FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Yonkers Public Library (YPL) announced a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the arts and culture sector. PRESS RELEASE: For the third year YPL received a NYSCA grant. YONKERS, NY --- The library will use the grant to support exhibitions at the Riverfront Art Gallery, fund arts programming at all three YPL locations, purchase memberships at local art museums through its popular Museum Pass program to facilitate free arts experiences for Yonkers families, and commission permanent public art works from local artists throughout the YPL campus. QUOTE: “We are proud that NYSCA recognizes Yonkers Public Library as a leader in offering free, accessible and high quality arts programs and experiences to all members of the Yonkers community, and grateful for its continuing support,” said Library Director Jesse Montero. In the year to date, NYSCA funds supported four exhibitions at Riverfront Art Gallery and nearly 400 arts events at YPL attended by over 11,900 people. It also funded the “Everybody Belongs Downtown” mural by Victor Alexander St. Hilaire (VASH) in the Riverfront Library Children’s Room. “New York’s arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of the state’s identity, and we’re making bold investments to ensure it remains strong,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “These grants will lift up artists and organizations in every region, fueling local economies and expanding access to the arts. Congratulations to all the grantees – your talent and dedication help power New York’s future.” New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Erika Mallin said, “During these challenging times, the New York State Council on the Arts has been a stalwart and innovative funder. These grants will serve artists and organizations in every region and county, fueling our economy and serving our communities. We know this support isn’t just an investment in the arts; it’s an investment in New York’s future. Congratulations to Yonkers Public Library and thank you for your perseverance, your creativity, and your tireless service to New York State.” #YonkersPublicLibrary, #YPL, #NYSCA, #NewYorkStateCouncilOnTheArts, #ArtsGrant, #GrantAward, #YonkersPublicLibraryGrant, #YonkersNY, #YonkersArts, #RiverfrontArtGallery, #ArtExhibitions, #ArtsProgramming, #MuseumPass, #FreeArts, #PublicArt, #LocalArtists, #YonkersCommunity, #ArtsAndCulture, #NewYorkArts, #GovernorHochul, #KathyHochul, #ErikaMallin, #JesseMontero, #LibraryDirector, #ArtGallery, #ContemporaryArt, #PublicLibrary, #WestchesterCounty, #HudsonRiver, #YonkersEvents, #CulturalAccess, #CommunityArts, #ArtForAll, #InclusiveArts, #VASH, #VictorAlexanderStHilaire, #EverybodyBelongsDowntown, #MuralArt, #ChildrensRoom, #LibraryMural, #DiversityInArt, #YonkersMural, #ArtsFunding, #StateFunding, #CulturalInvestment, #NYArts, #SupportTheArts, #LibraryArts, #FreeEvents

Library murals at Masonville! So much fun creating these bookmarks to fill their new space. #muralworks #librarymural #bookmarks #graphicmural #rebrand @TVDSB @masonville_ps @ARTSHINEINC

Finished up my donated mural for the Muhlenberg Library because libraries are awesome! #librarymural #naturescene #books #adventurebeginsatyourlibrary #bees #trees #camping #library #muhlenberg #berkscounty

Delighted with our library mural! The characters chosen by our children! Please share your library displays! #schoollibrary #edutwitter #librarymural

School library became art studio! I had a blast painting my first mural amidst teachers, staff & students @meadowbrookma school. Thanks to @RyanTahmaseb for this opportunity! More: scottmagoon.com/murals #librarymural #schoolmural #wereadtobetogether

IMAGINE! Another mural at @EkcoeCentralPS! #muralworks #imaginemural #librarymural @TVDSB @ARTSHINEINC

No filter needed! Artist @bonniekelso’s mural in the Reading Room at the Paseo Verde Library is coming along so nicely! 🤩 She’s hoping to be done by the end of April. #hendersonlibraries #librarymural #bonniekelso #paseoverdelibrary

Before and after @SaintRoseLDCSB! #muralworks #schoolmural #librarymural @LDCSB @ARTSHINEINC

Artist @bonniekelso is making great progress on her mural in the Reading Room at the Paseo Verde Library! #hendersonlibraries #bonniekelso #librarymural

Day 1 of our Reading Room mural project! Local artist @bonniekelso was selected to paint a beautiful new mural inside the Paseo Verde Library. And she even wore a “Libraries Rock” t-shirt! Can’t wait to share her progress! 🎨👩🏼‍🎨🖼️ #hendersonlibraries #librarymural #libraryart

I don’t do murals, don’t ask me to do a mural. However this did happen. For a school library. For the children. #emilyzelaskoart #forestmural #treemural #librarymural #fantasyart #mural #library #cozymural

New vibe in the Learning Commons @EkcoeCentralPS! #muralworks #schoolmural #librarymural #eaglesnest #schoolpride @ARTSHINEINC @TVDSB

When the children have gone home for the day… sometimes, I paint 🎨 Which character should I add next? #librarymural #libraryart

Bringing the students drawings to life at Edith A. Bogert Elementary School in Upper Saddle River, NJ. #pimentelmurals #uppersaddlerivernj #library #schoolmural #schoolmurals #newjersey #librarymural #mural #muralart #muralist #books

Thank you Riverside Library and Cultural Center in Evans Colorado for supporting my work! This was an amazing 8'×6' mural I completed in October 2021 for the main entrance of the library! #highplainslibrarydisrict #art #mural #muralpainting #librarymural

Ending first quarter with amazing progress on @LincolnK8School library mural. Detail painting is starting to happen. This is always my favorite part because the students are excited to see it all come together. @lincolnk8sonju #muralpainting #librarymural #lincolnk8murals

I’ve had a lovely half term so far! I’ve had a little secret project to paint the KS2 library and today I finally finished😄 One library all finished ready for September📖📚🌿 @HartleyBrookPri #SchoolLibrary #LibraryMural

Students and families - be sure to stop in the library next time you are at school and check out this fabulous mural created by WHS Alum Katie Schroeder! You can follow Katie and see her other work on tiktok, insta, etc @ k.Schroeder.art #ComeAsYouAre #LibraryMural

Our two library murals @LaurieHawkinsPS! We loved working here and appreciated all the input and help from the amazing staff! We miss you guys! @TVDSB @ARTSHINEINC #muralworks #librarymural #schoolmural #imaginemural #readingisdreaming #wordle #imagine

Our finished library mural @SummersCorners! #muralworks #schoolmural #librarymural #wordle #wordlemural #imagine #imaginemural #wordart #graphicart #graphicmural #inspiration @ARTSHINEINC @TVDSB