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IAP Interview: Terence Trouillot with artist Joana P. Cardozo

“In my work, as far as I’m concerned, I try to comply with my desires and follow my own truth and my heart. By doing that, hopefully, I might be able to produce some enlightening work.” Terence Trouillot and Joana P. Cardozo recently met as participants of the 2016 Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program. In an email…

Highlights from the August IAP Newsletter #84

Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? Here are the highlights from this month’s issue:  A featured interview conducted by 2016 Immigrant Artist Program mentor Terence Trouillot with mentee Joana P. Cardozo, co-curator of The Future Perfect. Professional development resources such as the EFA Robert Blackburn Painterly Print Workshop, a…

Fiscal Sponsorship Applications Due September 30

The official start of fall is just a month away!  Gear up for fall grant deadlines and make the most of fundraising opportunities this season with NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship. Check out our list of upcoming borough arts council grant deadlines below. Fiscal Sponsorship Expands Fundraising Capabilities   Fiscal Sponsorship allows artists and organizations to apply…

First Thursdays: Folk My Life Performance on September 1

See special performances by NYFA affiliated artists on September 1! Join us at DUMBO’s monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk on September 1 for a performance by Balkan musician, Eva Salina (Fellow in Folk/Traditional Arts ‘15) and a special one-night Deeputsav installation from Aeilushi Mistry (Fellow in Folk/Traditional Arts ’15), Rutvij Mistry, and Paulom Mistry.  Folk…

Save The Date: #ArtistHotline Returns September 21

Recap of August’s Artist Professional Development Day and mark your calendar for the next chat: Wednesday, September 21, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Thank you to everyone who participated in August’s #ArtistHotline! You made our hot August in the office more fun and we’re glad to see everyone work on their arts careers. Here are…