Arts Services Inc. is proud to share that our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick has been selected by Mayor Sean Ryan to serve on the City of Buffalo’s CREATE Task Force (Cultivating Resources for Entertainment, Arts, Tourism and Expression). The CREATE Task Force was established to help guide the City’s long-term vision for arts and [...]
A new statewide report on the arts puts numbers behind something Western New York’s creative community has been building for years: real momentum. From job growth to neighborhood impact, the data shows that the arts are contributing in significant ways across the region while also underscoring the challenges artists and organizations continue to face. [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI) is calling on the City of Buffalo to establish a dedicated Department of Arts and Culture to centralize, strengthen, and expand city support for arts and cultural activity. This new department would incorporate the existing Buffalo Arts Commission and consolidate current city efforts into a coordinated and [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI) is proud to share that we have been selected as a 2026 Community Plank partner through the Partnership for the Public Good (PPG). PPG is a regional advocacy organization working to advance equitable policy solutions for the Buffalo-Niagara region. This selection is an important step in [...]
In response to the release of the proposed 2026 Erie County budget, ASI's Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick -- joined by guest speakers from the Erie County Legislature -- will share next steps for successful advocacy with Erie County arts organizations recommended for funding by the County Executive. Date: Monday, October 20th 2025 Time: 6:00 [...]
Registration is now open for the Empire Arts Summit 2025, New York State’s first statewide convening of arts and cultural workers, creatives, policymakers, and advocates. Hosted by ArtsNYS, this two-day event brings the field together for dialogue and collaboration. ASI is proud to support the summit, with our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, serving as [...]
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 [...]
