The following organizations and artists received CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrant awards in 2022.
Cortland County
- Temple Brith Sholom, Cortland
An Evening of Klezmer With the Big Galute | $5000
An Evening of Klezmer with the Big Galut(e) features traditional and variations of old tunes, tangos, jazz, and comic songs. - Blackbird Film Festival, Cortland
Blackbird Film Festival 2022 | $4050
PT1- The 2022 Blackbird Film Festival (BBFF) will feature 85 independently produced films. PART 2- BBFF will move online & open a virtual fest portal - Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society, Cortland
Time Traveling with the Famous Five | $1350
Our historical society will introduce various grade level & high school students to five locally “famous” historical figures through photos & more. - Molly Reagan, Cortland
History Highlighted | $ 1, 000
History Highlighted is a graphic design series highlighting at least 3 lesser known historical places, groups and/or figures from Cortland County. - David Beale with Cortland ReUse, Cortland
If Only They Could Talk: Reacting Through Drawing and Writing to Found Objects | $ 2, 500
A total of 8 classes will be held weekly at the Cortland ReUse Center beginning after July 4. Some may be held outdoors in their parking lot. - Center for the Arts of Homer, Cortland
Summer Shakespeare in the Park 2022 | $ 3, 500
This project seeks support to enable the rental of equipment & costumes and the purchase of consumable supplies.
Herkimer County
- Little Falls Youth & Family Center, Herkimer
Connect Through Music Series | $4500
The Connect Through Music series connects & engages over 18,000 people a year of all ages, disabilities, cultural & economic backgrounds with music. - Main Street First, Herkimer
Les Moutons at Cheese Fest | $3600
The Little Falls Cheese Festival presents Les Moutons a live installation that will evoke the transhumance that has taken place in cheesemaking regions. - Town of Ohio Recreation Commission, Herkimer
Summer Program Arts Training | $1750
The Town of Ohio Recreation Commission Summer Program offers town residents children 6 weeks of programs in the recreation building at the town park. - Little Falls Public Library, Herkimer
En Plein Air Workshop | $ 2,350
The Little Falls Public Library En Plein Air workshop will provide residents an opportunity to participate in a painting workshop with area painters. - Friends of the Old Forge Library, Herkimer
Friday Crafternoons | $ 2, 000
Friday Crafternoons are a series of family-friendly, fee-free, in-person arts education sessions on the front lawn of the Old Forge Library.
Madison
- CNY Fiber Artists and Producers, Madison
2022 CNY Fiber Arts Festival | $3375
The CNY Fiber Arts Festival is a celebration of the fiber arts. Artists will show their crafts. Adults can try spinning wheels and kids can pet goats. - Oneida Community Mansion House, Madison
Art and Historic Preservation | $2250
Engaging for children and adults, especially from low-income areas. Efforts to preserve and interpret the Mansion House and the Oneida Community - Partnership for Community Development on behalf of Jesi Buell, Madison
KINDERKRANKENHAUS | $5000
Jesi Buell’s play KINDERKRANKENHAUS is concerned with neurodiversity and deficiency paradigms in healthcare. It will be staged in Spring 2022. - CazArts, Madison
Making Art; Introductory Art Workshops at Carpenters Barn | $2250
Carpenters Barn will be hosting 5 art workshops. They will be accessible & serve to entice the community to adventure into the arts. - Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, Madison
That’s Erie Entertainment! | $2500
This 1 day event has multimedia exhibits, live music & comedy performances, an author talk, artists, blacksmith demonstrations, food, games, & vendors. - CNY Fiber Artists and Producers, Madison
2022 CNY Fiber Arts Festival | $3375
The CNY Fiber Arts Festival is a celebration of the fiber arts. Artists will show their crafts. Adults can try spinning wheels and kids can pet goats. - Oneida Community Mansion House, Madison
Art and Historic Preservation | $2250
Engaging for children and adults, especially from low-income areas. Efforts to preserve and interpret the Mansion House and the Oneida Community - Partnership for Community Development on behalf of Jesi Buell, Madison
KINDERKRANKENHAUS | $5000
