Category: CNY Arts News

NEWS: New York State Senators secure $1 million for CNY Arts initiatives
CNY Arts announced today that it has been awarded $1,000,000 for Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) and capacity enhancement initiatives. The funds were secured through a New York State Senate Initiative and are being awarded through the New York State Council on the Arts.

Applications Now Open for Final Round of Funding
Do you earn income as an artist, musician, or sole proprietor?
CNY Arts is accepting applications for a final round of funding through the City of Syracuse Arts & Culture Recovery Fund. Priority for this grant will be given to individual artists, musicians, performers, teaching artists, folk artists, and sole proprietors who have suffered financial losses during the pandemic.

A Recap about CNY Arts Proposal for Arts and Entertainment Districts
Recapping our efforts to create FIVE unique arts and entertainment districts in Central New York. Cities involved were" Syracuse, Auburn, Cortland, Oswego, and Oneida.

Syracuse Celebrates Make Music Day
Musicians of all types and ages hit the streets of Syracuse for a successful day celebrating music for Make Music Syracuse.

On My Own Time is Back!

CNY Arts Welcomes Two Team Members
Hannah Frieser comes on board as the new Director of Grants and Programs. Thomas Pettitt joins CNY Arts as the newest Arts Leadership Fellow.

Make Music Day Syracuse is Looking for Musicians to Join this Worldwide Celebration
Calling all musicians of all ages, levels, and backgrounds to participate in this city-wide event as part of the global event taking place in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.

CNY Arts Receives Stand for the Arts Award from Spectrum Partners and Ovation TV
CNY Arts is being recognized for creating the COVID-19 Arts Impact Fund as the pandemic closures caused hundreds of artists and arts organizations in the region

Syracuse Common Council Approves Mayor Walsh's $2.1 Million Pandemic Relief Package
The new Arts and Culture Recovery Fund will be created and managed by CNY Arts to assist arts disciplines across the City of Syracuse

Returning and New Hires at CNY Arts
Welcoming new hires and interns to the staff at CNY Arts...