagement with contemporary art because continuous, barrier-free exposure in a natural setting encourages informal, inclusive, and sustained interaction with art.