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About Jen Swan

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

Art at the Intersection of Culture and Spirituality

By Nicole Murray In the same way that western music has its roots in religious tradition, the interconnectedness between religion and art has been symbiotic; both evolving codependently to reflect social, cultural, and technological changes over time. Though the study of religion is mostly accomplished through text, the aesthetic qualities of religious artwork have remained [...]

Art at the Intersection of Culture and Spirituality2021-12-17T09:33:29-05:00

CPX Refresh Spotlight: Megan McElfresh

Between worrying about rising COVID cases, fundraising, finishing reports, tending to family members, and writing grant proposals, finding about a productive workspace almost seems negligible in the grand scheme of things. At least that’s what Megan McElfresh, Executive Director of the Stained Glass Association of America, thought before she stumbled upon on a space [...]

CPX Refresh Spotlight: Megan McElfresh2021-12-20T08:19:07-05:00

CPX Refresh Spotlight: Dr. Christian Bernhard

In this day and age, artists and arts administrators face a challenging climate of potential stressors. From political and media perspectives to interactions with colleagues, there exists a culture that can lead to stress and burnout. However, there are many out there who thrive in these environments, and enjoy fulfilling careers in their professions. [...]

CPX Refresh Spotlight: Dr. Christian Bernhard2021-12-20T08:14:51-05:00

We did it!

Arts Services Inc has been proudly serving the Western New York arts industry for 10 years and thanks to all of you, we're ready to take on new and exciting work to continue giving back to our community. You helped us achieve our goal of raising over $10,000 which will go directly to growing our [...]

We did it!2021-12-20T07:51:42-05:00

Now Taking Applications: Give for Greatness Grant Program

The Give for Greatness grant supports small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Allegany counties by providing general operating support of up to $2,000. For 2021, we have a total of $15,000 to award. To make the most impact with this funding, we are asking nonprofit organizations [...]

Now Taking Applications: Give for Greatness Grant Program2021-12-02T16:29:26-05:00

Early Bird Registration for CPX: Refresh is OPEN

You made it through Thanksgiving but the holiday season is far from over. Between visiting family that you haven't seen in two years, catching up with friends, and shoveling snow, we're willing to bet you don't have a lot of leftover time to take for self-care. Consider this your personal invitation to do something [...]

Early Bird Registration for CPX: Refresh is OPEN2022-07-28T15:39:30-04:00

The Importance of Creating Spaces for Indigenous Artists

by Nicole Murray We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and honor the sovereignty of the Six Nations – Seneca, Tuscarora, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, and Mohawk – and their land on which we are situated and doing our work today. We want to demonstrate respect for the [...]

The Importance of Creating Spaces for Indigenous Artists2021-11-22T11:00:28-05:00

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