named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Workshops
Hands-on printmaking workshops offered at A83's studio for beginners and advanced practitioners, covering techniques like screenprinting, risograph, and etching
Exhibitions
Curated exhibitions of experimental work in architecture, art, and design, including thesis shows from Princeton SoA and retrospectives like Lebbeus Woods: Undercurrents
Print Club
Triannual subscription program delivering limited-edition fine-art prints by notable architects and designers, produced in-house at A83's print studio
Supper Club
Fundraising event series that combines design and food, featuring collaborations with designers and chefs to support A83's programming
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offering educational workshops in printmakingHosts hands-on printmaking workshops at its studio located at 83 Grand Street for individuals at various skill levels, from beginners to those seeking advanced training, as part of its educational programming.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operating a public archive and physical space for public accessMaintains a physical archive open to the public at 83 Grand Street, New York, supporting access to knowledge and skills in architectural and artistic representation.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting exhibitions in architecture, art, and designProduces and presents exhibitions and installations focused on experimental work in architecture, art, and design at its 83 Grand Street location, including curated and co-curated shows such as "Undercurrents," "Roman Thresholds," and thesis exhibitions from academic institutions. Exhibitions are held regularly throughout the year, with documented programming from 2024 through 2026.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Producing and distributing limited edition fine-art prints through a subscription programOperates a Print Club subscription program that produces limited edition fine-art prints through an in-house print studio and mails them directly to members on a triannual basis.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$255K
Contributions & grants$94K37%
Program service revenue$161K63%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$256K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash$28K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$28K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +77.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Nichols | President | 40 | $23K |
board members · 5
- Clara Syme — Vice President
- John Van Esbroeck — Trustee
- Karen Nichols — Secretary
- Ruth Estevez — Trustee
- Violette de la Selle — Trustee
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Academy in Rome Partner — Co-curated the exhibition "Roman Thresholds"
- Andy Kim Partner — Design partner for Supper Club 01
- Audrey Falk Partner — Chef for Supper Club 01
- Barkow Leibinger Partner — Co-curated a group art exhibition with A83.
- Cooper Union Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
- Google Partner — Provides access to resource materials via Google Drive.
- Graham Foundation Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
- KU Leuven Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
- Lebbeus Woods Partner — Presented the work of artist Lebbeus Woods in the exhibition "Undercurrents".
- Maryah Ananda Partner — Chef for Supper Club 02
- NYC Cultural Development Fund Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
- NYSCA Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
- Office of Tangible Space Partner — Design partner for Supper Club 02
- PIN–UP Partner — Co-curated a group art exhibition with A83.
- Princeton SoA Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
- Syracuse University Partner — Institutional supporter of A Project 83 Inc
strategies · 3
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 Inquiry for Social and Environmental Explorationmethodology: art-as-inquiryBy using curated art exhibitions to explore themes of turbulence and undercurrents in social and physical environments, the organization fosters critical public engagement with complex systemic issues because artistic representation enables visceral, non-linear understanding of abstract or invisible forces.
- Collaborative Curation for Interdisciplinary Exchangemethodology: collaborative_curationBy co-curating exhibitions with architectural and design partners, the organization enables interdisciplinary dialogue and expands cultural discourse because collaborative frameworks integrate diverse expertise and amplify reach.
- Experiential and Instructional Education in Architecture and Artmethodology: education-through-experiential-and-instructional-programsBy combining educational exhibits, publications, courses, and events, the organization advances public knowledge of architectural and artistic representation because experiential learning deepens understanding more than passive observation alone.