named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist R&R Residency Program
Week-long residencies in upstate New York offering artists uninterrupted time and space to develop new works.
Performance Venue at Studio 3R
Manhattan-based performance space renovated in 2021 to host new works by resident and visiting artists.
Studio Rentals
Provides affordable studio space in Manhattan’s East Village for artists to create and rehearse.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 3 activities
- Providing affordable rehearsal and residency studio spaces for artistsOperates and rents studio spaces (Studio 3R and Studio 3F) in New York City’s East Village for rehearsals, classes, workshops, and residencies, with tiered hourly rates and early-bird pricing. Spaces are also used for performances, showings, film/photo shoots, and community events.
- Renovating and maintaining studio spaces as performance venuesRenovated Studio 3R into a dedicated performance venue to enable artists to produce and present new works in a professional setting.
- Supporting artist productions through donor-funded performance opportunitiesUses donor contributions to cover the costs of production nights in Studio 3R, supporting between 1 and 4 productions annually, including full 3-night runs funded entirely through donations.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Hosting performance events and community programming in studio spacesHosts recurring evening-length performances, showings, and community events in Studio 3R and Studio 3F, with scheduled programming in 2026 including theatrical productions and multi-disciplinary artist showcases. Events accommodate up to 75 people with dedicated audience seating.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offering internship opportunities in arts administrationProvides internships for academic credit involving 3–10 hours per week of administrative and programmatic support, contributing to organizational capacity and professional development.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating the Artist R&R Residency Program in the Shawangunk MountainsOffers 4-night, 5-day residencies for 1–2 artists in dance, music, theater, and visual arts at the AOS R&R retreat in the Shawangunk Mountains, providing access to large dance studios and creative space to develop new works at a fixed rate of $350.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Organizing volunteer support for performance eventsRecruits and manages volunteer crews to assist with event operations including setup, guest greeting, donation collection, bar service, and cleanup for Performance Party Events.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Producing annual festivals highlighting underrepresented artistsOrganizes and produces four annual festivals in the 3R performance space: an LGBTQ+ Dance and Theater Festival, a BIPOC Festival, an AAPI Festival, and a Women's Festival, supporting diverse and marginalized voices in the arts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offering in-kind studio space in exchange for maintenance workProvides access to studio space in return for cleaning and maintenance services performed during early morning or late evening shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$126K51%
Program service revenue$119K49%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$259K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash$38K
Investments$0
Liabilities$119K
Net assets$-35K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CHELSEA AINSWORTH — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- DAVID PARKER — PRESIDENT
- GLENNIE AINSWORTH — TREASURER
- KYLE NETZEBAND — SECRETARY
- WILL STONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- AOS R&R Partner — Collaborative program providing residency opportunities in upstate NY
- AOS R&R Partner — Residency and retreat center in the Shawangunk Mountains that hosts the Artist R&R program.
- Arts In Sight Partner — Collaborates with Arts In Sight to present festivals featuring underrepresented artists.
- Chelsea@artsonsite.org Partner — Contact point for academic interns seeking volunteer opportunities with Arts On Site.
- Ryan D'Herde Partner — Collaborated on a video production for Studio 3F.
- Studio 3R Partner — Collaborates with Studio 3R to host evening-length performances in the East Village
- Studio 3R Partner — Hosted the theatrical performance of 'Foosball' at its venue.
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.
- Artist-Centered Creative Supportmethodology: artist_centered_supportBy providing accessible rehearsal, residency, and performance spaces—both urban and rural—we enable sustained artistic creation and development, because artists thrive when given stable, affordable, and community-oriented environments that they help shape and sustain.
- Inclusive Representation Through Targeted Programmingmethodology: inclusive_representationBy organizing festivals and performance opportunities specifically for underrepresented artists—including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, AAPI, and women—we increase equity in the arts ecosystem, because systemic barriers to visibility are best addressed through intentional, donor-supported representation rather than neutral access policies.
- Low-Barrier Access via Flexible Pricing and Trainingmethodology: low_barrier_accessBy using tiered, sliding-scale, and work-exchange pricing models—and training non-technical individuals for production roles—we expand access to artistic resources, because financial and skill-based barriers are reduced when pricing reflects user capacity and technical roles are democratized.
- Peer-Driven Artistic Developmentmethodology: peer_driven_developmentBy fostering a community where artists lead and support one another through shared works-in-progress, mutual promotion, and work-exchange models, we deepen creative engagement and sustainability, because peer-led collaboration builds trust, reduces isolation, and strengthens artistic practice more effectively than top-down programming.
- Therapeutic Narrative Theater for Emotional Resiliencemethodology: narrative_therapyBy using narrative theater to explore trauma and emotional healing, we support adolescent and personal development, because storytelling in performance creates a safe, communal space for processing difficult experiences and building resilience.