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August 2023
The Art of the Pitch Deck
A pitch deck is a visually-oriented document used by artists across disciplines to concisely showcase their project and build interest with potential supporters. Join this webinar with Seed&Spark's Meghan Ross to learn how to make an effective pitch deck for film, visual, and performing arts. The pay-what-you-wish webinar will cover what you need a pitch deck for, what to include, and how to design it, along with tips for how to nail the structure and flow of your pitch to…
Find out more »Music Category Info Session: NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre
The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre provides grants to encourage and support the creation of digital, film, music, and live or online theatre content that reflects the voices and perspectives of all who identify as women. The Fund will provide grants in the Music category to support the production of a new EP, album, or music video(s) for yet-to-be-released work. The grant funds projects in any music genre. The NYFA Grants team will host a series of…
Find out more »September 2023
Apply: Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants
This national program provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers in need, who are in dire financial emergency. You must demonstrate an urgent and critical need for emergency support in your application, and live in the United States, the District of Columbia, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. Territory. The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program is made possible through the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. NYFA is accepting applications now through Friday, September 8, 5:00 PM…
Find out more »Understanding Copyright Basics and Your Legal Rights
Panelists Dan Booth, Adrienne R. Fields, Kyle-Beth Hilfer, and Carol J. Steinberg will present on Copyright (Basics), Small Claims, and Dispute Resolution including a lively discussion about the tools that creators should consider to protect their works, enforce their rights, and effectively resolve disputes. This pay-what-you-wish online panel will provide practical tips for creators on how to protect their work and enforce their rights and discuss a variety of alternative dispute resolution options to avoid litigation in court. Such options…
Find out more »Apply: Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need who are creating in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography and live in the United States, the District of Columbia, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. Territory. In Cycle 20, funds may be requested for emergencies occurring February 1, 2023 and later. Grants may be requested for expenses already paid, pending, or…
Find out more »Info Session: Queens Arts Fund – New Work Grant
This information session will cover the New Work Grant for Individual Artists, Collectives, and Collaborations between Artists for the 2023 Queens Arts Fund. Join NYFA for an overview of the grant guidelines, a summary of the application process, and live Q&A. The New Work Grant supports emerging individual artists and artist collectives of all artistic disciplines in their creation of new work. “New Work” is defined as work that has not been produced or presented to an audience before. New…
Find out more »Info Session: Queens Arts Fund – Arts Access Grant
This information session will cover the Arts Access Grant for Nonprofit Organizations and Unincorporated Artist Collectives for the 2023 Queens Arts Fund. Join NYFA for an overview of the grant guidelines, a summary of the application process, and live Q&A. The Arts Access Grant supports community-based organizations and collectives in their efforts to produce public arts and cultural programs that bolster the cultural vibrancy of the Queens communities and neighborhoods where they are located and operate. Applicants may submit grant…
Find out more »Every Artist Insured: Understanding Healthcare Options
Feeling at a loss when looking for affordable health insurance? Have no idea how to identify a quality plan, and wonder how your immigrant status changes your healthcare options? Wonder how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency impacts your healthcare options? In this virtual seminar presented by Renata Marinaro, National Director of Health Services at Entertainment Community Fund, you will learn what your health insurance options are, and receive a clear, step-by-step guidance on how to enroll in…
Find out more »SINK or SWIM: What Documentary Filmmakers Need to Know to Survive and Thrive
Peter Broderick, one of the world’s leading distribution strategists, will provide an invaluable overview of unprecedented opportunities for documentary filmmakers in the New World of Distribution. He will define, illustrate, and rate each opportunity. While things have gone from bad to worse in the Old World of Distribution, this deep decline is outweighed by the good news in the New World, where filmmakers are connecting with audiences directly around the world. They have taken control of their distribution and are…
Find out more »Apply: NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship
Fiscal Sponsorship is a fundraising and administrative tool that allows your project to use NYFA’s 501c3 nonprofit status to fundraise for your own project. With the support of NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship, you can: -Apply for funding from government, foundation, and corporate grants traditionally restricted to 501c3 organizations. -Offer the incentive of a tax-deduction to attract individual donors. -Receive consultation services with NYFA staff at no cost. -Receive fiduciary oversight and financial record-keeping. -Create a personalized fundraising page on nyfa.org. -Participate…
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