PAID STUDIO ASSISTANT???CAN U HELP ME OUT?

Hey,
I'm an Itlian/ British Artist.
I'm currently looking for the opportunity to work in an artist studio/gallery to enable me to support myself in NYC next year.
I have sampled the art scene in NYC and greatly feel that my work would progres well being in that environment it would also give me the chance to expand my thoughts and ideas and continuing study.
Obviously me being a British passport holder make things difficult for me to live and work in the states without some form of sponsorship or grant.
Can anyone give me some advice on where i should be looking for this opportunity????Grant?Sponsorship?
If you feel you can help me please feel free to email me on
[email protected]
Thank you so much and if i can help you out anytime then that's not a problem!
Thank you for your time
Lilly