Cuban Artists Fund Inc C/o Ben Rodriguez-cubenas

What it reported doing in 2024

Since 1998 the cuban artists fund (caf), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has supported artists of cuban ancestry in the u.s. And in cuba, as well as provided the public with programs aimed at creating broader appreciation for cuban arts and its global impact both historically and in today's society. Caf has been recognized as a leader in the cuba - united states cultural exchange sphere. Caf supports artists by organizing, funding, and promoting cuban artists, arts and cultural projects, and cultural exchanges that lead to meaningful dialogue and tangible projects. The cuban artists fund supports artists and arts projects in a variety of ways including: " technical assistance - for emerging artists, increasing their visibility or organizing a solo show can be overwhelming. Caf has assisted artists by aiding them in: logistical support for exhibitions and cultural exchanges, letters of invitation (facilitating travel), letters of recommendation (i.e. Scholarships, fellowships, and residencies), media engagement, travel/accommodations, translation, licensing rights, and organizing cultural exchange" grants to artists and art projects - caf is committed to assisting artists and art projects through grants of funds and in-kind donations. Grants often assist in the purchase of art supplies, exhibition expenses, research, travel, and per diems during the production of art/projects." residency program - our residencies supports the creation and presentation of contemporary art. In addition, we focus on network support, public exposure, and project and production support. Each year, caf provides grantees with free private studio space at one of several venues." curator in residence - this program affords emerging art professionals to implement an exhibition through caf and, by extension, through our partners. The experience serves as a learning tool for curators, teaching valuable lessons in the production of an exhibition from start to finish." conference & symposia - as an enabler of dialogue and mutual understanding, caf has organized and participated in a variety of conferences and academic activity.dracula's briefcase exhibition: a collaboration between the multi-disciplinary artists: alina aguila, cucu diamantes & orestes hernndezopening reception: saturday march 23, 2024 | 2:00 - 7:00 pmon view until friday march 29 by appointment. Location: cuban artists fund studio, 208 e 51st st, New York, nydracula's briefcase has many facets. On the one hand, it conveys liberation that comes in part from rebellion. On the other hand, it embraces tradition that rejects the confines of time. Dracula's briefcase holds secrets by distancing itself from the ordinary. It welcomes mystery and abstraction. Modern societies drain the vitality of life and feed on the soul of cultures. The artist intervenes by forcing a halt of the gaze. As a result, forgiveness and transformation come from art and ultimately from the universeyanelis mora morales' open studio exhibition, reconciliationtuesday, may 21, 2024 | 5:00 - 8:00pm. Cuban artists fund studio, 208 e 51st st, 2nd floor, New York, ny.for yanelis mora morales, reconciliation as a title refers to her ongoing visual and emotional journey in New York. It is in New York that her perception of art underwent a deep transformation. It is also here that she experienced the worst moments of her life as well as a rebirth as an individual and an artist.the youth art fund. Life impulse-a presentation by neida pealvertuesday, october 6, 2024 | 1:00pmjoin in person at: residency unlimited, 360 court street (main green church doors), brooklyn ny 11231in this presentation, curator neida pealver (currently in residency at caf & ru) will talk about the fondo de arte joven (the youth art fund), a cultural platform founded in cuba in january 2023. It is currently functioning as an inclusive space for creation, significantly impacting the new generation of artists and curators.kal rodrguez-pea & friends concertpo

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 75.8%; rating input score 76
• Program expense ratio: 79.5%; rating input score 80

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 4.7%; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.37; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 27.4%; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.4% per year; rating input score 100; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -6.6% per year; rating input score 0; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -4.6% per year; rating input score 0; 17th percentile among comparable filings