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October 2024
1-on-1 Info Sessions: Queens Arts Fund
Queens Arts Fund (QAF) offers project-based grants to Queens-based artists, artist collectives, and small non-profit organizations to support the local production of artwork and cultural programs that highlight, engage, and bolster the diverse communities of the Queens borough. The NYFA Grants team will offer 25-minute appointments to provide feedback on your draft application and answer any questions you may have. A draft of your application must be started prior to your review appointment in order for us to provide the…
Find out more »November 2024
Apply: Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants
The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers in need, who are in dire financial emergency. You must demonstrate an urgent and critical need for emergency support in your application, and live in the United States, the District of Columbia, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. Territory. This program is made possible through the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. **The deadline of 5:00 PM October 8 was extended through 5:00 PM…
Find out more »Attend: NYFA & GO ART! Artist Resources and Services Talk in Batavia, NY
Artists of all disciplines are invited to join us for this free event with Genessee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!) on Thursday, November 7, 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET. NYFA will give an overview of our free and low-cost national programs and services, including our NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur program which is held in locations throughout New York State approximately 3x a year. Whether you’re trying to raise money to finish a particular project, seeking feedback on your work, looking…
Find out more »Nailing the Application: A Guide to Artist Open Calls (Part 1: The Narrative)
To be an artist is to constantly apply for things. Many creative opportunities–from residencies to exhibitions–start with an open call. How can you ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when submitting these applications? Drawing upon the perspective of arts decision-makers who run residencies, jury exhibitions, and review project proposals, this panel discussion will focus on the written portion of applications, and cover: -Where to find open calls for art exhibitions, residencies, and more -How to determine if an opportunity…
Find out more »Nailing the Application: A Guide to Artist Open Calls (Part 2: Work Samples)
To be an artist is to constantly apply for things. Many creative opportunities–from residencies to exhibitions–start with an open call. How can you ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when submitting these applications? Drawing upon the perspective of arts decision-makers who run residencies, jury exhibitions, and review project proposals, this panel discussion will focus on the work sample portion of applications, and cover: -Tips for compiling and presenting your work samples -Common errors reviewers see among portfolios, and how…
Find out more »Apply: Queens Arts Fund 2025
Queens Arts Fund (QAF) offers project-based grants to Queens-based artists, artist collectives, and small non-profit organizations to support the local production of artwork and cultural programs that highlight, engage, and bolster the diverse communities of the Queens borough. The Arts Access Grant ($1,000-$5,000) supports community-based organizations and collectives in their efforts to produce public arts and cultural programs in all artistic disciplines that bolster the cultural vibrancy of the Queens communities and neighborhoods where they are located and operate. The…
Find out more »Apply: Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need who are creating in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography. Only generative artists are eligible: meaning artists who are creating their own, independent work, with recent and ongoing opportunities for the public to experience that work. Please note: Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants are not for lost wages, living expenses, or medical care…
Find out more »December 2024
Apply: 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is an $8,000 unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein. This grant is awarded in fifteen different disciplines over a three-year period (five categories a year) and the application is free to complete. The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is not a project grant, but is intended to fund an artist’s vision or voice, at all levels of their artistic development. The 2025 categories are: Architecture/Environmental…
Find out more »January 2025
Marketing for Artists and Creatives
As an artist, how can you professionally and creatively develop content and build your audience, both digitally and through traditional channels? Whether you’re a visual artist, writer, performer, musician, or creative, marketing is an essential part of your work. Yet the process is often difficult: what is the best use of your limited time and resources, and can you make sure that you’re using your channels effectively? To help you answer these questions, marketing expert Molaundo Jones, Director of Marketing…
Find out more »February 2025
Inside Representation: Paths to Working with Galleries
Attaining representation is a goal for many visual artists. While it’s seen by many as a marker of success and support, it’s often unclear how to get representation. This free event will focus on how to attain representation with a gallery, and provide an overview of industry standards. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear directly from artists on their paths towards reaching this milestone. You’ll also hear from gallerists to get their perspective on what factors they consider when deciding…
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