NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) has been awarded a planning grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to hire a qualified architect to help restore, renovate and add programming space to the 1894 Arlington Hotel.

The building houses DVAA’s offices, galleries and recital hall. 

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the four-story building is located at 37 Main St. It has been home to the DVAA since 1981. 

The grant will support preliminary design work, schematic drawings and a historic structure report. 

Completion of this phase is projected for 2024, followed by further phases over five years. The chosen architect for a successful first phase will be favorably considered for the entirety of the project. 

“This award is a vital spark to the start of an exciting new chapter for DVAA,” said Ariel Shanberg, DVAA’s executive director. 

The DVAA serves as the arts hub of the Upper Delaware Valley and Sullivan Catskills region, giving artists platforms year-round in its galleries, on its stages and at festivals. 

The DVAA funds Sullivan County creatives and cultural organizations through its role as the county’s arts council. In addition, the DVAA serves as a fiscal sponsor to various projects, helping to secure additional funding for the arts. 

Interested individuals and firms should contact capital project manager Jeff Allison at cap@delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. 

The DVAA is located at 37 Main St. For more information, visit www.delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845/252-7576.