Arts News
This Summer Marks the 37th Annual Jazz Fest!
Winning Artists: Oswego County Student Art Show
Make-A-Wish CNY Partners with American High for a Dream Come True!
CNY Arts Spring 2023 Newsletter
Painting On His Own Time: Historic Local Art Returns to Syracuse
Syracuse Poster Project - Annual Unveiling!
"Our Town" Local Vendor Fair at Syracuse Stage!
Announcing Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Awardees!
"Espejos: Clean" Panel Discussion in Collaboration with La Casita
LeMoyne College Now Offering Certificate in Creative and Not-for-Profit Administration!
Today's world needs exceptional arts and culture leaders. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of being people for others, our 100% online Advanced Certificate in Creative and Not-for-Profit Administration includes coursework in community engagement, financial management, marketing and more.
Dasher's Magical Gift Soars on TV and Streaming in 2022
This year marked a special occasion for Dasher's Magical Gift: the first live performance since 2019. Theatergoers were thrilled to once again experience the magic and pageantry of theater. And for the first time ever, the live performance Dasher was professionally recorded, edited, and televised by WCNY studios for distribution to classrooms and the general public!
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.
Syracuse University Department of Drama opens the 2022/2023 season with ‘Sweet Charity’
The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2022/2023 season on Oct. 15. The season kicks off with the popular musical “Sweet Charity” (Oct.15 – 23) directed by David Lowenstein, choreographed by Kira Schmidt-Carper, with musical direction by Brian Cimmet.
Salmon River Fine Arts Center Online Auction
The Salmon River Fine Arts Center is holding their annual online auction on September 30th from 6- 8 pm. Early bidding and preview starts Friday, September 23rd by visiting https://srfac.betterworld.org and will run through 8 pm, Saturday, September 30th.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) Public Arts Initiative
JHRolling Arts, Education, Leadership Strategies announces
A Call for Artists and Muralists - Request for Proposals (RFP) for Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) - Public Arts Initiative
NYSCA/NYFA Artists with Disabilities Grant
This program provides one-time cash grants of $1,000 to New York State artists with a disability who reside outside of the five boroughs of NYC and have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis to cover art related expenses. Applications are open now through November 1, 2022.
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.
SUNY Oswego Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Spring Semester Artist-in-Residence Program
The Artist-in-Residence Program at SUNY Oswego brings an artist to campus for one academic semester (Spring 2023 semester) to produce a body of work, teach in the area of their specialty, and to conduct research.
Applications are due August 31, 2022 by midnight.
Syracuse Arts & Culture Recovery Fund
CNY Arts is administering the $1.25 million grant program, which is supported by the City of Syracuse’s American Rescue Plan Act funding. Read our update. Application are still being accepted for this program.
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.
Alliance Classical Players of Rome return to the Rome Art and Community Center’s pavilion this summer to present three outdoor chamber music concerts
“Summer Reflections” is the title of the 2022 Classical at the Center Music Series featuring Alliance Classical Players, and according to the group, the three-concert series features new selections and a few favorites from seasons past.
CRT NEXT PRESENTS REVIVAL OF “KISS ME, KATE” IN 50th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Cortland Repertory Theatre proudly presents another “revival” for the third show in their 50th Anniversary season, the well-known backstage musical “Kiss Me, Kate”
Creatives Rebuild New York Announces Artist Employment Program Recipients
Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) named its Artist Employment Program (AEP) recipients, 98 collaborations involving a dynamic group of 300 artists employed by community-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments across New York State including 4 in Central New York.
Make Music Day Syracuse is Here
Make Music Syracuse: Meet the Musicians - Hector Manuel Prieto
MEET THE MUSICIANS at Fiesta de la Música / Make Music Day, La Casita, June 21, starting at 4 pm
HÉCTOR MANUEL PRIETO, from Havana, Cuba, is a graduate student at Syracuse University's Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics, and one of La Casita's music instructors, currently teaching guitar.
Make Music Day Syracuse: Meet the Musicians - Sebastián Escribano
Meet Sebastián Escribano, guitarist. He will be performing and making music with Jambulance, as well as Boothead & The Chairs on June 21 at La Casita Cultural Center.
Make Music Day Syracuse: Meet the Musicians - Sammy Avila
MEET THE MUSICIANS at Fiesta de la Música / Make Music Day at La Casita, June 21, starting at 4 pm
SAMMY AVILA, from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Sammy has performed many times at La Casita and in venues across the city of Syracuse in the last 10 years.
Make Music Day: Meet the Musicians: Liamna Pestana
Meet the Musicians - LIAMNA PESTANA, from Havana, Cuba
Liamna is a recent graduate of the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University (Class of 2022). She will be performaing at La Casita on June 21, starting @ 4pm.
Make Music Day: Meet the Musicians - Johnny Richards
See Johnny Richards and his band perform at the 24-hour shot clock in Armory Square on June 21, starting at 8am for Make Music Day Syracuse
Make Music Day Syracuse: Meet the Musicians - DreaMe
Meet DreaMe, they will be performing at La Casita Cultural Center in Syracuse for Make Music Day on June 21.
Make Music Day Meet the Musicians: Jambulance
Make Music Day Syracuse - Thrift Store Gypsies
Join Thrift Store Gypsies for a day of celebrating and making music - Make Music Day Syracuse - on June 21.
Learn more about Thrift Store Gypsies and why they love to perform for CNYers in this "Meet the Musicians" interview>
Make Music Day Meet the Musicians Blair Frodelius
Meet Blair Frodelius, one of te musicians participating in Make Music Day Syracuse on June 21. Learn more about him and his music.
Make Music Day: Meet the Musicians - Crispyonthemic
MMDsyr- Meet the Musicians - Queena
Meet Mwelwa Deborah Bwalya, one of the many musicians participating in Make Music Day, a global celebration of music, inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique. It is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music, and other musical events will take place at various locations throughout Syracuse on June 21.
Hannah Frieser Joins CNY Arts as New Director of Grants and Programs
CNY Arts welcomes Hannah Frieser as the new Director of Grants and Programs.
Syracuse Stage Annual Gala Celebrates a Season of Live Theatre
The Gala at Springside Farm provides outdoor festivities, local food and a silent auction open to the public
Applications Now Being Accepted for the Syracuse Arts & Culture Recovery Fund
DEADLINE EXTENDED to JUNE 6. SYRACUSE-BASED ONLY.
New grant program to provide recovery support to artists, organizations, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to develop high-quality programming within the City of Syracuse.
CNY Arts Now Accepting Applications Now For Senator John W. Mannion & Senator Rachel May Young Artist Scholarship
Thanks to the support of Senators John Mannion and Rachel May, students in the 50th and 53rd Senate Districts are now able to apply for scholarships to continue their artistic and culturally related goals, respectively. The program was previously funded by Former Senator John A. DeFrancisco.
Oswego Couple Pen Debut Novel Set to be Released in July
Paperworks 2022 International Juried Competition
BJ Spoke Gallery in Huntington, NY is calling for entries for the Paperworks 2022 International Juried Competition
Syracuse Poster Project Unveiling of 2021 Poster Series @ City Hall Commons
The event brings together poets and artists from the community to create a series of poetry posters for the city’s poster panels.
Large Sculpture on 1,500-Mile Tour to Oklahoma Makes Special Appearance April 21 at PrattMWP
The public is welcome to visit the campus to see this unique installation in Palmer Park.
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...