Sen. Schumer announces funding for future arts and cultural center
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Sen. Maj. Leader Chuck Schumer (D, NY) announced new funding for a future center for performing and visual arts on Monday.
Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance will manage the arts center, which will be a space for the group to thrive doing what’s already being done on a larger scale.
It will support Rochester’s northeast quadrant through free classes in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, and now they have $400,000 in federal funds to start construction.
"We’re going to breathe new life into this crumbling landmark and turn it into a performing and visual arts center that will serve families and children throughout the Rochester area for free. And when a neighborhood transitions it doesn’t mean you forget about it. You make it better!" said Schumer.
Last week Sen. Schumer said they passed the omnibus spending bill, a $200 million direct federal investment coming to Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Funding for the arts center is coming from that.

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The laser lab, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, community projects, and non-profits will also benefit.