President Obama Proposes $8M National Endowment for the Arts Boost for 2013

Americans for the Arts. The Obama Administration has released the much anticipated FY 2013 budget request to Congress, which includes funding for the nation’s cultural agencies and programs, such as the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Institute for Museums and Library Services (IMLS), and the Department of Education’s Arts in Education program. As Americans [...]

Cultural Resources Council Names New Board Member

Marissa Mims: The Executive Director of the New York State Association for Women in Administration, Mims was elected to the Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education in 2009 and is currently its president. She is actively involved in statewide reform efforts for equity in education funding. Mims is a 2008 Leadership Greater Syracuse graduate and active volunteer [...]

CRC Grants Connect Artists and Schools

The Cultural Resources Council has awarded artSTARTgrants to nine schools and cultural organizations for exemplary projects that build educational partnerships between artists and classroom teachers. With support from the New York State Council on the Arts, 2012 artSTART grants will support a wide range of creative teaching initiatives throughout Central New York. Among the innovative [...]

Recruiting, Developing and Retaining a Motivated Board of Directors [Poughkeepsie]

Sponsored by The M&T Charitable Foundation Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET) Vassar-Warner Home Presented by Audrey Grifel, Capacity Building Advisor, NYCON and Jennifer Killian, Regional Manager, Mid-Hudson Valley Office Recruiting, Developing and Retaining a Motivated Board of Director’s is designed to convey the importance of board development and its role [...]

A Fund Development Primer for Nonprofit Organizations [Webinar]

Presented by Audrey Grifel, Capacity Building Advisor, NYCON Poughkeepsie Office and Andrew Marietta, Regional Manager, NYCON Central New York Office March 22nd, 2012 10:00am to 12:00pm Cost: $20 NYCON Members; $45 Non-Members This session provides an introduction to the diverse strategies nonprofits can use to generate revenue for their organizations with an emphasis on planning, [...]

Duties & Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members [Poughkeepsie]

Presented by Audrey Grifel, Capacity Building Advisor and Jennifer Killian, Regional Manager, NYCON Mid Hudson Valley Office March 14th 9:00am to 12:00pm Duties and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards provides a fundamental overview and general orientation to board members, focusing on the key knowledge and skill areas needed to develop and maintain a well run board. [...]

Westcott Street Cultural Fair Coordinator Position Open

The Westcott Street Cultural Fair has its first paid consultant position opening for a Coordinator to assist the volunteer staff of the Fair. Westcott Street Cultural Fair Coordinator – Consultant Position This position is responsible for the coordination of the fair, and will report to the executive committee. The coordinator will be in contact with [...]

Good News: 

We are pleased to share the news that for the first time in five years the New York State Council on the Arts has not had its funding reduced in the Executive Budget, which is recommended by the Governor. Please join us in thanking Governor Cuomo for his support for State Arts Funding which is [...]

Speak Up for the Arts!

Arts Advocacy Day – February 14, 2012 Arts supporters from all around New York State will visit their legislators in Albany on Tuesday, February 14th to speak up for the arts on Arts Advocacy Day 2012. Visual artists, authors, actors, musicians, dancers, and arts professionals of all kinds will join representatives from arts councils, museums, [...]

The Future Fund of Central New York is Seeking Grant Applicants

The Future Fund of Central New York is requesting grant applicant letters of intent from nonprofits that provide art-enrichment programs to low-income youth or promote the arts to an underserved population. The letter of intent deadline is February 17, 2012. One grant of up to $5,000 will be awarded in May 2012. Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations serving [...]