New York State Council on the Arts Program Grant Files
Series Number
B2654
Summary
This series consists of program grant files relating to the creation, development, and operation of select technical assistance grant projects in the Council on the Arts program areas. Program areas contained in this series include Architecture, Planning, and Design; Electronic Media and Film; Dance; Literature; Special Arts Services; and Visual Arts.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Council on the Arts Chairperson's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
18912
Summary
The series includes correspondence between the chairperson and organizations inquiring about grants, as well as other groups interested in the council's work; inquiries from U.S. and state legislators concerning grant applications; copies of meeting minutes and supporting material; copies of budgets and program allocation plans; statements made by the chairperson to the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee; copies of council mailings; and correspondence and internal memorandums relating to particular programs of interest to the commissioner.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series contains select photographs and programs from the Governor's Arts Awards. The photographs span from 2000-2001 while the programs span from 1968-2002.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Council on the Arts photographs of Council-supported events
Series Number
18916
Summary
The photographs in this series depict such arts events as theater, dance, and musical performances; exhibitions; poetry readings; art workshops; lectures; and craft demonstrations relating to or sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts. Each photograph usually includes date, location, identity of individual or group, and name of work performed.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
The series consists of minutes documenting issues discussed at meetings of the council of the arts such as long range goals; cooperation with other arts organizations; personnel changes; events; policy formulation; and final votes on grant applications. Records include agendas; grant recommendation records; letters to state officials; and copies of news items related to topics of interest for a particular meeting.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series documents the function of the Council of the Arts to promote and assist the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts by granting funds to nonprofit cultural organizations and local arts councils or consortia. Information in the applications typically includes legal name; address; contact person; chairperson; not-for-profit status; sectarian/non-sectarian; prior applications; receipts of multi-year support; type of program; operating budget; funding category; proposed project dates; narrative description of organization; administrative staff members; and board members.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
Access to certain documents, including but not limited to grant application reviewer comments, is restricted under New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Council on the Arts audio and video tapes of council-supported events and activities
Series Number
B1600
Summary
The series consists of audio-visual material (produced by grantees) that document a variety of events and activities related to the Council on the Arts. The audio tapes contain poetry readings; interviews; public service announcements; speeches; panel discussions; and radio programs. Some video tapes were created as television programs or intended as artistic works; others contain material similar to the audio tapes, as well as documentation of visual arts programs and craft demonstrations sponsored by the Council.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Council on the Arts Executive Director's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
18913
Summary
The series consists of correspondence with state, national, and foreign arts-related agencies; appeals received from organizations that were not granted funds, and decisions on those appeals; budgets and budget allocation plans; legislative correspondence; long-range planning and policy documents for council program units; internal memorandums; staff and general correspondence; and speeches.
Creator
New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.