named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists’ Support Fund
Grant program providing financial support to individual Rockland County artists to sustain their creative practice or develop new works.
Professional Development Workshops
Free online and in-person workshops for artists covering topics such as social media, grant writing, pricing artwork, legal issues, and artist residencies.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Hosting community engagement events to support access to the artsHosts special events such as Luminate 2025, an evening featuring dance, music, and community engagement, to support access to the arts in Rockland County.
- Organizing Art in the Open: A Regional Artisans' FairOrganizes and manages vendor table rentals and business sponsorship opportunities for Art in the Open: A Regional Artisans' Fair, a recurring community arts event.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Coordinating the Rockland Arts CoalitionCoordinates the Rockland Arts Coalition, a network of arts organizations and stakeholders, and hosts quarterly virtual meetings to facilitate collaboration and address community issues.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding individual artists through the Artists’ Support FundProvides annual grants to individual Rockland County artists to sustain their creative practice or develop new works of art; 11 artists were selected as recipients in 2026.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funding local arts projects via the Art4All GrantAdministers the Art4All Grant to fund arts projects by local artists and organizations in Rockland County, with priority given to projects serving underserved populations.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosting the annual ACOR Arts AwardsHosts the annual ACOR Arts Awards to recognize artists and leaders who enrich the Rockland County community through the arts.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Offering professional development workshops for artistsOrganizes and delivers free online and virtual professional development workshops for artists, covering topics such as online presence, exhibition submissions, professional etiquette, pricing strategies, and funding opportunities; past workshop recordings are made available on YouTube.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Presenting rotating art exhibitions in the Hidden Treasure GalleryOrganizes and presents rotating art exhibitions by local artists in the Hidden Treasure Gallery at the Rockland County Courthouse, reaching over 10,000 annual visitors.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Providing fiscal sponsorship for artistsOffers fiscal sponsorship opportunities to artists across all disciplines, enabling them to secure funding for their projects.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$119K77%
Program service revenue$9K6%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$72K
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$84K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +30.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- HOPE WADE — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Andy Algire Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to present "Balafon Quartet: Tradition Reimagined" at Haverstraw Library.
- Artists’ Support Fund Grant Program Partner — Collaborates with the Artists’ Support Fund Grant Program as part of its implemented programs.
- Eric DiVito Music Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to deliver "Jazz4All: A Rockland Jazz Experience" in the community.
- FIJI Water Partner — Provided a donation of water bottles for the 2026 Arts Awards event.
- GARNER Historic District | GARNER Arts Center Partner — Exclusive sponsor and venue partner for the 2026 ACOR Arts Awards.
- IDA Partner — Corporate partner supporting ACOR’s programs and initiatives.
- Jamaican Civic and Cultural Association of Rockland, Inc. Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to support the JAMCCAR After-School Program: Ekklipse Steel Band.
- Jan Lauren Greenfield Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to lead the "Generations in Verse: Intergenerational Poetry and Performance Workshop."
- John Rosis Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to lead free community printmaking workshops during Arbor Day at River Hook Preserve.
- Lisa Karrer Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant for the community-based immersive installation "FOREST FOR THE TREES" at GARNER Arts Center.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Partner funder referenced as a source of grant opportunities for the arts sector.
- New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Collaborates with the organization to present a workshop on fiscal sponsorship, featuring its Director of Fiscal Sponsorship as a presenter.
- New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Partner organization referenced as a provider of grant opportunities and resources for individual artists.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Partner funder referenced as a source of grant opportunities for organizations and artists in New York State.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides major programmatic support to ACOR with funding from the Office of the Governor and New York State Legislature.
- Nyack Center Partner — Provided venue and operational support for the Luminate 2025 event.
- Rockland Community Foundation Partner — Collaborates to provide fiscal sponsorship opportunities for artists.
- Rockland Conservatory of Music Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to expand access to music programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Rockland County Government — Collaborates with Rockland County to support arts initiatives.
- Rockland County Department of Economic Development Partner — Participant in the Rockland Arts Coalition, collaborating on issues affecting the local arts community.
- Rockland County Jury Department Partner — Collaborates with ACOR to host art exhibitions in the Rockland County Courthouse.
- Rockland Photography Club Partner — Local artist group whose work was featured in the ACOR Hidden Treasure Gallery at the Rockland County Courthouse.
- Sabrina Greco Partner — Commissioner of Jurors who collaborates with ACOR on courthouse art exhibitions.
- Spring Valley Placemakers Partner — Funded through the Art4All Grant to implement the "Community Weave: A Vision for Our Future" project in Spring Valley Memorial Park.
- UOVO Partner — Corporate partner supporting ACOR’s programs and initiatives.
- Village of Nyack Government — Awarded a Nyack Tourism grant to support promotion of the Luminate 2025 event.
- Visit Nyack Partner — Cosponsored a Nyack Tourism grant to promote the Luminate 2025 event.
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Driven Arts Engagement Through Public Programmingmethodology: community-driven engagementBy bringing art into public spaces and hosting community events with live performances, the organization increases accessibility and participation in the arts, because lowering barriers to entry and creating shared cultural experiences fosters sustained public engagement and social connection.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration and Advocacy for Systemic Supportmethodology: cross-sector-governanceBy integrating arts and education professionals into governance and convening coalitions of stakeholders, the organization advances systemic support for the arts, because collaborative leadership and advocacy amplify collective impact and influence policy and resource allocation at the community level.
- Direct Artist Support as Community Capacity Buildingmethodology: direct_artist_supportBy providing direct financial grants and fiscal sponsorship to individual artists, the organization sustains creative practice and enables new work development, because empowering artists economically strengthens the local artistic ecosystem and increases public access to diverse art forms.
- Equity-Focused Grantmaking to Strengthen Community Engagementmethodology: equity-focused fundingBy prioritizing funding for arts projects that engage marginalized communities — including those excluded by race, disability, or economic status — the organization increases equitable access to the arts and strengthens community cohesion, because inclusive participation fosters broader civic and cultural engagement.