You’re an independent contractor, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own if you experience discriminatory behavior. Are you an artist and an independent contractor? You’re not alone. Artists—sometimes called the “original gig economy workers”—are 3.5 times more likely to be self-employed than the general United States workforce. While freelance or contract work can offer…
Boot Camp will be provided free of charge to selected participants and take place from July 11-14 at Saratoga Arts. Applications are now open for this professional development program, which will take place in July 2019 in Saratoga Springs, NY. The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Boot Camp will be presented free of charge to selected…
No matter your discipline, it is imperative to protect your records and your work from water damage. A major natural disaster is difficult enough without facing the prospect of losing your artistic work. 2019 has brought extreme flooding to several areas of the country, and will likely bring more as the year progresses. Artists across…
Learn about the intricacies of choosing a creative career from the comfort of your home, studio, or anywhere with internet access. The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce its next Online Learning initiative to provide professional development workshops to arts administrators and arts professionals nationally and internationally through a webinar…
With a bit of resolve and tenacity, it is possible to make change. Each year, The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) participates in American for the Arts’ National Arts Action Summit along with over 85 national partner organizations and artists. The event, which includes Arts Advocacy Day, presents a chance to dive deep…
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