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“Ask The Artists” Part 1: What Is Your Definition of Success?

Hear from Coco Fusco, Kyle Abraham, Eva and Franco Mattes, J.T. Rogers, and more. The constellation of literary, performing, and visual artists in NYFA’s network is vast. In our more than 50 years of service to individual artists and arts workers of all disciplines and career stages, we’ve supported thousands with grants, resources, and professional…

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Let NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Support Your Fundraising

The next no-fee deadline to apply to NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship is December 31, 2022. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) supports artists, filmmakers, musicians, performers, and creative entrepreneurs across disciplines. We know that fundraising is critical to making your work and sharing it with the world. What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Fiscal Sponsorship is a…

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Career Goals: How to Align Your Job Search with Your Goals

Job hunting can be overwhelming. It’s easy to become discouraged when sending out lots of applications per day. To improve your search, it’s best to focus on only applying for jobs that you are serious about pursuing, and to use the interview process to confirm whether the opportunity is a good fit. The ideal outcome…

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Income Budgets for Films

A standard part of a grant application, income budgets show how your film will be financed. While most filmmakers* are likely familiar with basic expense budgets, their corollary, the income budget, is another story. Income budgets show how your film will be financed, and if you have already been raising money they show how far…