New York State Council on the Arts
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The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is an arts council serving the U.S.
state of New York
. It was established in 1960 through a bill introduced in the New York State Legislature
by New York State Senator
MacNeil Mitchell (1905-1996), with backing from Governor
Nelson Rockefeller
, and began its work in 1961. It awards over 2,700 grants each year to arts organizations in every arts discipline throughout the state. Its headquarters are in Manhattan
, New York City
.
As stated on its website, the council "is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York's citizens."
United States
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state of New York
New York
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. It was established in 1960 through a bill introduced in the New York State Legislature
New York Legislature
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by New York State Senator
New York State Senate
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MacNeil Mitchell (1905-1996), with backing from Governor
Governor of New York
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Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was the 41st Vice President of the United States , serving under President Gerald Ford, and the 49th Governor of New York , as well as serving the Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower administrations in a variety of positions...
, and began its work in 1961. It awards over 2,700 grants each year to arts organizations in every arts discipline throughout the state. Its headquarters are in Manhattan
Manhattan
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, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
As stated on its website, the council "is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York's citizens."