scott hopkins

Scott Hopkins of Delanson, NY received a Support for Artists grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support his creative work. Sponsored by New York Folklore, this award will fund a composition for the Pan African Youth Orchestra. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.

Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “Artists are our changemakers, our thought leaders and one of our greatest resources for a brighter future. On behalf of the Council, congratulations to Scott Hopkins and all our FY 2025 grantees. We are proud to support the critical work that you do.”

New York Folklore works in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts to provide services to artists and cultural organizations, especially to community-based cultural experts, grassroots cultural organizations, and folk and traditional (roots) artists. Headquartered in Schenectady, New York Folklore is a leader for arts education and place-making activities throughout the state.

The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.

Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch.

For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.