CLARISSA SOTO JOSEPHS WILL ASSUME THE ROLE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Pentacle is very pleased to announce the first generational leadership transition in its 45-year history! On July 1st, 2021 Clarissa Soto Josephs will assume the role of Executive Director of Pentacle, the first BIPOC woman and the first non-founder… Read the full story
This summer we are happy to announce that Pentacle’s Executive Director, Clarissa Soto Josephs, will be offering Pentacle artists FREE 30-minute consultations. Artists may use this time to ask specific questions, share their feedback on Pentacle’s services, or use this time as an administrative assessment for their artistic entity. Talking… Read the full story
Pentacle’s Career Development programs cultivate the next generation of leaders For Small Businesses: Need an Intern? Pentacle’s High School Internship Program seeks small businesses who are interested in expanding their administrative capacity through a structured internship program. The program matches each participating entity with a self-motivated high school… Read the full story
[1981] Pentacle Creates Foundation for Independent Artists We are diving into our archival materials and excited to share finds from Pentacle’s Legacy project on #WayBackWednesdays. On this Way Back Wednesday, we are sharing Pentacle’s Foundation for Independent Artists (FIA): Since its creation in 1981, FIA has… Read the full story
About the Organization: Pentacle’s mission is to design and provide unique and robust programs of support for performing artists at critical stages in their careers. At the same time, Pentacle enriches the cultural landscape through cross-sector partnerships in multiple communities across NYC and the U.S. Since 1976, Pentacle… Read the full story
WHAT: Fiscal sponsorship 101, webinar WHEN: November 18th, 3:00pm WHERE: Zoom RSVP to receive the meeting link. Designed for both emerging and established artists looking to expand and define their business practices through increasing their donor base and planning year-end appeals. Originally imagined… Read the full story
Pentacle is thrilled to announce three new staff members: Dorothy Chen, Brittany Couch, and Erin Kenna. In addition, veteran staff members Sandy Garcia and Quincie Hydock have some exciting updates! We are investing in our staff in order to continue refining our services and develop new artist programming for… Read the full story
Pentacle’s Career Development programs cultivate the next generation of leaders High School Internship Program – For Companies Pentacle works with small businesses to recruit and train interns that fit their interests and administrative needs. Pentacle handles the entire intern recruitment and hiring process: conducting interviews, handling all contract logistics,… Read the full story
It’s National Checklist Day! In NY state, 501(c)3’s with budgets between $250,000-750,000 are required to undergo an annual independent review, while organizations with budgets over $750,000 are required to undergo an annual independent audit. While each state’s requirements vary and auditor’s each have their own custom documentation lists,… Read the full story
Financial Urgent Care helps artists navigate COVID-19’s impact Pentacle’s pro bono service, Financial Urgent Care, has been helping artists navigate the impacts of COVID-19 since early April. The program works with artistic entities of all sizes to create a customized plan outlining what areas of assistance… Read the full story