irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $52KGOVERNORS ISLAND RESIDENCY - Triangle welcomes artists to Governors Island for Spring/Summer residencies. Exclusively offered to alumni of our past residencies, this program reconnects with our community of artists to provide free studio space for 6 months and invite them share their work with visitors to the island from across the city and beyond, including painting, drawing, sculpture, video, and more.
- #2 $46KOther programs - providing studio-based opportunities to experiment and create new work; shared community with other artists that lasts a lifetime; introduction of curators and other experts to the work at crucial times; cultivation of new and diverse audiences with public programs, such as open studios; and meaningful exposure to and interaction with the surrounding Brooklyn community and the wider world.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational and Public Programs
Includes open studios, artist talks, and community outreach events that connect artists with local and international audiences.
Governors Island Residency
Extended six-month residency for alumni artists on Governors Island, providing free studio space and opportunities for public engagement.
Residency Program
Studio-based residency in Dumbo, Brooklyn offering artists time and space to experiment and develop new work, often leading to public open studios and exhibitions.
Triangle Artists’ Workshop
Biennial workshop providing artists from around the world with studio space and time for collaborative, process-focused art-making; originated in 1982 and held in various locations including Pine Plains, NY, Marseille, and Brooklyn.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 3 activities
- Host biennial intensive workshop program for international artistsConducts a two-week intensive residency workshop for U.S. and international artists, held biennially since 1998 and continuously since 1982, most recently in 2015 at Salem Art Works in upstate New York. The program includes studio space with 24-hour access, accommodation, meals, visits from curators and critics, cultural outings, and public events.
- Operate seasonal artist residencies in Brooklyn and on Governors IslandProvides studio-based residency programs for local and international artists at 20 Jay Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and on Governors Island, NY. Residencies occur across four seasonal cycles annually, with six-month Spring/Summer terms on Governors Island and three-month terms in Brooklyn, offering free private studios (180–500 sq ft), 24-hour access, and requirements for residents to spend at least 15 hours per week in their studios.
- Support artistic development through curated engagement and peer communityFacilitates artistic experimentation and professional growth by organizing monthly private studio visits with curators, critics, and experts; hosting regular social gatherings, studio discussions, and public events; and providing administrative and peer support to resident artists. Residents receive a small budget to design and lead workshops or conversations aligned with their practice.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Offer internship opportunities in arts administrationHosts ongoing internships since 2014, engaging over 40 individuals in support roles related to artist residency programs and organizational operations.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Organize public programs and open studios to engage audiencesEngages diverse audiences through public-facing events including Open Studios (Summer, Fall, Winter), featured artist showcases, and collaborative events such as Wikipedia Edit-a-thons. Events have included participation from artists like Meena Hasan, Misra Walker, and Juliana Hyrri, and partnerships with organizations like The Black Lunch Table and ART+FEMINISM.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Provide capacity-building support to global arts networksSupports the development of international arts partnerships by advising and sharing knowledge with over 90 Triangle Network projects and organizations across 41 countries, helping them fundraise and collaborate on joint initiatives.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Publish research and host symposia on art residenciesAdvances discourse on visual art residencies through research publications and convenings, including the August 2023 release of 'Bringing Worlds Together: A Rethinking Residencies Reader' and a three-day online symposium held in December 2021.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$201K
Contributions & grants$165K82%
Program service revenue$23K12%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$131K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$238K
Cash$232K
Investments$0
Liabilities$647
Net assets$237K
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA BENWAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $76K |
board members · 8
- ALUN WILLIAMS — VICE CHAIR
- ELIZABETH HESKIN — BOARD MEMBER
- HUGH DUTHIE — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER RILEY — CHAIR (LEFT JUNE 2025)
- JOHN BJERKLIE — BOARD MEMBER (LEFT MARCH 2024)
- KAREN WILKIN — TREASURER ; SECRETARY
- KYLER ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT MATTHEWS-NOVELLI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- ART+FEMINISM Partner — Co-hosted a Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon focused on feminist and marginalized voices in art.
- Abrons Art Center Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Access to Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides residents with access to additional materials and supplies
- Advisory Committee Network — Comprised of established artists and arts professionals who provide guidance and support to the organization.
- Amant Partner — Ian Wallace from Amant participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- Ariel Kleinberg Partner — Participated in multiple programs including Workshop 2015 in Salem, NY and alumni residencies on Governors Island, NY.
- Asia Art Archive in America Partner — Co-hosted a talk on the Bangladesh-based artist community.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Indira Abiskaroon from the Brooklyn Museum participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- Carl E. Hazlewood Partner — Participated in Workshop 2015 in Salem, NY and previously in Workshop 2012 in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
- Center for Arts, Research and Alliances Partner — Emmy Catedral from the Center for Arts, Research and Alliances participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- DUMBO Partner — Collaborates with DUMBO on arts programming and community engagement.
- EFA Project Space’s SHIFT Residency Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Eyebeam Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Fire Island Artist Residency Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Flux Factory Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Gasworks Partner — Co-founded with Robert Loder, founder of Gasworks.
- Guggenheim Museum Partner — Noam Segal from the Guggenheim Museum participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Jill Nathanson Partner — Artist co-leading Triangle Friends activities including art conversations and studio visits.
- Jodie Lyn-Kee-Chow Partner — Participated in multiple residency programs including Dumbo, Brooklyn and Governors Island, NY.
- Karen Wilkin Partner — Curator and critic co-leading Triangle Friends activities including museum tours and art conversations.
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- MIT List Center Partner — Selby Nimrod from the MIT List Center participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- MoMA PS1 Partner — Sheldon Gooch from MoMA PS1 participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- Museum of Modern Art Partner — Leonardo Bravo and Sophie Cavoulacos from the Museum of Modern Art participated as visiting curators in the residency program.
- Pioneer Works Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Protocinema Partner — Alper Turan from Protocinema participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- Queens Museum Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
- Queens Museum Partner — Lindsey Berfond from the Queens Museum participated as a visiting curator in the residency program.
- Recess Partner — Collaborating organization in the Rethinking Residencies working group
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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-Centered Artistic Practice 305 orgsmethodology: community-centered artistic practiceBy integrating residencies, workshops, and public programs, we strengthen artistic dialogue and community cohesion, because embedding art in communal contexts fosters collective experimentation and long-term engagement.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →
- Decolonial and Collaborative Knowledge Networks 305 orgsmethodology: decolonial_art_praxisBy co-creating programs with international partners and centering decolonial praxis, we advance critical discourse in the arts, because interdisciplinary, globally connected critique strengthens institutional accountability and reimagines artistic power structures.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →
- Peer-Driven Artistic Community Building 305 orgsmethodology: peer-driven artistic communityBy creating shared living, working, and dialogue spaces among artists, we catalyze artistic development and innovation, because sustained peer exchange fosters a connected, resilient ecosystem across local and global contexts.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →
- Process-Centered Residency Model 111 orgsmethodology: process-centered residencyBy de-emphasizing professionalization and predefined outcomes, we foster deeper artistic growth and conceptual exploration, because prioritizing creative process over product enables transformative artistic development.shared approach: Unrestricted Artist Support →
- Transformative Immersive Environment 67 orgsmethodology: transformative residency modelBy providing dedicated, immersive time and space for artists, we enable transformative creative shifts, because sustained focus within a supportive context catalyzes artistic breakthroughs during pivotal career phases.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →