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‘Writing On It All’ Returns to Governors Island: An Interview with its Makers

“We have seen again and again that participants experience a kind of taboo-busting delight, a liberating disinhibition. This unmeasurable little thrill, a kind of micro-rebellion, provides an energy boost that affects how people approach these walls. People of all ages feel it.” With successful programming in past summers, Alexandra Chasin’s liberating and beloved fiscal sponsorship…

Erin Joyce’s “My Country Tis of Thy People, You’re Dying”

“I very much view the work that I do as a curator as activism. With a background in contemporary Indigenous North American art, I tackle political and social issues that face Native America.”  Independent curator Erin Joyce’s new exhibition and NYFA fiscally sponsored project My Country Tis of Thy People, You’re Dying features thought-provoking works…

Interview: Leeza Ahmady, Director of Asia Contemporary Art Week, ACAW

“My personal mission as ACAW’s director is to create visibility for significant artistic content that is generally unrepresented, otherwise inaccessible, or that needs specific or broader contextualization.” Born and raised in Afghanistan, Leeza Ahmady is a New York-based independent curator and the director of Asia Contemporary Art Week, ACAW, a dynamic platform that brings together leading New…

Event Recap: Does Anybody Even Go to Websites, and What are Impressions?

Create an effective digital engagement strategy for your film  Curious about how important an online presence is in promoting your film? To keep things short: it plays a significant role! More than just “digital engagement,” a strategic and dynamic online presence can expand your audience and get them out to see your film on the…

Artist News: April Part II

April showers are nourishing creativity, as this spring is filled with many opportunities to see the work of artists and projects affiliated with NYFA.  Check out the following exhibitions, screenings, readings, and performances and remember to let us know what you think on social media by tagging us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Things to…