If you’re like us, you may not have heard about New York State’s Secure Choice Savings Program, a retirement savings program for private-sector employees who do not have access to a retirement plan at work. Through automatic enrollment and payroll deduction, employees can save in their own Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA). To be clear [...]
As arts funding gets cut across the country, we are excited to have the opportunity to share some good news and congratulate the 28 fiscally sponsored artists and organizations that received a $10,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for fiscal year 2026 through ASI. These grants will fund various [...]
Chill Sessions are relaxed, welcoming gatherings for artists and arts professionals to connect, reflect, and build community. Each session offers space for meaningful conversation, creative exploration, and connection in a low-pressure, supportive environment — plus a sweet social to keep things cozy. For this session, join us for Rhythm, Ritual, and Renewal: Navigating Loss [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI) is calling on the City of Buffalo to establish a dedicated Department of Arts and Culture to centralize, strengthen, and expand city support for arts and cultural activity. This new department would incorporate the existing Buffalo Arts Commission and consolidate current city efforts into a coordinated and [...]
Virtual via Zoom| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am The graphic communications landscape is vast, but great results shouldn't be a guessing game. This session provides a comprehensive look at the modern toolkit - from traditional foundations to cutting-edge digital processes. We will explore how to select the perfect medium [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI) is proud to share that we have been selected as a 2026 Community Plank partner through the Partnership for the Public Good (PPG). PPG is a regional advocacy organization working to advance equitable policy solutions for the Buffalo-Niagara region. This selection is an important step in [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office and in partnership with the Ashford Hollow Foundation, invites experienced mural artists to apply for a large-scale public art opportunity at The Essex Arts Center on Buffalo’s West Side. The selected artist or artist team will create an [...]
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year shaped by creativity across Western New York. At Arts Services Inc. (ASI), our work is rooted in supporting artists and arts organizations and this year’s impact was made possible by the continued trust, collaboration, and engagement of our creative [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) has awarded 25 Give for Greatness grants, totaling $50,000 in capacity-building support, to small and micro nonprofit arts and cultural organizations across Western New York. The 2025 recipients represent a wide range of artistic disciplines and community-centered missions, helping to preserve, strengthen, and expand access to the arts throughout the [...]
Get ready for one of Western New York’s most unique fundraising events! Lawyers for the Arts brings together legal professionals from across the region to trade their briefcases for instruments and showcase their musical talents—all in support of the arts. Proceeds from the event benefit ASI’s Give for Greatness grant program, which provides essential [...]
