named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art & Engagement Fellowship
Three-month fellowship for early-career artists featuring biweekly in-person training with museum and gallery professionals, mentorship, and a culminating group exhibition
Artist-in-Residence Program
Five-week rotating residencies for local artists without gallery representation, held at a storefront location on the Upper West Side, combining studio practice with public exhibitions and community engagement
Drop-In Programs
Unstructured, no-registration art-making events open to all ages, designed to foster community participation and creative expression
Family Art Workshops
Free, hands-on art-making programs for children ages 3–10 and their caregivers, aligned with current exhibitions and held at the storefront space
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Administer early-career artist fellowship programRuns a three-month fellowship for early-career artists featuring biweekly in-person sessions and culminating in a group exhibition; fellows' artwork is displayed and sold through a physical gallery and online platform.
- Run artist residency programs in NYC storefrontsOperates short-term artist residencies in NYC storefronts, where artists transform spaces into studios and exhibition areas and offer free public programs, including art-making workshops and artist interviews; hosts five artists annually in a five-week residency at its Upper West Side location.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Organize solo and group art exhibitionsPresents solo and group exhibitions at galleries and cultural venues in New York and other cities, including recent shows featuring artists such as Brandon Thomas Brown and hosting exhibitions at events like the Clio Art Fair.
- Produce and present public art installations and performancesCreates and installs site-specific public sculptures in cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Mesa, Arizona; produces large-scale botanical sculptures and performance pieces, including interactive works like The Luna Park Elephant, supported by grants and residencies.
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Sustainable Fashion & Textile Circularity 1 activity
- Host community craft and educational programsCo-hosts a monthly mending club to promote sustainable textile practices and reframe craft; leads global animation workshops and produces educational content such as TED-Ed animated videos.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Host public art workshops in conjunction with exhibitionsOrganizes and hosts art workshops for the public that are linked to current exhibitions, including drop-in sessions and family-focused collaborative projects such as creating identity-based stamps or imaginative maps of dream towns.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$132K99%
Program service revenue$7641%
Investment income$1130%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +37.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- AMY BOYLE — Director
- ERICA MOSS — Director
- GREER KUDON — Executive Director
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Art Institute of Chicago Partner — Institution that holds Gino Romero's artwork in its permanent collection.
- Bloomingdale's Partner — Featured artwork in high-end window displays in New York.
- Brandon Thomas Brown Partner — Collaborated with interdisciplinary artist Brandon Thomas Brown for an exhibition exploring identity, ancestry, and spirituality.
- Center for West Park Partner — Collaborating with Diane Matyas to present The Luna Park Elephant as a performance at the 2026 Object Movement Festival.
- ChaShaMa Partner — Featured Catie Dillon’s work in a group exhibition in New York City.
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Partner — Erica Moss currently works at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Florida State University Partner — Educational institution where Gino Romero earned a BA in Studio Art.
- Harvard University Partner — Institution that holds Gino Romero's artwork in its permanent collection.
- Hearst Partner — Collaborated on brand photography shoots.
- Hush Puppies Partner — Collaborated on brand photography shoots.
- Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Partner — Hosted artist fellowship through the ARTworks program.
- Macy's Partner — Featured artwork in window displays at Herald Square location.
- Macy’s Herald Square Partner — Created prop and scenic elements for the Holiday Windows display
- Makerspace NYC Partner — Hosted Diane Matyas for a residency that led to the installation of The Luna Park Elephant at Maker Park.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Directed the animated series _MetKids Microscope_ for the museum.
- MoMA Partner — Amy Boyle has worked at MoMA, indicating a professional affiliation.
- NYC Transit Museum Partner — Amy Boyle is currently Assistant Deputy Director, Education and Public Programs at the NYC Transit Museum.
- Nelson Atkins Museum of Art Partner — Provided a free high school photography program that inspired Collin Riggins’ artistic development.
- Parsons Meares Ltd. Partner — Created costumes for Broadway productions including Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and Moulin Rouge
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Educational institution where Gino Romero earned an MFA in Fine Arts.
- Performa Biennial Partner — Provided scenic and puppetry design for Marcel Dzama’s “To Live on the Moon (For Lorca)”
- Primary Kids Partner — Collaborated on brand photography shoots.
- Princeton University Network — Alma mater of featured artist Collin Riggins, who received a BA in African American Studies and Visual Arts from the institution.
- ProjectArt Residency Partner — Hosted Catie Dillon as an artist-in-residence in Brooklyn, New York.
- SVA Summer Residency Program Network — Attended artist residency in 2024
- School of Visual Arts Partner — Lisa is an adjunct instructor at the school.
- Sesame Street Partner — Designed costumes and props for the Emmy Award-winning 53rd season and ongoing seasons
- Sleep No More Partner — Collaborated on costume building for the production
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Partner — Greer Kudon contributed to the education department, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Swell Partner — Collaborated on brand photography shoots.
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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.
- Art as a Practice of Healing and Sustainable Relationshipmethodology: craft-as-healingBy using mending and craft as ritual acts, we foster healing and sustainable relationships with objects and materials because the tactile, intentional process of repair redefines value and cultivates mindfulness and emotional resonance.
- Community-Engaged Art for Public Accessibility and Artist Visibilitymethodology: community-engaged_artBy embedding artists in accessible urban storefronts and combining studio practice with public exhibitions and community engagement, we increase art accessibility for the public and visibility for under-recognized artists because shared creative experiences demystify art-making and foster inclusive cultural participation.
- Creative Expression as a Tool for Personal and Cultural Reclamationmethodology: art-as-ritualBy using imaginative map-making, analog media, and ritual-based practices, we enable children, families, and artists to express identity, ancestral wisdom, and cultural continuity because creative rituals and symbolic representation deepen personal meaning and strengthen connections to place and heritage.
- Interdisciplinary and Process-Based Art to Foster Curiosity and Reconnectionmethodology: interdisciplinary-narrative-artBy integrating scientific, historical, and natural systems into multidisciplinary and process-driven art practices, we spark curiosity and foster reconnection with nature and knowledge systems because unexpected narratives and organic processes invite deeper engagement and reflection.
- Supporting Artists through Public Engagement and Economic Accessmethodology: artist-support-through-exhibition-and-salesBy providing public exhibition and sales platforms for artist fellows, we support artistic sustainability and economic access because visibility and direct income from art sales empower artists and validate their work within the community.