Nearly $32 million in NYS arts funding announced

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that nearly $32 million in total has been awarded to 102 projects across New York through the State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects Fund.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that nearly $32 million in total has been awarded to 102 projects across New York through the State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects Fund. The grants will bolster the efforts of non-profit arts and cultural organizations throughout all 10 regions of the state.

The funding will support the chosen organizations in making needed building renovations, improve facility accessibility and help construct new creative spaces. The goal of the initiative is to strengthen New York’s arts and cultural sector and stimulate the economy of local communities.

"The over 100 projects we’re supporting through this funding will showcase arts and cultural organizations across the state and spur economic development for decades to come," Gov. Hochul said. "From historic sites to new multi-use arts centers, these diverse projects will expand the accessibility and the sustainability of arts and culture organizations while growing local economies, driving tourism and creating jobs all across New York State."

NYSCA Executive Director Erika Mallin said, "We are grateful to Governor Hochul and the Legislature for their support. These projects are essential to the prosperity and well-being of our creative industry and our communities, especially as we continue to navigate the recovery of our creative sector. This support will help stimulate local economies, catalyze investment in our communities and help to ensure the vibrancy of our cultural organizations for now and for the future."

Of the chosen 102 projects, the majority of grants were awarded to organizations with budgets under $3 million. Organizations that received grants in the Capital Region are detailed below:

NYSCA Capital Projects Fund Recipients

Albany County

• Old Songs

Columbia County

• Ancram Opera House Theater
• PS/21 Center for Contemporary Performance
• Shaker Museum and Library

Rensselaer County

• Wave Farm
• Collar Works
• Sand Lake Center for the Arts

Schenectady County

• New York Folklore Society

Washington County

• Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association