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who we are
Mission Statement
The mission of the Community Performance Series is to foster a vibrant arts culture at SUNY Potsdam and throughout Northern New York by presenting an annual season of exceptional performances by distinguished artists and musicians.
CPS also enriches education by offering high-quality performance classes, internships, workshops, artistic collaborations, and performing arts programs that inspire learning and creativity for students and community members of all ages.
Our History
CPS was founded in 1989 by Salvatore Cania, who recognized the need for excellent performing arts opportunities at the Crane School of Music and in the North Country. To demonstrate the new organization’s potential and foster its continued success, CPS was organized as a college-community partnership: it would present world-class entertainment and engage community members in the performing arts. In its 37 year history, the organization has presented artists from across the world and provided inspiring arts education to countless youth and adults in our region.