Vision Into Arts Presents Inc

“Paola Prestini and Jeff Ziegler are board members and are related by marriage.”

“The 990 form and the related schedules are provided to and reviewed by select members of the board as well as management prior to submittal to the respective tax agencies.”

“All board members as well as key contractors are required to immediately disclose any relationship that may potentially give rise to a conflict of interest.”

“The board of directors determine and review the compensation of all officers and key contractors on an annual basis.”

“The board of directors determine and review the compensation of all key contractors on an annual basis.”

“The Organization makes available all governing documents and policies and procedures to the general public upon request. The 990 and the related schedules are made available upon request and can also be found on Guidestar.com, which is a third-party independent website that makes available to the public certian nonprofit information.”

“Form 990, Part I, Line 1)Mission Statement:An interdisciplinary arts production company led by Paola Prestini and Jeffrey Zeigler. We create, produce, and curate visionary art and music projects which expand the frontiers of culture.We pioneer artistic collaborations, deep creative processes and practices driven by equity and community, which often explore the expansive possibilities of technology and science. We are a community of artists and collaborators, dedicated to reimagining the way that art is created in the 21st century.Form 990, Part III, Line 4a) Notable Achievements:Major Artistic Productions-Archive of Desire Premiered at Palazzo Grassi in Venice and later at The Broad in LA. Featuring Jeffrey Zeigler, Vijay Iyer, and Robin Coste Lewis. Will release an album and book in 2025 .-Silent Light VIAs first full-length opera premiered at National Sawdust. Composed by Paola Prestini with libretto by Royce Vavrek. Featured top-tier soloists and ensembles; critically praised by NY Times, OperaWire, and others .-Sensorium Ex / Sensorium AI Held multiple workshops, residencies, and received a Doris Duke Performing Arts and Tech Lab award. Will premiere May 2025 at the Common Senses Festival.-We Were Fridays Led by Jeffrey Zeigler and developed in partnership with the Penn Center (St. Helena Island), this multimedia performance explored Gullah traditions and the African diaspora through music, dance, and film .-Primero Sueño VIAs first co-commission with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this site-specific opera explores the life and writings of Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, and will premiere at The Met Cloisters in January 2025.VIA Impact Lab Launch-Formalized a nationwide learning platform for artistic innovation and ? We Were Fridays Led by Jeffrey Zeigler and developed in partnership with the Penn Center (St. Helena Island), this multimedia performance explored Gullah traditions and the African diaspora through music, dance, and film .-Primero Sueño VIAs first co-commission with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this site-specific opera explores the life and writings of Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, and will premiere at The Met Cloisters in January 2025 .VIA Records Launch-Released Ancient City: a non-visual score, Old Man and the Sea, and Joy: Live from National Sawdust Vol. 1 in partnership with Apple Music Classical.-Shifted label identity from National Sawdust Tracks to VIA Records.VIA Impact Lab Launch-Formalized a nationwide learning platform for artistic innovation and inclusion, with key fellowships supporting projects like Sensorium Ex, Primero Sueño, and Die Silent.-Engaged national partners including Opera America, Kennedy Center, and NYU .Fundraising Milestones-Raised over $1.5M in contributed revenue in FY24 from major funders including: -Mellon Foundation ($600K) -Ford Foundation ($500K+) -Doris Duke Foundation ($150K) -MAP Fund, NEA, NYSCA, and others”