Artists' Assets - Fifth Edition
Artist Trust collects information about hundreds of organizations, agencies, guilds and service providers that offer vital resources for artists of all disciplines. Those we find to be the most useful we compile into our Artists' Assets resource guide.
Content
artists’ assets
a professional resource guide for artists
over 100 new entries!
2008 EDITION
Artists’ Assets – Fifth Edition Production Team: Miguel Guillen, Information Services Manager Gina Corsiglia, Programs Intern Lila Hurwitz, Communications Manager Special thanks to: Fidelma McGinn, Executive Director Deverick Martin, Technical Support Heather Joy Helbach-Olds, Director of Programs Claudia Bach for her insight on the health insurance section James Hascall for his preparation of the earthquake preparedness article
We gratefully acknowledge the following organizations for their support.
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About Artist Trust
Vision Artist Trust envisions a future where artists throughout Washington State have access to the resources they need to express their creative spirit and where artists are held in the highest esteem. Mission Statement Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. To accomplish its mission, Artist Trust raises funds from an array of sources in order to: Give financial grants, through a peer review process, to individual artists working in the visual, performing, media, literary, and interdisciplinary arts; Serve as a professional information resource for artists and encourage artists to support each other; and, Provide recognition and support for the contributions artists make to the lives of people of Washington State and for the merit and integrity of artists' work.
Grant Programs
Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Program The GAP Program provides support for artist-generated projects. GAP awards are open to artists of all disciplines and offer a maximum of $1,500 for projects. GAP applications are accepted each year at the end of February. Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship The Fellowship Program awards $6,500 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability. Fellowships are awarded in two-year cycles with applications due in June. Please consult our website for the upcoming year’s Fellowship categories. Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement The Twining Humber Award offers a $10,000 award annually to a female, visual artist, over the age of 60 from Washington State who has dedicated 25 or more years of her life to creating art. Eligible artists must be nominated and nomination forms are accepted each year in January.
Information Services
Possibilities, published six times annually, is a comprehensive 4-page publication of deadline-based opportunities for artists, including: residency programs, grants and fellowships, exhibition, performing and publishing opportunities. Art Source is our quarterly newsletter full of articles relevant to artists and arts patrons across Washington State. (re)Source is our biweekly email newsletter, which keeps you informed of new additions to our website and other timely events and opportunities. Artists’ Assets, is a comprehensive professional resource guide for artists, with listings ranging from healthcare and emergency assistance programs to employment and business development resources. Visit www.artisttrust.org for additional resources including employment opportunities, studio space and housing listings, current calls and much more. The Artist’s Assets Area, located at our office, is a walk-in artist resource center full of professional development books and periodicals, a computer and printer, and much more. Open Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm. EDGE, a Professional Development Training Program for Visual Artists, is offered each year. The program consists of 50 hours of training with a hands-on, interactive curriculum, providing a comprehensive survey of
About Artist Trust cont’d professional practices, including Business Concerns, Professional Portfolio, Marketing and more. EDGE applications are accepted annually in March. Tuition fee; financial assistance is available. Workshops are offered throughout the year and around the state on topics such as How to Build a Strong Grant Application and Moving Forward: Resources for Artists. Visit our website for the current schedule.
About Artists’ Assets
In the course of fulfilling the Information Services portion of the Artist Trust mission, Artist Trust collects information about hundreds of organizations, agencies, guilds and service providers that offer vital resources to artists. We compile a selection of these organizations into this resource guide that we call Artists' Assets. It is our hope that artists will find Artists’ Assets to be a useful tool in their professional lives. Artist Trust obtains the information in this guide from a variety of sources and research avenues. Please be advised that Artist Trust does not necessarily endorse the organizations, businesses, and services listed in this publication. Artist Trust does, however, make every effort to ensure the relevance and accuracy of the information provided. To insure complete up-to-date information, always contact any of the provided organizations directly. Artist Trust is continually adding to and updating this information. If you know of a resource that could help a fellow artist or if you find something listed to be inaccurate, or if you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact us so we may continue to provide valuable and accurate information to artists.
How to use this guide
Use the table of contents below to locate a category of interest and its section within the guide by page number. Each section will provide a list of the resources available on that subject. To learn more about a listed organization, refer to the Directory of Resources where you will find the organization listed in alphabetical order, or use the index at the back of the publication.
CONTENTS Section Category
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1 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES ................................................................. 1 2 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ......................................................................................................... 2 3 LEGAL ..................................................................................................................................... 2 4 PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND EVENT INSURANCE ............................................................... 3 5 ART HANDLING COMPANIES................................................................................................ 3 6 WORK SPACE AND HOUSING ............................................................................................. 3 7 HEALTH RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 4 8 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES .......................................................................................... 5 9 NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY ....................................................... 5 10 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ............................................................................ 5 11 EMPLOYMENT........................................................................................................................ 6 12 FUNDING, EXHIBITION AND OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................... 6 13 DOCUMENTATION OF ART ................................................................................................... 8 14 PROMOTION .......................................................................................................................... 8 15 RESOURCES FOR LITERARY ARTISTS............................................................................... 9 16 RESOURCES FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS ........................................................................ 9 17 RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS............................................................................ 9 18 RESOURCES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS ................................................................................ 10 19 RESOURCES FOR NATIVE ARTISTS ................................................................................. 10 20 RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES ............................................................. 11 21 RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS ................................................................................. 11 22 ADVOCACY........................................................................................................................... 11 DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES........................................................................................................... 12 SUPPLEMENTAL ARTICLES .............................................................................................................. 69 INDEX……………................................................................................................................................. 81
1: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Starting and Running a Business or Nonprofit
Access Washington ArtBusiness.com Artist Help Network Artist Trust Artists Foundation ArtNetwork Artrepeneur Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council Center for Nonprofit Management Chronicle of Philanthropy City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Crafts Report Donors Forum Executive Service Corps of Washington Grants and Related Resources GS1 US GuideStar Master License Service National Association for the SelfEmployed New York Foundation for the Arts Nonprofit Center Nonprofit Assistance Center NPower Philanthropy Journal Puget Sound Grantwriters Association SCORE Small Business Administration Small Business Service Bureau Society of North American Goldsmiths Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company United Way of King County Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help Washington Lawyers for the Arts Washington Small Business Development Center Working Today
Accounting and Financial Management Services
A & E Tax Service, Inc. Artist Pension Trust Choder, Howard Dewer, Meeks and Ekram PC Emmer, Hilary Harris, Justin Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC Media Bistro Riley Associates, PC Sund & Associates
Appraisal Services
American Society of Appraisers Art-Care.com International Society of Appraisers
Copyright, Patents and Trademark Information
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained Copyright Website US Copyright Office US Patent and Trademark Office
Small Business Loans
Community Capital Development Count Me In ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia Small Business Administration Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help
Advisors for Artists and Nonprofits
AdvisArts Consulting Art Tech Publishing ArtSparks Boguch, Janet David Miller Grantwriting and Consulting Deborah Paine Fine Art Services First People's Fund J'net Smith, Inc. Pam Saari, LLC Rebel Content Sedrat Arts Shunpike Spirit Heart Journeys Creativity Coach Springboard for the Arts The Field Weiss, Peggy Works Consulting
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2: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
All Disciplines
Allied Arts of Seattle Arts Enrichment Fractured Atlas Jack Straw Productions New York Foundation for the Arts Shunpike
Film / Media Arts
Bay Area Video Coalition Film Arts Foundation Film/Video Arts IMAGE Film & Video Center Independent Feature Project International Documentary Association Northwest Film Center Northwest Film Forum The Field Third World Newsreel Women Make Movies
Visual Arts
Blue Earth Alliance
See article on Fiscal Sponsorship – Articles section 3: LEGAL
All Disciplines
Artquest Tenants Union American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Chapter CLEAR Intake Creative Commons Dispute Resolution Center First Amendment Project Free Expression Policy Project King County Bar Association McChesney, Sean National Coalition Against Censorship Nolo Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates Northwest Women's Law Center Open Door Legal Space StarvingArtistsLaw.com Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Washington Mediation Association Washington State Bar Association Washington Lawyers for the Arts New York Foundation for the Arts
Artists with Disabilities
Alliance of People with disAbilities
Film/Media Arts
School of Communication, American University
Literary Arts
American Society of Journalists and Authors Authors Registry, Inc. National Writers Union Authors Guild American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Performing Arts
Broadcast Music, Inc. Sussman, Neil Dramatists Guild of America Jazz Foundation of America
Visual Arts
Art Resource Inc. Artists Rights Society
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4: PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE
Insurance Providers & Resources
American Craft Council Arts & Entertainment Insurance Crafts Report CSI Insurance Management Group Fairhaven Insurance, Inc. Federal Emergency Management Agency Flather & Perkins Fractured Atlas Gale's Creek Insurance Services Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington Insurance Information Institute Insurevents.Com Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. John Buttine Insurance K & K Insurance MusicPro Insurance Agency NW Insurance Council Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc. RLI Insurance Company Rush Drake Insurance Safeco Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc. Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc. Thomas & Pratt Insurance Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
5: ART HANDLING COMPANIES
Moving, Packing, Fabrication and Installation
Art Installation Artech Fine Arts Services Fennel Mounts Olds Art
6: WORK SPACE AND HOUSING
Resources
AptFinder.org Artdish ArtistLink Artquest Artspace Projects, Inc. Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Central Area Development Association Chicago Artists Resource City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Seattle Department of Design City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs City of Seattle Office of Housing craigslist Delridge Neighborhood Development Association Housing Maps Housing Resources Group Inter*Im NYC Dance Spaces Pioneer Square Community Association PorchLight Screen Actors Guild Seattle Housing Authority Seattle Weekly Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority Tenants Union The Stranger Theatre Puget Sound United States Department of Agriculture Vernia, Claudia
Housing, Studio, Live/Work, Performance Spaces GREATER SEATTLE AREA 1020 Building 911 Media Arts Center ActivSpace, LLC Apex Belltown Cooperative Art/Not Terminal Gallery ArtsBrewery Bemis Building Center Stage
Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery Freehold General Services Administration Georgetown Art Center Jack Straw Productions Jackson Street Studios Northwest Film Forum Odd Duck Studio OK Hotel Open Flight Studio LLC Pratt Fine Arts Center Rainier Valley Cultural Center Seattle Center Pavilion Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Housing, Studio, Live/Work, Performance Spaces, cont’d
Seattle Public Theater SEEDArts Sev Shoon Arts Center Sidereal Press & Print Studio Stone Soup Theatre Town Hall Tryptos Studio Collective Velocity Dance Center Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
OUTSIDE GREATER SEATTLE AREA Metropolitan Performing Arts Allied Arts Center Center Evergreen State College Old Redmond Schoolhouse Icicle Arts Community Center Merc Playhouse Omak Performing Arts Center
Rampart Art Gallery Whidbey Island Center for the Art
7: HEALTH RESOURCES
Health and/or Dental Insurance for Individuals
Benefit Opportunities for Artists Community Health Plan of Washington Dental Health Services DentalPlans.com Group Health Cooperative Lifewise Health Plan of Washington MusicPro Insurance Agency Premera Blue Cross Regence BlueShield Social Security Administration
Affordable Care for Uninsured or Under-insured Individuals
Community Health Centers of King County Country Doctor Community Clinic Crisis Clinic Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry Pike Market Medical Clinic Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers RxHelpforWA Seattle Indian Health Board Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program, Washington State Department of Health Washington Health Foundation Washington State Health Care Authority, Basic Health Washington Women in Need
General Health Resources and Programs
Actors Fund of America Artist Trust Arts and Healing Network Bad Fruit Foundation Bloom Counseling - Art Therapy Crafts Report EHealthinsurance.com Future of Music Coalition Gay City Health in the Arts Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Washington State Health Insurance Pool
Health and/or Dental Insurance by Member Organization Some membership organizations offer health insurance as a benefit of membership. Membership based organizations usually have particular guidelines and restrictions for membership and most organizations require members to pay annual membership fees or dues in addition to health insurance premiums. As well as health insurance, many of these organizations offer members other valuable resources and services.
American Association of Retired Persons, Washington Chapter American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Authors Guild Costco Fractured Atlas International Women's Writing Guild Media Bistro National Association for the SelfEmployed National Writers Union Screen Actors Guild Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493
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Health and/or Dental Insurance by Member Organization, Cont’d
Small Business Service Bureau Songwriters Guild of America
AIDS Assistance Programs
Actors Fund Country Doctor Community Clinic Estate Project for Artists with AIDS Lifelong AIDS Alliance PEN American Center Recording Academy
See article on Health Resources for Washington State Artists – Articles Section 8: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
craigslist Ethical Metalsmiths Freecycle Resource Venture Reusable Building Materials Exchange Women Environmental Artists Directory
9: NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY
Disaster Preparedness
Access Washington Alliance of People with disAbilities Art Installation City of Seattle Emergency Management Craft Emergency Relief Fund Federal Emergency Management Agency Fennel Mounts Gardico Inc. Larson-Juhl McMaster-Carr Museum Resource Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Safety
American Print Alliance Artists Foundation Arts and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. Health & Safety in the Arts National Safety Council Occupational Safety and Health Administration
See articles on Earthquake Preparedness and Safety – Articles section 10: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Emergency assistance programs exist to help professional artists that are experiencing a specific careerthreatening emergency. Most relief programs will only intervene if the individual has experienced a recent, unforeseen emergency or triggering event that has significantly and adversely affected the artist’s ability to produce and/or market his/her work and, thus, creates the need for immediate relief funds and/or assistance. All Disciplines
Access Washington Change, Inc. City of Seattle Emergency Management Crisis Clinic Foundation for Contemporary Arts New York Foundation for the Arts Washington Women in Need
Literary Arts
American Society of Journalists and Authors Authors League Fund Carnegie Fund for Authors PEN American Center Santa Fe Art Institute, Emergency Relief Residency Program
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10: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, cont’d
Film / Media Arts
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
Performing Arts
Actors Fund of America Dramatists Guild of America Jazz Foundation of America Musicians Foundation, Inc. Recording Academy Rhythm and Blues Foundation Screen Actors Guild Society of Singers Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Will Rogers Memorial Fund
Visual Arts
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. Artists' Fellowship, Inc. Craft Emergency Relief Fund George Sugarman Foundation Pollock-Krasner Foundation
11: EMPLOYMENT
911 Media Arts Center Actors' Equity Association Alliance of Artist Communities Americans for the Arts Art Industri ArtCareer Network ArtDeadline.com Artforumclassifieds.com Association of Performing Arts Presenters Aviso Backstage Jobs Career Transition For Dancers careers.wa.gov Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle of Philanthropy City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs College Art Association ColorsNorthwestCareers.com craigslist Creative Capital Creative Hotlist creativePLANET Communities EmploymentGuide.com Film Arts Foundation Filter Fractured Atlas Gigslist.org Global Art Jobs GuideStar Idealist.org Independent Feature Project Media Bistro Modern Language Association, Job Information List Museum Employment Resource Center National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture National Writers Union New York Foundation for the Arts Northwest Independent Editors Guild Oregon Film & Video Office Seattle Community Network Seattle Public Library Seattle Weekly Sunoasis Jobs The Stranger Theatre Communications Group Theatre Puget Sound VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter WESTAF Work Source
12: FUNDING, EXHIBITION AND OPPORTUNITIES
All Disciplines
Alliance of Artist Communities AMP Art Deadlines List ArtDeadline.com Artist Trust Arts Enrichment Artweek ArtWorks Banff Center Chicago Artists Resource City of Auburn Arts Commission City of Edmonds Arts Commission City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission City of Issaquah Arts Commission City of Lynnwood Arts Commission City of Redmond Arts Commission City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs City of Spokane Arts Commission craigslist Creative Capital Festivals Directory Northwest Foundation Center Fund for Women Artists FundsNet Online Services Global Art Information
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All Disciplines, cont’d
Icicle Arts Jack Straw Productions Kent Arts Commission Kirkland Arts Center Kitsap County Arts Board Michigan State University Libraries Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance myartspace.com National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures National Park Artist-in-Residence Program New York Foundation for the Arts Northwest Folklife Festival Pierce County Arts Commission Puffin Foundation Regional Arts & Culture Council School of the Museum of Fine Arts Seattle Times Tacoma Arts Commission The Stranger Trans Artists Washington State Arts Commission WESTAF Woman Made Gallery
Artists with Disabilities
National Arts and Disability Center VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter
Film/Media Arts
911 Media Arts Center Center for Independent Documentary Fest21.com Film Arts Foundation Independent Feature Project Independent Television Service IndieFilmmaker International Documentary Association Northwest Film Forum Vulcan Productions Washington Film Works Withoutabox
Literary Arts
Academy of American Poets Fish Publishing FundsforWriters Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication National Federation of State Poetry Societies PEN American Center Poets and Writers Inc. Sasquatch Books Washington Poets Association
Multidisciplinary Arts
Artslynx International Arts Resources Columbia Basin Allied Arts Franklin Furnace KSER 90.7 FM SEEDArts The Levee Breaking
Performing Arts
Actors' Equity Association American Composers Alliance American Music Center Bainbridge Performing Arts Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation New England Foundation for the Arts Northwest Programs for the Arts Performers Callboard Seattle DanceNet Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 Theatre Puget Sound Voice of Dance
Public Art
4Culture ArtWalla Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council City of Bellevue Arts Commission City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Tukwila Arts Commission Methow Arts Alliance Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
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12: FUNDING, EXHIBITION AND OPPORTUNITIES, cont’d
Visual Arts
Art Calendar Art List Art Opportunities Monthly Artisan Tile NW Artocracy Artshow.com ArtsNet Blue Earth Alliance College Art Association Festival Network Online FiftyCrows Foundation InLiquid International Association of Residential Arts Centers International Sculpture Center Internet ArtResources Juried Art Services Springboard for the Arts Surface Design Association SweetFox.com Visual AIDS Visual Studies Workshop
13: DOCUMENTATION OF ART
Photographers and Videographers
Artist Eye Portfolio Studio Bates, Michelle Bob Rice Photography Breakout Productions Burger, Harriet de los Santos, Gloria Downstream Digital Engdahl Video Productions Frank DiMarco Images Funky Fliks Grace Weston Photography JMC Photography Joan Consani Photography KDK One Digital Media Ken Wagner Photography Art Kiner, Henry Kuhnlein, Peter and Lisa Lone Eagle Digital Imaging Mark Frey Photographer Mark Sullo Photography McCuddin, Mason Mevis, Alan Nicol, Richard Patrick F. Smith Photography Price, Duncan R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc. Red Dot Studios Rick Singer Photography Ryan Services Photography Savadow, Bruce Scolman, Jim Weintraub, Adam Wiant Productions
14: PROMOTION
Internet Services, Online Registries, Marketplaces, Communities and Calendars, and Web Development
4Culture Absolutearts.com Allied Arts of Whatcom County Art Industri Artdish Artengine Art-Exchange Artisan Tile NW Artist-info.com ArtistRegister.com Artists Space Art-Mine.com Artocracy Arts on the Olympic Peninsula Artshow.com Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council Callahan, Anna Cascadia: The Methow Music Association Drawing Center Imagekind InLiquid Internet ArtResources IstariMedia Laura Ackerman Art Leafletter LUX Media/501 Methow Arts Alliance Milden, Jesse Miller, Steven Mucha Creative myartspace.com New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Pacific Northwest Artists Pictureband Pioneer Square Community Association Planet Art Web Company Seattle Community Network SeattleArtists.com Static Factory Media SweetFox.com TakePartInArt.org The Levee Breaking Tim Tyler Creative Internet Solutions Washington State Arts Commission WenatcheeMusic.com WESTAF White Columns Women Environmental Artists Directory Zwick, Jennifer
