(Cortland County, NY) - Today, Senator Lea Webb (SD52) announced three grants for Senate District 52 totaling over $25,000 to support nonprofit arts and culture organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts.

“I’m proud to help secure this funding, which will support the creativity, storytelling, and economic activity that make Cortland County such a special place to live,” said Senator Webb. “These grants ensure that artists and cultural institutions of all sizes have the resources they need to continue enriching our region. Investing in our local arts and cultural organizations is essential to building vibrant and thriving communities.” 

Senate District 52 received the following funding through the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA): 

• $10,000 for the Cortland Repertory Theatre, Inc.
• $10,000 for the Cultural Council of Cortland County
• $10,000 for Center for the Arts of Homer, Inc., Project Title: Liz Arnold: Liz Arnold: A Space This Big, a Memoir 

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.

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