Kaatsbaan Cultural Park

What Kaatsbaan Cultural Park does

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1990 and headquartered on a 153-acre historic campus at 120 Broadway, Tivoli, New York. Its core function is operating a multi-disciplinary artist sanctuary that provides creative residencies, performance programming, and arts education. The organization serves professional dancers, choreographers, musicians, composers, writers, filmmakers, and visual artists through subsidized year-round residencies, a Weekend Retreat program ($500–$1,000 per booking), and a flagship summer ballet intensive (KBI) for ages 13–18 with tuition at $2,600 (day) and $5,000 (residential) per two-week session. Public audiences and regional communities are served through Spring, Summer, and Fall festivals featuring dance, music, film, culinary, and visual arts programming.

The underlying asset is the integrated physical campus: a Studio Complex (Black Box Theater with a performance floor the size of the Metropolitan Opera and 160 raked seats; Horses Studio at 52'x52' with sprung marley; Studio 3), two outdoor stages (Mountain and Meadow), on-site housing (20-guest Dancers' Inn, Gatehouse Apartments, Artist Farmhouse work rooms, and the historic Stanford White Music Barn), and 153 acres of preserved Hudson Valley landscape. Operating technology is primarily physical (audio, video, lighting, sprung floors, pianos) with AudienceView Professional for ticketing and Squarespace for the public website. There are no disclosed software platforms, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML systems.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack. Earned revenue streams include venue/studio rentals ($30–$50/hr for studios, $750/day for the Black Box Theater, $2,500/day for the Full Studio Building), KBI tuition, Weekend Retreat fees, corporate event and film/photo shoot rentals, wedding venue rentals, and festival ticketing. Non-earned revenue streams include donations, a nine-tier membership program ($60 Tivoli Resident through $30,000+ Producer's Circle), and institutional grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Mid-Hudson, Destination Dutchess, Howard Gilman Foundation, Mertz Gilmore Foundation, and Princess Grace Foundation. GTM is event- and relationship-driven, with marquee partnerships including the Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship (inaugurated 2023), Works & Process at the Guggenheim LaunchPAD residencies, and a Baryshnikov endorsement on the homepage. The organization is led by co-founder Kevin McKenzie (former 30-year ABT Artistic Director) as Board Chair and Naomi Miller as Managing Director, with Paloma Herrera as KBI Artistic Director.

Name

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park

Legal name

Kaatsbaan

Website

https://kaatsbaan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating a 153-acre artist sanctuary in Tivoli, NY, offering subsidized residencies, summer ballet intensives, venue rentals, and seasonal festivals for professional artists, aspiring dancers, and public audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts and Cultural Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Artist residency programs
• Performing arts venue
• Ballet intensive training
• Studio rental services
• Cultural festival programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Tivoli

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: Kaatsbaan is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that relies on generous donations. Membership tiers range from $60 to $30,000+ with various benefits including ticket discounts, complimentary passes, and exclusive access.
2. Venue and Studio Rentals: Daily artist studio rentals including Black Box Theater ($750/day), Full Studio Building ($2,500/day or $1,500 half-day), Horses Studio ($50/hr), Studio 3 ($30/hr). Also includes film/photo shoot rentals and corporate event rentals.
3. Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive Tuition: Educational program with Residential Student tuition at $5,000 per 2-week session and Day Student tuition at $2,600. Includes housing at Dancers' Inn and full meal plan for residential students.
4. Weekend Retreat Residencies: Affordable residencies for individual artists at $500 per weekend including studios, lodging, and meals. Group costs begin at $500 plus $300 per additional artist. Premium Gatehouse Apartments available for $1,000 per weekend.
5. Festival Events: Annual outdoor festivals (Spring, Summer, Fall) featuring dance, music, film, and culinary arts performances at the Mountain Stage and Meadow Stage venues.
6. Corporate Events and Weddings: Corporate retreat and event site rental with accommodations for up to 36, multiple studios and breakout spaces, catering facilities, and open spaces. Also includes wedding and special event rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park operates a 153-acre artist sanctuary in Tivoli, New York providing subsidized and weekend retreat residencies, the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI) summer training program for young dancers, daily studio and theater rentals, corporate event hosting, film/photo location rentals, and year-round festivals in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The organization functions as both an incubator for artistic creation and a presenter of world-class performances to public audiences.