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Design and Printing
33 Image Design ADG Printing Encore Media Group imago imaging Marquand Books
Public Relations and Marketing
Art Access Art Guide Northwest ArtNetwork Arts Northwest Breakout Productions Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion CD Baby Fancy Logo Film Baby Filter Portland Art Dealers Association Puget Sound Media Directory Seattle Art Dealers Association Seattle Community Access Network Studioboom Washington State Media Directory Wiant Productions
See article Building Your Own Website – Articles section 15: RESOURCES FOR LITERARY ARTISTS
Academy of American Poets Art-Exchange Bent City of Edmonds Arts Commission Crab Creek Review Fish Publishing Fishtrap FundsforWriters Humanities Washington Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication National Federation of State Poetry Societies Northwest Independent Editors Guild Poets and Writers Inc. Puget Sound Writers Guild Raven Chronicles Richard Hugo House Sasquatch Books Washington Poets Association WESTAF Write Habit
16: RESOURCES FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS
Actors Checklist American Composers Alliance American Composers Forum American Music Center American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Arts Northwest Arts on the Olympic Peninsula ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery Bainbridge Performing Arts Career Transition For Dancers Cascadia: The Methow Music Association CD Baby Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas Dance Art Group Dance/USA Franklin Furnace Freehold Future of Music Coalition GoTour Greenwood Studio Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center Merc Playhouse Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation New England Foundation for the Arts Northwest Programs for the Arts Omak Performing Arts Center Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates Performers Callboard Rebel Content Recording Academy Seattle DanceNet Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 Skagit Performing Arts Council Songwriters Guild of America The Stranger Theatre Puget Sound Velocity Dance Center Victory Music Voice of Dance Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association WenatcheeMusic.com
17: RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS
911 Media Arts Center Alpha Cine Labs American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter Bay Area Video Coalition Center for Independent Documentary Cine Rent West Electronic Arts Intermix Fest21.com Film Arts Foundation Film Baby Humanities Washington Independent Feature Project Independent Television Service IndieFilmmaker
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17: RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS, cont’d
International Documentary Association National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture Northwest Film Center Northwest Film Forum Northwest Production Index Oregon Media Production Association Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates Planet Out School of Communication, American University Seattle Community Access Network Seattle Film Institute TriggerStreet.com Video Data Bank Video Data Bank Vulcan Productions Washington Film Works Washington State Film Office Women Make Movies
18: RESOURCES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
Allied Arts of Whatcom County American Craft Council American Institute of Graphic Arts American Print Alliance American Society of Media Photographers American Society of Picture Professionals Art Industri Art Resource Inc. Artengine Art-Exchange Artforumclassifieds.com Artisan Tile NW ArtistsinCanada.com Art-Mine.com Artquest Arts Council of Snohomish County Arts on the Olympic Peninsula Artshow.com Asia Pacific Cultural Center Bellevue Arts Museum Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction Cartoonists Northwest Contemporary QuiltArt Association Craft Emergency Relief Fund CraftLister.com Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery Daniel Smith Ethical Metalsmiths Franklin Furnace Furniture Society Gage Academy George Sugarman Foundation Glass Art Society Graphic Competitions GYST I Photo Central Icicle Arts imago imaging InLiquid Internet ArtResources Kirkland Arts Center Luminous Works Marquand Books Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park Museum Resource myartspace.com New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Northwind Arts Center NW Photo Forum Olympia Art League Oregon College of Art & Craft Photographic Center Northwest Pottery Northwest Pratt Fine Arts Center Seattle Metals Guild Seattle Print Arts SeattleArtists.com Sev Shoon Arts Center Visual AIDS Visual Studies Workshop WESTAF Woman Made Gallery Women Environmental Artists Directory
19: RESOURCES FOR NATIVE ARTISTS
American Indian Artists Inc. American Indian Community House American Indian Film Institute Arizona Indian Arts Alliance Artist Trust Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture First People's Fund Indian Health Service Longhouse Education & Cultural Center National Museum of the Native American Native American Public Telecommunications ONABEN Painted Sky Potlatch Fund Seattle Indian Health Board TheRainierValley.com United Indians Of All Tribes Foundation Washington State Arts Commission
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20: RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES
disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington Alliance of People with disAbilities National Arts and Disability Center VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter Viewpoint Gallery/Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital/Northeast Health Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Methow Valley Arts Pierce County Arts Commission Regional Arts & Culture Council School of the Museum of Fine Arts Seattle Parks and Recreation Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Skagit Performing Arts Council Tacoma Arts Commission Washington State Arts Commission
21: RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS
4Culture Allied Arts of Whatcom County Americans for the Arts Art Opportunities Monthly Auburn Arts Commission Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council City of Bellevue Arts Commission City of Edmonds Arts Commission City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission City of Issaquah Arts Commission City of Lynnwood Arts Commission City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Redmond Arts Commission City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs City of Spokane Arts Commission City of Tukwila Arts Commission Kent Arts Commission Kitsap County Arts Board Mercer Island Arts Council
22: ADVOCACY
It is important to acknowledge that arts advocacy affects all artists in our community. Through the funding and program development that arts advocacy spurs, the state of the art world, artists’ lives, and the general public’s participation in the arts evolves. Advocacy brings about arts education, diversity, strong public and private investments, artistic freedom and an inclusive and vibrant arts network. Arts advocacy can be as simple as telling your Senators and Representative to support funding increases and program development for the arts and arts education to help support our nation’s cultural treasures and the arts in under-served communities. For more information and ideas about how to become an arts advocate take a look at the organizations listed here. All Disciplines
Bad Fruit Foundation Action Northwest Allied Arts of Seattle Americans for the Arts ArtsEd Washington First Amendment Project Free Expression Policy Project National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures National Coalition Against Censorship SeedArts Washington State Arts Alliance & Foundation Washington State Arts Commission WESTAF
Artists with Disabilities
Alliance of People with disAbilities
Film / Media Arts
Independent Feature Project Northwest Film Forum
Performing Arts
Recording Academy Theatre Puget Sound
Visual Arts
Graphic Artists Guild Visual AIDS
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10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained www.clari.net/brad/copymyths.html 1020 Building 1020 1st Avenue S, Suite 300J Seattle, WA 98134 206/343-2350 [email protected] www.1020first.org/spaces.htm 33 Image Design 315 E Street SW Tumwater, WA 98512 360/754-7345 [email protected] www.debibodett.com 4Culture 101 Prefontaine Place S Seattle, WA 98104 206/296-7580 [email protected] www.4culture.org
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained by Brad Templeton is an electronic document is intended to clear up common misconceptions about intellectual property law that are often seen on the web and to cover issues related to copyright and USENET/ Internet publication. 1020 Building has artist work spaces that range from 200-1,000 sq. ft. and are priced from $300-950/mo. 24-hour access, tall ceilings (10'-18'). Utilities, including electricity, gas heat, and water (if applicable) are included within the monthly rent. Phone service and DSL is available at tenants' expense. Mailboxes, secure 24-hour access, and a freight elevator are provided. There are public restrooms on each floor, including 2 showers for tenant use. 33 Image Design provides complete graphic design services for artists: logos, business cards, brochures, postcards, etc.
4Culture (formerly known as the King County Arts Commission) is King Countys' cultural services agency. 4Culture provides funding for King County organizations and individuals. 4Culture’s other programs for individual artists include: Gallery4Culture, an annual program dedicated to presenting solo exhibitions, small group, and curated exhibitions by artists living in King County and who are not currently represented by a commercial gallery; the King County Site Specific Performance Network, commissioning site specific work; the Touring Arts Roster, promoting performing arts and artists in King County year round; The Artist Registry, connecting client to artist, offering a juried pool of pre-qualified artists for public and private art commissions; an on-site arts resource facility; technical assistance; workshops; Poetry On Buses; The Honors Program; online web links to more than 150 arts and arts service organizations; and The Public Art Calls List. 911 Media Arts Center was founded to increase participation in the media making process by supporting the expressive use of innovative media tools through providing the access, training and environment needed to create/exhibit works of enduring merit and artistic excellence. They offer workshops, events, screenings, residencies and facility rentals. Their online resources include a self-post bulletin board for calls to artists, jobs and opportunities in the media arts throughout the Northwest. 911s' screening room is an ideal setting for screenings and film exhibitions, auditions, classes and workshops, lectures, even corporate events. In addition, they can provide a projectionist trained in all the technical details of the screening room. For larger groups, adjacent multi-purpose rooms are also available. Contact for rates and availability. A & E Tax Service, Inc. provides comprehensive tax, consulting, and planning services for the creative professional.
911 Media Arts Center 402 9th Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/682-6552 [email protected] www.911media.org
A & E Tax Service, Inc. 610 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 410 Portland, OR 97205 503/228-0962 or 800/808-3204 [email protected] www.aetaxservice.com Absolutearts.com www.absolutearts.com Academy of American Poets 584 Broadway, Suite 604 New York, NY 10012 212/274-0343 [email protected] www.poets.org Access Washington
Absolutearts.com is an online artist registry with an optional credit card processing service that sells directly online and allows the artist to upload up to one-thousand images, statement, exhibition history and reviews. Fees vary for service. Academy of American Poets is a nonprofit organization founded to support American poets at all stages of their careers and foster appreciation of contemporary poetry. They provide an online resource center of poetry news, as well as a national poetry calendar with awards, events and exhibits on its website.
Access Washington hosts Washington State's Official Website for Emergency Preparation; including a family readiness checklist and a disaster preparation manual. www.access.wa.gov/emergency/emergencyr They also offer information on doing business in Washington, including taxes, business licenses and regulations, and more. esources.aspx Action Northwest 1123 E John Street Seattle, WA 98102 206/774-0263 [email protected] www.actionnw.net ACTION Northwest connects, supports and advances the growth and effectiveness of artist's and social justice organizations. ACTION NW helps increase capacity for collective action while assisting organizations in recruiting and developing new activists and artists for civic participation in socio/economic justice and human rights. ACTION NW providies quarterly training workshops, supplies volunteers, sponsors events and gives out grants so each organization can better achieve their objectives.
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ActivSpace provides creative and entrepreneurial individuals affordable, private, and secure space for their art, hobby & business pursuits.
ActivSpace, LLC 206/632-6100 [email protected] www.activspace.com
Actors Checklist provides online professional development resources on finding an agent, looking for work, preparing for an audition, business tax and legal consideration and more. Actors’ Equity Association provides a nationwide listing of casting calls for actors, dancers, singers, and stage managers, both online and through audition hotlines. Online users can search through job notices by type of job notice, type of contract and state. Actors Fund of America provides services for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals including designers, writers, sound technicians, musicians, dancers, administrators, directors, film editors, stagehands and actors. The Actors' Fund operates programs designed to meet the needs of entertainment professionals throughout their lives. Programs include: Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Services, The AIDS Initiative, Senior and Disabled Programs, and the Women's Health Initiative. The Actors' Fund also offers Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC), which is an online database for health insurance information, geared towards artists. It provides information to assist in making informed choices about individual and small business group health insurance options. Listings are by state, including Washington. It also includes information on related topics including medical debt, rights and protections, and other consumer issues. ADG Printing offers a wide range of printing options including large format giclee prints.
Actors Checklist PO Box 175 New York, NY 10011 www.actorschecklist.com Actors' Equity Association 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323/634-1750 www.actorsequity.org/castingcall Actors Fund of America 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323/933-9244 [email protected] or [email protected] www.actorsfund.org
ADG Printing 19231 36th Avenue W, Suite D Lynnwood, WA 98036 800/342-3282 [email protected] www.adgprinting.com Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. 380 W Broadway New York, NY 10012 212/226-0581 www.gottliebfoundation.org AdvisArts Consulting 206/789-2418 [email protected] www.advisarts.com Alliance of Artist Communities 255 S Main Street Providence, RI 02903 401/351-4320 [email protected] www.artistcommunities.org Alliance of People with disAbilities 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98103 206/545-7055 [email protected] www.disabilitypride.org Allied Arts Center 5000 W Lincoln Lincoln, WA 98908 509/966-0930 [email protected] www.alliedartsyakima.org
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. offers an Emergency Assistance Program intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified artists whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, such as fire, flood or emergency medical need. AdvisArts Consulting works with arts and cultural organizations to create informed and innovative change. AdvisArts provides management consulting, planning, strategy development and training that generates effective action and strengthens the cultural community. Alliance of Artist Communities is a national service organization for the field of artists’ communities and residencies. Their website lists job opportunities for artists of all disciplines, as well as offers a searchable database of residency programs across the United States.
Alliance of People with disAbilities provides resources and support for people living with disabilities in King County. Programs include: Information and Referral Services; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Groups; Disabilities Law Project (DLP); Emegency Preparedness; Access Reviews; Systems Advocacy; Community Education.
Allied Arts Center has a multi-purpose facility. With ample parking, the two-story structure covers over 20,000 square feet. It houses an art gallery, a 210 seat theatre with box office, conference rooms, an arts library, classrooms for performing and visual arts, and reception hall with kitchen.
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Allied Arts of Seattle 216 1st Avenue S, Suite 253 Seattle, WA 98104 206/624-0432 [email protected] www.alliedarts-seattle.org Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360/676-8548 www.alliedarts.com
Allied Arts of Seattle is helping to lead a broad and diverse coalition of artists and arts organizations to promote the role of the arts in the Northwest. They also offer fiscal sponsorship.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County is an organization dedicated to supporting artists of Whatcom County and bringing art from outside Whatcom County into the community. The resources they offer include the Allied Arts Exhibition Space featuring artist shows on a competitive basis; a newsletter providing calls to artists, and public event notices; an artist directory currently expanding into an inventory of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and arts resources; a professional development workshop series for artists; and a variety of arts festivals throughout the year. Alpha Cine Labs provides many services to independent filmmakers including: tape to film, lab services, a motion picture & digital film laboratory, and more.
Alpha Cine Labs 1001 Lenora Street Seattle, WA 98121 206/682-8230 [email protected] www.alphacine.com American Association of Retired Persons, Washington Chapter 9750 3rd Avenue NE #450 Seattle, WA 98115 866/227-7457 [email protected] www.aarp.org American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Chapter 705 2nd Avenue, #300 Seattle, WA 98104 206/624-2180 [email protected] www.aclu-wa.org American Composers Alliance 648 Broadway, Room 803 New York, NY 10023 212/362-8900 [email protected] www.composers.com American Composers Forum 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E145 St Paul, MN 55101 651/228-1407 www.composersforum.org
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers information services on matters concerning Social Security and Prescription drugs for people over 50. Membership includes health/dental benefits.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) defends the principles of the Bill of Rights for all people in America. Washington State residents can request legal assistance from the ACLU of Washington when their rights have been violated. They also provide organizations with free speakers on freedom of speech and censorship.
American Composers Alliance (ACA) is a membership organization serving over 200 professional American composers of concert music. Founded in 1937 to protect the rights of its members and to promote the use and understanding of their music. Services include registering works with BMI so that royalties on performances, recordings, and broadcasts are collected and distributed, incorporating works in the ACA searchable online catalogue, notices of funding and more. American Composers Forum is committed to supporting composers and developing new markets for their music. Through granting, commissioning, and performance programs, the Forum provides composers at all stages of their careers with valuable resources for professional and artistic development. By linking communities with composers and performers, the Forum fosters a demand for new music, enriches communities, and helps develop the next generation of composers, musicians, and music patrons. Member organization. American Craft Council offers a property/casualty insurance program, merchant credit card program, long-distance telephone rates, package delivery, vehicle rental, magazine subscriptions and educational resources.
American Craft Council 72 Spring Street New York, NY 10012 212/274-0630 [email protected] www.craftcouncil.org American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter 2620 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206/441-7600 www.afm.org
American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter, offers a health plan through Group Health Cooperative for its members. A one-time initiation fee is required in addition to quarterly membership dues.
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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Seattle Chapter, is a national labor union representing nearly 80,000 performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media. Membership includes health insurance, career guidance, emergency relief funding.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter 4000 Aurora Avenue #102 Seattle, WA 98103 206/282-2506 [email protected] www.aftra.org or www.aftraseattle.com American Indian Artists Inc. 15 Rutherford Place New York , NY 10003 212/598-0968 [email protected] www.amerinda.org American Indian Community House 708 Broadway, 8th Floor New York , NY 10003 212/598-0100 www.aich.org American Indian Film Institute 333 Valencia Street, Suite 322 San Francisco, CA 94103 415/554-0525 [email protected] www.aifisf.com American Institute of Graphic Arts PO Box 94064 Seattle, WA 98124 206.362-4007 [email protected] www.aiga.org or www.aigaseattle.org American Music Center 30 W 26th Street, Suite 1001 New York, NY 10010 212/366-5260 x10 www.amc.net American Print Alliance 302 Larkspur Turn Peachtree City, GA 30269 [email protected] www.printalliance.org American Society of Appraisers 555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 800/272-8258 or 703/478-2228 [email protected] www.appraisers.org American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers 7920 W Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90046 323/883-1000 [email protected] www.ascap.com American Society of Journalists and Authors 1501 Broadway, Suite 302 New York, NY 10036 212/997-0947 [email protected]
American Indian Artists Inc. (AMERINDA) works to empower Native Americans, break down barriers, and foster intercultural understanding and appreciation for Native culture. Through a variety of arts programs and services to artists, AMERINDA supports Native artists who embody the traditional practices and values that define Indian culture. They also promote the indigenous perspective in the arts to a wide audience through the creation of new work in contemporary art forms - visual, performing, literary and media arts. Their services include a Native roster, fiscal sponsorship and consultation. American Indian Community House sponsors programs in cultural enrichment through a performing arts program and the first permanent Native American gallery in New York City. Services include employment training, a HIV/AIDS Project, and an American Indian Roster. American Indian Film Institute presents an American Indian Film Festival and Touring Program.
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the professional association for design, is committed to furthering excellence in design as a broadly-defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals may turn to to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. American Music Center offers a professional development program, multiple grants for musicians as well as online information about grants and opportunities for composers.
American Print Alliance offers resources on its website for print artists such as articles, interviews, exhibition listings and book reviews by leading artists and writers on topics such as copyright, development and health hazards.
American Society of Appraisers is an organization that helps individuals locate appraisal experts by location, discipline, and other specifications.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a performing rights society that represents its members by licensing and distributing royalties for their copyrighted works. They offer lots of resources online, including Articles and Advice, and a resource guide. They also offer members health and dental insurance (through Music Pro Insurance). Membership is free to individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) offers Contract Watch, a free electronic newsletter that informs independent nonfiction writers about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of newspapers and magazines and a Writers Emergency Assistance Fund to writers in need. ASJA, as a membership organization, acts as a voice for freelancer interests, serving as a spokesman for their right to control and profit from the uses of their work. Membership is open to professional freelance writers of nonfiction.
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American Society of Media Photographers 150 N 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 206/334-5308 [email protected] www.asmp.org American Society of Picture Professionals 117 S Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703/299-0219 [email protected] www.aspp.com Americans for the Arts 1000 Vermont Avenue NW, 6th Floor Washington DC, 20005 202/371-2830 www.artusa.org
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is a professional organization dedicated to educating photographers and students on proper business practices for both fine art and commercial photography. The Seattle chapter offers twice monthly meetings on all types of business issues such as contracts, taxes, getting work for photo assistants, stock, fine art, insurance, and more.
