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*[https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-how-to-get-your-mfa-without-going-100k-in-debt Artsy | For Artists Who Can’t Afford to Get an MFA, Alternatives Now Abound]
*[https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-how-to-get-your-mfa-without-going-100k-in-debt Artsy | For Artists Who Can’t Afford to Get an MFA, Alternatives Now Abound]
*[https://studentloanhero.com/calculators/student-loan-prepayment-calculator/ Student Loan Repayment Calculator] - Determine how much to budget each month to pay off student loans.
*[https://studentloanhero.com/calculators/student-loan-prepayment-calculator/ Student Loan Repayment Calculator] - Determine how much to budget each month to pay off student loans.
*[http://createquity.com/2017/07/when-artistic-education-matters/ Createquity | When Artistic Education Matters]


== Emergency Resources ==
== Emergency Resources ==
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* [https://artlawjournal.com/basics-insurance-artists/ Art Law Journal | The Basics of Insurance for Artists] - A broad overview of types of insurance an artist might consider.
* [https://artlawjournal.com/basics-insurance-artists/ Art Law Journal | The Basics of Insurance for Artists] - A broad overview of types of insurance an artist might consider.
* [http://current.nyfa.org/post/154468902758/protect-yourself-from-fraudulent-job-listings NYFA | Protect Yourself from Fraudelent Job Listings] - How to avoid common job scams.
* [http://current.nyfa.org/post/154468902758/protect-yourself-from-fraudulent-job-listings NYFA | Protect Yourself from Fraudelent Job Listings] - How to avoid common job scams.
* [http://www.agora-gallery.com/advice/blog/2017/01/19/avoid-art-frauds/ Agora Gallery | How to Identify and Avoid Art Frauds] - Make sure you have the tools to recognize a fraudulent company and protect yourself and your art.


=== Self Care ===
=== Self Care ===
* [http://myartresources.com/category/self-care-for-artists/ My Art Resources | Self Care for Artists] - Five short articles on taking care of yourself to maximize productivity.
* [http://myartresources.com/category/self-care-for-artists/ My Art Resources | Self Care for Artists] - Five short articles on taking care of yourself to maximize productivity.
* [https://createmeditate.wordpress.com/author/rhondaschaller/ Rhonda Schiller | create meditate]


== Legal Services for Artists ==
== Legal Services for Artists ==
===Resources===
===Resources===
*[http://www.artbusiness.com/legalprobs.html ArtBusiness | Common Artist Legal Problems and How to Avoid Them]
* [http://www.artbusiness.com/legalprobs.html ArtBusiness | Common Artist Legal Problems and How to Avoid Them]
*[http://clancco.com/wp/ Clancoo] - News about art law.
* [http://clancco.com/wp/ Clancoo] - News about art law.
*[http://current.nyfa.org/post/67471483576/photographers-legal-rights NYFA | Photographers: Let the Shutters Fly] - Know your rights as a photographer.
* [http://current.nyfa.org/post/67471483576/photographers-legal-rights NYFA | Photographers: Let the Shutters Fly] - Know your rights as a photographer.
*[http://current.nyfa.org/post/67407870328/fair-use-appropriation NYFA | Business of Art: Copyright, Fair Use, and the New Borrowers]
* [http://current.nyfa.org/post/67407870328/fair-use-appropriation NYFA | Business of Art: Copyright, Fair Use, and the New Borrowers]
*[https://www.copyright.gov/ United States Copyright Office]
* [https://www.copyright.gov/ United States Copyright Office]
* [http://artsandbusinesscouncil.org/estate-planning-legacy-services-for-artists/ Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston | Estate Planning & Legacy Services]


===Legal Support===
===Legal Support===
*[https://law-arts.org/ Lawyers for the Creative Arts]
* [https://law-arts.org/ Lawyers for the Creative Arts]
*[https://law-arts.org/ Volunteer Lawyers for Artists - Chicago] - Legal help and open seminars.
* [https://law-arts.org/ Volunteer Lawyers for Artists - Chicago] - Legal help and open seminars.
*[http://vlany.org/ Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - New York City]
* [http://vlany.org/ Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - New York City]
*[https://theartistsandinventorslegalclinic.com/ The Artists' and Innovators' Legal Clinic - Boulder, CO]
* [https://theartistsandinventorslegalclinic.com/ The Artists' and Innovators' Legal Clinic - Boulder, CO]
*[https://www.calawyersforthearts.org/ California Lawyers for the Arts]
* [https://www.calawyersforthearts.org/ California Lawyers for the Arts]


