Arts Services Inc. has distributed 25 “Give for Greatness” grants providing operating support to arts and culture nonprofits based in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. These grants are designed to help WNY’s smallest nonprofits build their internal capacity, making their mission-driven work easier. Since 2014, Give for Greatness has provided over $280,000 [...]
We are thrilled to welcome, Kelsey Capruso to the team! Kelsey is our new Marketing & Communications Lead, which means she'll be responding to your inquiries, promoting events programs, and funding opportunities. You’ll also see her out in the community, connecting with artists and arts administrators to help promote our mission and programs. Where did [...]
We’re so excited to introduce the newest ASI team member, Andrea Nero PhD! Andee is our new Development and Engagement Manager, which means that she will be securing funding to help keep our programming free or low cost. You’ll also probably see her out in the community, connecting with artists and arts administrators from across [...]
New York State's salary transparency law goes into effect September 17, 2023. Here's what you need to know. On December 21, 2022, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Pay Transparency Law, which created a statewide salary transparency requirement for all New York State employers with four or more employees. On March 3, 2023, [...]
We are excited to introduce our second Springboard Fellow, Kameron King, who will begin work with the African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation and Positive Nation Productions this year. The African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation is a nonprofit based on the East Side of Buffalo that honors African American veterans through exhibitions, [...]
We are excited to introduce our very first Springboard Fellow, Audrey Parker who will begin work with JJAM Sessions this year. JJAM Sessions is a 301(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing an inclusive, joyful environment for individuals of all abilities to thrive creatively. Located in spacious studios in the First Presbyterian Church in East Aurora, [...]
We can't stop thinking about all of the epic-ness that was CPX: Work & Play! Thank you to all of our presenters, participants, and our good friends at Apex Leader Growth, the Stained Glass Association of America and Trinity Episcopal Church for making last Friday so memorable. Here's some key takeaways that we learned: [...]
Today, in observance of Juneteenth, we invite everyone to join us in a day of celebration of the abolition of slavery through reflection and education about the work that still lies ahead for all of us. Here are some resources, events and activities that have been compiled by our partners at Clementine Gold Group: Watch What [...]
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has recently announced their funding guidelines for 2024 including a round of funding for individual artists of various disciplines. Artists can apply for a $10,000 grant for project support with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Individual Artist categories eligible to apply: Choreography Commissions Composer Compositions Film, Media, [...]
Just 4 days left until Hertel Alley Mural Fest and we could not be more excited. We got to meet the artists and show them around the alley last week and we could not have asked for a more talented, outgoing and hilarious group! You definitely do not want to miss Hertel Alley Mural Fest so [...]
