What's Inside?

New LIAA Member Perk, Grants,

Calls for Art, and Creative Sector Support

NEW MEMBER BENEFIT:

ACCESS POWERFUL GRANT PROSPECTING TOOLS

EXCLUSIVELY FOR CURRENT LIAA MEMBERS

We’re excited to offer a new, exclusive member-only perk:

• A 2-week free trial + 1 FREE month of Instrumentl

One of the most powerful and user-friendly grant prospecting platforms available today.

This is not a sponsored or commissioned partnership—we’re active users sharing access to a resource we genuinely believe in. Through our referral, you’ll receive over a month of free use.

What is Instrumentl?

Instrumentl helps nonprofit teams:

• Discover active, relevant grants tailored to your mission
• Track deadlines and manage proposals in one dashboard
• Access historical funder data and giving trends

Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to level up your strategy, it’s a smart, streamlined way to work efficiently and find the right fit.

Why We’re Offering This

Grant funding is competitive—but we believe Long Island’s creative sector deserves every advantage. When more of our members are prepared, professional, and strategic in their fundraising, we all win:

• Stronger proposals
• Better funder relationships
• A more visible and viable regional arts ecosystem

Ready to Activate Your Access?

Once you complete the request form below, we’ll review your submission and send:

• Your personalized Instrumentl referral link
• Step-by-step instructions to get started
• Access to a 2-week free trial, plus a credit worth one month of Basic if you choose to subscribe

 Important Notes:

• Please allow 2–5 business days to receive your link.
• Your trial must be activated within 10 days of receiving it.
• If you're not ready to begin, we recommend waiting to request access until you can take full advantage.
• Limit: one trial per organization.
• Instrumentl serves U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with annual operating revenue of $90,000 or more, or consultants working with nonprofits that meet these two requirements. (Please confirm your eligibility before requesting your referral link.)

Claim Your Free Instrumentl Trial

Exhibitions & Artist Calls

Long Island Aquarium 25th Anniversary Art Call

Who: Visual artists of all ages; separate category for K–12 students

From: Long Island Aquarium

What: Juried exhibition of aquatic-themed artwork with cash prizes

When: 

Submission deadline: June 7, 2025;

Student submissions: June 13, 2025

More Info: longislandaquarium.com

Contact: [email protected]

Rooted In Verse

Who: Artists inspired by poetry

From: Huntington Arts Council & Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

What: Juried exhibition drawing inspiration from selected poems in Leaves of Grass

When: 

Submission deadline: June 4, 2025;

Exhibition: July 22 – August 24, 2025

More Info: huntingtonarts.org

Contact: [email protected]

Long Live Long Island

Who: Photographers aged 16 and older

From: The Art Guild in partnership with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

What: Juried photography exhibition showcasing uplifting Long Island landscapes

When: 

Submission deadline: May 19, 2025

More Info: theartguild.org

Contact: [email protected]

Featured Artist of the Month – 2025

Who: Visual artists interested in showcasing a small solo exhibit

From: Islip Arts Council Gallery

What: Ongoing open call to be the Featured Artist of the Month with a mini solo wall exhibition (180” x 72”)

When: 

Rolling submissions for 2025 (apply anytime)

More Info: isliparts.org

Contact: [email protected]

Funding Opportunities

2025 Independent Projects Grants

Who: New York State-based individuals or teams in design fields

From: The Architectural League of New York & NYSCA

What: 25 grants of $10,000 each for independent design projects

When: 

Application deadline: June 4, 2025

More Info: archleague.org

Contact: [email protected]

NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants

Who: NYSCA-funded nonprofit arts organizations with budgets under $3M

From: New York State Council on the Arts & NYFA

What: Grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 to establish or build reserve funds

When: 

Application deadline: June 17, 2025

More Info: nyfa.org

Info Session: May 13, 2025 | 2PM

Contact: Audrey Thao Berger

Bi-Monthly Community Impact Micro Grant

Who: Artists and nonprofit organizations in Nassau and Suffolk counties

From: Huntington Arts Council

What: Grants of $2,500 for arts-centered programs with community impact

When: 

Round 3 application deadline: May 23, 2025; Notification by: June 9, 2025

More Info: huntingtonarts.org

Contact: [email protected]

Amazon Business Small Business Grants

Who: Visual artists interested in showcasing a small solo exhibit

From: Amazon Business

What: Grants up to $25,000, plus additional prizes including Business Prime memberships and Amazon devices

When: 

Application deadline: May 23, 2025

More Info: business.amazon.com

Creation & Development Fund (CDF) Grant

Who: Artists (individuals or ensembles) with a committed U.S.-based partner presenter or organization

From: National Performance Network (NPN)

What: Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to support the creation, development, and public sharing of new artistic work that advances racial and cultural justice

When: 

Application deadline: May 20, 2025

More Info: npnweb.org

Contact: [email protected]

Arts Partnership Grant Programs (NYC Based)

Who: Eligible NYC schools partnering with local arts organizations

From: NYC Department of Education

What: Grants up to $15,000 for multi-week arts residencies tailored to diverse learners and early learners

When: 

Application deadline: June 20, 2025

More Info: infohub.nyced.org

Contact: [email protected]

Professional Development

Nonprofit Update 2025

Who: Nonprofit executives, board members, and professionals

From: Cerini & Associates, LLP

What: Half-day virtual conference covering nonprofit sector trends and strategies

When: 

May 20, 2025, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

More Info: ceriniandassociates.com

Contact: [email protected]

Fundraising Tools and Resources Presentation

Who: Nonprofit organizations

From: Miller Business Center & Long Island Museum Association

What: Virtual presentation on free fundraising tools and resources

When: 

May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM

More Info: longislandmuseumassociation.org

Contact: [email protected]

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