Symphoria Orchestra’s full complement of musicians is staged in Armory Square to wow the Candlelight Series’ large audience on Saturday evening, July 15. The Orchestra’s Main Concert is performed from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm with the opening concert by String Bee starting at 7:00 pm.
Fresh from his appearance at the M&T Jazzfest, acclaimed bassist, studio owner and bandleader Peter Mack brings his Macktet to downtown Syracuse with special guest saxophonist Gary Smulyan, who will be making a rare appearance in Central New York. On Saturday June 17th at 8:00 p.m.
In addition to presenting a month of fantastic music performances in August of each year, the Skaneateles Festival, as part of its Educational Outreach, annually presents the Robinson Award to an outstanding High School student from central New York.
The Young Composers Corner during Cazenovia Counterpoint is a wonderful opportunity for gifted music students to broaden their skills and artistry. And it's FREE!
On April 27, over 150 artists and organizations from six counties, CNY Art staff and board members, and New York State Legislators gathered at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to celebrate the recipients of the 2017 Community Arts Grant Awards.
Posted On: April 27, 2017
Poetry and drawings are needed for the “Poetry and Art in the Bus” project contest. In order to participate, people must attend free workshops in Salina Free Library, 100 Belmont St, Mattydale, Apr 1, 1pm; Baldwinsville Library, 33 E. Genesee St, Baldwinsville, Apr 8, 10 am; Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S.
Posted On: April 13, 2017
Dan Silver, a graduate of Syracuse University, College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) Film Program, will return to Syracuse to talk about his role as an executive producer for the film Queen of Katwe. The film will screen as part of Spring Fest 2017, which is produced by the...
Posted On: April 11, 2017
On April 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Syracuse Stage will hold auditions for children 13 and under for the 2017-2018 season holiday show, “The Wizard of Oz”.
Posted On: April 05, 2017
SUNY Oswego students and faculty in English and creative writing, political science, philosophy, and art -- as well as in theater -- have seized opportunities to work with the professional actors, directors and a playwright of "Julius Caesar" and "X," which take the stage March 27 and 28 at SUNY...
Posted On: March 10, 2017
Executive Producer/Writer Richard Castellane will be in Syracuse on Saturday March 11th, at the Palace Theater from 9-12:00 to cast for his upcoming football comedy film.
Posted On: March 03, 2017
Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp yesterday announced the plays selected for the 2017/2018 season. The six plays are “The Three Musketeers”, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “Next to Normal”, “A Raisin in the Sun”, and “The Magic Play”.
Posted On: February 28, 2017
Red House Arts Center Board of Directors and Search Committee is pleased to announce its new Leadership Team. Following an extensive search, which included dozens of applicants from 17 states and 4 countries, Redhouse is thrilled to welcome this impressive organizational team.
Posted On: February 20, 2017
Light Work Grants in Photography
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By popular demand, Disney’s The Lion King will return to Syracuse for the first time since its triumphant premiere in September 2011. This exclusive three-week return engagement will premiere at the Landmark Theatre in Downtown Syracuse on October 27 and will play through November 12, 2017.
Posted On: February 09, 2017
Fritz Messere, president of the board of directors of View Arts and Community Center in Old Forge announced the appointment of Peggy O’Shea, former president & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, as View’s interim executive director as of December 31, 2016.
Posted On: February 01, 2017
Daria J. Willis, Ph.D. is the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Onondaga Community College. Her first day on the job was July 5, 2016. Willis is beginning the process of introducing herself across campus.
Posted On: January 24, 2017
CNY Arts, Inc., central New York’s regional arts council serving 6 counties and providing more than $1.5 million dollars in funding that supports artists and arts, cultural, and heritage organizations, announced today the appointment of Kristy Brightman Frame (Bond, Shoenick & King), Daniel Hammer (County of Onondaga), Adam McGivern (Cortland...
Posted On: January 19, 2017
The Baldwinsville Theatre Guild (BTG) is celebrating their 75th anniversary with 76 Trombones and a big parade by presenting Meredith Willson’s The Music Man! Trouble in River City is coming for three weekends starting on January 20, 2017 through February 4, 2017.
Posted On: January 17, 2017
PRESS RELEASE: SYRACUSE STAGE
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Sculpture Space is pleased to announce the appointment of non-profit leader and former CEO, Tom Montan, as the organization’s new Executive Director. The hire followed a six-month national search led by the Sculpture Space Board of Directors. Montan, who is moving from California, joined Sculpture Space in early August 2016.
Posted On: January 01, 2017
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $30,000 to support CNY Arts’ long-term economic, engagement, and tourism goals...
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During the first week of December at the Crouse Hinds Theater in the John H. Mulroy Civic Center in downtown Syracuse, CNY Arts will bring to the stage Dasher’s Magical Gift, an annual holiday show for central New York children.
Posted On: November 18, 2016
CNY Arts’ production of Dasher’s Magical Gift is written, choreographed, directed and performed by a team of creative individuals and dancers from Central New York. Purchase a Festival Family Pack.
