named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
7eventytwo
Youth-focused program providing a safe space for teens to express themselves through art exhibitions, performances, and film screenings, and to collaborate with professional artists.
Ensemble Ipse Siteworks
Free concert series presenting contemporary music in unconventional spaces, emphasizing stylistic diversity and inclusion of underrepresented composers.
LIC Arts Open
Annual festival showcasing local and visiting artists through performances, exhibitions, and community events, hosted at Culture Lab LIC.
Past Shows
Curated series of performances in theater, music, dance, and film, featuring both emerging and established artists, often with free admission or suggested donation.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curating and organizing art exhibitionsOrganizes 20–36 exhibitions annually, including themed and juried shows such as "Hidden Stories: The Secret Language of Still Life," "Modern Ink," "Fiber of Being," and "Unframing Gender," with free admission and 100% of art sale proceeds going directly to artists.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting free public cultural and musical eventsHosts weekly free live jazz concerts every Friday at 8 PM in an art gallery space, a free summer concert series with weekend performances, and other community events such as the NYC Plant Market, pet adoption events, and cultural festivals including JAPANFest and the Indonesian Festival.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating multidisciplinary arts venues and galleriesOperates three galleries, four performance stages, and an outdoor venue known as The Lot, providing year-round space for visual arts, music, theater, and film. The venue includes a public art gallery open Thursday through Sunday with scheduled hours.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and presenting performing arts productionsProduces and presents original and in-development performing arts works, including theater, dance, and music performances, with over 25 professional productions staged over four years and rehearsal space donated to over 20 local groups.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supporting artists through residencies, grants, and spaceRuns an artist residency program, provides rehearsal space to local theatre, dance, and music groups, and awards grants to artists through gala proceeds, supporting hundreds of local creatives annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$869K
Contributions & grants$556K64%
Program service revenue$185K21%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$128K
expenses
Total expenses$904K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$453K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash$75K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD WHEELER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $76K |
board members · 11
- BARBARA ETZEL — SECRETARY
- EBONY CONELY — BOARD MEMBER
- JACQUELINE KLIPPER — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA RIGBY — BOARD MEMBER
- JON MCMILAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JORDAN HARE — TREASURER
- JOSHUA CHIET — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN COOPER — PRESIDENT
- TAMSIN DILLON — BOARD MEMBER
- TONY PFOHL — BOARD MEMBER
- TRISTAN FISCHER-SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 61
Who they work with
- Bond Vet Partner — Sponsored the Pawp-Up in The Lot pet adoption events
- Carlo Rambaldi Foundation Funder — Sponsored the international gallery exhibition featuring Italian art, including works tied to the centenary of special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi.
- Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU Partner — Co-organized the In Scena! 2025 festival, bringing Italian theater productions to multiple venues across New York City.
- Das Letzte de Klinode Partner — Recurring collaboration on artistic projects with Artistic Director Tess Howsam.
- Douglaston Development Partner — Sponsor of "Frozen In Time: The Art of Richard Bello" exhibition.
- Eventscape Partner — Provided technical support, equipment, and fabrication assistance including scissor lifts and labor.
- Exquisite Corpse Company (ECC) Partner — Interdisciplinary immersive theater company founded by Tess Howsam, whose work is developed and presented at Culture Lab LIC.
- Forager Theatre Company Partner — Hosts performances by Forager Theatre Company, including the production "Frizzled."
- Forager Theatre Company Partner — Partner organization producing theatrical performances at Culture Lab LIC
- Ford Foundation Funder — Supporter of Culture Lab LIC
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Sponsor of the "Clashing Steel" exhibition
- Howard Gilman Foundation Partner — Sponsor of exhibitions including "Hidden Stories" and "Frozen In Time: The Art of Richard Bello".
- Howard Gilman Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the Hidden Stories art exhibition
- Humanitix Partner — Partner organization providing event registration services for jazz performances.
- Humanitix Partner — Partners with Humanitix for event registration and ticketing services.
- In Scena! Italian Theater Festival Partner — Partnered to present theatrical works including "Patria" and "Tale of a Potato"
- Jack Weisberg Foundation Funder — Supporter of Culture Lab LIC
- KIT Italia Partner — Co-organized the In Scena! 2025 festival with Culture Lab LIC and other cultural institutions in New York City.
- Kairos Italy Theater Partner — Partnered on the In Scena! 2025 festival, which included performances and exhibitions across New York City venues.
- Korea Art Forum Partner — In partnership for the MANSE: Full Bloom Korean art & culture gathering event
- LIC Condos Partner — Sponsor of the Hidden Stories art exhibition
- LIC-A (Long Island City Artists) Partner — Founding partner of the gallery at Culture Lab LIC.
- Little Clouds Partner — Co-presented the interactive play "Big Feelings" for children focused on emotional well-being and mental health.
- NYC Council Member Julie Won Government — Public official affiliated with or supportive of Culture Lab LIC.
- NYC Council Member Julie Won Government — Publicly associated with support for the Sunset Jazz event.
- NYC State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Government — Public official affiliated with or supportive of Culture Lab LIC.
- NYC State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Government — Publicly associated with support for the Sunset Jazz event.
- New Perspectives Theatre Company Partner — Collaborated on the limited run premiere of the multi-media theatrical production "It CAN Happen Here!" at Culture Lab LIC.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Listed as a sponsor of the "Clashing Steel" exhibition
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting "Frozen In Time: The Art of Richard Bello" exhibition.
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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.
- Artist-Led Infrastructure for Creative Equitymethodology: artist-led_advocacyBy operating as an artist-founded and led umbrella organization that provides affordable resources, space, and open-call programming, the organization advances cultural equity because it lowers entry barriers for emerging and underrepresented artists and shifts creative control to the community.
- Community-Engaged Arts as Cultural Accessmethodology: community-engaged_artsBy delivering free, live arts programming in accessible settings like galleries and public spaces, the organization fosters community engagement and cultural access because removing financial and spatial barriers enables broader participation, especially among underserved audiences.
- Interdisciplinary and Participatory Curation for Critical Engagementmethodology: participatory_theaterBy integrating live performance, participatory theater, and interdisciplinary curation rooted in social and historical themes, the organization deepens audience engagement because it challenges passive spectatorship and positions art as a vehicle for collective reflection on identity, history, and power.