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In the foreground, a sculpture roughly carved from a wildfire-charred 8-foot tall tree trunk depicts the somewhat ghoulish head of a woman with no eyes, her braided hair tied into a bun. Viewed from behind, the carving faces US Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, the largest manufacturer of refined coal in the US.

Anonymous Was a Woman and New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Announce 2023 Environmental Art Grants Recipients

$309,000 Awarded to 20 Projects Led by Women-Identifying Artists in the United States and U.S. Territories Anonymous Was A Woman (AWAW) and The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) have announced the recipients of the Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) program, which provides one-time grants of up to $20,000 to…

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Apply Now: Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program for Visual and Multidisciplinary Artists 2024

The deadline to apply to this competitive New York City-based program is Friday, October 6 at 11:59 PM ET. Are you an immigrant artist working in the Visual or Multidisciplinary Arts? Do you live in New York City or within commuting distance of the New York City Metropolitan area? If yes, consider joining New York…

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Alyson Pou on Building a Sustainable Life and Career in the Arts

The artist, arts professional, and advocate brings her multi-faceted expertise to you below and through new 1-on-1 NYFA Coaching sessions. Alyson Pou is a multidisciplinary artist, arts professional, and advocate passionately committed to working with artists and organizations to help them realize their vision and purpose. Pou formerly served as Director of Programs and Services…

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How to Create a Master Resume and Save Time on Your Job Applications

A master resume is a comprehensive collection of all your professional experiences. While not intended to be shared in job applications, it can be used as a tool for creating targeted resumes without having to start from scratch every single time. In this post, we will explore how to write your master resume, guide you…