Join us at the NYFA Hall of Fame Benefit, a vibrant celebration of the arts and an acknowledgment of both the remarkable artists we serve and the incredible patrons who support our mission. Established in 2011 as NYFA’s most significant fundraiser, this benefit offers an enchanting evening featuring a banquet dinner, an awards ceremony recognizing luminaries in visual, literary, and performing arts, a silent auction filled with unique artistic treasures, and an energetic paddle raise to support NYFA’s diverse programs.…

In today’s digital world, creatives are often expected to create content representing their artistic practice–in addition to their art itself. Yet most artists are not professional content producers, or at least didn’t start out that way. In this free workshop, we’ll explore how artists can professionally and creatively develop content to build their audience online. This presentation will be led by expert Molaundo Jones, who runs the marketing initiatives for an organization world renowned for producing creative content, Art21, in…

NYFA and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) are opening our doors to artists and members of our community interested in learning more about each organization’s programs and services. Not only do the two organizations share space, we share a common mission to support artists through a variety of programs. Staff from NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Program and A4’s What Can We Do? Artist Grant program (and other programs) will give brief presentations, followed by Q&A and mingling. During the Q&A, staff…

Do you have an idea and need advice on first steps to take? Want to learn actionable steps to take your ideas to the stage? Do you have questions you want to ask a choreographer real-time? Join the NYFA for “Demystifying Dance Making - From Idea to the Stage and Beyond!,” designed for choreographers and dance-makers from emerging to established. Whether you have created your first work or not, Founder and Artistic Director of RudduR Dance and NYFA Board member…

Are you an artist thinking of forming a nonprofit organization to support your projects or community-based work? Having nonprofit status can lead to increased grant funding and it offers your donors tax benefits, but the more important question is, will it serve your project and its vision? Join us for a conversation with NYFA and two artists who have recently been through the process. We will share experiences, answer questions, and offer guidance in how to decide if establishing a…

Are you an artist ready to form a nonprofit organization and need support getting started? Want to learn the nuts and bolts of filing for a nonprofit and requirements before filing? Join us for a presentation with Amy Lehman, Director of Legal Services, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, who will share her expertise on how to: -Form a nonprofit organization -File/register for nonprofit status -Understand the costs and workload involved before filing, and what happens after the nonprofit is created…

Join NYFA and Staten Island Arts as we explore the question: How can I grow in my artistic career as an immigrant artist on Staten Island? This conversation will gather immigrant artists across Staten Island to share the areas of opportunity and challenges they face related to their creative and cultural practices. NYFA will share an overview of their free and low-cost programs and resources relevant to immigrant artists, such as Immigrant Artist Resource Center and Mentoring Program Light refreshments…