The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries. The Wassaic Project exists to provide a genuine and intimate context for art making and strengthening local community by increasing social and cultural capital through inspiration, promotion and creation of contemporary visual and performing art.

The Wassaic Project produces exhibitions, a summer festival, an arts education program, and a competitive residency program that brings artists and writers into the hamlet of Wassaic to live and work for periods of 1 – 6 months.