We did it together.
Thank you to the support of our friends and community for helping us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for 10 years of ASI. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise over $11,000 which will go directly to growing and continuing our mission of empowering the region’s arts industry. We could not have done this without you.
What does 10 years of ASI look like?
2011
Arts Services Initiative is founded in 2011
2012
ASI awards its first DEC (now SCR) grants to organizations and individuals in Erie and Niagara County
2012
ASI begins its advocacy work for the arts field for Erie County, New York State, and nationally
2013
The first year of the Arts Access program, a unique initiative that provides free or discounted access to arts and cultural events to individuals receiving income-based benefits
2014
ASI awards their first Give for Greatness grants. Since 2014, ASI has awarded over $200,000 to local arts organizations through this program
2014
ASI hosts the first annual Spark Awards to honor arts organizations and artists who have made significant contributions to the WNY arts industry
2017
Jen Swan-Kilpatrick named Executive Director
2017
ASI launches its first fee for service program, offering bookkeeping and fiscal sponsorship to clients and Mark Banaszak is hired as Fiscal Associate
2018
ASI moves from 95 Perry to its current home, the Tri-Main Center at 2495 Main Street in Buffalo
2019
Holly Grant hired as Grants and Programming Director
2019
ASI presents its first Creative Professional Exchange mini conference at the Tri-Main Center
2020
ASI awards $235,640 in emergency relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic
2021
No longer an initiative: Arts Services Initiative becomes “Arts Services Inc” with a new logo and brand identity
2021
The current ASI team is rounded out with the hiring of Devon Bradley (Engagement and Development Manager), Cameryn Handel (Arts Access Coordinator), and Nicole Murray (Marketing and Communications Manager)
What’s in store for Arts Services Inc?
Your gift will secure our future.
Your tax-deductible donation will secure the future as we build on the momentum developed over the past 10 years of ASI. Every donation matters and your contribution will be applied directly to our 10 year campaign goal of $10,000 which will be used to implement the strategic planning goals listed above. As the entire industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we thank you for contributing what you can. Don’t forget that every donation over $50 will receive a free limited edition tote bag!
From the entire team at ASI, thank you for making WNY such a welcoming place for the arts for the last 10 years.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Alan Feller
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