== Personal Finance ==
== Personal Finance ==
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* [http://stockstreetblog.com/2017/05/17/personal-finance-for-artists/ Stockstreet Blog | Personal Finance for Artists] - Concise round-up of what artists should know about personal finance
* [http://stockstreetblog.com/2017/05/17/personal-finance-for-artists/ Stockstreet Blog | Personal Finance for Artists] - Concise round-up of what artists should know about personal finance
* [http://on-the-move.org/ On the Move] - Advice for traveling artists.
* [http://on-the-move.org/ On the Move] - Advice for traveling artists.
* [https://www.npr.org/sections/money/ Planet Money by National Public Radio] - Podcasts and other resources relating to financial topics relevant to the present time as well as finance's role in the art world.
* [https://www.youneedabudget.com/announcing-the-ynab-podcast/ YNAB - You Need a Budget] - A site to help artists with budgeting and finances.
* [http://lovepeoplemakemoney.com Love People + Make Money] - Hosted by broadcaster Kelly McCausey, these podcasts provide advice to artists about starting and developing their businesses, setting financial goals and budgeting.


=== General ===
=== General ===
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* [http://www.wisebread.com/ WiseBread] - Financial health and general wellbeing.
* [http://www.wisebread.com/ WiseBread] - Financial health and general wellbeing.
* [http://www.investopedia.com/ Investopedia] - News and advice for investing.
* [http://www.investopedia.com/ Investopedia] - News and advice for investing.
* [http://www.richdad.com/radio The Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert Kiyosaki] - This radio show familiars listeners with complex financial topics and address current events related to finance and the economy


== Professional Development ==
== Professional Development ==
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* [https://www.theartcareerproject.com The Art Career Project] - Provides resources for career and skill development.
* [https://www.theartcareerproject.com The Art Career Project] - Provides resources for career and skill development.
* [https://www.danceusa.org Dance/USA]
* [https://www.danceusa.org Dance/USA]
* [http://www.americanorchestras.org League of American Orchestras] - Provides support for orchestras throughout America.
* [https://www.tcg.org/default.aspx Theatre Communications Group] - Offers a variety of resources and opportunities in the way of programs, services, grants, networking, etc.


=== Articles, Workshops, & Other Links===
=== Articles, Workshops, & Other Links===
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* [http://makeartwork.org Make.Art.Work]
* [http://makeartwork.org Make.Art.Work]
* [http://www.somarts.org SOMArts] - Provides classes in photography, printmaking, ceramics, etc. and programs for artists as well as exhibition and event listings.
* [http://www.somarts.org SOMArts] - Provides classes in photography, printmaking, ceramics, etc. and programs for artists as well as exhibition and event listings.
* [http://www.theartistnextlevel.com/category/interviews/ The Artist Next Level] - A podcast to help artists set goals and provide tips related to professional development.
* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneurial-thought-leaders/id80867514?mt=2 Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders] - A podcast dedicated to a discussion of entrepreneurship.
* [http://lezleydavidson.com/podcast-art-answers-ampersands/ The Art A&A Podcast] - A podcast dedicated to helping creative individuals with professional development.
* [https://www.eofire.com Entrepreneurs on Fire] - Resources dedicated to aiding entrepreneurs in their pursuits.