American Society of Picture Professionals is a nationwide organization of professionals who produce, sell, edit, catalog and use photographic imagery and create a forum for education, information, dialogue, interaction and professional growth.
Americans for the Arts aims to foster an environment in which the arts can thrive and contribute to the creation of more livable communities, generate more public and private sector resources for the arts and arts education, build individual appreciation of the value of the arts through advocacy, professional development and their Public Art Network. They also offer Job Bank, a searchable database of nonprofit and for-profit arts management positions at organizations across the United States. The Job Bank's advanced search features allow you to search by region, job function, salary range, job type, and more. Post your resume and showcase your skills to prospective employers. AMP, the Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective, is a powerful tool to connect artists of all kinds, anywhere in the world, with individual artists, arts communities, and arts resources. AMP currently has over 3,000 members in over 70 countries worldwide. Members connect through AMP's website as well as meeting at AMP's parties and multimedia art events. AMP's plans for expansion include the creation of a network of AMP centers that span the globe and connect artists with the resources, opportunities, and personal connections they need. Apex Belltown Cooperative has been a source of affordable housing for low-income artists and others for 20 years. The Apex is an old hotel (ca.1913) extensively remodeled with 21 rooms, 8 bathrooms, 4 kitchens, and 2 lounges.
AMP [email protected] www.pluginamp.com
Apex Belltown Cooperative 2225 1st Avenue, #207A Seattle, WA 98121 206/956-0275 [email protected] www.speakeasy.net/~apex/index.html AptFinder.org [email protected] www.aptfinder.org Arizona Indian Arts Alliance PO Box 250 Tumacacori, AZ 85640 866/398-2226 [email protected] www.indianartistsofamerica.com Art Access PO Box 4163 Seattle, WA 98194 206/855-9668 www.artaccess.com Art Calendar PO Box 2675 Salisbury, MD 21802 410/749-9625 www.artcalendar.com Art Deadlines List www.artdeadlineslist.com
AptFinder.org aims to make affordable housing resources available to people who need it within Washington State.
Arizona Indian Arts Alliance (AIAA) was established to foster a greater appreciation for the art and culture of the American Indian. AIAA educational programs include school presentations, cultural programs, art demonstrations, and art exhibitions utilizing American Indian educators, exhibitors and demonstrators.
Art Access provides a monthly publication of Seattle and its surrounding communities galleries and exhibitions.
Art Calendar fills the need for practical, readable, and comprehensive art career/art marketing information for visual artists.
Art Deadlines List is a monthly newsletter (via email or paper) with several hundred announcements of art contests, competitions, art scholarships, grants, juried exhibitions, art jobs, internships, call for entries/proposals/papers, writing and photo contests, residencies, design and architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding, and other opportunities (including some that take place on the web) for artists, art educators and art students of all ages.
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Art Guide Northwest is an online guide and printed publication dedicated to the Art Guide Northwest promotion of the Seattle and Pacific Northwest art scene. Links to hundreds of galleries, museums, antiques, artists, and cultural events. Includes feature articles about the arts www.artguidenorthwest.com in the Pacific Northwest and contact information for all listings. Art Industri promotes the work of students, amateur and professional artists and art galleries as well as encourages the appreciation and interest in visual arts through a network of sites offering promotional tools, reference information and resource services to the art community. The group of sites include free art directory listings, free webspace, free email accounts and online portfolio creation. Art Installation provides design placement and lighting of artwork in any size or media in a gallery, office, or private home. They fabricate and install custom hanging and securing methods for two and three dimensional artworks in accordance with the latest earthquake preparedness technology. Art Installation maintains a corporate collection, which can include art rotation, inventory, conservation, shipping, framing, storage and photography. Art Installation provides fine art handling. They safely load and transport fragile artworks, install complex multimedia installations or large-scale artworks, pack, unpack and create condition reports for traveling artworks. Art List is a subscription based newsletter listing art contests and juried art shows available for visual artists and photographers. $15/yr. Art Industri www.artindustri.com
Art Installation 206/940-6145 [email protected] www.artinstallation.com
Art List [email protected] www.theartlist.com
Art Opportunities Monthly is a monthly list of grants, contests, competitions, fellowships, residencies, public art commissions, scholarships, slide registries, etc. Print version is $25/yr. Email version is $15/yr. Art Resource Inc. offers a large fine art stock photo archive, licensing authorized images to all media. Artists can also go to Art Resource in the very early stages of developing projects or book concepts. They work with artists to refine their ideas, using professional training, photo resources, and computerized and digitized subject and thematic listing indices. Art Tech Publishing offers targeted marketing, professional portfolio presentations, and active promotion of your exhibitions and other events. Introduce your art to the right people: potential clients, gallery owners, interior designers, and key arts publications' readers and editors will know who and where you are. Art Tech Publishing is owned by Melinda Willms, a professional Art Marketing Consultant offering over ten years experience as a writer of museum and gallery quality publications. Art/Not Terminal Gallery has affordable space for rent by the day, week or month. The gallery offers access to 400' of linear wall space for exhibits in its professionally finished basement gallery space.
Art Opportunities Monthly PO Box 502 Benicia, CA 94510 www.artopportunitiesmonthly.com Art Resource Inc. 536 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10012 212/505-8700 [email protected] www.artres.com Art Tech Publishing PO Box 49562 Charlotte, NC 28277 704/778-5218 [email protected] www.theartistnotebook.com Art/Not Terminal Gallery 2045 Westlake Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206/233-0680 [email protected] www.antgallery.org ArtBusiness.com [email protected] www.artbusiness.com
ArtBusiness.com contains over 3,000 pages of free content and regularly posts art business articles, covers art market news, provides consulting and appraisal services, art price data, dispute mediation and resolution, and expert testimony in legal cases involving art issues. ArtBusiness.com consults on marketing, promotion, public relations, website construction, Internet selling, and and has an extensive collection of career development related articles for artists. Art-Care.com is a community of art conservators, art appraisers, and other art professionals. They connect expert members with individual collectors, museums, and galleries who need help in the appraisal, conservation, and restoration of art, antiques, and fine collectables. ArtCareer Network lists employment and educational opportunities for artists. This site also accepts job postings from employers and headhunters who specialize in the arts. ArtDeadline.com is an online database of employment and exhibition opportunities. The subscription fee is $24/yr.
Art-Care.com [email protected] www.Art-Care.com ArtCareer Network www.artcareer.net ArtDeadline.com www.ArtDeadline.com
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Artdish PO Box 12580 Seattle, WA 98111 www.artdish.com Artech Fine Arts Services 2601 1st Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206/728-8822 [email protected] www.artechseattle.com Artengine 2 Daly Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E2 613/482-0119 [email protected] www.artengine.ca Art-Exchange 800/647-6336 [email protected] www.art-exchange.com
Artdish, Puget Sound’s Forum on Visual Art, hosts a self-post bulletin board that includes studio listings, galleries and events.
Artech Fine Art Services specializes in transportation and installation of 2D and 3D art work including indoor or outdoor sculpture, complex installs and seismic or security installation. Artech, serving the northwest for over 30 years, also provides museum standard long or short term storage, custom framing, and art packing/shipping/receiving. Seattle’s only full service art handling company, Artech serves both artist and collector, both private and public, to meet the needs of safely moving art work locally, nationally and internationally. Artengine is a nonprofit, artist-run center that fosters democratic and innovative approaches to electronic art and its evolving relationship to society.
Art-Exchange is a business-to-business exchange designed to serve the needs of the Supply Side of the fine art market (artists, publishers and other sellers) and the Buy Side (designers and dealers). Art-Exchange brings these professionals an array of services making the selling or buying of art more efficient than it has ever been before. Sellers have instant worldwide exposure to thousands of repeat buyers while dealers and designers can easily locate the best art solutions to satisfy existing customer demand. Artforumclassifieds.com is an online resource providing the art community means for a broad exchange of goods and services. Placing and viewing ads are currently free. Listings include jobs, real estate for live/work space, art services, a marketplace for buying and selling work, grants and prizes, academia for both learning and teaching opportunities, travel, and community. Artisan Tile NW is a not-for-profit tilemakers group dedicated to the creation, promotion and preservation of the art and craft of handmade tile. Artisan Tile NW sponsors a yearly show to raise public awareness about the range and diversity of artisan tiles being produced in the Northwest. Membership is open to all Northwest tilemakers and those who support handmade tile making. Website provides a member-artist gallery. Monthly Seattle area meetings focus on the art, craft and business of making handmade tile. Artist Eye Portfolio Studio is dedicated to helping visual artists of all disciplines develop a competitive portfolio. Specializing in film and digital photography of two and threedimensional art including glass and jewelry. Slides: $2.75; Digital: $12.50.
Artforumclassifieds.com [email protected] www.artforumclassifieds.com Artisan Tile NW PO Box 84872 Seattle, WA 98124 360/331-1295 [email protected] www.artisantilenw.org Artist Eye Portfolio Studio 211 11th Avenue E, #B Seattle, WA 98102 206/484-1918 www.artisteyestudio.com Artist Help Network [email protected] www.artisthelpnetwork.com Artist Pension Trust 298 5th Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001 212/871-1011 [email protected] www.aptglobal.org Artist Trust 1835 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/467-8734 or 866/218-7878 [email protected] www.artisttrust.org
Artist Help Network is a free online resource designed to help artists take control of their careers. The Website assists artists in locating information, organizations, publications, and other resources on a comprehensive range of career-related topics. Artist Pension Trust® (APT) is the first investment program dedicated to the needs of emerging and mid-career artists. APT’s long-term financial planning services allow artists to invest their artworks alongside a community of select artists, thereby providing a uniquely diversified, alternative income stream. The program is designed to provide artists with a financial planning opportunity that pools then shares income from sales of artworks. Artist Trust provides grant programs and information services to artists working in all disciplines throughout Washington State. Artist Trust’s information services include: an extensive website with listings of studio space and housing, employment, opportunities including grants, fellowships, calls-for-artists and contests, health insurance information, as well as professional development material; workshops throughout the year, around the state; a resource center with a library, computer, example grant applications and more. A professional staff is also available to answer artist’s questions over the phone, via email or in person at its office. Artist Trust has a conference room that is available for free (on a space-available basis) for use by artist groups and not-for-profits during its normal business hours (Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 5:30pm.) The room can seat up to 10 people comfortably.
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Artist-info.com is a free, online database of international galleries and artists.
Artist-info.com [email protected] www.artist-info.com
Massachusetts Cultural Council has developed the ArtistLink website which features over 100 pages of comprehensive information for artists on the topic of artists space, including live/work space and workspace. Once on the site, click into the "for artists" section. Included on the site is a first-time homebuying class for artists and information for developers of artist space and municipalities interested in the artist space issue.
ArtistLink Massachusetts Cultural Council, 10 St. James Ave, 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02116 617/727-3668 [email protected] www.artistlink.org
ArtistRegister.com showcases visual art by artists who are US residents represented ArtistRegister.com through many disciplines. The Web site serves to connect the artists and their work with private collectors, gallery owners, interior designers, corporate art buyers, public art [email protected] administrators, and art enthusiasts in general. ArtistRegister.com's goal is to provide an http://artistregister.com affordable marketing tool for visual artists and easy-to-use navigation tools for visitors to locate them. ArtistRegister.com offers a place to collect and review artwork, and constantly updated information about events and opportunities happening on local to national levels. Artists' Fellowship, Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that assists professional fine artists (painters, graphic artists, sculptors) and their families in times of emergency, disability or bereavement. Artists' Fellowship, Inc. 47 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003 646/230-9833 [email protected] www.artistsfellowship.org
Artists Foundation offers free information and resources on its website, including tips on Artists Foundation grantwriting, resumes, press kits and much more. 516 E 2nd Street, #49 Boston, MA 02127 617/464-3559 www.artistsfoundation.org Artists Rights Society (ARS) is a copyright, licensing, and monitoring organization for visual artists in the United States. ARS represents the intellectual property rights interests of over 30,000 visual artists and estates of visual artists from around the world. ARS represents American artists who become its direct adherents and it represents foreign artists who are members of affiliated arts organizations abroad. Artists Space offers the Irving Sandler Artists File, a digitized image database and slide registry that is open to the public free-of-charge, and is regularly used by curators, artists, gallery owners, collectors, consultants, and students to discover the work of emerging and unaffiliated artists. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive artist registries in the country. There is no fee to join or view the Artists File, and users of the File contact the artists directly. ArtistsinCanada.com contains a database of Canadian artists and a list of international opportunities, galleries and residencies. Artists Rights Society 536 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10012 212/420-9160 [email protected] www.arsny.com Artists Space 238 Greene Street New York, NY 10013 212/226-3970 x35 [email protected] www.artistsspace.org ArtistsinCanada.com 803 Brightsand Terrace Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 4X9 www.artistsincanada.com Art-Mine.com www.Art-Mine.com ArtNetwork PO Box 1360 Nevada City, CA 95959 530/470-0862 [email protected] www.artmarketing.com Artocracy [email protected] www.artocracy.org
Art-Mine.com, hosted by Agora Gallery, is a contemporary fine art resource available worldwide. Art-Mine.com provides contemporary art for sale to collectors, consultants, architects and interior designers, providing an opportunity to view and purchase fine art for their art projects. ArtNetwork helps artists by bringing new approaches to marketing work and growing one’s art business through its business books, mailing lists for visual artists and online gallery.
Artocracy is an online marketplace for the sale of digital reproductions of artwork. The artist receives 75% of the cost for each purchased PDF print from Artocracy. The remaining 25% is used to maintain and upgrade the website. Artocracy is primarily interested in artworks that are conceptual, exploring the ideas of art and commerce, precious art, and the ephemeral nature of a digital print. Artocracy has an open submission policy.
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Artquest University of the Arts London, 65 Davies Street London, England, W1K 5DA 020 7514 6493 [email protected] www.artquest.org.uk Artrepeneur www.theartrepreneur.com Arts & Entertainment Insurance PO Box 1048 Marblehead, MA 80521 800/676-9374 [email protected] www.aeinsurance.com Arts and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. PO Box 479 Hanson, MA 02341 781/293-4100 [email protected] www.acminet.org Arts and Healing Network [email protected] www.artheals.org Arts Council of Snohomish County 1507 Wall Street Everett, WA 98201 [email protected] www.artscouncilofsnoco.org Arts Enrichment 360/357-5301 [email protected] Arts Northwest PO Box 1354 Port Angeles, WA 98362 360/457-9290 www.artsnw.org Arts on the Olympic Peninsula http://peninsulaartists.com/
Artquest is a London-based organization whose website contains over 300 pages of information, advice, articles on creating new work, exhibiting and selling work, managing your career, working internationally, training, funding, legal issues, opportunities, an artlaw archive, online free legal advice and links to helpful organizations.
Artrepreneur is an online resource dedicated to assisting artists with financial and business planning. Arts & Entertainment Insurance offers a variety of insurance packages for film and video production, commercial photography, audio production/music and others. They also offer a variety of benefits for stylists, performance and visual artists, advertising firms and computer graphic companies.
Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) is a nonprofit association of manufacturers of art, craft and other creative materials. ACMI has sponsored a certification program for art materials, certifying that these products are non-toxic and meet voluntary standards of quality and performance. Their website offers lots of valuable information about the safety of artists' materials. Arts and Healing Network is an on-line resource celebrating the connection between art and healing. It serves as an international resource for anyone interested in the healing potential of art, especially environmentalists, social activists, artists, art professionals, health care practitioners, and those challenged by illness. Arts Council of Snohomish County offers an informative website and produces Palette News a newsletter of opportunities, exhibits and events; services for artists; and classes and workshops for artists.
Arts Enrichment is a not-for-profit organization offering fiscal sponshorship to arts groups in the Seattle, Eastside, Tacoma, and Olympia areas to provide quality art education in after school programs in public schools in Washington. Arts Enrichment seeks programs in music, dance, theater and creative writing to offer extracurricular options in public schools. Arts Northwest publishes "Northwest on Tour", a touring roster and artist resource guide for Northwest performing artists and presenters.
Arts on the Peninsula website is designed to improve communication and learning in the viusal arts on the north Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Its intent is to provide convenient web links for individual artists, businesses who support them, and web sites with annual events of interest to this community. The site provides a regional arts calendar, a news resource page that includes links to several art news resources, links to events and organizations by city, an artist registry and much, much more. Check it out! Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety (ACTS) offers the only worldwide free art and theater hazards information service providing health and safety counseling for art workers, professional safety, ventilation and industrial hygiene advice, educational materials, an extensive technical library, and referrals to physicians and other professional sources.
Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety 181 Thompson Street, #23 New York, NY 10012 212/777-0062 [email protected] www.artscraftstheatersafety.org ArtsBrewery 3100 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98134 206/948-2256 [email protected] www.artsbrewery.com
ArtsBrewery creates sustainable arts live/work and not-for-profit space in Seattle through intentional community design while preserving a piece of the city's industrial history.
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ArtsEd Washington advances arts education through leadership, partnership, and communication and works to address the inequities in arts education within Washington’s K-12 schools. ArtsEd Washington wants to see that every child in Washington State has access to the best possible education, one in which the arts are fully integrated into the regular curriculum.
ArtsEd Washington 158 Thomas Street, #16 Seattle, WA 98109 206/441-4501 [email protected] www.artsedwashington.org
Artshow.com has a list of exhibition opportunities, workshops and a database of Artshow.com discipline specific resources for visual artists as well as a searchable database of artists. [email protected] www.artshow.com Artslynx International Arts Resources is designed as a portal to the best information on the arts available on the web. Artslynx's curated link libraries and extensive original material (especially in the areas of theatre and dance) are specifically optimized for researchers, scholars, educators, students, and professionals working in the arts. ArtsNet provides searchable databases on arts management, arts news, public art and arts and culture sites. Artspace Projects, Inc. creates and preserves affordable space for artists and arts organizations. Current properties include: •Tashiro Kaplan (TK) Artist Lofts with 50 artist live/work units permanently affordable for artists and their families. One, two and three bedroom spaces with high ceilings, large windows, durable surfaces and open floorplans. Located at 115 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, WA 98104. Residential: Chris and Terri Gibbs, 206/223-1160 or [email protected]. Commercial: Cathryn Vandenbrink. Studio only: Lynn Schirmer, 206/856-7037 or [email protected]. More info at www.tklofts.com. •Hiawatha Artist Lofts, 61 units of affordable live/work housing for artists and their families and 5,000 square feet of commercial space for arts-related businesses. Located at 843 Hiawatha Place South (near Dearborn and Rainier), Seattle, WA 98144. ArtSparks coaches arts organizations, galleries and individual artists in developing their business, marketing and promotion plans. ArtSparks 820 Water Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360/385-5051 [email protected] ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery PO Box 16152 Seattle, WA 98116 206/938-0963 [email protected] www.artswest.org ArtWalla PO Box 2192 Walla Walla, WA 99362 509/301-0185 [email protected] www.artwalla.com Artweek PO Box 52100 Palo Alto, CA 94303 800/733-2916 [email protected] www.artweek.com ArtWorks 201 2nd Avenue Edmonds, WA 98020 425/774-6049 [email protected] www.artworks-edmonds.org Artslynx International Arts Resources [email protected] www.artslynx.org ArtsNet www.artsnet.org/databases Artspace Projects, Inc. 206/271-0380 [email protected] www.artspaceusa.org
ArtsWest is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary arts organization located in West Seattle with programs in music, theater, visual art, education, playwriting and late night entertainment.
ArtWalla is a community based nonprofit that promotes and supports Walla Walla's artist's and arts organizations through a variety of programs throughout the year.
