2025-01-30T05:48:46-08:00 2024-08-31 831983117 Schaeffer Fink & Moss CPAs PC 500 Bi-County Boulevard Suite 106 Farmingdale NY 11735 990 2023-09-01 161086123 TIOGA COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS INC TIOGA ARTS COUNCIL TIOG 6076870785 179 FRONT STREET OWEGO NY 13827 NADINE BIGSBY President 2025-01-30 true true Peter M Schaeffer P00153754 2128401610 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NADINE BIGSBY 179 FRONT STREET OWEGO NY 13827 276999 false X N/A X 1978 NY THE TIOGA ARTS COUNCIL ENRICHES THE CULTURAL LIVES OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS BY INITIATING AND FACILITATING CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND COLLABORATIONS. THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PREFORMANCES, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, THE TIOGA ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES A CENTRAL PLATFORM FOR A CREATIVE COMMUNITY. 10 10 3 15 0 68682 224412 23570 52557 9 30 3749 0 96010 276999 8500 0 55556 82492 0 2500 50381 102777 105937 193769 -9927 83230 107796 190880 853 707 106943 190173 X THE TIOGA ARTS COUNCIL ENRICHES THE CULTURAL LIVES OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS BY INITIATING AND FACILITATING CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND COLLABORATIONS. THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PREFORMANCES, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, THE TIOGA ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES A CENTRAL PLATFORM FOR A CREATIVE COMMUNITY. true false 48323 PUBLIC ARTS - KNOWING THAT STUDIES CONFIRM PUBLIC ART CAN BEAUTIFY SPACE BUILD COMMUNITY IDENTITY, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT , PUBLIC ART HAS BECOME A STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOR TAC. TAC FACILITATED TWO PUBLIC ART PROJECTS IN FY 2023. ON JUNE 5, 2024 TAC'S AND MURALIST, BRUCE GREIG, COMPLETED RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE ICONIC "OWEGO" MURAL FOR $25,000. THE OUTDOOR MURAL IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH FACADE OF THE JJ NEWBERRY BUILDING AT 43-45 LAKE STREET IN OWEGO, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF MAIN AND LAKE STREETS AND IS DIRECTLY AT THE FOOT OF NORTH AVENUE. THE MURAL MEASURES TWENTY-FOUR FEET HIGH BY EIGHTY-FIVE FEET WIDE, COVERING 2,040 SQUARE FEET, AND APPROXIMATELY 5.2 MILLION VEHICLES VIEW THE MURAL EACH YEAR.TAC INITIATED A SECOND PUBLIC ART PROJECT, OWEGO ANIMAL MOSAIC SERIES WITH ARTIST EMILY JABLON FOR $2,500 IN FY 2023. EACH INDIVIDUAL PANEL IS 2.5' X 2.5 AND FEATURES AN INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL MOSAIC - OSPREY, WOODCHUCK, EASTERN NEWT, A GOLDEN SHINER FISH, AND A ONE-EYED SPHYNX MOTH. UNDER JABLON'S GUIDANCE, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE HELPING TO BUILD EACH PANEL. ONCE COMPLETE THE SERIES WILL BE INSTALLED IN AN ALLEY LOCATED AT 55-57 NORTH AVENUE. 45217 28228 ELEDA: EVERYDAY LIFE, EVERY DAY ART (ELEDA) IS AN ANNUAL, JURIED REGIONAL ART SHOW. THE EXHIBITION FEATURES WORK FROM ARTISTSWITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF OWEGO, ENCOMPASSING 25 COUNTIES IN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA. IN FY 2023, ELEDA WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS IN ITS GOAL TO SERVE THE ARTS AND SERVE THROUGH THE ARTS. TAC RECEIVED OVER 200 SUBMISSIONS FROM AN AVERAGE 88 ARTISTS. VER THE COURSE OF THE EXHIBITION, ELEDA GENERATED $16,786 IN ARTWORK PAYMENTS, COUNTED OVER 600 VISITORS, PAID $3,100 IN AWARDS, AND RAISED $2,475 TO SUPPORT TAC'S ART A LA CART, A FREE ARTS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY AND DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR FOOD INSECURE AND RURAL YOUTH IN TIOGA COUNTY, NY. ELEDA IS HELD FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AT A LEASTED HISTORIC BARN AND ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE AT CLOUD CROFT STUDIOS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO VISIT THE EXHIBIT FOR FREE AND BRING A PICNIC TO ENJOY THE SECENIC SURROUNDINGS. 