Posted On: November 15, 2016
Reindeer, elves, penguins, and some surprise guests are preparing for CNY Arts' third annual presentation of its holiday family event, Dasher’s Magical Gift. The entirely local production was developed and staged by Syracuse theater and dance professionals.
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This week CNY Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week.
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This week CNY Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week.
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This week CNY Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week.
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This week CNY Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week.
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This week CNY Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week.
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This week CNY Arts is celebrating National Arts in Education Week.
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Central New York’s non-audition, community choir seeks new singers. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 to 9:15 p.m. at DeWitt Community Church.
Posted On: August 30, 2016
Do you enjoy singing? Want to be a part of a fun community of folks who like to harmonize tunes from Bach to Beck and beyond?
Posted On: August 24, 2016
The Erie Canal Museum invites area artists to create original drawings depicting the Canal and its history for exhibition and inclusion in a coloring book for grownups.
Posted On: August 18, 2016
Artists, crafters, and jewelry makers are cordially invited to apply for the Annual Gift Fair of 2016 located in the Community Room and Community Corner at Natur-Tyme, 3160 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214
Posted On: August 17, 2016
Anchoring Syracuse ArtsWeek is the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival in Clinton Square. Created in 2008, it continues the tradition of providing quality jazz entertainment with wine to create a festival that supports Syracuse and Central New York’s community and culture.
For the seventh year running, the Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest in downtown Syracuse will be celebrating the Haudenosaunee culture and environmental stewardship. It will be held Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30, in Hanover Square during Syracuse ArtsWeek.
One of the premier events of ArtsWeek, the 46th Annual AmeriCU Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival, is coming up shortly. More than 160 artists and entertainers from 25 US States and Canada will be showcasing their talents in Columbus Circle during this highly-anticipated event on July 29, 30 and 31.
Oswego State Downtown will be hosting another Downtown Artist Series with the debut of "86,400 Grains of Grace: Photographs by John Sheffield" from July 22 until Sept. 2. Sheffield, a middle school educator for more than 25 years, will exhibit photographs he made while encountering everyday people and while he...
Old Forge, NY (July 6, 2016) – Calling all quilters! View seeks quilts for the 2016 Quilts Unlimited and Keeping with Tradition: Log Cabin Quilts exhibitions.
Finger Lakes Arts Council is seeking artists to lead educational and therapeutic workshops and classes. Classes can be in any medium, and all forms of art will be considered. FLAC will pay $25/hour. Class/workshop is contingent on registration of sufficient participants to cover costs.
Join the Carbone Auto Group, Limelight Event Planning and Ricky Z., featuring his All-Star Billy Joel tribute band, at the Stanley Theater in Utica to celebrate Billy Joel and Central New York music education. This July 9 event is a part of Rick Zuccaro’s Digital Piano Donation Program and will...
Syracuse Stage artistic director Robert M. Hupp announced today the appointment of Kyle Bass as the company’s associate artistic director. For the past nine seasons, Bass has been a senior member of Syracuse Stage’s artistic staff serving most recently as resident dramaturg.
SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED TO ONONDAGA COUNTY’S MOST GIFTED YOUNG ARTISTS
40 Below's Public Art Task Force and Point of Contact gallery are collaborating to bring you the 2nd annual summer pop up gallery. This exhibition is designed to be a showcase artists from the Syracuse area, and we are looking for a variety of different styles!
The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) will be premiering the new movie, “Dragon’s: Real Myths and Unreal Creatures,” on July 2. It will be shown at MOST’s Bristol IMAX Omnitheater and is presented by First Niagara Foundation.
On September 18, 2016 the 25th annual Westcott Street Craft Fair will be held from noon to 6:30 P.M.
Calling all Central New York artists: Channel both your creative and competitive side this year at the 26th Annual Street Painting Festival. Whether you’re a preschooler doodling flowers or an expert recreating Starry Night, this chalk-art competition is welcome to all ages and skill levels.
Many people have asked our Arts Education Coordinator during her outreach, "What is a Teaching Artist?"
The Young Composers Corner program will be returning this year during the 2016 Cazenovia Counterpoint festival. Middle and high-school age students who are interested in writing music will have the unique opportunity to work with professional composers to develop and refine their writing skills, think and talk critically about new...
Show Us CNY16 has begun and continues through the July 4th holiday weekend, offering local amateur and professional photographers alike the opportunity to shoot and share their unique perspectives of life in Central New York for all to enjoy.
Syracuse University’s Department of Drama concludes its 2015-2016 season with David Ives’ new version of French playwright Georges Feydeau’s bedroom farce A Flea in Her Ear.
Photo: Whitney Point High School Drama Club in their production of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, directed by Ken Jones
Posted On: April 26, 2016
Syracuse, New York - CNY Arts is pleased to announce the awardees for the 2016 CNY Arts Tourism & Economic Development Grant Program. A total of $135,000 is being distributed among five art and cultural providers and is made possible by the County of Onondaga.
