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ARTIST RESOURCES DIRECTORY
As artists, you are creative and talented in many ways, but the business of art can be quite a challenge for many who have focused their careers and studies on art: music, sculpture, theatre, dance and more! In this searchable directory we pull together professional development resources that will build your entrepreneurial skills and help you develop your art business.
If you are looking for upcoming workshops and resources, check out our Artist Opportunities listing.
MFT Smarter Scene 2021: Music Management & Release Strategies
Musical Family Tree presented an evening info session about music management: what to expect from a manager and when to seek one; we'll also be discussing release strategy with President of Toronto-based KL Management - Katrina Lopes.
on Thursday, 15 April 2021. Posted in Professional Development
Liability Insurance for Artists
A Resource from Freelancer's Union: Liability Insurance for Artists
Search options for writers and other freelancers here.
Looking for dental, health, and other sorts of insurance? Visit Freelancer's Union here.
on Tuesday, 13 April 2021. Posted in General Resources, Insurance
Filing Taxes for Creatives
Best Practices for Individuals Filing Taxes and Record-Keeping (gener8tor)
on Friday, 19 March 2021. Posted in COVID 19 Resources, Arts Council Resources, Business Tools and Resources, Professional Development, Taxes and Accounting
Unemployment Support for Creatives and Freelancers
Unemployment benefits for creatives and freelancers (gener8tor)
on Friday, 19 March 2021. Posted in COVID 19 Resources, Arts Council Resources, Business Tools and Resources, Professional Development
Artists Working in Community Handbook
Art and artists can shape the world around them, and for artists interested in integrating their work with their communities, Springboard For The Arts has compiled a handbook for artists to guide them through the process of integrating their art and their practice with their communities. Read on for more information!
on Saturday, 09 January 2021. Posted in Professional Development
How to Claim Paid Covid-19 Sick Leave as an Actor
From Backstage: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act introduced a tax credit for individuals and families that are losing work due to illness or caring for family members sick with Covid. The article is geared toward actors, but is applicable to anyone claiming self-employment income. Click onward for more information!
on Saturday, 09 January 2021. Posted in Theatre, Taxes and Accounting
Media Training for Artists
The Arts Council of Indianapolis presents a discussion with several of Indy's top arts and culture journalists. Learn how they choose the stories they cover, how to promote your own projects, and how to prepare for an interview. Click on for the video and list of panelists!
on Saturday, 12 December 2020. Posted in Arts Council Resources, Business Tools and Resources, PR/Marketing, Workshops
Your Better Bio: Describing Your Music And Describing Yourself
From Angela Myles Beeching at NewMusic USA: a guide for writing your musician bio. In answer to the universal question, "what's your music like?", the NewMusic team has detailed advice about giving a detailed answer, being specific while avoiding cliches. Read on for more information!
on Wednesday, 16 September 2020. Posted in Music, PR/Marketing
Artist Statement Guidelines From the Team at GYST
From the team at artist consultancy GYST (that's Getting Your Sh*t Together!), a set of guidelines for preparing your artist statement. Their comprehensive guidelenes cover everything from what to include, what not to include, with added thoughts on voice and style. They also include sample statements of different lengths. Click onward for details....
on Wednesday, 16 September 2020. Posted in Visual Arts, PR/Marketing
Writing An Elevator Pitch For Your Music
As a musician, being able to describe your music succinctly and in vivid terms is one of your most powerful marketing tools. Julia Rogers writes a guide for everything from using your fans to help craft your pitch, to integrating your elevator pitch into your social media. Read on for more information!
on Wednesday, 16 September 2020.
