Arts News
Make Music Day Syracuse: Meet the Musicians - Sammy Avila
MEET THE MUSICIANS at Fiesta de la Música / Make Music Day at La Casita, June 21, starting at 4 pm
SAMMY AVILA, from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Sammy has performed many times at La Casita and in venues across the city of Syracuse in the last 10 years.
Make Music Day: Meet the Musicians: Liamna Pestana
Meet the Musicians - LIAMNA PESTANA, from Havana, Cuba
Liamna is a recent graduate of the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University (Class of 2022). She will be performaing at La Casita on June 21, starting @ 4pm.
Make Music Day: Meet the Musicians - Johnny Richards
See Johnny Richards and his band perform at the 24-hour shot clock in Armory Square on June 21, starting at 8am for Make Music Day Syracuse
Make Music Day Syracuse: Meet the Musicians - DreaMe
Meet DreaMe, they will be performing at La Casita Cultural Center in Syracuse for Make Music Day on June 21.
Make Music Day Meet the Musicians: Jambulance
Make Music Day Syracuse - Thrift Store Gypsies
Join Thrift Store Gypsies for a day of celebrating and making music - Make Music Day Syracuse - on June 21.
Learn more about Thrift Store Gypsies and why they love to perform for CNYers in this "Meet the Musicians" interview>
Make Music Day Meet the Musicians Blair Frodelius
Meet Blair Frodelius, one of te musicians participating in Make Music Day Syracuse on June 21. Learn more about him and his music.
Make Music Day: Meet the Musicians - Crispyonthemic
MMDsyr- Meet the Musicians - Queena
Meet Mwelwa Deborah Bwalya, one of the many musicians participating in Make Music Day, a global celebration of music, inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique. It is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music, and other musical events will take place at various locations throughout Syracuse on June 21.
Hannah Frieser Joins CNY Arts as New Director of Grants and Programs
CNY Arts welcomes Hannah Frieser as the new Director of Grants and Programs.
Syracuse Stage Annual Gala Celebrates a Season of Live Theatre
The Gala at Springside Farm provides outdoor festivities, local food and a silent auction open to the public
Applications Now Being Accepted for the Syracuse Arts & Culture Recovery Fund
DEADLINE EXTENDED to JUNE 6. SYRACUSE-BASED ONLY.
New grant program to provide recovery support to artists, organizations, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to develop high-quality programming within the City of Syracuse.
CNY Arts Now Accepting Applications Now For Senator John W. Mannion & Senator Rachel May Young Artist Scholarship
Thanks to the support of Senators John Mannion and Rachel May, students in the 50th and 53rd Senate Districts are now able to apply for scholarships to continue their artistic and culturally related goals, respectively. The program was previously funded by Former Senator John A. DeFrancisco.
Oswego Couple Pen Debut Novel Set to be Released in July
Paperworks 2022 International Juried Competition
BJ Spoke Gallery in Huntington, NY is calling for entries for the Paperworks 2022 International Juried Competition
Syracuse Poster Project Unveiling of 2021 Poster Series @ City Hall Commons
The event brings together poets and artists from the community to create a series of poetry posters for the city’s poster panels.
Large Sculpture on 1,500-Mile Tour to Oklahoma Makes Special Appearance April 21 at PrattMWP
The public is welcome to visit the campus to see this unique installation in Palmer Park.
Make Music Day Syracuse is Looking for Musicians to Join this Worldwide Celebration
Calling all musicians of all ages, levels, and backgrounds to participate in this city-wide event as part of the global event taking place in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.
CNY Arts Receives Stand for the Arts Award from Spectrum Partners and Ovation TV
CNY Arts is being recognized for creating the COVID-19 Arts Impact Fund as the pandemic closures caused hundreds of artists and arts organizations in the region
Syracuse Common Council Approves Mayor Walsh's $2.1 Million Pandemic Relief Package
The new Arts and Culture Recovery Fund will be created and managed by CNY Arts to assist arts disciplines across the City of Syracuse
Returning and New Hires at CNY Arts
Welcoming new hires and interns to the staff at CNY Arts...
Syracuse University Department of Drama presents ‘Sender’
The Syracuse University Department of Drama presents the authentically compassionate story of “Sender,” written by Ike Holter.
CNY Arts Announces New Board of Director, Gary Shaheen, PhD
We're pleased to introduce our newest member of the CNY Arts Board of Directors, Gary Shaheen, PhD!
Creatives Rebuild New York Launches Programs to Support 2,700 Artists Across New York State
Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) launched two funding opportunities aimed at providing transformational support for individual artists across New York State. The $125 million initiative provides either guaranteed income or employment opportunities to artists.
Syracuse Poster Project Announces 2022 Poster Series
CNY Arts congratulates the 10 poet-artist pairs whose posters were recently selected for the 2022 Syracuse Poster Project.
Building Community in a Time of Crisis
La Casita Cultural Center in Syracuse, NY, will host an open dialogue about the challenges faced during and after pandemic-related shutdowns, and new strategies for rebuilding our communities.