24429 15387 GALLERY: TAC OPERATES GALLERY SPACE LOCATED AT 179 FRONT STREET IN OWEGO. IN THE MAIN GALLERY,TAC FEATURES A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND GROUPSHOWS FOR ARTISTS 18+ YEARS OLD. THE YOUTHGALLERY MIRRORS THE MAIN GALLERY GIVING YOUTH A SPACE TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK IN A GALLERY SETTING AND LEARN ABOUT EXHIBITIONS. ALL WHO EXHIBIT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR WORK. IN ADDITIONTP ARTWORK DISPLAYS, TAC HOSTS TALKS, LITERARY READINGS, AND MAKE-AND-TAKEWORKSHOPS. ONE OF TAC'S CORE COMMITMENTS IS TO SERVE THE ARTS. THE GALLERY EMBODIES THIS ORGANIZATIONALVALUE, PROVIDING A SPACE TO CELEBRATE WORK, TO CONNECT ARTISTS WITH NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH ARTIST TALKS, AND TO FACILITATE ARTWORK SALES. IN FY 2023, TAC SOLD $15,386, OF ART,THROUGH ITS GALLERYPROGRAMS AND SERVED 274 ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND CREATIVES OF ALL AGES. 59893 18150 177862 true true false 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 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 3 0 false 3 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false MICHAEL POE 6076870785 179 FRONT STREET OWEGO NY 13827 CHRISTINA DI STEFANO Executive Dir. 36.00 0.00 X 41892 0 0 ANDREW FITZSIMMONS Director 3.00 0.00 X 7250 0 0 T BENJAMIN HOBBS Director 2.00 0.00 X 748 0 0 DARRYL LINDSAY Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NADINE BIGSBY President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHEYE ARRINGTON Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE POE Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES WAHLS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIM JACKSON Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL POE Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY MACK Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 49890 0 false false false 0 29323 6825 84014 104250 224412 ART & LITERATURE SALES 459420 37532 37532 ART CLASSES 611600 2662 2662 ARTIST STUDIO RENTAL 531190 6950 6950 ELEDA REGISTRATION FEES 711300 3073 3073 RETAIL ART SUPPLY/GIFT SH 459420 2194 2194 146 146 52557 30 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 276999 52587 X 0 8500 8500 0 0 63680 53680 7500 2500 0 12693 10793 1900 0 118 111 7 6001 5101 900 0 0 1377 1277 100 0 0 0 63019 63019 3927 3927 7363 6263 1100 4792 4092 700 697 697 5046 4296 750 220 220 0 0 8 8 0 163 163 3161 2711 450 ALL OTHER EXPENSES 3820 3820 ART A LA CART 3471 3471 ART SUPPLIES FOR RETAIL SHOP 2264 2264 ELEDA ARTIST REFRESHMENT 2147 2147 1302 1302 193769 177862 13407 2500 23471 4933 40121 141906 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 190301 146260 44204 44041 0 0 0 0 0 107796 190880 853 707 853 707 X 44204 44041 62739 146132 106943 190173 107796 190880 83230 X false false false X 68041 111855 100132 95753 276969 652750 0 0 68041 111855 100132 95753 276969 652750 0 652750 8 14 9 30 61 0 0 652811 0.99990 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 49912 25545 24367 117233 98532 18701 22156 21314 842 1000 869 131 44041 SALES TAX PAYABLE. 707 707 false 0 0 TRAIN ARTISTS HOW TO APPLY FOR GRAN 1 6000 CREATE ART SYMPOSIUM OF 6 LECTURES 1 1500 POET RESIDENCY AND WORKSHOP 1 WEEK 1 1000 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 THE ORGANIZATION ADDED NEW PROGRAM SERVICES DUE TO THE RECEIPT OF A NYSCA GRANT WHICH ALLOWED IT TO IMPLEMENT ITS UNIQUE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE WHICH UTILIZES STIPENDS PAID TO ARTISTS TO IMPLEMENT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. THIS ADDRESS OUR MISSION TO PAY ARTISTS FOR WHAT THEY DO AS WELL AS TO BUILD A LOYAL CADRE OF ARTISTS SUPPORTING THE VISION OF OUR ORGANIZATION. THESE NEW PROGRAM SERVICES ARE DETAILED BELOW IN (02)AND INCLUDE, CREATIVE SYMPOSIUM, MEMORY MAKER, ARTIST RESIDENCY, SUBSIDIZED ART CLASSES, YOUTH OUTREACH. