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About Jen Swan

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

Introducing Liv Duke, our new Programs and Services Coordinator!

Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is delighted to announce that Liv Duke has joined our team as our new Programs and Services Coordinator. Liv will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the Arts Access Program, which provides free access to arts and cultural events for low-income individuals and families. Additionally, Liv will assist with [...]

Introducing Liv Duke, our new Programs and Services Coordinator!2024-01-14T20:56:21-05:00

Call for Mural Artists – JFK Playground in Blasdell

Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office, invites artists in all appropriate mediums (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional) from throughout Western New York to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project located at JFK Playground at 1 Grafton Avenue in Blasdell, NY. Project Background and Goals [...]

Call for Mural Artists – JFK Playground in Blasdell2024-07-17T15:07:13-04:00

A Year of Growth and Impact: ASI’s 2023 Highlights

As we bid farewell to 2023, we want to take a moment to celebrate the achievements and successes of Arts Services Inc. and the amazing community of creatives and arts and culture organizations that we serve. We are so grateful for your support, collaboration, and participation in our programs and events throughout the year. [...]

A Year of Growth and Impact: ASI’s 2023 Highlights2023-12-31T21:43:06-05:00

ASI Awards $50,000 in Give for Greatness Funding to 25 WNY Arts and Cultural Organizations

Arts Services Inc. has distributed 25 “Give for Greatness” grants providing operating support to arts and culture nonprofits based in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. These grants are designed to help WNY’s smallest nonprofits build their internal capacity, making their mission-driven work easier. Since 2014, Give for Greatness has provided over $280,000 [...]

ASI Awards $50,000 in Give for Greatness Funding to 25 WNY Arts and Cultural Organizations2023-12-15T13:39:19-05:00

Following Up: From Reactive to Proactive Marketing

Our friends Lynette Shy and Megan Wurtz of Confluence Arts Solutions (CAS) joined ASI in presenting a hands-on marketing workshop designed to support small, under-resourced, or over-burdened arts and culture marketers with a navigable plan for developing efficient systems for effective marketing. Throughout their presentation, the CAS team shared valuable insights on the following [...]

Following Up: From Reactive to Proactive Marketing2024-01-26T16:28:34-05:00

From the Ground Up: Donor Relationship Management

Virtual presentation | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 12 pm (noon) Donor relationship management is an art and a science. Dive in with this month's training. We'll help you navigate the nuances of personalized engagement, strategic stewardship, and impactful communication to foster connections that work in a culture of distraction. This workshop is free to [...]

From the Ground Up: Donor Relationship Management2024-01-16T13:49:46-05:00

National Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month

November is National Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, an opportunity to honor the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact our evolving nation. In recognition of the significant contributions made by the first Americans to the arts and cultural landscape of [...]

National Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month2023-11-22T09:55:30-05:00

The Art of Pursuing Grants

Arts Services Inc. in partnership with Get Fokus'd Productions presents an exclusive workshop series designed to empower artists like you in navigating the grant process with confidence. Sessions are led by multi-award winning entrepreneur and artist, Aitina Fareed-Cooke who, within the last 5 years, has secured over $300k in a variety of funding opportunities [...]

The Art of Pursuing Grants2024-03-18T12:04:10-04:00

From Reactive to Proactive Marketing

In Person - Tifft Nature Preserve | Thursday, November 30 | 10 am - 2 pm ASI is excited to introduce a hands-on marketing workshop designed to support small, under-resourced, or over-burdened arts and culture marketers by showing participants how to develop efficient systems for effective marketing. From Reactive to Proactive Marketing: Efficient Arts Marketing [...]

From Reactive to Proactive Marketing2023-12-06T09:24:56-05:00

From the Ground Up: Brand Management

Virtual presentation | Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 12 PM (noon) Elevate your expertise in brand management through this month's training. Craft compelling brand narratives, create a cohesive look and feel, and foster enduring community connections. This presentation will help nonprofit and for profit businesses take control of their brand. This workshop is free to [...]

From the Ground Up: Brand Management2023-11-16T16:45:26-05:00

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