“I’m very interested in connecting the different innovations, culture, and creative labs around the city and resurfacing the connective tissue that brings them together.“ Marco Castro is a well-rounded interactive designer who has experienced creative residencies at TED, Columbia, and NYU. He is an Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program Mentor and the mind behind the Bus Roots…
“In these political times, I feel that [NYFA’s] Immigrant Artist Program is even more essential and its message more urgent.” Meet Ben Hartley, NYFA Consultant for the Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program nationwide expansion, which is made possible with the support of Ford Foundation. With over two decades of experience in the international corporate and not-for-profit arenas,…
“I believe the role of the artist in this moment is resistance.” Paola Mendoza believes that artists have the power to open the heart of America. Her immigrant experience directly informs the stories she tells as a filmmaker, bringing light to the unsung heroes of the country. NYFA: You were born in Bogotá, Colombia and…
Artistas impactados por el Huracán María: encuentren la ayuda que necesitan. Click here to read this post in English. A raíz de la devastación a gran escala causada por el Huracán María en Puerto Rico, las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. y Dominica, los artistas, los trabajadores culturales y sus comunidades han demostrado una notable…
Artists impacted by Hurricane Maria: find the support you need. Para leer este articulo en Español presione aquí. In the wake of large-scale devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Dominica, artists, cultural workers, and their communities have shown remarkable resilience. Spanish artist and Puerto Rico resident Noelia Medina…
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