Arts News
Spring Writes Literary Festival
Ithaca, NY – The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County announces our 16th Annual Spring Writes Literary Festival, a celebration of the rich literary talent and diverse voices of our…
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Price Chopper / Market 32 Opening Night Club Lineup for 2024 National Grid Syracuse International Jazz Fest Announced
Syracuse, NY -- According to Frank Malfitano, founder and executive producer of the 38th Annual National Grid Syracuse International Jazz Fest, 26 Syracuse-area jazz groups will appear at 21 downtown…
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Winners Announced for Oswego County Student Art
Pulaski, NY – It was a full house Sunday April 20th at the opening reception of the 28th annual Oswego County Student Art Show! Students and their families packed…
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Syracuse Community Choir Honors Musical Legend Holly Near in Concert Celebrating 50 Years of Activism
Syracuse, NY – The Syracuse Community Choir is thrilled to announce a one-night-only concert featuring the legendary singer, Holly Near.
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Historic Sites in Auburn Announce Return of Hands-On Summer Camp
About the program:
The Hands-On History Camp in Auburn, NY is back! The Cayuga Museum, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Seward House Museum, and Seymour Library are teaming up again to…
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Syracuse Stage Announces 2024/2025 Season
Refreshing takes on timeless classics, two critically acclaimed plays and a world premiere psychological drama anchor a spectacular season of live theater.
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Collage Jazz presents a Jazz Appreciation Month Concert
Collage Jazz, with special guests the Holland Patent Jazz Ensemble, will present a Jazz Appreciation Month Concert on Monday, April 15 at 7 PM at the Remsen Performing and Visual…
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"Chromatic Expressions" by Megan Lewis: A Celebration of Vibrant Diversity at the Community Folk Art Center
Syracuse, NY - March 20, 2024 - The Community Folk Art Center is thrilled to announce the opening of "Chromatic Expressions," a captivating art exhibition by the esteemed artist Megan…
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Tiny Tots Ballet experience returns to the Kirkland Art Center
Monday April 8 and Tuesday April 9, 2024
Kirkland Art Center
9 ½ East Park Row
Clinton NY 13323
Clinton, NY.
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West African Master Musician, Yacouba Sissoko, Performs at Kirkland Art Center and Clinton Central Schools
Clinton, NY — The Kirkland Art Center will welcome world-renowned West African musician Yacouba Sissoko to the KAC Live stage for a special concert on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 pm…
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WCNY’s Entertainment Academy Opens Applications for Spring Session
WCNY’s Entertainment Academy Opens Applications for Spring Session
WCNY, Central New York's public communications organization, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the spring session of WCNY’s Entertainment…
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Auburn Museum to Host Curator Talk Exploring Historic Laboratory’s Connection to Upcoming Solar Eclipse
About the program:
In 1925 Auburn witnessed a total solar eclipse, which for many was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Light Work presents Highlights from the Light Work Collection: Dawoud Bey
(SYRACUSE, NY March 11th, 2024) - Light Work Presents Highlights from the Light Work Collection: Dawoud Bey.
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CORTLAND REPERTORY THEATRE DOWNTOWN HOSTS THIRD THURSDAY TRIVIA
Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown, located at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland, is hosting “Third Thursday Trivia” on Thursday, March 21 at 7:00PM.
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Syracuse Stage continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the classic Poirot mystery ‘Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express’
The whodunit, from the ‘Undisputed Queen of Crime,’ runs March 13 - 31
Syracuse, New York — Syracuse Stage continues its 50th Anniversary Season with “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” adapted for…
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Irish Music Takes Center Stage: Kirkland Art Center Hosts St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration
CLINTON, NY — Lively tunes and evocative ballads will fill the Kirkland Art Center in Clinton from 5:00 p. m. on Saturday, March 16th.
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Art Exhibit opens Friday at Salmon River Fine Art Center featuring three local artists
Pulaski, NY – The public is invited to view the special art exhibition: “Interpreting life and landscape - expressions on paper, panel and gourds” and to meet the…
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Urban Video Project Presents Crystal Z Campell: Makahiya
February 22 - June 1, 2024
Thursday - Saturday, dusk - 11pm
Everson Museum Plaza
401 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
(SYRACUSE, NY February 14, 2024)
Light Work’s Urban Video Project is pleased to present the…
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Auburn Museum Announces Full Roster of Programs for "Solar Eclipse Weekend"
The Cayuga Museum of History and Art in Auburn has officially announced a full weekend of programs and events to be held during the first weekend of April, leading up…
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CNY Arts receives $30K from National Endowment for the Arts to fund local festivals
For a third consecutive year, CNY Arts has been awarded regrant funds from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects program.
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Kirkland Art Center Hosts MARDI GRAS Party – the Most Fun in February
Clinton, NY — The Kirkland Art Center in Clinton will be filled with live music and party goers on Saturday, February 10 from 7 pm for their annual KACelebration fundraiser.
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National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum Presents Black History Month Matters
BLACK HISTORY MATTERS 2024
The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum presents its fourth February series for Black History Matters. Each day at 12:01 a. m.
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Light Work to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment of the Arts
SYRACUSE, NY January 26th, 2024 — Light Work is pleased to announce it has been
approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award…
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"The Golden Cage" to Broadcast Premiere on WCNY
Syracuse – CNY Arts is pleased to announce the television premiere of The Golden Cage, an historic operetta that tells the remarkable account of a predominantly Jewish refugee community in…
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6 x 6 Community Art Show Call for Entries
Pulaski, NY. – The Salmon River Fine Arts Center invites the whole community to participate in their 5th annual 6 x 6 Community Art Show and fundraiser.
