Upcoming at NYFA



Meet New NYFA Board Member: Don Duet

“As an early member and sponsor of the Open Source technology movement, I witnessed first-hand how a creative community when organized and focused, can truly change the world for the better.”  We are proud to introduce new NYFA board member Don Duet, technologist and former partner, Goldman Sachs. In continuing with our ongoing series of…

Meet New NYFA Board Member: Nell Painter

“Try not to compare your work and trajectory with those of other artists. Everyone follows an individual path laid out by personal preferences and life’s fortunes.”  We’re proud to introduce one of our newest board members, artist and leading historian of the United States, Nell Painter. Our interview with Painter is part of our ongoing…

Meet New NYFA Board Member: Young Yang Chung

“My advice for emerging artists would be to continue to expand their horizons; willfully accept new areas, materials, and perspectives; and to remain philosophically grounded.” We are proud to introduce Young Yang Chung as one of our newest board members. We’re featuring her here in our ongoing series of blog posts dedicated to exceptional arts…

NYFA in Detroit

“I don’t know what I was expecting from our first exhibit in Detroit, but chickens were not the first thing that came to mind.” On Friday, October 21, 2016, NYFA Board members, patrons, and staff ventured to Detroit, Michigan, which is home to one of the fastest growing, most vibrant art scenes in the country.…

See “Queen of Katwe” by Mira Nair

“If there is anyone out there capable of remaining unmoved by this true-life triumph-of-the-underdog sports story, I don’t think I want to meet that person.” –  A. O. Scott, the New York Times Queen of Katwe, the latest film by director Mira Nair, premiered on Friday, September 23, and has been named a New York Times…