Upcoming at NYFA



Creative Careers | Disability Employment Awareness Month

We’ve rounded up tips for employers to help encourage applications from individuals with disabilities.  An inclusive and diverse workforce can help your organization stand out and reach broader audiences. The Department of Labor reminds us in their guide for building an inclusive workforce that businesses need employees who can adapt to different circumstances and provide…

Event | NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Seminar on Facebook Live

Join us for a Facebook Live chat about the application process on November 14. Applications for the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship are now open, so mark your calendars and lunch hour for Tuesday, November 14 from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM for a special Q&A on NYFA’s Facebook Page.  Gabriella Calandro, Program Officer, Fellowships/Curatorial, will give…

Conversations | Director Carolyn Jones on “Defining Hope”

“If we focus on the fact that we have a limited amount of time here, could we make better choices? Could we cherish one another more?” – Carolyn Jones, Fiscally Sponsored filmmaker Carolyn Jones is a filmmaker and photographer who gracefully documents intimate stories highlighting the power of courage and human dignity. Utilizing the transformative…

Event | Bread and Salt: The Immigration Ban and Other Policies’ Effects on Artistic Practice and Discourse

Free panel event to take place on Sunday, October 22 at The 8th Floor in Manhattan. The Frontview for Art and Architecture, Roya Khadjavi Projects, and The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation invite you to The 8th Floor to break bread and share in conversation as part of Asia Contemporary Art Week 2017. Curated by…

Business of Art | The Sundance Institute: Programs for Film, Film Music, Theatre, New Media, and Episodic Storytelling

Learn about the wide range of Sundance Institute opportunities for creative makers and storytellers. When you hear the word ‘Sundance,’ perhaps a prestigious film festival, Robert Redford, and charming, indie films like Little Miss Sunshine come to mind. Yet, Sundance is much more than that! A nonprofit organization dedicated to championing independent and unique voices,…