Product overview

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park is a 153-acre artist sanctuary and cultural venue in Tivoli, New York, offering a diverse portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include subsidized artist residencies and the Weekend Retreat Residency Program for creative professionals across disciplines, along with the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI) summer program for aspiring dancers ages 13-18. The organization operates world-class performance venues including a Black Box Theater and outdoor Mountain and Meadow Stages, available through studio rentals and event services including corporate events and film/photo shoots. Additional programs include the Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship (inaugurated 2023), membership tiers, and seasonal festivals featuring dance, music, visual arts, and culinary programming. The park serves both as an incubator for artistic creation and a presenter of world-class performances to public audiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI) A world-class summer ballet intensive program for young dancers ages 13-18, offering two-week sessions with renowned faculty including Paloma Herrera as Artistic Director, along with resident and guest instructors from prestigious dance companies worldwide.
• Subsidized Residencies Year-round subsidized residency program providing artists of all genres access to state-of-the-art facilities including studios, black box theater, housing at The Dancers' Inn and Artist Gatehouse, and additional living space at the Artist Farmhouse.
• Weekend Retreat Residency Program Affordable residency program for individual artists and small groups spanning various creative disciplines including dancers, writers, visual artists, composers, musicians, and designers, offering studio access, meals, and housing.
• Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship at Kaatsbaan Fellowship program inaugurated in 2023 providing Baryshnikov Arts artists with 24/7 access to studio space for up to two weeks, roundtrip travel, lodging, and opportunities to engage with the Hudson Valley community.
• Daily Artist Studio Rentals Hourly and daily rental options for studio spaces including Studio 2 (Horses Studio), Studio 3, Black Box Theater, and Full Studio Building for dancers, musicians, and artists.
• Corporate Events Corporate retreat and event services offering accommodations for up to 36 people, multiple studios, breakout rooms, catering facilities, high-speed fiber network and WiFi, and professional lighting, sound, video, and tech services.
• Film + Photo Shoots On-location media shoot rentals providing access to 153 acres of open fields, stunning views, woodlands, rustic buildings, historical Stanford White's Music Barn, and controlled lighting in the Black Box Theater.
• Memberships Annual membership program with tiers from $60 (Tivoli Resident) to $30,000+ (Producer's Circle), offering ticket discounts, festival passes, and exclusive benefits to support programming.
• Culinary Arts Programming Culinary arts events featuring world-renowned chefs including Francis Mallmann and JuanMa Calderón, combining outdoor cooking demonstrations with music and literary conversations.
• Visual Arts Exhibitions Annual visual arts program featuring outdoor sculptures and indoor gallery exhibitions by contemporary artists throughout the campus during festival seasons.
• Weddings + Special Events Wedding and special event venue rental service at the 153-acre Tivoli campus with accommodations, multiple event spaces, and on-site catering facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of successful Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive programming with renowned faculty including Paloma Herrera, Kevin McKenzie, and Martine van Hamel
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baryshnikov ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park grants space and resources to Baryshnikov Arts artists. Inaugurated in 2023, the Fellowship provides 24/7 access to studio space for up to two weeks, roundtrip travel, lodging, and opportunities to engage with the Hudson Valley community. 2025 Fellows: Elinor Kleber Diggs, inkBoat, and Ate9.
• Works & Process at the GuggenheimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1-01-01Partnership for artist residencies supporting Works & Process LaunchPAD artists including Ayodi Casel and Music From The Sole. Multiple residencies conducted in partnership.
• Chameleon ActivewearminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1-01-01Partnership for Limited Edition Kaatsbaan Collection merchandise. KBI students receive a leotard or shorts as part of tuition. Additional items available for purchase through Chameleon's website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Baryshnikov Arts: Manhattan-based performing arts center founded by Mikhail Baryshnikov. Comparable as a dance-led presenting and residency organization; Kaatsbaan has an active partnership via the Baryshnikov Arts Fellowship program.
• MASS MoCA: Massachusetts contemporary art museum with large-scale performance and residency programs. Comparable as a large-scale rural Northeast cultural campus with multi-disciplinary residencies, festivals, and venue rentals.
• Storm King Art Center: Hudson Valley-based outdoor sculpture park with festival programming on a large rural campus. Comparable as a Hudson Valley cultural destination leveraging scenic rural acreage for public-facing arts programming and special events.
• The Joyce Theater: New York City dance presenting venue featuring leading companies and choreographers. Comparable as a US dance-presenting institution serving the same professional dance ecosystem (ABT, Limón, Bill T. Jones) that Kaatsbaan serves.
• Works & Process at the Guggenheim: Performing arts series at the Guggenheim Museum supporting artist residencies and commissions. Comparable as a performing arts residency partner; Kaatsbaan hosts Works & Process LaunchPAD artists for residencies.

Direct peers

• The Yard: Chilmark, MA-based dance residency and performance venue on Martha's Vineyard. Comparable as a Northeast coastal/rural dance residency with studios, performance spaces, and choreographic residencies serving the same professional dance community.
• Yaddo: Historic artists' retreat in Saratoga Springs, NY offering subsidized residencies across multiple disciplines. Directly comparable as a Northeast nonprofit residency provider with on-site lodging and studios serving writers, visual artists, and performers.
• Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival: Massachusetts-based dance festival and residency venue operating on a historic rural campus. Directly comparable to Kaatsbaan as a summer dance destination with studios, performance spaces, and artist residencies serving similar professional companies and choreographers.
• American Dance Festival: Premier American dance festival and training program offering summer classes, residencies, and performances. Comparable to Kaatsbaan in its dance-focused programming, summer intensive model, and service to professional and pre-professional dancers.

Others

• Dia Art Foundation: Contemporary arts nonprofit operating large-scale sites and exhibitions including Beacon (Hudson Valley). Comparable as a Hudson Valley-based arts nonprofit with significant real estate holdings and year-round cultural programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kaatsbaan
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaatsbaan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaatsbaan-international-dance-center-inc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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