We’re excited to introduce a new version of Chill Sessions this summer, Chill Sessions: Creative Meet-Ups. Over the past year, we’ve heard from local creatives who are looking for more casual ways to connect. More opportunities to meet fellow creatives. More space to talk through ideas, ask questions, share works-in-progress, or simply spend time [...]
Save the Date! We’re bringing Creative Professionals Exchange back this summer! Join us for a morning of connection, learning, and fresh ideas with the Western New York creative community. EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Springville Center for the Arts | Springville, NY This half-day gathering brings artists and [...]
Chill Sessions are relaxed, welcoming gatherings for artists and arts professionals to connect, reflect, and build community. Each session offers space for meaningful conversation, creative exploration, and connection in a low-pressure, supportive environment — plus a sweet social to keep things cozy. For this session, join us for Art, Resilience, & Environmental Narrative with [...]
Chill Sessions are relaxed, welcoming gatherings for artists and arts professionals to connect, reflect, and build community. Each session offers space for meaningful conversation, creative exploration, and connection in a low-pressure, supportive environment — plus a sweet social to keep things cozy. For this session, join us for Rhythm, Ritual, and Renewal: Navigating Loss [...]
Get ready for one of Western New York’s most unique fundraising events! Lawyers for the Arts brings together legal professionals from across the region to trade their briefcases for instruments and showcase their musical talents—all in support of the arts. Proceeds from the event benefit ASI’s Give for Greatness grant program, which provides essential [...]
We’re excited to bring back CPX: Unity Summit for 2026, a half-day gathering for artists, creative professionals, and arts and culture workers from across Western New York. Join us for a morning focused on unity, collaboration, and creative growth, with opportunities to connect, learn, and share ideas that strengthen our region’s creative community. Event [...]
When life and work start to feel hectic, it can be hard to slow down and truly listen to what we need. Our next Chill Sessions gathering offers a gentle moment to reconnect with yourself through rest, reflection, and conversation. Rest & Self-Care: Listening & Responding to Our Natural Rhythms Join Sarah Haykel - [...]
Our next Chill Sessions is happening Friday, October 17th from 4–6pm at Papercraft Miracles (1888 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207), and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Janna Willoughby-Lohr, artist, speaker, and entrepreneur. In “Make Art Work: Strategies for Thriving as a Creative Entrepreneur,” Janna will share her experiences building a successful creative [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
