named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Education Programs
Workshops, demonstrations, and family open hours aimed at engaging the public in artistic practice and appreciation
Artist Talks and Gallery Walk-Throughs
Public events featuring artists discussing their work, including solo artist talks and juror presentations
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Rotating exhibitions featuring contemporary artists, thematic surveys, and works from the permanent collection, such as "Rethink Everything: A Survey of 20th Century Art Movements" and "Woodcuts & Wood Engravings"
Members Studio Tour
Annual event offering public access to artists' studios, fostering direct engagement with local creatives
WAAM Media Annual
Annual medium-based exhibition series showcasing techniques like encaustic and cold wax, such as "Waxworks" and "Photographic Currents"
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curating and hosting art exhibitionsOrganizes and presents dynamic exhibitions featuring works by member artists, regional and national artists, students, and pieces from its permanent collection, including thematic, solo, group, and juried shows. Exhibitions cover a range of media and styles, such as encaustic, woodcuts, photography, cityscapes, and reinterpretations of 20th-century art movements, with regular annual programming like Small Works, FOCUS, and holiday sales.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting public events and community engagement programsFacilitates community engagement through diverse public events including artist talks, opening receptions, workshops (such as encaustic painting), book club meetings, film viewings, performances (including John Cage’s 4’33”), QUIETtogether contemplative sessions, and large-scale events like the Sky-High Spring Fling and studio tours of member artists’ spaces.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Supporting artist development through educational programs and portfolio reviewsProvides professional development and career guidance to member artists through the WAAM Viewing Program, which offers annual one-on-one portfolio reviews with senior staff. Also supports experimental printmaking through long-standing initiatives like the Annual Print program, active since 1948.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$522K
Contributions & grants$327K63%
Program service revenue$87K17%
Investment income$65K13%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$351K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$239K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.42M
Cash$154K
Investments$1.02M
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$4.39M
Liquid reserves40.1 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- AMANDA RUSSO RUBMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN FORLENZA — RESIGNED 5/2
- DIANE KING — BOARD MEMBER
- JANIS STAGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOAN BARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURIE FELBER — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNNE FRIEDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MAXINE DAVIDOWITZ — CHAIR
- NANSI T LENT — BOARD MEMBER
- REGINA QUINN — VICE-CHAIR
- SUZANNAH KELLNER — TERM ENDED 1
- SUZANNE PARKER — VICE CH RETI
- TOM WOLF — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACY LEAVITT — CHAIR
- WILLIAM LANFORD — TREASURER
- YOKO IZU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 65
Who they work with
- Albert and Florence Heckman Fund Funder — Donated $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Albert and Florence Heckman Fund Funder — Foundation donor that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Albert and Florence Heckman Fund Funder — Fund that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year
- Albert and Florence Heckman Fund Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM
- Albert and Florence Heckman Fund Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM.
- Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation Funder — Contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation Funder — Donated $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation Funder — Foundation donor that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation Funder — Foundation that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year
- Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM
- Alexander & Marjorie Hover Foundation Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM.
- Amanda and Jeremy Rubman Funder — Donors who contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Funder — Organization that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM.
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Funder — Provides additional support to WAAM
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Funder — Regional arts organization that provided financial support of $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Partner — Local arts organization providing support to WAAM.
- Arts-Mid-Hudson Partner — Provided support to WAAM.
- Bennett Elementary Partner — Collaborated with WAAM and art teacher Roberta Ziemba on a student art project inspired by the museum's collection.
- Diane King Funder — Donor who contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Eileen Power Funder — Donor who contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Hatti Iles Funder — Donor who contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation Funder — Contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation Funder — Donated $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation Funder — Foundation donor that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
- Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation Funder — Private foundation that contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year
- Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM
- Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation Funder — Provided financial support to WAAM.
- Musa and Tom Mayer Funder — Donors who contributed $2,500 or more to WAAM in the past year.
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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.
- Art Education Through Historical and Experiential Engagementmethodology: art-education-through-historical-engagementBy connecting learners with historical art movements and printmaking traditions through hands-on exploration and reinterpretation, the organization fosters deeper conceptual understanding and creativity, because direct engagement with artistic lineage promotes both technical skill and innovative thinking.
- Community-Engaged Exhibitions and Programsmethodology: community-engaged_exhibitionsBy using dynamic exhibitions, events, and educational programming, the organization connects the community with visual arts and supports artists, because shared cultural experiences foster engagement, inspiration, and mutual learning among artists and art appreciators.
- Inclusive Artist Exhibition Modelmethodology: inclusive_member_exhibitionBy providing equitable exhibition opportunities for all artist members—such as through alphabetically organized or juried small-works shows—the organization ensures broad access and representation, because inclusive展示 practices strengthen artist engagement and reflect a democratic approach to artistic recognition.