*VIRTUAL* | RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, June 6th | 6:30-8PM Join Dr. Guynup, an award-winning VR artist, academic author, and innovative teacher, as he demonstrates how artists can use Frame VR to create a virtual art gallery. This innovative web-based program is revolutionizing meetings, events and campuses and has the potential to redefine accessibility in the arts [...]
Virtual presentation | May 25, 2023 | 12PM Welcome to DEIA 101 with Say Yes Buffalo’s Human Resources Director Collin Gehl. In this virtual presentation, Collin will cover the fundamentals of DEIA, present a roadmap on how to create and implement a DEIA program at your organization and give examples of what a successful [...]
After the overwhelming success of our first round of “Grant on Grants” workshops, ASI is proud to invite nonprofit arts administrators to another round of five grant writing workshops. During the workshop, you’ll walk through the entire life cycle of a grant; from initial application to final panel, using a mock application modeled on real-life examples. In the mock [...]
Virtual presentation | Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 12PM Welcome to HR 102 with Say Yes Buffalo’s Human Resources Director Collin Gehl. In this virtual presentation, Collin will be going in-depth into developing and maintaining an equitable workplace culture. This hot-button topic is at the top of the minds of both employers and employees as the “Great Resignation” [...]
Virtual presentation | Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 12PM Welcome to HR 101 with Say Yes Buffalo’s Human Resources Director Collin Gehl. In this virtual presentation, Collin will be covering the basics of human resources like recruitment, exempt vs. non-exempt employees, contractors vs. employees, employee relations and staff development and retention. As a part [...]
ASI’s MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Program is forging the next generation of WNY arts leaders. The six (6) month training and mentorship program will offer participants, or Medalists, monthly workshops and presentations, along with resources, networking, and one-on-one mentorship related to managing nonprofit arts or culture work. The MEDAL Program [...]
2023 Erie County Budget Advocacy Workshop In response to the release of the proposed 2023 Erie County budget, ASI Executive Director Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, with guest speaker Erie County Legislator Joseph Lorigo, will present information on next steps for successful advocacy to the Erie County arts organizations that were recommended for funding by the County [...]
Motion Capture and Game Space This workshop will focus on the accessible and innovative uses of motion capture for the creation of immersive experiences. Motion capture allows for anyone to animate a humanoid avatar with the simple movement of their body in real-time. This allows for performative and rapid development of animations for use in [...]
ASI is excited to host ART/NY this coming Monday, September 19 from 5-7:00 pm for an in-person info session at ASI's office in Buffalo. Representatives from ART/NY will be here in WNY to present information about their NYSCA-ART/NY Creative Opportunity Fund theatre grant. The Creative Opportunity Fund grant provides general operating support grants of $2,000-$5,000 to small professional [...]
ASI is excited to introduce our newest professional development series, "From the Ground Up," which will feature workshops and trainings for newcomers in a number of exciting topics. For our first two events, we're thrilled to have our board member, Attorney Mike de Freitas, at the helm to present two workshops about starting a [...]
