The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all.
Governor Hochul Appoints Patrick Willingham as Chair of New York State Council on the Arts
Artist Beau Stanton, “A Journey Woven Through Time”, curated by T Iadicicco, Albany Center Gallery -Located at 25 Orange Street, Albany, NY on the "Quackenbush Garage"
Photo by Albany Center Gallery
Welcome to the New York State Council on the Arts
Meet the First State of the Arts Fellows: The New York State Council on the Arts Announces the Three Artists to Collaborate with State Agencies
Governor’s Initiative Places Artists to Work Alongside State Agencies for Creative Problem Solving
The New York State Council on the Arts has announced the three inaugural fellows for the State of the Arts Fellowship Program. A new initiative from Governor Kathy Hochul, the State of the Arts Fellowship Program embeds NYS artists into state agencies to collaborate and develop creative solutions to specific agency challenges.
Learn more here: State of the Arts Fellowship | NYSCA
The Young People's Chorus of New York City, a NYSCA grantee through our Arts Education Program in performance at the 92nd St. Y. Photo by Stephanie Berger.
Over 1600 Organizations and 600 artists are supported by NYSCA grants
In FY2026, NYSCA awarded $82 million in direct support to 607 individual artists and 1,658 501 (c) 3 organizations and plans to award $80 million for capital projects.
Over $161 Million for FY 26 Arts and Culture Grantmaking
In FY 2026, NYSCA will award over $81 million for arts and culture organizations and artists and $80 million for capital projects.
Rioult Dance performs Pascal Rioult’s Views of the Fleeting World. In 2018, NYSCA awarded Rioult general operating support through our Dance Program, funding for public school residencies through our Arts Education Program, and support for new theater seating through our Facilities Program. Photo by Basil Childers.
Capital Projects Fund
Since the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund began in 2018, the agency has awarded 607 capital grants, totaling $300 million, across all 10 state regions through the support of the Governor and Legislature.