named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Concerts in the Heights
Music performance series featuring classical and contemporary ensembles in the gallery space
Curator's Tour
Guided tours of current exhibitions led by the gallery’s curator, offering in-depth insights into the artwork and themes
Educator Open House
Professional development events for K-12 teachers to explore exhibition-based learning and school program offerings
Inclusive Family Program
Free monthly art-making workshops for families inspired by current exhibitions, including collage, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking activities
Meditation in the Galleries
Mindfulness and meditation sessions held in the gallery environment to promote well-being through art and architecture
Sketching in the Galleries
Drop-in drawing sessions open to all skill levels, with materials provided
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Delivering art education programsProvides inquiry-based gallery tours, hands-on art-making activities, and curriculum-aligned educational resources for Pre-K–12 students, educators, adults, seniors, people with disabilities, and lifelong learners, integrating contemporary art into learning standards and community outreach.
- Hosting family and public engagement programsHosts inclusive family programs that combine inquiry-based tours of current exhibitions with hands-on, multi-media art activities inspired by featured artists, as well as recurring cultural events such as the "Concerts in the Heights" classical music series held in the gallery space.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Operating public gallery accessOperates a publicly accessible gallery with regular hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering curator-led tours and facilitating broad community access to contemporary art exhibitions.
- Presenting contemporary art exhibitionsPresents free thematic group exhibitions featuring established and emerging contemporary artists, as well as annual thesis exhibitions of undergraduate and graduate student artwork from Lehman College, to public audiences in the Bronx and greater New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$673K
Contributions & grants$305K45%
Program service revenue$295K44%
Investment income$73K11%
Other revenue$376
expenses
Total expenses$666K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.08M
Cash$306K
Investments$1.46M
Liabilities$31K
Net assets$2.05M
Liquid reserves31.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR FERNANDO DELGADO | PRESIDENT | 1 | $542K |
| RENE ROTOLO | VICE PRESIDENT ADMIN & FIN | 1 | $299K |
| SUSAN EBERSOLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $244K |
| BARTHOLOMEW BLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $211K |
| DANNIELLE TEGEDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $186K |
board members · 10
- DAVID BICKS — BOARD MEMBER
- DOLLY BROSS GEARY — CO-CHAIR
- DR CECILIA MANDRILE — BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH JAN 2025)
- ELISABETH LORIN — BOARD MEMBER
- GERALDINE HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
- MARINA GARDE — CO-CHAIR
- RED GROOMS — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA BAMBER — BOARD MEMBER
- VIRGINIA CUPIOLA — BOARD MEMBER
- YOLANDA JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Art 3-D Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Charina Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Edith and Herbert Lehman Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Eventbrite Partner — Partner platform for ticket reservation for gallery exhibitions.
- Fidelity Charitable Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Herbert H Dance Company Partner — Collaborates on producing a dance concert and conversation event hosted at the gallery.
- Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Keith Haring Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Lehman College Partner — Hosts the Lehman College Art Gallery within its campus and supports its operations.
- Lehman College Art Department Partner — Collaborates on presenting annual thesis exhibitions of student artwork.
- MTA Partner — Provides public transit access information for visitors traveling to the gallery via bus or subway.
- Medora Bross Geary and John Geary Family Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- NY SEFA Council/United Way of Central New York Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding for gallery programming in partnership with the City Council.
- New York Latin American Art Triennial Network — Participates in the triennial as part of its exhibition programming.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supports the gallery with public funds, supported by the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Robert Lehman Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the Lehman College Art Gallery.
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.
- Technology-Enabled Audience Expansion 28 orgsmethodology: technology-enabled audience expansionBy leveraging new technologies, the gallery expands access to its exhibitions and programs beyond local audiences to include international participants, because digital platforms remove geographic barriers and increase inclusivity in cultural engagement.shared approach: Hybrid Access Model →
- Education-Integrated Exhibitions for Community Outreachmethodology: education-integrated exhibitionsBy integrating educational programming into exhibitions, the gallery serves as a foundation for multigenerational community outreach, because combining learning with art increases relevance and accessibility for diverse age groups and community stakeholders.
- Humor as a Curatorial Lensmethodology: humor-based curationBy curating exhibitions through a comedic or humorous lens, the gallery lowers barriers to engagement with contemporary art, because humor makes complex or unfamiliar works more accessible and relatable to broader audiences.
- Inquiry-Based Learning with Artmethodology: inquiry-based_learning_with_artBy using open-ended questioning and hands-on art-making during tours, the gallery fosters deeper engagement and understanding of contemporary art, because active participation encourages critical thinking and personal connection to exhibition content.
- Thematic Group Exhibitions for Artistic Dialoguemethodology: thematic_group_exhibitionsBy organizing exhibitions around unifying themes that include both established and emerging artists, the gallery fosters intergenerational and diverse artistic dialogue, because shared conceptual frameworks enable meaningful connections across different artistic voices and career stages.