2024-04-23T13:50:43-04:00 2023-08-31 133747593 VARGAS & RIVERA CPA'S LLP 586 ROUTE 304 NEW CITY NY 10956 990 2022-09-01 204611534 CLAY ART CENTER INC CLAY 9149372047 40 BEECH STREET PORT CHESTER NY 10573 EMILY PECK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9149372047 2024-04-22 true EMILY PECK 999009999 false LUIS C RIVERA P00645103 8456383113 2024-04-22 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z EMILY PECK 40 BEECH STREET PORT CHESTER NY 10573 1785086 false X WWW.CLAYARTCENTER.ORG X 2006 NY CLAY ART CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR STUDIO PRACTICE, EXHIBITIONS, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 16 16 14 115 0 477617 651774 967673 1085358 668 18094 -30034 567 1415924 1755793 24000 10000 0 546552 662081 0 152284 737551 843044 1308103 1515125 107821 240668 907054 1813866 219129 885273 687925 928593 X CLAY ART CENTER IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, CREATIVITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR STUDIO PRACTICE, EXHIBITIONS, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. false false 870071 10000 866318 ADULTS & YOUTH CLASSES: CLAY ART CENTER (THE CENTER) PRESENTS CLASSES RANGING IN EXPERIENCE LEVEL FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED IN WHEEL THROWING, POTTERY, SCULPTURE, & HAND BUILDING. THE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND SERVE THE WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS MORNING, AFTERNOON, AND FULL DAY CLASSES IN THE SUMMER. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS OPEN STUDIO HOURS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN WEEKLY CLASSES. THE OPEN STUDIO HOURS GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON THEIR PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME AND TO DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC SKILLS. WORKSHOPS: TO FURTHER ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE CENTER PRESENTS MONTHLY WORKSHOPS BY NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS. VARYING IN LENGTH FROM ONE TO FIVE DAYS, THEY ARE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AND BE INSPIRED BY TEACHERS AND WORKING ARTISTS. COMMUNITY ARTS: OUR COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING AT-RISK YOUTH AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ENRICHING CERAMIC ARTS CLASSES ON AND OFF SITE THROUGH FUNDED PARTNERSHIPS WIH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, WE DESIRE TO PROVIDE FURTHER ACCESS TO THE UNDESERVED, SO THAT THEY TOO ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE CERAMIC ARTS. 176645 153767 STUDIO ART PROGRAM: THE CENTER OFFERS ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND SHARED STUDIO SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO CONTINUE WORKING IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. ASSOCIATE ARTISTS HAVE ACCESS TO GLAZING AND FIRING FACILITIES. THE ARTIST, ONCE JURIED IN BY A PEER ARTIST COMMITTEE, PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SHARING RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEING A PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE CENTER'S STUDIOS ARE A PLACE WHERE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT FLOURISH. ALL ARTISTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER STUDIO CHORES. THE STUDIOS ARE WELL EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC WHEELS, EXTRUDERS, SLAB ROLLERS, PUG MILLS, ELECTRICK, AND GAS KILNS AND A COMMON, WELL STOCKED GLAZE AREA. EACH ARTIST HAS UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE CENTER'S FACILITIES. RESIDENCY PROGRAM: THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY PROGRAM BEGINS EACH SEPTEMBER AND IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THREE BACHELOR AND MASTERS OF FINE ARTS (BFA/MFA) GRADUATES. IT IS DESIGNED FOR EMERGING ARTISTS WHO NEED TIME AND SPACE TO DEVELOP THEIR VOICE. THEY GAIN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE TEACHING CLASSES AND CONTRIBUTE THEIR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE BY MANAGING MANY JOBS AT THE STUDIO. RESIDENTS RECEIVE PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE, FULL ACCESS TO THE STUDIO'S FACILITIES AND A SHOW IN THE GALLERY AT THE END OF THE RESIDENCY. 195987 65273 EXHIBITIONS: THE FOCUS OF THE GALLERY IS DEDICATED TO EXHIBITING CERAMICS; TO SHOWCASE THE WORK OF EMERGING AND UNDER RECOGNIZED, MID CAREER AND MATURE ARTISTS. ANNUALLY, THERE ARE JURIED SOLO AND GROUP INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS FEATURING EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS. THE SHOP AT THE CENTER HIGHLIGHTS HANDMADE POTTERY AND OBJECTS FOR THE HOME BY THE CENTER'S ARTISTS AND INVITED GUESTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE ANNUAL CLAY ARTS CENTER ARTIST HOLIDAY SHOW HAS BECOME KNOWN AS THE SHOWCASE FOR HANDMADE CERAMICS IN THE COUNTY, WHILE RISING STARTS ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION FEATURES TALENT FROM THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 1242703 true true