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Apply Now | Emerging Leaders Program 2020

Arts administrators from all disciplines within commuting distance to New York City are encouraged to apply by February 3, 2020. Through the support of American Express, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce the sixth session of its Emerging Leaders Program, a free initiative that provides leadership training for arts administrators…

Business of Art | Protect Your Work from Natural Disasters

A disaster plan is essential for a safe and sustainable creative practice. At New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), we strive to empower artists to apply business principles to their creative careers with the goal of supporting their work and growing resources for their projects over the long haul. As winter weather impacts several…

Monday Motivation | New Opportunities, Same Organization

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: If you had a nice interview, yet didn’t get the job: stay in touch by adding the person or people you interviewed with as contacts on LinkedIn, attending events at their organization, etc. The arts and culture world is small. You may not have…

Monday Motivation | Write a Memorable Cover Letter

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: For many positions in the creative sector, a cover letter doesn’t need to be dry in order to be professional. Write a thoughtful cover letter that is specific to the position to which you are applying, and try to include a well-placed interesting detail…

Find New Resources and Enhance Your Fundraising Capacity with NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship

Our next no-fee application deadline is December 31, 2019. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) supports artists across all disciplines by providing resources to help them develop creative projects, build organizations, and craft sustainable careers. We know that fundraising is critical to making your work and that some grants, like those offered by New…