The Chenango County Historical Society recently announced grant awards totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts “to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector.” NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million since spring 2023 to more than 1,500 artists and organizations across the state, including CCHS, according to a media release.
“Research confirms what we’ve always known here in New York: arts and culture are a powerhouse, with a staggering return on investment for our economy and our communities,”Gov. Kathy Hochul said in the release. “Nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences generated $151.7 billion in economic activity nationwide in 2022 and New York’s unparalleled arts and culture sector is leading the way to benefit our residents, our students and our visitors every day. I commend these grantees on their achievements and look forward to their contributions in the coming year.”
NYSCA Chair Katherine Nicholls saidd, “On behalf of council and staff, congratulations to the Chenango County Historical Society, and thank you for your perseverance, your creativity, and your tireless service to New York state.”
“We are very grateful for NYSCA’s continued investment in our mission,” said CCHS Executive Director Jessica Moquin. “This is the third consecutive year that CCHS has received NYSCA funding. The stability offered by this consist support is allowing the museum to grow and flourish in remarkable new ways. We look forward to another dynamic season of sharing and celebrating our unique community heritage.”
After a strategic planning process last year, CCHS “has renewed its commitment as a community partner, an educational resource, and a regional destination,” the release said. “The museum’s reaffirmed mission — to explore the culture of Chenango County through the preservation and presentation of local heritage — is guiding the organization as it works to accomplish the goals identified in this updated strategic plan.