Arts and
CultureDiscover how ACF invests in arts and culture throughout the region.
Our Approach
Arts, culture and creativity are integral to the health and vibrancy of the Adirondack region.
They provide ways to communicate across barriers of language, class and culture to enrich people’s lives and create shared experiences.
The grandeur of the Adirondack landscape helps to attract and inspire creative people who enliven our communities through music, theater, visual arts, collaboration, and engagement.
The breadth of local arts programming in our sparsely populated region is an unexpected surprise to many residents and visitors alike. It grounds people here and can help attract newcomers. Adirondack Community Foundation donors support grassroots and established arts and culture efforts in our communities and encourage collaboration across the region.
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Support the Work
Ways to Support Your Community
Your gift to the following funds helps support programs, partnerships, and resources that support arts and cultural organizations across our region. Learn more by clicking a fund below.
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region
This fund supports community beautification, historic preservation, culture and the arts, education, recreation, and programs for youth, seniors and veterans in Chester, Horicon, Johnsburg, Minerva, Schroon Lake.
Essex Community Fund
This fund awards grants in support of community services, beautification, historic preservation, culture, the arts, education, and programs for youth and senior citizens in the town of Essex.