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: CONCERTS IN THE PARK: EACH YEAR TCAA HOSTS ITS ANNUAL, FREE SIX-PART SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. THESE CONCERTS ARE HELD IN THE OWEGOHICKORIES PARK BANDSTAND AND SUPPORTS OVER 60 MUSICIANS AND SERVE OVER 1,500 VISITORS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CREATIVE SYMPOSIUM: THE CREATIVE SYMPOSIUM SERIES IS A FREE SIX PART SERIES THAT IS A NEW ENDEAVOR TO CREATE A SPACE IN WHICH CREATIVES OF ALL DISCIPLINES AND AT EVERY STATGE OF THEIR CAREER CAN ENGAGE IN ARTISTIC DIALOGUE, EXPLORE WAYS TO GROW IN THEIR CRAFT, AND CULTIVATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CAMARADERIE. THE PRIMARY PROGRAM GOAL: TO PAY ARTISTS TO TEACH ARTISTS. THIS YEAR WE PAID 7 ARTISTS TO TEACH OVER 80 OTHER ARTISTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: MEMORY MAKER: TCAA HIRED THE MEMORY MAKER PROJECT TO BRING FREE ARTS-ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO 50 CLIENTS AT ASSISTED LIVINGFACILITIES AND SOME SUFFERING FROM MEMORY LOSS IN OWEGO AND WAVERLY, NY. AN EXHIBIT OF THEIR WORK WAS HELD AT THE LOCAL TOURISM CENTER OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: ART RESIDENCIES POETRY: TCAA HOSTS A POET IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM WHEREIN A POET FROM OUTSIDE THE AREA IS INVITED TO OWEGO, RECEIVES AN HONORARIUM AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A PREMIER LOCATION-OFTEN AWAY FROM RESTRICTIONS AND PRESSURES OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. IT ALSO ALLOWS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO CONNECT WITH A NEW CREATIVE VISION AND VOICE. THE ARTIST ALSO IS PROVIDED FREE ACCOMODATIONS FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILY AT THE CLOUD CROFT STUDIOS BARN APARTMENT WITH THE CCS SCHOOLHOUSE AVAILABLE FOR STUDIO AND INSTRUCTIONAL USE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: RT CLASSES: TO SUPPORT ART EDUCATION, TAC SUPPORTS WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY LOCAL ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND OTHER CREATIVES. IT USES A COMMISSION STRUCTURE TOGETHER WITH A SEEDING STIPEND TO COMPENSATE ARTISTS AND COVER A PORTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: STUDENT ART PACKS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS AND COPS FOR A CAUSE, TAC CURATES AND DELIVERS A PACK OF FREE ART SUPPLIES TO 24 YOUTH WHO SHOW ARTISTIC PROMISE, BUT DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO ACCESS OR AFFORD SUPPLIES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: RT A LA CART:ART SUPPLIES TO SUMMER CHILDREN MEAL SITES. EACH SUMMER, TAC PREPARES AND DELIVERS FIVE, FREE WEEKLY ARTS-ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 120 YOUTH WHO ATTEND SUMMER MEAL SITES, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT TIOGA COUNTY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: ARTIST STUDIO RENTAL: TAC'S ARTIST STUDIO RENTAL PROGRAM PROVIDES BELOW-MARKET RENTAL STUDIO SPACE FOR EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS, AND WRITERS IN TIOGA COUNTY, NY. IN ADDITION TO SEMI-PRIVATE STUDIO SPACES, THERE IS SHARED COMMON SPACEWITH OTHER CREATIVES, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION, SOCIALIZATION, LEARNING AND SKILL SHARING ABOVE A PUBLIC GALLERY SPACE. THESE THREE STUDIOS EXTEND THE GALLERY SPACES OF THE MAIN TCAC GALLERY BELOW DURING PUBLIC OPENINGS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: ARTFULLY SQUARED: ARTFULLY SQUARED IS AN ANNUAL, CROWD-SOURCED EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER FOR TAC. CREATIVES OF ALL AGES AND ALL MEDIA CREATE AND DONATE SMALL ARTWORKS TO DISPLAY AND SELL IN THE GALLERY. