Artist Resources

Artist Resources

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


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2 Local Media List

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2 For Arts Organizations and Artists

3 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.

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

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

3 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

3 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

3 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/

3 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

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

3 Grant writing support
choicewordsithaca.com

3 Other Grant Websites
Grantstation.com
Grants.gov (federal)
Association of Fundraising Professionals

3 Copyright Law
www.copyright.gov

3 Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
www.vlany.org

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


2 Visual Artists

3 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

3 Artist Statement and Bio Advice
Click Here for pdf

3 Selling
https://foundwork.art
www.artdealers.org
www.fineartamerica
www.etsy.com
www.20×200.com
www.canvasondemand.com
www.ebay.com
Saatchiart.com
Pixels.com
Threadless.com
Society6.com

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


2 Literary

3 Community of Literary and Magazine Presses
www.clmp.org

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

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

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

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

2 Playwrights

3 International Centre for Women Playwrights
www.womenplaywrights.org


2 Performance

3 Dance Theatre Workshop
http://newyorklivearts.org/about/about.php
3 The Field
www.thefield.org

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

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

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


2 Film/Video

3 Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center www.harvestworks.org

3 International Documentary Association www.documentary.org

3 Rooftop Films www.rooftopfilms.com

3 Women Make Movies www.wmm.com

3 New York Media Arts Map www.nymediaartsmap.org