Arts and Culture

Robert Hupp announced Monday he'll retire next summer. He served in the role for a decade, remembered as a “remarkable theatremaker,” and a “tireless champion of the arts.”

The Syracuse Orchestra named 33-year-old Austin Chanu as Artistic Director. He envisions more community connections and playing a role as an arts community leader.

The portrait by artist Ezra Ames dates to1813, and had been on public display in Albany since then — until it needed a little TLC.

Proceeds from the event benefitting the Food Bank of CNY for the 12th year in a row.

Jodi Kantor will share reflections from her career as an investigative journalist. She'll also discuss her new book, 'How To Start', about young people's struggle to start their lives and careers.

A student multi-media project, Unlocking NY, allowed journalism, photography, digital media & other Newhouse students to create more than 30 stories around the Erie Canal as it reaches 200 years old.

Amanda Eke, a former Syracuse University graduate student, turned her love of poetry, filmmaking and international culture into a series that found a home on The Archeology Channel and PBS.

The Skaneateles Festival closes its 4-week music event with three concerts. The festival highlights classical music, kids events, jazz and stories in the Finger Lakes community.

Jackiem Joyner Feature award entry

A mural project focusing on the history of the Erie Canal has been called the longest mural trail int eh world. Artist Mark DeCracker says each work must be historically accurate.