Artweek offers a comprehensive listing of competitions covering international, national and regional exhibition opportunities as well as reviews and exhibition listings.
ArtWorks is a gathering place where artists in the Edmonds vicinity can work, meet, and learn. In this joint project of Edmonds Arts Festival Association and Foundation, ArtWorks has been a successful implementation of the Foundations' Mission and Vision to make art accessible to the local community. It continues to grow and nurture art with classes, the “Previously Loved Art” sale, a new printing press, and ArtistsConnect - a group for local artists. Programming of arts education has continued to grow and ArtWorks is becoming a destination for artists in a variety of media.
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Asia Pacific Cultural Center 934 Broadway, Suite 5 & 6 Tacoma, WA 98402 253/383-3900 [email protected] www.asiapacificculturalcenter.com Association of Performing Arts Presenters [email protected] www.artspresenters.org/networking/jobbank. cfm Auburn Arts Commission 910 9th St SE Auburn , WA 98002 253/804-5043 [email protected] www.auburnwa.gov/arts Authors Guild 116 W 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 212/563-5904 [email protected] www.authorsguild.org Authors League Fund 116 W 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 [email protected] www.authorsleaguefund.org Authors Registry, Inc. 116 W 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 212/563-6920 [email protected] www.authorsregistry.org Aviso 1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400 Washington DC, 20005 202/289-9122 [email protected] www.aam-us.org/aviso Backstage Jobs www.backstagejobs.com Bad Fruit Foundation [email protected] www.badfruitfoundation.com Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council 221 Winslow Way W, Suite 201 Bainbridge, WA 98110 206/842-0971 [email protected] www.artshum.org
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) was formed from the vision of a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islanders heritage. APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, offering programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history and social practices.
Association of Performing Arts Presenters offers Arts Presenters JobBank, a website dedicated to the performing arts. The site allows members to both view and post listings. $60 membership dues.
Auburn Arts Commission fosters cultural growth and enrichment within the community while sponsoring programs representative of the arts spectrum. In recognition that the arts contribute enormously to Auburn's quality of life and foster economic growth, the commission strives for excellence, diversity and vitality in its programming while broadening the availability and appreciation of the arts. Authors Guild is a membership organization that advocates for fair compensation, first amendment rights and copyright protection. This organization offers advice on legal issues and contracts for authors. The Guild offers a dental and vision plan for its members.
Authors League Fund helps professional writers who find themselves in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income or other misfortune. The Fund gives open-ended, interest-free, no-strings-attached loans. These loans are not grants or scholarships meant to subsidize personal writing projects. Authors Registry, Inc. provides non-exclusive licensing of author-controlled rights, particularly electronic and photocopy rights and also collects and distributes royalties to authors, for electronic and other uses of magazine articles.
Aviso is a monthly newsletter and online resource that provides listings and employment resources for museum professionals. Aviso is offered as a benefit of membership in the American Association of Museums but is also available by subscription for $40 per year or $5 per issue.
Backstage Jobs is a free job listing service for all behind-the-scenes jobs in the live entertainment industry. “Everything but acting.” Users can search for national and international positions in design, administration, management, and tech. This site also provides a bulletin board for last minute postings and other resources for actors. Bad Fruit Foundation provides advocacy, support, information, and financial assistance to underrepresented and underinsured members of the art community of King County experiencing life-altering illness or injury in the hope that they will not have to sacrifice their art for their wellness. Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council offers a wide variety of resources and support to both local artists and organizations enriching the cultural landscape of Bainbridge Island. Resources include: grants from the Arts and Humanities Fund providing financial assistance to individuals and organizations for new or existing projects, programs and events; professional development workshops for artists; competitive cash awards for both young and established artists; Arts Walk featuring visual and performing artists, both established and emerging; sponsorship, on a competitive basis, for public art installations on Bainbridge Island; Exhibition Magazine, welcoming submissions of original art and writing by people who are residents of Bainbridge Island or the north Kitsap Peninsula, or who are connected to or inspired by these locales; an online searchable artists and arts resources database; and an arts opportunities listing.
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Bainbridge Performing Arts' (BPA) mission is to educate, entertain, and encourage youth and adults in the performing arts of theatre, music, and dance. BPA regularly has calls for auditions for actors and musicians.
Bainbridge Performing Arts 200 Madison Avenue N Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206/842-0195 [email protected] www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org Banff Center PO Box 1020 Banff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1H5 403/762-6100 [email protected] www.banffcentre.ca Bates, Michelle 206/528-0855 [email protected] www.michellebates.net Bay Area Video Coalition 2727 Mariposa Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94110 415/861-3282 [email protected] www.bavc.org Bellevue Arts Museum 510 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425/519-0770 [email protected] www.bellevuearts.org Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction 2940 112th Avenue SE, #B Bellevue, WA 98004 425/749-7396 [email protected] www.bellevuefineart.com Bemis Building 55 S Atlantic Street Seattle, WA 98134 206/587-4036 or 206/467-4299 Benefit Opportunities for Artists 244 S San Pedro Street, #401 Los Angeles, CA 90012 888/826-3038 www.benefitsforartists.com Bent 1115 E Pike Street, #1 Seattle, WA 98122 206/860-3035 [email protected] www.bentwriting.com Bloom Counseling - Art Therapy 600 1st Avenue, #236 Seattle, WA 98104 206/380-6297 [email protected] www.bloomcounseling.com Blue Earth Alliance PO Box 94388 Seattle, WA 98124 [email protected] www.blueearth.org
Banff Centre is a catalyst for creativity, with a transformative impact on those who attend programs, conferences and events. Alumni create, produce and perform works of art all over the world, lead institutions, organizations and businesses, and play significant roles in cultural, social, intellectual and economic well-being, and in the preservation of the environment. Michelle Bates provides photographic services for the documentation of artwork, performances, and arts events in a variety of formats. Michelle offers these services to the greater Seattle and Vashon area.
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) provides fiscal sponsorship for independent artists/producers who are soliciting funding from private foundations, government agencies, and individual donors for their non-commercial, video-based projects. Only members are eligible to apply for fiscal sponsorship.
Bellevue Arts Museum provides a wide range of programs from workshops with local artists to lectures and performances. Visit their website for upcoming programs. On the first Friday of each month, museum admission is free from 10am – 9pm.
All Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction does is fine art reproduction. They have a passion for fine art, and cater only to artists and fine art photographers. Being artists themselves, with extensive backgrounds in fine art and photography, Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction understands the artist's needs and concerns. Their goal is to be the premier fine art reproduction service in the Northwest, serving professional artists, galleries, and serious art collectors, producing only the finest prints possible. Bemis Building often has available studios that are restricted to arts related uses by city codes. The building has a loading dock and five-ton freight elevator. All units have 12' to 15' ceilings, large windows, full kitchens with gas ranges, steam heat, thermo pane windows, large bathrooms and on-site parking. Spaces range from 1300 to 1700 sq. ft. Benefit Opportunities for Artists (BOA) was developed to provide artists with access to health coverage, dental insurance, technical assistance, discounted products and services through a nationwide network of partners.
Bent promotes and encourages written and spoken word among LGBTIQ people in our communities.
Bloom Counseling blends creativity, education, compassion and encouragement, to help you address life issues through art therapy.
Blue Earth Alliance, a non-profit organization, educates the public about endangered cultures, threatened environments and social concerns through photography. By supporting the power of photographic storytelling, Blue Earth Alliance motivates society to make positive change. Proposals are accepted for consideration twice a year, January 21st and June 1st.
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Bob Rice Photography Spokane, WA 509/838-7627 [email protected] www.bobricephotography.org Boguch, Janet 1802 E Prospect Seattle, WA 98112 206/323-3449 [email protected] Breakout Productions 7905 Ivy Court Yakima, WA 98908 509/965-5811 [email protected] www.breakoutprod.com Broadcast Music, Inc. 8730 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor W West Hollywood, CA 90069 310/659-9109 [email protected] www.bmi.com Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 91423 818/905-8038 www.radio-media.com Burger, Harriet 206/523-7081 [email protected] www.hbphotography.com Callahan, Anna 4408 Delridge Way SW, Apt. 313 Seattle, WA 98106 206/938-7960 [email protected] www.anna-callahan.com Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program 1406 10th Avenue, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98122 206/329-7303 www.chhip.org Career Transition For Dancers 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 902 Los Angeles, CA 90036 800/581-2833 [email protected] www.careertransition.org careers.wa.gov www.careers.wa.gov Carnegie Fund for Authors One Old Country Road Carle Place, NY 11514
Bob Rice Photography does promotional photos for groups or independent artists both in the studio and on location offering a variety of promotional solutions.
Janet Boguch’s mission is to assist individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential and to ensure the stability and health of the nonprofit and public sectors.
Breakout Productions creates inventive, compelling and effective video for broadcast, marketing, promotion and corporate communication.
Broadcast Music, Inc. is an American performing rights organization that represents songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. The non-profitmaking company, collects license fees on behalf of those creators it represents. The license fees BMI collects for the "public performances" of its repertoire of compositions—including radio airplay, broadcast and cable television carriage, Internet and live and recorded performances by all other users of music—are then distributed as royalties to the writers, composers and copyright holders it represents. Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion is an independent radio airplay promotion company primarily promoting songs, albums, syndicated programs, and radio interviews. Both commercial and non-commercial stations are included, but for most programs, the emphasis is commercial. Although the focus is airplay they also work closely with retail, press and clubs. Harriet Burger provides photographic services for artists, including 35mm and 4x5 photos. Fees start at $100 and are based upon the nature of the work, amount of work being photographed and whether location is site-specific or in studio.
Anna Callahan designs websites for artists working within a budget.
Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program (CHHIP) is a community-based developer, owner and manager of 35 affordable housing buildings with nearly 900 units.
Career Transition For Dancers offers a variety of career-counseling programs, all completely free-of-charge, for eligible dancers to utilize during every stage of their transition process.
The State of Washington has a searchable database of state job openings.
Carnegie Fund for Authors offers aid to authors. Authors must have had at least one book published commercially that has received reader acceptance. Grant aid is provided to those applicants who have suffered a financial emergency as a result of illness or injury to self, spouse or dependent child, or for some other misfortune that has placed the applicant in pressing and substantial verifiable need.
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Cartoonists Northwest is an informal and informative association of professional and amateur cartoonists. Founded in 1981, Cartoonists Northwest holds regular meetings. One year membership is $30 ($40 outside of the U.S.).
Cartoonists Northwest PO Box 31122 Seattle, WA 98103 206/369-2123 [email protected] www.cartoonist.net Cascadia: The Methow Music Association 201 Hwy 20 Twisp, WA 98856 509/997-0222 or 509/997-4601 [email protected] www.methownet.com/cascadia CD Baby 5925 NE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97218 [email protected] www.cdbaby.com Center for Independent Documentary 680 S Main Street Sharon, MA 02067 718/784-3627 [email protected] www.documentaries.org
Cascadia: The Methow Music Association serves to promote, music education, participation, and appreciation in the Methow and Okanogan Valleys of Washington State.
CD Baby offers promotion and distribution services for musicians. Musicians submit CDs and CD Baby warehouses them, sells them, and pays the musicians directly. When selling through CD Baby, musicians make $6-12 per CD, and get paid weekly.
Center for Independent Documentary offers resources for independent producers of documentaries including general documentary resources, funding production, effective and fundable outreach, educational lesson plans and study guides, exhibition and distribution, and building partnerships.
Center for Nonprofit Management is a comprehensive resource for nonprofits and offers Center for Nonprofit Management "Grant Seeker's Handbook" on their website. 606 S Olive Street, Suite 2450 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213/623-7080 [email protected] www.cnmsocal.org Center Stage has a multi-faceted performance, event and meeting facility conveniently Center Stage located in the heart of the Davenport District, Spokane. They offer a wide range of rental 1017 W First options as well as catering for any event. Spokane, WA 99201 509/747-8243 [email protected] www.spokanecenterstage.com Central Area Development Association is a community development corporation dedicated to improving economic housing and living conditions for residents of the Central District with three rental housing properties. Central Area Development Association 2301 S Jackson, Suite 101-D Seattle, WA 98144 206/328-2240 [email protected] www.cada.org Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas PO Box 22824 Seattle, WA 98122 206/323-4032 [email protected] www.cdforum.org Change, Inc. PO Box 54 Captiva, FL 33924 212/473-3742
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas' mission is to present and produce AfricanAmerican cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. The CD Forum offers a variety of programs in the performing arts field including the Creation Project and Youth Programs.
Change, Inc. provides one-time emergency grants up to $1,000 to artists of any discipline. Applicants must be professional artists who can demonstrate need. Each applicant must submit a detailed letter describing the financial emergency, copies of outstanding bills, medical fee estimates and current financial statements, along with a career resume, reviews, exhibition or performance announcements, slides or photos of work and two letters of reference from someone in affiliated field. Only complete applications will be accepted. Chicago Artists Resource (CAR) offers Square Feet Chicago: The Artist’s Guide to Buying and Leasing Space which was created to address the issues and circumstances faced by artists when looking for space. This online publication is written for Chicago artists, yet much of the information is valuable to artists across the country. CAR also offers a searchable database of opportunities that can be refined for regional searches as well as articles on professional development.
Chicago Artists Resource www.chicagoartistsresource.org
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Choder, Howard 300 E Pine Street Seattle, WA 98122 206/323-1066 [email protected] www.taxman.cc Chronicle of Higher Education 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 800/728-2803 or 202/466-1000 [email protected] www.chronicle.com/jobs/ Chronicle of Philanthropy 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 202/466-1200 [email protected] www.philanthropy.com Cine Rent West 2580 NW Upshur Portland, OR 97210 503/228-2048 [email protected] www.cinerentwest.com City of Bellevue Arts Commission PO Box 90012 Bellevue, WA 98009 425/452-4105 [email protected] www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/arts_program.htm City of Edmonds Arts Commission 700 Main Street Edmonds, WA 98020 425/771-0228 [email protected] www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission 501 N Anderson Ellensburg, WA 98926 509/962-7276 www.ellensburgarts.com City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 10-A Everett, WA 98201 425/257-7101 [email protected] www.everettwa.org City of Issaquah Arts Commission PO Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 425/837-3022 [email protected] www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/CCBIndex.asp?CCB ID=13 City of Lynnwood Arts Commission PO Box 5008 Lynnwood, WA 98046 425/744-6459 [email protected] www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us
Howard Choder gives expert advice for an IRS audit or collection, tax planning assistance for small business and can help file tax returns.
Chronicle of Higher Education is an academic-based periodical listing job opportunities in the arts. Listings include teaching opportunities, arts administration opportunities, gallery and museum opportunities, as well as jobs outside academia. The Chronicle is published in print weekly and is also available online. Subscription rates vary.
Chronicle of Philanthropy offers an online listing of philanthropy careers as well as tools for nonprofits and philanthropists including "The Nonprofit Handbook."
Cine Rent West is one of Portland, Oregon's largest production studios catering to both still and motion picture production. Housing a completely soundproofed 71' X 72' production studio located in the heart of NW Portland near Montgomery Park with convenient freeway and airport access and proximity to many amenities you may need. Cine Rent West services all of your creative needs with a production facility designed for maximum efficiency. City of Bellevue Arts Commission primarily supports the arts through the East Side Arts Partnership Program by funding special projects on a competitive basis for both organizations and individuals. In addition to commissioning public art projects, Bellevue holds a Biennial Sculpture Exhibition soliciting entries for indoor and outdoor sculpture throughout the year. City of Edmonds Arts Commission supports ongoing programs and projects including: Write on the Sound, a writers' conference including a literary contest and manuscript critiques for conference participants; two exhibition spaces for rotating displays of two and three dimensional work; a newsletter with opportunities and a call for artists listing; Tourism Promotion Awards, allocating funds in the form of contracts for services to promote cultural tourism; and funding, oversight and maintenance of Public Art projects through a juried process. City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission initiates, sponsors, organizes and promotes cultural and artistic programs and services such as local calls for artists and funding and facilitating public art by working with artists to develop permanently sited, portable, and architecturally integrated art. City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission initiates, sponsors, organizes and promotes cultural and artistic programs and services such as local Calls for Artists, funding and facilitating Public Art by working with artists to develop permanently sited, portable, and architecturally integrated art funded by Everetts Percent for Art Program.
City of Issaquah Arts Commission encourages works of art in the community in order to further public enjoyment and awareness of the visual and performing arts through grants, giving special consideration to proposals having the greatest impact on the most Issaquah residents.
City of Lynnwood Arts Commission supports the arts with public and private funds to promote the arts and its benefits, including ongoing exhibition opportunities for Washington artists at both the Lynnwood Convention Center and the Alderwood Exhibit Space and a seasonal Newsletter that includes a call for artists list.
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City of Olympia Arts Commission offers extensive resources such as: the Arts Organization Resource Guide, a listing of resources, festivals, galleries and education; the Music Resource Guide, a listing of more than 100 musicians, groups, instructors and events; the arts program also provides connections to local arts resources through a listing of artists who are professionals in their field. City of Redmond Arts Commission supports programs, projects and individuals in the arts through a variety of resources including public and visual arts exhibitions, performing arts events, and organizational and project grants for activities within the City of Redmond. Open call to performing artists for the Arts In The Park summer concert series and the Winter Performance Series; an ongoing call for submissions for consideration for the purchase of indoor and outdoor artworks for the public art collection; open calls on a periodic basis for temporary public art and a percent for arts program. City of Seattle Department of Design created an informative publication about Establishing an Artist's Studio/Dwelling in an Existing Building in Seattle. Visit: www.cityofseattle.net/dclu/publications/cam/cam114.pdf City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development provides information, services, and classes on a variety of topics including: code compliance, design coordination, inspections, land use review, permits, planning, site development, and sustainable development.
City of Olympia Arts Commission 222 Columbia Street NW Olympia, WA 98501 360/709-2678 [email protected] www.olympiawa.gov City of Redmond Arts Commission PO Box 97010 Redmond, WA 98073 425/556-2316 [email protected] www.ci.redmond.wa.us
City of Seattle Department of Design www.cityofseattle.net/dclu City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000 Seattle, WA 98124 206/684-8600 www.seattle.gov/dpd/events/HomeImprove. htm City of Seattle Emergency Management 206/233-5076 www.seattle.gov/emergency City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs PO Box 94748, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 1766 Seattle, WA 98124 206/684-7171 [email protected] www.seattle.gov/arts
City of Seattle Emergency Management is a section of the Special Operations Bureau of the Seattle Police Department devoted to citywide disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. It places a strong emphasis on individual and community preparedness and has emergency tips and checklists available for Seattle residents. Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs provides funding for Seattle organizations and individual artists and manages the city's public art program. The office's website features an opportunities section, a one-stop shop for the latest arts-related jobs, funding sources, calls for artists and training opportunities. An online Public Art Roadmap offers detailed step-by-step information on building a community public art project and includes sample projects, first-person stories of people who completed community public art projects, an encyclopedia, detailed contacts and a glossary. The agency's eNews provides monthly information about arts-related events, workshops, issues, ideas and city of Seattle resources. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs also manages the Arts Resource Network (www.artsresourcenetwork.net), an online resource for artists and organizations which includes Space-finder, a directory of rehearsal, performance and event space and Arts Education Link, designed to connect artists and educators. City of Seattle Office of Housing offers resource guides and information about a number of homebuyer assistance programs that provide creative, financial tools to make it possible for you to purchase your first home as well as information on affordable rental programs. City of Spokane Arts Commission and a percent for art program supply resources and arts opportunities such as: an artist opportunities listing; directories for music, literary, visual, and performing arts; exhibition opportunities on a competitive basis at the Chase Gallery; the City of Spokane Arts Awards, by nomination only for individual artists.
