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About Jen Swan

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

From the Ground Up: Mental Fitness Workshop- Figuring Out How We Self Sabotage

In-person - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 10 am - 2 pm Did you know research indicates that only 20% of teams and individuals reach their full potential? This workshop introduces concepts on how we each self-sabotage and offers strategies to dismantle these "Saboteurs" for reduced stress and greater [...]

From the Ground Up: Mental Fitness Workshop- Figuring Out How We Self Sabotage2024-07-08T13:05:12-04:00

Apply to NYSCA’s ‘Support for Artists’ Grant with ASI as Your Fiscal Sponsors

If you’re a creative wizard in need of a fiscal sponsor, look no further than ASI—the gateway to funding your dreams! The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has recently announced their FY2025 Funding Guidelines which include a round of funding for individual artists of various disciplines. Individual Artists can apply for $10,000 [...]

Apply to NYSCA’s ‘Support for Artists’ Grant with ASI as Your Fiscal Sponsors2024-07-02T11:48:23-04:00

Celebrating Support from Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

We at Arts Services Inc. (ASI) are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation for our Arts Access program. This grant marks a significant milestone in our mission to make the arts accessible to all, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this news. [...]

Celebrating Support from Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation2024-05-17T10:03:46-04:00

An Artist’s Guide to Success: A Southern Tier Gallery Panel

Are you an artist or creative trying to navigate the mystifying art world? Wonder no more! The Southern Tier Gallery Panel is here to illuminate your path. Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, from 6pm to 8pm at the Jamestown Community College, Olean Campus (Magnano Room) for an evening of insightful dialogue and networking. [...]

An Artist’s Guide to Success: A Southern Tier Gallery Panel2024-05-16T16:47:51-04:00

NYSCA’s 2025 Budget is a Celebration of Advocacy

As the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) unveils its astounding $162 million grantmaking budget. We stand in awe of what we have achieved together. This post is not just an announcement; it’s a heartfelt thank you to the community whose tireless advocacy has led to this moment, and to the elected [...]

NYSCA’s 2025 Budget is a Celebration of Advocacy2024-05-01T17:01:17-04:00

From the Ground Up: Nonprofit Governance Workshop

In-person - Parkside Lodge Delaware Park | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 10 am - 12 pm Uncover the legal intricacies of nonprofit management. In this presentation, attorney Michael A. de Freitas will teach you all of the important governance requirements you need to know. As a part of ASI’s “From the Ground Up” [...]

From the Ground Up: Nonprofit Governance Workshop2024-06-14T16:01:47-04:00

Announcing Our Captain for Advocacy: Jen Swan-Kilpatrick

We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, has been appointed as the sole “captain” for New York State during National Arts Advocacy Zoom-In Week. This role comes in recognition of her dedicated advocacy as both the Executive Director at ASI as well as the Vice President of ArtsNYS. In her [...]

Announcing Our Captain for Advocacy: Jen Swan-Kilpatrick2024-05-16T15:50:58-04:00

From the Ground Up: Effective Grant Writing

Virtual presentation | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 12PM Grant writing can be intimidating and frustrating for people who aren't full-time development or grant writing staff. In this free presentation, ASI's Grants and Programming Director Holly Grant will demystify the grant writing process, show you how to find arts and culture grants, and provide [...]

From the Ground Up: Effective Grant Writing2024-05-16T14:56:52-04:00

Celebrating the Launch of MEDAL 2024

Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is delighted to announce the commencement of the 2024 MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Program, a groundbreaking endeavor dedicated to developing the next generation of arts leaders in Western New York. This distinctive program is strategically designed to provide comprehensive training and mentorship to a select group [...]

Celebrating the Launch of MEDAL 20242024-04-21T21:38:24-04:00

Lawyers for the Arts 2024

On March 23rd, Lawyers for the Arts, now in its 11th year, took place at The Stage in Williamsville, NY. The event was an exceptional blend of legal expertise and artistic expression, where local legal professionals showcased their musical talents. Amid the anticipation, popular legal bands like "The Spin Wires" and "The Bench and [...]

Lawyers for the Arts 20242024-04-10T10:57:22-04:00

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