Upcoming at NYFA



Business of Art | Five First Steps for Making Your Events More Accessible

“For me, making work inclusively is a priority because I believe it makes the art better.” – Jess Thom, Touretteshero Many barriers prevent arts lovers from experiencing the work they love, and these barriers aren’t always physical. Visual, performing, and participatory artist Jess Thom is working to change this reality, “one tic at a time.”…

Introducing | New NYFA Board Member: Howard Pyle

“My career has always been a juggle between creative and commercial. This struggle is something that many artists are deeply familiar with, and I’m passionate about helping to make it an easier challenge to navigate.” The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is proud to announce Howard Pyle, Senior Vice President in MetLife’s Global…

Business of Art | Film Festival Strategies and Why You Need One

Harness the momentum of film festivals with these best practices. Before creating a film festival submission strategy, check out these tips and tricks from Kathy Brew, guest curator of MoMA’s Doc Fortnight. Brew distilled her wide-ranging experience for an audience of filmmakers at NYFA in the fall of 2018; we’ve summarized her advice below. First…

Monday Motivation | Go Ahead, Hit Send!

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Wondering whether or not to send a thank you note after an interview? The answer is yes! The employers you spoke with took time out of their schedules to meet with you, so letting them know you appreciated that time is always a good…

Apply Now | Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program for Visual and Multidisciplinary Artists

Program offered free of charge to selected participants; deadline to apply is Sunday, November 4, 2018, 11:59 PM EST. Are you an immigrant artist working in the Visual or Multidisciplinary Arts? Are you within commuting distance of the Tri-State Metropolitan area? If yes, consider joining The New York Foundation for the Arts’ (NYFA) growing immigrant…