named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist in Residence Program (C4-AIR)
Hosts artists for residencies focused on creative exploration, including workshops and public presentations, such as the "Exploring Symbols" series
First Tastes: A New Play Reading Series and Culinary Test Kitchen
Monthly series pairing new play readings with culinary samplings, featuring community engagement and discussion with playwrights and culinary artists
Homer Center Stages
Community theater program producing live theater performances, including musicals, new plays, and Shakespeare, with opportunities for local actors and production crews
Summer Shakespeare In The Park
Annual outdoor theater production of Shakespeare plays, performed in public spaces for community audiences
Visual Art Gallery Exhibitions
Showcases artwork by regional, national, and international visual artists in rotating gallery exhibitions at the Center
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Facilitates recurring community engagement programsHosts regular community programs including weekly Open Mic Nights on Tuesdays, weekly Mahjongg and Pitch game sessions on Wednesdays with beginner support and competitive play, and a community book club meeting monthly at 7 PM at 72 S Main St, open to all with free participation.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts visual art exhibitionsHosts over 150 art exhibits since 2005, featuring visual art from local, regional, national, and international artists at its gallery space in Homer, NY.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers arts education and creative workshopsProvides ongoing arts education through classes, workshops, and multi-session programs for adults and the broader community, including instruction in beading, mosaics, resin art, upcycling, teddy bear making, paint-and-sip events, and dramatic writing, led by local artists.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operates as a community event venueOperates a historic event venue in Homer, NY with capacity for up to 400 guests, offering rental of banquet halls, meeting rooms, and ceremony sites for weddings, conferences, organizational events, and private functions, including setup, breakdown, and on-site staff support.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presents music concerts and film screeningsHosts national music concerts and film screenings as ticketed public events, including special events such as eclipse-aligned sound baths and regular New Moon sound bath series for stress release and reflection.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produces live theater and community performance programsProduces live theater through its Center Stages and Center Players programs, including original works like "Tales Along The Tioughnioga," monthly play readings with culinary pairings, and other community-driven performances created by and for the Homer community.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Provides cultural and educational programming to enhance community lifeDelivers cultural and educational programs to the Homer, NY community to enrich local culture, enhance quality of life, and steward a historically significant site, as reported in IRS Form 990.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.73M
Contributions & grants$359K21%
Program service revenue$1.37M79%
Investment income$7270%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.76M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$383K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.55M
Cash$305K
Investments$0
Liabilities$435K
Net assets$1.11M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Marshall Pitoniak | Executive Dir. | 40 | $58K |
board members · 14
- Amy Buggs — VICE CHAIR
- Andrew Young — Director
- Clinton Brooks — Director
- Daniel Merritt — Secretary
- Dianne Higgins — Treasurer
- Francis Casullo — Director
- Jean Wittman — Director
- Kim Allen — Director
- PATTY FRANCIS — Director
- PAUL SEMERARO — Director
- Patrick Fitzgerald — CHAIR
- RUSS REYNOLDS — Director
- Ronald Walsh — Director
- William Schell — Director
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- C.G. Jung Center Partner — Artist in residence Jennifer Fendya has taught and exhibited at the C.G. Jung Center, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts (CEPA) Partner — Artist in residence Jennifer Fendya has taught at CEPA and exhibited work there, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Presents theatrical productions under license through an arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
- Earthtoned Partner — Collaborates with Robyn Mello of Earthtoned to lead sound bath events.
- Erik Forrest Jackson Partner — Artist in residence leading a storytelling and dramatic writing workshop
- Eves Digital Partner — Design firm responsible for the organization's website.
- Eves Digital Partner — Designed the organization's website
- Eves Digital Partner — Designed the organization's website.
- Eves Digital Partner — Website design partner
- Eves Digital Partner — Website design services provider
- First Baptist Church of Homer Partner — Collaborated with church leaders to preserve the historic building and transition it into a community arts center.
- Juni Dee Jewelry Partner — Local resin art business whose artist, Alicia Stevens, leads craft workshops at the Center for the Arts of Homer.
- Music Theatre International (MTI) Partner — Presents "Matilda The Musical" by special arrangement with MTI, which supplies all authorized performance materials.
- Omega Institute Partner — Artist in residence Jennifer Fendya participated in a workshop at Omega Institute, indicating a programmatic affiliation.
- Orion Magazine Partner — Artist in residence Jennifer Fendya participated in a photographic storytelling pilot project at Orion Magazine’s Summer Writing workshop, indicating a programmatic affiliation.
- Plan First Technologies Partner — Hosts the organization's website
- Plan First Technologies Partner — Hosts the organization's website infrastructure.
- Plan First Technologies Partner — Hosts the organization's website.
- Plan First Technologies Partner — Website hosting partner
- Plan First Technologies Partner — Website hosting services provider
- Summit Federal Credit Union Partner — Annual sponsor of concerts and events at the Center for the Arts of Homer.
- Tixr Partner — Platform partner for ticketing and event promotion
- Tixr Partner — Platform used for ticket sales and event registration.
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.
- Community-Based Theater as Cultural Co-Creationmethodology: community-based theaterBy producing theater that is developed and performed by local community members, the organization fosters local authorship and deepens engagement, because involving the community as both creators and audience strengthens cultural ownership and accessibility.
- Cultural Anchor Model for Local Identity and Vitalitymethodology: cultural_anchor_modelBy repurposing historic buildings as active cultural centers, the organization strengthens local identity and economic vitality, because preserving and programming historically significant sites creates a sense of place and sustained community investment.
- Interdisciplinary Engagement Through Integrated Experience Designmethodology: interdisciplinary community engagementBy combining art forms with complementary experiences—such as play readings with culinary samplings—the organization deepens public engagement, because integrating food, storytelling, and direct artist interaction creates immersive, relational encounters that increase connection and participation.
- Multidisciplinary Arts Integration to Strengthen Community Cultural Lifemethodology: multidisciplinary arts hubBy integrating music, theater, visual art, film, and education into a single hub, the organization enriches local cultural life and supports artists, because cross-artform collaboration increases access, participation, and ecosystem resilience.
- Process-Based Arts Education for Inclusive Creative Accessmethodology: process-based storytellingBy emphasizing imaginative exploration and emotional truth over polished outcomes in storytelling and art-making, the organization increases inclusive participation, because de-emphasizing performance perfection lowers barriers and invites broader community involvement.