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The NYFA Grants team shares tips from 2021 panelists to help make future applications stronger. The 2021 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship concluded in July 2021 with 92 New York State-based artists (including three collaborations) being recognized with $7,000 awards in Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, and Video/Film. Courtesy of the NYFA Grants team, we’re sharing…

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation!Tip of the week The design of your resume can be just as important as its content. Make it as easy as possible to read by: Taking advantage of bullet points Using clear section headers Having as much white space as possible If you’re not sure which font to…

Leaders of color from arts and cultural organizations based in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York State (outside of NYC) are encouraged to apply by Monday, December 6. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce The Incubator for Arts and Culture Leaders of Color in the Tri-State Area, a free program…

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation!Tip of the week Take a step back after working on an application and come back to it before finalizing and submitting. You’ll be more likely to see any grammatical errors or problems with the flow of the text. Then, ask a friend to review your application materials as…

The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow on being American but not being seen as an American, and why she’s making visibility part of her mission in the field. Donna Uchizono, a five-time NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in choreography and member of NYFA’s Artist Advisory Committee, has been recognized as a United States Artist, Guggenheim Fellow, and Bessie Award-winner;…