City of Seattle Office of Housing 4710 32nd Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 206/292-5240 www.ci.seattle.wa.us/housing City of Spokane Arts Commission 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA 99201 509/625-6079 [email protected] www.spokanearts.org City of Tukwila Arts Commission 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 206/767-2342 [email protected] www.ci.tukwila.wa.us CLEAR Intake 888/201-1014 www.northwestjustice.org
City of Tukwila Arts Commission is actively involved in providing public art, as well as a variety of cultural experiences and performances involving local artists for Tukwila residents throughout the year.
CLEAR Intake, developed by the Northwest Justice Project, provides a client intake system that allows low income individuals to be referred to legal assistance in their community by calling a toll-free number. Certain cases can be referred to Northwest Justice Project offices, local volunteer lawyer programs, law school clinics or other resources in the caller's community.
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College Art Association 275 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001 212/691-1051 [email protected] www.collegeart.org ColorsNorthwestCareers.com www.ColorsNorthwestCareers.com Columbia Basin Allied Arts 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 509/793-2059 [email protected] www.basinarts.org Community Capital Development 1437 S Jackson, Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98144 206/325-9458 [email protected] www.seattleccd.com Community Health Centers of King County 2120 State Avenue, Suite 220 Olympia, WA 98506 360/786-9722 [email protected] www.wacmhc.org Community Health Plan of Washington 720 Olive Way, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98101 800/440-1561 [email protected] www.chpw.org Contemporary QuiltArt Association PO Box 95685 Seattle, WA 98145 425/392-7197 [email protected] www.contemporaryquiltart.com Copyright Website [email protected] www.benedict.com Costco PO Box 34535 Seattle, WA 98124 800/774-2678 www.costco.com Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture PO Box 912 Zuni, NM 87327 505/350-7867 [email protected] www.ciaccouncil.org Count Me In 240 Central Park S, Suite 7H New York, NY 10019 212/245-1245 [email protected] www.count-me-in.org
College Art Association hosts a comprehensive website, including listings of employment opportunities for artists, art historians, and other visual arts professionals and offers membership to all individuals with an interest in art, art history, or a related discipline. Membership dues vary according to category and income.
ColorsNorthwestCareers.com connects local corporations, businesses and organizations with talented jobseekers of color. Columbia Basin Allied Arts is the premier non-profit arts organization in the Columbia Basin of Washington State.
Community Capital Development is a place where a person thinking about opening a small business, or already operating a small business, can come to create a business plan, research potential markets and marketing ideas, discuss management issues with experienced counselors and business assistance providers, and apply for a small business loan. Community Health Centers of King County offer services for uninsured, underinsured, and low income King Country residents. Outpatient health care facilities are located in Bothell, Redmond, Renton, Auburn, Federal Way and Kent. Some locations offer alternative health care such as naturopathy and acupuncture. Sliding scale fee for uninsured. Medicare and medical coupons accepted.
Community Health Plan of Washington offers affordable health insurance coverage through public programs under contract with the State of Washington. Each plan offers members a choice among dedicated providers with experience in providing high-quality health care.
Contemporary QuiltArt Association (CQA) is a non-profit organization which is dedicated to promoting the work of artists who use the quilt as their medium. Using the quilt as the focal element, the association seeks to extend the boundaries of fine art by educating the public on a medium that has traditionally been accepted as functional and is now being viewed as a compelling art form. CQA offers on online gallery, exhibitions calendar, links, and produces annual shows. Copyright Website provides basic, practical, and relevant copyright information.
Costco offers health insurance to its executive members in certain areas of Washington.
Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Native American artists and their arts, crafts, traditions, and cultures. They promote the recognition and public awareness of authentic Indian arts and crafts. CIAC hosts conferences, lists calls for native arts, and lists events of interest to native artists.
Count Me In champions the cause for women's economic independence by providing access to business loans, consultation and education.
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Country Doctor Community Clinic is a sliding scale family practice community health clinic whose services include HIV Care and case management, infant, adolescent, adult, prenatal, pregnancy care, senior services and an on-site pharmacy.
Country Doctor Community Clinic 500 19th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112 206/299-1600 [email protected] www.cdchc.org Crab Creek Review PO Box 85088 Seattle, WA 98145 [email protected] www.crabcreekreview.org Craft Emergency Relief Fund PO Box 838 Montpelier, VT 05601 802/229-2306 [email protected] www.craftemergency.org CraftLister.com 800/568-2834 www.craftlister.com Crafts Report 100 Rogers Road Wilmington, DE 19801 800/777-7098 www.craftsreport.com
Crab Creek Review is devoted to the best writing from the Northwest and beyond. Crab Creek Review accepts submissions and holds annual writing contests.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund's (CERF) mission is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across the United States. CERF accomplishes its mission through direct financial and educational assistance to craft artists, including emergency relief assistance, business development support, and resources and referrals on topics such as health, safety, and insurance. CERF also advocates, engages in research, and backs policy that supports craft artists’ careers. CraftLister.com connects artists and crafters with show promoters through a free, searchable database of art and craft shows, artists, crafters, and promoters with a more extensive version available for members. Crafts Report is a monthly business magazine for the crafts professional providing many crafts resources on its website, including small business services, industry information, an artist registry, workshop listings, craft organization listings, and an insurance resource guide for craftspeople nationwide.
craigslist has online resources for artists including studio and employment listings, show craigslist calls and opportunities as well as forums for different disciplines. www.seattle.craigslist.com Creative Capital offers individual grants for artists of all disciplines, professional guidance for grantees, professional development workshops and retreats nationwide, and the Artist Toolbox website, a resource-bank for artists with an annotated collection of career-resource sites. Creative Commons provides an assortment of licensing options for artwork. Creative Capital 65 Bleeker Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10012 212/598-9900 www.creative-capital.org Creative Commons 171 2nd Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94105 415/369-8480 [email protected] http://creativecommons.org Creative Hotlist [email protected] www.creativehotlist.com creativePLANET Communities 865 S Figueroa Street, Suite 2330 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/228-0381 www.uemedia.net/ Crisis Clinic 1515 Dexter Avenue N, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109 800/621-4636 [email protected] www.crisisclinic.org CSI Insurance Management Group 2920 Taylor Street Dallas, TX 75226 800/204-1523 www.csicoverage.com
Creative Hotlist allows users to find a job, post job listings, build a portfolio, promote a business, send resumes and hire qualified individuals. With their advanced search engine users can save searches and can search for individuals and firms by keyword, location or level of experience. creativePLANET Communities is an online publication of job opportunities for the film, video, television, radio and theatre industry. Jobs are listed under categories such as costume design, sound, cinematography, etc.
Crisis Clinic offers a listing of statewide community resources online and through their Community Information Line. Information on general health care, mental health care, chemical dependency, etc. is available.
CSI Insurance Management Group is an entertainment insurance broker providing insurance consulting/coverage for the entertainment industry. Programs are available for: concert promoters, touring artists, theaters, event production, exhibitors, film production, booking agencies, etc.
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Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery 5619 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 www.danacadesign.com Dance Art Group PO Box 22513 Seattle, WA 98122 206/686-7323 [email protected] www.danceartgroup.org Dance/USA 1111 16th Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 202/833-1717 [email protected] www.danceusa.org Daniel Smith www.danielsmith.com
Danaca Design is a combined workshop and gallery located in Seattle's University District that offers scheduled blocks of time in their jewelry fabrication studio on a by-thehour basis. Participants must demonstrate an acceptable comfort level with the torches as well as exhibit a respect and understanding of all equipment in the space. Participants will be oriented to the studio and earn an official "ok" prior to their first time attending. $8 per hour or $100 for 10 sessions. Dance Art Group fosters and promotes the study, practice and appreciation of improvisational dance in Seattle. Dance Art Group hosts the annual dance event Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation (SFDI), as well as classes and workshops.
Dance/USA, a national service organization for professional dance, offers a series of professional development workshops tailored to specific community needs, a listing of professional development programs and publications, journals, monthly member bulletins, specialized listservs, and a collection of studies and booklets designed to keep dancers connected to the field. Daniel Smith offers an extensive online art instruction library that includes hundreds of articles, demonstrations, tutorials and in-depth technical information.
David Miller Grantwriting and Consulting David Miller provides comprehensive grant services for artists working in all disciplines as well as nonprofit organizations. A fundraising professional with more than a decade of experience, including six years at Artist Trust, David has raised more than $5 million 206/909-6770 throughout his career. His services include grant writing, proposal development, funding [email protected] opportunity research, as well as consultation and pre-submission review of applications you’re writing yourself. He can assist on fundraising plans, project descriptions, work sample selection and artist statements. Reasonable, artist-friendly rates. de los Santos, Gloria PO Box 202 Orient, WA 99160 509/684-3002 [email protected] www.gloriadelossantos.com Deborah Paine Fine Art Services 4005 SW Thistle Street Seattle, WA 98136 206/933-1339 [email protected] Delridge Neighborhood Development Association 5411 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 206/923-0917 Dental Health Services 936 N 34th Street, Suite 208 Seattle, WA 98103 206/633-2300 or 800/248-8108 www.dentalhealthservices.com DentalPlans.com www.dentalplans.com Dewer, Meeks and Ekram PC 110 James Street, Suite 100 Edmonds, WA 98020 425/640-8665 [email protected] www.dmecpa.com Dewar, Meeks and Ekrem PC offers a number of necessary services for your business: accounting and audits, business consulting, tax planning, tax reporting, financial statements and more. Gloria de los Santos offers photography services for artists including digital pictures and 35mm slides of art. Contact for quote.
Deborah Paine, principal of Deborah Paine Fine Art Services, has long been involved in the Northwest arts community, including management of the Microsoft Art Collection and Art Collection Coordinator for the King County Arts Commission. Deborah works with a variety of organizations, curating exhibitions and commissioning artwork. Clients include Children’s Hospital, Bank of America and private collectors. Delridge Neighborhood Development Association operates five rental housing properties at a controlled rate to preserve an active and thriving Delridge community. Historic Cooper provides 36 affordable live/work studios for rent to artists of all disciplines on the top two floors and in the converted attic. The ground floor houses an arts and cultural center focusing on youth and the many cultures of the surrounding Delridge community. Dental Health Services offers individual and family dental insurance at affordable rates.
DentalPlans.com is an industry leader in providing individuals, families and groups with affordable and comprehensive discount dental plans.
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disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington is a Center for Independent Living as established through the Rehab Act of 1973. Independent Living Centers are a nationwide network of non-profit organizations run by persons with disabilities, promoting the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Through a combination of individualized services, resource referral and advocacy efforts, the program assists people to maximize independence and integration into all aspects of life. disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington provides information on housing, transportation, employment, adaptive equipment, accessibility modifications, local and national resources and programs, and services are available for people with disabilities. Dispute Resolution Center is a nonprofit community-based mediation center that provides mediation and conflict resolution services for clients as an alternative method or resolving disputes outside the court system. The center helps clients with neighborhood problems, small money claims, consumer complaints, employer/employee grievances not involving a union, family and parenting plan arrangements, and many other issues. Services are available to people who live or work in King County and are low cost or free. Donors Forum of Chicago connects donors with current resources on foundations, individual giving and nonprofits both in the Chicago area and nationwide.
disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington 2700 NE Andresen Road, Suite D5 Vancouver, WA 98662 360/882-6790 [email protected] www.darsw.com
Dispute Resolution Center PO Box 21148 Seattle, WA 98111 888/803-4696 [email protected] www.kcdrc.org Donors Forum of Chicago 208 S LaSalle Street, Suite 740 Chicago, IL 60604 312/578-0090 [email protected] www.donorsforum.org Downstream Digital 1650 NW Naito Pkwy, Suite 301 Portland, OR 97209 503/226-1944 www.downstream.com Dramatists Guild of America 1501 Broadway, Suite 701 New York, NY 10036 212/398-9366 www.dramatistsguild.com
Downstream Digital creates media for sales, retail, and exhibit environments including commercial spots, corporate videos, music videos, feature films, and signage systems.
Dramatists Guild of America is the only professional association for playwrights, composers, and lyricists. Members can receive assistance on a wide range of contractual issues, as well as advice on many theatre-related matters such as options, commissions, contracts, copyright, producers, publishers, agents, and attorneys. The Dramatists Guild Fund provides financial aid to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. The Fund is also interested in helping elder dramatic writers who are ill, uninsured, or whose royalties have waned. Drawing Center offers the Slide Registry, which features images of works by approximately 2,000 artists who have participated in the Viewing Program. Their work has been selected to be on file by the Drawing Center's curatorial committee. The Slide Registry is a public resource for contemporary drawing that is consulted by curators, art dealers, collectors, and art educators. Each file includes a résumé, one sheet of images, and an optional artist's statement and press clippings. EHealthinsurance.com is a site where you can search for all types of health insurance based on your zip code. It gives policy breakdowns based on your age, gender and selected deductibles. It is also a good site to reference for the description of what different policies cover and what they don't, and is also broken down into individual versus small business plans. Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI) is a leading nonprofit resource for video art and interactive media. EAI's core program is the distribution and preservation of a major collection of new and historical media works by artists. EAI also offers educational services, viewing access, exhibitions and public programs.
Drawing Center 35 Wooster Street New York, NY 10013 212/219-2166 [email protected] www.drawingcenter.org EHealthinsurance.com www.ehealthinsurance.com
Electronic Arts Intermix 535 W 22nd Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10011 212/337-0694 [email protected] www.eai.org Emmer, Hilary Vashon Island 206/463-7277 [email protected] EmploymentGuide.com 150 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510 877/876-4039 www.employmentguide.com
Hilary Emmer offers tax preparation.
EmploymentGuide.com is the leading job board for hourly, skilled, full-time and parttime jobs. EmploymentGuide.com provides job search options across numerous job industries nationwide. EmploymentGuide.com is the online solution to The Employment Guide ®, the nation's largest print publication offering local job openings and unique employment opportunities. CareersInGear.com provides listings of truck driving jobs, career job search, and a Work at Home Center with a variety of jobs for those interested in working from home.
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Encore Media Group 485 N 85th Street Seattle, WA 98040 206/443-0445 [email protected] www.encoremediagroup.com Engdahl Video Productions 2214 S Lincoln Spokane, WA 99203 877/747-4881 [email protected] Estate Project for Artists with AIDS 330 W 42nd Street, Suite 1701 New York, NY 11036 212/947-6340 [email protected] www.artistswithaids.org Ethical Metalsmiths PO Box 170464 San Francisco, CA 94117 [email protected]
Encore Media Group is a West Coast provider of high-quality printed arts programs, advertising sales, and custom publishing.
Engdahl Video Productions creates movies from archival materials and transfers movies to DVDs.
Estate Project for Artists with AIDS provides information and referrals to artists planning for the care and preservation of their work. This assistance ranges from resource listings to specialized legal counseling. The project provides assistance to artists with HIV/AIDS working in all disciplines.
Ethical Metalsmiths has been created for people who want materials they use to be consistent with their values. Ethical Metalsmiths seeks sources of precious metals that are responsibly mined and can be independently certified. Artists, metalsmiths, goldsmiths, jewelers, galleries and collectors, retailers and suppliers are invited to become advocates for responsibly sourced materials through combined purchasing power and to reward ethical practices. Evergreen State College offers the Evergreen Photography Studio, which provides a range of photography and digital services including facilities rentals, portfolio copywork, and digital film recording.
Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway Olympia, WA 98505 360/867-6263 [email protected] http://photo.evergreen.edu Executive Service Corps of Washington 510 2nd Avenue W Seattle, WA 98119 206/682-6704 [email protected] www.escwa.org Fairhaven Insurance, Inc. 7023 NE 175th Street, Suite C Kenmore, WA 98028 425/482-1876 [email protected] www.fairhaveninsurance.com Fancy Logo 13 1/2 E Main Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 509/526-5427 [email protected] www.fancylogo.com
Executive Service Corps of Washington, a nonprofit organization, provides management assistance to arts organizations and other nonprofits. Their consulting, coaching and training services are provided on a sliding fee scale by over 100 professionals of all ages and backgrounds. They can assist with financial issues, planning, board development, human resources, facilities and other areas of nonprofit management. Fairhaven Insurance, Inc. is a full service, multi-line insurance agency and brokerage.
Fancy Logo (Jeffrey Townsend) provides identity development, custom web solutions, presentation content, live event design, television and radio production and retail image management services.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management's website offers information on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster such as earthquakes and floods. They provide earthquake tip sheets, disaster loans, and disaster unemployment as well as 800/462-9029 information on www.fema.gov how to get flood insurance at www.floodsmart.gov. Fennel Mounts 206/762-9990 [email protected] Fest21.com 212/202-4977 [email protected] www.filmfestivalspro.com Fest21.com is a video platform for professionals from film and festivals industries around the world. Fennel Mounts offers mount making for art objects and collectables.
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Festival Network Online is an information source that can be searched by zip code for festivals for artists, musicians, craftspeople, vendors, and event sponsors.
Festival Network Online PO Box 18839 Asheville, NC 28814 800/200-3737 [email protected] www.festivalnet.com Festivals Directory Northwest PO Box 7515 Bonney Lake, WA 98390 253/863-6617 www.festivalsdirectory.com FiftyCrows Foundation 5214-F Diamond Heights Blvd, #615 San Francisco, CA 94131 415/647-1100 www.fiftycrows.org/grants/resources.php Film Arts Foundation 145 9th Street, #101 San Francisco, CA 94103 415/552-8760 [email protected] www.filmarts.org Film Baby 5909 NE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503/255-1847 [email protected] www.filmbaby.com Film/Video Arts 25 E 21 Street, 3rd floor New York, NY 10010 212/941-8787 [email protected] www.fva.com Filter 701 Pike Street, Suite 1675 Seattle, WA 98101 206/682-6005 [email protected] www.filtertalent.com First Amendment Project 1736 Franklin Street, 9th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 510/208-7744 [email protected] www.thefirstamendment.org First People's Fund PO Box 2977 Rapid City, SD 57709 605/348-0324 [email protected] www.firstpeoplesfund.org Fish Publishing Durrud Bantry Co. Cork, Ireland, [email protected] www.fishpublishing.com
Festivals Directory Northwest provides detailed information about 4,100 festivals, fairs, and music/dance/arts camps in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, ID and MT) each year in a 200-page magazine format delivered 3 times each year. Subscriptions $48/yr.
FiftyCrows Foundation aims to bridge the gap between venues and distribution mediums for documentary photography, and encourages public dialogue on the issues raised through the photography. The FiftyCrows website offers a resources page that lists grants, competitions, other online resources and more, for documentary photographers. Film Arts Foundation, a nonprofit leader in the media arts field, offers many resources and benefits to its members, including a subscription to Release Print magazine, service discounts, fiscal sponsorship, and grants. Membership is $45-65/year. Their online forum, library and business directory is available to anyone.
Film Baby is a haven for independent filmmakers and those that love independent film. Film Baby offers the independent filmmaker several services including promotion, distribution, resources and much more.
Film/Video Arts acts as a fiscal sponsor for independent producers that are members.
Filter is a primary talent resource for hundreds of companies needing access to design, advertising, and marketing communications professionals for freelance, project and direct-hire positions. Filter represents professionals in the design, advertising, marketing and public relations fields on the West Coast.
First Amendment Project is the only organization in the country dedicated to providing free and low cost legal services on free speech, free press and free petition issues defending the right of activists, journalists and artists.
