We are excited to introduce our very first Springboard Fellow, Audrey Parker who will begin work with JJAM Sessions this year. JJAM Sessions is a 301(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing an inclusive, joyful environment for individuals of all abilities to thrive creatively. Located in spacious studios in the First Presbyterian Church in East Aurora, [...]
Virtual presentation | Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 12PM Grant writing can be intimidating and frustrating for people who aren't full-time development or grant writing staff. In this free presentation, ASI's Grants and Programming Director Holly Grant will demystify the grant writing process, show you how to find arts and culture grants, and provide grant [...]
Infographic showing ARP cuts It was recently brought to our attention that the City of Buffalo wanted to strip nearly 80% of the Frontline Arts Organization Sustainability fund from their ARP funding plan. This is after organizations waited more than a year for applications to be released, navigated an extensive and complicated RFA [...]
We can't stop thinking about all of the epic-ness that was CPX: Work & Play! Thank you to all of our presenters, participants, and our good friends at Apex Leader Growth, the Stained Glass Association of America and Trinity Episcopal Church for making last Friday so memorable. Here's some key takeaways that we learned: [...]
Creativity lies at the intersection of work and play. Join us on Friday, July 14th at Trinity Episcopal Church on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo for a full day of interactive, motivating, and discussion-filled sessions led by WNY arts leaders. These topics were curated by Arts Services Inc. and all revolve around the theme of [...]
Today, in observance of Juneteenth, we invite everyone to join us in a day of celebration of the abolition of slavery through reflection and education about the work that still lies ahead for all of us. Here are some resources, events and activities that have been compiled by our partners at Clementine Gold Group: Watch What [...]
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has recently announced their funding guidelines for 2024 including a round of funding for individual artists of various disciplines. Artists can apply for a $10,000 grant for project support with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Individual Artist categories eligible to apply: Choreography Commissions Composer Compositions Film, Media, [...]
Just 4 days left until Hertel Alley Mural Fest and we could not be more excited. We got to meet the artists and show them around the alley last week and we could not have asked for a more talented, outgoing and hilarious group! You definitely do not want to miss Hertel Alley Mural Fest so [...]
Virtual presentation | Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 12PM Marketing in the social media age has become increasingly difficult because the need for constant quality content can lead to burnout for even the most experienced marketing gurus. In this free virtual presentation, Celine Krzan will show you how to use ChatGPT (free AI software) [...]
In the spirit of the spring season, we're ready to once again be accepting applications for ASI’s Springboard Fellowship. Why the ASI Springboard Fellowship is different: Both the fellow and the partner arts organization will receive compensation for participation. Fellows will receive a $2,400 stipend for 120 hours of work ($20/hour) and the organization will [...]