=== Consultations & Workshops ===
=== Consultations & Workshops ===
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* [http://www.iaeou.me IAEOU] - Offers professional development resources and social media services to help your business grow.
* [http://www.iaeou.me IAEOU] - Offers professional development resources and social media services to help your business grow.
* [https://clarkhulingsfund.org The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists] -Provides resources and podcasts related to business development.
* [https://clarkhulingsfund.org The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists] -Provides resources and podcasts related to business development.
=== Inventory Management ===
* [https://www.artworkarchive.com/artists Artwork Archive] - An online tool that provides artists the tools they need to get organized, save time and run their business with confidence.
* [https://orangenius.com Orangenius] - Tools to help artists with business development
* [http://joanmitchellfoundation.org/artist-programs/call Joan Mitchell Foundation | Creating a Living Legacy (CALL)]
=== The Art Market ===
* [http://createquity.com/2011/05/tedx-talk/ Createquity | TEDx Talk: “Never Heard of ‘Em”: Why Citizen Curators (not Daddy’s Money) Should Decide Who Gets to Be an Artist]
* [http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/blogs/all-blogs/degrees-of-distinction/2016/10/art-business-today-institute-new-handbook.html Sotheby's Institute of Art | Art Business Today: 20 Key Topics] - Art handbook by Director of Sotheby's Institute, London and Head of Art Business Studies, London
* [http://www.agora-gallery.com/advice/blog/2017/01/19/avoid-art-frauds/ Agora Gallery | How to Identify and Avoid Art Frauds] - Make sure you have the tools to recognize a fraudulent company and protect yourself and your art.
* [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-marketing-action-podcasts-from-alyson-b-stanfield/id217733522?mt=2 Art Marketing Action] - A podcast dedicated to helping artists navigate through the art market.
* [https://arttactic.com/podcasts/ Art Tactic] - A podcast that discusses the current state of the art market and topics relating to the art market.
* [http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artistshelpingartists Artists Helping Artists] - A podcasted dedicated to helping artists sell their work.
* [https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/13-do-s-and-don-ts-to-stand-out-at-an-art-fair?utm_campaign=13dosanddonts&utm_source=newsletterclass Artwork Archive | 13 Do's and Don'ts to Stand Out at an Art Fair]
* [https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/how-to-get-accepted-to-more-art-fairs?utm_campaign=5-tips-for-art-fairs&utm_source=newsletterclass Artwork Archive | How to Get Accepted to More Art Fairs]
* [https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/the-ultimate-art-fair-packing-list?utm_campaign=art-fair-packing-list&utm_source=newsletterclass Artwork Archive | The Ultimate Art Fair Packing List]


== Books  ==
== Books  ==
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* [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Inc-Essential-Building-Career/dp/145212826X/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_1_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=145212826X&pd_rd_r=Y2VJXBV56M9AN89M6Y2N&pd_rd_w=Cx4OR&pd_rd_wg=ijiw4&psc=1&refRID=Y2VJXBV56M9AN89M6Y2N Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist], Lisa Congdon, 2014 ($11.52) - Advice on turning your passion into profit, with chapters on copyrighting, marketing, licensing and more.
* [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Inc-Essential-Building-Career/dp/145212826X/ref=pd_rhf_cr_s_cp_1_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=145212826X&pd_rd_r=Y2VJXBV56M9AN89M6Y2N&pd_rd_w=Cx4OR&pd_rd_wg=ijiw4&psc=1&refRID=Y2VJXBV56M9AN89M6Y2N Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist], Lisa Congdon, 2014 ($11.52) - Advice on turning your passion into profit, with chapters on copyrighting, marketing, licensing and more.
* [http://www.artistsu.org/making/#.WPl6llLMyEJ Making Your Life as an Artist - Book and Workbook], Andrew Simonet
* [http://www.artistsu.org/making/#.WPl6llLMyEJ Making Your Life as an Artist - Book and Workbook], Andrew Simonet
* [https://createmeditate.wordpress.com/book-create-your-art-career/ Create Your Art Career: Practical Tools, Visualizations, and Self-Assessment Exercises for Empowerment and Success by Rhonda Schaller]


=== Writing ===
=== Writing ===

Latest revision as of 15:31, 1 March 2018

Welcome! This is a resource for people who are invested in improving the lives of artists everywhere.

We have three pages for resources geared towards your work:


Marketing

Sale Strategies

Internet and Social Media

Education

Emergency Resources

Funding

Writing a Grant Application

Grant Listings

Individual Grants

Crowdfunding

  • Patreon - Alternative source for funding through subscription system.
  • Emphas.is - Crowdfunding for "meaningful projects."
  • Pozible - Crowdfunding for projects.
  • RocketHub - Global community for entrepreneurs.
  • Indiegogo - Launchpad for entrepreneurial ideas.
  • ArtistShare - Crowdfunding resource dedicated to artists.

Scholarships

Emergency Funding

Job Search

Housing and Studio Space

Residencies

Picking a Residency

Residency Listings

Care & Preparedness

Health Care

Insurance & Preparedness

Self Care

Legal Services for Artists

Resources

Legal Support

Personal Finance

For Artists

General

Professional Development

Websites

Articles, Workshops, & Other Links

Consultations & Workshops

Inventory Management

The Art Market

Books

Professional Development

Writing

Personal Finance

Fostering Creativity

Productivity

General