Join us on Sept 6th at the @BuffaloAKG for a screening & panel discussion of "Tales from the Porch IV: Art is a Language,". Curated by @AiTheAnomaly, this documentary showcases artists Julia Bottoms, Bob Fleming, George Afedzi Hughes, Dr. Phyllis Thompson, and Muhammad Zaman.

INSPIRAT10N: Reflecting on the Ignite Buffalo Finals 🚀 On July 11, 2018, we celebrated an incredible milestone with the Ignite Buffalo Finals, a business grant and mentorship program designed to promote sustainable growth, job creation, and ongoing education for local small business owners. Ignite Buffalo, brought to life by 43North, @facebook, @MandT_Bank, and other partners awarded $1 million in grants to 27 small businesses, equipping them with resources to grow their companies. For one year, they benefited from a curated program with industry experts, educational programming, and workshops, all aimed at fostering their success. Thank you to all our partners, mentors, and community members who made this initiative possible. Your support continues to drive innovation and growth in our region. While we are often asked if we will be hosting another Ignite Buffalo event, there are no plans at the moment. However, the future is full of possibilities with the right partnerships. Special Thanks: René Jones, David Jakubowski, William (Bill) J. Maggio, Eric Reich, Byron Brown, Nathan Benson, Pete Cimino (@whereslloyd), Jamil Cruz, Eric Feldstein, and Melissa Bradley Partners: @facebook , @MandT_Bank, @awscloud, @QuickBooks, @WordPress, and @WooCommerce Recipients: Black Monarchy, Buffalo All Star, @BreadHive, Groundwork Market Garden, @Grooperative, @GetFokusdPro, @barrelnbrine, @RevolutionBFLO, @OxfordPennant, Spoke & Dagger Co., @BuffaloDistill, @Top_Seedz, Om Nohm Gluten Free, @crownbflo, Dani-Fit Inc, Rooted Locally, LLC, @MobileEcoSteam, Whole Nine Wellness, @flowerstand716, The Law Office of Stephanie A. Adams, P, @PaperMiracle, Casa Azul, Always Something Farm, @Jeca_bar, Executive Sweeps LLC, La'Movement Fitness LLC, Abyssinia Ethiopian Cuisine #ThePowerof10 #IgniteBuffalo #43North #BuffaloNY #SmallBusiness

Thank you to Aitina Fareed-Cooke and her team at @GetFokusdPro for the beautiful words and video that lift up the vision of liberation Ms. Gail Wells strived for through #BuffaloFreedomGardens; so particularly resonant on #Juneteenth this year. 🎥: youtube.com/watch?v=G-WmTF9Y…

Before our Community Auntie gained her wings she planted 10 trees on the East Side of Buffalo as part of the Freedom Forest project. Join us in celebrating Gail V. Wells' legacy. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/G-WmTF9YOfw #Buffalo #FreedomForest #CommunityLegacy"

This past year we proudly collaborated with @VillaMariaClg (along with a few @getfokusdproductions ‘Kreative partners) to empower their Digital Media & Communications students through hands-on digital storytelling experiences with real community impact!

2023 Year in Review: youtube.com/watch?v=SIzPEb-G… Capture: 50 stories were captured through photo & film Teach: 20 Arts & Education Workshops and Residencies taught Give Back: Invested in 5 Fokus'd Kreatives (emerging artists) providing them with income earning opportunities

Whether you’re seeking your first engineering role or planning your next career move, finding the right opportunity can feel like a full-time job. This 🧵 contains a few tips to help you optimize your job search and increase the likelihood that you’ll reach your goals.

Join us tomorrow Sunday, May 21st at 2pm at the @BPArtCenter for a performance by @AiTheAnomaly and panel discussion from the @GetFokusdPro Fokus’d Kreatives. This event is free and open to the public.

We are still overwhelmed by the love and support from our community. You all truly showed up for our Fokus’d Kreatives. Thanks to the @ArtsCRNY Artist Employment Program our founder @AiTheAnomaly is able to continue this creative work with the next generation of leaders.

Thanks so much @am_buffalo for highlighting our Fokus’d Kreatives!! Be sure to check out the exhibit on this Friday, April 28th at 5pm at @BuffArtsStudio

wkbw.com/am-buffalo/tales-fr… @GetFokusdPro @AiTheAnomaly @ArtsCRNY

Fokus’d Kreatives is a creative arts apprenticeship that supports Emerging Artists as they develop within the creative arts field. Emerging Artists are presented with opportunities to engage in conceptual projects, earn income, and exhibit their work. Link in bio to learn more

We are super excited to be connected to @BuffArtsStudio through @AiTheAnomaly and the collaborative work being done through the @ArtsCRNY Artists Employment Program! Can’t wait to see this exhibit come to life!

Thank you Brandi & Jackeysi for trusting Get Fokus’d Productions.

See an abridged version of Tales from the Porch showcased at @BPArtCenter among the work of several contemporary artists. More info: Sharing Our View: bit.ly/40SGyJ2 Tales from the Porch: bit.ly/3YN0yv8

“The Place Where Creatives Reside.” Written by our founder Aitina Fareed-Cooke @aitheanomaly in partnership with @buffaloartsstudio This visual poem was made possible through @ArtsCRNY Artist Employment Program #CreativesRebuildNewYork #VisualPoetry #CreativeArtsStrategist

This Week’s Fokus: Tales from the Porch Episode 6: Gail V. Wells is available right now! Link in our bio!

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This Week’s Fokus… Upcoming Events: Link in bio