December 21, 2010

Upcoming UMAST Workshops 2011

Please keep in touch to find out about our upcoming workshops for artists in 2011.
Workshop topics for January and February of 2011 include:

• Marketing and Promotion for recording artists.
• Marketing and Promotion for film makers, actors and photographers.
• Creating your Portfolio (for visual artists.)
• Proposal Writing.
• Copyright Issues for artists.

For updated information on future workshops, subscribe to this blog, and follow UMAST (The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team) on Facebook.

December 8, 2010

Friday, 12/17, 2010, 11am-4pm: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO GREEN TECHNOLOGY


Friday December 17, 2010, 11am - 4pm

Community Access to Green Technology
Learn how to access the web and internet.
Join us and participate in a raffle for a computer!

Tecnología para comunicarnos y para ahorrar energía y recursos
Aprenda a navegar la red cibernética y el internet.
Venga y participle en la rifa de una computadora!

GRATIS!  FREE!
At The Armory Foundation
216 Fort Washington Avenue @ 168th St.
For information contact NoMAA: (212) 568-4396 

This event will provide information and hands-on instruction for community residents. The day includes sessions on technology topics, speed consulting for one-on-one assistance, and a community resource guide. This event is supported by Verizon and ConEdison.

For more information on upcoming workshops and events subsacribe to this blog and follow UMAST (The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team) on Facebook.

December 6, 2010

Free Workshop Tonight: SECURING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

December 6, 6:30-8:30pm: SECURING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE  

Get the basics about searching for and potentially securing commercial property. Become familiar with the key terms like commercial loan rates, commercial real estate attorney, commercial lenders and negotiating fine points. Presenter: Attorney, Lillie Pop Law Group.
FREELocation: Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Ave. New York NY 10027.
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line). 
For more information on upcoming workshops and events subsacribe to this blog and follow UMAST (The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team) on Facebook.

November 29, 2010

PLEASE JOIN US TONIGH! Friday, Dec. 3rd, 6-8pm

Opening Reception: Friday, December 3rd, 2010,  6-8pm
UMAST - The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team, in partnership with Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano, cordially invite you to:
Revelation - The Hope and Dream of a Brighter Future
Featuring Visual Artist Donald Giovany
Opening Reception: Friday, December 3rd, 2010, 6-8pm
Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano, Inc.
619 West 145th St. Suite 201 (Broadway / Riverside Drive) New York, NY 10031 (Train # 1 to 145th Street)


November 24, 2010

December 6, 6:30-8:30pm: FREE WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS: SECURING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE


SECURING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 
Get the basics about searching for and potentially securing commercial property. Become familiar with the key terms like commercial loan rates, commercial real estate attorney, commercial lenders and negotiating fine points. Presenter: Attorney, Lillie Pop Law Group.
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Ave. New York NY 10027.
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line).
For more information on upcoming workshops and events subsacribe to this blog and follow UMAST (The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team) on Facebook.

November 23, 2010

12/1 Deadline: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING ARTISTS

Application deadline:  Wednesday, December 1, 2010
STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING ARTISTS

This day-long workshop will be an intensive introduction to strategic planning, business management, fundraising, promotion, and verbal communication skills designed specifically for visual artists.
Facilitated by Ela Troyano, filmmaker, and Andrea Arroyo, visual artist.
Location: The Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue (at 189th Street), New York, NY 10040.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 10am-5pm.
Eligibility: Open to predominantly Spanish-speaking visual artists residing in New York City.
Free. Space is limited. For questions and application contact: info@nomaanyc.org 

Fecha límite para solicitar admisión: Miércoles, 1 de diciembre, 2010
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ESTRATEGIAS DE ADMINISTRACION PARA ARTISTAS VISUALES
Este taller ofrece una introducción intensiva a la planificación estratégica, recaudación de fondos, promoción y comunicación verbal específicamente para artistas visuales. Otos temas incluyen cómo trabajar con una galería, cómo negociar, cómo manejarse como artista, y los desafíos y las ventajas de trabajar en múltiples contextos culturales.

