named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies
Provides time, space, and resources for artists to develop new works, including choreographers, composers, and interdisciplinary creators, often culminating in public showings or performances.
Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship Showcase
Presents works-in-progress by artists supported through the Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship program, hosted at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park.
Juilliard Risk Lab Residency
Collaborative residency program with The Juilliard School that supports student-led, interdisciplinary performance projects in a boundary-pushing creative environment.
Summer and Fall Performance Series
Annual season of performances featuring dance, theater, music, and multidisciplinary works by established and emerging artists, including previews of new works and returning productions like Nut/Cracked.
Visual Arts Exhibition: Earthly Delights
Annual outdoor and indoor visual art exhibition featuring contemporary artists, primarily from the Hudson Valley, with works installed across the Kaatsbaan grounds and gallery spaces.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivers dance education and training programsOffers the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI), a summer ballet training program for students directed by Paloma Herrera, as well as year-round dance classes and workshops for professional and pre-professional dancers. Includes public in-studio performances showcasing student work from intensives.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts annual festivals, public performances, and seasonal eventsPresents annual outdoor festivals and seasonal programming featuring performances by professional companies such as the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, open rehearsals, participatory events like CITA EN BICI / BIKE DATE, and multidisciplinary works developed during residencies. Events are open to the public and often include community engagement components.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Offers accommodations and event hosting services for artists and organizationsProvides onsite lodging including The Dancers’ Inn with sixteen guest rooms, the Artist Gatehouse with two two-bedroom apartments, and the Artist Farmhouse with catering kitchen access. Supports corporate retreats, private events, and artistic gatherings with capacity for up to 36 guests, multiple studios, breakout rooms, and full catering facilities, with dedicated load-in and load-out periods.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operates a public visual arts exhibition programHosts free, curated visual arts exhibitions in the Lobby Gallery and outdoor grounds during the Annual Festival and beyond, including themed shows like "Earthly Delights" featuring contemporary Hudson Valley artists. Exhibitions are open to the public on weekdays and before events, with additional programming such as curator- and artist-led art walks.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Provides accessible performance and studio facilities for public and private useOperates a 153-acre cultural park in Tivoli, NY, with multiple indoor and outdoor venues including a Black Box Theater (capacity 342), a Mountain Stage comparable to the Metropolitan Opera Stage, the Stanford White Music Barn (capacity 150), and wheelchair-accessible studios and theaters. Offers hourly and daily rentals for studios and performance spaces.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provides artist residencies and creative development programsOffers creative residencies for artists at all career stages across dance, theater, music, film, poetry, culinary, media, and visual arts, using state-of-the-art facilities. These include year-long and project-based residencies, with public showings or performances as part of the creative process.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distributes embodied performance experiences through a free lending libraryOffers a free, self-guided Performance Lending Library of audio-based, embodied performance experiences available to the public during the Annual Festival, enabling participatory engagement with dance and performance art.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.49M
Contributions & grants$434K29%
Program service revenue$921K62%
Investment income$2210%
Other revenue$132K
expenses
Total expenses$1.40M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$592K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.65M
Cash$189K
Investments$0
Liabilities$911K
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA REED | MANAGING DIR | 40 | $84K |
board members · 6
- HILLARY GREENE — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN GREENE — TREASURER
- KEVIN MCKENZIE — CHAIR
- MARTINE VAN HAMEL — EMERITUS TRU
- SIOUX LOGAN — SECRETARY
- SONJA KOSTICH — RESIGNED JUN
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 44 Arts Productive Partner — Organization through which Michèle Steinwald serves as Guest Curator for the 2025 and 2026 Annual Festivals at Kaatsbaan.
- American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Partner — Collaborates with Kaatsbaan to present performances featuring rising ballet dancers in classical and contemporary works.
- Hudson Station Government — Amtrak station located 17 miles from Kaatsbaan, providing additional rail access for event attendees.
- Juilliard Partner — Partners with Kaatsbaan for artist residencies resulting in public showings of new works by the Juilliard Risk Lab.
- Lachaise Foundation Partner — Provides long-term loan of two world-renowned Gaston Lachaise bronzes exhibited at Kaatsbaan.
- Mikhail Baryshnikov Partner — Endorsed Kaatsbaan's programs, affirming their artistic impact on the dance community.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting Kaatsbaan’s programs and capital projects, with additional support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Kaatsbaan Cultural Park’s programs, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Nichole Canuso Partner — Collaborates with choreographer Nichole Canuso for performances and programming at Kaatsbaan.
- Rhinecliff Station Government — Amtrak station located 12 miles from Kaatsbaan, providing rail access for event attendees.
- Tivoli Free Library Partner — Collaborates with Kaatsbaan to present the CITA EN BICI / BIKE DATE event during the Annual Festival.
- Upstate Art Weekend Partner — Participates in the regional art event Upstate Art Weekend.
- info@kaatsbaan.org Partner — Primary contact point for volunteer inquiries and coordination.
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.
- Accessibility and Inclusion through Design and Supportmethodology: accessibility-inclusionBy designing facilities and events with physical and digital accessibility in mind and providing volunteer support, the organization ensures inclusive participation because removing structural and sensory barriers enables broader community engagement.
- Artist Partnership Modelmethodology: artist-partnership modelBy collaborating with distinguished artists and companies, the organization strengthens its programming and residencies because partnerships with established figures elevate artistic quality, expand networks, and attract broader audiences.
- Integrated Classical and Contemporary Dance Trainingmethodology: integrated-classical-contemporary-trainingBy combining classical and contemporary dance techniques with performance opportunities for new works, the organization develops well-rounded, versatile dancers because exposure to diverse styles and creation fosters technical mastery and artistic adaptability.
- Interdisciplinary Narrative Performancemethodology: interdisciplinary_narrative_performanceBy integrating dance with spoken word and storytelling, the organization creates multidisciplinary performances that explore complex social themes such as identity and cultural expectations, because narrative depth enhances audience engagement and emotional resonance.
- Residency-Based Artistic Developmentmethodology: residency-based_artistic_developmentBy providing long-term creative residencies in a dedicated rural environment, the organization enables deep, reflective artistic creation and innovation because sustained time and space free from urban constraints allow for extended development of complex works.