An interesting conversation popped up on the ASI Twitter page the other day about the potential economic impact of building a new Bills stadium. We have no horse in the race about stadium plans, but that conversation did lead to someone asking us about the economic impact of the arts in Western New York [...]
(Featured image is "Trailblazer of the Arts" Spark Award winner Aitina Fareed-Cooke) In 2021, a year marked by turmoil and transformation, Arts Services Inc. (ASI) had a record-breaking nine Erie and Chautauqua County artists selected to receive $10,000 each in funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for their Round 3 [...]
The Alexander Technique was developed in 1890 by Frederick Mathias Alexander, an actor who used the power of posture and mindful movement to overcome debilitating voice loss after repeatedly performing Shakespeare for crowds. Since then, the Alexander Technique has been used by musicians, actors, and non-arts folk alike to improve air flow, vocal focus, [...]
Whether you’re interviewing for a new job or you’re ready to ask for a raise in your current job, salary negotiation is always an uneasy topic. Tom Hausler comes to CPX: Refresh with over ten years of recruitment experience and is ready to share what he’s learned from being a part of hundreds of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
At the beginning of 2021, we set a goal for ourselves; raise a total of $10,000 in celebration of ASI's 10 year anniversary. Thanks to the outpouring of support in our community, we're so close to being able to start 2022 with a huge win under our belts. We're only $34 away from the big [...]
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 [...]
