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INFO SESSIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS: NYC CULTURAL FUNDING

Learn about opportunities from the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) If you are an arts or cultural nonprofit organization, or an unincorporated arts group on your way to incorporation, please join the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) for an info session about applying for and securing City funding for arts and cultural activities. At…

BEFORE APPLYING TO AN ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: BEWARE THE IDES OF ARTS  (PART 2 OF 4)

Learn about red flags and opportunities to avoid One of the biggest problems facing artists today is the multitude of scams and schemes out to swindle, especially those on the Internet. And no, it’s not just the foreign princes looking to transfer money anymore. Every artist wants to be discovered and make it big, but…

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING IS NOT FOR WIMPS

“This is a story about 20th century bohemia rising into the mainstream; it damned well better be gritty.” Outstanding young documentary filmmaker Brendan Toller earned his spurs writing, producing and directing I Need That Record. Toller joins NYFA to discuss his latest work and fiscally sponsored project, Danny Says. In case you missed the Danny Says…

LIVE NOW: #ARTISTHOTLINE

Happening Now! Join us for #ArtistHotline, for all artists, all disciplines, everywhere. We’ve just launched #ArtistHotline, a monthly Professional Development Day on Twitter. NYFA will be tweeting from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST with 40+ arts partners. Include the hashtag #ArtistHotline in your related tweets and questions and follow @nyfacurrent and the conversation now. …

#ARTISTHOTLINE FOR ALL ARTISTS, IN ALL DISCIPLINES, EVERYWHERE

Use #ArtistHotline to grow your professional network, discover new tools and most importantly, ask questions!  How do you identify yourself? Formally trained artisan. Maker. Hard-working freelancer. Filmmaker. Crafter. Creative entrepreneur. Or simply, artist.  Whatever your title, everyone needs support with their professional development. On Wednesday, July 15th, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST we’re launching #ArtistHotline,…