We’re pleased to share that the FY2026 New York State Budget has been finalized—and thanks to ongoing advocacy across the state, the arts have remained a clear priority. NYSCA Secures $172 Million in the Final Budget The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) will receive a total of $172 million in the [...]
On the morning of Friday, May 2, the White House released the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). While this is not a new threat—the Trump [...]
We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, has been appointed as the co-chair of ArtsNYS, alongside Stephen Butler, Executive Director of CNY Arts. This exciting new role will enable Jen to further her advocacy efforts on a statewide level, strengthening the arts across New York. ArtsNYS serves as a vital [...]
In response to the release of the proposed 2025 Erie County budget, ASI Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, with guest speakers from the Erie County Legislature, will present information on next steps for successful advocacy to the Erie County arts organizations that were recommended for funding by the County Executive. Date: Monday, October 21 2024 [...]
In the nonprofit sector, two main types of organizations drive impact: those providing direct services to the public and the intermediaries that support them. These intermediaries, such as capacity builders, professional associations, and funders, play a crucial role in ensuring the success and sustainability of frontline organizations. Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is proud to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The arts are not just a conduit for creativity and expression; they are a robust economic engine driving growth and prosperity. Arts Services Inc. (ASI) has illuminated this truth with undeniable clarity through their recent impact report title Arts & Economic Prosperity 6. In 2022 alone, nonprofit Arts & Culture organizations in Western New York [...]
Infographic showing ARP cuts It was recently brought to our attention that the City of Buffalo wanted to strip nearly 80% of the Frontline Arts Organization Sustainability fund from their ARP funding plan. This is after organizations waited more than a year for applications to be released, navigated an extensive and complicated RFA [...]
If you are working full time, or have previously worked full time, at a nonprofit or government agency, you'll want to keep reading because you could be closer to full student loan forgiveness than you think. The limited PSLF waiver expires on October 31st, which allows borrowers to get credit for payments that may not have [...]
