"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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
