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“S H I F T I N G S A N D S” Group Exhibition
"S H I F T I N G S A N D S" is a group exhibition showcasing the creative breadth of 20 artists from NYFA’s 2020 Immigrant Artist Program. Each of these artists has crossed physical borders, leaving one part of the world for another - in doing so, holding space for various identities and shifting realities. From this common experience emerges unique perspectives on identity, belonging, home, memory, hope and resilience. The exhibition, presented through ChaShaMa, is curated…
Find out more »It’s Done, Now What? Short Doc Distribution 101
Since 2017, IF/Then Shorts has supported more than 50 films from around the globe with funding, extensive mentorship, and a strong emphasis on multi-platform distribution. Supervising Producer Caitlin Mae Burke will discuss the initiative’s commitment to broaden distribution opportunities for short documentaries, even during the pandemic. Using case studies of IF/Then alumni, she will discuss distribution trajectories, challenges, and triumphs of short documentary films. If you have a short documentary, are making one now, or thinking of making one, this…
Find out more »Parenting and Artmaking during the Pandemic
"Parenting and Artmaking during the Pandemic" will explore the invisible labour of artists and parents during the pandemic. In a panel moderated by Syrus Marcus Ware, dancers Merey Ismailova and Angel Kaba will reflect on creating and performing from home while caring for family, and how they've adapted. Please click here for details and to RSVP. This event will have ASL interpretation and is presented by Toronto Arts Foundation's Neighbourhood Arts Network in partnership with NYFA's Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program.…
Find out more »Using Images of Others in Your Creative Work Workshop
There are so-called “rights of privacy” and a “right of publicity” which may govern the “commercial” use of images of people, including celebrities, in your work. A new law is about to become effective in New York State, which for the first time establishes a right of publicity for certain deceased individuals, prohibits the use of digital replicas of certain deceased performers, and also restricts the distribution of “deepfakes” of nonconsenting individuals. Learn the basics of these laws and of…
Find out more »Pro Bono Legal Clinic
This legal clinic offers one-on-one 30-minute legal sessions on various art-related issues. The attorneys will be available to advise on topics including intellectual property, licensing, collaboration, nonprofits, and contracts. To qualify for a pro bono legal consultation, you or your organization must provide your most recent tax return, demonstrating that you are: • An individual with an adjusted gross income of less than $35,000 • An individual with dependents and an adjusted gross income of less than $45,000 • Married,…
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