Posted On: April 25, 2016
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WOULDN'T IT BE LOVELYPurchase tickets by calling 315-476-7372 or ONLINE.
Posted On: April 06, 2016
Lighthouses have a special place in the hearts and minds of many and serve, much as they always have, as beacons of hope and sanctuary. As stewards of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse, the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego is responsible for spearheading the physical restoration and historic...
Posted On: March 26, 2016
172 employees of Central New York companies took part in On My Own Time 2015, which concluded on a high note this fall with a reception for artists, colleagues and family at the Everson Museum of Art.
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On September 18, 2016 the 25th annual WSCF will be held from noon to 6:30 P.M. The WSCF is a one-day celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighborhood through its culture: visual and performing arts, food, service organizations and activities geared to neighborhood and other area residents...
Posted On: March 24, 2016
The Onondaga Environmental Institute (OEI) is seeking an artist to create an original artistic “map” that uses images and words to reflect participants’ visions for the Onondaga Lake Watershed or one of the sub-watersheds. This community map will serve as an educational tool and help increase community pride in and stewardship of local places.
Posted On: March 18, 2016
Award winning Irish documentary Older Than Ireland, (Snackbox Films) will have its Syracuse premiere on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at the Palace Theater, located at 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $35 for a limited space VIP Networking after party taking place from...
Posted On: March 10, 2016
The Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium features a special component this year to highlight the bicentennial of Oswego County. Come to the sixth annual event at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E.
Posted On: March 03, 2016
Calling all artists, designers, architects, corporate team members and aspiring backyard enthusiasts to construct and/or design a bird (or dog!) house for a live and silent auction to benefit CNY Fair Housing.
Posted On: January 29, 2016
The New York State Council on the Arts is presenting FY17 Information Seminars in Buffalo, Syracuse and Troy on February 9, 10 and 11, 2016.Click Here to RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/moSm2ynUlW
Posted On: January 29, 2016
Looking back at the year, CNY Arts has much to be grateful for! 2015 began with the news that we had received another I Love New York grant from New York State’s Empire State Development for our collaborative marketing system at gotocnyarts.org to better promote our region’s arts and cultural offerings.
Posted On: January 27, 2016
As CNY Arts begins 2016, the Board would like to acknowledge several milestones and changes to our Board of Directors. First, the Board gratefully acknowledges the outstanding leadership of outgoing Board Vice President Eunice Williams and Board Secretary Christine Flynn.
Posted On: January 27, 2016
CNY Arts is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Community Arts Grants, Arts Education Grants, and Individual Artist Commissions distributed by CNY Arts and funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
Posted On: January 27, 2016
Title: Syracuse Community Choir, Logistics Coordinator
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SAVE money by purchasing a MINI SUBSCRIPTION instead of buying single tickets for 2 upcoming productions.Please call the Box Office at 315-476-7372 to find out about this offer.Mini subscriptions can not be purchased on line.
Posted On: January 14, 2016
Visiting the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is easier than ever during the months of January and February: guests enjoy half-price admission during the zoo’s annual Snow Leopard Days! Adult tickets (ages 19-61) are $4, youth (ages 3-18) are $2 and seniors (ages 62+) are $2.50.
Posted On: January 11, 2016
Light Work seeks qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Syracuse, New York. We're hiring for two full-time positions, and encourage candidates to apply by December 13th.
Posted On: December 03, 2015
Columbus McKinnon Entertainment, a leader in lifting and positioning equipment for the entertainment industry, will be holding a Road Technician Certification Class in Syracuse, N.Y.. Designed for advanced motor technicians, this 16-hour class will give students hands-on experience operating, inspecting and troubleshooting our industry-leading CM-ET Lodestar and CM-ET Prostar motors. Whether you’re new to...
Posted On: December 01, 2015
Historic Cazenovia and the neoclassical home of the village founder will once again set a befitting backdrop for the beloved annual tradition of Christmas at Lorenzo. Beginning with Christmas by Candlelight on Friday, December 4 from 7-9 pm-- and running through Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6 from 1-4...
Posted On: November 24, 2015
The Skanonh-Great Law of Peace Center will open to the public with a festival-like atmosphere on November 21st 2015 from 10am to 5pm. The facility, located at 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool, New York will be a hub of activity as visitors have their first opportunity to experience the...
Posted On: November 09, 2015
This year, shoppers can find unique gifts and hand-made goods at Syracuse’s new urban pop-up market, Midnight Market!
Posted On: November 06, 2015
The Board of Directors has unanimously approved Jane Malin, from Salisbury Center, as the incoming Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts. Jane brings executive consulting experience and a proven track record of success. She also has over 30 years experience in the performing arts.
