2024 Erie County Budget Advocacy Workshop
In response to the release of the proposed 2024 Erie County budget, ASI Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, with guest speakers from the Erie County Legislature, will present information on next steps for successful advocacy to the Erie County arts organizations that were recommended for funding by the County Executive.
Thursday, October 26th 2023
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT (Final Location TBD)
As the leader of arts advocacy in Erie County, Arts Services Inc. offers this advocacy workshop to all arts and cultural organizations within the county in response the release of the proposed 2024 county budget. The workshop will be a walkthrough of the important events and dates that will occur before the final version of the budget is adopted. ASI will also provide advocacy tips for organizations seeking new or additional funding as well as tips for speaking at the public budget hearing. This workshop is considered essential for all new or first-time applicants who have applied for Erie County funding.
Meet the Presenters
Jen Swan-Kilpatrick is the Executive Director of Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and Vice President of Arts NYS.
Jen is the Executive Director of Arts Services Inc. (ASI), which empowers the region’s artists and arts organizations with connections to funding, learning opportunities, and community access to the arts.
Jen also serves as the Vice President of Arts NYS, a statewide arts advocacy network for the arts. She has participated in Americans for the Arts’ Arts Advocacy Summit annually since 2011, and from 2015-2017; 2021-present served as NYS Federal Captain for those advocacy efforts.
Arts NYS provides a support network and source of information for the field, fosters relationships between arts/cultural leaders and those in other sectors, promotes inclusiveness, diversity, and accessibility, and leads state-wide advocacy efforts.
Since 2011 Jen has lead ASI to be a resource hub for artists and arts and cultural organizations in Western New York. ASI provides assistance through arts funding, professional development training, bookkeeping services, and advocacy efforts on local, statewide, and national levels.
Jen has been in the field of nonprofit arts management for over 15 years and has been supporting thriving arts and culturals through her community-minded focus and involvement in grassroots production. She has provided guidance and consultation to arts leaders and artists, and understands the tools needed for creative entrepreneurs and arts administrators.
Jen was named Buffalo Spree Magazine’s 2018 Best Arts Administrator and has a MA in Arts Management from the University at Buffalo and a BA in Communications/Broadcasting with a minor in music from Buffalo State College.
Guest Speakers from the Erie County Legislature TBD
