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 [...]
In the spirit of the spring season, we're ready to once again be accepting applications for ASI’s Springboard Fellowship. Why the ASI Springboard Fellowship is different: Both the fellow and the partner arts organization will receive compensation for participation. Fellows will receive a $2,400 stipend for 120 hours of work ($20/hour) and the organization will [...]
We know that you have your choice of awesome things to do and see here in Western New York, especially when it comes to festival season. But we have over 20 reasons why you NEED to check out the Hertel Alley Mural Fest on June 10 and 11. The 20+ artists were chosen to participate in [...]
In the last Arts & Economic Prosperity report, the data showed that WNY arts are a $352 million industry and supports over 10,000 jobs. ASI was able to use that data to advocate for increased arts funding for the region at the National Arts Action Summit, for the continued support of the arts in the Erie County budget, and in much of our [...]
ASI's inaugural MEDAL program (that's Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders, for anyone wondering) kicked off on Thursday and we couldn't be more excited to introduce you to our very first class of Medalists. These 10 arts leaders will embark on a six month training program covering topics like finance and development, human resources and [...]
