News and Program Updates
NEA Cuts, Resources, and Advocacy
The sudden termination of NEA grants has left many arts organizations navigating financial uncertainty and urgent legal questions. This resource guide compiles timely updates, legal tools, and advocacy actions to help artists and nonprofits stay informed, respond strategically, and find support.
Introducing: The Builders Series
The Builders Series is a quarterly gathering for artists, cultural workers, and nonprofit leaders building meaningful work with limited resources, offering expert-led sessions on practical topics like fundraising, operations, and care-centered leadership.
Introducing: The Connection Lottery
IndieSpace’s new Connection Lottery celebrates artists and organizers who show up and participate in community events by entering them into a year-end drawing for a $500 artist grant. It’s a way to recognize the value of presence, connection, and care in building a thriving creative ecosystem.
IndieSpace Deep Breath Reflections – February 12
Reflections on our experience assessing IndieSpace’s programs and planning for the future.
The First Recipient of IndieSpace’s Itty Bitty Mini Guaranteed Income Program
IndieSpace is excited to announce the first recipient of our Itty Bitty Mini Guaranteed Income Program, a groundbreaking 3-year pilot program designed to provide guaranteed income to NYC indie theater artists.
IndieSpace Deep Breath Reflections – January 27
Reflections on our experience assessing IndieSpace’s programs and planning for the future.
IndieSpace Deep Breath Reflections – January 13
Reflections on our experience assessing IndieSpace’s programs and planning for the future.
IndieSpace’s Deep Breath - Our plan for January and February
A note from Randi Berry about IndieSpace’s need to take a deep breath over January and February to ensure that we can support our community as best we can in the future.
Growing Small Budget Organizations – Oct. 7
Learn more about our Growing Small Budget Organizations call on October 7.
West Side Fest 2024 Wrap-Up
Thank you to everyone who supported last weekend’s West Side Fest. It was amazing to see so many folks come through to visit the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op (WVRC) and all of the cultural institutions along the west side of Manhattan.
Shameless Plugs from Indie Theater Discord Server
A collection of links and information from the Shameless Plugs channel on the Indie Theater Discord Server.
Guaranteed Income for Indie Theater Artists? YES, PLEASE!
Join IndieSpace, in collaboration with Creatives Rebuild NY, to learn more about Guaranteed Income and to help IndieSpace think through the nuts and bolts of an itty bitty mini GI pilot program that will launch in the fall.
Indie Theater Discord Server - A New Resource Hosted by IndieSpace
We are excited to share the Indie Theater Discord Server, a place for connection for the indie theater community. The Indie Theater Discord is a virtual home for artists to collaborate, communicate, and educate. You can learn about indie theater opportunities and network with like-minded artists and workers.
Warehouse Space in Red Hook
Coffey Street Studio, a 6,000 square foot warehouse space in Red Hook, is looking for like-minded theater, opera, dance, and visual artists and arts groups to partner with them.
IndieSpace Announces Artist Resource Opportunities for 2024
An overview of the artist opportunities planned for 2024.
Introducing India Shanelle
IndieSpace is elated that India Shanelle has joined our team as a Project Manager. India is a tremendous theater and nonprofit leader and is a member of our community. Please join us in welcoming her to our IndieSpace community!
The Big Give 2023 - Appreciation and Love
Sharing our thanks and love to the incredible people who made The Big Give happen!
Share your Giving Tuesday Campaign
We are sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the
IndieSpace community.
Cowork with us – December 5
Join IndieSpace for a co-working day at the Signature Theatre Lobby.
Work with us on Tuesday, December 5, from 12-4pm. You can work with us for the entire time or pop in for an hour.
The Big Give and Pay Your People Grants - November 28, 2023
Links and information for the The Big Give 2023 and our Pay Your People grant application!
