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 [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office, invites artists in all appropriate mediums (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional) from throughout Western New York to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project located at JFK Playground at 1 Grafton Avenue in Blasdell, NY. Project Background and Goals [...]
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. [...]
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: [...]
