Arts News
Survey Drawing Winners
CNY Arts conducted Arts Impact Surveys and an Audience Survey in 2021. Eleven individuals and organizations that participated won prizes in a random drawing. Tickets were donated by Syracuse Stage and Symphoria.
Syracuse Stage celebrates the holidays with ‘Matilda The Musical’
Syracuse Stage welcomes families for the holiday musical “Matilda The Musical.” Children under 12 will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or negative test to enter the theatre
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT LE MOYNE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Funding opportunities available at Le Moyne College in the Arts Administration Program.
NYS DANCEFORCE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF CHOREOGRAPHERS’ INITIATIVE
The New York State DanceForce, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), announces the expansion of its Choreographers’ Initiative program to three new regions: Central NY, Capital District/North Country, and Hudson Valley/Long Island.
Syracuse University Department of Drama announces the 2021/2022 season
The Syracuse University Department of Drama announced a return to in person, live performance for the 2021/2022 season beginning with the contemporary romantic comedy “In Love and Warcraft,” Nov. 12 – 20 in the Arthur Storch Theatre.
Syracuse Stage honors veterans with a reading of Pulitzer Prize nominated play
‘War Words’ is based on the real life experiences of those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
CNY Short Film Competition is Returning for the 3rd Year
2nd Annual OMOT Update
The application portal for Statewide Community Regrants is opening soon!
Welcome Our Newest Staff Member
We welcome Brian Lee, our new Regrants Program Officer to the staff of CNY Arts.
Welcoming Our Newest Board Members
Join us as we welcome our newest Board Members: Tiffany Lloyd, Matthew Powers, and Magdalena Rivera.
Call for Poetry and Art, Syracuse Poster Project
Project will continue its tradition of supporting the craft of local poets and artists and providing public art and literature for all to enjoy. This year, the Project’s panelists will be selecting seven pairings of poem and illustration.
Craig Walsh’s Monuments at SUNY Oswego
Monuments redefines traditional expectations of public monuments and the selective history represented in our civic spaces, and celebrates the living, contributing, members of our Oswego County community.
Crafted Underground Pop-Up Vendors Coming Back in October
Crafted Underground will be hosting pop-up vendors every weekend starting in October through December at the The McCarthy Mercantile in Downtown Syracuse, NY.
Bespoke Art & Craftsmanship to Host Inaugural Virtual Artisan Summit
Bespoke Art & Craftsmanship, a collective of art based businesses, will host its first virtual artisan summit to educate art consumers about the work of local artisans and also assist artists recovering from financial loss due to Covid-19 shutdowns.
ARTSwego at SUNY Oswego Welcomes its Inaugural Artist-in-Residence
ARTSwego is thrilled to welcome artist Ellen M. Blalock of Syracuse, NY as SUNY Oswego's first Artist-in-residence.
Everson Calls for Submissions for Upcoming Regional Artist Exhibitions
The Central New York Artist Initiative is a regional exhibition program that builds upon the Everson Museum of Art’s ongoing support of local artists in the CNY region. It is intended to showcase the talented and vibrant arts community in this area and its contributions to our cultural well-being.
Call for Artists - Public Art Opportunity
Rochester Contemporary Art Center is working with community partners Home Leasing and Trillium Health in Rochester, NY to commission a public artwork that supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in a new LGBTQ+ welcoming building. All applications are due October 31, 2021, and will be handled through an RFQ/RFP selection process
COVID Created New Opportunities, Lasting Change in Arts & Culture
Whether instigated by Covid-19, the shifting priorities of funders or their own recognition of the need to address inequities, arts leaders are listening to their communities. Many recognize that it’s no longer enough for arts organizations to be good — they must also do good.
Syracuse Stage accepting children’s digital video auditions for ‘Matilda The Musical’
Syracuse Stage, in partnership with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, will present “Matilda The Musical” as its holiday musical for the 2021/2022 season. Video audition submissions for young artists, ages 8 – 13, who sing and dance are now being accepted.
Society for New Music Counterpoint Festival
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT LE MOYNE COLLEGE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Fellowship & assistantship opportunities are available at Le Moyne College in their Graduate Arts Administration Program for the 2021-22 academic year. These opportunities are available to new students who have been accepted into the program before July 15.
Survey for Reopening
Please complete this short SURVEY to help us find out what you think about the prospect of returning to the region’s arts and cultural events.
Black Artist Collective Celebrates Juneteenth at Inner Harbor this Weekend
In celebration of Juneteenth, The Black Artist Collective (BAC) will host a On The Reel Film Fest' and Pop-Up Market Saturday, June 19th, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the Syracuse Inner Harbor. The one-day event will include an outdoor screening of The Wiz, a performance by KJ and Lolo, food trucks, over 20 local Black-owned business vendors, and a family arts activity tent. This event is FREE and OPEN to the community.
