named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
NET 2026 Teacher Classes
Series of art instruction workshops in acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, and mixed media led by various artists, including themes like "Sledding Memories," "Bluebird Tea Party," and "Spirit of '76."
NET Convention Artist Program
Features artist Cheryl Hughes leading painting sessions including "Yuletide Fox" and "Enchanted Owl" as part of a multi-artist teaching event.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Art and Antique Research, Curation, and Sales 1 activity
- Advance decorative painting through educational programs, research, and publishingConducts educational initiatives, research, publishing, and exhibitions to perpetuate and expand knowledge of Early American Decoration, including maintaining a lending library of original designs and producing instructional materials such as books, videos, and articles for _The Decorator_ and other publications.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Coordinate member guilds in creating donated holiday ornaments for community appreciationSupports member guilds in annually painting over 100 Christmas ornaments to thank staff at the Best Western in Marlboro, combining artistic practice with community recognition.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Facilitate access to chapter newsletters and communicationsProvides members with access to newsletters from constituent chapters to promote information sharing and connection across the network.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Host decorative painting classes and workshops in various techniques and themesOffers a wide range of painting classes including floral techniques, frost-themed crafts, botanical art, tropical cockatoos, lighthouse scenes, winter nostalgia, and ornament-making, taught by specialized instructors and often requiring specific art supplies.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host social and recreational events with creative activities and prizesOrganizes Game Night events featuring Bingo, Nickels games, and creative contests such as good luck charm making, with prize awards to encourage member engagement and social interaction.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organize annual decorative painting conventions with multi-medium classes and trade showsHosts a five-day annual convention featuring over 100 to 130 painting classes across mediums such as acrylic, oil, watercolor, colored pencil, pastel, and mixed media, along with a trade show for decorative painting supplies, drawing over 400 attendees.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize excellence in decorative arts teaching and craftsmanshipOperates an awards program that honors outstanding achievement in teaching and craftsmanship within the decorative arts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide a forum for sharing ideas and information among decorative painting chaptersOffers a collaborative platform for member chapters to exchange knowledge, practices, and resources in support of decorative painting arts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$10K87%
Investment income$631%
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expenses
Total expenses$12K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$110K
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Net assets$110K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -91.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- KRISTINE BECKMAN — NECC PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Arlene Beck Partner — Master Decorative Artist who designed the organization's annual event logo in 1999.
- Best Western Plaza Hotel Partner — Hosts the organization's convention in Marlboro, Massachusetts
- Best Western in Marlboro Partner — Hosts the NET Convention and receives painted Christmas ornaments as a thank-you gesture from member guilds.
- Cape Cod Decorative Artist Guild Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- Cape Cod Mayflower Decorative Artists Guild Inc. Network
- Cape Cod Mayflower Decorative Artists Guild Inc. Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
- Capitolers Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- Capitolers Decorative Painters Guild Inc. Network
- Capitolers Decorative Painters Guild Inc. Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
- Goldfinch Decorative Artists Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- Goldfinch Decorative Painters Network
- Goldfinch Decorative Painters Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
- Historical Society of Early American Decoration Network — Member organization advancing Early American decorative arts through education and exhibitions.
- Hudson Valley Decorative Artists Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- Hudson Valley Decorative Painters Network
- Hudson Valley Decorative Painters Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
- New England Decorative Artists, Inc. Network — Formerly known as New England Chapters Council, this organization collaborates with member guilds for events such as the NET Convention.
- Pat Parker Partner — Founding decorative painter and teacher who inspired the formation of the New England Chapters Council.
- Sea Strokes Decorative Painters of Maine Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- Sea Strokes of Maine Decorative Painters Network
- Sea Strokes of Maine Decorative Painters Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
- Society of Decorative Painters Network — Former network of nine chapters that joined to form the New England Chapters Council.
- Tole’ N Me Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- White Mountain Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- White Mountain Decorative Painters’ Guild Inc. Network
- White Mountain Decorative Painters’ Guild Inc. Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
- Yankee Artist Guild Network
- Yankee Artist Guild Network — Member chapter of NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS
- Yankee Artist Guild Partner — Member guild of the New England Decorative Artists, Inc., collaborating in organizing decorative painting events.
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.
- Community Engagement Through Collaborative Artmethodology: community-engaged_art_appreciationBy involving member guilds in joint creative projects like communal ornament painting, we strengthen relationships with community partners because shared artistic expression builds mutual appreciation and visibility for the decorative arts.
- Cultural Preservation Through Historical Recreationmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_recreationBy recreating hand-decorated American objects from the 18th and 19th centuries, we preserve cultural heritage because tangible engagement with historical techniques sustains continuity in decorative painting traditions.
- Inclusive, Skill-Level-Adaptive Teachingmethodology: inclusive_art_educationBy adapting decorative painting instruction to diverse skill levels, we engage a broader range of artists because inclusive pedagogy increases accessibility and participation in the art form.
- Integrated Education and Trade Programmingmethodology: education-and-trade_integrationBy combining hands-on classes with a trade show, we enhance skill development and material access because integrating education with supply resources creates a self-reinforcing ecosystem for artistic growth.
- Regional Chapter Collaboration for Collective Growthmethodology: regional_chapter_collaborationBy uniting regional decorative painting chapters, we expand educational reach and community strength because shared programming leverages distributed expertise and increases participation across geographic boundaries.