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Statewide Fellowship Artist Opportunity Now Accepting Applications

September 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A statewide fellowship artist opportunity is now accepting applications. The application process has opened for New York State artists to partner with State agencies to develop innovative engagement for key state initiatives. Launched in 2026 and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Canal Corporation, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State Division of Human Rights, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York State of the Arts Fellowship, New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, State of New York Mortgage Agency

Reg Lenna Center For The Arts Announces 2026-27 Season

July 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has announced its 2026-27 season. The season starts Labor Day weekend when 10,000 Maniacs return to Jamestown for a 45th anniversary concert and arts festival. The concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 5 will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, Catapult, Cirque Mechanics, Frisson, Governor of New York State, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State Legislature, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman, The Dirty Dozen Brass band

Reg Lenna, National Comedy Center Receive Capital Project Funding From NYS

June 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and the National Comedy Center are each receiving funding for capital projects through the New York State Council on the Arts. The Reg Lenna is receiving $212,000 for theatrical equipment upgrades. Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Comedy Center, New York State Council on the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Honeybee Exhibit Opens At Audubon Today

August 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is unveiling a new educational and interactive exhibit on honeybees today. Local multi-disciplinary artist Wendy Bale will be on hand at the Nature Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. today. People are invited to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arts Services Inc., Audubon Community Nature Center, Guild of American Papercutters, New York State Council on the Arts, Wendy Bale

Comedy Center Receives Grant For Tropicana Club Renovations

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center is receiving a grant to renovate its “Tropicana Club.” The $99,000 in funding is coming from the New York State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects Fund. The “Tropicana Club,” located on the second floor of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lucy-Desi Museum and Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, New York State Council on the Arts

Chautauqua County Art Orgs Receive $135,000 From NYS Council on the Arts

November 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County arts organizations are receiving a total of $135,000 in grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. The funding was part of $62 million supporting 1,497 nonprofit organizations and 509 individual artists across New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Services Inc., Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Kathy Hochul, New York State Council on the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Sejal Shah, Sukanya Burman

Local Art Orgs Receive Capital Projects Funding from NYS

April 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Kathy Hochul, New York State Council on the Arts

Reg Lenna Upgrades Lighting, Sound Equipment

March 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has recently been able to upgrade its lighting and sound equipment. The project, which cost $170,000, was made possible through support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advanced Production Group LLC, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Hultquist Foundation, John R. Oishei Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Reg Lenna Receives $25,000 Grant From NYS Council On The Arts

November 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is receiving $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. The funding will go toward general operations and is part of over $46 million in grant awards given to 1,000 nonprofit organizations and 500 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Council on the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Announces Its 2023-24 Season

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has announced four live events for its upcoming 2023-24 Reg Presents season. America's Got Talent finalists iLuminate will perform at The Reg at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 3. The unique show fuses dance and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animaniacs in Concert, Blue Oyster Cult, Cirque Mechanics, iLuminate, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State Legislature, Rainbow, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Wizards of Winter

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