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 [...]
After the overwhelming success of our first round of “Grant on Grants” workshops, ASI is proud to invite nonprofit arts administrators to another round of five grant writing workshops. During the workshop, you’ll walk through the entire life cycle of a grant; from initial application to final panel, using a mock application modeled on real-life examples. In the mock [...]
This year, ASI distributed 23 Give for Greatness grants providing general operating support to arts and culture nonprofits based in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. Out of 59 total applicants, 23 organizations were selected by a panel of local arts and culture leaders from across the region. The 2022 Give for Greatness [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace’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 in Cayuga Creek Park in Lancaster, NY. The park is located off of West [...]
You could receive up to $5,000 in funding for your community arts projects. That's right, we're excited to re-open the portal for a second round of Statewide Community Regrant applications for individual artists, collectives and nonprofits in Erie, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties. The deadline to apply is May 26, 2023. This second round of SCR funding is open to [...]
Bet you didn't know that legal professionals could ROCK so hard! Come hear for yourself at the 10th annual Lawyers for the Arts fundraiser sponsored by Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, Hodgson Russ, Northwest Bank. The funds raised from the event will benefit ASI’s Give for Greatness program. Lawyers for the Arts will 'band' together lawyers and legal professionals [...]
Join us on Tuesday, March 14th from 4-7pm in our new suite at the Tri-Main Center for light refreshments and community with our entire ASI and Arts Access family. We're looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new faces in this casual (and fun!) celebration. Meet the ASI staff and board and get familiar [...]
You may have heard the news that starting on March 1st, ASI is moving down the hall at the Tri-Main Center, from Suite 422 to Suite 401! We'll have plenty more updates soon (include an open house party, of course), but we are asking our network to update our address in their records to: [...]
Apply now Project Background and Goals Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and Buffalo Common Councilmember Joel Feroleto’s office are seeking artists and creatives in various mediums to apply for participation in the Hertel Alley Mural Fest which will take place June 10-11, 2023. Beginning this year, Hertel Alley Mural Fest will be an annual event [...]
ASI’s MEDAL (Molding Executives and Directors into Arts Leaders) Program is forging the next generation of WNY arts leaders. The six (6) month training and mentorship program will offer participants, or Medalists, monthly workshops and presentations, along with resources, networking, and one-on-one mentorship related to managing nonprofit arts or culture work. The MEDAL Program [...]
