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OLD TOWN ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD INC

Cutchogue, NY · EIN 112049544 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · oldtownartsguild.org
revenue
$73K
expenses
$91K
net assets
$59K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Guild is a community-based organization of artists and craftspeople whose mission is to inspire interest and maximum participation in the visual, literary and performing arts in Southold Township and the neighboring area. The Guild is committed to offering programs that are characterized by artistic tradition, educational value, and a spirit of innovation and diversity. All programs are open to the public.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based arts organization founded in 1948 that supports local artists and craftspeople on Long Island's North Fork. Operates a gallery featuring member artwork and hosts annual art and craft fairs. Offers programs in visual, literary, and performing arts, with a focus on public exhibitions, educational classes, and community events. Based in Cutchogue, New York.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult and Children's Art Classes
Educational programs in visual and literary arts for community members of all ages
Annual Art and Craft Fairs
Series of juried outdoor and indoor fairs held throughout the year featuring fine art, crafts, and antiques; includes vendor booths, public admission gates, food, and live music
Member Art Gallery
Year-round gallery space showcasing original artworks and crafts by member artists, including paintings, photography, textiles, and mixed media
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Artist Marketplace Operations 2 activities
    • Facilitates sales and connections between artists and buyers
      Facilitates the sale of fine art and mixed media crafts by connecting buyers with artists through direct email inquiry and sales platforms, including original photography and prints.
    • Operates a gallery and seasonal shop for local artists' work
      Operates a gallery showcasing members' fine art, photography, and crafts, and maintains a seasonal public shop from April through December where it sells artwork and artisan goods including jewelry, wearable art, home goods, and prints by local artists.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Maintains historical art collection and supports local artisans
      Maintains a collection of historical artwork by former and local artists and supports North Fork artisans by providing a platform and home for their work since 1948, functioning as an ongoing artisan collective.
  • Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
    • Operates community arts programs and educational activities
      Organizes and offers public programs in visual, literary, and performing arts through exhibits, competitions, special events, and adult and children's classes, emphasizing artistic tradition, educational value, innovation, and diversity.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Sponsors fine art and crafts shows
      Sponsors and organizes fine art and crafts shows, some of which include antiques, and offers vendor incentives such as a $20 discount for registering for five or more events.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$3000%
Program service revenue$20K28%
Investment income$5961%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$91K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$59K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$59K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.3%
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • Bob Kuhne Partner — Artist whose original fine art pieces are featured and sold by the guild.
  • Bob Kuhne Partner — Artist whose original photography is offered for sale by the organization
  • Bob Kuhne Partner — Artist whose work is sold through the guild.
  • Bob Kuhne Partner — Artist whose works, including 'Modern Snack Bar' and 'Tour the Vineyards', are featured and sold by the organization.
  • Bob Kuhne Partner — Local artist whose fine art prints are sold by the guild.
  • CaFE Partner — Collaborates with CaFE to present and promote fine art invites.
  • CaFE Partner — Partners with CaFE (Call for Entry) platform to administer art competition and artist submissions.
  • Cathy Campbell Partner — Artist whose original fine art pieces are featured and sold by the guild.
  • Christine Hartman Partner — Artist whose products, including custom throw pillows and dish towels, are featured and sold by the organization.
  • Christine Hartman Partner — Artist whose wearable art, including tapestry totes and denim clothing, is sold through the organization.
  • Clara Pendzick Partner — Artist whose original fine art pieces are featured and sold by the guild.
  • Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council Partner — Partner organization associated with the art and craft shows.
  • Eleanor Moser Partner — Artist whose work 'New Suffolk Post Office' is featured and sold by the organization.
  • Janet Bidwell Partner — Artist whose jewelry, including petite heart earrings, is sold through the organization.
  • JoAnn Corretti Partner — Local artist whose matted fine art prints are sold by the guild.
  • Kip Bedell Partner — Artist whose original fine art pieces are featured and sold by the guild.
  • Kip Bedell Partner — Local artist whose fine art prints are sold by the guild.
  • Lee Harned Partner — Artist whose original fine art pieces are featured and sold by the guild.
  • Lee Harned Partner — Artist whose work 'Sunflower Field' is featured and sold by the organization.
  • Lee Harned Partner — Local artist whose fine art prints are sold by the guild.
  • Linda Burke Partner — Artist whose original photography is offered for sale by the organization
  • News12 Partner — Featured in a News12 interview with Doug Geed in November 2023.
  • North Fork Artisans Partner — Collaborates with North Fork Artisans to promote and sell their crafts
  • North Fork Artisans Partner — Collaborates with and supports a collective of local artisans.
  • North Fork Artisans Partner — Group of local artisans affiliated with and supported by the organization
  • Robin Ziemacki Partner — Artist whose decoupage clutch is sold through the guild.
  • Robin Ziemacki Partner — Artist whose original photography is offered for sale by the organization
  • Robin Ziemacki Partner — Local artist whose fine art prints are sold by the guild.
  • Southold Historical Museum Partner — Co-hosts art and craft shows with the Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc.
  • Town of Southold Government — Partner entity involved in hosting or permitting art and craft shows.
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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.

  • Artist Support Platform
    methodology: artist-support-platform
    By providing a sustained, long-standing platform for local artisans to showcase and sell their original fine art and handmade crafts, the organization fosters regional artistic heritage and identity while supporting artist livelihoods, because consistent retail and exhibition opportunities enable artists to maintain practice and connect with the public.
  • Arts Education Through Tradition and Innovation
    methodology: arts-education-through-tradition-and-innovation
    By integrating artistic tradition with innovation, education, and diversity in its programming, the organization engages the public in the arts, because combining heritage practices with contemporary approaches broadens relevance and inclusivity across generations and communities.
  • Community-Based Arts Programming
    methodology: community-based-arts-programming
    By offering community-based programming such as exhibits, competitions, classes, and outreach, the organization promotes engagement in the visual, literary, and performing arts, because locally rooted, participatory events increase public access and strengthen cultural cohesion.
  • Curated Artistic Quality Control
    methodology: curated_vendor_selection
    By requiring that vendors sell only original or reproduced fine art and high-quality handmade crafts, and retaining authority to remove inappropriate items, the organization ensures artistic integrity and public trust, because curation maintains standards that distinguish professional artisanship from generic craft sales.