About Artstate NY
A free directory of events, workshops, and grants across nine upstate New York regions.
Last updated April 2026 · Next update August 2026
How it works
Listings are curated from real arts organizations and verified against their websites. Browse by region and event type, or use the Plan a Trip tab to build a personalised itinerary for any upstate region.
Anyone can submit a listing. All submissions go into a review queue and are approved before going live.
Built and maintained by an artist. To learn more about the artist behind this directory, visit zzzpiral.art. For errors, corrections, or questions: zzzpiralz@gmail.com
For artists
A New York artist does not just mean New York City. There are artists making and creating in every part of this state, and there is support available for them. Artstate NY gathers opportunities from NYSCA, NEFA, regional foundations, and artist-run organizations so you do not need to monitor dozens of separate websites. Deadlines are shown on every grant listing. Submit your own events through the header form.
For art patrons
Art is community. The best we can do is show up and inspire each other.
New York State has more to offer than most people realize. From lakeside opera festivals and ancient Haudenosaunee cultural centers to free outdoor Shakespeare in city parks and sculptor-built mountains in the Catskills, the work is everywhere, the people making it are everywhere, and the invitation is always open. Use Plan a Trip to find what speaks to you.
Regions
Organizations tracked
Artstate NY draws from a wide network of upstate arts organizations. Listings are sourced from and cross-referenced with:
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