The Museum
No force has successfully embraced the preservation of the New York Art Scene, first established in the 1950's. Since the days of the New York School of Painters and the realistic movement led by Hans Hoffman, very little attention has been extended to this group. As a result, many present and emerging New York artists have not been adequately appreciated

either individually or in context with the historical evolution of a New York Art Scene. Often, after their death, collections have been fragmented by estate sales concerned with liquidation. And, many more competitive and environmental factors continue to threaten the contemporary New York Art Scene's very existence today! Consider the following:

• The New York Dealer and Gallery Community primarily focus on inventory and promotion of art acquired from the international market.
  
• Foreign governments/embassies actively support and market their countries' art to the US markets, especially in New York City.
  
• Contemporary New York City artists are not funded in an organized way.
  
• Real estate speculators have jeopardized the lifestyle and work culture of contemporary artists, as inexpensive lofts become extinct.

There exists today a significant opportunity to make a major contribution to the culture of New York City, specifically: To preserve and sustain the New York Art Scene. This important group of talented individual artists, throughout history, has collectively served as a major influence on the US and international art communities.
 

Andy Warhol

The Artists’ Museum of New York City’s mission is to establish and develop awareness for the New York Art Scene as a unique group of artists, as a continuing leader of style and commentary impacting the US and international art communities, and of its historical and cultural significance. It seeks to create preference for the art of the New York Art Scene to preserve and sustain it with art collectors, charitable contributors, government, and worldwide consumer markets.

The Artists’ Museum of New York City employs a number of strategies to fulfill its mission. In addition to presenting the works of
 

contemporary New York artists, the collected works of former New York artists are presented in the context of their complete body of work and in relationship to a specific period. The museum also promotes scholarship, documentation and preservation. In short, it seeks to collect and protect the art assets of the New York Art Scene.

We are a long-standing and committed group with a vision whose time has come.

Perle Fine in her studio , 1960  

The Director
Barbara Ingber, Founder and Director of The Artists' Museum of New York City, has spent a lot of time assisting artists to be able to continue and grow in the art world. Ms. Ingber is the former Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingber Gallery. For over twenty-five years the Ingber Gallery featured works by contemporary painters and sculptors. The Ingber

Barbara Ingber  

Gallery curated and presented over 80 one-person shows and 13 group shows. The Ingber Gallery also presented poetry readings, dance and music recitals, produced and screened documentary films. Ms. Ingber has been included in many panel discussions, seminars at prominent institutions and has appeared on radio and television. Over the years, Ms. Ingber has participated in many volunteer activities to promote the arts in the New York Metropolitan area.

Board of Directors
Barbara Ingber, Director
Carol Cassulo
Henry Eng
Ginnie Gardiner
Charles Goddertz
Janet Howes
Guy Kaldis
Jonathan Phillips

Honorary
Sally Avery
Robert DeNiro, Sr.*
Louis Finkelstein
Seymore Knox*
John Stern

Philip Pavia  

The Artists’ Museum of New York City Traveling Exhibitions

I. Curating Services
Museum Director, Barbara Ingber works with Co-Sponsors and exhibition hosts to arrange the timely delivery of well-prepared exhibitions and support materials.

II. Visiting Artist Lectures & Museum Tours
Co-Sponsor is responsible for providing or reimbursing (round trip) transportation for the artist if the opening is outside of New York State and lodging for the artist if more than a one day appearance is required for the full period of any additional program.

The Museum programs include lecture presentations by the artists explaining their work or the subject matters that Influences them. Programs also include artist lecture tours of notable collections in the Co-Sponsor's region (e.g. the Norton Collection). Here artists are encouraged to provide their personal insight and unique perspective of works that though familiar to the Co-Sponsor's membership are discovered and appreciated anew via this unique program. Co-Sponsor is responsible for making all local arrangements including transportation.

III. Artist-In-Residence Project (new)
The Museum is looking into the feasibility of acting as the recruiting, planning and administrative arm of an Artist-In-Residency Project that can function to pre-select and secure fresh and professional talented fine artists who are well suited to teaching productive short term residencies. Program implementation will be determined by the level of interest, support and need demonstrated by art organizations outside of the New York State area who are interested in establishing new visiting resident programs.

Transportation and lodging expenses as well as course fees would have to be provided by the program hosts. The Artists' Museum's function would essentially be that of talent scout, ensuring that highest caliber of professional artist would be available to program participants.

Additional Services offered by The Artists' Museum:

• Curate and establish a collection for private and corporate collections.
• Arrange artist studio visits.
• Create documentaries on artists and performing artists.
• Design and execute artists' websites.
• Photography of artists' work.