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December 2020
Interactive Workshop | The Role of the Board of Directors in Fundraising
This interactive workshop is designed for arts professionals and small nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. In order to provide personalized feedback, interactive workshops will be capped at 25 participants; those registering for an interactive workshop must first take the December 3 webinar on this topic ($75 total). The interactive workshop will allow you to explore the topic of Board engagement in-depth, and will give you practical tools and strategies you can bring back to use with your Board of Directors and…
Find out more »NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Info Session at Brooklyn Public Library
Join a NYFA Programs Director to explore, through this Brooklyn Public Library virtual program, NYFA's Fiscal Sponsorship program. NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship supports artists across disciplines by providing resources to help them develop creative projects, build organizations, and craft sustainable careers. NYFA understands how important fundraising is to the growth of your career, and this program helps you flourish. Please note that you must register for this event here; registration is open up until one hour before this program starts. You…
Find out more »NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Information Session: Taking A Closer Look at the 2021 Disciplines
Join NYFA's Grants team as they review the 2021 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship disciplines in depth and answer any individual questions you may have. Applications for the $7,000 unrestricted cash grant are currently open, and will close on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:59 PM. The 2021 Fellowship disciplines are Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, and Video/Film. If you’re interested in applying for a Fellowship and want to learn more, we encourage you to attend this information session. A Zoom…
Find out more »January 2021
NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Information Session: Crafting Your Written Statements
Join NYFA's Grants team as they review the Written Statements component of the 2021 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship application in depth and answer any individual questions you may have. Applications for the $7,000 unrestricted cash grant are currently open, and will close on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:59 PM. The 2021 Fellowship disciplines are Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, and Video/Film. If you’re interested in applying for a Fellowship and want to learn more, we encourage you to attend…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Effective Individual Giving
Attracting and managing contributions from individual donors is vital for every artist raising support for their next project. This fundraising workshop will introduce the basics of individual giving, providing you with the tools needed to manage your own appeals and fundraise more effectively. We will examine basic steps you can take to help drive donations, increase donor loyalty, and shift your fundraising from reactive to proactive. This workshop is presented by Katherine Delaney, CFRE, Director of Development, NYFA, and Kimberly…
Find out more »February 2021
Independent Film Distribution and Marketing in the COVID Era
This presentation will go through the logistics of distribution and marketing as they currently exist and how they are changing in this unconventional period of time. Distribution and marketing strategist Mia Bruno will address the descriptions and nuances of an often difficult and evolving system, identify the various distribution and marketing players and their roles, and identify new opportunities that are arising in the distribution space. Participants will have the opportunity to address their own specific goals and the ways…
Find out more »Job Hunting Strategies During the Pandemic
Whether you are an entry-level job seeker or an experienced manager, this online workshop will provide an overview of all stages of a job search during the pandemic—from finding opportunities, building transferable skills, applying, interviewing, and negotiating an offer. We’ll cover arts-specific resources from a range of disciplines, virtual interviews, and how to strategically network in the field. You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of how to navigate the current job market and frame your career for new opportunities…
Find out more »Online Doctor’s Hours for Visual & Multidisciplinary Artists
NYFA will host the next edition of its popular Doctor’s Hours program, which is designed to provide practical and professional advice from industry professionals, online on Monday, February 22. This event will serve Visual and Multidisciplinary artists working in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Video, Film, Photography, New Media, Multidisciplinary, Performance Art, Socially-Engaged Practices, Folk, and Traditional Art. Starting Tuesday, February 2 at 11:00 AM EST, you can register for 25-minute, remote one-on-one appointments with up to three arts professionals to…
Find out more »March 2021
NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Presentation via Brooklyn Public Library
Join a NYFA Programs Director to explore, through this Brooklyn Public Library virtual program, the unique opportunity of NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship! This program supports artists across disciplines by providing resources to help them develop creative projects, build organizations, and craft sustainable careers. NYFA understands how important fundraising is to the growth of your career, and NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship program helps you flourish. The next, no-fee deadline to apply is March 31, 2021. Please note that you must register for this…
Find out more »“Women Leading the Music Industry” Virtual Panel Discussion
“Women Leading the Music Industry” is a free virtual panel discussion that will showcase the expertise of Nikisha Bailey, Vice President of A&R Admin + Operations for Artist Partner Group; Christal Jerez, audio engineer; and Marietta Ulacia, Executive Director of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance of New York. The panelists will discuss their career trajectories in the music industry and the roadblocks that they have overcome along the way. The discussion will provide an opportunity for women-identifying artists and professionals…
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