The Arts Council of SoFLX: A Backbone for Artists Community

The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes is more than a grant organization. It’s a creative community hub in Corning, NY, offering gallery space, fiscal sponsorship for NYSCA artist grants, folk arts programming, and hands-on support for artists at every level across the Southern Tier.

The Unexpected Path to Creative Freedom

Mark Schmidt a dancer and movement maker left for the big city to follow his dreams as a dancer. He’s realized that his return home has only made his creativity-fueled journey even better. This is his story.