Creativity lies at the intersection of work and play. Join us on Friday, July 14th at Trinity Episcopal Church on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo for a full day of interactive, motivating, and discussion-filled sessions led by WNY arts leaders. These topics were curated by Arts Services Inc. and all revolve around the theme of [...]
Today, in observance of Juneteenth, we invite everyone to join us in a day of celebration of the abolition of slavery through reflection and education about the work that still lies ahead for all of us. Here are some resources, events and activities that have been compiled by our partners at Clementine Gold Group: Watch What [...]
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has recently announced their funding guidelines for 2024 including a round of funding for individual artists of various disciplines. Artists can apply for a $10,000 grant for project support with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Individual Artist categories eligible to apply: Choreography Commissions Composer Compositions Film, Media, [...]
Just 4 days left until Hertel Alley Mural Fest and we could not be more excited. We got to meet the artists and show them around the alley last week and we could not have asked for a more talented, outgoing and hilarious group! You definitely do not want to miss Hertel Alley Mural Fest so [...]
Virtual presentation | Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 12PM Marketing in the social media age has become increasingly difficult because the need for constant quality content can lead to burnout for even the most experienced marketing gurus. In this free virtual presentation, Celine Krzan will show you how to use ChatGPT (free AI software) [...]
In the spirit of the spring season, we're ready to once again be accepting applications for ASI’s Springboard Fellowship. Why the ASI Springboard Fellowship is different: Both the fellow and the partner arts organization will receive compensation for participation. Fellows will receive a $2,400 stipend for 120 hours of work ($20/hour) and the organization will [...]
We know that you have your choice of awesome things to do and see here in Western New York, especially when it comes to festival season. But we have over 20 reasons why you NEED to check out the Hertel Alley Mural Fest on June 10 and 11. The 20+ artists were chosen to participate in [...]
ASI's Creative Professionals Exchange mini-conference is back and we think you're going to love this year's theme... Save the date for CPX: Work & Play which will take place on Friday, July 14th at the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. (Tap this link to add it to your Google calendar!) CPX: Work & Play [...]
In the last Arts & Economic Prosperity report, the data showed that WNY arts are a $352 million industry and supports over 10,000 jobs. ASI was able to use that data to advocate for increased arts funding for the region at the National Arts Action Summit, for the continued support of the arts in the Erie County budget, and in much of our [...]
*VIRTUAL* | RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, June 6th | 6:30-8PM Join Dr. Guynup, an award-winning VR artist, academic author, and innovative teacher, as he demonstrates how artists can use Frame VR to create a virtual art gallery. This innovative web-based program is revolutionizing meetings, events and campuses and has the potential to redefine accessibility in the arts [...]
