November 18, 2024

Queens, New York – LiberArte announced today two grants awarded from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.

LiberArte received a Support for Organizations to support its mission in 2025 to nurture artists co-creating joyful and abundant futures in harmony with each other and Mother Earth.

Yura Sapi received a Support for Artists grant to support their creative work in 2025 funding an Indigenous performance piece. Sponsored by LiberArte Inc., this award will fund Weaving Indigenous Narratives and Dialogues. 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.

“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, “Artists are our changemakers, our thought leaders and one of our greatest resources for a brighter future. On behalf of the Council, congratulations to Yura Sapi, LiberArte and all our FY 2025 grantees. We are proud to support the critical work that you do.”

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.