SANDY WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS – NYFA

SPRING 2013 MEETING ARTISTS’ NEEDS AFTER SANDY

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Emergency Workshop Series: Part I of III

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC), and CUE Art Foundation are pleased to announce a series of three workshops focused on emergency recovery and preparedness for artists of all disciplines. These arts organizations have come together to provide critical support and resources for artists who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy as well as artists looking to prepare for situations that may occur in the future.

PART I: Rebounding from Sandy: Recovery Workshop for Artists

DATE: Thursday, January 10, 2013: 6:00 – 8:00pm
LOCATION: New York Foundation for the Arts, 20 Jay Street, 7th Floor, Ste. 740 Brooklyn

Where are you in your recovery from Superstorm Sandy? What is working and what is not? Share your experience with other artists, learn about recovery resources that are available to artists, and get some tips for navigating the recovery process. Cornelia Carey and Craig Nutt of CERF+, a national artists’ service organization that specializes in emergency recovery and preparedness for artists, will facilitate this gathering. Representatives of other organizations that are active in the Sandy recovery effort will also attend to answer questions and help you locate the resources you need.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP here: http://sandyrecovery.eventbrite.com/#

PART II: Emergency Conservation & Restoration Workshop for Artists

DATE: Thursday, February 7, 2013: 6:00 – 8:00pm
LOCATION: CUE Art Foundation, 137 W. 25th Street, Ground Fl.

Panelists include Cindy Albertson, Conservator, MoMA; Elizabeth Nunan, Associate Conservator, Museum of Natural History; Steering Committee member, Alliance for Response New York. Others TBD. RSVP here: http://sandyconservation.eventbrite.com/#

PART III will be organized by Brooklyn Arts Council and will focus on emergency preparedness with legal and housing representatives. March Date TBD. Please check BAC’s website for updates.
REGISTRATION for PART I: http://sandyrecovery.eventbrite.com/#

If you have any questions please contact: a href=”maiolto:CLearning@nyfa.org/”>clearning@nyfa.org

As these workshops will provide useful information about planning and resources, artists are welcome to attend even if they were not dramatically impacted by the storm.

THESE PRESENTATIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please note that attendees must register for each session separately.

After Sandy: Emergency Workshops Series are being presented in collaboration with Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC), CUE Art Foundation and New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).

CUE Art Foundation | 137 West 25th Street | New York, NY 10001

212.206.3583 | cueartfoundation.org