“The purpose of Decentralization (DEC) is to foster the continuing development of local cultural resources responsive to community needs. These needs are articulated by the DEC site in a community cultural plan. DEC helps to ensure access to arts and culture in each of the 62 counties of New York State, including areas that are geographically isolated, economically disadvantaged, and ethnically diverse.” (Read more at the NYSCA website)

Here is this year’s DEC award recipients: 2010 DEC List of recipients

2009 – 2010 DEC Panelists

Oswego

Joe Rial; Karen Ringwald; Kristine Waelder; Jane Zell; Jeff R. Wallace; George Bain; and Michele Southgate

Cortland

Betty Ann Kram; Chelsea Cramer; Kris Waelder; Anthony Ferro; Julie Ferro; Selinda Morenus; and Kerry Kennedy

Onondaga

Robert Lieberman; Susan Lipke; James Spadafore; Kelly Wypch; La’retta Stroman; Lance Denno; and Denise Cole

NYSCA Individual Artist Panel

Barbara Humphrey; Vincent Fitches; Jane Zell; Andrew Russo; Jonn Fitzsimmons; Pat Tanner; and  Linda Lance