We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, has been appointed as the co-chair of ArtsNYS, alongside Stephen Butler, Executive Director of CNY Arts. This exciting new role will enable Jen to further her advocacy efforts on a statewide level, strengthening the arts across New York. ArtsNYS serves as a vital [...]
The laws are always changing and we know how hard it is for small businesses to stay on top of them. We came across a couple things that we think WNY arts and culture businesses may not be aware of. The two areas we are highlighting here are the US Beneficial Ownership Information report and [...]
In response to the release of the proposed 2025 Erie County budget, ASI Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, with guest speakers from the Erie County Legislature, will present information on next steps for successful advocacy to the Erie County arts organizations that were recommended for funding by the County Executive. Date: Monday, October 21 2024 [...]
In-Person: Tri-Main Center 2495 Main St. Buffalo, NY | Thursday, October 17th 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm This training on annual appeals will equip nonprofit arts professionals with the tools to craft compelling, mission-driven fundraising campaigns. Participants will learn strategies for donor engagement, storytelling, and effective timing to maximize their annual appeal [...]
Virtual Presentation | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm Discover the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute's stage-based framework to strengthen and sustain effectiveness in your organization. Jennifer Bonnett, President and CEO of the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute, will walk you through the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework including defining capacity and learning about the seven Lifecycle [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office, Invites artists in all appropriate mediums (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional) from throughout Western New York to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project located outside of the clothing store Hart of Buffalo/Pasteurized Tees. This call is limited to [...]
Arts Services Inc. is excited to announce the opening of our “Give for Greatness” grant, providing $2,000 in capacity-building support to small and micro nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Western New York. Our goal is to empower you with the resources needed to elevate your organization and maximize your impact. Let’s break down [...]
Earlier this week, Arts Service Inc. had the pleasure of hosting Megan Woodward of Confluence Arts Solutions for an insightful webinar on “Mapping a Marketing Campaign.” If you missed it, here are the top five takeaways that can transform your marketing strategy: Plan Early, Act Consistently 🗓️ Start your marketing campaign with a detailed [...]
September 9th - 13th, 2024, is National Arts in Education Week! Join Americans for the Arts and Arts Services Inc. (ASI) in celebrating this nationwide event recognizing the transformative impact of the arts in our schools and beyond. This week, established by Congress in 2010, is a perfect time to advocate and highlight the [...]
In-Person | Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 | 10 am - 2 pm What if creativity was the everyday energy that gave you an extra push to stick with a troublesome task or to meet your next fundraising goal or to keep your team engaged just long enough to not only finish a project, but to [...]
