In-Person Panel | Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm ASI gets a lot of questions from creatives about how to break into the arts industry or expand their artistic practice, especially since the pandemic when many people started or re-launched their creative practice. And the same questions keep popping up, such as: How do I [...]
2024 Erie County Budget Advocacy Workshop In response to the release of the proposed 2024 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 [...]
In Person | Friday, November 3 | 10 am - 1 pm ASI is excited to present Resiliency in the Arts with Linda Franke for two sessions this fall. These in-person workshops will share what resilience is, how to strengthen it in your own life using the arts, and why it is so important for [...]
Virtual presentation | Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 12PM Elevate your fundraising skills just before appeal season! Discover the art of crafting compelling appeals that resonate, master the psychology of donor engagement, and unleash the potential to secure crucial support for your mission. Join us to empower your cause and make a lasting impact. This [...]
ASI's Give for Greatness (G4G) grant applications are open now and due by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 17, 2023. No, you're not dreaming. This is earlier than in the past! The Give for Greatness grants are capacity building grants in the amount of $2,000 available to small arts or culture nonprofits in the five [...]
We’re so excited to introduce the newest ASI team member, Andrea Nero PhD! Andee is our new Development and Engagement Manager, which means that she will be securing funding to help keep our programming free or low cost. You’ll also probably see her out in the community, connecting with artists and arts administrators from across [...]
Virtual presentation | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 12PM Strategic planning can help your organization thrive, but it's a lot to take on. Dive in with strategic planner Nikki Ronan as we learn to navigate uncertainty, set clear goals, and steer your team. You'll leave with tools and recommendations that will help you grow! As [...]
Andrea Nero, PhD headshot Dr. Andrea Nero joins Arts Services Inc. of Western New York as the Development and Engagement Manager, bringing a unique blend of strategic brilliance, inclusive community-building and a keen sense for organizational excellence. With a rich history in organizational leadership, Andrea holds a PhD in History from SUNY: Buffalo [...]
New York State's salary transparency law goes into effect September 17, 2023. Here's what you need to know. On December 21, 2022, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Pay Transparency Law, which created a statewide salary transparency requirement for all New York State employers with four or more employees. On March 3, 2023, [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Patrick Burke’s Office, invites artists from throughout Western New York to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project called “Paint Your Town”. Project Background and Goals Four (4) towns within Assemblymember Burke’s district will have fiber glass buffaloes placed at various locations [...]