Posted On: November 05, 2015
SCULPTURE SPACE, located in Utica, New York invites artists whose focus is sculpture to apply for a two-month residency between February and November 2017. Depending on funding, up to twenty residents are selectively chosen each year with a stipend of $1,500 awarded to offset costs.
Posted On: October 23, 2015
Syracuse International Film Festival begins this week on Wednesday, October 14 until October 18.
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Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts (MVCA) is searching for their next Executive Director
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute is Hiring for CNY Film Hub Operator/ManagerTo apply visit SUNY Polytechnic Institute website
Posted On: September 17, 2015
Red House Arts Center is thrilled to open its 2015/16 season with Big Fish with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John Wallace. This production will open on September 17th and run through October 3rd.
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The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts has recently released its 2016 Residency Schedule and Application. The Golden Residency Program is located in upstate NY and provides studio space, living space, artist materials and technical support from Golden Artist Colors over a 4-week residency.
Posted On: August 17, 2015
The Seneca Lake Plein Air Festival, takes place October 1-4, 2015 and benefits the Smith Center for the Arts in Geneva. This is the second annual fall festival. Previous festivals were scheduled in August and were formerly known as the Billsboro Winery Plein Air Festival, founded by winery co-owner, Kim Aliperti.
Posted On: August 10, 2015
Syracuse Stage is seeking community members to appear on stage alongside professional actors in two productions in the upcoming 2015/16 Season. In To Kill a Mockingbird, community members will appear as courtroom observers. In The Christians, a praise/gospel choir comprised of community members will sing throughout the show.
Posted On: August 05, 2015
The Annual Gift Fair
was created to give NATUR-TYME’S loyal costumers an opportunity to shop
for special yet affordable holiday gifts for their family and friends.
Thea St. Omer was a valuable part of the Syracuse arts community. Originally from California, she was pursuing a filmmaking career in Syracuse - in addition to being a writer, teacher, artist, and independent shopkeeper. She brightened people's lives with her kindness and generosity.
Historic Columbus Circle will come alive with the 45th annual presentation of the AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. Presented by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. and AmeriCU Credit Union, the three-day festival is a showcase by some of the country’s most talented artists, craftspeople and entertainers.
Stage of Nations returns to Hanover Square July 24-25, during Syracuse Artsweek! Check out this year's dynamic lineup of music and dance. Authentic Native American crafts and foods are always on hand as well. Celebrate earth-friendly culture with the Haudenosaunee!
Lake Street Dive is an indie jazz and soul band founded in 2004 in Boston.
WHAT: A public call for an exhibit of artworks inspired by, depicting images of, or using objects & items from the American pastime, BASEBALL. Love the sport or not, baseball is ingrained in our shared cultural identity, we want to see what your visual mind can create using the subject...
Wynton Marsalis is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of American culture. He is the world’s first jazz artist to perform and compose across the full jazz spectrum from its New Orleans roots to bebop to modern jazz.
By popular demand, International duo guitarists Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb return to the Armory Square Candlelight Stage for a third year to open the 31st Annual run of the free concert Series.
“Stanley ‘Buckwheat’ Dural leads one of the best bands in America. A down-home and high-powered celebration, meaty and muscular with a fine-tuned sense of dynamics…propulsive rhythms, incendiary performances.” - The New York Times
Summer will be a bit more tuneful as Symphoria announces its free outdoor summer concerts. Folks are encouraged to bring seating and a picnic basket!
On Juneteenth 2015 (June 19th) fifth graders from the Morrisville-Eaton Central School (MECS) extended their "In My Backyard" program by performing and recording their original song at The Auburn Public Theatre in a program featuring other elementary classes involved in the project.
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park and certified instructor Jared Flynn are offering a two-day, hands-on workshop for participants interested in learning how to select and stack stones for wall integrity and appearance. The workshop will take place July 25 and 26.
NY)—This summer, a transition in leadership will begin at Syracuse Stage as Timothy Bond, producing artistic director, and Jeffrey Woodward, managing director, have announced plans to pursue new opportunities.
Join us in creating this Public Art Project!
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There is still time to become part of our 42nd annual On My Own Time business/arts program, presented by CNY Arts in cooperation with the Everson Museum of Art. This homegrown, award-winning project provides a public platform for participating businesses to identify, celebrate, and promote the value of creativity among...
Posted On: April 24, 2015
Syracuse Opera will close its 40th Anniversary Season with Rossini’s hilarious opera, The Barber of Seville.
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The seminars will provide information about opportunities for funding to individual artists from NYSCA, focusing upon support for Composer Commissions, Dance Commissions; Film, Media and New Technology Production and Theatre Artist Commissions through the Individual Artists Program.
Posted On: March 03, 2015
Central Library is planning a major redesign of its space and services this year. Planning is going on now, and we want to know what you think your library should look like and offer. Please answer any or all of the questions listed below.
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Application deadline is February 28, 2015. Priority will be given to applications submitted by February 15, 2015.
