In preparation for the 2020 Erie County Cultural Funding process, ASI has offered several public workshops on topics that the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning see as needs for Cultural Funding Applications. These topics include: Board of Directors/By-Laws/Non-Profit Revitalization Act, Governance, and Finance (including Cash Flows). For more information on past public workshops [...]
Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys February 25 Sportsmens Tavern in The Big Easy in Buffalo series, coming at you for a matinee on Sunday February 25 at Sportsmens Tavern! Just $10 at the door. Doors at noon, music at 1 pm (no opener, two sets). Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys have arrived! This [...]
CJ Chenier & The Twang Gang February 13 Sportsmens Tavern Celebrate Mardi Gras Day February 13 with a Louisiana zydeco master and one of Buffalo's best bands! Join the legendary CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band for a night of blazing zydeco, with special guests The Twang Gang! Doors at 5, music at [...]
Cash Flow Statements & Forecasts for Nonprofits Co- Presented by the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) Presentation Material: Cash Flow Presentation for Non Profits *OPEN TO ALL - This session is HIGHLY recommended for any nonprofit planning to apply for 2019 Erie County Cultural Funding or an organization that has received funding in the past. Tuesday, [...]
Marketing for Entrepreneurs Workshop Co- Presented by the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) Monday, March 19 – 5:30PM (registration), 6PM (start) West Side Bazaar 25 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY Brought to you by Arts Services Initiative of WNY (ASI) and the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI). This session provided an overview of marketing concepts including [...]
"Merging Mediums" will showcase the work of 27 artists ranging in style and medium including painting, sculpture, interactive art, music, poetry, and dance. The exhibition will feature a collective of Western New York artists who participated in the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) conference hosted by Arts Services Initiative of WNY (ASI) in [...]
The female staff of Arts Services Initiative of WNY was featured in BUFFALO BOSS BABES. Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them. This week's Buffalo Boss Babes is a bit different than we have done in the past :) We are featuring the dynamic group of [...]
By Tracey Drury – Reporter, Buffalo Business First Dec 18, 2017, 12:05pm While a search continues for a permanent leader at the Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, board members have appointed Jennifer Swan to interim executive director for a six-month period. Swan, who has served as associate director for a half dozen years, will work with the board to [...]
FROM AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS - Republican leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee pushed through the release of their official tax reform bill H.R. 1 in Congress to overhaul the American federal income tax system. While it will take several days to fully analyze this 429-page bill and its potential impact on charitable giving, nonprofit [...]
Erie County Funded Focused WORKSHOP: Rules & Regulations of Your Board featuring highlights of the NonProfit Revitalization Act, ByLaws including WhistleBlower Policy, and Explanation of Committees of the Board and Corporation Attendance is Encouraged from all Erie County funded organizations. Workshop Materials: NYCON Duties and Responsibilities of a Non-Profit Board Presentation NYCON Board Development Resource [...]
