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Dive into the Creative Impact Fund in 2024!
The Creative Impact Fund serves as a catalyst to enhance state arts funding in the Western New York region. In 2024, individuals seeking assistance have access to three distinct grants. Whereas, non-profit organizations can also benefit from this initiative by applying for the Arts Programming grant. Arts Programming [...]
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Spark Spotlight: Councilmember Joel Feroleto, Supporter of the Cultural Sector
Councilmember Joel Feroleto, winner of this year's Spark Award for Supporter of the Cultural Sector, serves on the Buffalo Common Council representing Delaware District and [...]
Spark Spotlight: Beth Pederson, Unsung Hero
Beth Pedersen, winner of this year's Spark Award for Unsung Hero, has practiced art for decades. Beth's work explores nature and pertinent environmental issues through [...]
Tara Sasiadek to Create Mural at 1702 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls
We are very excited to announce that local artist Tara Sasiadek has been selected to create a mural at 1702 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. [...]
Spark Spotlight: Vincent O’Neill, Lifetime Achievement
[Please note that ASI is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and its potential impact on this year's Spark Awards on May 13. In the [...]
9th Annual Lawyers for the Arts – Postponed
DUE TO THE RECENT COVID-19 SITUATION, THE LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE TRALF VENUE TO RESCHEDULE [...]
Art Means Nothing if There Are Barriers: Q&A with Squeaky Wheel’s Kevin Kline
As part of our 2020 resolution to ignite conversations related to accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and equity in Western New York, every month ASI will spotlight [...]