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Highlights from the March IAP Newsletter

Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? Highlights from this month’s issue include: An interview featuring Hispanic Society curator, Marcus Burke. Burke shares insight on the society he has been with for twenty-two years and how artists can best use the resources they offer. Professional development resources such as the…

IAP Interview: Marcus B. Burke, Senior Curator at the Hispanic Society of America

“For 112 years, we have been offering resources on Hispanic culture internationally, without charge, to all interested parties and visitors.” NYFA recently had the opportunity to speak with Marcus B. Burke, Senior Curator at the Hispanic Society of America. Before his position with the Hispanic Society, Burke was the chief curator for the Meadows Museum,…

“You Are a Vital Resource for the Arts Community”*

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has been supporting artists since 1971.  Our mission is to empower emerging artists and arts organizations across all disciplines at critical stages in their creative lives and professional / organizational development. In 2009, we extended our programs and services throughout the United States and the international community. …

Featuring: NYFA Hall of Fame Honoree James Casebere

On April 12, 2016 NYFA is honoring James Casebere at the annual NYFA Hall of Fame Benefit   This year’s honorees are NYFA affiliated artists James Casebere (Fellow in Sculpture ’89, Photography ’85, ’94), Anna Deavere Smith (Fiscally Sponsored Artist ’16), Faith Ringgold (Fellow in Painting ’88), and Zhou Long (Fellow in Music Composition ’00).…

Visit NYFA Gallery During DUMBO’s First Thursday Gallery Walk

Thursday, April 7, 2016, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Meet us in DUMBO for the First Thursday Gallery Walk to see NYFA’s current exhibition, Solitary Refinement: An Exhibition of Select 2015 NYFA Fellowship Finalists. The multi-disciplinary exhibition, curated by David C. Terry, features the 2015 Artists’ Fellowship Award Finalists in the Painting, Interdisciplinary Arts, and…