Saratoga Arts’ $2 Million Renovation Receives Gift from Stewart’s

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts announced it received a $300,000 gift from Stewart’s and the Dake Family towards the center’s ongoing Capital Campaign to support the renovations at its Broadway location.  

“This exceptional gift comes at a critical time for Saratoga Arts and the construction project,” Amy Bloom, Executive Director of Saratoga Arts said in a statement. “Over the past several months, through board member gifts, local foundation and key donor contributions, we have experienced incredible community support.  These contributions ensure that we can sustain the organization while the building is under renovation and that our construction timeline stays on track.” 

Funding for the project has come from the city of Saratoga Springs, which owns the historical building, and New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) through a Capital Project grant.  

The $2 million project is focused on modernizing the gallery, upgrading the Dee Sarno Theater, while also improving the lower-level classroom spaces and providing direct access to Congress Park and a future patio.  It will also stabilize the building’s HVAC systems, install energy-efficient windows, address drainage and roofing issues, and upgrade power, wiring and lighting systems throughout the building.  

While the building is under construction, Saratoga Arts is holding classes at several off-site locations on Beekman Street including CREATE Studio and the Community Room behind the Eden Compton Studio.  Art in the Park returns to Saratoga on Saturday May 24 in Congress Park.

For more information about Saratoga Arts, visit saratoga-arts.org or contact Amy Bloom, Executive Director, at abloom@saratoga-arts.org.