Jesi Buell’s play KINDERKRANKENHAUS is concerned with neurodiversity and deficiency paradigms in healthcare. It will be staged in Spring 2022. - Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, Madison
That’s Erie Entertainment! | $2500
This 1 day event has multimedia exhibits, live music & comedy performances, an author talk, artists, blacksmith demonstrations, food, games, & vendors. - Clear Path for Veterans, Madison
Special Canteen in honor of WW2 and Korean War Veterans | $ 900
Special canteen luncheon and concert to follow in honor of World War 2 and Korean War Veterans along with all other veterans open to the public. - Cazenovia Public Library, Madison
A musical history of early jazz | $ 600
Bare Bones Trombone Quartet will be giving an early musical history of jazz as an American art form
Oneida
- The St. John’s Catholic Society of the City of Utica, Oneida
A Community Concert Series in the Heart of Utica | $2750
Historic Old St. John’s Church is launching a series of music events for the public, serving an expected 1000 diverse people, possibly more. - Woodshill, Oneida
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | $4250
In the summer of 2022, the Theater at Woodshill will produce a production of Shakespeare’s most fabulous festive comedy: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. - Michael L. Patrei, Oneida
Astral Watch | $1625
Astral Watch, a film about an introverted librarian, who dreams of visiting the far-off lands from her books. This film will use live actors & puppets. - The Other Side of Utica, Oneida
Back & Boppin’ | $2125
Back & Boppin’ aims to bring Jazz @ TOS back to 8 shows in 2022. Back & Boppin’ will reaffirm the status as one of the finest jazz venues in Upstate NY - Rome Community Concert Band, Oneida
Classical at the Center – Summer Reflections | $4250
Alliance Classical Players presents a three-concert series of open-air chamber music programs. The concerts are free & the public is invited to attend. - Dodge Pratt Northam Art and Community Center, Oneida
Connecting Community Through the Arts | $2000
This summer, youth will study art from around the world, & create their own works, & assist with set design & painting for the summer youth musical. - Midtown Utica Community Center, Oneida
Exploring Our Cultural Roots Through the Arts: A Workshop Series | $2750
The Midtown Utica Community Center is proud to welcome artists from our refugee communities to a series of workshops and celebrations in July 2022. - Kayla J. Spivey, Oneida
Memorial | $1125
The main piece for my first solo show is an installation piece, a porcelain tile quilt in memorial of my mother, Donna Russell Spivey. - Monk Rowe, Oneida
Music Surrounds the Globe | $2125
This project will enable the completion of “Music Surrounds the Globe”, a series of arrangements and compositions that spotlight music and culture. - Remsen Performing and Visual Arts Center, Oneida
Remsen Concert Series 2022 | $2000
The Remsen Concert Series presents various live stage performances in the Remsen Arts Center from May through December. - Mary P. Murphy, Oneida
Rural Sketching: Intro to Drawing, Ink & Watercolor | $1750
‘Rural Sketching: Intro to Drawing, Ink & Watercolor’ is a four-week workshop open to adults & teens. Includes drawing & painting in 4 daylong sessions. - Claudine Marcel Metrick, Oneida
Senescence | $1375
Senescence is a presentation of artwork that speaks to our collective grief right now with COIVD. We now begin the work of recovery, of starting anew. - Oneida Lake Arts & Heritage Center, Oneida
The African Experience | $3000
The African Experience will incorporate artifacts, artwork, music, dance, cuisine, & a film travelogue. This will reflect different regions in Africa. - Shannon Enders, Oneida
The Spread Effect | $2125
“The Spread Effect” is a theatre for social reform project exploring the experiences of the blind community. The script is based on personal stories. - Unity Hall Foundation, Oneida
Unity Hall 2022 Program Series | $3250
In 2022, Unity Hall will present music concerts, spoken word events, lectures, author readings & book signings. - Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, Oneida
World Refugee Day Celebration 2022 | $4250
The Center’s World Refugee Day Celebration is held in Utica featuring ethnic foods, cultural performances, a citizenship ceremony and local vendors.
