Art League of Long Island announced today a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.
Executive Director Marianne Della Croce of the Art League of Long Island expressed her gratitude, stating, “We are deeply thankful to the New York State Council on the Arts for their generous $25,000 grant to support the general operations of the Art League of Long Island. This vital funding is a tremendous help, and we cannot fully convey our appreciation to the Governor and legislators for recognizing the significance of this grant. Thank you for your continued support and for acknowledging the substantial economic and social impact of New York’s thriving arts and culture sector.”
“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”
Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “On behalf of the Council and staff, I am so proud that we are supporting the critical work of so many nonprofit organizations all across the state, including work of the Art League of Long Island. New York State’s art and culture nonprofits make us a global leader, strengthening our connections to each other and the larger world. I thank you for your dedication and service and look forward to all your work in the coming year.”
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 $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s 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 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.
About the Art League of Long Island
The Art League of Long Island is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Long Island’s cultural life by promoting the visual arts. Through classes, exhibitions, and events, the Art League provides a nurturing environment for artists of all ages and skill levels to develop their talents and express their creativity.