Thousand Islands Arts Center awarded $31,000 grant for planned Art Park
The Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton has received a $31,000 New York State Council on the Arts grant for planning and design of an Art Park at 313 James Street.
The Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton has received a $31,000 Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Projects Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, the organization announced. The non-matching grant will support planning and design for an Art Park at 313 James Street, next to the Arts Center’s new facility at 321 James Street.
The planned outdoor space is part of the second phase of the Arts Center’s campus expansion. Plans include accessible walkways, gardens, outdoor sculptures, gathering areas, space for classes or demonstrations, and areas for public art, performances and recreation. The Arts Center said it has secured 96% of the capital goal for its new building.
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