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Artist News | Fiscal Sponsorship

Whether you bundle up or stay cozy inside with a livestream, you can enjoy these events by Fiscally Sponsored artists.

The weather outside may be frightful, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying new art exhibitions and musical performances by Fiscally Sponsored artists. Read on for more information, plus recognition for works by a Fiscally Sponsored pianist and curator.

Events

On February 9, Barbara Campisi will hold the opening reception for her exhibition A Sound Of Light, appearing around the bend. In addition to the exhibition, visitors can look forward to a dance performance by Blenda Becker and music by Mecca Bodega. Head over to Five Myles Gallery (558 St. John’s Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238) at 8:00 PM to see the participatory exhibition which will be on view through March 16. Learn more about the exhibition and corresponding events here.

Also on February 9, The Astoria Music Project (founded by Stephanie Izzo), will be hosting their first commission concert, The American Experience: New York State of Mind. The program will present works from NYC-based composers at the Art House Conservatory For Music and Art (23-35 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106) at 8:00 PM. Seating is limited, so advance ticket purchasing is recommended. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

Shout Outs

Pianist Yael Weiss held a livestream for her first-ever recital 32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World on January 24 at the Strathmore Mansion in Washington D.C. The recital paired Beethoven piano sonatas with newly-commissioned short piano compositions from different parts of the world. Watch the archived version of the recital here.

The Un-Heroic Act: Representations of Rape in Contemporary Women’s Art in the U.S. exhibition at John Jay College’s Shiva Gallery was #5 on Hyperallergic’s Best of 2018: Our Top 20 NYC Art Shows. The exhibition was also featured in Art in America’s “Critical Eye: Art in the Age of Sexual Disruption” article, which takes a deep dive into the themes and backstories related to the pieces shown in the exhibition. Read the commentary here.

Are you an artist or a new organization interested in expanding your fundraising capacity through NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship? We accept Out-of-Cycle Reviews year-round. No-fee applications are accepted on a quarterly basis and our next deadline is March 31. Click here to learn more about the program and to apply.

Image: Naima Ramos-Chapman, And Nothing Happened, 2016, film still, © Naima Ramos-Chapman 2016, Courtesy of the Artist