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The Importance of Community Arts Funding (Decentralization)
Crucial dollars that support local organizations and individual artists to present accessible community programs are made possible through the regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts called Decentralization (DEC) that is made possible with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered in our region by CNY Arts.
Established in 1977 by the New York State Legislature, Decentralization is used as a means to provide support for arts, culture, history, and heritage projects in every corner of the state, with local funding decisions made by local panels. The program provides funding for established nonprofits, for volunteer-driven organizations, and for individual artists.
CNY Arts distributed almost $160,000 to support 94 projects in Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties in 2014, a 12% increase over 2013. Grants were awarded to summer concert series, library art programs, historical society exhibits, community theater, and so much more. Decentralization funds art where you live.
In 2015, CNY Arts' Decentralization funding priorities will be shaped by the ENGAGE CNY regional cultural plan generated with the input of over 7000 residents, and over 1000 artists, and arts organizations, making the program more relevant to the needs of our region than ever before.
Guidelines for CNY Arts' 2015 Decentralization program will be released in July. I encourage you to help us spread the word so that every eligible project can be considered for funding.
Stephen Butler
Executive Director
CNY Arts
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A clear and comprehensive marketing plan is the most reliable path to motivating your target audiences to act now and is your practical, realistic guide to prioritizing marketing opportunities. Join CNY Arts for a hands-on, intensive, full-day workshop with national nonprofit marketing expert, Nancy Schwartz.
Right Things Right Now: Marketing Planning Workshop
Tuesday, June 17th
9am - 4:30pm
Syracuse, NY
Only a few slots are left and we are opening registration to other nonprofit arts organizations. This workshop is provided through funding from the IDEAS Collaborative.
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CNY Arts
421 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-435-2155
CNY Arts is supported by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency,
with support from the
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the IDEAS Collaborative
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The New York State Consolidated Funding Application window is now open. The deadline for application is
Tuesday, June 16 at 4pm.
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CNY Arts Grant Updates for 2015
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CNY Arts will issue Decentralization Grants once again for 2015 in Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego counties. Get these important 2015 dates on your calendars! More information will be available throughout the summer.
Three programs will be available for 2015:
Individual Artist Commissions | $2500
Purpose: To support the creation of new work with exceptional community involvement in the creative process
Who May Apply: Individual Artists ONLY
Application Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2014 4:00 PM
Community Arts Grants | $500-5000
Purpose: To provide support for accessible arts and cultural projects that enhance the cultural climate in our neighborhoods and communities
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations and individuals either partnering with or fiscally sponsored by an eligible nonprofit organization
Application Deadline: November 3, 2014, 4:00 PM
Arts Education Grants | $500-5000
Purpose: To support the role arts and culture plays in engaging K-12, public school students in rich artistic learning experiences
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations and individuals either partnering with an eligible school or fiscally sponsored by an eligible nonprofit organization
Application Deadline: November 17, 2014, 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REDC!
If you plan to apply to the Regional Economic Development Council (Round 4) for funding through any of the four New York State Council on the Arts Programs, please be aware that you will be ineligible to apply for 2015 Decentralization funding.
PANELISTS!
We are looking for panelists to participate in peer funding panels for Decentralization. If you, or someone you know is interested, please complete the form here.
If you have any questions or would like to start brainstorming grant ideas, please contact Liz Lane at elane@cnyarts.org or (315) 435-2158.
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We offer TWO social media streams to keep you informed:
On Facebook and Twitter, CNY Arts will keep you up-to-date on arts council news, grant opportunities, work opportunities in the arts, and news that affects the region's entire cultural sector: artists, arts organizations, and audiences.
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For those looking to go out and enjoy the arts, gotocnyarts.org highlights upcoming concerts, plays, readings, gallery openings... arts and culture events from all across Central New York!
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CNY Arts receives numerous inquiries from individuals looking for careers in arts management. If you have positions available in your organization in marketing, development, administration, box office management, or artistic programming, we will gladly forward postings directly to these individuals in addition to sharing them on the newsletter or via social media, whichever is most appropriate for your needs. Email job postings to communications@cnyarts.org.
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Opportunities and Resources for Artists and Organizations
(email communications@cnyarts.org to submit)
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Opportunities
Open Call for Artists - Exhibit Opportunity
Westcott Community Art Gallery
The Salt District of the Near West Side
Jobs/Volunteers/Grants
Syracuse First can always use volunteers. Call for more information (315.396.6418)
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Resources
Giffordslist.org - A resource sharing website, administered by the Rosamond Gifford Foundation, for Central New York nonprofits and businesses.
Oswego Arts Collaborative - a local service and advocacy organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for the economic development and sustainability of visual and performing arts, is compiling a list of artists and arts organizations interested in strengthening the cultural life of Oswego County. All artists, groups and residents interested in receiving regular information about the Collaborative and its initiatives or in taking part in the mission of the Collaborative are asked to email artsinoswego@gmail.com.
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For a comprehensive listing of artist workshops and classes in your area,
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