Upstate Art Weekend: Across the Hudson Valley and Catskills

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Founded in 2020, UAW began as an annual festival celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York.

Today, UAW functions as both its flagship annual event and a broader platform—supporting artists, strengthening cultural networks, and deepening public connection to art, people, and place through multiple initiatives.

At the core of UAW’s work is a commitment to centering artists’ voices and practices while honoring the organizations, institutions, and individuals who shape regional creative ecosystems.

UAW advances this mission through artist-forward programming and region-rooted partnerships that prioritize care, reciprocity, and long-term impact.

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