General Resources

This page has links and resources for arts organizations, "all artist discplines," and then specfic resources for each.

Local Media List

(Updated Feb. 2022. If you see any mistakes or updates, please let us know. programs@artspartner.org)

For Arts Organizations and Artists

New York State Council on the Arts
NYSCA.org Through our core grantmaking activity, NYSCA awarded $43.8M in FY2020 to 2,500 organizations statewide through direct grants and regrants in our 15 programs; the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. NYSCA funding supports the visual, literary, media and performing arts and includes dedicated support for arts education and underserved communities. NYSCA further advances New York's creative culture by hosting convenings with leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.

New York Foundation on the Arts & NYFA Source
NYFA.org provides fiscal sponsorship, professional development, grants, and online resources for individual artists.

Candid and Candid Learning
https://candid.org/ Information about nonprofits, grants, funding and data. Learn at https://learning.candid.org/

Tompkins County Tourism Grants
The Tompkins County Tourism Program offers a variety of grant programs. All tourism grants are funded from the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax. The Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB) advises the Tompkins County Legislature on all tourism grant programs and awards. http://tompkinscountyny.gov/tourism/Grants

Tompkins Festivals
The Tompkins Festivals program assists tourism generating events in Tompkins County (NY) by providing free equipment rentals, technical assistance, and access to common information

Tompkins County Grants Development Center
The Center offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the grantseeking needs of County departments and programming affiliates. This unique central resource includes information on Federal and State funding as well as grant opportunities from local and private foundations.
https://www2.tompkinscountyny.gov/ctyadmin/grants/index

Human Services Coalition
Check out their workshop series and consulting services (i.e. help with board and staff relations) at hsctc.org
Funder Director - hsctc.org/funders/

New York Council of Non Profits (NYCON)
NYCON and its affiliates provide many services designed to meet the diverse needs of nonprofits throughout New York State and beyond. They have innovative programs and resources in almost every area of nonprofit operations and governance, helping nonprofits achieve sustainability and growth. Nycon.org

Guidestar
World’s largest source of information on not for profit organizations. guidestar.org

Raise-funds.com
a free knowledge base and virtual community center for the volunteer leadership and professional staff of nonprofit organizations. Raise-funds.com

Copyright Law www.copyright.gov

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts www.vlany.org

NY Sales Tax information http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/sales/pub750.pdf

CAP Artist Registry for all disciplines
Our very own registry on this website. E-mail programs@artspartner.org for instructions.

Visual Artists

Great Books
"The Artist's Guide", How to Make a Living Doing What you Love", by Jackie Battenfield

"Art/work, Everything You Need to Know (And Do) As Your Pursue Your Art Career" by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber

Artist Statement and Bio Advice
Click Here for pdf

Selling
https://foundwork.art/
www.artdealers.org
www.fineartamerica
www.etsy.com
www.20x200.com
www.canvasondemand.com
www.ebay.com
www.deviantART .com
500px .com
Saatchiart.com
Cafepress.com
Pixels.com
Threadless.com
Society6.com

Craft Shows Resources
www.juriedartservices.com
www.zapplication.org
http://artfairsourcebook.com/
http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/
http://handmade-business.com/
www.sunshineartist.com

Literary

Community of Literary and Magazine Presses www.clmp.org

Poets & Writers - The primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. www.pw.org

The New York State Literary Web Site www.nyslittree.org

The Arts Council of Finger Lakes provides information on resources to present work.
www.earts.org

Inkitt Writing Competition Directory https://www.inkitt.com/writing-contests-competitions

Playwrights

Contests and competitions www.playwritingopportunities.com

International Centre for Women Playwrights www.womenplaywrights.org

Performance

Dance Theatre Workshop http://newyorklivearts.org/about/about.php

The Field www.thefield.org

New Music Box - E-zine http://www.newmusicbox.org/

Meet the Composer https://www.newmusicusa.org/

Artist Farm www.artistfarm.com

American Composers Forum http://www.composersforum.org/

American Music Center http://www.amc.net

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers http://www.ascap.com/

Actors Fund -www.actorsfund.org

Film/Video

Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center www.harvestworks.org

International Documentary Association www.documentary.org

Rooftop Films www.rooftopfilms.com

Women Make Movies www.wmm.com

New York Media Arts Map www.nymediaartsmap.org

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