Olivia Duke

Olivia Duke headshot Olivia (Liv) Duke joins ASI as the Programs & Services Coordinator as of January 2024. In this role, she manages and maintains the Arts Access Program, which offers free to low-cost arts opportunities to families and individuals receiving income-based assistance. She also assists with ASI’s professional development programs and resources [...]

Olivia Duke2024-01-15T13:07:50-05:00

Introducing Liv Duke, our new Programs and Services Coordinator!

Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is delighted to announce that Liv Duke has joined our team as our new Programs and Services Coordinator. Liv will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the Arts Access Program, which provides free access to arts and cultural events for low-income individuals and families. Additionally, Liv will assist with [...]

Introducing Liv Duke, our new Programs and Services Coordinator!2024-01-14T20:56:21-05:00

A Year of Growth and Impact: ASI’s 2023 Highlights

As we bid farewell to 2023, we want to take a moment to celebrate the achievements and successes of Arts Services Inc. and the amazing community of creatives and arts and culture organizations that we serve. We are so grateful for your support, collaboration, and participation in our programs and events throughout the year. [...]

A Year of Growth and Impact: ASI’s 2023 Highlights2023-12-31T21:43:06-05:00

Kelsey Capruso

Kelsey Capruso joins Arts Services Inc. of Western New York as the Marketing & Communications Lead. Throughout a spanning career in nonprofits and later in the private art sector, Kelsey has built countless relationships with regional cultural administrators and artists alike. At Explore & More, Kelsey assisted in the museum's expansion into the successful play-based [...]

Kelsey Capruso2023-10-22T10:36:15-04:00

Andrea Nero PhD

Andrea Nero, PhD headshot Dr. Andrea Nero joins Arts Services Inc. of Western New York as the Development and Engagement Manager, bringing a unique blend of strategic brilliance, inclusive community-building and a keen sense for organizational excellence. With a rich history in organizational leadership, Andrea holds a PhD in History from SUNY: Buffalo [...]

Andrea Nero PhD2023-08-31T15:25:13-04:00

Beginner’s Guide to Boundaries

We're calling it right now: 2023 is the year that you start prioritizing your health, mental well-being, and safety by enforcing healthy boundaries at work and at home. Boundaries (for the purposes of this email) are exactly what they sound like: defined lines that determine what behaviors are acceptable for you. If this is your [...]

Beginner’s Guide to Boundaries2022-12-21T13:00:53-05:00

How You Can Participate in Earth Day from Home

Established in 1970, Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on April 22 to bring awareness to environmental protection and to acknowledge the impact that our routines and actions have on the world around us. People typically participate in Earth Day through social events, community cleanups, roundtable discussions, and learning activities that inspire civic [...]

How You Can Participate in Earth Day from Home2020-04-21T11:18:32-04:00

Show Us Your Art!

Twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ASI will be sharing what the region's artists are working on while stuck at home. This effort is not only meant to uplift everyone's spirits but also to create a way for artists to find fiscal support for their work during these challenging and uncertain times. If you're [...]

Show Us Your Art!2021-02-02T11:39:49-05:00

Survey Responses Needed: WNY Arts Emergency Fund

Note: This survey is now closed. For information on how the results influenced our response to COVID-19, visit the WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund page of our website. Arts Services Initiative is in the process of creating the WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund for the region’s artists and arts organizations that have been severely impacted [...]

Survey Responses Needed: WNY Arts Emergency Fund2020-06-12T15:47:02-04:00

ASI’s COVID-19 Update

We are entering challenging and unprecedented times, especially for our region’s many creative communities. “The familiar refrain of ‘the show must go on,’” writes Mark Sommer for The Buffalo News, “can't compete with a more sobering declaration: a state of emergency.” With news of theater productions, literary readings, concerts, and more being postponed every day, [...]

ASI’s COVID-19 Update2020-03-18T12:21:30-04:00
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