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IAP Interview: Marija Sajkas, Journalist and Media Expert

“It is important to remember that journalists need artists as well. It is the duty of media to report on art and their readership expects them to do so as well.” We all know media exposure matters in building up an artist’s career. The more visible and accessible the work, the more likely it will…

Highlights from the October IAP Newsletter #86

Are you currently receiving our free Con Edison Immigrant Artist Program Newsletter? Here are the highlights from this month’s issue: A featured interview conducted by our intern, Priscilla Son, with Marija Sajkas, journalist and media expert, containing valuable tips for artists on how to gain media exposure.  Professional development resources such as The Actors Fund’s Managing…

Interview with Leigh Stein & NYFA at BinderCon NYC 2016

“Take a look at the media you spend money on, and how much of it is by women or gender non-conforming writers.” Out of the Binders is a non-profit devoted to advancing the careers of women and gender non-conforming writers by connecting them with the skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities they need to get ahead…

Artist News: October Part II

Fall is officially here and NYFA Affiliated Artists across the country are busy sharing their work. We invite you to enjoy the season and check out the following exhibitions, screenings, readings, and performances! Remember to let us know what you think on social media by tagging us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Things to do & see in NYC:…

Interview: Daniel Gallant, Executive Director of Nuyorican Poets Cafe (Part 2)

“We have been called a buffer against gentrification, and preserving the cultural richness of our neighborhood is one of our top priorities…” In late August, NYFA Learning’s IAP Intern, Priscilla Son, met with Daniel Gallant, Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, for a feature article in NYFA’s Con Edison Immigrant Artist monthly newsletter. As…