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On the right, an artwork by Hermine Ford and on the left, an artwork by Don Lewallen

Hermine Ford and Donald Lewallen Receive 2023 Murray Reich Distinguished Artist Awards

$12,000 unrestricted cash award recognizes mature visual artists with a long history of creative practice. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has announced artists Hermine Ford and Donald Lewallen as the 2023 recipients of its Murray Reich Distinguished Artist Award. The $12,000 award recognizes artistic excellence and provides resources to mature visual artists with…

A visitor’s touch sets the work in motion, pivoting volumes of glass and metal along a 45-degree axis. When rotated, vertically oriented glass volumes slip out of alignment and become horizontal reflecting screens.

Apply Now: The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color 2024

Executive leaders of Color from arts and cultural organizations based in the five boroughs of New York City are encouraged to apply by Wednesday, March 13. Through the generous support of the Altman Foundation, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce the fourth edition of The Incubator for Executive Leaders of…

"Mayaakan sun is magic!" Medina says to Renella. These animated characters are hanging out in the fictional topical city of Mayaaka, in front of a rough-hewn building and a high-tech community center, as the sun shines, a rooster squawks, and locals watch them from a distance.

Announcing: NYSCA FY2024 Support for Artist and Support for Organization Awards

NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship is honored to support these 37 NYSCA grantees! New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to congratulate the 37 projects and organizations in NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship that received a FY2024 New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grant from the Support for Artists and Support for Organizations programs! Support…

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Don’t Make These 26 Common Errors on Your Next Resume or Cover Letter

It’s always best to review your job applications with a fresh set of eyes and not rely on spell check. After writing your resume and cover letter, leave them alone for a while. After at least an hour or two, come back to review your materials with fresh eyes. Carefully read every word to ensure…

Detail of a collaged artwork by Johanna Goodman

Residencies, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers: Nailing the Application

Establishing a sustainable writing life starts with making a compelling case for yourself. Learn from writers who’ve earned competitive opportunities to focus on and expand their craft. Are you a writer seeking more support from your practice?  Read this article to get tips on what writing samples to submit, how to write your statement of…