irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $44KFree Arts Education Made In the Galleries: we offered weekly free arts education classes to children, tweens, teens, adults and older adults led by professional teaching artists whom we pay to create the best practice arts education experience for all. Classes take place after school and on the weekends, offering a variety of genres. The Free Arts Education program not only teaches artistic skills, but also provides socialization, reducing screen-time and isolation.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Arts Education Made In the Galleries
Weekly free arts education classes for children, tweens, teens, adults, and older adults, taught by professional teaching artists. Classes occur after school and on weekends, covering various artistic genres and aiming to build skills, reduce screen time, and foster socialization.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 2 activities
- Elmira Infinite Canvas public art programOrganizes the annual Elmira Infinite Canvas mural festival and manages ongoing indoor and outdoor mural projects, including community stenciling events, interactive mural boards, and collaborations with municipal entities, businesses, and organizations to create public art across Elmira.
- Youth-focused creative and entrepreneurial development programsHosts Mural Camp for Young Artists (ages 12–17) and runs the CHART program focused on creative and healthy artrepreneurship, engaging youth in skill-building, mural creation, and professional development in the arts.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Artist membership and commission-based gallery salesOperates an artist membership program that supports community artists through gallery representation and takes a 30% commission on sales made through its galleries.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Free arts education classes for youth and adultsOffers weekly free arts education classes for children, tweens, teens, adults, and older adults, including specialized programs such as iPad art, sewing, glass painting, gel printmaking, and digital art instruction, led by professional teaching artists.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Music Tech Fellowship programRuns a Music Tech Fellowship offering multi-hour sessions for participants to engage in music technology training and creative production.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Public art exhibitions and gallery programmingOperates public galleries including The Przygoda Galleries and a Community Art Gallery open Fridays and Saturdays, hosting rotating exhibitions of local and BIPOC artists, fiber art, repurposed materials, and fused glass artwork, along with opening celebrations and exhibition events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$283K
Contributions & grants$283K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$216K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$392K
Cash$112K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$392K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +97.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Bart Curtis — Board Member
- Brent Stermer — Trustee
- Dallas Winchell — Treasurer
- Francis Przygoda — Trustee
- Joseph Caparulo Jr — Vice President
- Katie O'Herron — Board Member
- Lynne Rusinko — President
- Matthew Guagliardo — Secretary
- Michele Johnson — Board Member
- Ronald Dixon — Board Member
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Brent Stermer Government — City of Elmira Second District Councilperson and ongoing advocate and collaborator on multiple Elmira Infinite Canvas public art projects.
- Chemung River Friends Partner — Collaborates on a trash-to-art exhibition to promote river cleanup and environmental awareness.
- Chemung River Friends Partner — Collaborates on the "Trashy Art" exhibition to promote creative reuse and environmental awareness.
- City of Elmira Partner — Collaborates on public art initiatives including mural projects and the Elmira Infinite Canvas program.
- Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Funder — Provided grant support to expand arts educational capacity.
- Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Funder — Supports arts education programs at Community Arts of Elmira.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins Team Partner — Presenting partner for the "Against the Current" mural by Tori Immerwahr and supporter of multiple public art projects.
- Elmira Civil War Prison Camp Museum Partner — Partnered with Community Arts of Elmira to create the "Cloth and Stone" Window Gallery Mural in 2017.
- Elmira Creative Corridor Partner — Located on and collaborates with the Elmira Creative Corridor to support creative expression and cultural experiences.
- Filomena Jack Studio Partner — Collaborates with Community Arts of Elmira to lead a mural camp for young artists.
- Filomena Jack Studio Partner — Collaborates with Community Arts of Elmira to provide teaching artists for community art events.
- Filomena Jack Studio Partner — Collaborates with teaching artist Filomena Jack for gallery-based art programs.
- Francis A. Przygoda Partner — Donated the building at 413 Lake Street in Elmira to Community Arts of Elmira in 2007.
- Hilliard Corporation Funder — Sponsored mural projects as part of support for "Elmira's Creation Economy."
- Painted Love Face and Body Painting Partner — Collaborates with Community Arts of Elmira to provide teaching artists for community art events.
- PayPal Partner — Processes online donations and payments for Community Arts of Elmira.
- Southern Tier Reduces Partner — Co-hosts the "Trashy Art" exhibition to encourage waste reduction through community art.
- Southern Tier Reduces Partner — Collaborates on a trash-to-art exhibition to promote waste reduction and environmental awareness.
- The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Funder — Provided funding support through a QuickARTS Grant for the "Chemung River Sunset" mural project.
- The Anderson Foundation Funder — Provided sponsorship and grant support for various Elmira Infinite Canvas mural projects.
- The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Funder — Supported multiple mural projects through grants and sponsorships, contributing to "Elmira's Creation Economy."
- The Przygoda Galleries Partner — Collaborates with The Przygoda Galleries to deliver community art programming.
- Wallin Insurance Partner — Presenting partner for the "A Walk in the Park" mural by Christopher Eldred.
strategies · 4
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 a Tool for Social and Environmental Awarenessmethodology: art-for-environmental-actionBy transforming trash into art and supporting BIPOC artists in expressing community identity through fused glass, the organization promotes environmental stewardship and inclusive representation because creative reimagining of materials and narratives can shift public attitudes and affirm marginalized voices.
- Community-Centered Arts Engagementmethodology: community-centered_arts_engagementBy integrating education, exhibitions, events, and public art in accessible formats, the organization fosters broad creative expression and community engagement because shared artistic experiences strengthen social connection and local identity.
- Free and Inclusive Access to the Artsmethodology: free-access-galleryBy offering free gallery access, open membership, and donation-based participation, the organization reduces barriers to cultural engagement because equitable access ensures broader community involvement and democratizes artistic expression.
- Youth and Intergenerational Creative Empowermentmethodology: teaching_artist_modelBy engaging youth and diverse age groups in hands-on public art and mural-making led by teaching artists, the organization builds creative skills and community ownership because participatory art projects foster personal agency, intergenerational dialogue, and visible civic pride.