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT TCAA MISSION PROGRAMS. THIS IS A SHARED COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE WHERE "ARTISTS" OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCES CAN DISPLAY THEIR TALLENTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: SHELF LIFE INSTALLATION: TCAA LAUNCHED A NEW INSTALLATION INITIATIVE IN JULY 2024. TWO ARTISTS WERE INVITED AND PAID TO CREATE ANINSTALLATION IN A HISTORIC BARN AND GALLERY SPACE (CLOUD CROFT STUDIOS) THAT WAS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE PUBLIC WAS INVITED TO EXPLORE THE INSTALLATION AND BRING PICNICS TO ENJOY THROUGHOUT THE SECNIC GROUNDS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 14: RURAL YOUTH OUTREACH: WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE TIOGA COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU, TCAA PAID THREE ARTIST EDUCATORS TO FACILITATE THREE FREE ARTS ENRICHMENT SESSIONS AT LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS IN APALACHIN, NEWARK VALLEY, AND SPENCER VAN ETTEN. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 15: ART SHOP/RETAIL: TCCA HAS A SPECIALTY RETAIL STORE OFFERING AN ARRAY OF ARTISTS' MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, ARTISAN GOODS, AND GALLERYSPACE TO SHOWCASE AND SELL ARTISTS' WORK YEAR-ROUND. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 16: ARTIST NAVIGATOR: TCCA IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL ARTIST TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A GRANT NAVIGATOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO ASSIST ARTISTS IN UNDERSTANDING, APPLYING FOR AND EXECUTING AVAILABLE NY GRANTS. THIS PROGRAM HAS SERVED AT LEAST 35 ARTISTS TO DATE AND CONTINUES INTO THE CURRENT FY. IN FY 2023 7 WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN HELD, 4 GRANTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND 1 GRANT HAS BEEN AWARDED. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 17: HOME TOURS: TCCA HELD A HOME TOUR AS A FUNDRAISER THAT ADHERES CLOSELY TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. LOCAL HISTORIC HOMES ARE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC TO SHOWCASE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. REVENUS IS GENERATED THROUGH TICKET SALES. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 MICHAEL AND SUZANNE POE ARE BOTH BOARD MEMBERS, ARE MARRIED AND ARE OCOWNERS OF CLOUD CROFT STUDIOS, LLC. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 THE ORGANIZATIONS BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED WITH SUPPORT FROM NYCON. NOTABLE CHANGES ARE ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2: THE NUMBER OF SEATS ON THE BOARD HAS BEEN LOWERED FROM EIGHT TO FIVE. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5.2: THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR A DIRECTOR SHALL BE THREE YEARS IN DURATION (WAS PREVIOUSLY UNSPECIFIED).ARTICLEIX, SECTION 1: MEMBERSHIP VOTE REQUIRED TO AMEND BYLAWS HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM 3/4 TO 2/3 MAJORITY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 AND RECOMMENDS IT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 AND RECOMMENDS IT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL IN DECEMBER TO SUBMIT BY JANUARY 15. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DEVELOPED AND APPROVED AS FOLLOWS: A REVIEW OF PREVAILLING ED SALARIES FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IS REVIEWED ALONG WITH HISTORICAL ED SALARIES FOR THE ORGANIZATIOBN. THE SCOPE OF WORK THE ORGANIZATION ED IS RESONSIBLE FOR IS CONSIDERED. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEWS THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION AND RECCOMMENDS TO THE FULL BOARD TO EITHER ACCEPT OR REJECT. THE FULL BOARD VOTES ON THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.