false false false false false false true false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 45 0 true 14 true false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NY X EMILY PECK 9149372047 40 BEECH STREET PORT CHESTER NY 10573 X EMILY PECK EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 105000 0 0 ROBIN HENSCHEL SEE SCHEDULE O MEMBER 3.00 X 6837 0 0 SALLY NG-BRIGGS SEE SCHEDULE O VICE PRESIDE 3.00 X X 1319 0 0 ROSE FOLEY SEE SCHEDULE O SECRETARY 3.00 X X 605 0 0 CLAIRE COHEN SEE SCHEDULE O MEMBER 3.00 X 511 0 0 EARLENE HARDIE COX SEE SCHEDULE O MEMBER 3.00 X 504 0 0 JESSIE BERKOWITZ MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 VALERIE CALLOWAY MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CARTER MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL CHEVLOWE PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK HANKIN MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT KLEIN MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA MACKENZIE MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 EMMA MCKEE SECRETARY 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOE ORLANDO TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 DIANA SANTAMARIA-CLAY SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JUDITH WEBER MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 114776 1 false false false 120383 45000 486391 13930 651774 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 611610 866318 866318 ARTIST FEES 713990 153767 153767 EXHIBITIONS 713990 65273 65273 1085358 18094 18094 29360 120383 29293 67 67 500 500 500 1755793 1085358 18661 10000 10000 105769 77211 7404 21154 468569 342055 32800 93714 36699 26790 2569 7340 51044 37262 3573 10209 34483 34483 38079 21769 12682 3628 11638 11638 41398 29006 5140 7252 9192 3033 6159 242111 237269 4842 6822 6822 13127 12864 263 29384 29384 TEACHERS' FEES 261995 261995 STUDIO SUPPLIES 73182 73182 ARTISTS COMMISSIONS 39738 39738 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 17748 17748 24147 11759 3401 8987 1515125 1242703 120138 152284 275193 315629 535080 527588 5249 4073 8722 1495 1036629 283077 73800 753552 9010 211529 907054 1813866 21506 41628 185718 222440 11905 12650 425367 183188 219129 885273 X 515994 736310 171931 192283 687925 928593 907054 1813866 X 240668 X false true X true false X 317802 430080 642045 477617 651774 2519318 802497 465369 689466 967673 1085358 4010363 29360 29360 1120299 895449 1331511 1445290 1766492 6559041 6559041 3721 3670 1967 668 18094 28120 3721 3670 1967 668 18094 28120 1124020 899119 1333478 1445958 1784586 6587161 0.99570 0.99810 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 687500 3429 684071 131192 122055 9137 188090 129238 58852 29847 28355 1492 753552 OPERATING LEASE ROU 183188 DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS 19331 SECURITY DEPOSITS 8000 UTILITY DEPOSITS 1010 211529 OPERATING LEASE ROU 183188 183188 2012339 247966 8580 256546 1755793 1755793 1771671 247966 8580 256546 1515125 1515125 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B THE CENTER HOLDS SECURITY DEPOSITS FROM ARTISTS IN AN ESCROW ACCOUNT. THESE DEPOSITS ARE RETURNED TO THE ARTISTS WHEN THEIR RESIDENCY IS FINISHED AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE REPORTED TO THE CENTER'S SPACE. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS-FUNDRAISING 8,580 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS-FUNDRAISING 8,580 GALA 149743 120383 29360 6685 22608 149743 120383 29360 6685 22608 29293 67 false RESIDENT ARTISTS STIPENDS 10000 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 EACH YEAR, INDIVIDUALS APPLY FOR A ONE YEAR RESIDENCY AT CLAY ART CENTER. EACH RESIDENT RECEIVES A MONTHLY STIPEND WHICH IS TO BE UTILIZED FOR SUPPLIES AND FIRING SO THAT THE ARTISTS CAN CONCENTRATE ON THEIR ART DURING THE YEAR. THERE IS NO SUPERVISION OF HOW THE STIPEND IS SPENT ONCE THE RESIDENCY HAS BEEN AWARDED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A ADULTS & YOUTH CLASSES: CLAY ART CENTER (THE CENTER) PRESENTS CLASSES RANGING IN EXPERIENCE LEVEL FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED IN WHEEL THROWING, POTTERY, SCULPTURE, & HAND BUILDING. THE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN AND SERVE THE WESTCHESTER & CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS MORNING, AFTERNOON, AND FULL DAY CLASSES IN THE SUMMER. