Catskill Art Space Receives $92,808 State Grant for Roof Replacement Project

LIVINGSTON MANOR, N.Y. — Catskill Art Space has been awarded $92,808 from the New York State Council on the Arts to replace the rear roof of its facility in Livingston Manor, a project aimed at protecting the building and supporting the organization’s long-term operations.

The funding is part of a statewide capital projects initiative through the New York State Council on the Arts, which awarded more than $82 million to 132 arts and cultural facilities across New York.

Catskill Art Space hosts exhibitions, performances, film screenings, artist talks, educational programs and community events throughout the year.

According to the organization, the existing rear roof has developed persistent leaks that have caused water infiltration, increased humidity and raised concerns about indoor air quality. The conditions have also posed risks to artwork, equipment and building occupants.

The project will remove a temporary spray-foam application previously used to slow water intrusion and replace the roof with a fully adhered membrane roofing system. The new roof will include rigid insulation, updated flashing, edge metal and related components designed to improve durability and energy efficiency.

CAS said the work is intended to protect the historic industrial-era building, which was adapted for use as a contemporary arts center, while ensuring the continued operation of programs that serve residents and visitors in the western Catskills.