Raising alarm about the adverse effects of cuts to federal arts funding Albany, NY (May 22) – The Upstate Theatre Coalition for a Fairgame, a non-profit organization representing 12 performing arts centers in the Capital Region, Catskills, and Southern Tier of New York State, has announced the 2025 recipients of…
SCHENECTADY (Jan. 16) – Across New York, communities are rallying behind the transformative Alive Downtowns! initiative, with an outpouring of support representing businesses, cultural leaders and civic institutions. In a series of heartfelt letters to the governor, these organizations have underscored the vital role historic theatres play in their communities and…
Arts organizations from the Capital Region, Catskills Region and Southern Tier set to benefit from casino funding opportunity SCHENECTADY (Jan. 13) – The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is thrilled to announce the fifth annual Fairgame Arts Grants, offering critical funding for non-profit arts and cultural organizations across the Capital Region,…
SCHENECTADY (May 8) – Alive Downtowns!, a coalition of 13 downtown historic performance arts centers across Upstate New York, is excited to hear of the New York State government’s decision to invest $5 million in their local arts organizations. These facilities serve over five million people annually and are cornerstones…
SCHENECTADY (May 5) – The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is pleased to announce it has awarded $165,000 in grants to non-profit arts and cultural organizations in three New York State regions—Capital, Catskills and Southern Tier. Not-for-profit organizations based in 27 counties* were eligible to apply for grants from…
Arts organizations from the Capital Region, Catskills Region and Southern Tier set to benefit from casino funding opportunity SCHENECTADY (March 9) – The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is pleased to announce the third year of Fairgame Arts Grants, an invaluable funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations…
Friday, February 17, 11:00 am, at the Palace Performing Arts Center Area leaders of Alive Downtowns!, an organization representing thirteen upstate cities will meet with local mayors and the Capital Region Assembly and Senate representatives to continue to advocate for inclusion of $20 million in the state budget to support their respective performing arts…
In a remarkable statewide effort, the 13 downtown historic performing arts centers from Jamestown to Poughkeepsie have come together to form Alive Downtowns! This coalition, having met virtually since the start of the pandemic, is seeking an ongoing $20 million in operating support from the state. Their goal is to…