First People's Fund supports the advancement of American Indian arts by providing working capital grants focusing on a few funding areas: Community Spirit Awards, Artist in Business Leadership, Cultural Capital Programs, and Art Marketing Development training for artists, business development and capital grant fellowships.
Fish Publishing is an independent publishing company. It aims to enable writers to have their work published in book format. Fish Publishing offers several annual literary arts competitions.
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Fishtrap PO Box 38 Enterprise, OR 97828 541/426-3623 www.fishtrap.org Flather & Perkins 888 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20006 800/422-8889 [email protected] www.flatherperkins.net Foundation Center 79 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003 212/620-4230 www.foundationcenter.org Foundation for Contemporary Arts 820 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10014 212/807-77077 [email protected] www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org
Fishtrap offers readings, workshops, classes, conferences, fellowships and residencies. Fishtrap is about "Writing and the West." In 20 years, Fishtrap has hosted over 200 published poets, novelists, journalists, song writers, and non-fiction writers as teachers and presenters. Although workshops are kept small, thousands of writers, teachers, students and booklovers from around the west have participated in Fishtrap events, almost all of which are on a first-come first-served basis. Flather & Perkins has two basic policies for artists: a general liability plan that covers slip-and-falls (medical payments), product liability, loss of equipment other than computers (computers are a separate area of coverage), business vehicle accidents, and fires; and a fine arts package that covers the value of the artwork itself when there is damage, theft, or destruction in and out of ones studio. Foundation Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance philanthropy at every level. Their comprehensive online database is available to individuals and organizations by subscription. Foundation for Contemporary Arts offers the Grants for Immediate Needs program as a mechanism to provide modest support--quickly--when artists have sudden opportunities to present their work to the public. Grants are made for unexpected expenses when projects are close to completion or for sudden work-related opportunities. Requests are often made from artists who are “emerging” and not widely recognized and have few sources of financial support. Applicants are asked to write a letter describing the project or opportunity, the timeliness of the situation and how a specific amount would help accomplish the goal. A project budget is also requested. Fractured Atlas is a non-profit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations. Their programs and services facilitate the creation of art by offering vital support to the artists who produce it. Fractured Atlas helps artists and arts organizations function more effectively as businesses by providing access to funding, healthcare, education, and more, all in a context that honors their individuality and independent spirit. By nurturing today's talented but underrepresented voices, Fractured Atlas hopes to foster a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Frank DiMarco Images provides photographic services including headshots, photo documentation for films and PR shots.
Fractured Atlas 248 W 35th Street, Suite 1202 New York, NY 10010 212/277-8020 [email protected] www.fracturedatlas.org Frank DiMarco Images PO Box 14184 Portland, OR 97293 503/236-3736 [email protected] www.dimarcoimages.com Franklin Furnace 80 Arts - The James E Davis Arts Building, 80 Hanson Pl, #301 Brooklyn, NY 11217 718/398-7256 [email protected] www.franklinfurnace.org
Franklin Furnace serves to present, preserve, interpret, proselytize and advocate on behalf of avant-garde art, especially forms that may be vulnerable due to institutional neglect, their ephemeral nature, or politically unpopular content. Franklin Furnace is dedicated to serving artists by providing both physical and virtual venues for the presentation of time-based visual art, including but not limited to artists' books and periodicals, installation art, performance art, "live art on the Internet"; and to undertake other activities related to these purposes. Franklin Furnace is committed to serving emerging artist and their ideas; and to assuming an aggressive pedagogical stance with regard to the value of avant-garde art to cultural life. Franklin Furnace offers annual grants to individual artists. Free Expression Policy Project, offered by the Brennan Center for Justice, provides research and advocacy on free speech, copyright, and media democracy issues.
Free Expression Policy Project [email protected] www.fepproject.org Freecycle www.freecycle.org
Freecycle is an email list where people give away things that they no longer need for free.
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Freehold engages artists of all levels in training and experimentation so that they may become more innovative and heartfelt in generating theatre that has a lasting impact on the community. Freehold realizes its vision through programming within its Studio and Theatre Lab. Individual Class Offerings provide training opportunities to artists. The Vocational Training Program prepares emerging theatre artists to work professionally. Special Concentrations and Intensives offer students specially focused training opportunities with internationally renowned master artists. Theatre Lab, the research and development arm at Freehold, provides a forum for the development of performance material. Rehearsal and Performance Space at Freehold is made available to independent producers at below-market rates. Fund for Women Artists provides many resources on its website including: lists of funding sources where you can view annotated lists of funders sorted by the kinds of projects they fund (approximately 200 foundations are listed) resources, which includes basic information about fundraising and links to other helpful organizations; WomenArts Network, designed to make it easy to contact women who have artistic work or skills to share; and more. The Fund for Women Artists focuses mainly on women in theatre, film, and video. FundsforWriters offers a website and enewsletter that provides information on grants, awards, contests, markets, jobs, agents, publishers, and new and different suggestions on writing income.
Freehold Seattle, WA 206/323-7499 [email protected] www.freeholdtheatre.org
Fund for Women Artists PO Box 60637 Florence, MA 01062 415/751-2202 [email protected] www.womenarts.org FundsforWriters 140-A Amicks Ferry Road, #234 Chapin, SC 29036 [email protected] www.fundsforwriters.com FundsNet Online Services www.fundsnetservices.com
FundsNet Online Services is a comprehensive resource on fundraising including grant writing tips and a list of grant givers. Funky Fliks' owner Bob Bennet provides documentation services producing photomontages, chroma key and event videography.
Funky Fliks 1519 E Alder Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 509/520-8210 [email protected] Furniture Society 111 Grovewood Rd Asheville, NC 28804 828/255-1949 [email protected] www.furnituresociety.org
Furniture Society advances the art of furniture making, by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering an understanding of this art and its place in society. The society strives to bring those involved in the field of studio furniture together.
Future of Music Coalition (FMC) is a not-for-profit collaboration between members of the Future of Music Coalition music, technology, public policy and intellectual property law communities. FMC 1615 L Street NW, #520 provides a website with articles, information and resources including health resources. Washington, DC 20036 202/822-2051 www.futureofmusic.org Gage Academy offers The Artist's Tool Kit Series, Guest Lecturers, Final Friday Critiques and much more. All are free and the public is welcome. The Artist's Tool Kit Series is the Third Thursday of each month from 12:30-2:00pm. Working artists, gallery owners and museum curators discuss real-life survival skills for emerging artists. Gage offers "The Drawing Board," their monthly e-newsletter, subscribe by visiting their website. Gale's Creek Insurance Services, a full-service independent agency, works with small businesses and nonprofits seeking property/casualty packages; individuals needing special event coverage; nonprofits, membership associations, environmental groups, concert promoters, film producers, organic growers, and others. Gage Academy 1501 10th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98102 206/526-2787 [email protected] www.seattlefineart.org Gale's Creek Insurance Services 800 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 335 Portland, OR 97209 800/755-1575 [email protected] www.galescreek.com Gardico Inc. 4912 14th Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98119 206/283-5850 Gay City 511 E Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.gaycity.org
Gardico Inc. carries commercial gasket, neoprene and other rubber products. Gardico has available many products necessary for studio safety and preparedness.
Gay City Health Project is an innovative multicultural gay men's health organization and the premiere provider of HIV/STD testing in King County. Their mission is to promote the health of gay and bi men and prevent HIV transmission by building community, fostering communication and nurturing self-esteem.
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General Services Administration 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 206/220-5059 or 206/764-6776 [email protected]
General Services Administration (GSA) leases to the arts community approximately 34,036 sq. ft. of space in the Federal Center South complex. The arts community currently housed in the space includes sculptors, painters, and photographers, set designers, video artists, clothing designers, woodworkers, and metalwork artists. Space is being leased at market rates adjusted for an additional tax by the State of Washington. Space sizes range from approximately 1,750 sq. ft. and up. Multiple artists in a 1,750 sq. ft. space, can be arranged. George Sugarman Foundation offers annual grants to painters and sculptors who are engaged in creating new works of fine art, whose work shows promise, and who are in need of financial assistance. In an era when much visual art production fails to address profound issues of violence, poverty, war and discrimination, the George Sugarman Foundation encourages the creation of artworks that incorporate humane themes. The foundation seeks to expand their partnership role with working artists to embrace the practice of socially conscious art. Georgetown Art Center offers studios for rent in renovated old ballroom in the Hub of Georgetown. Spaces offer north light, shared bathrooms, full kitchen available to renting artists only, lounge and community development area. Artists involved with studios will have access to Arts Detour, monthly studio openings and gallery shows in main gallery. Easy access to I-5 and Highway 99. Gigslist.org is "like Craigslist but designed for the arts and entertainment industries," and also provides industry related articles. Glass Art Society is a professional organization whose purpose is to encourage excellence, to advance education, to promote the appreciation and development of the glass arts, and to support the worldwide community of artists who work with glass. Glass Art Society's website offers "Message Forum." Participants in the forum are able to post business announcements, classified ads, information on upcoming events, images of their work, and carry on discussions about technical, international and education issues. Global Art Information offers a complete list of art competitions, grants and residencies of the world online. Global Art Jobs provides a comprehensive list of national art related jobs for its members. $24/4 months or $36/yr.
George Sugarman Foundation 448 Ignacio Blvd, #329 Novato, CA 94949 [email protected] www.georgesugarman.com
Georgetown Art Center 5511 1/2 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98108 206/851-1538 [email protected] www.achamberlain.com Gigslist.org www.gigslist.org Glass Art Society 3131 Western Avenue, Suite 414 Seattle, WA 98121 206/382-1305 [email protected] www.glassart.org Global Art Information www.globalartinfo.com Global Art Jobs [email protected] www.globalartjobs.com GoTour [email protected] www.gotour.org Grace Weston Photography 4675 N Concord Avenue Portland, OR 97217 503/288-6077 [email protected] www.gracewestonphoto.com Grants and Related Resources [email protected] www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants Graphic Artists Guild PO Box 4306 Seattle, WA 98104-0306 [email protected] www.seattleguild.org
GoTour gives independent artists the resources they need to take their show on the road. GoTour connects artists and arts communities nationwide, and provides a place to share services, goods, and advice. Grace Weston Photography offers photography services for artists of both 2D & 3D artwork. Digital or film in 35mm, medium and 4x5 formats.
Grants and Related Resources website offers postings on various topics such as Grants for Nonprofits, Grants for Individuals, Nonprofit Fundraising, and information on starting a nonprofit organization within the Nonprofit Virtual Library section. Graphic Artists Guild offers membership to individuals in many disciplines including illustration, graphic design, photography, cartooning, web design, multimedia, surface design and others. Guild dues depend on membership category and income level. Graphic Artists Guild promotes and protects the economic interests of its members. Its forty year history of ethics and legal reform show true commitment to improving conditions for all creators of graphic art and raising standards for the entire industry. Monthly meetings are held in Seattle. Graphic Competitions is an annotated directory of international graphic design competitions, Macintosh news, graphics news, resources and bookstore.
Graphic Competitions www.graphiccompetitions.com
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Greenwood Studio, a classic acting conservatory, was founded with the purpose of providing a safe place for actors to grow and develop their craft. The Studio offers training for actors of all levels or non-actors to explore the craft. The Studio's traditional classic conservatory program is one where the entire instrument of the actor is trained: mind, body, voice, imagination, spirit and emotional availability. The studio offers training for movement/presence, voice and speech and much more. Group Health Cooperative offers individual plans at several different coverage levels and price points.
Greenwood Studio 8314 Greenwood Avenue N Seattle, WA 98103 206/240-9965 [email protected] www.greenwoodstudio.org Group Health Cooperative 521 Wall Street Seattle, WA 98121 888/901-4636 or 206/448-5600 www.ghc.org GS1 US Washington Village Drive, Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45459 937/435-3870 www.uc-council.org GuideStar 4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 220 Williamsburg, VA 23188 757/229-4631 [email protected] www.guidestar.org GYST 4223 Russell Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 [email protected] www.gyst-ink.com Harris, Justin 4464 Fremont Avenue N, #310 Seattle, WA 98103 206/324-0891 [email protected] www.financialhealth.bz Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Hartford Plaza, 690 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06115 860/547-5000 www.thehartford.com Health in the Arts 835 S Wolcott Street, Room E144 Chicago, IL 60612 321/996-7420 www.uic.edu/sph/glakes/occupational/health inthearts.htm Health & Safety in the Arts www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards
GS1 US offers information about purchasing bar codes for the recording and publishing industry.
GuideStar offers a database of nonprofits and grantmakers. Other services include resources for nonprofits including online training and classified postings.
GYST is an artist-run company that applies the creativity of an artist's mind to the complex and daunting world of professional practices in contemporary art. GYST's mission is to support artists and arts organizations with an integrated mix of software, services and information in order to keep artists working. Services include artist statement writing tips, résumé writing tips, professional workshops and professional review of artist statements and résumés. Justin Harris is a financial advisor who helps artists experience financial health that’s both realistic and sustainable. He’s also committed to socially responsible investing.
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. provides small and home-based business insurance.
Health in the Arts' webpage offers links to several organizations that provide discipline specific health information.
Health & Safety in the Arts provides a searchable database of health and safety information for artists. Housing Maps uses housing resources listed on craigslist.com and maps them with Google maps. People looking for an apartment or house for sale or rent can find great deals. Housing Resources Group, a nonprofit organization, develops, owns, manages, and maintains affordable housing in downtown Seattle. They rent affordable apartments to people working in the arts, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food service.
Housing Maps www.housingmaps.com Housing Resources Group 1651 Bellevue Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/623-0506 [email protected] www.hrg.org Humanities Washington [email protected] www.humanities.org
Humanities Washington, a nonprofit organization and public foundation providing cultural and educational programs to the people of Washington State, provides resources and grant/award information for writers and media artists on its website as well as providing grants.
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I Photo Central 258 Inverness Circle Chalfont, PA 18914 215-822-5662 [email protected] www.iphotocentral.com Icicle Arts 347 Division Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509/668-4663 [email protected] www.iciclearts.org Idealist.org [email protected] www.idealist.org IMAGE Film & Video Center 535 Means Street, Suite C Atlanta, GA 30318 404/352-4225 [email protected] www.imagefv.org Imagekind 3134 Ellliott Avenue, Suite 220 Seattle, WA 98121 888/264-1446 www.imagekind.com imago imaging 1410 Western Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 206/652-4999 [email protected] www.imagoimaging.com Independent Feature Project 1001 Lenora Street Seattle, WA 98121 206/860-8490 [email protected] www.ifp.org Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington 15015 Main Street, Suite 205 Bellevue, WA 98007 425/649-0102 [email protected] www.wainsurance.org Independent Television Service 501 York Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415/356-8383 [email protected] www.itvs.org Indian Health Services 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, #476 Portland, OR 97204 503/326-2020 [email protected] www.ihs.gov
I Photo Central provides information on all aspects of collecting and selling photography such as insuring and value assessment.
Icicle Arts is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build a sustainable and vital arts community in the Upper Wenatchee Valley by promoting the arts and insuring that the arts are integrated into the community through education and presentation of public art and events. Icicle Arts invites proposals by individual artists, arts groups and organizations who would like to use the Barn Beach Reserve facilities for classes, meetings, art events or shows. Idealist.org offers job listings searchable by your interest and/or location, resources for job seekers, and is a resource for consultants, vendors and organizations serving the nonprofit sector. IMAGE Film & Video Center offers fiscal sponsorship for its members acting as a conduit for charitable contributions from public funding agencies, foundations and private individuals to independent film and video producers, artists and arts organizations.
Imagekind.com presents a great opportunity for visual artists working in 2D to easily and quickly get their work online at no cost, making it available for others to see and purchase prints. Artists choose their own URLs, and determine the markup. People interested in purchasing prints can choose from a wide range of size, paper, matting, and framing options and Imagekind handles all aspects of order processing down to the shipping and customer service. imago imaging has expertise in digital technologies that help clients achieve results. Services include scanning, digital retouching, presentation printing, proof printing, digital photographic restoration and fine art giclee prints.
Independent Feature Project (IFP) is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to providing resources such as job listings and submission deadlines, fiscal sponsorship, information and avenues of communication for its members: independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts. "Ask The Experts" and "Arts Advocacy" has resources for nonmembers as well. Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington can direct you to independent insurance agents who can offer health insurance. Because the agent can access insurance coverage from more than one company, they may have more competitive pricing. In addition they offer a full range of products for home, rent and business.
Independent Television Service (ITVS) seeks to expand cultural and global awareness, advance civic participation, and creatively engage audiences as it brings new and diverse voices into the public discourse through programming. ITVS forges alliances and explores new opportunities through emerging technologies that will cultivate new audiences for independent media. Indian Health Services' mission is to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people.
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IndieFilmmaker's Film Festival Directory is a current, accurate and comprehensive resource of film festivals in the world.
IndieFilmmaker 4337 Marina City Drive, Suite 1141 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 310/827-3362 [email protected] www.indiefilmmaker.org InLiquid 123 N Orianna Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215/592-1310 [email protected] www.inliquid.com Insurance Information Institute 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 212/346-5500 www.iii.org Insurevents.Com 9841 Airport Blvd, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90045 800/279-6540 [email protected] www.insurevents.com Inter*Im 308 6th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98104 206/624-1802 [email protected] www.interimicda.org International Association of Residential Arts Centers [email protected] www.resartis.org
InLiquid, a Philadelphia based nonprofit organization, shows an extensive online collection of work by local, national, and international artists to the public, while serving as a comprehensive online hub for visual arts information and resources that includes opportunities listings for grants, employment and exhibition. InLiquid also nurtures the creative community through a continuing series of non-virtual art exhibitions and events. Insurance Information Institute provides information on health, auto, personal and business insurance.
Insurevents.Com insures most areas of the entertainment, sports, leisure and special events industry. They provide policies that are needed for events including general liability, adverse weather, event cancellation, property, prize, auto, workers' compensation, accident, and medical.
Inter*Im focuses on development in the International District with seven buildings with 406 units of housing. Nihonmachi Terrace is ICDA's newest project offering 50 units of low income family housing located at South Maynard/Main Street. Units range in size from 1-4 bedrooms for families with income ranges up to 60% of area median and to accommodate very low-income and disabled households. International Association of Residential Arts Centers (ResArtis) provides a website listing over 190 international residential art centers from over 50 countries.
International Documentary Association (IDA) supports and promotes the efforts of documentary film and video makers. They offer online resources including grant and festival listings, job opportunities, media advocacy links, and more.
International Documentary Association 1201 W 5th Street, Suite M320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/534-3600 [email protected] www.documentary.org International Sculpture Center 19 Fairgrounds Road, Suite B Hamilton, NJ 08619 609/689-1051 [email protected] www.sculpture.org International Society of Appraisers 1131 SW 7th Street, Suite 105 Renton, WA 98055 206/241-0395 [email protected] www.isa-appraisers.org International Women's Writing Guild PO Box 810, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028 212/737-7536 [email protected] www.iwwg.com
International Sculpture Center (ISC) offers many benefits to its members, including access to an online opportunities page and discounts on tools, supplies, art transportation services and an artist directory. ISC also produces Sculpture, an international, monthly magazine dedicated to all forms of contemporary sculpture. It contains provocative criticisms, knowledgeable technical discussions and timely exploration of new materials and techniques. International Society of Appraisers serves the public by producing highly qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in professional personal property appraising. They provide a free appraisal referral service in the US and Canada helping individuals locate appraisal experts.
