Capital grant programs provide large-dollar funding to support the physical infrastructure of arts and cultural institutions. As a uniquely impactful type of funding, capital improvement grants empower organizations to acquire capital equipment, renovate and restore existing buildings, expand accessibility offerings and construct new spaces to serve as community anchors. With a historic investment by Gov.…
Numerous states are debating the economic, public health and privacy aspects of passport systems that enable individuals to share proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status. New York is the first state in the nation to launch such a digital vaccine credential. In an effort to fast-track safe reopening of arts, sports, entertainment and other business…
Teaching artists play a valuable role in bridging the gap between the arts and education, bringing their unique skillsets and experience to a wide variety of classrooms and communities. However, there is limited opportunity for teaching artists to engage in professional development and share their experiences with one another on a large scale. Recognizing this…
The New York State Council on the Arts and the New York State Office for the Aging recently partnered to launch a new Creative Aging Initiative. The program takes an innovative, evidence based approach to healthy aging, underscoring New York as the first state in the nation recognized by AARP as part of its Age-Friendly…
In an era of changing audiences, tight budgets, increased competition and exponential technology growth, cultural institutions must seek new ways to keep their offerings fresh and engaging. To tackle this challenge, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is collaborating with the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) on a Creativity Incubator initiative. The…
The New York Media Arts Map v3 is a new on-line tool of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to help connect media artists, the organizations supporting them and the people interested in the creative potential of new technologies as a media art form. First conceptualized in 2008, the New York Media…
In October, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) will announce the first group of grantees of a new program helping nonprofit arts organizations create new or expand existing staff positions. The Workforce Investment Program (see page 31) awards two-year grants totaling $12,500 – $49,500 ($6,250 – $24,750/year) to arts groups with annual…
New York’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) program, which began in 2011, is a “community-based, bottom up” effort to create jobs and grow the economy. Through the program, the state government provides funding in 10 regions through 26 programs run by various state agencies, including the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Last…
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has been making public meetings available through webcast since 2007. Constituents have the option of watching a meeting live or at a later time through the on-demand archive. Currently viewers can watch and listen to council meetings, various committee meetings and appeals panels. The on-demand archive…
Cultural Blueprints is a statewide series of public forums initiated by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to identify regional and statewide strategies for the arts to serve as a catalyst for cultural, economic and community development. Over the past several months, NYSCA staff, working with Empire State Development’s (ESD) regional directors…