Annual Appeal 2023

Arts At The Palace Project Studio.

Dear Friends of Arts At The Palace,

The Board and I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all of our donors, artists, and supporters. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to continue providing innovative programming to our community. We could not have done it without your support. We are grateful for your contributions and are thrilled to celebrate another year of creativity and artistry with you.

Looking back on the past year, we are filled with pride for all that we were able to accomplish despite the challenges we faced. You can view our 2022 Year In Review on our revamped website: ArtsAtThePalace.org.

We are excited to announce that we have received a $20,000 grant from the Central New York Community Foundation to establish a new community-based, art incubator space and digital media studio here at The Palace. This innovative program will provide professional-level workshops, mentoring, equipment, and virtual performance opportunities to community members. The studio will provide area artists with the space, technology, and expertise to develop and present new works in a digital format in the Central New York Region. You can follow the new program on social media Instagram: @hamiltoncreates or Youtube: Arts At The Palace.

Additionally, we are pleased to unveil our Palace Underground Showcase Room, an intimate 75-seat venue that will serve as a platform for musicians, actors, writers, and other creatives from across Central New York to share their work and connect with audiences. Our goal is to provide a personalized cabaret for both artists and patrons, complete with beverage service and small plate menu. The format of the Showcase Room will vary from week to week, but we are committed to consistently introducing our community to a diverse range of talented artists and their original works.

We cannot overstate our gratitude to the entire community for supporting and uplifting the arts. We are grateful for the contributions of our board members, businesses, artists, actors, musicians, and creators of all kinds in making Arts At The Palace a great community arts organization. Our region is vibrant and alive because of the abundance of incredibly capable and talented individuals.

As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on donations to continue to provide quality programming to our community. Your contribution would make a tremendous difference in bringing creative and innovative programming to our community, supporting local artists and creators, and fostering a vibrant arts culture in our region - we would be incredibly grateful for your generosity.

Together, we look forward to cultivating a space of collaboration, connection, and support for the arts. Thank you again for your generosity and support, and here's to a bright and prosperous future for us all.

Sincerely,

Henry Howard - Executive Director

2023 Board Of Directors

Debbie Barker - President

David Craine - Vice President

Joanne Borfitz - Treasurer

Harry Jarcho - Secretary

Mary Galvez

Bill Butler

Osvaldo Sandoval Leon

Anna Labykina