Dirigido por la cineasta Ela Troyano y la artista visual, Andrea Arroyo.
Lugar: The Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue (Calle 189), New York, NY 10040.
Fecha: Sábado, 4 de diciembre, 10am-5pm.
Elegibilidad: Artistas predominantemente hispanohablantes, residentes en Nueva York.
El taller es gratuito. Cupo Limitado.Para información adicional y para obtener una solicitud contacte a: info@nomaanyc.org

November 17, 2010

TONIGHT: CREATING YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO ( 6:30-8:30pm)

Creating Your Digital Portfolio
This workshop will focus on techniques for creating digital images of your work in order to develop your digital portfolio for presentation via web-based and other technologies.  Emphasis will be placed on proper preparation of work for photography and best practices.
Presenter: Seth Shihab, Director of Services & Training, Tech Headz Company
Location: Harlem Business Alliance, Inc., 275 Lenox Avenue - 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10027. No food or beverages.
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

For information on upcoming workshops, subscribe to this blog, and follow UMAST on Facebook.

November 16, 2010

December 4, 2010: Strategic Planning for Spanish-Speaking Artists.

Strategic Planning for Spanish-Speaking Artists
Creative Capital’s Professional Development Program (PDP) and NoMAA present a strategic planning workshop for Spanish-speaking visual artists.
Workshop Description: This day-long workshop will be an intensive introduction to strategic planning, business management, fundraising, promotion, and verbal communication skills designed specifically for visual artists; it will address issues such as working with a gallery, business negotiations, best practices for self-management, and the challenges and assets of working in multiple cultural contexts.
Facilitated by Ela Troyano, filmmaker, and Andrea Arroyo, visual artist
Location: The Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue (at 189th Street), New York, NY 10040
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 10am-5pm (includes breakfast and lunch)
Eligibility: Workshop is open to predominantly Spanish-speaking visual artists residing in New York City. Artists should have demonstrated professional experience in their fields, with a serious commitment to their careers.
Application deadline: Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Free – no charge. Space is limited – please respond before the deadline to secure a spot.
For questions or an application contact:info@nomaanyc.org

Estrategias de Administración para Artistas Visuales
Creative Capital’s Professional Development Program (PDP) y NoMAA presenta un taller de desarrollo profesional y estrategias de administración para artistas visuales hispanohablantes.
Este taller es gratuito y está limitado a 20 participantes.
Descripción: El taller ofrece una introducción intensiva a la planificación estratégica, recaudación de fondos, promoción y comunicación verbal específicamente para artistas visuales. También se tratarán de varios temas entre ellos como trabajar con una galería, como negociar, como manejarse como artista, y los desafíos y las ventajas de trabajar en múltiples contextos culturales.
Dirigido por la cineasta Ela Troyano y la artista visual, Andrea Arroyo.
Lugar: The Cornerstone Center, 178 Bennett Avenue (Calle 189), New York, NY 10040
Date: Sábado, 4 de diciembre, 2010, de 10:00am a 5:00pm (incluye desayuno y almuerzo)
Elegibilidad: Artistas predominantemente hispanohablantes, residentes en la ciudad de Nueva York. Los artistas deberán demostrar experiencia profesional y un compromiso serio con su carrera artística.
Fecha límite para solicitar admisión: Miércoles, 1 de diciembre, 2010
El taller es gratuito. Cupo Limitado – favor de responder antes de la fecha límite para asegurar puesto.
Para obtener una solicitud y para información adicional: info@nomaanyc.org
Se exhorta a los artistas visuales de la comunidad a participar en este importante taller.
¡Esperamos su solicitud!

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November 2, 2010

UMAST WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 2010

November 22, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm.
Creating Your Digital Portfolio
This workshop will focus on techniques for creating digital images of your work in order to develop your digital portfolio for presentation via web-based and other technologies.  Emphasis will be placed on proper preparation of work for photography and best practices.
Presenter: Seth Shihab, Director of Services & Training, Tech Headz Company
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery. Photo ID required to enter the building.
Cost: $15 (free for HAA members and NoMAA artists)
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

For information on upcoming workshops, subscribe to this blog, and follow UMAST on Facebook.

