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One Experience Can Change a Family’s Life: Q&A with Jana Mertz, Program Coordinator of the Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center

The Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center at Oishei Children’s Hospital, winner of this year’s Spark Award for Arts Integration, has provided multidisciplinary evaluation, diagnosis, care, and support for families with autism spectrum disorders since 2009. In addition to the medical work done by the Center, the resources and programs for families with autism, [...]

One Experience Can Change a Family’s Life: Q&A with Jana Mertz, Program Coordinator of the Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center2020-08-20T10:00:15-04:00

Tara Sasiadek to Create Mural at 1702 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls

We are very excited to announce that local artist Tara Sasiadek has been selected to create a mural at 1702 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. This was an extremely competitive selection process that saw dozens of proposals from talented and experienced artists from across Western New York. Tara's work was chosen by a panel of [...]

Tara Sasiadek to Create Mural at 1702 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls2023-08-31T15:23:04-04:00

Art Means Nothing if There Are Barriers: Q&A with Squeaky Wheel’s Kevin Kline

As part of our 2020 resolution to ignite conversations related to accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and equity in Western New York, every month ASI will spotlight a new local leader in the arts whose initiatives are creating important and lasting impacts. Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Art Center has a mission to continue a legacy of [...]

Art Means Nothing if There Are Barriers: Q&A with Squeaky Wheel’s Kevin Kline2020-08-20T10:01:04-04:00

Anything Can Be a Dance Move: Q&A with danceability’s Robin Bishop

As part of our 2020 resolution to ignite conversations related to accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and equity in Western New York, every month ASI will spotlight a new local leader in the arts whose initiatives are creating important and lasting impacts. danceability, recipient of the 2014 ASI Spark Award for Rising Star, is an individualized dance, [...]

Anything Can Be a Dance Move: Q&A with danceability’s Robin Bishop2020-08-20T10:02:39-04:00

ASI Seeks Local Graphic Designers for Logo Redesign

ASI is seeking a creative and qualified graphic designer or design firm to create strong graphic logos as well as a secondary and sub-brand logo for our Arts Access program. This is an open and competitive process for all freelance designers and reputable design firms located or headquartered in Erie and Niagara Counties. Details Proposals [...]

ASI Seeks Local Graphic Designers for Logo Redesign2023-08-31T15:42:48-04:00

ASI Is Now Accepting Proposals for a Public Art Project in Buffalo

On behalf of 551 Seneca Street LLC, ASI invites Western New York-based visual artists working in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project located at 550 Seneca Street in Buffalo, New York. The mural will appear on the south-facing façade toward Seneca Street. Details Deadline: January 13, 2020; 5 [...]

ASI Is Now Accepting Proposals for a Public Art Project in Buffalo2023-08-31T15:41:54-04:00

ASI Appoints Executive Director

Arts Services Initiative of WNY Appoints Executive Director Jennifer Swan is appointed as ASI’s permanent Executive Director Arts Services Initiative of Western New York (ASI) is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Swan as the organization’s permanent Executive Director.  Arts Services Initiative is a nonprofit organization that promotes the cultural sector’s vital role in [...]

ASI Appoints Executive Director2018-09-24T12:49:04-04:00

Enter the Battle of the Corporate Bands

November 5, 2016 at Town Ballroom …we are gearing up now!!!  Enter your corporate band today and show’em who is boss! 9 bands from local corporations will take the stage to B-A-T-T-L-E.  Download and complete the registration form to be one of the nine bands!!!  Do you have what it takes to win??  CLICK HERE [...]

Enter the Battle of the Corporate Bands2016-10-04T13:20:35-04:00

Economic Impact Report (2014)

The Economic Impact of Western New York’s Not-for-Profit Industry November 2014 Prepared By: Kent Gardener, Ph.D. – Project Director; Center for Governmental Research Inc.   Click here to download the 2014 Economic Impact of Western New York Full Report SUMMARY Center for Governmental Research (CGR) was engaged to estimate the impact of the not-for-profit cultural industry [...]

Economic Impact Report (2014)2024-11-21T10:45:14-05:00

SPARK AWARDS

3RD ANNUAL SPARK CULTURAL AWARDS Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Hotel Lafayette 5:30PM – 8:30PM Join us for our annual fundraiser – celebrating those who ignite arts and culture. Once a year we hold this awards party honoring outstanding individuals and organizations in our arts community with food and drinks, entertainment, a live art raffle, and [...]

SPARK AWARDS2016-04-20T10:20:38-04:00

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