The laws are always changing and we know how hard it is for small businesses to stay on top of them. We came across a couple things that we think WNY arts and culture businesses may not be aware of. The two areas we are highlighting here are the US Beneficial Ownership Information report and [...]
In-Person Panel | Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm ASI gets a lot of questions from creatives about how to break into the arts industry or expand their artistic practice, especially since the pandemic when many people started or re-launched their creative practice. And the same questions keep popping up, such as: How do I [...]
New York State's salary transparency law goes into effect September 17, 2023. Here's what you need to know. On December 21, 2022, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Pay Transparency Law, which created a statewide salary transparency requirement for all New York State employers with four or more employees. On March 3, 2023, [...]
We're so excited to introduce you to our two interns from the University of Buffalo's Arts Management Program, Adriana Torres-Trinidad and Riley Nahlik! They've been such a fantastic help to ASI as we coordinate our advocacy efforts and find new ways to serve our community. Here's the link to their advocacy survey: Take the [...]
The truth is, it takes guts to apply for grant funding. That's why when we award grant funding, we like to celebrate the individuals who took the time to pitch us the ideas they were passionate about and will make the WNY arts scene pop! Special thanks to Buffalo & Brandy, Elizabeth Hayes, Gary [...]
ASI: How did you get involved in the arts and arts administration? HG: I've always kind of been involved in the arts. I took dance lessons as a child, I was in plays, talent shows, chorus. It wasn't until I was in high school and my guidance counselor asked me what I wanted [...]
Updated 6/9/2021 We are more than one year into this pandemic and many of our arts and cultural organizations are still struggling to reopen and provide work for the many working artists our region supports. Below are several updates and opportunities available at this point. Â Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) The Shuttered Venue Operators [...]
Be part of ASI’s evolution. Help us raise $10,000 for 10 years! We are delighted to celebrate with you as we embark upon our 10th anniversary with a revised name, Arts Services Inc. (ASI), and a new logo. As we move into our next phase, we continue to envision a region where inclusive creative communities [...]
Donate and receive an ASI mask to support our 10-year anniversary! Celebrate ASI's 10-year anniversary and rebrand while staying safe and protecting others from COVID. Every donation made to ASI during our 10th anniversary year will receive a gift of these masks. All proceeds go to support ASI's mission of empowering the region’s artists and [...]
2021 marks a special year for ASI – it’s our 10-year anniversary! And how better to celebrate than with a makeover! Our new brand includes two exciting changes: A revised name A new logo When ASI was created in 2011, we really were an initiative. ASI was created with support from Fund for the Arts [...]