November 1, 2010

TONIGHT: Maximizing The Use of Technology (6:30-8:30)

Maximizing The Use of Technology
This hands-on workshop will provide participants with website design concepts and ideas to maximize the usefulness of their current websites. The participants will be introduced to some available interactive apps, learn how to set up online payments, explore user fun options, receive suggestions for effective use of social networks and how drive traffic to their websites.
Presenter: Seth Shihab, Director of Services & Training, Tech Headz Company.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery. Photo ID required to enter the building.
Cost: $15 (free for HAA members and NoMAA artists)
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)
For information on upcoming workshops, subscribe to this blog, and follow UMAST on Facebook.

October 26, 2010

Maximizing The Use of Technology

November 1, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm


Maximizing The Use of Technology

This hands-on workshop will provide participants with website design concepts and ideas to maximize the usefulness of their current websites. The participants will be introduced to some available interactive apps, learn how to set up online payments, explore user fun options, receive suggestions for effective use of social networks and how drive traffic to their websites.
Presenter: Seth Shihab, Director of Services & Training, Tech Headz Company
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery. Photo ID required to enter the building.
Cost: $15 (free for HAA members)
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)
For information on upcoming workshops, subscribe to this blog, and follow UMAST on Facebook.

October 25, 2010

TONIGHT: NYFA Source Training (6:30-8:30pm)

NYFA SOURCE TRAINING
A workshop hosted by HAA and conducted by Elena Dubas, Program Associate, NYFA Source, New York Foundation for the Arts. The workshop will instruct artists on the process of navigating NYFA’s database for funding opportunities.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery
Photo ID required to enter the building.
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)
For information on upcoming workshops, subscribe to this blog, and follow UMAST on Facebook.

October 20, 2010

Register Today!

NoMAA - Technical Assistance Institute 2010

The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) invites artists and arts organizations to the NoMAA Technical Assistance Institute 2010 -  a one-day long conference designed to examine common issues in the arts; to share some of  the fundamental steps to creating & sustaining a career as an artist; and to developing & running a successful arts organization.
Please go to: http://www.nomaanyc.org/node/9 for the registration form and return via fax or email by  Wed. Oct. 20: 212.568.5308 / info@nomaanyc.org
The conference is provided free of charge with registration by  Wed. Oct. 20, 2010.   
Late registration includes a $20 fee. 
To view full program go to: http://www.nomaanyc.org/node/9

October 19, 2010

October 25, 6:30-8:00pm: NYFA Source Training

NYFA Source Training
A workshop hosted by HAA and conducted by Elena Dubas, Program Associate, NYFA Source, New York Foundation for the Arts. The workshop will instruct artists on the process of navigating NYFA’s database for funding opportunities.
Date: October 25, 2010, 6:30-8:00pm 
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery
Photo ID required to enter the building.
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

October 18, 2010

TONIGHT: Protecting Your Property- Copyright Issues (6:30-8:30pm)

Learn the basics on how to protect your intellectual property. The steps to protecting original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs. Moderator: Stacy R. Lynch, Esq., Lillie Pop Law Group. Presenters: Theresa Patterson Majeed, Esq., Entertainment Attorney, Rise Sport Entertainment & Missing Link Entertainment, Thomas Walsh, Attorney, MontaguLaw, P.C., Andrew Sparkler, Associate Director, Legal Corporate - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers ("ASCAP") and Patricia Elie, Law Office of Patricia Elie.
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue (enter on West 123 Street)
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

October 14, 2010

NoMAA - Technical Assistance Institute 2010

The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) invites artists and arts organizations to the NoMAA Technical Assistance Institute 2010 -  a one-day long conference designed to examine common issues in the arts; to share some of  the fundamental steps to creating & sustaining a career as an artist; and to developing & running a successful arts organization.
Please go to: http://www.nomaanyc.org/node/9 for the registration form and return via fax or email by  Wed. Oct. 20: 212.568.5308 / info@nomaanyc.org 
The conference is provided free of charge with registration by  Wed. Oct. 20, 2010.   
Late registration includes a $20 fee. 
To view full program go to: http://www.nomaanyc.org/node/9

