Governor Hochul Announces $82 Million Available for New York State Artists, Arts and Culture Organizations!.

“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,” Governor Hochul said.

For 16 seasons, NYSCA grantee @orchard_project has been a premier destination for artistic development and a breeding ground for new, bold work! Work developed there has won Obies, Drama Desks, Olivier Awards, and the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play for All The Way

Making the arts more accessible for all, TDF, a nonprofit service organization, with NYSCA, administers TAP Plus – a program that awards grants of up to $5,000 for open captioning & closed captioning services to eligible cultural orgs in NYS.

This week, NYSCA Director Erika Mallin celebrated the work of composer John Williams at Carnegie Hall, which featured a breathtaking performance by Yo-Yo Ma, along with Manhattan Boro Pres Mark Levine, NYS Ass Member Tony Simone, and NYC DCLA Comm Laurie Cumbo. 📷 Chris Lee.

🎭✨@DramaClubNYC brought the magic of theater to Crossroads Juvenile Center with a powerful performance of "My Brother's Keeper" as part of their mission to consistently care for youth who are incarcerated and court involved by creating space for them to thrive

This spring, NYSCA grantee @archleague is hosting recent Independent Projects grant recipients to present their work in a new series of online conversations. Visit for more information.

NYSCA grantee Uptown Theater for Creative Arts (UTCA) in Utica is a hub for artists and performers from all over the state, offering classes for kids and adults, live music, comedy, and more🎭🤩 . For more information, visit

This week, the New York State Deputy Director of Asian American Affairs Sibu Nair attended the New York Philharmonic's Lunar New Year celebrations. Concert photo credit: Chris Lee

Native artist, story-collector, and NYSCA grantee Rohsennase Dalton LaBarge M.D. (Akwesasne Kanienkehaka, Bear Clan) creates contemporary Kaión:ni (wampum belts) as tools for collective reflection and action.

Congratulations to the 20 recipients of the 2024 NYS Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI), a funding opportunity administered by The New York State DanceForce and NYSCA! For more information go to

NYSCA Executive Director Erika Mallin attended the opening night of Dominique Morriseau’s “Sunset Baby,” at the Signature Theatre, a NYSCA grantee. A NYT critic’s pick, it runs through Mar 10. For information, visit 📷HanJie Chow

As Dizzy Gillespie said, “No America – no jazz.” 🎷 Join NYSCA grantee @CNYJazz On February 25th for their Black History Month Cabaret featuring Endea Owens! . For Tickets go to:

@GothamEarlyMusicScene presents Midtown Concerts 🎻 New York's largest series of chamber performances with repertoire from the Medieval to Classical eras! .📹 Courtesy of GEMS

Join NYSCA grantee HudsonRiverMuseum through Feb 25 for their Family Art Workshop, Black Pearls of Wisdom. Celebrate Black History Month 🌟 by crafting your unique mixed media masterpieces with loved ones.

NYSCA grantee @ZuzkaKurtz's film Hudson, America follows first-generation Muslim immigrant students from Bangladesh living in upstate NY from 2016-2022. Watch it now on Amazon Prime! 🎞️

Last chance to watch NYSCA grantee @wildprojectnyc 's webseries WAY DOWN! Available to stream for FREE on @Broad.stream until February 17th!

🌟 NYSCA grantee Fiasco Theater is making their production of PERICLES accessible to more theatergoers! FREE childcare available at select performances, along with ASL interpretation, sensory free, open/closed captioning. Reach out to boxoffice@classicstage.org for more info!

Want to cook like a Shaker? 🥘NYSCA grantee @Shakereducator is offering three Shaker inspired take home dinners for two from February-April! First meal is Feb 15 -Chix Cacciatore, Mac & Cheese, and Broccoli with Rosemary Butter. Yum!! . Learn more at

Happy Valentines Day!!! Step back in time and admire these stunning antique Valentines from NYSCA grantee the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester! 💘💘💘These intricate designs and heartfelt messages are sure to capture your heart. 😍😍😍😍