Posted On: February 10, 2015
BACKGROUND: Art on Parade is an innovative platform a partnership between business and arts, created by the nonprofit American Rupite. It is part of the annual Parade of Homes event that showcases the best in home building, newest trends and technology.
Posted On: February 09, 2015
Arts leaders from around the state cheered the news that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's 2015 budget proposal included a $5 million increase for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and praised the effort of NYSCA Chairman Aby Rosen, who promoted it.
Posted On: February 02, 2015
Race • Place • Being is a semester-long series of performances, speakers, exhibitions, film screenings and other activities that focuses on topics of race and identity within local, national and global contexts and across different eras, times and locations.
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Capture the excitement and be part of a fun tradition at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
Posted On: January 01, 2015
The Syracuse Community Choir has been singing about peace for nearly 30 years. This year their Winter Solstice Concert, Transformation, not only marks the onset of the darkest days of the calendar but brings messages of hopefulness and inclusion at a much needed time for CNY community and communities around...
Posted On: December 17, 2014
CNY Arts is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $40,000 contract from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Art Works grant program. The funds will be used to support implementation of ENGAGE CNY, CNY Arts’ ten-year cultural plan to boost the livability and economic vitality...
Posted On: December 04, 2014
The Syracuse Peace Council host its 44rd annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival, this weekend on December 6-7 (Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday 11-5 pm) at Nottingham High School, 3100 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Admission is $2-5 sliding scale, free for under 16 and over 65.
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What: Production of Parade
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CNY Arts Executive Director Steve Butler visited with Grant Reeher for Campbell Conversations on WRVO to talk about CNY Arts' ENGAGE CNY, a study that is shaping the development of a cultural plan to engage and connect arts, culture, and heritage as a way to boost regional economic vitality, attract...
Posted On: September 29, 2014
This December, CNY Arts will present a new holiday show for Central New York students and families, Dasher’s Magical Gift. After a 35 year run entertaining thousands of children in Central New York, CNY Arts’ annual narrated holiday ballet, The Adventures of Rudolph, has been retired.
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By Clare Callahan, CNY Arts, Fall Intern 2014
Posted On: September 17, 2014
In advance of November's Congressional election, CNY Arts asked Mr. John Katko and Representative Dan Maffei to give their views on federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, on support for arts education, and on the role that arts, culture, history, and heritage play in New York's 24th...
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When the Montreal International Film Festival runs on August 28, 29 & 30 the city of Syracuse will be paying extra attention to a film showing in competition there. The film, Is That You, was shot in Syracuse in 2012, and the names of Syracuse actors, crew, producers, caterers, and...
Posted On: August 27, 2014
The ARTSwego Performing Arts Series at SUNY Oswego has accepted the challenge by planning six dance, music and theatre events in surprising places during its 2014-15 season.
Posted On: August 13, 2014
Auditions for children will be Sunday August 17 at 2:00 PM.
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The Art Gallery at the Tech Garden proudly presents Artists Telling Stories, a juried exhibit featuring 23 artists and more than 70 pieces of artwork.
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts cordially invites all artists - painters, photographers, sculptors, etchers, lithographers, fiber artists, potters, etc. to submit their work.
As professionals working in arts, cultural and heritage organizations, we are all looking for ways to engage with new audiences, increase our members and volunteers and increase ticket sales. Marketing is tied to many of our organizational goals we have for our theaters, music festivals or arts centers.
Show Us CNY14 is a community-wide activity that utilizes social media and crowd-sourcing to create a colorful tapestry of life in Central New York.
Peterboro community organizations are finalizing program plans for the 22nd Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend on Saturday, June 14 from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday, June 15 from 10am to 4 pm.
Have you ever noticed how beautiful cemeteries are? Even better, have you ever created a work of art inspired by a cemetery? If so (or even if you’ve ‘never thought about it’), now is your chance to make it so!
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
'Young Frankenstein' hilariously heads into final weekendBy Shanna Fuld, SUNY Oswego, Sophmore writer
Young talents from Syracuse will be the featured artists, photographers and performers in Learning to See, an exhibition at Point of Contact Gallery.
Marketing/Communications Assistant - Summer
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The Taste of Syracuse in partnership with CNY Arts invited area high school students to create a design for the inaugural Taste of Syracuse Poster Contest. Taste of Syracuse and CNY Arts is proud to present the Grand Prize to Kasey Sakran, an 11th grader from Westhill High School.
Posted On: April 29, 2014
CNY Arts Executive Director Steve Butler visited with Jim Donovan at 570 WSYR to talk about our recent ENGAGE CNY study that is shaping the development of a cultural plan to engage and connect arts, culture, and heritage as a way to boost regional economic vitality, attract visitors and increase the quality...
Posted On: April 15, 2014
The Syracuse Chorale will present Georg Frideric Handel’s Messiah Part II and Part III Sunday, April 13 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse. General admission for the 4 p.m. concert is $15. Admission for seniors and students, or for tickets purchased in advance, is $12.
