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NYFA Holiday Hours & Fiscal Sponsorship/NYFA Classifieds Processing

Holiday Schedule for Fiscal Sponsorship & NYFA Classifieds NYFA’s offices will be closed from Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 1. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, January 2. For Fiscally Sponsored Artists and Emerging Organizations No Artist Project or Emerging Organization payment requests will be processed during this time. Payment disbursement for…

Conversations | Paola Mendoza, Artistic Director for the Women’s March, Film Director, and Author

“I believe the role of the artist in this moment is resistance.” Paola Mendoza believes that artists have the power to open the heart of America. Her immigrant experience directly informs the stories she tells as a filmmaker, bringing light to the unsung heroes of the country. NYFA: You were born in Bogotá, Colombia and…

Apply Now | NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Video/Film

New York State Artists: apply to receive $7,000 cash grants! First launched in 1985, the program has provided over $30 million in unrestricted cash grants to artists in 15 disciplines at critical stages in their creative development. The 2018 categories include Interdisciplinary Work, Folk/Traditional Arts, Fiction, Painting, and Video/Film.  Each awarded artist receives an unrestricted…

Highlights from the Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter #100

Sign up now to receive our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter and stay up-to-date on best opportunities for immigrant artists! We’re celebrating 100 editions of great content that helps immigrant artists to find opportunities and community both on and offline. Here are this month’s highlights: Artistic Director for the Women’s March, Film Director,…

Event | NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Seminar on Facebook Live

Join us on Facebook Live on Friday, January 19, 2018, to learn more about the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship. The application deadline for 2018 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowships is approaching! If you’re thinking about applying, or have questions about the application process, mark your calendars for Friday, January 19 from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM for a special…