Ten arts and cultural organizations nationwide, including one in Buffalo, are each receiving $10,000 as part of the 2024-25 Stand For The Arts Awards. 

The awards are given through a partnership between Ovation TV and Spectrum.

“It’s an honor for Ovation TV to partner with Spectrum for our eighth year as we continue to support and champion community-driven arts around the country through Stand For the Arts,” senior vice president and head of marketing and communications for Ovation TV Sol Doten said in a statement. “From Buffalo to El Paso, the 10 organizations recognized this year include art studios, theaters, foundations and alliances, all dedicated to uplifting communities through artistic expression.”

Buffalo Arts Studio was one of the 10 recipients, the second time it has received the honor. 

Organizations were selected based on their support of creatives and artists via community-driven programming, their work as advocates for equity and access to the arts and for providing accessible community spaces for creative expression.

"An unwavering commitment to the communities we serve is at the very core of Spectrum’s long-time partnership with Ovation TV and Stand for the Arts,” senior vice president of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications Adam Falk said in a statement. “Together we have honored 80 organizations who help shape and define their community's unique culture and heritage, while providing opportunities for people to connect and share their experiences. This year’s recipients take that impact even further, from providing affordable studio space and accessible art spaces to offering educational programs that inspire creativity for all ages. We congratulate the organizations being recognized this year and look forward to celebrating their work together.”

A full list of recipients can be found below:

Spectrum is the parent company of Spectrum News 1.