named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Art Workshops
Offers hands-on art classes in media such as sumi ink calligraphy, oil and watercolor painting, printmaking, bookmaking, and abstract drawing for adults, children, and families.
Future Artists in Residence
Hosts interdisciplinary artists for month-long residencies, culminating in exhibitions or presentations of new work. Past residents include A.L. Steiner, William Lamson, and Purvai Rai.
Land Shapes Workshop
Free drop-in program for kids and families that encourages creation of abstract landscape paintings inspired by resident artists’ work.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Administering an artist-in-residence programHosts two artists at a time for six-week residencies from March through November, providing studio space, living accommodations, and opportunities for public engagement. The program includes named interdisciplinary artists and recipients of an Open Call Artist-in-Residence initiative.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curating rotating art exhibitionsHosts quarterly rotating exhibitions of Kikuo Saito’s work, each centered on a specific theme or style, alongside rotating exhibitions of contemporary multidisciplinary artists. Also organizes an annual community art benefit exhibition to support programming.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offering public art workshops and educational programsProvides a range of hands-on art workshops for adults and children, including oil painting, printmaking, bookmaking, abstract landscape creation, and interactive sensory-based sessions. Programs include drop-in workshops, multi-week series, and youth-focused engineering and art activities.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating an interdisciplinary arts centerOperates an arts center in Verplanck, NY, featuring galleries, a theater, artist studios, classrooms, and event spaces, serving as a hub for exhibitions, performances, workshops, and artist residencies. The center integrates contemporary experimental art practices with the legacy of artist Kikuo Saito.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing interdisciplinary performances and screeningsHosts regular performances in a 1,500-square-foot theater, including original theater works, dance, film screenings, concert recitals, and new media installations by resident and visiting artists.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Providing member-exclusive cultural experiencesOffers a membership program that supports exhibitions, performances, and education initiatives, providing members access to exclusive Vimeo content, private tours, dining events, cocktail socials, and bi-annual Art Salon gatherings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$430K
Contributions & grants$378K88%
Program service revenue$19K4%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$417K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$143K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$173K
Cash$140K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$166K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JOSHUA COHEN — Secretary
- MIKIKO INO — President
- SARAH STRAUSS — Treasurer
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Advisory Board Network — Advisory board members contribute expertise to the artist selection process.
- Alexander Calder Partner — Inspirational artist referenced in Kids N’ Calder engineering workshop
- Artis Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- ArtsWestchester Partner — Supporting organization providing funding or resources to Kinosaito Inc
- Bard College Partner — Collaborates with William Lamson, who earned his MFA from Bard College.
- Dylan’s Wine Cellar Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- Golden Artists Colors, Inc Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Partner — Supporting organization providing funding or resources to Kinosaito Inc
- Hendrick Hudson Library Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- James Fuentes Press Partner — Collaborates to publish and distribute the Kikuo Saito Book, ©2021
- Juliana Cerqueira Leite Partner — Partner collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- Kikuo Saito Network — Reimagines and presents works from Kikuo Saito’s theater oeuvre as part of its performance programming.
- Kikuo Saito Studio, LLC Partner — Supporting organization providing funding or resources to Kinosaito Inc
- La MaMa Experimental Theater Club Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- Larissa Lockshin Partner — Artist whose work inspires the Land Shapes Workshop programming
- Michael Mangino Partner — Artist whose work inspires the Land Shapes Workshop programming
- MoCA Chicago Network — Participates in the Mod/Co (Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program) through affiliation with MoCA Chicago, offering members access to 85 institutions in the US and Canada
- Mod/Co (The Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program) Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- NARM Association Network — Participates in the North American Reciprocal Museum program, offering members access to over 600 museums nationwide
- Naama Tsabar Partner — Partner collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Government — Government-affiliated funder supporting Kinosaito Inc
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Collaborates with William Lamson, who teaches in the Parsons MFA photography program.
- Peter Glicklich Partner — Partner collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- Pratt Institute School of Design & School of Art Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- River Valley Arts Collective Partner — Co-organized exhibitions with KinoSaito, including Bel Falleiros: Navel-Knot // Root-Rise and Patrice Renee Washington: Tendersweet.
- Ryoko Endo Partner — Partner collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- School of Visual Arts Partner — Collaborates with William Lamson, who teaches at the School of Visual Arts.
- Teremana Tequila Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
- The Art Students League Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kinosaito Inc
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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.
- Artist-Centered Creative Developmentmethodology: artist-centered_legacy_programmingBy providing dedicated time and space through residencies, the organization supports deep creative exploration because protected, uninterrupted periods enable artists to take risks and develop original work.
- Artistic Dialogue Through Historical Juxtapositionmethodology: artistic_dialogue_through_juxtapositionBy connecting contemporary experimental art with the legacy of Kikuo Saito, the organization contextualizes current practices within a historical lineage, enriching understanding and relevance because dialogue between past and present deepens artistic meaning.
- Community-Collaborative Art Practicemethodology: community-collaborative_artBy engaging in long-term collaborations with local communities, the organization explores collective memory and intergenerational knowledge through art because co-creative processes ground artistic expression in lived experience and deepen community relevance.
- Interdisciplinary Art Practicemethodology: interdisciplinary_art_practiceBy fostering collaboration across art forms and breaking down boundaries between creation, performance, and education, the organization cultivates innovation and expands artistic impact because interdisciplinary engagement enables richer, more dynamic creative outcomes.
- Intuitive Expression as Creative Liberationmethodology: intuitive-artistic-expressionBy guiding participants through structured painting and calligraphy exercises rooted in cultural mindfulness, the organization fosters intuitive artistic expression because these practices reduce cognitive overthinking and open pathways to authentic visual language.