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Participants in the 2018 Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program: San Antonio, seated around connected rectangular tables in a vibrant gallery setting

Apply Now: 2024 Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program San Antonio, TX

The deadline to apply to this competitive San Antonio-based program is Wednesday, July 31, 11:59 PM CT. Leer en español. Are you an immigrant artist living and/or working in the San Antonio area? Are you looking to build a community and learn tools that will advance your arts career? If yes, consider joining New York…

2024 Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program: Visual and Multidisciplinary Arts participants.

We Asked the 2024 Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program Participants: What is One Takeaway from the Program that has Helped to Navigate Your Career as an Immigrant Artist?

With the conclusion of the 2024 NYC Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program, we asked the artists to share what they learned and are taking away from the program. NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program pairs immigrant artists with artist mentors who provide one-on-one support for their mentee, guiding them to achieve specific goals and providing them with…

Headshot composite of the 18 Executive Leaders of Color participants 2024

Announcing: The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color Participants 2024

Free program is providing leadership training and community support to 18 arts administrators from April to September 2024. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to congratulate the 18 leaders who were selected to participate in the fourth session of the Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color program, facilitated by Chelsea Goding-Doty, NYFA…

The Top 6 Tips for Writing a Powerful Cover Letter

A cover letter is a written, one-page document expressing your interest in a job opening. It should specifically address your interest in both the role and the company, and what skills and relevant experiences make you a great fit for the position. As importantly, it’s a chance to let your personality shine through and show…

Two Asian opera performers dressed in colorful outfits appear in a 7 train subway car.

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Announce $457,600 in Grants for 138 Queens-Based Artists, Artist Collectives, and Small Nonprofits Through the Queens Arts Fund (QAF)

2024 Grant Program Funded by DCLA and Administered by NYFA The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), in partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), has announced the 138 recipients of the 2024 Queens Arts Fund (QAF).  The awarded projects will be supported by $457,600 in total funding, and span…