named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chroma | Music + Photography
Interdisciplinary event series pairing music with photography, held in both New York and Caracas, featuring original compositions by Antonio Mazzei
Guataca Nights
Live music series in New York and Miami showcasing Venezuelan and American musicians, featuring artists such as Jorge Glem, Leo Blanco, and MV Caldera
Venezuelan Film Festival in Houston
Film festival in Houston showcasing Venezuelan films, including award-winning works like "Desde Allá" and "El Malquerido"
Venezuelan Film Festival in New York (VEFFNY)
Annual film festival presenting Venezuelan cinema in New York City, including feature films and documentaries by directors such as Lorenzo Vigas and Diego Risquez
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 5 activities
- Awarding project grants to artists and cultural organizationsProvides grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 that cover up to 50% of project budgets for individual artists and organizations creating new works across all artistic disciplines.
- Funding exhibitions, performances, and dissemination of U.S. and Venezuelan artsProvides financial support for exhibitions, performances, publications, and distribution of visual and performing arts between the United States and Venezuela, including through grants to individuals and organizations.
- Providing emergency financial assistance to artists affected by disastersOffers direct financial grants to artists and cultural workers affected by earthquakes, supporting recovery of studios, archives, damaged works, and replacement of essential tools and materials.
- Providing stipends for artists in VenezuelaProvides a monthly stipend for one year to artists in Venezuela to cover costs for art supplies, equipment rental, studio space, and other expenses related to creating new artwork.
- Supporting educational and cultural exchange programs for youthProvides educational grants and organizes cultural exchange programs for young people globally, promoting mutual understanding through the arts.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
- Promoting U.S. arts and culture in VenezuelaCommits to increasing awareness and promoting knowledge of U.S. visual and performing arts, architecture, and literature in Venezuela through cultural programming and dissemination.
- Supporting speakers and researchers in U.S.-Venezuela cultural exchangeProvides support for speakers and researchers from the U.S. and Venezuela working on topics related to cultural exchange and mutual understanding through the arts.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosting and supporting Venezuelan Film Festival eventsOrganizes and co-hosts film screenings and festivals in cities including New York, Houston, and Miami, including the Venezuelan Film Festival and U.S. theatrical premieres, often with Q&A sessions and partner organizations.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating the VAEA New Rochelle Art CenterManages a 12,000 square foot cultural center in New Rochelle, New York, serving as a hub for artistic production, cultural reflection, and interdisciplinary dialogue.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizing cultural events and music performancesProduces and hosts public events including Guataca Nights music series, Venezuelan Parrandón celebrations, and multidisciplinary events like Chroma that showcase Venezuelan and American music, photography, and performance.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supporting artist residencies internationallyProvides direct support and funding through the Padrino program for Venezuelan and U.S. artists to participate in artist residency programs in locations such as Mexico and Berlin, including covering travel and living expenses.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Supporting institutional cultural assets in VenezuelaSupports the preservation and mission of key cultural institutions and monuments in Venezuela, including through documentation and public programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$583K
Contributions & grants$505K87%
Program service revenue$77K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$216K
Program expenses6%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising42%
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.89M
Cash$803
Investments$0
Liabilities$342K
Net assets$1.54M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +127.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 1
- ALI CORDERO CASAL — PRESIDENT
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- ACAPS Partner — Source of analysis on affected regions and pre-existing vulnerabilities, used to inform program scope and targeting.
- Benjamín Arenas Partner — Artist in Venezuela supported through the Padrino program to continue producing artwork.
- Carolina Herrera Partner — Recognized as a notable Venezuelan fashion designer who has redefined global concepts of elegance and taste.
- Centro Cultural Chacao Partner — Partner venue for Chroma music and photography events in Caracas, Venezuela
- Chat D. Fredericks Partner — Portrayed General Páez in photography, contributing to the visual documentation of Venezuelan historical figures in the U.S.
- City of New Rochelle Partner — Collaborated with VAEA and its board to establish the VAEA New Rochelle Art Center in 2020.
- DROM Partner — Venue partner for Guataca Nights music events in New York City
- El Museo de Arte Acarigua-Araure Partner — Supported by the Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts to advance contemporary art and cultural programming in Venezuela.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Co-hosted a screening of "Backseat Fighter" in New York City
- Fountainhead Residency Partner — Upcoming partner organization for VAEA’s Artist-in-Residency Program in Miami, FL.
- IFRC Partner — Source of emergency appeal context; informs humanitarian response coordination for affected areas.
- Institutional Assets and Monuments of Venezuela Partner — Partner organization focused on documenting and protecting Venezuelan cultural heritage, supported by the Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts
- Mathew Brady Partner — Collaborated with the organization to photograph General Páez during his time in the United States.
- Open Stage Club Partner — Venue partner for Guataca Nights event in Miami, Florida
- R.A.T. Residency Program Partner — Partner organization hosting VAEA’s Artist-in-Residency Program in Mexico City, Mexico.
- ReliefWeb Partner — Monitored source for independent reporting on humanitarian and cultural conditions in earthquake-affected areas.
- Stiftung Starke Foundation Partner — Partner organization hosting VAEA’s Artist-in-Residency Program in Berlin, Germany.
- Subrosa Partner — Venue partner for Guataca Nights music events in New York City
- The Film Forum Partner — Co-hosted the US theatrical premiere of "From Afar"
- USGS Government — Monitored source for seismic activity data used in program context and decision-making.
- Venezuelan Film Festival (VEFFNY) Partner — Collaborated on multiple film screenings and festival events in New York
- ViceVersa Magazine Partner — Co-hosted a screening of "Cartoonists: Foot Soldiers of Democracy"
- grants@vaearts.org Partner — Email contact point for grant submissions and communications with applicants.
- Ángel Sánchez Partner — Recognized as a notable Venezuelan fashion designer contributing to national cultural legacy.
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.
- Artist Residencies for International Exposuremethodology: artist_residency_for_international_exposureBy placing artists in residency programs abroad, the organization advances artistic development and global visibility because immersive cross-cultural experiences stimulate creative growth and expand professional networks.
- Cultural Exchange Through Artsmethodology: cultural_exchangeBy using visual and performing arts as a medium, the organization fosters mutual understanding between U.S. and Venezuelan citizens, because shared artistic experiences bridge cultural divides and build empathy across national contexts.
- Cultural Heritage Preservation Through Civic Engagementmethodology: civic_engagement_in_heritage_preservationBy engaging citizens in heritage protection via workshops, social media, and citizen journalism, the organization strengthens public stewardship because participatory surveillance fosters collective responsibility and resilience against cultural erosion.
- Individual Patronage Model for Artist Supportmethodology: individual_patronage_modelBy enabling individual donors to sponsor specific artists through named contributions ("Padrino"), the organization sustains artistic production during crises because personal sponsorship strengthens donor commitment and ensures continuity of creative work.
- Needs-Based Grant Allocation with Co-Investmentmethodology: needs_based_co_investmentBy requiring grantees to co-invest at least 50% of a project’s budget and prioritizing based on documented financial need and recovery feasibility, the organization ensures accountability, sustainability, and equitable access to support during crisis.