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Niagara Arts and Cultural Center

Niagara Falls, New York

Cause Description:
As the only multi arts center in Niagara Falls, NY, the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (NACC) is transforming the region. The NACC has taken a positive role in the community as an educational center and has positive impact in terms of economic development, historic preservation and neighborhood revitalization. Rebuilt in 1924, after a fire that destroyed the building in 1922, the classic revival style building served as a High School until 2000. Slated for demolition, a group of citizens formed together as Save Our Sites (SOS) and sought to preserve the building. In 2001, the landmark building was placed on the State and Federal Registries of Historic Buildings and the group SOS evolved into the NACC. Since then, the 168,000 sq. ft Niagara Arts and Cultural Center has converted former classrooms into affordable studio space for 75 artists and arts groups. This is the largest gathering of artists under one roof outside of New York City. The NACC is also home to two theaters, two art galleries, an interactive children's center - NICE for Kids, and the Niagara Falls High School Alumni Center. The NACC regularly offers classes to the public and is currently offering Native American Workshops. As a 21st Century Community Learning Center, the NACC offers a broad array of art, music, dance and educational classes to area students ages 7-18 both after school and throughout the summer.

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