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Monday Motivation | The Devil is in the Details

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Employers appreciate a fine-tuned attention to detail. There are several steps you can take to show off your conscientiousness. For one, proofread your resume and cover letter; a typo or small error in your application can have a large impact and detract from your…

Conversations | Meet Angélica Dass, Brazilian Artist and Activist

“I believe that art and photography can be a tool to empower disadvantaged communities, especially women, because those are the kind of voices that sometimes are not heard.” Angélica Dass is an award-winning photographer living in Madrid. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, she is very aware of how small differences in skin tone can create…

NYFA Coaching | We’re Expanding Our Coaching Roster

Professional development service for artists continues to grow. NYFA Coaching offers targeted professional development sessions with experienced NYFA staff. Our goal for every coaching session is to give you personalized feedback specific to your own circumstances and needs. You set the agenda and you pick the coach. Coaches will help you strengthen professional materials, talk through…

Monday Motivation | The Interview Goes Both Ways

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week A job interview is an opportunity for an employer to get to know you. But remember that it’s also a chance for you to find out whether you want to work there or not. Ask questions about the organizational culture, such as, “What values…

Event | NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Application Seminars in Olean, NY and Buffalo, NY

This summer and fall, join us to learn about the application and panel process in cities across New York State. For 33 years, The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has administered a state-wide artist fellowship program on behalf of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is a…