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Fellows at 30: Michael Ferris Jr.

“NYFA is truly the ‘friend of the artist.’ Artists know how difficult and discouraging the art world can be and every artist needs a supportive friend.” To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our Fellowship Program, NYFA interviewed Fellow in Sculpture ‘09, former Panelist, and past member of the Artist Advisory Committee, Michael Ferris Jr. Michael’s…

Artist News: July Edition Part I

July is filled with plenty of opportunities to support NYFA-affiliated artists through exhibitions, screenings, catalog launches, and performances. Get out and experience these exciting events and remember to use #NYFAFellows or #NYFAFiscalSponsorship when sharing your images online. Here’s a list of what you can see in NYC: Hans Tammen (Fellow in Digital/Electronic Arts ‘09) New…

Summertime, and the Tweetin’ is Easy…with #ArtistHotline!

In between your picnics, backyard barbecues, and trips to the beach, prep your questions for #ArtistHotline on July 20, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM.   Just last summer, we kicked off #ArtistHotline, a monthly Professional Development Day for artists. We’ve enjoyed seeing this initiative grow and are looking forward to another year of great conversations!…

IAP Interview: Haowen Wang, Cecile Chong, Hali Lee, and Cate Yu

NYFA IAP Intern Allison Ganes recently attended the panel, Mapping Resources for Immigrant Artists, and had the opportunity to discuss topics from the event with a few of the panelists.  The panel was hosted by the Museum of Chinese in America and organized by the Asian American Arts Alliance. Panelists included visual artist, Cecile Chong; Hali…

Private East End Studio Tour

The New York Foundation for the Arts invites you to a private East End Studio Tour Join Carol Ross, Marjorie Silverman, and J. Whitney Stevens for a visit to the studios of artists: Mary Ellen Bartley, Mia Fonssagrives-Solow, Toni Ross, and Claire Watson. The tour will be led by Christina Mossiades Strassfield, Museum Director/Chief Curator at Guild…