Onondaga
- Kofi Antwi, Ononadaga
Rhythmic Science Workshop | $1000
The purpose of the workshop is to encourage participants to create a poem in the workshop class through prompts. - National League of American Pen Women, Central New York Branch, Onondaga
” Teaching Poetry, Swapping Memories” | $0
“Teaching Poetry – Swapping Memories” is a collaborative between CNY Pen Women, Sankofa N.E.S.T., the Gage Foundation, YMCA after school program. - Vanessa Johnson, Onondaga
“A Taste For Dust” | $0
“A Taste For Dust” is a four month fiber & mixed media exhibition; a visual journey of the artist’s life living in Ghana, Africa & United States. - Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse on behalf of Blondean Young, Onondaga
“In My Dreams” | $3750
About a woman finding it hard to grow up, that ignores her calling & believes she is unworthy. This project has a plus size woman love interest. - New York State Rhythm and Blues Festival, Onondaga
2022 New York State Blues Festival | $4000
2021 New York State Blues Festival promotes this American genre of music to the community. Highlighting local, regional and national musicians. - Camillus Canal Society, Onondaga
2022 Towpath Day, Legacy of the Erie Canal | $3250
Towpath Day is a festival celebrating the history of the Erie Canal featuring performances, family activities, entertainment and narrated boat rides. - Onondaga Community College Foundation, Onondaga
2022 Unity Day | $3000
OCC remains committed to holding its annual Unity Day program, designed to use arts to advance diversity & inclusivity. - Meri Page, Onondaga
Along These Waters, Lost Voices of the Erie Canal | $0
Along these Waters, Lost Voices of the Erie Canal is a print project expanding dialogue around marginalized voices in archives, photography, & history. - Fayetteville Free Library, Onondaga
Art in the Park | $3250
The Fayetteville Free Library will offer a series of fifteen classes, lead by art instructors during the summer of 2022. - Courtney Rile, Onondaga
Art Video in Syracuse, NY and Beyond | $1750
This video project explores the legacy of the past through a series of interviews and footage of today’s video artists - All Forms Art, Onondaga
Art-House | $1250
Art-House will curate a program of events including readings, performances, gallery showings, lectures, etc., given by local & non-local professionals. - Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Onondaga
Asian Elephant Extravaganza 2022 | $1600
Asian Elephant Extravaganza that celebrates Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian Elephant Herd. Focusing on wildlife conservation education - Lucie Wellner, Onondaga
Botanicals | $1250
A cohesive exhibit of botanical watercolors, works on paper based on solar paintings, and a ceramics collaboration. - Downtown Syracuse Foundation, Onondaga
Downtown Farmers Market – Lunchtime Live! Weekly Music Series | $3875
For 50 years now, the Downtown Farmers Market provides free live music every Tuesday in Clinton Square! Each week features a different musician & style. - Diana Torba, Onondaga
Enduring to Thriving: Studies in Contemporary and Classical Movement | $1500
SpeakDanceCNY’s program “Enduring to Thriving” will bring engaging and accessible works of excellence to indoor and outdoor venues in 2022. - Christopher E Cresswell, Onondaga
Glitch Trumpet: A New Work for Trumpet and Electronics | $1875
Chris Cresswell will compose a new work for solo trumpet and electronics for Andy Kozar. This will be premiered in Onondaga County October 2022. - Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, Onondaga
Harlem Quartet | $1375
The Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music presents the Harlem Quartet for it’s concert in Syracuse. The mission is to advance diversity in classical music. - Seema Sureshkumar, Onondaga
India: a cultural excursion through the Bollywood Dance | $3000
Seema Sureshkumar, a member of International Dance Council, & a renowned expert in Indian Classical Kathak & Bollywood dance in CNY region. - Joined Artists, Musicians & Singers (JAMS), Onondaga
JAMS Funk Fest 2k22 | $4000
JAMS Funk Fest 2k22 headlines national RnB and Funk recording artists on Chevy Court Stage of the NY State Fair. It will feature diverse local artists. - La Joven Guardia del Teatro Y la Danza Latina, Onondaga
LA FAMILIA PERFECTA / THE PERFECT FAMILY | $3875
Based on & being inspired by the Canadian Film, THE PERFECT FAMILY, the artistic director of la Joven Guardia will conduct Seminars & Artistic Workshops. - Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Onondaga
Liverpool is the Place 2022 Concert Series | $3750
LITP is a sub-committee of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce that presents 22 concerts from June – August in the Liverpool. - Historical Association of Greater Liverpool, Onondaga
MAKING HISTORY: Community Willow Basketry Workshop | $3750
MAKING HISTORY: Community Willow Basketry Workshop project will provide a community workshop in the making of a traditional Liverpool willow basket. - Tully Action Group Partners in Motion, Onondaga
Making Tully Magic | $3000
Making Tully Magic, TAG Partners in Motion is planning an enchanted evening. We welcome you to our Spring concert, The Symphoria Chamber Experience. - Operation Northern Comfort, Onondaga
Music at the Syracuse Crawfish Festival | $3875
The festival will feature five local bands on the main stage including festival favorites C’est Bon Cajun Dance Band and the Unity Street Band. - Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Onondaga
Nature Gateways to Baltimore Woods | $3875
Community collaboration with Mark Teece, collects nature designs from students across urban and rural communities. For elementary students in Syracuse. - Interreligious Food Consortium on behalf of Errol Willett, Onondaga
