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Creative Careers: Art Handler Jobs Roundup

Art handlers play a significant role at art fairs New York City is abuzz with artists and art enthusiasts visiting for Armory Arts Week. Leading curators, gallerists, and art influencers attend the annual showcase to interact with emerging artists and see the upcoming trends in the industry. As a whole, the artwork on display grabs…

Recap: NYFA and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams Honor Brooklyn’s Newest Women Arts Leaders

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams hosted a reception on Thursday, March 3rd at NYFA’s space in DUMBO, Brooklyn to honor three recently appointed women leaders of prominent Brooklyn cultural organizations: Katy Clark, President of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Charlotte Cohen, Executive Director of…

Artists News: Waiting for Spring

Though February was longer than usual this year, March has finally begun! The bright colors from Franklin Evans’ painting are getting us really excited for spring time. While we wait for the weather to get warmer and the flowers to bloom we like to see the work NYFA affiliated artists are presenting at the moment.…

Artists at The Crossroads

Presentation and conversation between the first two Times Square Arts’ Residency At The Crossroads artists On February 1, NYFA Fellow Okwui Okpokwasili (Choreography ‘13) and artist R. Luke DuBois discussed their Times Square Arts’ residencies in the fall of 2015. From their vastly different practices, each explore how the unique, iconic environment and culturally diverse…

NYFA Affiliated Artists at Armory Arts Week

Because sometimes too much choice is a bad thing, with all the art fairs opening for Armory this week, how does one decide what to go to? Fear not dear reader, using our handy guide of NYFA-affiliated artists exhibiting and curating shows across the city, you can navigate the art fairs like a pro. Adam…