Presented by Arts Services Initiative of WNY (ASI) Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Squeaky Wheel Media and Arts Center Artists are invited to this FREE workshop to learn more about the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship! ASI hosted Gabriella Calandro from the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) to provide information about applying for the NYSCA/NYFA Artist [...]
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library Grant information sessions are mandatory for NEW applicants; optional but HIGHLY encouraged for everyone. The NYSCA DEC Arts Grant supports arts and cultural programming and the creation of artworks in Erie and Niagara Counties. This grant is administered by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, [...]
Paul Sanchez with Bill Smith July 6 - Duende at Silo City The Big Easy in Buffalo presents Paul Sanchez for a solo evening of songs and stories on Friday July 6 at the brand new Duende at Silo City! Bill Smith of Ten Cent Howl is opening. This is a free show (we'll pass the hat with all donations going [...]
Thanks to Mike Randall & WKBW for this video segment on Michael J. Beam, ASI's Trailblazer of the Arts Spark winner - view the video HERE! NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY (WKBW-TV) - It may not be an exaggeration to say that Michael Beam knows every square inch of the Castellani Art Museum on the campus of [...]
Creating a Powerful Artist Statement Workshop Co-Presented by Kind Aesthetic Tuesday, June 12 5:30PM sign-in; 6PM start Buffalo Arts Studio 2495 Main Street (5th floor) Buffalo, NY $10 - Please RSVP HERE (required). Artists of all disciplines, please join us for a productive, hands-on workshop! This workshop is perfect for you if you: • Have [...]
Keep your eyes peeled for future trainings and workshops from ASI! Topics to include: Sexual Harassment Policy & Training for NYS Employers (this includes all non-profit arts and cultural organizations, regardless of size) Preparation for the Erie County Funding Application & Best Practices Strategic Planning How to Create Photos and Images of Your Artwork for [...]
Marketing for Entrepreneurs Workshop Co- Presented by the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) Monday, March 19 – 5:30PM (registration), 6PM (start) West Side Bazaar 25 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY Brought to you by Arts Services Initiative of WNY (ASI) and the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI). This session provided an overview of marketing concepts including [...]
The female staff of Arts Services Initiative of WNY was featured in BUFFALO BOSS BABES. Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them. This week's Buffalo Boss Babes is a bit different than we have done in the past :) We are featuring the dynamic group of [...]
By Tracey Drury – Reporter, Buffalo Business First Dec 18, 2017, 12:05pm While a search continues for a permanent leader at the Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, board members have appointed Jennifer Swan to interim executive director for a six-month period. Swan, who has served as associate director for a half dozen years, will work with the board to [...]
Saturday, October 21 - 1PM Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo) in partnership with the Buffalo Society of Artists Workshop Materials: Bruce Adams Powerpoint Presentation During the first part of this workshop, presenters described and discussed the format and content for effective artist resumes and artistic work samples. This presentation is ideal for [...]
