The NYS budget passes with a $4 Million increase for New York State Council on the Arts!
This is the FIRST increase for the arts in

four years, and is just a bit under the $4.5 million asked for by ArtsNYS on Arts Advocacy Day in February.
Thank your elected officials today!
Why do The Arts Matter to New York State?
Arts = Jobs
53,085 Arts-Related Businesses in New York State
Employ 335,683 People

Click here to read some facts about the economic impact of the arts in New York State.
Arts NYS Coalition
