NYS Council on the Arts

The New York State Council on the Arts is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York's citizens. NYSCA strives to achieve its mission through its core grant-making activity and by convening field leaders, providing information and advisory support, and working with partners on special initiatives to achieve mutual goals. Further, NYSCA's vision for cultural development in the state is reflected in the following goals.

NYSCA website

 

Girls Inc.

Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Girls Inc. website

 

Time & Space, Ltd.

With member support, TSL has built an 84-seat theater, complete with classic 1940s theater chairs. The New York Times called TSL "The place to see independent film in Columbia County, NY." TSL presents movies that offer a uniquely critical edge and poignant points of view, frequently hosting filmmakers who engage in discussions with the audience afterwards.

Time & Space, Ltd website

 

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capital Region

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters has been the area's leader in establishing and supporting "one-to-one" mentoring relationships -- or friendships -- since 1981. They are currently serving over 1,000 children throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon and Perry Counties. And their bigs (volunteers), their littles (children) and their families are as diverse as the colors of a rainbow. They come from all walks of life and hail from Harrisburg to Hershey, Shippensburg to Carlisle, Lebanon to Palmyra and West Perry to West Enola. But what they all have in common is a desire to be part of something big and to bring a little magic into their own lives or the life of a child.

Big Brother / Big Sisters of the Capital Region website

 

Zombie Planet Game Store

In-store gaming and events. Open gaming at all times - call ahead to reserve table space! Zombie Planet now has 4 computers for LAN/Internet gaming. New gaming product and restocks arrives Wednesday and Friday. New comics every Wednesday. New GW releases and restocks every Friday.

Zombie Planet Game Store

 

The Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council

The Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council (CDGLCC) is an organization devoted to serving the Capital District's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community. Located in Albany, NY, the Council has been serving the Capital District for over thirty years. They provide numerous programs and activities including youth and peer support groups, cultural events, commUNITY (our publication), Capital Pride, The Rainbow Café, as well as workshops and seminars on issues of concern to the community such as health, personal finance and family/legal matters.

CDGLCC website

 

Upstate Independents

Upstate Independents is a group of filmmakers, actors, screenwriters, and media artists based in the Capital Region of New York. With 150 members, UI is striving to become THE resource for independent filmmakers. Their website offers a community for filmmakers to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and share their works. It also serves as an educational tool: articles from members provide invaluable information on various aspects of the film industry.

Upstate Independents website

 

The Sage Colleges

The Sage Colleges is an independent private institution of higher education comprised of three colleges: Russell Sage College, a comprehensive, undergraduate college for women in Troy, NY; Sage College of Albany, a co-educational undergraduate college of applied studies in Albany, NY; and Sage Graduate School, operating on both campuses and offering applied master's and doctoral degrees. Through the Sage College of Albany's Sage After Work program, working adults with college credit or an associate degree can earn their bachelor's quickly and affordably on their own time.

The Sage Colleges website

 

NYS Museum

The New York State Museum is a research backed institution in Albany, New York. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York State’s cultural, natural, and geological development. Operated by the New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education, it is the nation's oldest and largest state museum.

NYS Museum website