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FEATURED ARTIST COLLECTIVE: COLECTIVA 21

New Feature from the Con Edison Immigrant Artist Newsletter No. 69 In this month’s feature, we were excited to talk with Colectiva 21 in preparation for their upcoming show La Crisalida, at NYFA’s Gallery in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The exhibition opens this Friday, May 29 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and highlights 23 artist participants…

NYFA EXHIBITION: “LA CRISALIDA” MAY 29 – OCTOBER 2

Curated by David C. Terry, May 29 Opening Reception In partnership with Colectiva 21, NYFA Curatorial is proud to present La Crisalida, an exhibition highlighting artists from NYFA’s 2013 Guatemalan Boot Camp.  La Crisalida, or Chrysalis in English, refers to the stage of growth when a caterpillar turns into an butterfly or adult. The idea of…

A CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST MICHELLE JAFFE

“I have faith that the process will lead me to where I need to go” Michelle Jaffe creates participatory installations utilizing sculpture, sound and video. Jaffe’s projects Neural and Wappen Field are fiscally sponsored by NYFA and her work is currently on view in Come to Bed!, a three-person exhibition curated by Roya Sachs. You…

NYFA’s Emerging Leaders Boot Camp featured in NYC Media

“I learned the difference between being a good manager and a good leader” NYFA’s Emerging Leaders Boot Camp was recently featured in the Inform-NYC Career series that provides city residents with information on free training programs. Watch current participants Xenia Diente, Rachel Feinberg, and Casey York speak about the value of being in the year…

Opening Night for G.E.T. 1 (Group Ego Trip 1) G.E.T I (Group Ego Trip I) , a group exhibition by the Irish-based idir Art Collective, got off to a great start on Thursday, October 9 with a night of performances by idir members Alison McKenna, Sinéad Cullen, Frances Mezzetti and Eléonore Nicolas plus a special live appearance…