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Light Work Presents Sophia Chai: Character Space
(SYRACUSE, NY January 2nd, 2024) - Light Work Presents Character Space, an exhibition by Sophia Chai.
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Light Work Awarded Grants by New York State Council of the Arts
(SYRACUSE, NY December 6th, 2023) - Light Work announced today grant awards totaling
$59,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and
culture sector.…
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Syracuse Stage announces Spanish Language open caption performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Syracuse, New York — Syracuse Stage announced today that “A Christmas Carol” – the company’s co-production with the Syracuse University Department of Drama on stage until Dec.
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Urban Video Project Presents Paulina Velazquez Solis: Regional Commissioned Artist
For more than a decade, Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) has sponsored an annual invitation-based commission.
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Community, Creativity, and Commerce: Increased Funding for the Arts Benefits Everyone in Onondaga County
On behalf of arts, culture and heritage agencies, the Board and staff at CNY Arts would like to express its deep gratitude to County Executive Ryan McMahon and the County…
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Joy as Resistance: Syracuse Community Choir Unveils New Season & Welcomes New Members to Join
Syracuse, NY - October 18, 2023 - Calling All Music Enthusiasts! The Syracuse Community Choir invites new members to join their dynamic community choir, advocating for Peace, Freedom, and Justice.
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Cortland Rep's 11th Annual Fall Fiber Arts Festival Oct 14 -15
Cortland Repertory Theatre is announcing their 11th Annual Little York Fall Fiber Arts Festival, to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15.
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CRT DOWNTOWN WELCOMES BACK “BILLY JOEL’S PIANO MAN” WADE PRESTON
Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown is proud to present the return of “Billy Joel’s Piano Man” Wade Preston in a new concert entitled “Every Year is a Souvenir”.
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Light Work Announces the Jeffery J. Hoone Gallery
(SYRACUSE, NY September 28, 2023) - Light Work announces the Jeffrey J. Hoone Gallery. The Jeffrey J.
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Syracuse Poster Project: Call for Art and Poetry
The Syracuse Poster Project invites poets and artists to participate in its 2024 poster series.
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Cortland Repertory Theatre Ends the 2023 Summer Season with a Magical Stage Adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"
Cortland Repertory Theatre closes their 51st summer season with a three-week run of a unique stage adaptation of the classic MGM musical “The Wizard of Oz”.
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Urban Video Project Presents Evan Starling-Davis: FRACTURE
In this innovative and experiential exhibition, viewers will have the ability to interact with and control UVP’s video projection on the facade of the Everson by using their personal smart…
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CNY Arts Summer Newsletter
Summer is finally in full swing! And you know what that means: sun, fun, and some of the best arts and entertainment that Central New York has to offer.
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2023 Statewide Community Regrant Award Ceremony
Syracuse, New York – On June 8, CNY Arts hosted the annual Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Award Ceremony.
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A.I. Benefits for Nonprofits
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Central New York are constantly facing increased competition for attention and funding. That is why it is important to find new ways to engage with your audiences and convey your messages more effectively. One of the most promising new tools to reach these goals is artificial intelligence (AI). AI is making big headlines everywhere because it has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including the nonprofit arts sector.
County Executive McMahon Announces Application for Hospitality Tourism Support Now Open!
SYRACUSE, N. Y. – County Executive McMahon today announced that the application process is now open for the Hospitality Tourism Support Initiative.
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This Summer Marks the 37th Annual Jazz Fest!
Syracuse, New York - Legendary keyboardist and NEA Jazz Master and 14-time Grammy winner Herbie Hancock will join legendary songstress, seven-time Grammy winner and 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree, Gladys Knight to co-headline the 37th…
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Winning Artists: Oswego County Student Art Show
Pulaski, NY – It was a full house Sunday April 30th at the opening reception of the 27th annual Oswego County Student Art Show! Students and their families packed the Salmon…
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Make-A-Wish CNY Partners with American High for a Dream Come True!
Syracuse, NY Enter the world of our young hero, Marshall.
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CNY Arts Spring 2023 Newsletter
Well, folks – Spring is officially here! Clear skies, green trees, and budding flowers aren’t the only bright colors to look forward to.
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Painting On His Own Time: Historic Local Art Returns to Syracuse
Syracuse, New York – In 2010, while browsing a local thrift store in Phoenix, Arizona, Kristin de Galard spotted a painting that immediately captured her attention.
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Syracuse Poster Project - Annual Unveiling!
Syracuse, NY—The Syracuse Poster Project will unveil its 22nd annual poster series, 6 p. m. , Thursday, April 20, at the City Hall Commons, 201 E.
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"Our Town" Local Vendor Fair at Syracuse Stage!
SYRACUSE, NY – Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp and Managing Director Jill Anderson announced today, that as part of the theatrical run of Thornton Wilder’s beloved play, “Our Town,” Syracuse Stage…
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Announcing Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Awardees!
Syracuse, New York – CNY Arts recently announced $510,000 in grant awards, made possible by the Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) program.
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"Espejos: Clean" Panel Discussion in Collaboration with La Casita
Syracuse, New York - La Casita will co-host a panel discussion titled “Repairing through Representation and Cross Collaboration” on February 19, 2023 at 1:00 p. m.
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