Posted On: April 08, 2014
The Glass Menagerie is the play that launched Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams’ career and is among the masterworks of the American stage. Drawn from Williams’ life, this moving play explores the illusory nature of dreams and the fragility of hope.
Posted On: April 04, 2014
Kristina Starowitz, Curator and Artist in Residence at the Syracuse Tech Garden, is proud to present the 2014 spring kick-off exhibition, Ignite the Spirit! 20 Women Artists of Central New York, with an opening reception on Thursday, April 3rd 2014 at 5pm. This exhibit is in association with the WISE Symposium...
Posted On: March 27, 2014
Veterans and Recovery: Can Art Help the Healing Process?by Claire Staples
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From October 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014, the Affordable Care Act will be in the “open enrollment” period. These next six months offer a unique opportunity for people in the visual and performing arts and entertainment industry to find affordable health insurance to stay healthy and creative.
Posted On: March 19, 2014
Light Work is pleased to announce the exhibition New Geographics, featuring the work of Michael Bühler-Rose.
Posted On: March 18, 2014
Galaxy Events, a unit of Galaxy Communications which owns and operates 14 radio stations in the Syracuse and Utica markets and the Taste of Syracuse, in partnership with CNY Arts announces the Call for Entry of poster designs for the inaugural Taste of Syracuse Poster Contest.
Posted On: March 17, 2014
Due to the forecast for significant snow and extreme temperatures on the way for Wednesday and Thursday, the On My Own Time luncheon has been postponed for one week. It is now rescheduled to Thursday, March 20, 12:30 pm, at Coleman's Restaurant.
Posted On: March 12, 2014
CNY Arts Center in Fulton., New York presents Willy Wonka, Jr.
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Chinglish is Tony Award-Winning playwright David Henry Hwang’s hilarious new comedy about the misadventures of miscommunication. It tells the story of an American businessman, Daniel Cavanaugh, who travels to a bustling Chinese province looking to score a lucrative contract in properly translated signs.
Posted On: March 03, 2014
The International Wizard of Oz Club, Inc. in collaboration with the Manlius Library of Central New York is requesting art work for an exhibition in conjunction with the 36th Annual Oz-Stravaganza in Chittenango, New York. This exhibition will focus on original art work created in celebration of author L.
Posted On: February 27, 2014
For the first time in 40 years, The Acting Company performs the classic Shakespeare play, “Hamlet” on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Waterman Theater of Tyler Hall. The following night at 7:30 p.m. on the same stage with same actors, The Acting Company presents a different perspective of...
Posted On: February 25, 2014
AUBURN, N.Y. – It has been so cold, for so long, but the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival is selling a little bit of summer.
Posted On: February 14, 2014
Onondaga County's Save the Rain program invites youth and adults to participate in the Save the Rain Barrel Painting Contest.
Posted On: February 11, 2014
In a part of Syracuse that is working toward resurgence, springs a flower in the concrete at 601 Tully Art Gallery. Getting to Know You, the new featured exhibition, focuses on human interaction and communication. In addition to providing Syracuse with stimulating art, intellectual nourishment and engaging entertainment, 601 Tully...
Posted On: February 10, 2014
ArtRage Gallery, in Syracuse, New York, is pleased to announce a call to artists for a juried exhibition to be held from September 6 to October 18, 2014.
Posted On: February 03, 2014
The Auburn Players Community TheatreThe Auburn Players Community Theatre invites actors and actresses of all ages, types and ethnicities, to audition for Christopher Sergel's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning book To Kill a Mockingbird.
Posted On: January 31, 2014
CNY Arts made great strides in 2013 as it continued to serve as a regional arts council for six counties: Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego. We cover 6000 square miles and serve over one million residents as we promote, support, and celebrate Central New York's arts, culture, history,...
Posted On: January 23, 2014
Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State’s longest running professional summer theatres, announced their 43rd annual season for the summer of 2014.
Posted On: January 21, 2014
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is open year-round, and winter is a fantastic time to visit! Outdoor exhibits feature animals chosen for their ability to adapt to the region’s climate. Prefer warmer temperatures? Sixty percent of exhibits are indoors, making the zoo a great destination even on cold and snowy days.
Posted On: January 02, 2014
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Posted On: December 17, 2013
Central New York Playhouse is looking to fill all roles in this classic American Drama. Death of a Salesman runs for 10 performances March 7-22, 2014. Rehearsals will start early February. No preparation is necessary, actors will be asked to read sides from the script.
Posted On: November 25, 2013
The Erie Canal Museum hosts the 28th Annual Gingerbread Gallery.
Posted On: November 21, 2013
Composer and sound artist Bora Yoon brings an evening of musical exploration to SUNY Oswego's Sheldon Hall ballroom tonight at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.
Posted On: November 15, 2013
Point of Contact celebrates the opening of its new location at the Warehouse Building (350 W Fayette St) with a tango-themed event “Tango-Opera” on November 15. The event will feature Tango, a signature piece in the Point of Contact Art Collection, and a live performance by soprano Catalina Cuervo, the...
