Upcoming at NYFA



Business of Art | Freelancers, Know Your Rights

You’re an independent contractor, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own if you experience discriminatory behavior. Are you an artist and an independent contractor? You’re not alone. Artists—sometimes called the “original gig economy workers”—are 3.5 times more likely to be self-employed than the general United States workforce. While freelance or contract work can offer…

Monday Motivation | Be a Subscriber

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Do you dream about working for certain organizations? Be sure to sign up for their newsletters, and read them! Newsletters are the perfect way to learn more about an organization’s programming in an in-depth way, find out about events where you can meet staff…

Artist News | Fiscal Sponsorship

The latest from artists and emerging organizations who are part of NYFA’s Fiscal Sponsorship program. Join artists in The New York Foundation for the Arts’ (NYFA) Fiscal Sponsorship program as they create performances, exhibitions, films, and more. NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship digs deep to help artists sustain their creative practices through access to fundraising tools and…

Event | Curious About Podcasting? Here’s Where to Start

This May 30 session will cover some of the basic tools and concepts involved in making a podcast. Podcasting is one of the most accessible ways to put your voice and ideas out there. Technically, anyone with a computer can record a podcast and host it on iTunes and other platforms. However, creating compelling audio…

Business of Art | Five Ways to Stake Your Claim in the Arts Ecosystem

Takeaways from the inaugural Art World Conference that can help you focus your creative energies to develop a more purposeful practice. Art World Conference is a new business and financial literacy conference that includes panel discussions, conversations, and in-depth workshops addressing many of the opportunities and challenges faced by artists and arts professionals. The inaugural…