NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — President Trump’s national budget blueprint could rip away more than $17 million in annual funding for the arts in New York State, a devastating blow to regions across the state like the Hudson Valley. But the art community is not going down without a fight. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is one of several federal agencies for the arts—including … Continue reading President Trump threatens arts funding, American people speak up

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — An interesting idea to improve the economy has spread through communities in the Hudson Valley. The idea is simple – if you want people to buy things, attract them with art first. The concept is simple enough. The communities pick a day during which artists put their wares on display near the street – paintings, sculptures and other works of art … Continue reading Hudson Valley proves the arts can transform a community