Art Omi facts for kids
Art Omi is a special place in Ghent, New York. It's an international arts organization. It helps artists, writers, musicians, and dancers. They can come and live there for a while. This gives them time and space to create new work. Art Omi used to be called Omi International Arts Center. It is a non-profit organization. This means it uses all its money to help artists. Ledig House is the main building at Art Omi. It's where everyone meets.
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History of Art Omi
Art Omi was started in 1992. It was founded by Francis J. Greenburger. He is a real estate developer and literary agent. He also helps lead Art Omi today. Other founders include artists Sandi Slone and John Cross. The name "Omi" comes from a small village nearby. This village is in the Hudson River Valley. It is about two and a half hours from New York City.
What You Can See at Art Omi
Art Omi is located in Ghent, New York. It has a large outdoor area. This area is called the Sculpture & Architecture Park. It used to be known as the Fields Sculpture Park. This park is open to everyone all year round. It features over 70 different art pieces. These include both permanent and temporary exhibits. The park covers about 120 acres of land.
The main part of Art Omi has three buildings. These buildings have 18 guest rooms. They also have three conference rooms. There is a library and common areas too. Ledig House is a very old farmhouse. It was built in the 1830s. This house is the main meeting spot. Artists work in a converted barn. There are also several smaller work sheds. The Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center & Gallery opened in 2008. This center welcomes visitors.
Programs and Activities
Art Omi offers five different programs. These programs are for different types of artists.
- Art Omi: Architecture (for architects)
- Art Omi: Artists (for visual artists)
- Art Omi: Dance (for dancers and choreographers)
- Art Omi: Music (for musicians)
- Art Omi: Writers (for writers)
Art Omi also invites special guests. These guests include gallery owners, critics, and publishers. They give talks and presentations. This helps the artists living there. It connects them to the New York art world. Art Omi also holds public events. These include art shows, readings, concerts, and dance performances. Everyone is welcome to attend.
How Art Omi Gets Money
Art Omi is a non-profit organization. It raises money from many sources. These include foundations and companies. Individual people also donate money. A big event each spring helps raise funds. This event is a benefit held in New York City.
