The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) is offering FY2027 “Support for Artists” grants, providing $10,000 in direct support to individual artists for the creation and development of new work across a wide range of disciplines. Artists must apply through a fiscal sponsor, and Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is available to support applicants [...]
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 [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is excited to introduce the 8 participants selected for the 2026 MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Program. This year’s MEDALists represent a range of organizations, disciplines, and communities across Western New York, all with a shared commitment to strengthening the arts in our region. We’re looking forward to [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI), on behalf of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, along with Buffalo Waterfront, invites artists, muralists, and creatives from Western New York to apply for the Canalside Mural Fest, a two-day live painting event taking place at Buffalo's premiere waterfront destination. This temporary mural festival will transform Canalside into a vibrant [...]
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), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office and in partnership with the River Rock Community Coalition, invites experienced sculptors, sculptural fabricators, or artist groups to submit proposals for a permanent large-scale outdoor sculpture at the LoveU Buffalo Art Park in Buffalo’s historic Black Rock neighborhood. [...]
As arts funding gets cut across the country, we are excited to have the opportunity to share some good news and congratulate the 28 fiscally sponsored artists and organizations that received a $10,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for fiscal year 2026 through ASI. These grants will fund various [...]
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 [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office and in partnership with the Ashford Hollow Foundation, invites experienced mural artists to apply for a large-scale public art opportunity at The Essex Arts Center on Buffalo’s West Side. The selected artist or artist team will create an [...]
