- Hopeprint Incubating Member Bare Roots Festival, Onondaga County
2026 Marketing Project I $5,000
BareRoots Music Festival is a free, grassroots, music festival held annually in Thornden Park celebrating Syracuse’s creative scene. It showcases Syracuse’s musicians, visual artists, and creative talent through live performances, an outdoor art gallery, and inclusive public programming. Built by local artists who care deeply about the city, BareRoots strengthens creative connections, uplifts local talent, and transforms Thornden Park into a vibrant cultural happening, fostering long-term collaboration and a more thriving Syracuse arts community. - 727 Instrumental, Onondaga County
Marketing and Promotion strategy 2026 I $6,000
In 2026, 727 Instrumental will host 6 events in Clinton Square. The event series will take place July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 22 and September 26. These events are free to attend and host a line-up of local and regional music artists, vendors and food trucks. The goal of these events is to provide free to attend, family friendly, accessible events that deliver foot traffic to Syr. - Joined Artists, Musicians & Singers, Onondaga County
JAMS Funk Fest & (Meet & Greet) I $11,500
Day one event: Meet and Greet. Fans and local musicians get to network with the national touring artists that are performing at the main event. Day two: JAMS Funk Fest 2k26 (main event) features an authentic blend local and national Funk & RnB Artists. It draws a diverse crowd of people of all hues, sizes, ages, sexual orientations, religions and abilities etc. Come for the music, atmosphere of love, and a funky good time. - New York State Rhythm & Blues Festival, Onondaga County
2026 New York State Blues Festival June 11, 12, & 13 I $16,000
The annual three-day New York State Blues Festival celebrates the far reaching influence that this genre has had on modern music by bringing together a complimentary line-up of diverse acts from across the country and beyond. - ArtRage Gallery, Onondaga County
Exhibition Marketing Project I $9,000
In partnership with Koenig Advertising Public Relations, ArtRage Gallery is working to increase the visibility of two exhibitions: A Rising Tide of Plastic in Art and 25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee. Raising awareness of the global refugee crisis through art, alongside the programming that will coincide with these shows. - Friends of the Central Library, Onondaga County
FOCL Forward: Audience Growth & Engagement Initiative I $6,000
FOCL’s demand generation project will introduce its Lecture Series to new audiences while deepening engagement among current attendees. We hope to expand our reach across Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, Oswego, and Herkimer counties. By blending direct mail, social media, digital advertising, and partnerships with local restaurants and hotels, the project will strengthen awareness and boost attendance for the 2026 Spring Author Lecture Series and beyond. - Technology Alliance of CNY, Onondaga County
Maker Faire Syracuse Marketing Project I $6,500
Maker Faire Syracuse is an event that features local makers, This event is a family-friendly celebration featuring all kinds of making and creating from traditional arts & crafts to high tech creations. Our Faire is the largest STEAM event in Central New York. This will be our fifth annual event. - Downtown Syracuse Foundation, Onondaga County
2026 Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Marketing Campaign I $13,500
The spectacular three-day festival is centered in Downtown Syracuse and showcases talented artists, craftspeople and entertainers. The festival provides opportunities for visitors to experience the vibrancy of Downtown Syracuse through a presentation of visual and performing arts that demonstrate diverse art forms and cultures. Featuring over 140 artists, this family-friendly festival attracts approximately 40,000 people annually. The event is part of The Syracuse Art Trail, a collaboration celebrating visual and performing arts throughout Downtown Syracuse. - Redhouse Arts Center, Onondaga County
2026 Creation and printing of production postcards, 26/27 season brochure, and enhanced social media. I $12,500
Throughout 2026, Redhouse will offer several professional, main-stage productions featuring both local and visiting artists, a festival of new American plays, and a main stage production held in collaboration with Arc of Onondaga. Support from this grant will allow us to extend our marketing reach within and beyond CNY for shows that run during 2026, launch marketing efforts for our 2026/2027 season, and expand the capabilities of our website. - The Syracuse Orchestra, Onondaga County
