The Arts Center of the Capital Region awards $474,000 in grants to local artists and groups

The Arts Center of the Capital Region awards $474,000 in grants to local artists and groups

TROY, N.Y. — The Arts Center of the Capital Region has awarded $474,000 in Arts Thrive and Grow grants in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties, it announced in a recent press release. One hundred twenty seven grants have been awarded to artist-led projects, community partnerships with artists and direct artist support. “The arts are important to our region in every way,” Assemblymember John T. McDonald said in the release. “These grants n…