For many artists and creative groups, one of the biggest barriers to bringing a project to life is funding. While grant opportunities and charitable donations can make a huge difference, many of these resources are only available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations... and that’s where fiscal sponsorship comes in. Through Arts Services Inc.'s Fiscal Sponsorship [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Creative Impact Fund, awarding a total of $295,000 to 47 artists and organizations across Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties. Now in its second year, the Creative Impact Fund was established in 2024 through a New York State Senate initiative to increase [...]
Virtual via Zoom| Wednesday, August 20th 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This session offers a clear, practical overview of what it really takes to build and sustain a nonprofit--from legal structure and fundraising strategy to mission clarity and community alignment. Whether you're just starting out or already running an organization, you'll walk [...]
Virtual via Zoom| Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am Succession planning is about building resiliency, not just preparing for the unexpected. In this participatory one-hour virtual session, nonprofit leaders will explore simple, proactive steps to navigate staff and board transitions smoothly. Whether you're anticipating change or just want to strengthen your [...]
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has opened its FY2026 "Support for Artists" grant program, which offers $10,000 to individual artists for the creation or development of new work across a wide range of disciplines. This opportunity is ideal for artists who are planning to start or continue meaningful projects and need [...]
We’re pleased to share that the FY2026 New York State Budget has been finalized—and thanks to ongoing advocacy across the state, the arts have remained a clear priority. NYSCA Secures $172 Million in the Final Budget The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) will receive a total of $172 million in the [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI), in partnership with NYS Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera, is seeking proposals from artists and designers across Western New York for a unique public art opportunity: the creation of a large-scale sculptural signpost celebrating Buffalo’s 17 Sister Cities. The commissioned sculpture will be permanently installed near the historic Immigrant Steps at [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is proud to announce the 10 selected participants for the 2025 MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Program! This year’s cohort represents a dynamic cross-section of the Western New York arts and culture sector. These leaders come from across the region—spanning multiple counties, disciplines, and stages in their [...]
On the morning of Friday, May 2, the White House released the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). While this is not a new threat—the Trump [...]
Arts Services Inc. is thrilled to present Creative Professionals Exchange 2025, a one-day conference for artists, cultural workers, and community collaborators across Western New York. This year’s gathering will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the beautiful Road Less Traveled Theater in downtown Buffalo. Our theme for 2025 invites us to consider [...]
