Artist
and Organizational Toolkit
Provided by the
Arts
Council for Wyoming County, 31 South Main St., Perry, New York
| Artist Opportunities | Arts-in-Education | Business & Legal | Grant Funding |
| Grant Proposal Writing | Legislative Contacts | Non-Profit Management | NYS Service Agencies |
ArtDeadline.com-
the internet's most comprehensive resource for art deadline information;
subscription for
12 months is $24.00 and you receive information on jobs, shows/ exhibits,
grants etc.
Arts Resource Network- The Arts Resource Network is a link to existing financial and human resources and builds capacity for the future. It includes easy centralized access to information about a range of public and private opportunities. Click here to access the part of the site that supplies a variety of resources on how to write artist resumes and develop portfolios.
World Wide Art Resources- a collection of fine art information: artists, museums, galleries, fine art, art history, art education, antiques, dance, theatre, and more
Writers Digest- This is an on-line guide for writers to help with a variety of writers’ needs, such as publishing work, finding resources, improvement of writing skills…etc.
American Institute of Graphic Arts- good web site to find information about graphic arts and news articles about different graphic design news
American Association of Community Theatre- AACT offers a wide range of opportunities to share experiences, problems, successes and love of theatre. The AACT site offers a variety of resources for the theatre community.
Finger Lakes Artists Network- Finger Lakes Artists Network provides local Finger Lake region artists with valuable resources such as lists of galleries, festivals and shows, lists of art organizations in the area, and more.
Association of Teaching Artists- is a not for profit advocacy organization that brings together artists who teach in schools and in the community to educate, collaborate, and communicate; the site is complied with a variety of resources such as job listings, resource rooms, discussion rooms, etc.
Rochester Art Club- This organization's purpose is to advance the artistic growth of its professional membership and to contribute wherever possible to the cultural enrichment of the community. Membership in the Rochester Art Club, currently numbering about 170, is achieved through a juried selection process.
CEPA Gallery- CEPA's scope is international, providing a forum for artists and curators throughout the world. At the same time, CEPA supports and exhibits the work of artists in the Western New York region, which we define as Allegheny, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties and the territories of the Tuscarora and Seneca Nations.
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center- Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center is a multi-disciplinary arts center in Buffalo, NY which for over 25 years has presented contemporary art to audiences in the Western New York region. Hallwalls mission is to support the creation and presentation of new work in the visual, media, performing, and literary arts.
Weavers Guild of Rochester- This is an educational organization formed to foster interest in weaving and related fiber arts and to encourage the exchange of information and inspiration among its members. Anyone interested in weaving is welcome to join. Our members are located primarily in the Rochester, N.Y., area, with "newsletter members" living throughout the United States and around the world.
Squeaky Wheel- Squeaky Wheel/Buffalo Media Resources supports and promotes the creation of film, video, and digital/computer art by independent and community media makers in Buffalo and Western NY.
ADAM- the Art, Design, Architecture & Media Information Gateway, is a service being developed to help you find useful, quality-assured information on the Internet in the following subject areas: Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, Applied Arts, Media, Theory, Museum Studies, and conservation, and professional practices.
Monna World Art Gallery- This site provides a listing for Galleries all over the US also has a list of art agencies, schools, agents, auction houses, and more.
New York Folklore Society- The New York Folklore Society (NYFS) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers a wide range of programs and services designed to nurture traditional arts and culture in the communities where they originate, foster the sharing of folk traditions across cultural boundaries, and further cultural equity and cross-cultural understanding.
What you need to know about crafts - informative website covering marketing and business issues related to the crafts industry.
Americans for the Arts- national information regarding funding, community development, arts education, and public affairs; easy to follow site
ArtsEdNet- many great ideas for art teachers
Arts Education Partnership- promoting essential role of arts in the learning and development of every child and in the improvement of America's schools
Connect for Kids- arts and youth development information
Internet Art Resource- This site is inspired by a concern for the lack art education and exposure, due to financial cutbacks in schools, the site hopes to reveal the various paths taken by artists, and the influences that allowed them to flourish.
Starting and Growing a Business in New York State: General information and links to publications to help operate a business in New York State, and online legal forms to get started. http://www.tax.state.ny.us/sbc/starting_business.htm
Arts & Business Council, Inc- stimulating partnerships between the artists and business that benefit both sectors and communities they serve
Carroll Michels - Career Coach and Artist Advocate- helping artists develop their careers; includes career consultation information, workshops and resources
Artist Help Network- a free information service designed to help artists take control of their careers. The network assists artists in locating information, resources, guidance, and advice on a comprehensive range of career-related topics. The network focuses primarily on subjects of interest in the fine artists. People working in the applied arts, arts administration, and arts-related fields will also find this site useful.
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Home Page- support only given to individuals via competitive fellowships
Poets & Writers Online Homepage- great resource for creative writers; tons of resources and easy to use
The Foundation Center - Grantmaker Info- find particular foundation or grantmaker information using the search engine on this page
The Grantmanship Center(TGCI)- grant information galore; cool link to today's grant announcements from the Federal Register
The New York Foundation for the Arts- special links for artists, organizations and donors; serving individual artists, promoting their freedom to develop and create and providing the broader public with opportunities to experience and understand their work
USIA Fulbright Program- grants available for international education and research The Grantsmanship Center Magazine - Proposal Writing/Grantseeking- CD ROM available, which includes top funded proposals with application guidelines, so you can read them and see how successful applicants responded.Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management- useful links for non-profit organizations
ArtsWire- from NYFA; newsletter updated weekly; a lot of information for NY State artists and organizations
The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations- provides leadership, vision, services and resources necessary for success of community based arts and cultural organizations in NYS
Arts
& Business Council, Inc
New York Foundation for
the Arts