We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Creative Impact Fund for 2024! This year, we received an unprecedented number of applications that reflected the incredible enthusiasm, expertise, and artistry within our community. Announcing our grantees is always our favorite time of the year, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the [...]
Erie County, in collaboration with the Greater Buffalo Cultural Alliance (GBCA), has embarked on a journey to create a Cultural Plan that will elevate our region’s profile and integrate the arts into our daily lives. In 2022, the arts and culture sector in Western New York was a powerhouse of economic activity, with not-for-profit [...]
If you’re a creative wizard in need of a fiscal sponsor, look no further than ASI—the gateway to funding your dreams! The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has recently announced their FY2025 Funding Guidelines which include a round of funding for individual artists of various disciplines. Individual Artists can apply for $10,000 [...]
On March 23rd, Lawyers for the Arts, now in its 11th year, took place at The Stage in Williamsville, NY. The event was an exceptional blend of legal expertise and artistic expression, where local legal professionals showcased their musical talents. Amid the anticipation, popular legal bands like "The Spin Wires" and "The Bench and [...]
The Creative Impact Fund serves as a catalyst to enhance state arts funding in the Western New York region. In 2024, individuals seeking assistance have access to three distinct grants. Whereas, non-profit organizations can also benefit from this initiative by applying for the Arts Programming grant. Arts Programming Grants are designed to promote [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera’s Office, invites artists in all appropriate mediums (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional) from throughout Western New York to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project located at JFK Playground at 1 Grafton Avenue in Blasdell, NY. Project Background and Goals [...]
ASI's Give for Greatness (G4G) grant applications are open now and due by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 17, 2023. No, you're not dreaming. This is earlier than in the past! The Give for Greatness grants are capacity building grants in the amount of $2,000 available to small arts or culture nonprofits in the five [...]
Arts Services Inc. of Western New York (ASI), on behalf of Assemblymember Patrick Burke’s Office, invites artists from throughout Western New York to submit proposals for an outdoor public art project called “Paint Your Town”. Project Background and Goals Four (4) towns within Assemblymember Burke’s district will have fiber glass buffaloes placed at various locations [...]
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has recently announced their funding guidelines for 2024 including a round of funding for individual artists of various disciplines. Artists can apply for a $10,000 grant for project support with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Individual Artist categories eligible to apply: Choreography Commissions Composer Compositions Film, Media, [...]
You could receive up to $5,000 in funding for your community arts projects. That's right, we're excited to re-open the portal for a second round of Statewide Community Regrant applications for individual artists, collectives and nonprofits in Erie, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties. The deadline to apply is May 26, 2023. This second round of SCR funding is open to [...]
