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Highlights from the Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter #98

Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? If not, sign up now! Learn where to celebrate Latin American Cultural Week, get ready for a biennial focused on African art and culture, and get a curated list of the best opportunities for immigrant artists with the IAP Newsletter. Here are this month’s…

Save the Date | #ArtistHotline Returns to Twitter on November 15

Miss October’s Artist Professional Development Day on Twitter? We’ve got the recap here! Be sure to join the next #ArtistHotline on November 15, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST. #ArtistHotline is about resource-sharing and building your professional network. If you haven’t yet joined us for one of our monthly Twitter chats to ask your…

Artist News | October Part II

As October comes to an end, we offer you a round-up of events to close the month surrounded by art. Attending any exhibitions, performances or screenings by NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellows and NYFA Fiscally Sponsored Projects? Make sure to tell us about it on social media by tagging us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the…

Apply Now | Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program: Social Practice

This professional development program is for New York City-area immigrant and 1st-generation artists working in all forms of socially-engaged art. Through the support of The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation, the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce a second round of the Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program: Social Practice, a professional…

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…