WNY Arts News

We Won at Pitch 10 BECAUSE OF YOU!

Because of YOU, ASI's Arts Access Program won $2,500 as the 2nd place winner at the Buffalo & Erie County United Way's PITCH 10 night! Congratulations to Grassroots Gardens (1st place winner) and Mona's House (3rd place winner) and ALL of the nonprofits who presented and work hard in our community EVERY DAY. Every vote [...]

We Won at Pitch 10 BECAUSE OF YOU!2018-09-21T16:00:44-04:00

Apply for Environmentally Themed Art Creation Funding!

FUNDING for Environmentally Themed Art Projects in WNY Fall Deadline: October 1 (rolling) Spring Deadline: May 1 (rolling) Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, Inc. (ASI) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals in Western New York to create artistic projects related to the dangers of global warming and climate change. We are seeking strong [...]

Apply for Environmentally Themed Art Creation Funding!2018-08-21T15:11:50-04:00

The Song of Bethlehem & LA Hustle at Sportsmens Tavern

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! Emmy-winning filmmaker and musician Ken Goldstein will be in Buffalo for a special screening of his documentary A Song of Bethlehem. His band, The LA Hustle, will perform following the screening at Sportsmen’s Tavern. The 30-minute documentary explores the impact of The Bethlehem Steel Company closures in the communities in which those factories resided, the reuse of [...]

The Song of Bethlehem & LA Hustle at Sportsmens Tavern2018-07-10T16:28:44-04:00

ASI Offers Bookkeeping and Fiscal Sponsorship Services

ASI Offers Financial Support Services For Organizations and Artists Two Services We Offer - Bookkeeping Services Organize your financial records and assist with budgeting needs using Quickbooks (or another software or record keeping system). Produce financial statements and reports. This service is good for non-profits, for-profit businesses in the creative field, or artists or creative [...]

ASI Offers Bookkeeping and Fiscal Sponsorship Services2018-05-09T12:02:40-04:00

RESOURCES: For Erie County Cultural Funding Applicants

In preparation for the 2020 Erie County Cultural Funding process, ASI has offered several public workshops on topics that the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning see as needs for Cultural Funding Applications. These topics include: Board of Directors/By-Laws/Non-Profit Revitalization Act, Governance, and Finance (including Cash Flows).  For more information on past public workshops [...]

RESOURCES: For Erie County Cultural Funding Applicants2019-04-17T11:50:53-04:00

Fundraiser for ASI: NOLA Fest!

NOLA FEST is a fundraiser for Arts Services Initiative of WNY and NOLA Pay It Forward. Friday, September 22 5 PM - 8PM Flying Bison Brewery 840 Seneca Street, Buffalo The event is FREE with $5 beer and food tickets available upon arrival. Cajun style food buffet Music by Buffalo Brass Machine Soda by Saranac [...]

Fundraiser for ASI: NOLA Fest!2017-10-03T09:05:54-04:00

2018 Erie County Cultural Funding Information

The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (“EACAB”), will be kicking off the annual Arts and Cultural Funding Program with an applicant briefing on Thursday, April 20 5:00 PM WNED/WBFO Studios 140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14202 A review of the 2017 funding [...]

2018 Erie County Cultural Funding Information2017-04-19T10:51:10-04:00

Spark Awards, Winners and Finalists Announced

Arts Services Initiative of WNY Announces 4th Annual “Spark” Cultural Awards Winners & Finalists Event “Celebrating Those Who Ignite Arts & Culture” is May 10 at Hotel Henry Arts Services Initiative of Western New York (ASI) announced details of their 4th Annual “Spark” Cultural Awards.  The awards party, “Celebrating Those Who Ignite Arts & Culture”, [...]

Spark Awards, Winners and Finalists Announced2017-03-16T11:09:16-04:00

ASI is Hiring

Arts Services Initiative of Western New York (ASI) is seeking a full time Associate to play key roles in ASI’s operational, fiscal, and grant management activities, including being a key part of the launch of our fiscal sponsorship and shared service programs. The successful applicant must have excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational [...]

ASI is Hiring2017-02-12T01:02:30-05:00

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