MWPAI receives Community Foundation Grant

UTICA, N.Y. » Munson-williamsproctor Arts Institute has received a $50,000 grant from The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida counties to help lay the foundation for Munson-williams’ next century by funding a plan to revitalize its 10-acre, 25-building campus and initiate lively community engagement.

The grant matches 50% of funds raised by Munson-williams during its Centennial Campaign. Combined, the Centennial funds will support new programming initiatives and major campus improvements including community greenspace, outdoor art installations, and new landscaping, contributing to the larger efforts to revitalize downtown neighborhoods.

“We are pleased to partner on this important project that will not only continue to connect residents, students and tourists with opportunities to engage with the arts, but will breathe life into our Downtown district, making it more vibrant and beautiful as it continues to grow,” Alicia Dicks, president/ceo of The Community Foundation, said in a news release.

“We are grateful to the Community Foundation for their generous support that will help add

a new dimension to the opportunities and experiences we provide for our region,” Anna D’ambrosio, president and CEO of Munsonwilliams, said in the news release. “Through thoughtful planning and design, we will build connections with people, communities, and art that make us more accessible, our neighborhood more beautiful, and our city more dynamic.”

The grant is made possible by The Community Foundation, the Albert and Katherine Payne Memorial Fund, George E. Upson Fund, Harrison S. Sweet Memorial Fund, Investing in Art and Culture Fund, and the Rosamond G. Childs Fund.

About Munson-williams Munson-williams-proctor Arts Institute creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.

With more than 13,500 pieces in its permanent collection, concerts, community classes and the Prattmwp College of Art and Design, MWPAI is the cultural heart of Central New York.

It is the vision of Munson-williams-proctor Arts Institute to be a vibrant and welcoming cultural resource for the community by offering meaningful educational and entertaining experiences that foster substantial connections within the community and enhance the quality of life in our region.