International Women's Writing Guild, a nonprofit international organization open to all women interested in writing, offers a vision and dental plan to its members.
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Internet ArtResources www.artresources.com IstariMedia 706 N 95th Street, #10 Seattle, WA 98103 206/783-0580 [email protected] www.istarimedia.com Jack Straw Productions 4261 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 206/634-0919 [email protected] www.jackstraw.org
Internet ArtResources lists thousands of local, national and international galleries, museums and artists. Using copyrighted code unique to Internet ArtResouces, IAR offers artists and galleries an exceptional opportunity to create a virtual art show on the Internet. Istarimedia specializes in the following services: audio/video capture and transfer with chapters, full menus and slideshows set to music; basic computer training; book to CD (or mp3) recordings; brochures; business cards; CD production; duplication and burning; flash conversion; flyers; info packets; press release kits; letterhead; logo design; multimedia video production; music video production; newsletters; photo editing and restoration; soundtrack creation; studio recording for CD demos; voice-overs; web design and more. Jack Straw Productions (JSP) is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary audio arts center serving artists and communities in the Northwest. JSP is a community-based resource that provides a production facility that is unlike any other in the region for local artists who work creatively with sound. Jack Straw focuses on annual artist residencies through its Artist Support Program, Writers Program, and Gallery Residency Program; art and technology education; arts heritage partnerships; and radio production. A full-service recording studio is also available for a range of arts projects. Fiscal sponsorship is also available. Jackson Street Studios offers a membership darkroom, $75/mo. 2 private use darkrooms fully equipped and supplied for B&W, (with all B&W chemistry supplied), plus 1 darkroom equipped for color. 24 hr. access, shared kitchen, bathroom, phone.
Jackson Street Studios 1426 S Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98144 206/399-5506 [email protected] www.jaqbox.com/1426 Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC Plaza 600 Bldg, 600 Stewart Street, Suite 1900 Seattle, WA 98101 206/628-8990 www.jjco.com Jazz Foundation of America 322 W 48th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10036 www.jazzfoundation.org Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. PO Box 468 Neenah, WI 54956 800/558-6411 [email protected] www.jewelersmutual.com JMC Photography 9105 2nd Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115 206/718-2786 [email protected] www.jmc-photo.com J'net Smith, Inc. 206/533-1490 [email protected] www.jnetsmith.com Joan Consani Photography PO Box 1477 Sequim, WA 98382 360/460-7552 [email protected] www.joanconsaniphoto.com
Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC is an artist-recommended, full-service certified public accounting firm focusing 100% on the nonprofit community in the Northwest. They offer individual and small organization consulting, audit and tax services, as well as QuickBooks software training.
Jazz Foundation of America provides assistance, resources and referrals to jazz and blues musicians including financial, legal, substance abuse and medical assistance on a case by case basis. An artist must make their living through jazz and blues and have no health insurance or be underinsured for a specific problem that needs attention to qualify for assistance. Jewelers Mutual Insurance provides property and liability coverage for businesses, a jeweler’s block policy for inventory, or insurance for personal jewelry.
JMC Photography's owner Jennifer M. Tucker provides photographic services specializing in headshots for performance artists. $195/session includes CD image and contact sheet.
J'net Smith, Inc. provides coaching and consultation on licensing, marketing and publishing for artists.
Joan Consani Photography on the north Olympic Peninsula provides artists and designers carefully crafted photographs using professional lighting to let the viewer see the beauty of your artwork with no distractions. All images available as 35mm slides, color or black and white prints, or digital files. For use as submissions for juried shows, galleries, portfolios, advertising, catalogs and websites.
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John Buttine Insurance provides coverage strictly on a per-show basis for trade shows, costing $150 for up to $2 million in general liability protection.
John Buttine Insurance 125 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 800/964-4454 [email protected] www.buttine.com Juried Art Services 433 Flamingo Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561/832-0480 [email protected] www.juriedartservices.com K & K Insurance PO Box 2338 Fort Wayne, IN 46804 260/459-5013 www.kandkinsurance.com
Juried Art Services (JAS) is an online digital jurying and application system that allows artists to apply for competitions by creating online artist portfolios and submitting work to opportunities created by their clients. A list of competitions that are currently open can be found on their homepage.
K & K Insurance provides event insurance for single events.
KDK One Digital Media is a full-service video and audio production company. Television KDK One Digital Media or advertising, special events, long form or documentary. 1516 W Riverside Spokane, WA 99201 509/624-9400 [email protected] www.kdk-1.com Ken Wagner Photography Art's services include any size artwork photographed on slides, film or digital, same day available by appointment. Ken Wagner Photography Art 1100 E Union Seattle, WA 98122 206/328-1030 Kent Arts Commission 220 4th Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 253/856-5050 [email protected] www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts Kiner, Henry 206/767-0545 [email protected] King County Bar Association 1200 5th Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98101 Referral Service: 206/267-7010 [email protected] www.kcba.org
Kent Arts Commission provides support to artists through Funding for Community Arts Support, financial support for arts projects by arts and cultural organizations, community service groups, and individual artists, Cornucopia Days Festival ongoing call for entries; Community Arts Organization list, e-News and newsletter including opportunities and call to artists list. Henry Kiner provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork. Prices: $50/hr plus materials, slides, and set up fee, if necessary. King County Bar Association & Foundation (KCBA) offers a lawyer referral service. They also provide Community Legal Service Programs to low income King County residents. Programs include Family Law-Self Help Plus, Housing Justice Project, Legal Services for the Homeless, Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Newcomers Project, Volunteer Legal Services and Volunteer Attorneys for People with AIDS. All programs are free except the Self Help Plus program, which has a sliding scale fee. Clients are referred to the programs either through the KCBA Lawyer Referral Service or after a consultation with an attorney at the Neighborhood Legal Clinics. Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) presents innovative, engaging visual arts exhibits that showcase contemporary artists and provide rare opportunities for emerging curators. The Arts Center’s Satellite exhibits at Kirkland City Hall, the Kirkland Library, Design Within Reach and Kirkland Performance Center bring the work of local artists out into the public, making art a part of thousands of area resident’s lives. makeARTKirkland Arts Center is the only organization offering in-depth training in a wide variety of visual arts on the Eastside. KAC offers 270 classes and workshops for more than 2,400 students of all ages. KAC provides “Teacher Training” workshops for teachers, art docents, parents and all those who teach art to young people. experienceARTKirkland Arts Center hosts free Artist Lectures, an arts-focused Literary Salon, gallery talks and other events that connect the community with the arts. The Arts Center makes the building accessible to community groups at nominal fees.
Kirkland Arts Center 620 Market Street Kirkland, WA 98033 425/822-7161 [email protected] www.kirklandartscenter.org
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Kitsap County Arts Board 614 Division Street Port Orchard, WA 98336 360/337-4471 [email protected] www.kitsapgov.com/boards/ArtsBD/ab_defa ult.htm KSER 90.7 FM 2623 Wetmore Avenue Everett, WA 98201 425/303-9070 [email protected] www.kser.org Kuhnlein, Peter and Lisa 1119 5th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 360/299-2566 [email protected] or [email protected] www.kuhnlein.com La Conner Arts Commission 200 Douglas LaConner, WA 98257 360/466-3125 [email protected] www.laconner.net Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center 104 17th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98104 206/684-4757 www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/langston.htm
Kitsap County Arts Board encourages private and public programs to further the development and public interest in arts and culture through a percent for art program. Artists may register to be on a Call for Artists mailing list, providing opportunities for local artists, as well as the Kitsap County Public Art Registry, to be considered for local public art projects. Links to other arts services and organizations for Washington state artists are available on their website. KSER 90.7 provides musical artists, poets, and writers in general with opportunities to be heard. KSER is a public, non-commercial and independent radio station for Snohomish, North King, Skagit, Island, and Jefferson counties. KSER also offers free public service announcements for local nonprofits (performances, art shows, festivals, etc). The morning show, 8-9am, has a local focus which includes commentaries and ideas from local folks. Peter and Lisa Kuhnlein document 3D artwork, $150/hr for time, film about $20/roll.
La Conner Arts Commission is a public agency devoted to encouraging artistic expression and providing diverse, high quality public art for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Commission offers an annual call for public art and other opportunities.
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center operates as a cultural performing arts center under the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The goal of the center is to provide quality cultural entertainment and educational components that meet the needs of the community. Every season, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center has new classes, events and programs. Langston Hughes offers both performances and instruction, and the programming reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhoods, the Central District and the International District. Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire Hathaway company, designs, manufactures and distributes fine custom frames of enduring style and superior craftsmanship with secure-T fasteners.
Larson-Juhl 3425 S 116th Tukwila, WA 98168 800/221-4123 www.larsonjuhl.com Laura Ackerman Art 4200 Fremont Avenue N, #5 Seattle, WA 98103 206/634-1276 [email protected] www.ackermanart.com Leafletter www.leafletter.com
Laura Ackerman Art creates affordable websites created for artists by a visual artist.
Leafletter is a web-based application designed specifically for creative professionals, enabling you to create miniature web sites (Leaflets) and embed them into social networks, blogs, and other web sites with ease. Leafletter is therefore an avenue for creative professionals—artists, photographers, designers—to gain broader exposure for their work. Lifelong AIDS Alliance (LAA) provides housing and home chores, food and nutrition services, insurance continuation, transportation, case management and emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS. LAA also has community services that include prevention education and national public policy advocacy.
Lifelong AIDS Alliance 1002 E Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98122 206/328-8979 [email protected] www.lifelongaidsalliance.org
Lifewise Health Plan of Washington provides health-care coverage to individuals and Lifewise Health Plan of Washington their families. The benefit plans are available statewide to permanent Washington state PO Box 91059 residents, except those eligible for Medicare. Seattle, WA 98111 800/592-6804 lifewisewa.customerservice@lifewisehealth. com www.lifewisewa.com
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Lone Eagle Digital Imaging services include: large-format inkjet prints on watercolor paper, canvas, other fabrics, and many photographic media; custom ICC profiling of scanners and printers; high-resolution scanning; graphic design; laminating and mounting.
Lone Eagle Digital Imaging 5201 Bitterroot Way Yakima, WA 98908 509/972-0568 [email protected] www.loneeagledigital.com Longhouse Education & Cultural Center 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505 360/867-5344 [email protected] www.evergreen.edu/longhouse
Longhouse Education & Cultural Center houses a database of 500 Native artists in the Pacific Northwest region. Organizations interested in booking Native dance groups, theatre groups, performing artists, storytellers, photographers, and musicians may contact the Longhouse to to make connections with artists.The Native Economic Development Program offers Native artists opportunities through art sales, marketing services and events to expand their customer base. The program seeks to connect artists with consumers who are interested in purchasing Native art or learning about Native cultures. Lopez Writers Guild (LWG) encourages the work of poets, playwrights, fiction and nonfiction writers living on Lopez Island. LWG produces several “Writers Read” events a year, as well as workshops on subjects of interest to writers. In a world dominated by the voices of the cultural elite, the writers of Lopez Island have the unusual distinction of living in relative isolation, in an environment free from the bombardment of prefabricated thoughts and opinions designed to shape views, and as a corollary, purchases. LWG's SHARK REEF, a literary publication designed as an outlet for local writers, entertains perspectives not often represented in the mainstream. Luminous Works are digital imaging educators offering hands-on computer graphics training classes to creative firms and individuals, specializing in digital photography, web design and Adobe's Creative Suite. Luminous Works are imaging professionals and professional educators. LUX Media/501 is a creative company dedicated to the local artistic and nonprofit community. They offer world-class design and media hosting services at discounted rates. Their extensive backgrounds in audio, video, and creative design are combined with an intimate understanding of Internet technologies.
Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication 66 County Road Lopez Island, WA 98261 [email protected] www.lopezwritersguild.org
Luminous Works 1406 NW 53rd Street, #3A Seattle, WA 98103 www.luminousworks.com LUX Media/501 911 E Pike, Suite 304 Seattle, WA 98122 206/323-4589 [email protected] www.luxmedia501.com Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry PO Box 356365 Seattle, WA 98195 206/543-5982 www.dental.washington.edu Mark Frey Photographer PO Box 1596 Yelm, WA 98597 360/894-3591 [email protected] Mark Sullo Photography 115 Prefontaine Place S, #407 Seattle, WA 98104 [email protected] www.marksullo.com Marquand Books 1402 3rd Avenue, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98101 206/624-2030 [email protected] www.marquandbooks.com Master License Service PO Box 9034 Olympia, WA 98507 360/664-1400 [email protected] www.dol.wa.gov/mls/mlsotherresources.htm
Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry offers dental care at reduced rates. Before beginning your treatment, ask your student to explain the proposed treatment, estimated fees and timetable for treatment. The Dental School accepts patients with or without dental insurance. Must call to request an application.
Mark Frey Photographer provides photographic services for documentation of art and craft in all media, as well as artist's headshots. Visual art rate $80/hr, headshots or on location shots $80/hr, plus cost of materials. Digital and film available, including 4x5, slides, prints. Mark Sullo Photography is available for editorial assignment and freelance photography, including location portraiture, fine art and performance documentation, promotional photos, events, special projects, design details, website photo illustration, film stills, etc. Marquand Books designs and produces fine illustrated books for art museums, galleries, trade publishers, artists, collectors, and architects. Marquand Books is knowledgeable about all aspects of illustrated art book publication and can provide guidance for your project from conception to completion with efficiancy and care.
Master License Service registers artists' businesses and trade name for state tax purposes. Visit the Master License Service website to receive an “Operating a Business in Washington State” booklet. For more information on business licenses and how to obtain one refer to Chapter 1.
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McChesney, Sean 1805 S Lane Street Seattle, WA 98144 206/328-4605 [email protected] www.mcchesneylegal.com McCuddin, Mason 4504 S Willamette Court Spokane, WA 99223 509/448-7768 [email protected] McMaster-Carr 9630 Norwalk Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90670 310/692-5911 www.mcmaster.com Media Bistro 494 Broadway New York , NY 10012 212/929-2588 www.mediabistro.com
Sean McChesney is an attorney who provides counsel to artists and small business owners. Areas of practice include: contracts, licensing, business formation, trademark and copyright.
Mason McCuddin provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork.
McMaster-Carr carries a long list of hard-to-find major industrial supples available to ship nationwide, including neoprene gasket materials for studio safety and preparedness.
Media Bistro is dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content, or who is a noncreative professional working in a content/creative industry. That includes editors, writers, television producers, graphic designers, book publishers, people in production, and circulation departments—in industries including magazines, television, radio, newspapers, book publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and graphic design. Their mission is to provide opportunities to meet each other, share resources, become informed of job opportunities and projects, improve career skills, and showcase work. Also offer, discounts on health and dental insurance for members. Merc Playhouse's 99-seat theater is available for theater productions, music, lectures and other performances. Rental rates and information are posted on their website.
Merc Playhouse PO Box 425 Twisp, WA 98856 509/997-7529 [email protected] www.mercplayhouse.com Mercer Island Arts Council 8236 SE 24th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 206/236-98040 [email protected] www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us Methow Arts Alliance PO Box 723 Twisp, WA 98856 509/997-4004 [email protected] www.methowartsalliance.org Metropolitan Performing Arts Center 901 W Sprague Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509/227-7404 [email protected] www.mettheater.com Mevis, Alan 17 SE 3rd Avenue, Studio 505 Portland, OR 97214 503/467-6448 [email protected] www.mevisphotographs.com Michigan State University Libraries www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3arts.htm# a
Mercer Island Arts Council commissions and acquires works for public art installation and for the citys collection through a percent-for-art program. The council also maintains an outdoor sculpture gallery exhibiting Washington State artists.
Methow Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization focusing on education, promotion, public art and events in the Methow region providing services and events such as an artist roster for schools in Okanogan County, online database and ecommerce for artists, the Methow Valley Arts Magazine and website to promote arts in the valley, monthly performing arts events and the annual MethowArts Festival. Metropolitan Performing Arts Center rents out the theater for performances, receptions and creative events.
Alan Mevis Photography services include black & white film based art photography for the performing art; creative photographs to meet the publicity and production needs of performing arts organizations and artists. Creative portraiture and headshots. Custom black & white printing and archive print processing. Also provides photography for visual artists. 2 & 3-D. Digital (ICC color standard compliant) files and/or slides. $75/hr. plus expenses for visual art. For others call for quote or see website. Michigan State University Libraries provides a free online listing of websites, databases and books with opportunities for grants in the arts and other fields.
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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation offers the USArtists International funding program which serves to ensure that the impressive range of expression and creativity of the U.S. performing arts is represented at international festivals abroad. USArtists International targets support for U.S. dance and music ensembles including tradional and folk genres that work at a professional level. The program has two deadlines which usually fall in January and May. Jesse Milden creates websites and graphic design for artists, galleries and small businesses. Visit website for samples and more information.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 N Charles Street, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21201 410/539-6656 [email protected] www.midatlanticarts.org Milden, Jesse [email protected] www.dubhead.com
Steven Miller is a professional digital photographer and designer who creates clean websites with great looking visuals for artists.
Miller, Steven 115 Prefontaine Place S, #406 Seattle, WA 98104 206/351-4739 [email protected] www.smiller555.com Modern Language Association, Job Information List 26 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY 01004 646/576-5133 [email protected] www.mla.org Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park PO Box 1125 Tenino, WA 98589 360/264-2408 [email protected] www.kalama.com/~monarchpark/ Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance Third Street Gallery/Moscow City Hall. PO Box 9203 Moscow, ID 83843 208/883-7036 [email protected] www.moscow-arts.org Mucha Creative 1425 Western Avenue, Suite 306 Seattle, WA 98104 206/972-0060 [email protected] www.muchacreative.com Museum Employment Resource Center [email protected] www.museum-employment.com
Modern Language Association (MLA) serves the Literary and Language fields with a Job Information List (JIL) available online. MLA serves English and foreign language professionals. Through the Job Information List, MLA provides a central source of notices about faculty openings in post-secondary English and foreign language departments. Online database is accessable by subscription.
Monarch Contemporary Art Center is an 80-acre public sculpture park and a center for the visual arts. Classes, workshops, and international sculpting and ceramic symposia are held at the Center. When funds are available, scholarships and residency grants are offered to gifted young artists and professionals so that they may attend events or use the facilities at the Center.
Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance represents over twenty diverse organizations dedicated to the cultural vitality of the Palouse Region of North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Organized in 2003 under the auspices of the Moscow Arts Commission, the Alliance recognizes the role arts and culture play in our community's quality of life and its economic health.
Mucha Creative creates both turnkey and custom artists' web sites and DVD/broadcast documentary profiles of artists. Websites start at $800 for a turnkey site.
Museum Employment Resource Center provides a database of positions available in United States museums and other cultural resource institutions.
Museum Resource specializes in artifact display systems and custom cabinetry for museums, galleries, art collectors, and artists. They have provided institutions and businesses in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with innovative design and quality workmanship for more than twelve years.
Museum Resource 3513 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103 206/547-4047 [email protected] www.museum-resource.com Musicians Foundation, Inc. 875 6th Avenue, Suite 2303 New York, NY 10001 212/239-9137 [email protected] www.musiciansfoundation.org
Musicians Foundation, Inc. provides financial assistance to deserving musicians who need help in meeting current living, medical and allied expenses.
