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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…

Creative Careers Job Round-Up: Development

Do you want to be a breadwinner for an organization you love? A job in development can be a great fit for someone who is passionate about writing, meeting new people, and supporting an organization in achieving its mission. There are many individual, institutional, corporate, and government donors out there; it’s up to those working…

Ask #ArtistHotline: How Can a Business Model Sustain Art?

Having an innovative business model can give you a competitive edge. But even more importantly, it gives you a chance to find a system that’s authentically you. Each month, artists and arts professionals flock to Twitter for #ArtistHotline to discuss the Business of Art. During this monthly tweet chat, we often explore how artists can…

Pride Month Spotlight: NYFA-Affiliated Artists and LGBTQIA+ Activism

NYFA-affiliated artists are making change with their work. In his recent essay, “I Found A Home In Clubs Like Pulse In Cities Like Orlando,” Rigoberto González (Fellow in Poetry ‘11) describes how he and his friends found something of a sanctuary in Latino gay clubs and in Latin Night: We know, we have always known,…

Ask #ArtistHotline: Am I an “Emerging” Artist?

As with all aspects of your artistic work, your opinion is the definitive one. #ArtistHotline is a social media initiative that’s dedicated to resource-sharing and providing advice on navigating the art world. The labels used for art and its practitioners can be especially tricky, and during a previous #ArtistHotline exchange on Twitter, dancer and choreographer Jamie Benson…