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Don’t Miss A Deadline | Find and Track Applications

How to find and manage application deadlines to support your creative practice. For most working artists, the path to completing a project means one thing: submitting applications. It is rare to be able to fund a project through a single source, which means you will probably find yourself applying to a wide variety of resources,…

The Art of the Application | Representing Your Artwork Online

Let your work speak for itself clearly and successfully. Work Samples are an integral part of every NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship application. Read on for tips to consider when putting together your portfolio for submission. Documenting Your Work: Before documenting your work, think about what aspects you want to highlight for the review panel. Perhaps it’s your…

Creative Careers | How, Why, and When to Negotiate Salary

A salary negotiation is one step toward you understanding your value. Whether you are an entry-level employee or a seasoned arts professional, learning how to negotiate your salary is a necessary skill to both increase your long-term earning potential and advocate for advancements in your career. Employee raises, in most cases, are based on your…

Monday Motivation | Are Your References Up to Date?

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: Don’t wait until you find a listing that asks for references to have such references on hand. Check-in with potential connections that can vouch for you before you start a job search — that way they don’t get caught off-guard and you don’t need…

Business of Art | Protect Your Work from Natural Disasters

A disaster plan is essential for a safe and sustainable creative practice. At New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), we strive to empower artists to apply business principles to their creative careers with the goal of supporting their work and growing resources for their projects over the long haul. As winter weather impacts several…