ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects Fund has awarded more than $86 million to non-profit arts and cultural organizations throughout the state, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. The investment reportedly aims to strengthen New York’s arts infrastructure and economy.

134 projects across the state received funding, including several within the Capital Region. Most organizations will use the money for building renovations, accessibility improvements and new creative spaces. According to the Governor’s Office, 75% of the awards went to organizations with budgets under $3 million.

“Our arts and culture sector is a powerhouse, inspiring the world with innovation and creativity,” Hochul said. “By investing in our museums, our theaters and our arts center, we enrich our communities, strengthen local economies and improve tourism all over the state.”

The awards were separated into three grant categories:

• Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants, which ranged from $10,000 to $2 million
• Capital Design Grants, which ranged from $50,000 to $500,000 and supported mid-stage and advanced design documents to advance capital projects
• Large Capital Improvement Grants, which ranged from $2 million to $10 million and focused on large-scale capital projects dedicated to community development and placemaking

“Capital projects are critical investments in our health and prosperity: creating jobs, enriching our communities and creating a stronger New York for our residents and visitors,” said New York State Assemblyman Ron Kim. “Congratulations to all the grantees: we look forward to seeing these projects grow and expand all over our great state.”

Several awarded organizations are located within the Capital Region, and are listed below. You can view a full list of award recipients on the NYS Council on the Arts website.

Capital Region award recipients

• Adirondack Historical Association, Hamilton County — $560,000
• Arts Society of Kingston, Ulster County — $90,000
• Bridge Street Theatre, Inc., Greene County — $78,000
• Canal Society of New York State, Inc., Columbia County — $10,500
• Charles R. Wood Theatre, INC., Warren County — $50,000
• Elizabethtown Social Center, Essex County — $99,000
• Fort Ticonderoga Association, Essex County — $50,000
• Friends of Beattie-Powers Place Inc, Greene County — $25,000
• Greater Oneonta Historical Society, Otsego County — $99,000
• Hudson Opera House Inc., Columbia County — $74,000
• Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Inc., Dutchess County — $92,000
• Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, Inc., Schoharie County — $540,000
• Lexington Foundation Inc., Fulton County — $297,000
• Luzerne Music Center, Warren County — $1.8 million
• Millerton Community Cinema Arts Inc., Dutchess County — $99,000
• National Museum of Racing, Saratoga County — $54,000
• Olive Free Library, Ulster County — $52,000
• Pine Plains Memorial Hall, INC., Dutchess County — $1,544,000
• Salem Stages Inc, Washington County — $25,000
• Saratoga Springs Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga County — $83,000
• Schenectady County Historical Society, Schenectady County — $99,000
• Shadowland Artists, Inc., Ulster County — $98,000
• Shaker Heritage Society, Albany County — $102,000
• Shandaken Theatrical Society, Inc., Ulster County — $86,000
• Steamer No.10 Theatre, Inc., Albany County — $99,000
• Tannery Pond Center for Arts, Education and Community Gatherings, Warren County — $78,000
• The Hyde Collection, Warren County — $1.35 million
• The Thomas Poole and Charles Scott Griesa Center Foundation – Veterans Repertory Theater, Dutchess County — $460,000
• The Woodstock School of Art, Inc., Ulster County — $99,000
• Upper Jay Art Center, Essex County — $24,900
• Valatie Community Theatre, Columbia County — $54,000
• Wassaic Project, Dutchess County — $99,000
• National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Otsego County — $3.75 million

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