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About Jen Swan

Associate Director, Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Grants Coordinator

Hertel Alley Mural Fest: Call for Artists

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Hertel Alley Mural Fest, happening June 14–15, 2025, in North Buffalo! Co-presented with the Office of Buffalo Councilmember Joel Feroleto, this bi-annual event transforms the hidden gem of Hertel Alley into a vibrant outdoor gallery, featuring live mural painting, music, and more. We’re now accepting applications [...]

Hertel Alley Mural Fest: Call for Artists2025-02-13T16:43:16-05:00

Arts in Action: WNY Unity Summit 2025

The arts have the power to transform lives and strengthen communities—and we’re bringing the WNY creative community together to explore how. Join Arts Services Inc. (ASI) on January 22, 2025, for the Arts in Action: WNY Unity Summit, a free event designed to spark conversation, connection, and action. At the WNY Unity Summit, we’ll [...]

Arts in Action: WNY Unity Summit 20252025-01-27T16:39:59-05:00

Celebrating 2024 and the Creative Spirit of Western New York

2024 is coming to a close, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate a year filled with creativity and achievement for Arts Services Inc. and WNY’s incredible creative community. Your support, collaboration, and participation have made it all possible—thank you for inspiring everything we do! Let’s look back at some of the highlights and [...]

Celebrating 2024 and the Creative Spirit of Western New York2024-12-20T14:37:44-05:00

ASI Awards $30,000 in Give for Greatness Grants to Support WNY Arts and Culture Nonprofits

Arts Services Inc. has distributed fifteen "Give for Greatness" Grants providing capacity-building support to arts and culture nonprofits across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. The funding will assist diverse missions and artistic disciplines in helping preserve and enrich the region’s cultural landscape. These $2,000 grants are designed to support WNY’s smallest nonprofits [...]

ASI Awards $30,000 in Give for Greatness Grants to Support WNY Arts and Culture Nonprofits2024-12-15T22:00:57-05:00

Gaitrie Subryan

Gaitrie joined the ASI team in November of 2024. She is bringing with her over 15 years of experience in the arts, specializing in Indian dance, cultural education, and community building. As the founder of Devi Performing Arts, Gaitrie has created a vibrant cultural hub that offers diverse dance classes, master workshops, and storytelling [...]

Gaitrie Subryan2024-12-04T15:08:21-05:00

Meet Gaitrie Subryan, ASI’s New Programs & Outreach Coordinator!

Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is excited to welcome Gaitrie Subryan to our team as our new Programs & Outreach Coordinator. Gaitrie brings with her over 15 years of experience as a professional artist, educator, and cultural advocate, and we couldn’t be more excited for the energy, creativity, and expertise she adds to our organization. [...]

Meet Gaitrie Subryan, ASI’s New Programs & Outreach Coordinator!2024-12-01T23:58:03-05:00

Following Up: Creating Content from Nothing

Last week, Arts Services Inc. (ASI) had the pleasure of hosting another insightful webinar with Megan Woodward of Confluence Arts Solutions. During the previous session, we embarked on a journey to develop long-term communication strategies in "Mapping a Marketing Campaign (read more here). This time, we dove deeper into how to find inspiration and successfully [...]

Following Up: Creating Content from Nothing2024-12-10T11:21:51-05:00

Welcoming New Faces to ASI’s Board of Directors

At Arts Services Inc. (ASI), our mission to empower artists and arts organizations in Western New York thrives through the collaboration of dedicated individuals, including our Board of Directors. ASI's board plays a vital role in guiding our vision of fostering inclusive creative communities where artists of all backgrounds can access the resources they [...]

Welcoming New Faces to ASI’s Board of Directors2024-11-24T10:39:45-05:00

From the Ground Up: Creating Content from Nothing

Virtual Presentation | Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm After exploring the extensive content needed for a long-term communication strategy in our previous session, this virtual presentation will delve into creative methods for generating that necessary content and messaging to support your marketing efforts. Using the marketing map discussed in the [...]

From the Ground Up: Creating Content from Nothing2024-11-22T15:24:00-05:00

Introducing This Year’s Winner of the Fendrick Theatre Fund, Avye Alexandres

At Arts Services Inc. (ASI), we’re all about the transformative power of the arts and love finding ways to uplift the artists and organizations in our Western New York Community. That’s why we’re proud to administer the David R. Fendrick Theatre Fund, a grant that champions innovative projects and amplifies underrepresented voices in theater. [...]

Introducing This Year’s Winner of the Fendrick Theatre Fund, Avye Alexandres2024-11-26T16:50:39-05:00

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