As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year shaped by creativity across Western New York. At Arts Services Inc. (ASI), our work is rooted in supporting artists and arts organizations and this year’s impact was made possible by the continued trust, collaboration, and engagement of our creative [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) has awarded 25 Give for Greatness grants, totaling $50,000 in capacity-building support, to small and micro nonprofit arts and cultural organizations across Western New York. The 2025 recipients represent a wide range of artistic disciplines and community-centered missions, helping to preserve, strengthen, and expand access to the arts throughout the [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is thrilled to introduce Libby Pfonner as our new Programs & Services Coordinator. Libby leads ASI’s Arts Access program and brings a dynamic blend of experience in the arts, social work, wellness, and community engagement. Her background spans more than 15 years in creative roles including several years coordinating wellness programming [...]
Registration is now open for the Empire Arts Summit 2025, New York State’s first statewide convening of arts and cultural workers, creatives, policymakers, and advocates. Hosted by ArtsNYS, this two-day event brings the field together for dialogue and collaboration. ASI is proud to support the summit, with our Executive Director, Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, serving as [...]
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has opened its FY2026 "Support for Artists" grant program, which offers $10,000 to individual artists for the creation or development of new work across a wide range of disciplines. This opportunity is ideal for artists who are planning to start or continue meaningful projects and need [...]
We’re pleased to share that the FY2026 New York State Budget has been finalized—and thanks to ongoing advocacy across the state, the arts have remained a clear priority. NYSCA Secures $172 Million in the Final Budget The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) will receive a total of $172 million in the [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI), in partnership with NYS Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera, is seeking proposals from artists and designers across Western New York for a unique public art opportunity: the creation of a large-scale sculptural signpost celebrating Buffalo’s 17 Sister Cities. The commissioned sculpture will be permanently installed near the historic Immigrant Steps at [...]
Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is proud to announce the 10 selected participants for the 2025 MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Program! This year’s cohort represents a dynamic cross-section of the Western New York arts and culture sector. These leaders come from across the region—spanning multiple counties, disciplines, and stages in their [...]
On the morning of Friday, May 2, the White House released the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). While this is not a new threat—the Trump [...]
Looking to expand your network, spark fresh ideas, and strengthen your role in WNY’s vibrant arts scene? Join us for the next Creative Connections on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 5–7PM at Arts Services Inc.’s headquarters in the Tri-Main Center. This curated networking event is designed to bring together artists, performers, musicians, administrators, and [...]
