About Decentralization
In 1977, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) developed the Decentralization program in response to a state legislative mandate that encouraged the administration and awarding of grant money at a local level. Through this program, non-profit organizations and individual artists may apply annually for grants to help strengthen the arts and cultural programs in their communities. It is the intention of the New York State Council on the Arts that these funds, regranted through Decentralization, provide developmental support to those organizations exhibiting quality programming, community support, and professionalism.
On Long Island, in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Decentralization is administered by the Huntington Arts Council. Funding decisions are made by a series of panels comprised of local artists, community leaders, and individuals from throughout Long Island. All award recommendations are required to be voted on by the Board of Directors of the Huntington Arts Council, Inc.
All information for the 2011 Decentralization Grant Program can be found to the right of this page, including the workshop schedule, application, and guidelines. All applicants MUST attend a workshop in order to apply for the grant. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email Grants for the Arts Coordinator Melissa Mickens at grants4arts@huntingtonarts.org and include your name, phone number and mailing address in the email.
DEC WORKSHOPS 2011
Monday, Aug. 23,
5:30-7:30 pm
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main St.,
Huntington, NY
(631) 271-8423 x 16
Tuesday, Aug. 24,
6:00-8:00 pm
Brentwood Public Library
34 Second Avenue
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 273-7883
Wednesday, Aug. 25,
6:30- 8:30 pm
Freeport Memorial Library
144 West Merrick Road
Freeport, NY 11520-3773
(516) 379-3274
Thursday, Aug. 26,
6:00- 8:00pm
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Rd
Huntington Sta, NY 11746-7699
(631) 549-4411
Monday, Aug. 30,
6:00-8:00 pm
Jericho Public Library
1 Merry Lane
Jericho, NY 11753-1792
(516) 935-6790
Tuesday, Aug. 31,
6:00-8:00 pm
Smithtown Public Library
1 North Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787-2143
(631) 265-2072
Wednesday, Sept. 1,
6:30-8:30 pm
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead , NY 11901
(631) 727-0900
Thursday, Sept. 2,
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Sayville Public Library
88 Greene Ave Sayville
New York 11782
(631) 589-4440
Tuesday, Sept. 7,
7:30-9:00 pm
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
1125 Broadway
Hewlett, New York 11557
(516) 374-1667
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Rogers Memorial Public Library
91 Coopers Farm Rd
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-0774
Tuesday, Sept. 14,
7:30-9:00 pm
Syosset Woodbury Community Center
7600 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, New York 11797
(631) 283-0774
LAST CHANCE WORKSHOP!!
Thursday, Sept. 16,
1:30-3:30 pm
HUNTINGTON ARTS COUNCIL
213 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 271-8423 x16
The Environmental Artist Fellowship Program created and sponsored by Barbara Roux has been terminated by the sponsor. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
