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Founded in 1968, the Hamilton Hill Arts Center is a rich artistic outlet for African and African-American cultural arts in the Schenectady community; it is the only arts center of its kind between New York City and Syracuse. The center draws upon the cultural, visual, technological and performing arts to provide residents throughout the Capital Region with a variety of programs and services. All are welcome to our services, activities and resources. Our Programs/Activities Include:Project Artreach After School Program Umoja Dancing & Drumming Arts in Education Programs Arts and Technology and Computer Lab Activities Special EventsKuumba Krafts Gift Boutique Music Lessons, including Steel Pan DrumThe Jerry Burrell GalleryOur Mission: The mission of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center is to promote the knowledge, preservation and continued development of African and African American culture and art, thereby enriching the quality of life in the community and throughout the Capital Region. Our Philosophy is three-fold: Through creative expression, disadvantaged children can learn to use their energies in positive ways which will give them inner strengths in facing their life challenges. Creative experiences help children to develop a better self-image. In addition, art is not only for the gifted and advantaged -- all people, especially children, should have the opportunity to exercise their creative abilities. And finally, by understanding and valuing our roots, we become stronger and more grounded. Therefore, the center focuses on the history, achievements and creative work of Africa and of African Americans. Visit our new site: upstatenyafricanheritage.com