New cultural corridor eyed to revitalize downtown arts scene
OHA officials pursue a Cultural Corridor not the Avenue of the Arts to revitalize Montgomery Street arts, bringing Everson Museum of Art expansion and Media Unit studios. City, district and state officials weigh funding while vacant buildings may be reused for arts education and performances.
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Avenue of the Arts
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Peter Apgar
Christine Lozner
Davis
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Montgomery Sweet
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Avenue of the Ants
State Education Department
Martin Luther King Jr
McKinley-Brighton
MSA
Novative
Syracuse Common Council
Matt Driscoll
Syracuse Cultural Corridor Projects In Work Across City
Several corridor projects advance in Syracuse, including Erie Canal Museum at 318 Erie Blvd East with grants totaling $60,598 for a new exhibit area. Everson Museum of Art eyeing a $15 million expansion funded by a $1 million pledge. Onondaga Historical Association planning a 65,000 square foot renovation. Media Unit modernization with a three camera studio and a dance space funded by grants totaling over $350,000. YMCA downtown renovation and writing center supported by county and private funds. ongoing support from lawmakers and foundations for educational programs and staffing.
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Everson Museum of Art
Media Unit
Sally Herald
Mike Graceburn
Bakersfield
Calif
Erie Canal Museum
Syracuse
Central New York Community Foundation
Erna Hoffman
Berwick
Martin Morganstein
Institute For Museum and Library Services
New York State Council On the Arts
Evin Hoffman
Harrison St
Syracuse Museum of Fine Adts
Harrison Street
Montgomery St
James Walsh
Bonondaga
The
Mutual of New York Foundation
Rosamond Gifford Foundation
DeLuxe Check Foundation
Walt Shepperd
Proposed cultural corridor for Syracuse downtown revitalization
City and school officials pursue a Columbus Circle Cultural Corridor using historic downtown Syracuse buildings to revitalize and restore the area. The plan centers on funding cooperation and preservation of landmarks including Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Powelson Building.
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Metropolitan School For the Arts
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Arts School
YMCA
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Syracuse City
Stephen Jones
Albany
Bernardi
Cultural Conidor Middle School
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Powelson
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Peter J. Arsenault
MDA
Rick Moriarty
Catie O'Toole
Erie Cant Museum
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Helen Everson
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Everson
Onondaga Historical Association Museum
QHA
Marjorie D. Kienzle
Richard Mather
Howard and Grayce Bendixon
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Hal Welsh
Erie
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Greater Syracuse
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City Hall
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Onondaga Historical Association
Carnegie Building
Mizpah Towers
Metropolitan School For the Art
Murray Civic Center
Onondaga County War Memorial
Oncenter Museum of Science and Technology Landmark
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