A number of Chautauqua County organizations have been awarded funding from Arts Services Inc. Over $750,000 is being awarded to 87 individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Western New York. The Creative Impact Fund, established to support … [Read more...]
United Arts Appeal Awards Grants To Five Local Organizations
Five local organizations have been awarded grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County's Projects Pool Grants Program. This year's awardees are: - Audubon Community Nature Center: “Wonder-Filled Community Art Project” - Falconer … [Read more...]
Local Art Orgs Receive Capital Projects Funding from NYS
Two Chautauqua County art organizations are receiving capital projects funding through the New York State Council on the Arts. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will receive $50,000 for entrance and reception safety renovations. 1891 Fredonia … [Read more...]
$50,000 Coming to Local Performance Organizations from State Council on the Arts
Four Chautauqua County performance organizations have been awarded $50,000 in grants for live performances. The funding is part of $9 million in "Restart New York - Rapid Live Performance" grants given to 438 organizations through the New York State … [Read more...]
Opera House Celebrates 25 Years with Special Variety Show and Reception
LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD FREDONIA – On Saturday, November 12, 1994, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House reopened its doors after more than nine years of restoration work with a grand re-opening variety show – Fredonia On Stage! Nearly 25 years to the day … [Read more...]
County Visitors Bureau to Host Free Service and Hospitality Workshop
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) invites area businesses and organizations to participate in upcoming customer service excellence training workshops in preparation for the spring and summer tourist seasons. The first … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fund Drive Deadline Approaching for United Arts Appeal
Jamestown, NY – The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is closing its 2013 Fund Drive at the end of August, the last opportunity for contributors to be recognized during the 2013-2014 season. In addition to funding for individual artists and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jack London Biographer to Speak Tonight in Fredonia
One of the major events of the 2013 Big Read is happening tonight in Fredonia. Author James L. Haley, who wrote an biography on Jack London entitled “Wolf,” - will appear on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House to deliver a talk … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: United Arts Appeal Announces 2013 Fundraising Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is calling on the community to sustain a wealth of local arts organizations. UAA board members recently sent letters to businesses and selected individuals throughout the county, asking for … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: LOWV ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event is Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Election day is just 15 days away, and with that, the candidates for various state and federal offices are starting to kick their election effort into high gear. Part of the campaign effort includes debating the issues, and residents in … [Read more...]