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS OPEN STUDIO HOURS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN WEEKLY CLASSES. THE OPEN STUDIO HOURS GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON THEIR PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME AND TO DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC SKILLS. WORKSHOPS: TO FURTHER ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE CENTER PRESENTS MONTHLY WORKSHOPS BY NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS. VARYING IN LENGTH FROM ONE TO FIVE DAYS, THEY ARE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN AND BE INSPIRED BY TEACHERS AND WORKING ARTISTS. COMMUNITY ARTS: OUR COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING AT-RISK YOUTH AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ENRICHING CERAMIC ARTS CLASSES ON AND OFF SITE THROUGH FUNDED PARTNERSHIPS WIH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, WE DESIRE TO PROVIDE FURTHER ACCESS TO THE UNDESERVED, SO THAT THEY TOO ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE CERAMIC ARTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B STUDIO ART PROGRAM: THE CENTER OFFERS ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND SHARED STUDIO SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO CONTINUE WORKING IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. ASSOCIATE ARTISTS HAVE ACCESS TO GLAZING AND FIRING FACILITIES. THE ARTIST, ONCE JURIED IN BY A PEER ARTIST COMMITTEE, PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SHARING RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEING A PART OF A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE CENTER'S STUDIOS ARE A PLACE WHERE CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT FLOURISH. ALL ARTISTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER STUDIO CHORES. THE STUDIOS ARE WELL EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC WHEELS, EXTRUDERS, SLAB ROLLERS, PUG MILLS, ELECTRICK, AND GAS KILNS AND A COMMON, WELL STOCKED GLAZE AREA. EACH ARTIST HAS UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE CENTER'S FACILITIES. RESIDENCY PROGRAM: THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY PROGRAM BEGINS EACH SEPTEMBER AND IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THREE BACHELOR AND MASTERS OF FINE ARTS (BFA/MFA) GRADUATES. IT IS DESIGNED FOR EMERGING ARTISTS WHO NEED TIME AND SPACE TO DEVELOP THEIR VOICE. THEY GAIN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE TEACHING CLASSES AND CONTRIBUTE THEIR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE BY MANAGING MANY JOBS AT THE STUDIO. RESIDENTS RECEIVE PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE, FULL ACCESS TO THE STUDIO'S FACILITIES AND A SHOW IN THE GALLERY AT THE END OF THE RESIDENCY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE CENTER HAD ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. AFTER THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND WAS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE IRS, IT WAS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS WERE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ISSUE WAS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN WAS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY SHALL COMPLETE THE CENTER'S ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. IN THE INTERIM BETWEEN THE ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND EMPLOYEE TO MAKE AMENDMENTS TO HIS OR HER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IF EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE CHANGED IN A MANNER THAT CAUSES HIS OR HER MOST RECENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO BECOME INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CENTER'S SECRETARY TO ASSURE THAT THESE STATEMENTS ARE TIMELY EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED AND TO KEEP A FILE OF THOSE STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CENTER'S PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER TO BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE CENTER'S BOARD ANY ACTUALLY OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT COMES TO HIS OR HER ATTENTION IN ANY WAY. SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISE, THE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR WOULD BE RECUSED FROM VOTING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY. IT IS DONE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH IS COMPRISED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT IS THE ONLY POSITION THAT REPORTS TO AND IS REVIEWED DIRECTLY BY THE BOARD. THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED IN OCTOBER OF 2019 AND WILL BE REVIEWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CENTER'S GUIDELINES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE RETURN IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF THE INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, FORM 990, FORM 1023, AND THE BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY CALLING THE CENTER DIRECTLY. FORM 990, PART VII THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AS TEACHERS OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS OR RECEIVED ARTIST COMMISSIONS FOR THE SALES IN THE SHOP: ROBIN HENSCHEL SALLY NG-BRIGGS CLAIRE COHEN EARLENE HARDIE COX ROSE FOLEY SUCH COMPENSATION HAS BEEN REPORTED ON FORM 1099 AND IF THE ORGANIZATION DIDN'T FILE A FORM 1099-NEC OR FORM 1099-MISC BECAUSE THE AMOUNTS PAID WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLD, THEN THE CENTER INCLUDED AND REPORTED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS-FUNDRAISING 8,580 COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS-FUNDRAISING -8,580