Posted On: November 12, 2013
Art meets technology in pioneering ways in a new facility opening November 4 in the AXA Equitable Tower, downtown Syracuse on the Connective Corridor.
Posted On: November 04, 2013
Regional Competition will be held at Onondaga Community College on February 11, 2014.
Posted On: November 01, 2013
Over 200 people attended the CNY Arts 40th annual On My Own Time finale exhibit at the Everson Museum of Art on September 20. New York State Senator John DeFrancisco, Deputy County Executive William P. Fisher, and Mayor Stephanie Miner each spoke in honor of the amateur artists whose works...
Posted On: October 28, 2013
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Posted On: October 24, 2013
If your nonprofit has fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees, then it might be eligible for a perk that has been largely overlooked but could yield a cash refund from the IRS.
Posted On: October 21, 2013
Two of New York State’s leading experts in tourism marketing and heritage sites will be keynote speakers at the Oct. 22 Visitor Readiness Workshop for museums, historic sites and cultural organizations.
Posted On: October 15, 2013
Auditions for Rome Community Theater’s production of “A Little Murder Never Hurts Anybody”
Posted On: October 15, 2013
Colleen is presently the Executive Director at the Catherine Cummings Theatre at Cazenovia College and has been in this position since 2001. Colleen sits on the Cazenovia Arts and Heritage Alliance, a group of like-minded organizations in the Cazenovia area, promoting culture and arts to the surrounding communities.
Posted On: October 10, 2013
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Posted On: October 09, 2013
The Covey Theatre Company will hold auditions for their original holiday musical "All I Want for Christmas Is...!" Friday night, 10/11 from 6:00-7:30 PM at the RedHouse Arts Center, 201 S. West Street.
Posted On: October 08, 2013
Then you're in luck because this weekend is the 2nd Annual Little York Fall Fiber Arts Festival.
Posted On: October 08, 2013
The new play Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead uses humor, heart, and larger-than-life characters to teach students the concepts of Bucket Filling and Bucket Dipping. Based on Carol McCloud's award-winning books, the play tells the story of Trey, a 4th grade student who learns...
Posted On: September 26, 2013
East will meet West when Melody of China performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in SUNY Oswego's Waterman Theatre.
Posted On: September 10, 2013
The Mohawk Valley Choral Society begins rehearsals for its 32nd season on September 9 at 7:00 pm in room 229 of Johnson Hall on the campus of Herkimer County Community College.
Posted On: September 06, 2013
Celebrating our 5th Anniversary, ArtRage Gallery brings COMBAT PAPER back to Syracuse! An earlier version of this exhibit featuring images on paper made out of shredded combat uniforms was our Grand Opening exhibition in October 2008.
Posted On: September 04, 2013
CNY Arts is seeking input from residents in six Central New York counties as part of a new initiative to promote and develop the area’s culture, arts, history, and heritage resources for both residents and tourists. Engage CNY is a year-long project that will result in a master cultural plan for...
Posted On: August 30, 2013
Cortland Repertory Theatre wraps up their 42nd annual summer season with the regional premiere of the thriller/comedy I’ll Be Back Before Midnight by Peter Colley opening on Wednesday, August 28th.
Posted On: August 27, 2013
Not going to opening weekend at the the New York State Fair? Well there's plenty more to do here in Central New York. Here are 5 things you, your friends and your family can enjoy this weekend. 1. Skaneateles Festival This summertime favorite continue into its third weekend. Friday night features Earth, Winds, and Fire,...
Posted On: August 23, 2013
The 2013-2014 season for SU Art Galleries features international art and artists. The exhibitions highlight contemporary, historic and ethnographic art from around the globe. Included in the programming will be artwork from the University’s vast permanent Art Collection, including an important recent gift to the collection, in addition to loaned...
Posted On: August 20, 2013
Call SummaryThe 2013 Artist-in-Residence and Curator at The Tech Garden, Maria Rizzo is proud to present "Trees: Symbols of Powerful Experiences," a juried art and poetry competition that will explore the history of the symbolism of trees and their role in today's environment.
Posted On: August 10, 2013
Light Work is pleased to announce the celebration of its 40th anniversary with the opening of the exhibition “40 Artists / 40 Years: Selections from the Light Work Collection,” featuring work by artists Carrie Mae Weems, Cindy Sherman, John Gossage, James Casebere, Jim Goldberg, Dawoud Bey, Fazal Sheikh and Hank...
Video games have been a part of American culture for over 30 years, will take over the Everson Museum of Art and the Landmark Theatre this fall in a double-dose of art, action, and awesome acoustics!
CNY Arts wants to hear from you! As part of ENGAGE CNY, we are conducting facilitated forums for arts, culture, and heritage groups across our region, as well as for individual artists, historians, and culture providers.These forums focus on the needs of local artists, the future of arts and culture...
