OHNY awarded grant by New York State Council on the Arts
As part of New York State's 2026 arts funding awards, Open House New York has been awarded $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support its cultural programming and mission.Open House New York announced today a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) in support of its work as a nonprofit cultural organization. As part of New York State's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million to over 2,400 artists and organizations across the state for the 2026 fiscal year.
Open House New York announced today a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) in support of its work as a nonprofit cultural organization. As part of New York State's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million to over 2,400 artists and organizations across the state for the 2026 fiscal year.
New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Erika Mallin said, "During these challenging times, the New York State Council on the Arts has been a stalwart and innovative funder. These grants will serve artists and organizations in every region and county, fueling our economy and serving our communities. We know this support isn't just an investment in the arts; it's an investment in New York's future. Congratulations to Open House New York and thank you for your perseverance, your creativity, and your tireless service to New York State."
New York State Council on the Arts Chair Patrick Willingham said, "With the unwavering support of Governor Hochul and our Legislature, the Council is proud to congratulate this year's grantees, whose collective efforts strengthen and benefit us all. I also want to recognize the work of NYSCA's panelists, staff, and the entire Council, whose dedication has ensured that this critical support will reach every corner of New York State."
About the New York State Council on the Arts:
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. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award over $161 million in FY 2026, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.
Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.