October 6, 2010

UMAST Workshops, October 2010

October 18, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm - Protecting Your Property- Copyright Issues
Learn the basics on how to protect your intellectual property. The steps to protecting original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs. Moderator: Stacy R. Lynch, Esq., Lillie Pop Law Group. Presenters: Theresa Patterson Majeed, Esq., Entertainment Attorney, Rise Sport Entertainment & Missing Link Entertainment, Thomas Walsh, Attorney, MontaguLaw, P.C., Andrew Sparkler, Associate Director, Legal Corporate - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers ("ASCAP") and Patricia Elie, Law Office of Patricia Elie.
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue (enter on West 123 Street)
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

Saturday, October 23, 2010, 9am-8pm -  NoMAA - Technical Assistance Institute
The NoMAA Technical Assistance Institute is a one-day conference
designed to examine common issues and share some of the fundamental steps to creating and sustaining a career as an artist and to developing and running a successful arts organization. The day will include:
• Welcome Plenary – The Art of Arts Advocacy
• Individual Artists – Strategic Planning for Artists
• Arts Organizations – Strategic Planning and Board Development
• Surviving and Thriving in the Arts: A roundtable discussion between local artists and arts administrators who will share their success stories, how to overcome setbacks, and strategies to prosper in an ever challenging art world.
• Networking session and Open Mic
Location: Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion – Columbia University Medical Center, 1150 St. Nicholas Ave (at 168th St.)
Space is limited. RSVP by October 20 to: info@nomaanyc.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

October 25, 2010, 6:30-8:00pm - NYFA Source Training
A workshop hosted by HAA and conducted by Elena Dubas, Program Associate, NYFA Source, New York Foundation for the Arts. The workshop will instruct artists on the process of navigating NYFA’s database for funding opportunities.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery
Photo ID required to enter the building.
RSVP to rsvp@harlemaa.org  (include workshop name in the subject line)

To receive updates on upcoming workshops, follow UMAST on Facebook.



October 1, 2010

Harlem Arts Advocacy Week, October 2010

For complete schedule visit: http://harlemaa.org

Monday, October 4, 2010
10 AM – 12 Noon: HARLEM Arts Alliance Special Advocacy Meeting
Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Avenue, (between West 120 & 122 Streets)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: “Trash to Treasure” – Harlem/Upstate Visual Artists Exchange: Hamilton Landmark Gallery, 467 West 144th Street
6:30 PM: Harlem Arts Advocacy Week Opening Reception
Dance Theatre of Harlem, 466 West 152nd Street, Studio 4

Tuesday, October 5, 2010
10 AM – 12 Noon: Culture is Harlem’s Business: Arts and Business Panel Discussions
Harlem Stage, The Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street
2:30 PM – 5 PM: A Conversation with members of the Coalition of Theatres of Color (CTC)
Culture is Harlem’s Business Part 2: Arts Services Panel Discussion
Harlem Community Arts Fund (HCAF) Artist Showcase
Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team (UMAST) Presentation
Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue enter on West 123 Street
5 PM-7 PM: Portrait of Harlem Exhibition Series
Countee Cullen Branch Library, 104 West 136th Street
6:30 PM-8:00 PM: Business Volunteers for the Arts Reception
Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue enter on West 123 Street

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: "Strategic Marketing" Presentation & Luncheon
Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue enter on West 123 Street
5:30 PM:  “Preserving a Sense of Culture in a Changing Community”
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd
6:30 PM-8 PM: Harlem Arts Advocacy Week Closing Reception
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd

Thursday, October 7, 2010
8PM: Harlem Arts Alliance Member Night at the Theatre, “Through The Night”
Starring Daniel Beaty, Union Square Theatre, 100 East 17th Street

Friday, October 8 , 2010
6-9pm: Strivers Art Circuit Tour, Opening Reception, Strivers Gardens Gallery, 300 West 135 Street.

Saturday, October 9 & Sunday, October 10, 9 AM to 5 PM
Strivers Art Circuit Tour. A Self-guided, walking Tour of Harlem Art Venues and Artist Studios
Free to the public

Saturday, October 9, 2010
1 PM – 5PM: HAA, Artz Rootz & Rhythm Concert Series
Jackie Robinson Park, 145 Street & Bradhurst Ave

September 27, 2010

TONIGHT: GRANT WRITING TO WIN (6:30-8:30pm)

September 27, 2010 - Grant Writing to Win

Explore the basics of effective grant-writing. This workshop is designed to help artists and arts administrators build the strongest case for their projects to public and private funding sources. Workshop will focus on developing clear project outlines; budget presentation and researching grant/funding sources. Instructor: Sara Juli, Founder/Director, SURALA CONSULTING.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Photo ID required to enter the building
Cost: $15 (free for HAA members) 
RSVP to: rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line)
To receive updates on upcoming workshops, follow UMAST on Facebook.

