named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Americans Who Tell The Truth
Exhibits and educational programs centered on Robert Shetterly’s portrait series highlighting truth-telling activists, including public unveilings, gallery talks, and story exchange workshops.
Art and Social Justice Exhibitions
Collaborates with galleries and cultural institutions to present art exhibitions tied to New Village Press publications, such as Sandy Walker’s woodblock prints and Claudia Bernardi’s community murals.
Book Launch and Author Event Series
Hosts in-person and virtual book launches, readings, and discussions for New Village Press authors across the U.S. and internationally.
Living Justice Project
Explores connections between language, the body, and justice through public presentations and publications, including the book Living Toward Justice: A Time Capsule.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Publishing books in urban sociology, social justice, and community developmentPublishes books in the humanities and social sciences with a focus on urban sociology, community cultural development, healthy city design, social justice, ecology, and community-based arts and culture. The press has published works by over one hundred authors since 2005, including multiple volumes in the 'Americans Who Tell The Truth' series.
- Supporting author engagement and disseminationProvides platforms for authors to share their work, supports book tours and event hosting, offers review copies, and facilitates media appearances. Also produces a monthly newsletter to share updates on authors, new releases, and public events.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Conducting research and creative scholarshipEngages in research and creative scholarship through authoring books and organizing exhibitions on contemporary art and cultural movements, including contributions to Conceptual Art and the Feminist Art movement. The organization has produced over twenty authored books and approximately fifty art exhibitions.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing public lectures, forums, and exhibitionsHosts and sponsors public lectures, forums, and exhibitions to advance understanding of collaborative community building, social justice, and the roles of artists, scholars, and citizens in transformative change. Events include book launches, panel discussions, gallery talks, and international engagements, such as events at the National Press Club, the United Nations Bookshop, and the Katzen Arts Center.
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Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
- Providing publishing internships for professional developmentOffers publishing internships to support training and professional growth in nonprofit publishing, contributing to capacity building in the field.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$37K52%
Program service revenue$16K23%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$143K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$43K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +793.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Erica Kohl-Arenas — Board Member
- Fred Nachbauer — Board Member
- Jah Alyse Sayres — Board Member
- Jody Beck — Board Member
- John Kuo Wei Tchen — Board Member
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Architects Designers Planners for Social Responsibility Partner — Organizational leadership includes individuals with prior leadership roles in ADPSR, indicating a close professional affiliation.
- Candid Government — Source for nonprofit financial information and charity registration details.
- Center for Contemporary Arts in Prague (CSU) Partner — Hosted the Czech release event for _ArtMill_ by Barbara Benish.
- Facebook Partner — Follows and shares updates on Facebook for public engagement
- Fordham University Press Partner — Fred Nachbaur, a board member of New Village Press, is Director of Fordham University Press, indicating a professional linkage.
- Greenbelt Partner — Collaborates with Greenbelt to feature Bill McKibben at the 2026 Greenbelt Festival.
- Instagram Partner — Follows and shares updates on Instagram for public engagement
- Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Partner — Sponsored a book launch event for _My Deepest Desire_ at Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C.
- Katzen Arts Center Partner — Hosted an art exhibit and gallery talk for Sandy Walker’s work in Washington, D.C.
- NYU Press Partner — Directs educators to NYU Press for exam copies, indicating a collaborative relationship.
- NYU Press Partner — Multiple board members, including Carline Yup and Fred Nachbaur, have prior leadership experience at NYU Press, indicating institutional connections.
- New Village Press Partner — Publisher of Lucy R. Lippard's book "Stuff: Instead of a Memoir"
- New York University Press Partner — Distributes New Village Press books.
- New York University Press Partner — Distributes books published by New Village Press.
- PEN America Partner — Hosted a panel featuring Bill McKibben during the 2026 World Voices Festival in New York City.
- The New Press Partner — Carline Yup previously served as Director of Finance and Human Resources at The New Press, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Union of Maine Visual Artists Partner — Robert Shetterly served as President of the Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA), indicating a leadership and collaborative relationship.
- United Nations Bookshop Partner — Co-hosted a book launch event for _My Deepest Desire_ in New York, NY.
- X Partner — Follows and shares updates on X (formerly Twitter) for public engagement
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 Activism and Public Dialogue Toolmethodology: art_for_social_changeBy using art — including portrait painting and interdisciplinary critique — to highlight advocates for fairness, the organization inspires public awareness and dialogue, because visual and conceptual art forms create accessible entry points for civic engagement and reinforce the dignity of grassroots actors.
- Cross-Cultural and Cross-Sector Collaboration Through Publishingmethodology: cross_cultural_collaborationBy using publishing as a bridge across cultural, economic, and professional divides, the organization enables collaboration between formally trained professionals and non-formally trained community members, because shared narrative platforms reduce power imbalances and foster inclusive community development.
- Human-Centered Storytelling for Societal Changemethodology: human-centered_storytellingBy focusing on human motivations and practical efforts in community transformation — rather than abstract policy or polemics — the organization makes social justice issues more relatable and actionable, because this narrative approach fosters emotional engagement and inspires public agency in societal change.
- Transdisciplinary Publishing to Activate Social Movementsmethodology: transdisciplinary_publishingBy integrating knowledge across disciplines through publishing and programming, the organization reveals systemic connections between environmental, economic, and social issues, because this transdisciplinary approach enables deeper public understanding and animates emerging movements for societal transformation.