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Syracuse Opera's musical memorial service will celebrate the life and operatic legacy of Richard McKee, internally renowned bass, stage director and former Artistic Director of Syracuse Opera for 17 years. Performers are drawn from the many artists whose lives were touched by McKee's mentorship and friendship during his lifelong musical career.
The Two Row Wampum Festival, the main Syracuse event for the statewide Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign is set for Tuesday, July 2 from 12 noon to 9 pm at Willow Bay on the north end of Onondaga Lake.
The Stanley is hosting an open forum, giving area residents the opportunity to share their ideas and suggestions for future events and programs on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 5:00-7:00 PM at the Stanley’s Adirondack Bank Grand Lobby, 259 Genesee Street in Utica.
JAZZ LEGENDS DIANNE REEVES, GREGORY PORTER, DON BYRON, AND CYRILLE AIMEE CO-HEADLINE ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S 2013-14 ARTS ACROSS CAMPUS LEGENDS OF JAZZ SERIES
Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to “Rave On!” with its debut production of the international musical sensation “BUDDY – The Buddy Holly Story”. Performances of this hit rock and roll musical will run from June 19 – July 6 with evening performances at 7:30.
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park is pleased to announce its summer exhibition William Benson Abstracting Realism. The exhibition, is sponsored by Jim and Pamela McDonough and The Pluff Hooley Black Group at Morgan Stanley, and will run from Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, July 28 in the John and Virginia...
CNY Arts, Inc., the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the IDEAS Collaborative are launching a one-year collaborative marketing campaign to raise awareness of Central New York’s vibrantly diverse arts and cultural community. Beginning in May, the goal of the campaign is to position CNY as an ideal arts and...
Broadway actress and Syracuse University alumna Julia Murney performs at Syracuse Stage’s 40th Anniversary Gala on Friday, June 14 in the Schine Student Center on the Syracuse University campus.
Wacheva Cultural Arts, a local not-for-profit organization rooted in the heart of the Westcott Nation, is celebrating its community classes of multicultural dance, drum and fitness in an evening performance on Saturday, June 8th at 7 p.m.
Everson After HoursThe Everson is excited to announce that thanks to the generosity of Open Atelier Architects of Syracuse, the Everson will be offering “Everson After Hours” - extended hours on every Thursday evening from 5 – 8 p.m., beginning April 18, 2013.
Win tickets for the May 23 performance of An Iliad and join Syracuse Stage before the performance for Happy Hour.
Members of the public are invited to attend a free Works-in-Progress Reception on Wednesday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Sculpture Space Studio, 12 Gates Street, Utica. The reception provides an opportunity for local residents and supporters of the organization to meet current artists-in-residence, view their artwork...
The Downtown Writers Center invites the public to the book launch for Jennifer Pashley's new collection of short stories, The Conjurer, on Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m., 340 Montgomery Street, downtown Syracuse. The reading and reception are free and open to the public and copies of The Conjurer will...
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Syracuse University’s Department of Drama (SU Drama) in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is pleased to announce the 2013-14 season. Offerings include the fantastical musical Seussical, Brian Friel’s Irish drama Translations, the beloved family classic A Christmas Carol (a co-production with Syracuse Stage), David Mamet’s Tony-nominated Hollywood satire Speed-the-Plow, Bertolt Brecht’s...
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The Arts at Grace, SUNY Cortland’s Department of Performing Arts, and the McNeil Development Company present two gala performances of the magnificent Verdi Requiem at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 3 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Both concerts are in the former United Community Church at 19...
Posted On: April 30, 2013
Posted On: April 02, 2013
Syracuse Opera invites Central New York audiences to the wedding of the century – the 18th century that is – when it closes its 2012-2013 mainstage opera season with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro, on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m.
Posted On: March 28, 2013
On Screen/In Person Now Accepting Filmmaker Submissions and Host Site Applications!
Posted On: March 26, 2013
CNY Arts invite your company to participate in the 40th anniversary edition of the CNY Arts award-winning visual arts program for business, On My Own Time! This unique program, a recipient of two national awards, was initiated in 1974 in cooperation with the Everson Museum of Art to help local businesses...
Posted On: February 22, 2013
CNY Arts is very pleased to announce that Elizabeth Lane, our long-time Administrative Intern and Administrative & Regrant Support staffer, has accepted the position of Decentralization (DEC) Coordinator. Elizabeth has been integral to the execution of the last two Decentralization grant cycles and an invaluable asset in the operations of...
Posted On: February 12, 2013
Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC), and the New York State Council on the Arts have awarded $150,000 to CNY Arts in support of the IDEAS Collaborative. The Initiative to Develop and Engage Audiences and Services (IDEAS) is a partnership between arts organizations, local funders,...
Posted On: December 21, 2012
Get sticky, the new normal of participatory engagement, rocking out with social media – these were just some of the topics
Posted On: December 10, 2012