September 22, 2010

September 27, 2010 - Grant Writing to Win


September 27, 2010 - Grant Writing to Win
Explore the basics of effective grant-writing. This workshop is designed to help artists and arts administrators build the strongest case for their projects to public and private funding sources. Workshop will focus on developing clear project outlines; budget presentation and researching grant/funding sources. Instructor: Sara Juli, Founder/Director, SURALA CONSULTING.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Photo ID required to enter the building
Cost: $15 (free for HAA members)
RSVP to: rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line)


To receive updates on upcoming workshops, follow UMAST on Facebook.

September 20, 2010

TONIGHT: OPEN ARTIST FORUM

Open Artist Forum - Monday, September 20, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm
This facilitated artist forum is an opportunity for artists from all disciplines to identify solutions, issues and challenges and share ideas for improving the creative environment in Harlem. Emphasis on collaborations, promotion, visibility and new linkages. Come with your ideas.
Location: The Arts Horizons LeRoy Neiman Art Center, 2785 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (near 148th Street).
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
RSVP to: rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line)

To receive updates on upcoming workshops, follow UMAST on Facebook.

September 14, 2010

Upcoming Event: September 20, 2010 - Open Artist Forum

September 20, 2010  -  Open Artist Forum
This facilitated artist forum is an opportunity for artists from all disciplines to identify solutions, issues and challenges and share ideas for improving the creative environment in Harlem. Emphasis on collaborations, promotion, visibility and new linkages. Come with your ideas.
Location: The Arts Horizons LeRoy Neiman Art Center, 2785 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (near 148th Street).
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
RSVP to: rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line)

September 13, 2010

JOIN US TONIGHT!

UMAST Technical Assistance Workshop

September 13, 2010   -   Meet the Funders
Join your colleagues to meet a panel of arts funders based in and serving the New York City Arts community. Become familiar with funders’ process and funding priorities, restrictions and interests. Moderator: L. Joy Williams, Campaign Manager, 1% for Culture.
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue (enter on West 123 Street) 
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
RSVP to: rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line)

August 30, 2010

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

UMAST Technical Assistance Workshops - SEPTEMBER 2010
RSVP to: rsvp@harlemaa.org (include workshop name in the subject line)

September 13, 2010   -   Meet the Funders
Join your colleagues to meet a panel of arts funders based in and serving the New York City Arts community. Become familiar with funders’ process and funding priorities, restrictions and interests. Moderator: L. Joy Williams, Campaign Manager, 1% for Culture.
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue (enter on West 123 Street)
Time: 6:30-8:30pm

September 20, 2010  -  Open Artist Forum
This facilitated artist forum is an opportunity for artists from all disciplines to identify solutions, issues and challenges and share ideas for improving the creative environment in Harlem. Emphasis on collaborations, promotion, visibility and new linkages. Come with your ideas.
Location: The Arts Horizons LeRoy Neiman Art Center, 2785 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (near 148th Street).
Time: 6:30-8:30pm

September 27, 2010  -  Grant Writing to Win
Explore the basics of effective grant-writing. This workshop is designed to help artists and arts administrators build the strongest case for their projects to public and private funding sources. Workshop will focus on developing clear project outlines; budget presentation and researching grant/funding sources. Instructor: Sara Juli, Founder/Director, SURALA CONSULTING.
Location: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, 163 West 125 Street, Art Gallery.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Photo ID required to enter the building
Cost: $15 (free for HAA members)

UMAST - The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team

The Upper Manhattan Arts Service Team (UMAST) is a collaboration between the Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) and the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) to enhance and deepen access to technical and developmental assistance for artists and arts organizations throughout northern Manhattan.

Harlem Arts Alliance: http://harlemaa.org/
Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA): http://www.nomaanyc.org/

Funding for this project is provided by the New York Community Trust, the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts.