Upcoming at NYFA



Conversations |  Kyle Lopez

“You owe it to yourself to entrust your art to those who will advocate for it above and beyond an initial acceptance or feature.“ We are excited to interview Kyle Lopez, a Cuban-American poet who just joined New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) as the REDC Fellow, NYFA Learning. Lopez is also a graduate…

Announcing | 2020 Emerging Leaders Program Cohort

Congratulations and welcome to the newest cohort of participants in NYFA’s intensive professional development program for arts administrators! New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)’s intensive professional development program for arts administrators turns six this year! After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce the participants in the 2020 cohort of our Emerging Leaders Program,…

Register Now | Film Pitches and Grant Applications: What Funders Really Want to Know, and Why

April 21 online workshop will provide an overview for early and mid-career filmmakers and media artists wishing to improve their fundraising skills. New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to present “Film Pitches and Grant Applications: What Funders Really Want to Know, and Why” for early and mid-career filmmakers and media artists on Tuesday,…

Business of Art | Making it Work Outside of New York City

How to cultivate your creative practice and career where you live and beyond. New York City has a wealth of resources for artists and creative consumers alike, yet there are also challenges associated with being a working artist here, including a high cost of living and limited opportunities for affordable workspace. As much as we…

Conversations | Meklit Hadero

“So many people are hungry for ways to support the vision of a deeply diverse and inclusive nation. You are part of that. Sing it out!” Meklit Hadero is an Ethiopian-American singer, songwriter, composer, and cultural activist making music that sways between cultures and continents. Her innovative take on Ethio-Jazz has taken her around the…