“Blues is a kind of art form that is without boundaries; it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from—if you’re ready to receive it, it can change how you see.” Bill Cheng is the author of Southern Cross the Dog (Ecco Press, 2013). His fiction has appeared and been collected in Guernica, The Book…
As part of Doctor’s Hours for Visual Artists programming Forging a relationship between artists and gallerists can be a difficult road to navigate, but with the right tools, solid and long lasting partnerships are possible. During our October 19 Doctor’s Hours event, we are hosting the third talk in a series of conversations with gallery…
Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? Highlights from this month’s issue include: A featured interview with Venezuelan artist Deborah Castillo about her upcoming solo exhibition RAW, conducted by her mentor Katya Grokhovsky (IAP ‘14/‘15). A spotlight with alumni Tuo Wang celebrating his acceptance to the Queens Museum Studio Residency Program. Fall season festivals and special…
“The best thing I’ve gained from the IAP program is not only to get involved with this very active artist community, but also to put yourself onto a track of self-awareness of how to become an artist.” To celebrate Tuo Wang (IAP ‘14) being selected to join 2015 Queens Museum Studio Residency Program, we took the…
NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program pairs NYFA fellows and other associated artists as mentors to gifted immigrant artists. We asked mentor Katya Grokhovsky (IAP ‘14/’15) to interview her mentee, Venezuelan artist Deborah Castillo, about her upcoming solo exhibition RAW. The exhibition opens with a live performance on September 22 and runs through October 15 at…
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