NEWSLETTER
Howes Cave, NY–The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, announced today a grant award totaling $49,500.00 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the arts and culture sector. This grant will be used to bring in traditional dancers and artists. These events usually occur on Saturdays, June – September, 2026.
“Visitors find exhibits, especially contemporary Indigenous art and historical artifacts, incredibly moving and educational, offering deep insights into Iroquois culture and ongoing colonization issues. People love the tradition, the energy of the social dances, and learning about Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture through music, stories, and dance. Staff are frequently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, enhancing the experience with personal stories and detailed explanations”, according to many Yelp and Google comments.
“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 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.”
About the New York State Council on the Arts
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 over $161 million in FY 2026, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state 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 Katy 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.
ABOUT THE IROQUOIS MUSEUM
In a building inspired by a longhouse, the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, on Mohawk land, introduces visitors to the art and culture of the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora). The Museum’s exhibits, festivals, events, interactive Children’s Museum, and 45-acre Nature Park celebrate the cultural diversity, rich history, archaeology, and artistic expression of the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois. For more information, visit www.iroquoismuseum.org. The museum is at 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY. It is open in April and November, Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Summer hours expand in May through October to Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
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