New Works in Art | $3875
I am making ceramic art investigating Syracuse history, infrastructure and technology as it relates to urban planning and the larger community. - Martin Willitts Jr., Onondaga
Poetry and Essay Anthology About Ecology | $1875
Poems and essays about ecology will be collected & printed in anthology available on Amazon. CNY Arts & the Downtown Writers Center will receive copies. - Joined Artists, Musicians & Singers on behalf of Robert Brown, Onondaga
Porter School Community Block Party | $3000
My goal is to have an event for the people in the community and prominent people in our city to come together for fun, music and networking. - Robert H. Brophy III, Onondaga
Prison Plays: Humor, Trials, Triumph | $1500
Several plays on historical or contemporary imprisonment incorporate attitudes, procedures from the prison experience into plays on figures incarcerated. - Dominick Corbacio, Onondaga
September 1, 1939 (Working Title) | $1250
September 1, 1939 will be a new musical work to be composed by Diane Jones. The first public workshop performance will be in December 2022. - Syracuse Vocal Ensemble, Onondaga
Shakespeare and Love | $1125
Fine choral pieces by multiple composers using Shakespearean texts, punctuated by selected readings of Shakespeare texts by professional actors. - ArtHouse, Onondaga
Shine A Light On Neighborhood (S.A.L.O.N.) | $2500
The S.A.L.O.N. Series, Eat, Love, Play, and ArtHouse Delivers invite Syracuse youth to uncommon introspective arts programming. - Syracuse Chamber Orchestra, Onondaga
Syracuse Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert | $2250
The Syracuse Chamber Orchestra is planning for the second concert for the 2021-2022 season. The title and theme of this concert is “Mostly Mozart” - Alica Olom, Onondaga
TBD ( One woman cabaret show) | $2000
This one-woman cabaret follows Alice Queen’s journey to find her footing as an accomplished artist through storytelling, monologues, songs, and movement. - Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment, Onondaga
The “A Chance to Be Seen” Variety Show | $4000
The show is a venue for aspiring artists, young and mature, to showcase their talent in a nurturing environment in front of families & friends. - The Folkus Project, Onondaga
The Folkus Project | $3875
In 2022, Folkus will present 15 shows, including up & coming artists, old favorites, & performers new to our area, featuring a variety of genres. - Town of Pompey Historical Society, Onondaga
The People and Tools of Pompey, New York | $1100
TPHS upgrades a permanent exhibit of farm & household implements with the goals of: creating working exhibit pieces, & expanding. - Jennifer Gandee, Onondaga
The Tree of Admiration | $2000
I will use images of local flowers, plants, and trees to create transfer decals which are applied to ceramic vessels. - Westcott Area Cultural Coalition, Onondaga
Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2022 | $3500
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is a one-day festival celebrating the diversity of our neighbor thru music, dance and art. - Liverpool Public Library, Onondaga
Winter and Fall Music Series @LPL | $2625
Live concerts return to Liverpool Public Library with a focus on diverse musical talents! Liverpool Is The Place Concert Committee is a collaborator. - Elias Gwinn, Onondaga
Youth Film Initiative | $3750
Youth Film Initiative is a project-based learning program using film productions to achieve career training for underserved youth in Syracuse & CNY. - Syracuse Shakespeare Festival, Onondaga
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | $ 950
Syracuse Shakespeare in the Park. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” tells the story of lovers of all kinds. - Westcott Community Center, $5,000
Westcott Art Trail 2022 | $ Onondaga
Westcott Art Trail gives artists the opportunity to sell their art and crafts throughout the Westcott neighborhood in June.
Oswego
- Fulton Jazz Festival, Oswego
2022 Fulton Jazz Fest | $1800
Fulton Jazz Festival brings Jazz music from world-renowned artists to the very best in local talent in free, festival-style atmosphere. - H Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego, Oswego
Arts on the Waterfront | $3600
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s “Arts on the Waterfront” is a project designed to celebrate the history of local waterways along Lake Ontario. - Brenden Backus, Oswego
Canalside Courts Art Project | $2250
Create metal work of art for the new Canalside Courts. Collaborating with Village residents and elected officials. Pays homage to strong community ties. - Town of Schroeppel Community Service Department, Oswego
Music in the Park Concert Series 2022 | $1775
“Music in the Park Concert Series” is eight weeks of concerts held in Phoenix, NY on Monday evenings, from 6 – 9 PM July 11 – Aug 29th, 2022. - James Farfaglia, Oswego
Postcard Poetry | $900
Postcard Poetry will send poems into the world. I’ll be sending my original poems, one at a time, directly to readers. - The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of ARTSwego, Oswego
Artist-In-Residence | $ 1, 000
ARTSwego’s Artist-in-Residence Program brings an artist to SUNY Oswego for one academic year to research, hold workshops, and produce a body of work. - Half Shire Historical Society, Oswego
Concert series featuring regional musicians | $ $3,200.00
Monthly concert series featuring local musicians from a cross section of genre, Folk, Country, piano concert, Blues etc. These would be monthly at our site, with one at Pulaski’s South Park. Live stream. Refreshments.