Capacity Building Through Development

Leads the “No Artists, No Art” campaign to protect visual artists' rights in the generative AI ecosystem through public awareness and policy advocacy.

Provides publications, programs, and services to advance the social, economic, and professional interests of graphic artists, including resources that support career development and rights protection.

Provides official peer review letters to assist visual artists in securing O1B visas for extraordinary ability, supporting their international mobility and recognition.

Advocates for ethical AI practices by endorsing legislation such as the Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting Act to ensure transparency and protect artists' intellectual property.

Produces and distributes the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, now in its 17th edition, which provides comprehensive guidance on pricing, contracts, legal rights, and emerging industry issues including generative AI and NFTs.

Hosts educational webinars, including free sessions on collective licensing and compensation models for artists whose work is used to train AI systems.

Offers professional development programs and support for artists, aimed at enhancing their skills and career advancement.

Organized and led workshops for artists, reaching 400 participants.

Presented artwork to the public through in-person and virtual exhibitions, benefiting a combined total of 8,500 individuals.

Provides dance, drama, and computer classes for seniors of all ages and abilities, including seated dance exercises, improvisational drama activities, and technology workshops. Programs aim to improve mental ability, confidence, and creative thinking, with opportunities for seniors to present original plays and performances in the community.

Produces and performs interactive monthly musical revues for seniors at community centers and senior facilities in the Bronx, including Pelham Senior Center and Rochdale Village Senior Center. Performances feature audience-requested songs and music from the 1920s to 1950s, such as jazz standards, big band, blues, and early rock and roll.

Stages a series of thematic musical revues that explore American cultural evolution through music, including tributes to Broadway, Motown, African-American musical contributions, women in music, and the multicultural roots of rock and roll. These productions are performed at public events such as street fairs, health fairs, festivals, and community centers.

Offers a free business development program that includes one-on-one coaching, online workshops, and an enewsletter to support New York City entrepreneurs, with a focus on artist entrepreneurs seeking to monetize creative work and grow their businesses. Served 400 entrepreneurs through the BizBeyond project.

Conducts advocacy efforts to raise awareness among Americans about the Sarabande Foundation’s programs that support emerging creatives.

Awards grants and scholarships to support emerging artists, designers, and students, including funding for study at prestigious institutions in London and relief of financial strain for creative practitioners.

Operates a public events program that includes talks and workshops to develop creative and business skills, having supported tens of thousands of participants and nurtured over 150 artists and designers.

Provides capacity-building programs focused on developing leadership and professional skills among students and professionals in creative disciplines.

Supports educational and charitable initiatives that promote creativity and artistic development within the community.