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Griffis Art Center Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW LONDON, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Sharon Tripp Griffis. It holds total assets of $789K. Annual income is reported at $92K. Total assets have decreased from $1.2M in 2011 to $789K in 2024. INTERNATIONAL ARTIST-in-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: Established in 1989 artists from around the world are chosen in a competitive selection process. Up to two artists are selected twice a year total of 4 to participate for a period of 3 months each. The Griffis Art Center provides a fully furnished apartment including all utilities amenities internet and a spacious separate artist's studio. During their residency artists may be offered an Open Studio publications filming for educational purposes receptions lectures and introductions to members of the community. All community exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public. Invited painters poets and writers are welcomed to their host country to be immersed in the art ideas culture and spirit of their new communities. Because of Covid-19 there were no Artists-in-Residence in 2022 but the facilities were upgraded and maintained. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST-in-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: Established in 1989 artists from around the world are chosen in a competitive selection process. Up to two artists are selected twice a year total of 4 to participate for a period of 3 months each. The Griffis Art Center provides a fully furnished apartment including all utilities amenities internet and a spacious separate artist's studio. During their residency artists may be offered an Open Studio publications filming for educational purposes receptions lectures and introductions to members of the community. All community exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public. Invited painters poets and writers are welcomed to their host country to be immersed in the art ideas culture and spirit of their new communities. Because of Covid-19 there were no Artists-in-Residence in 2022 but the facilities were upgraded and maintained.
Expenses: $11K
Two Collaborations: 1 With the Tributary Mill Conservancy for the Program Whispering Falls - Where Art & Science Meet. 2 ARTS New London - A virtual Archive Project for the City of New London.
Expenses: $13K
GEMFIRE STUDIO SKY BREAK: These turn-of-the-century properties have been renovated to offer rental apartments for artists writers and composers. The rental rates are kept below market rates to assist artists creating an artistic community within New London and to support the Residency Programs.
Expenses: $90K
The ROGER W. DENNIS IMPRESSIONIST GARDEN: Located on a vacant area between the buildings a large garden planted for the use of the artists and writers living there. In addition to the artists and tenants use neighborhood residents and local elementary and middle school groups use the RWD Garden for art poetry and science projects. Several times during the year the GAC hosts special programs for schoolchildren in the garden.
Expenses: $14K
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST-in-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: Established in 1989 artists from around the world are chosen in a competitive selection process. Up to two artists are selected twice a year total of 4 to participate for a period of 3 months each. The Griffis Art Center provides a fully furnished apartment including all utilities amenities internet and a spacious separate artist's studio. During their residency artists may be offered an Open Studio publications filming for educational purposes receptions lectures and introductions to members of the community. All community exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public. Invited painters poets and writers are welcomed to their host country to be immersed in the art ideas culture and spirit of their new communities. Because of Covid-19 there were no Artists-in-Residence in 2022 but the facilities were upgraded and maintained.
Griffis Art Center Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is April 15th and September 15th. For artists outside the United States of America. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Griffis Art Center Inc. is headquartered in NEW LONDON, CT.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
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$789K
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$789K
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No individual grant records are available. Visit the foundation's 990-PF filings below for detailed grantee information.