10 Things You May Not Know About Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born 266 years ago today. As a New York Times article wrote “For Mozart is our foundation stone, our icon, and our pedigree. Celebrating him means celebrating ourselves.”
So in celebration of Mozart’s birthday, here’s a list of some interesting things about this infamous “child prodigy” that you may not know about him.
Syracuse Stage to receive $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Syracuse Stage has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support “The Most Beautiful Home…Maybe,” a timely new immersive performance led by Mark-N-Sparks (Los Angeles based artists and activists ashley sparks and Mark Valdez).
Call for Art Research Participants
The SU National Veterans Resource Center Gallery invites people 18 and older who have not served in the military to participate in a research study that explores the impact of making and viewing art on perceptions of military service and the veteran experience.
Ovation TV Partners with Charter Communications for 5th year of Stand for the Arts Awards
Ovation TV, America’s only arts network, and partner Charter Communications, Inc., has announced the recipients of a 2021-2022 Stand for the Arts Awards, which recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. CNY Arts is one of the organizations receiving this award.
Survey Drawing Winners
CNY Arts conducted Arts Impact Surveys and an Audience Survey in 2021. Eleven individuals and organizations that participated won prizes in a random drawing. Tickets were donated by Syracuse Stage and Symphoria.
Syracuse Stage celebrates the holidays with ‘Matilda The Musical’
Syracuse Stage welcomes families for the holiday musical “Matilda The Musical.” Children under 12 will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or negative test to enter the theatre
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT LE MOYNE FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Funding opportunities available at Le Moyne College in the Arts Administration Program.
NYS DANCEFORCE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF CHOREOGRAPHERS’ INITIATIVE
The New York State DanceForce, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), announces the expansion of its Choreographers’ Initiative program to three new regions: Central NY, Capital District/North Country, and Hudson Valley/Long Island.
Syracuse University Department of Drama announces the 2021/2022 season
The Syracuse University Department of Drama announced a return to in person, live performance for the 2021/2022 season beginning with the contemporary romantic comedy “In Love and Warcraft,” Nov. 12 – 20 in the Arthur Storch Theatre.
Syracuse Stage honors veterans with a reading of Pulitzer Prize nominated play
‘War Words’ is based on the real life experiences of those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
CNY Short Film Competition is Returning for the 3rd Year
2nd Annual OMOT Update
The application portal for Statewide Community Regrants is opening soon!
Welcome Our Newest Staff Member
We welcome Brian Lee, our new Regrants Program Officer to the staff of CNY Arts.
Welcoming Our Newest Board Members
Join us as we welcome our newest Board Members: Tiffany Lloyd, Matthew Powers, and Magdalena Rivera.
Call for Poetry and Art, Syracuse Poster Project
Project will continue its tradition of supporting the craft of local poets and artists and providing public art and literature for all to enjoy. This year, the Project’s panelists will be selecting seven pairings of poem and illustration.
Craig Walsh’s Monuments at SUNY Oswego
Monuments redefines traditional expectations of public monuments and the selective history represented in our civic spaces, and celebrates the living, contributing, members of our Oswego County community.
Crafted Underground Pop-Up Vendors Coming Back in October
Crafted Underground will be hosting pop-up vendors every weekend starting in October through December at the The McCarthy Mercantile in Downtown Syracuse, NY.
Bespoke Art & Craftsmanship to Host Inaugural Virtual Artisan Summit
Bespoke Art & Craftsmanship, a collective of art based businesses, will host its first virtual artisan summit to educate art consumers about the work of local artisans and also assist artists recovering from financial loss due to Covid-19 shutdowns.
ARTSwego at SUNY Oswego Welcomes its Inaugural Artist-in-Residence
ARTSwego is thrilled to welcome artist Ellen M. Blalock of Syracuse, NY as SUNY Oswego's first Artist-in-residence.
Everson Calls for Submissions for Upcoming Regional Artist Exhibitions
The Central New York Artist Initiative is a regional exhibition program that builds upon the Everson Museum of Art’s ongoing support of local artists in the CNY region. It is intended to showcase the talented and vibrant arts community in this area and its contributions to our cultural well-being.
Call for Artists - Public Art Opportunity
Rochester Contemporary Art Center is working with community partners Home Leasing and Trillium Health in Rochester, NY to commission a public artwork that supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in a new LGBTQ+ welcoming building. All applications are due October 31, 2021, and will be handled through an RFQ/RFP selection process
COVID Created New Opportunities, Lasting Change in Arts & Culture
Whether instigated by Covid-19, the shifting priorities of funders or their own recognition of the need to address inequities, arts leaders are listening to their communities. Many recognize that it’s no longer enough for arts organizations to be good — they must also do good.
Syracuse Stage accepting children’s digital video auditions for ‘Matilda The Musical’
Syracuse Stage, in partnership with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, will present “Matilda The Musical” as its holiday musical for the 2021/2022 season. Video audition submissions for young artists, ages 8 – 13, who sing and dance are now being accepted.