named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship for a second-year FLCC student majoring in Visual & Performing Arts
Community Grant Awards
Provides microgrants to local nonprofits for arts projects, such as youth mural programs, free theater tickets, and film festival support
Gift Shop
Sells artwork by member artists at the Ontario County Historical Society; OCAC takes 20% commission
Member Exhibits at Gallery 32
Hosts juried and themed art exhibitions at Gallery 32 in Canandaigua in partnership with FLCC
Ontario Pathways Artwork
Displays member artists' work along the Ontario County Pathways trail in Stanley, NY
Rotating Artist Exhibit Program
Places member artists' work in local businesses every three months; artists install their own pieces and sell through the exhibit
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Public art installations along community trailsDisplays artwork by local artists along the Ontario Pathways trail to increase public access to and engagement with the arts.
- Sponsorship of art exhibits for local artistsOrganizes and sponsors public art exhibits featuring over 200 visual and performing artists in Ontario County, including rotating exhibits at Gallery 32, the Ontario County Historical Society, City Hall, and local businesses. Exhibits are rotated quarterly and include juried selection processes.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Artist membership and participation programsProvides opportunities for artists to participate in exhibits and promotional activities, including downloadable membership and artist host forms, and features stories highlighting local artists’ backgrounds, influences, and creative practices.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding arts access and cultural event participationFunds initiatives that expand access to the arts, including 40 free theater tickets for low-income families, support for ASL interpreters and visiting filmmakers at the Finger Lakes Film Festival, and funding for recurring Open Mic events in Geneva.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding grants and scholarships for local artists and arts organizationsFunds community grants for nonprofit arts groups, microgrants for local arts projects, and an annual scholarship for a second-year visual or performing arts student at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC). In 2026, awarded grants including $1,000 to Paints & Rec and Friends of Bristol Valley Playhouse, and $500 to Marcus Whitman Band & Guard Boosters and The Dove Block Project.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding youth and community-based art projectsProvides funding for underprivileged youth to participate in mural painting projects at the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center and supports the revival of the Jazz Festival at the Gorham Pageant of Bands through support for a professional ensemble headliner.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operation of a retail gift shop for member artists' workOperates a physical gift shop at the Ontario County Historical Society in Canandaigua where artwork by member artists is sold; retains a 20% commission on sales and distributes proceeds quarterly to artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$33K48%
Program service revenue$9K13%
Investment income——
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$31K
balance sheet
Total assets$296K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$296K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -38.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Jennifer Yerden — Trustee
- Kendra Fleischman — Trustee
- Tina Blackwood — Trustee
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Burlington City Arts Partner — Local artist member took classes at Burlington City Arts.
- City Hall Partner — Hosts rotating collections of member artists' work as part of a public exhibition program.
- City Hall Partner — Partners with City Hall to host rotating collections of member artists' work.
- FLCC Partner — Hosts the Mariner Family Scholarship award ceremony and supports student artists through the Art Club.
- FLCC Partner — Receives scholarship support from Ontario County Arts Council for arts students.
- Farash Foundation Funder — Receives financial support from the Farash Foundation.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Collaborates on hosting art exhibits and events at Gallery 32 and the Ontario County Historical Society.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Collaborates to award an annual scholarship to a second-year visual and performing arts student.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Recipient of the Ontario County Arts Council scholarship is a student at FLCC.
- Framing by Frank Partner — Partner organization supporting Ontario County Arts Council.
- Monroe Community College Partner — Local artist member attended and studied studio art at Monroe Community College.
- NYSEG/RGE Funder — Receives sponsorship from NYSEG/RGE.
- New York Council of Nonprofits Network — Member of the New York Council of Nonprofits network.
- Ontario County Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with the Ontario County Historical Society, as indicated by shared location or programming.
- Ontario County Historical Society Partner — Hosts the Ontario County Arts Council's gift shop at its location in Canandaigua.
- Ontario Pathways Partner — Collaborates on the display of member artwork along the County Rd 46 trail.
- Pathways Church Partner — Provides parking access for visitors to the Ontario County Pathways art trail.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Local artist member took part-time art classes at RIT.
- Schuppenhauer Law Firm Partner — Partner organization providing legal or professional services support.
- Shelburne Craft School Partner — Local artist member took classes at Shelburne Craft School.
- University of Vermont Partner — Local artist member took classes at University of Vermont.
- yoga and art therapy Partner — Collaborates with yoga and art therapy providers.
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.
- Artist Support Through Exhibits and Fundingmethodology: artist-support-through-exhibits-and-fundingBy providing sponsored exhibitions, scholarships, and grant opportunities, we strengthen the development and sustainability of local visual and performing artists because direct financial support combined with public exposure enables artistic growth, professional recognition, and economic viability.
- Community-Engaged Art Display Modelmethodology: community-engaged-art-displayBy placing rotating art exhibits in public, commercial, and outdoor spaces through partnerships with local businesses and community groups, we increase visibility and support for local artists, activate underutilized spaces, and integrate the arts into everyday community life because shared ownership and accessible settings foster broader public engagement and appreciation.