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Business of Art | Neurodivergent Artists Build Community

“My advice would be to look for each other and look after each other—be generous and share skills.” – Sonia Boué Imagine a time when neurodiversity is integrated into the art world’s everyday vocabulary. Is this a new concept for you? Neurodiversity stipulates that neurological differences are to be recognized and respected as any other human…

Event | eBay My Film: How We Raised Over $100,000 on eBay

Thursday, January 17 Event Presented by Roy Wol and Flavio Alves at NYFA in Brooklyn. These days, crowdfunding sites are saturated with people asking for the same thing: money. Join the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) on Thursday, January 17 to learn the nuts and bolts of how independent filmmakers Roy Wol and Flavio…

Social | #ArtistHotline Returns December 19

Tweet from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST for career advice, freelancing tips, and networking tools for introverted and neurodivergent artists. Plus, changes ahead for #ArtistHotline. The holidays are a great time to celebrate traditions while also looking forward to a new year. #ArtistHotline, a professional development Twitter chat, has been taking place on the third…

Social | New Chapter for #ArtistHotline

Twitter Chat for Artists to Take on New Digital Life The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) launched #ArtistHotline in 2015 as a new entry point for artists to seek advice and inspiration. This monthly day of tweeting fostered an online community of artists and arts administrators, and has been a way to share resources, brainstorm,…

Business of Art | Music Licensing for Documentary Films

Create the perfect atmosphere with music. Music can have an enormous influence on the mood and impact of your film, but you need to remember that virtually every piece of included music, no matter how long it is played, will need to be licensed and paid for. During a workshop that took place at The…