The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS Council) believes creative expression inspires hope and unity. We're excited to share how we’ve cultivated community since last November - and we need your help to continue!

• So far, in 2026 we’ve distributed more than $400,000 in funding to over 100 local artists and nonprofit organizations, supporting accessible arts and cultural programs throughout the region.
• In October, The ART Council premiered three new documentary shorts created through our Community Documentation Workshop, set the table for a diverse audience to witness shared visions of belonging. This year's documentaries were produced by and presented in partnership with the Stanley "Sully" Huff Heritage Center, Turquoise Mediterranean Cuisine, and the Chinese Cultural Association of the Southern Tier (CCAST).
• The Evelyn Peeler Peacock Gallery at The ARTS Council remains a lively hub connecting creatives and community members, welcoming over 2,700 visitors and 200 artists this year. Solo shows by Tori Immerwahr and Kate Buzzell invited us to embrace work that pushes us to understand ourselves and examines challenging social experiences. 
• Our programs continue to offer a unique, creative experience for everyone – from the popular Art of the Cemetery tour to the long-running Poets In Play to youth arts experiences like Spring Into Creativity, and LGBTQIA+ programming, we continue to enliven creative inquisitiveness. 
• Over the last 5 months, The ARTS Council has worked with Community Arts of Elmira, Broome County Arts Council, Corning Public Art, and Corning’s Gaffer District to bring the following four murals to fruition. This is our second year participating in Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program, an initiative from Governor Kathy Hochul and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

We can't wait to see you at one of our upcoming events, gallery receptions, or programs. They're made possible with support from community members like you! 

Photo by Lee Speary

Help us continue to cultivate community and connection - donate to The ARTS Council today!