Syracuse Stage resumes live performance this fall for 2021/2022 season
Starting in October, Syracuse Stage will present a six show subscription season and offer a full schedule of educational, family and community related programming, including the continuation of the Cold Read Festival of New Plays.
Read Our Latest from Syracuse.com
After successful arts fund drive, CNY Arts wants to hear from audiences about the reopening of art and entertainment across the region.
EVERSON MUSEUM IS 2021 BLUE STAR MUSEUM
The Everson Museum of Art will offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer.
The Salmon River Fine Arts Center announced the winners of their annual “Sunday Artist” Show
Salmon River Fine Arts Center in Pulaski, NY, recently announced the winners of their annual “Sunday Artist” Show
Cover Image titled Camp by Anne Stowers.
National Park Service invites public input on Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Feasibility Study
The National Park Service invites public input on a study to determine the feasibility of designating the Finger Lakes region of New York as a national heritage area. Public comments accepted until June 1, 2021.
Syracuse Stage resumes work in the theater with video recorded ‘I and You’
Written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Melissa Crespo, “I and You” marks a return of artists and actors to performance on stage at Syracuse Stage. The approximately 90 minute play will be performed in the Arthur Storch Theatre on a fully realized set and captured on video by Black Cub Productions.
CNY Arts Reaches Arts Impact Fundraising Goal for Onondaga County
CNY Arts is happy to announce a major milestone for the COVID-19 Arts Impact Fund. Through a recent $100,000 grant from The Trust for Cultural Resources of the County of Onondaga (CRT), CNY Arts has officially met its per capita funding goal for Onondaga County.
BLACK EQUITY & EXCELLENCE FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN MAY
Applications will be accepted starting May 3, 2021.
Call for Artists and Creative Vendors
This is a listing of opportunities for artist or crafts vendors to apply for exhibitions and vendor space. Locations vary.
Grant Panelists Needed
Panelists delve into the artistic and cultural merit, community impact, and feasibility of each proposal with a goal of maximizing benefit and accessibility to our region’s residents.
2021 New Grant Cycle
The deadline for all DEC grant applications is Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM.
Arts Impact Fund Grantee Update
By the end of April, CNY Arts will have distributed over $460,000 in grants to artists and arts organizations in our region through our COVID-19 Arts Impact Fund.
American Oz: A Special Event Screening & Fundraiser w/ The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation is partnering with PBS for a special event flowing from the premier Monday, April 19 (9pm EST), of American Oz, a documentary about Oz author L. Frank Baum.
CNY Arts Virtual Community Listening Sessions
FREE Arts Advocacy and Artist Resources Webinars
April 15: For Arts Administrators - Arts Advocacy at a Time Like No Other with CNY Arts Executive Director, Stephen Butler
April 22: For Artists - A Brown Bag Lunch - Artist Resources
Syracuse Poster Project Unveiling of 2021 Poster Series
Since its founding in 2001, the Poster Project has worked to enliven downtown and
strengthen the city’s sense of community.
New Spring Season for Syracuse Community Choir
Syracuse Community Choir begins their new season this spring, Keep on Moving Forward. New members are welcome to join.
Who What When Where Opens Exhibition at Everson Museum opens April 10
The Everson Museum of Art announces the opening of a new exhibition on Saturday, April 10 that explores questions of identity, place, and time.
Country Cabaret to Debut at the CNY Community Arts Center (CNYCAC)
Hilltop House and Studio accepted into Historic Artists' Home and Studio Program
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the acceptance of the Dorothy Riester House and Studio at the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia into their prestigious Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program.
Cayuga Museum Re-Opening in March for Its 85th Year
The staff at the Cayuga Museum have announced that they will be opening their doors to the public again on Wednesday, March 3!
Syracuse Stage presents ‘Annapurna’
Written by Sharr White and directed by Stage artistic director Robert Hupp, “Annapurna” is a carefully balanced blend of sharp comedy and surprisingly tender drama that draws inspiration from both meanings of its title.
Syracuse Stage presents ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’
2020 Wrap Up and a Look Forward
CNY Arts' Executive Director, Stephen Butler reflects on 2020 and the impact of the pandemic across the arts and cultural sector. While challenges remain, "We can see a light—more than one actually—at the end of the tunnel! ...we have many reasons for hope!"
CNY Arts' Community Programs Go Virtual for 2020
Two of our popular community programs moved online this year for the first time because of the pandemic. A BIG thank you to the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation for their support for Dasher's Magical Gift and to all the artists that participated in our virtual OMOT exhibition featuring Art in the Time of COVID-19 and Art in Pursuit of Social Justice.
CNY Arts Board of Directors Announcement
It’s time to say a big thank you and farewell to several of the CNY Arts Board of Directors members who have served for six years and are ending their terms and welcome two new board members to CNY Arts.