Help us bring
the next space to life

Every donation opens another door.

3% Cover the Fee

Help Keep Us Moving

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    You keep forgotten spaces alive. Your support turns abandoned or under-utilized buildings into places people want to gather. Nothing happens without someone deciding that a blighted corner deserves attention.

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    You give artists room to experiment and express creative joy. Every contribution creates space for work that doesn’t fit white walls or neat categories. You help artists take risks they usually can’t.

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    You help communities see themselves. When a place opens its doors, neighbors walk in. Donations make these moments possible.

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    You fund the things no one sees. Insurance, lights, hardware, coffee for tired installers. The unglamorous parts are what make everything possible.

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    You transform a building between lives. Most spaces don’t get a second chance. Your support gives them one and lets them speak again.

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    You make the next activation possible. Each project builds the next. Donations keep the momentum going and keep Site Seen nimble enough to say yes.

“Best show I’ve ever see in the Hudson Valley. Right here. So good.”

Melanie Delgado, Artist

Woman sitting in a chair in an art studio with paintings in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and a black outfit sitting on the floor, smiling, with colorful abstract paintings in the background.

“Really truly thank you! Incredible evening and mesmerizing transformation of space.”

Yoko Izu, Artist

A man wearing a yellow beanie, peach hoodie, and white jacket pointing at a colorful graffiti art piece.

“I see a vlog or podcast coming. I say go for it! I’d tune in for sure.”

Mark Wright AKA Midartz, Artist

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a gray t-shirt and a gold necklace, sitting with her arms crossed on a wooden table against a blue background.

“I’m speechless. What a show, what an evening, what a collection of amazing people.”

Carol Paik, Artist

“I had a moment when I realized I was overwhelmed with awe. When I looked around I realized I was not the only one feeling this way.”

Philip DeMartino, Artist

A person wearing a black hard hat with a red flower sticker, sunglasses, a gray hoodie, and red gloves, holding a collage of a man's face with glasses in front of their face. They are standing in front of a metal shutter.

“These shows most certainly have that feeling about it. :) No permission, just doing, and just pure, unadulterated fun, for the sake and in the name of all of us.”

Suprina, Artist

A smiling woman with short red hair, wearing pink sunglasses and a light-colored shirt, outdoors under a clear blue sky.

Fuel the Next Activation.

Your gift covers the real work. Materials. Space prep. Insurance. The things that let art happen. One contribution. One building between lives. One new place for art to gather.

3% Cover the Fee

 FAQs

  • Your contribution helps us activate overlooked spaces across the Hudson Valley. It covers the essentials that let an empty building open its doors again: insurance, materials, lighting, access, and the basic costs that make each activation possible.

  • Yes. Site Seen is a registered nonprofit and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. After you donate, you receive a confirmation email for your records.

  • We work in buildings between lives. Former storefronts. Quiet corners. Places that would otherwise stay locked. Your support helps us prepare these spaces and share them with artists and communities.

  • Artists submit work through our open calls. We review each submission and curate work that responds to the character of the space. Your donation helps keep the submission process accessible.

  • Yes. If you want your donation to go toward a future activation or toward a project you care about, you can let us know at checkout. We honor all requests.

  • Yes. We welcome materials, equipment, and services and goods that directly support our activations. If you have something in mind, reach out and we will follow up.

  • You can volunteer, host an activation in your building, sponsor a project, or purchase artwork and merchandise in our Shop to Support. Every part of this keeps Site Seen alive.

  • We build them as space becomes available. Each activation relies on community support. Donations help us stay ready when the right place opens up.

  • Yes. We work with businesses that want to support local arts and bring attention to unused spaces. Sponsorships are available at several levels.

  • We keep our operations lean and transparent. Every activation is documented and every expense is tracked. Your contribution goes directly toward the work of opening spaces and supporting artists.