We’re excited to bring back CPX: Unity Summit for 2026, a half-day gathering for artists, creative professionals, and arts and culture workers from across Western New York. Join us for a morning focused on unity, collaboration, and creative growth, with opportunities to connect, learn, and share ideas that strengthen our region’s creative community. Event [...]
When life and work start to feel hectic, it can be hard to slow down and truly listen to what we need. Our next Chill Sessions gathering offers a gentle moment to reconnect with yourself through rest, reflection, and conversation. Rest & Self-Care: Listening & Responding to Our Natural Rhythms Join Sarah Haykel - [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is thrilled to introduce Libby Pfonner as our new Programs & Services Coordinator. Libby leads ASI’s Arts Access program and brings a dynamic blend of experience in the arts, social work, wellness, and community engagement. Her background spans more than 15 years in creative roles including several years coordinating wellness programming [...]
We’re thrilled to introduce the 2025 Springboard Fellows! The Springboard Fellowship offers emerging arts and culture professionals in Western New York the chance to grow their skills through hands-on experience and individualized mentorship with a local nonprofit arts organization. Through this program, fellows gain real-world insight, build professional networks, and receive paid, meaningful work [...]
Virtual via Zoom| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Learn how to turn your nonprofit’s impact into stories that spark action. In this interactive virtual workshop, grant writer and storytelling strategist Emily Carpenter will guide participants through the fundamentals of mission-driven storytelling including, what to say, how to say it, [...]
Our next Chill Sessions is happening Friday, October 17th from 4–6pm at Papercraft Miracles (1888 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207), and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Janna Willoughby-Lohr, artist, speaker, and entrepreneur. In “Make Art Work: Strategies for Thriving as a Creative Entrepreneur,” Janna will share her experiences building a successful creative [...]
In response to the release of the proposed 2026 Erie County budget, ASI's Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick -- joined by guest speakers from the Erie County Legislature -- will share next steps for successful advocacy with Erie County arts organizations recommended for funding by the County Executive. Date: Monday, October 20th 2025 Time: 6:00 [...]
Registration is now open for the Empire Arts Summit 2025, New York State’s first statewide convening of arts and cultural workers, creatives, policymakers, and advocates. Hosted by ArtsNYS, this two-day event brings the field together for dialogue and collaboration. ASI is proud to support the summit, with our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, serving as [...]
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site | 641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202 Wednesday, October 1st 2025 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm This interactive training on annual appeals will help nonprofit professionals turn fundraising into storytelling that inspires. Together, we’ll explore how to craft irresistible campaigns that feel authentic and engaging. Participants will discover creative [...]
Virtual via Zoom| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fiscal sponsorship is one of the most powerful—but often misunderstood—tools available to artists and creative entrepreneurs. In this masterclass, Dr. Andrea Nero will demystify the essentials: what fiscal sponsorship is (and what it isn’t), who it’s for, and why it may [...]