2026 Programming, Music Director Search & Introduction I $14,000
The Syracuse Orchestra presents 50+ concerts annually, including 7 free summer events. 2026 features 24 diverse performances in Onondaga County and a rare music director search – the first in a decade – which will culminate in the introduction of a new Music Director. Children under 18 enjoy free admission to regular series concerts. - CNY Jazz, Onondaga County
Jazz in the City 2026 I $11,000
CNY Jazz in the City is a community-focused public health concert series held in culturally diverse neighborhoods with some of the highest poverty rates among Black, Hispanic, and immigrant/refugee populations. Events include free concerts featuring local, regional, and national jazz artists, accompanied by a traveling healthcare village, free spaces for minority vendors, and goodie bag giveaways, fostering connection and addressing critical social determinants of health (e.g., childhood lead poisoning) through music and resources. - Syracuse Stage, Onondaga County
“Relentless” & “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” Marketing Plan I $13,500
The fight over an iconic Brooklyn boxing gym gets personal when former contender Monique squares up against her old coach Johnny in the bare-knuckled world premiere of Relentless. Everyone is searching for something—or someone—at Seth Holly’s Pittsburgh boarding house in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, a lyrical triumph from August Wilson’s Century Cycle set in 1911. - Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, Onondaga County
Klezfest 2026 I $8,000
Klezfest is a celebration of Jewish culture in Central New York. Once a year, the front lawn of the JCC transforms for this festive musical event. Participants are immersed in Jewish culture, cuisine and spirit. This festival is not only for the Jewish Community, but for all of CNY. - Everson Museum of Art, Onondaga County
2026 Audience Expansion & Cultural Tourism Campaign I $14,500
The Everson Museum of Art’s 2026 Audience Expansion & Cultural Tourism Campaign will continue the Museum’s mission to engage diverse communities with art, culture, and creativity through dynamic exhibitions, programs, and events. Partnering with Advance Media NY and regional tourism organizations, the campaign will deploy a targeted digital marketing strategy across social and web platforms to drive regional visitation, highlight exhibitions, and deepen engagement among new and returning audiences across Central and Upstate New York. - Skaneateles Festival, Onondaga County
“Widening the Circle” Through Marketing I $13,500
A summer music festival that presents concerts at various venues throughout the month of August. Bringing world-wide talent and music to the small town of Skaneateles, there are concerts outside and inside that contribute to the magic of the town and an experience you’ll never forget. - The Covey Theater Company, Onondaga County
2026 Marketing Campaign I $5,500
The Covey Theater Company is eager to expand its current limited marketing options, allowing us to make more potential patrons aware of our seasonal offerings. Although we feel that our current patron attendance is a source of pride, we are interested in expanding our patron base to underserved populations. - Syracuse Jazzfest, Onondaga County
Marketing for 2026 I $12,162
The 2026 Syracuse International Jazz Festival turns 40 next summer. To celebrate the festival’s historic milestone edition, Jazz Fest will once again present the jazz world’s greatest artists, entertainers and performers on July 10th and 11th at an exciting new site and concert venue located at Beak & Skiff Orchards in Lafayette, NY in the southern part of Onondaga County. Admission is free for all festival attendees, and all Ages are welcome. - Syracuse Shakespeare-in-the-Park, Onondaga County
2026 Summer Season I $6,000
Syracuse Shakespeare in-the-Park continues its annual summer tradition by presenting live performances of “King Lear” (June 12-14, 19-21) and “The Taming of the Shrew” (August 7-9 and 14-16). All performances are in the Thornden Park Amphitheater and are free to the public, - CNY Pride, Onondaga County
2026 Multi-County Marketing I $13,500
CNY Pride returns for 2026 with a celebration, unveiling a new and existing slate of events that reflect the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s celebration includes the yearly parade and festival, as well as new programming that centers joy, justice, and community connection. CNY Pride is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies – this year’s Pride invites everyone to take part.