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About Jen Swan

Associate Director, Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Grants Coordinator

WORKSHOP: Extending Your Art Career

Saturday, October 21 - 1PM Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo) in partnership with the Buffalo Society of Artists Workshop Materials: Bruce Adams Powerpoint Presentation During the first part of this workshop, presenters described and discussed the format and content for effective artist resumes and artistic work samples. This presentation is ideal for [...]

WORKSHOP: Extending Your Art Career2017-11-06T16:12:39-05:00

Workshop: Increasing Accessibility at Cultural Venues & Events

Tuesday, October 10 - 5:30PM Smith Theater at Shea's, 646 Main Street, Buffalo A free professional development workshop on making your arts and cultural venue and events more accessible to all. Did you know you could make your art gallery accessible for the visually impaired, or your musical production more accessible for those with difficulty [...]

Workshop: Increasing Accessibility at Cultural Venues & Events2017-10-23T13:11:19-04:00

Bonerama

Bonerama Sunday, November 5, 2017 6PM Doors  Buffalo Iron Works Formed in New Orleans in 1998, by trombone players Mark Mullins and Craig Klein (who from 1990-2006, were also members of Harry Connick Jr.'s big band), Bonerama bills itself as a brass/funk/rock band but Bonerama is much more than that. Bonerama is a New Orleans [...]

Bonerama2017-11-07T13:47:20-05:00

WORKSHOP: Know Your Rights as an Artist

Friday, September 8 - 6PM Castellani Art Museum (Niagara University, 7 Varsity Drive, Niagara University) Professional Development Workshop for Traditional Artists ** This workshop will be especially essential for artists and art groups who work in Traditional Arts and Folklore Arts. Translators can be available upon request.** This free workshop is brought to you by Arts [...]

WORKSHOP: Know Your Rights as an Artist2017-09-12T12:33:26-04:00

Fundraiser for ASI: NOLA Fest!

NOLA FEST is a fundraiser for Arts Services Initiative of WNY and NOLA Pay It Forward. Friday, September 22 5 PM - 8PM Flying Bison Brewery 840 Seneca Street, Buffalo The event is FREE with $5 beer and food tickets available upon arrival. Cajun style food buffet Music by Buffalo Brass Machine Soda by Saranac [...]

Fundraiser for ASI: NOLA Fest!2017-10-03T09:05:54-04:00

Release of WNY Arts Economic Impact Report

ASI released the Western New York edition of the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 Report. Click here to read the full report. Americans for the Arts Vice President of Research and Policy Randy Cohen was in Western New York to unveil the economic impact of the nonprofit arts & culture sector and its audience in Erie, [...]

Release of WNY Arts Economic Impact Report2017-09-27T09:37:09-04:00

WORKSHOP: Enhancing the Member & Subscriber Experience

Tues, July 18 - 6 -7:30pm Buffalo Museum of Science (Cummings Room)  Materials: Buffalo Bills Enhancing the Member Experience One Sheet Buffalo Bills Club Seat Pamphlet Buffalo Bills Season Ticket Pamphlet   This session featured tips, information, and advice on how to increase, revamp, or renew your member services and how you establish and maintain a [...]

WORKSHOP: Enhancing the Member & Subscriber Experience2017-08-02T16:43:15-04:00

WORKSHOP: Media & Promotion Training for Artists

Recommended for artists, musicians and curators seeking to gain more press. Weds, June 28 - 6 -7:30pm MusicalFare Theatre This session is for any organization or individual seeking tips, information, and advice on how to get your activities or events promoted through print and broadcast media. Hear from our panelists: Elizabeth Licata - Buffalo Spree [...]

WORKSHOP: Media & Promotion Training for Artists2017-07-10T16:58:43-04:00

WORKSHOP: Finance Topic for Erie County Cultural Funding Application

FREE and open to all; highly recommended for organizations interested in applying for 2018 Erie County Cultural Funding Application. Finance Topic Session Tuesday, May 23 Artists Group Gallery, 1 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo Materials: Cash Flow Powerpoint: Cash Flow Forecast PPT Instructions for 990 Form 990 Form This session explored balance sheets, financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and [...]

WORKSHOP: Finance Topic for Erie County Cultural Funding Application2017-05-31T15:15:32-04:00

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