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June 2023
Apply: The JGS Fellowship for Photography
The JGS Fellowship for Photography is a $7,000 cash grant open to New York State photography artists living and working outside of New York City. The Fellowship is awarded to five artists working in traditional and experimental photography or any form in which photographic techniques are pivotal. The support for this funding is provided by The Joy of Giving Something (JGS). Apply
Find out more »Applying for Affordable Housing in NYC
Want to apply for affordable housing but don't know where to begin? The Entertainment Community Fund is proud to partner with NYFA's Immigrant Artist Resource Center (NYC) to present Applying for Affordable Housing in NYC! This seminar to help participants get organized so they can be best prepared to take advantage of opportunities to apply. During this event, we will explain the application process in simple steps to help applicants avoid common mistakes and include resources and information to support…
Find out more »Apply: NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program, Presented by Flushing Town Hall
Artists living and working near Queens, NY, are encouraged to apply to participate in this free entrepreneurial program to be presented by NYFA in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts’ State & Local Partnerships program and Flushing Town Hall in July 2023. The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program is an intensive, multi-day in-person professional development opportunity that delves into the fundamental principles of sustainability in the arts. Content will be customized in light of current challenges…
Find out more »Build Your Fundraising Toolkit
This presentation will help you build fundamental skills in grant proposal writing, including the narrative and budget components. Whether you are just getting started with grants or looking to bolster your existing skill sets, you'll leave this workshop empowered with the skills you need to effectively communicate your projects to funders. NYFA is pleased to partner with the Office of the Arts, City of Alexandria to present this session. Register
Find out more »The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Playwright Award
The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Playwright Award is a $10,000 cash grant that will be awarded to one (1) New York State-based playwright who identifies as LGBTQ+. Applicants will need to be practicing playwrights who self-identify as LGBTQ+ and can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their creative practice and career. The Award honors the life and work of Ryan Hudak, a gay playwright, theater maker, filmmaker, and a valued member of NYFA’s staff who tragically passed away in May 2022 after…
Find out more »Apply: NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship
Need to raise funds for your artist project? NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship can help. 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…
Find out more »July 2023
NYFA Arts Administrator Meet Up in Queens, NY
Are you an arts administrator living or working in Queens, NY? Join NYFA, in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) State & Local Partnerships program and Flushing Town Hall, for a social meet up to develop connections and grow your professional network in the region. The event will serve as a forum for arts administrators to explore strengths and challenges of the field. NYFA will also provide leadership resources from its Emerging Leaders and Incubator…
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 19, funds may be requested for emergencies occurring December 1, 2022 and later. Grants may be requested for expenses already paid, pending, or…
Find out more »NYFA Artist Resources and Services Talk in Queens, NY
Artists of all disciplines are invited to join us for for an overview of NYFA's free and low-cost national programs and services at Flushing Town Hall in Queens, NY on Friday, July 21 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET. Whether you’re trying to raise money to finish a particular project, seeking feedback on your work, looking for an artist residency, or trying to find a job, NYFA has resources that you can use to help you sustain and grow your…
Find out more »August 2023
Residencies, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers: Nailing the Application
Are you a writer seeking more support for your practice? There’s plenty of resources out there that can help you establish a sustainable writing life, but it all starts with making a compelling case for yourself. NYFA invites you to join us remotely for pay-what-you-wish panel “Residencies, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers: Nailing the Application.” Writer Kyle Carrero Lopez will moderate a conversation with writers Jonathan Escoffery, Maggie Millner, and Jemimah Wei, followed by a Q&A. By the end of…
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