Planning ahead pays off, and so does “becoming one with the spreadsheet.” Last fall, NYFA staff members attended BinderCon NYC, a professional development conference for women and gender non-conforming writers. The biannual, bi-coastal conference is hosted by Out of the Binders, a non-profit dedicated to promoting gender parity in the literary world. Find out more…
“ It’s not enough to go with your gut – you have to be responding to what’s around you. That practice of listening is not just true in art but across all industries.” Catherine Yu strongly believes in listening as a discipline. Her interest in non-profit work was inspired by her grandmother’s passion for promoting…
Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? We’re continuing to celebrate diversity and share resources for immigrant artists in need of support during these challenging and uncertain times. If you’re an immigrant artist who hasn’t yet signed up for the newsletter, our IAP Resource Directory provides a comprehensive round-up of organizations…
“For me, artists are also ambassadors of their country of origin.” Chris Yong-Garcia believes in the power of food and art to bring people together. In 2011, he started LatinLover Food & Travel Magazine. Chris was born in Peru and has promoted a diverse group of artists, from Quechua sopranos to award-winning filmmakers. He states…
Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? In light of President Trump’s executive order on immigration, we used our January newsletter to highlight organizations that offer help to our immigrant artist community during these uncertain times. It is our mission to serve artists of all races, religions, and sexual orientations,…
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