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MusicPro Insurance Agency 45 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 800/605-3187 [email protected] www.musicproinsurance.com myartspace.com [email protected] www.myartspace.com National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture 145 9th Street, Suite 250 San Francisco, CA 94103 415/431-1391 [email protected] www.namac.org National Arts and Disability Center 300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 3310 Los Angeles, CA 90095 310/794-1141 [email protected] http://nadc.ucla.edu National Association for the SelfEmployed PO Box 612067, DFW Airport Dallas, TX 75261 800/232-6273 www.nase.org National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures 1204 Buena Vista Street San Antonio, TX 78207 210/432-3982 [email protected] www.nalac.org National Coalition Against Censorship 275 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001 212/807-6222 [email protected] www.ncac.org National Federation of State Poetry Societies www.nfsps.com
MusicPro Insurance Agency provides insurance for the music professional. Coverage for instrument and equipment, studio, tour or composer liability, travel accident and business as well as health insurance.
Myartspace is a community-based website for artists, photographers and members of the art world—teachers, collectors, curators, museums, galleries, and art buyers. Members will be able to establish their presence in the community, build and display galleries of their works, promote their works and career, participate in dialog, competition and events, and build an online store to sell products. National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) offers an online support center including event, resource, job and advocacy information for media artists.
National Arts and Disability Center database contains listings of arts programs, schools and centers; arts and disability related organizations, associations and foundations; museums; libraries; city, state and federal departments; assistive technology centers; individual artists with disabilities; performance groups; and online information resources.
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is the nation's leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, providing a broad range of benefits and support to help the smallest businesses succeed. The Member Advantage benefit provides small-business owners the ability to deduct 100% of their health insurance premiums, as well as 100% of their non-insured medical expenses from state, federal, and self-employment taxes. NASE also provides information on affordable health insurance with access to affordable health insurance to some parts of WA State. National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is a service and advocacy organization for Latino arts and cultural organizations and artists. The NALAC Fund for the Arts is a field-advised, pilot grant program designed to help Latinos develop their creative talents and make lasting contributions to our communities and society as a whole.
National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) serves as a national contact on challenges to freedom of artistic expression. NCAC provides the Arts Advocacy Project to protect artists' rights to participate in the democratic dialogue by defending public access to their work and supporting their ability to freely express views that might be unpopular or controversial. National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) is a non-profit organization, exclusively educational and literary. It recognizes the importance of poetry with respect to national cultural heritage. It is dedicated solely to the furtherance of poetry on the national level and serves to unite poets in the bonds of fellowship and understanding. NFSPS sponsors fifty annual poetry contests with cash prizes and a contest for a collection of poems by one poet.
National Museum of the Native American National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) celebrates the lifeways, languages, literature, history, and art of Native Americans. Through its exhibitions, programs, and publications, the museum presents the extraordinary achievements of the indigenous [email protected] peoples of the Western Hemisphere.The National Museum of the American Indian www.nmai.si.edu Visual and Expressive Arts Grants program offers support to a wide range of arts activities with the goal of increasing the appreciation of contemporary Native American arts. National Park Artist-in-Residence Program www.nps.gov/volunteer National Park Service Artist-in-Residence Program offers residencies throughout the US to visual, literary, media and performing artists.
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National Safety Council aims to educate and influence society to adopt safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable causes. Their website provides resources on chemicals, health and safety tip sheets. National Writers Union (NWU) offers a Job Hotline and is a nationwide, nonprofit alternative to job shops, temp agencies, and brokers. The Hotline is a way for employers to locate the writers they need, and writers to find jobs. NWU offers a dentalvision-life insurance package to members. Dues are based on annual writing income. NWU offers contract advice and grievance resolution as a benefit of membership. Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT) supports the creation, promotion and distribution of Native public media.
National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143 630/285-1121 www.nsc.org National Writers Union PO Box 19743 Seattle, WA 98109 206/282-9744 [email protected] www.nwu.org Native American Public Telecommunications PO Box 83111 Lincoln, NE 68053 402/472-3522 [email protected] www.nativetelecom.org New England Foundation for the Arts 145 Tremont Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02111 617/951-0010 www.nefa.org
New England Foundation for the Arts functions as a grantmaker, program initiator, regional laboratory, project coordinator, developer of resources, and builder of creative partnerships among artists, arts organizations and funders. Each program and project at NEFA is created with the underlying goal of building a stronger and more dynamic infrastructure for the arts. NEFA plays a national role by distributing model programs, supporting international cultural exchange, and advocating access to the arts for everyone. NEFA's grant programs provide funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in the areas of dance, performing arts, and public art. Each grant program has its own deadlines, funding criteria, and guidelines. New York City Department of Cultural Affairs invites artists to participate in its Percent for Art Image Registry. The registry is consulted by the architects, panelists, and City agencies for each project. The registry is open to any professional visual artist residing in the United States.
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs 330 W 42nd Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10036 212/643-7770 www.nyc.gov/html/artcom New York Foundation for the Arts 155 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, NY 10013 212/366-6900 www.nyfa.org Nicol, Richard 1414 NW 62nd Seattle, WA 98107 206/784-1093 [email protected] Nolo 950 Parker Street Berkeley, CA 94710 800/728-3555 [email protected] www.nolo.com Nonprofit Assistance Center 1618 S Lane Street, Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98144 206/324-5850 [email protected] www.nacseattle.org Nonprofit Center 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 320 Tacoma, WA 98402 253/272-5844 www.npcenter.org
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) offers NYFA Source, an online directory for artists, a national interactive online directory of more than 7,000 opportunities for artists in the visual, media, literary, and performing arts, including legal information, fiscal sponsorship information, "Business of Art Information" and emergency assistance. National classified listings of jobs in the arts and opportunities for artists are updated daily. Richard Nicol provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork. $70/hr for artwork for time, for slides $20/roll, for 4x5 $25, $10 for a CD.
Nolo is the nation’s leading provider of do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses. Their goal is to help people handle their own everyday legal matters—or learn enough about them to make working with a lawyer a more satisfying experience.
Nonprofit Assistance Center is a training and consulting resource for nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area. The Center’s staff is available to help answer these and other questions regarding: starting and running a nonprofit, IRS concerns, fiscal sponsorship, and more. The Center offers workshops and forums that are open to Seattle area nonprofits. Nonprofit Center provides bookkeeping and accounting services in order to help nonprofits manage their financial resources more accurately, efficiently and effectively. The Center serves Tacoma and the South Puget Sound area of Washington.
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Northwest Film Center 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 503/221-1156 [email protected] www.nwfilm.org Northwest Film Forum 1515 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/329-2629 [email protected] www.nwfilmforum.org
Northwest Film Center offers many services and opportunities for artists, film makers, and media arts professionals including fiscal sponsorship, film festivals, equipment.
Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) is a Seattle-based non-profit organization dedicated to becoming the nation's leading center for film artists. Operating the region's first and only non-profit center for the film arts, NWFF programs a true cinematheque, embracing film production as well as film exhibition, with two cinemas, film production and postproduction facilities and equipment, educational workshop space, filmmaker offices, a film vault containing over 1,000 titles, and a filmmaking library. NWFF aides filmmakers in the production of films, and offers more than 60 workshops annually. NWFF's 8,000 square foot facility houses: a 120-seat 35mm Dolby-equipped cinema and mainstage live theater, A 49-seat 35mm, Dolby-equipped cinema and theater, dedicated workshop space/filmmaker lounge with free WiFi, two film and video post-production suites, a dedicated animation studio, production gear rentals. NWFF also offers the Filmmakers Callboard, an online resource. Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations. Northwest Folklife carries out its mission in a variety of ways, most notably through the annual production of the free Northwest Folklife Festival. Northwest Independent Editors Guild is an alliance of more than 200 professional freelance editors in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Their website offers information on finding an editor as well as a job board.
Northwest Folklife 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 206/684-7300 [email protected] www.nwfolklife.org Northwest Independent Editors Guild 206/760-3348 [email protected] www.edsguild.org Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 1417 Portland, WA 97205 503/295-2787 [email protected] www.nwla-or.org Northwest Production Index PO Box 24365 Seattle, WA 98124 206/382-9220 [email protected] www.nwfilm.com Northwest Programs for the Arts 319 N 149th Street Seattle, WA 98133 206/368-2006 [email protected] www.northwestarts.org Northwest Women's Law Center 907 Pine Street, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98101 Legal Information & Referral Line: 206/6217691 [email protected] www.nwwlc.org Northwind Arts Center 2409 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360/379-1086 www.northwindarts.org
Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates provides volunteer attorneys on an as needed basis to provide consultations for artists working in SW Washington State and throughout Oregon State.
Northwest Production Index provides production resources for shooting everything from a feature film, TV commercial, corporate video, building a website, or needing some background music. Search through the comprehensive listings of qualified crew, producers, directors, post-houses, sound, equipment, talent, and support resources such as government agencies and caterers. Northwest Programs for the Arts serves the Northwestern U.S., including Washington. Northwest Programs for the Arts, in association with the Allied Arts Foundation, provides grants for art and to artists actually trying to make a living at their art, for career assistance, for gaining attention, and for professional education. NPA promotes art and artists and encourages the connection between artists and their audiences. Programs include Northwest Music Fund, SAVE PUBLIC ART! and Seattle Music Fest at Alki Beach. Northwest Women’s Law Center operates a Legal Information and Referral Line. Anyone in Washington State may call this line to talk to their legally-trained volunteers about legal matter.
Northwind Arts Center is a non-profit group dedicated to supporting the arts locally, through education and through display of work by regional artists. Northwind is a member of Northwind Arts Alliance, a non-profit volunteer membership organization with 501(c)3 status.
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NPower Seattle helps Puget Sound nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities. NPower seeks to put technology know-how into the hands of nonprofits. Services are provided at a discounted rate compared to commercial technology companies. Membership offers bigger discounts and other benefits.
NPower Welch Plaza Building, 403 23rd Avenue S Seattle, WA 98144 206/286-8880 [email protected] www.npowerseattle.org NW Insurance Council 206/624-3330 or 1/800/664-4942 [email protected] http://nwinsurance.org NW Photo Forum www.nwphotoforum.com
NW Insurance Council is a nonprofit, public-education and media relations trade association funded by member insurance companies and other insurance organizations. If you don't understand your policy or you're not sure of your coverage or if you're unsure how much insurance you need, e-mail them or call with your question. The Council also provides community grants to federally-designated Weed and Seed sites for neighborhood restoration and community building projects. NW Photo Forum is an online community for NorthWest Photographers. With over 800 members, NW Photo Forum is the largest photography community for the entire Northwest. When joining their free community you will be able to network with other photographers, find great locations with their NW PhotoMap, buy/sell equipment, peer critiques, and learn Painter. NYC Dance Spaces' website is a free information source of available rehearsal and performance spaces in New York City for dancers, dance companies and choreographers.
NYC Dance Spaces 61 W 23rd Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10010 212/886-2503 [email protected] www.nycdancespaces.org Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 202/576-6339 Odd Duck Studio 1214 10th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/375-8945 www.greentheatre.org OK Hotel 212 Alaskan Way S Seattle, WA 98104 206/264-1688 [email protected] Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center 425/556-2300 [email protected] www.redmond.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aims to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. OSHA offers many resources designed specifically for smaller employers. The agency wants to encourage all businesses to establish safety and health programs and find and fix hazards to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. The Odd Duck Studio is a 49-seat venue available for rentals by other companies and individual artists. For rental info and to schedule rehearsal or performance space, contact Rik Deskin.
OK Hotel has recently converted the top floor of the building to artist lofts and small business spaces. Some spaces with views of downtown Seattle and the Elliot Bay Marina. Fully wired with Internet and phone capabilities, 24-hr access, common wash area, vending machines, freight elevator, private sinks in select units and entry call box for guests. Range from approx. 210-430 sq. ft. Reasonably priced. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center has 300-seat auditorium and meeting rooms to rent.
Olds Art offers custom canvas and stretcher, panel and crate construction for artists in the greater Puget Sound area. Specializing in large canvases. Delivery available. Contact for a quote.
Olds Art 6555 5th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108 206/551-3181 [email protected] www.oldsart.com Olympia Art League [email protected] www.olympiaartleague.com
Olympia Art League sponsors a variety of art-related activities for artists of all levels of ability. As a non-profit organization, the League’s mission is to serve, not only its members, but also the larger South Sound community. The public is welcome to attend the League’s monthly meetings, and to participate in most events. The League produces a monthly newsletter.
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Omak Performing Arts Center 20 N Cedar Omak, WA 98841 509/826-8323 [email protected] www.omakpac.com ONABEN 11825 SW Greenburg Road, Suite B-3 Tigard, OR 97223 503/968-1500 [email protected] www.onaben.org Open Door Legal Space 1037 NE 65th Street, Suite 324 Seattle, WA 98115 206/225-6555 [email protected]
Omak Performing Arts Center is a state of the art performance environment that is available for all manner of bookings, dance, concerts, theater, civic meetings, trade shows, conferences and seminars.
ONABEN enables Native Americans to realize dreams for a better quality of life through owning and operating a successful business. ONABEN accomplishes this mission by providing accessible business programs, services, financing, and positive business-tobusiness relationships including business workshops for artists.
Open Door Legal Space provides affordable legal services to artists to protect their art and create artful businesses. It is a space to support art and open doors for artists to place their work in the world with appropriate knowledge of and access to necessary legal processes and protections. Open Door Legal provides legal services on a per project basis and/or a sliding fee scale. Legal areas include intellectual property, business and entertainment industry contracts, copyright, licensing, and small business entity creation. Open Flight Studio provides dance and movement studios featuring 1,200 sq feet, sprung wood floor, mirrors, ballet barres, one wall of windows. All rentals include the use of CD/stereo, TV/VCR, and parking for two cars. Rehearsal rate $10/hour, Class and Workshop rate $15/hour. Discount for Artist Trust members: 10%. Oregon College of Art & Craft is an accredited independent art college offering studio classes in book arts, ceramics, drawing/painting, fibers, metals, photography and wood. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Crafts, a three-year Certificate in Crafts, a one-year Post-baccalaureate Certificate, or enroll in the College's extension series of Studio School classes and professional workshops. During the summer, the College offers Art Adventures, an art day camp for children and teens. The college also offers an Artist-in-Residence program. Oregon Film & Video Office provides up-to-date listings of jobs and opportunities in Oregon film and television productions.
Open Flight Studio LLC 4205 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 [email protected] www.openflightstudio.org Oregon College of Art & Craft 8245 SW Barnes Road Portland, OR 97225 503/297-5544 [email protected] www.ocac.edu Oregon Film & Video Office [email protected] www.oregonfilm.org Oregon Media Production Association 222 NW 5th Avenue, Suite 303 Portland, OR 97209 503/228-8822 [email protected] www.ompa.org Pacific Northwest Artists 877/769-2787 [email protected] www.pnwartists.com Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates 615 Alaska Street Seattle, WA 98108 206/622-7850 [email protected] www.pnta.com Painted Sky 7280 SW 82nd Street Portland, OR 97223 503/887-0671 www.paintedsky.org Pam Saari, LLC 206/201-3386 [email protected]
Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) is the largest nonprofit film, video and multimedia association in Oregon. Members enjoy The Call Sheet, OMPA's monthly newsletter, and OMPA Monday Mail, a weekly email update about important industry happenings, plus information about important industry news and events and a free listing on their online directory. OMPA’s online directory can help anyone find production companies, crew, support services and more by region. Pacific Northwest Artists has been established to promote artists and hand-crafters in the Pacific Northwest. No knowledge of website development is needed. There are no commissions, gallery fees, hosting fees. Membership is $100 per year.
Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates (PNTA) offers theatre equipment and supplies for sale or rent.
Painted Sky's mission is to honor Native American culture by building awareness of traditional and contemporary musical expressions through performance and education. The primary goals of the organization are to present Native American music, song, composition and dance to the greater community, showcasing artistic collaboration between Native and non-Native performers. Pam Saari provides project management, personal development and business writing to individuals and organizations.
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Patrick F. Smith Photography offers location/studio photography for the artist and design professional for portfolios, documentation and digital preparation.
Patrick F. Smith Photography 503/312-5408 [email protected] www.pfsmithphoto.com
PEN American Center works to advance literature, to defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship. Subscription to their publication, Grants & Awards Available to American Writers, is available for $12/year. It also offers the PEN Writers Fund, an emergency fund for professional published or produced writers with serious financial difficulties. Depending on the situation, the fund gives grants or loans of up to $2K. The maximum amount is given only under dire circumstances and when monies are available. Application forms are available on the PEN website. It also offers the PEN Fund for Writers and Editors with HIV/AIDS, administered under the PEN Writers Fund, which gives grants of up to $1,000 to professional writers and editors who face serious financial difficulties because of HIV or AIDS-related illness. Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial is a supplier of hard-to-find fabrics including those traditionally used for boat and marine uses, furniture, and automobiles as well as suppling a wide variety of foams and other sewing related products and supplies appropriate for earthquake preparedness.
PEN American Center 588 Broadway, Suite 303 New York, NY 10012 [email protected] www.pen.org
Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial 18249 Olympic Avenue S Tukwila, WA 98188 206/682-7161 [email protected] www.perfectfit.com Performers Callboard [email protected] www.performerscallboard.com
PerformersCALLBOARD is a free service that announces casting calls and performance opportunities in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
Philanthropy Journal offers a daily website and a free, weekly email bulletin that delivers news, information and opinion about charitable giving, fundraising and management, focusing in particular on organizational effectiveness, donor engagement and collaboration.
Philanthropy Journal PO Box 12800 Raleigh, NC 27605 800/853-0801 [email protected] www.philanthropyjournal.org Photographic Center Northwest 900 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/720-7222 [email protected] www.pcnw.org Pictureband 206/819-5760 [email protected] www.pictureband.com Pierce County Arts Commission 3602 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200 Tacoma, WA 98418 253/798/6900 [email protected] www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/arts/artsco m.htm Pike Market Medical Clinic 1930 Post Alley Seattle, WA 98101 206/728-4143 www.pikemed.org
Photographic Center Northwest offers workshops, classes and facilities rentals including B&W darkroom, color darkroom and digital lab.
Pictureband offers unique graphic and website design services to artists and other creative individuals and companies. Their approach comes from the fine art perspective. They strive to find the balance between functional interactive experience and clean design that will compliment your work and let it shine. Pierce County Arts Commission delivers programs and services to stimulate participation and growth in the Arts by supplying artists with Community Grants on a competitive basis to fund festivals, public performances, exhibitions, and arts services. The Margaret K. Williams Arts Awards are also given annually to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the development of the arts in Pierce County. The Artist In Residence program places professional artists in local public schools for specific two- to six-week projects to further the arts as an integral part of basic education. Pike Market Medical Clinic provides a range of primary care medical and enabling services for men and women over age 18. They provide regular check-ups and health education services. Medical Services; General Adult Medicine; Women's Health Care; Family Planning and Birth Control; Chronic Illness Management; HIV/AIDS Screening; Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings; Prescriptions; Laboratory; Social Services. Other services include: Mental Health Counseling; One-on-one Case management; Referrals for shelter/housing, food, employment, education, substance abuse treatment. Pioneer Square Community Association (PSCA) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to create housing and community development opportunities in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. PSCA also maintains a listing of galleries and artist spaces on its website and sponsors the First Thursday Art Walk and the corresponding Art in the Park artist’s market.
Pioneer Square Community Association 201 Yesler Way, Suite B Seattle, WA 98104 206/667-0687 [email protected] www.pioneersquare.org
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Planet Art Web Company 1695 Old Henderson Road Columbus, OH 43220 614/459-4552 [email protected] www.planetartweb.com Planet Out www.planetout.com/popcornq/ professional/resources/funds/ Poets and Writers Inc. 90 Broad Street, Suite 2100 New York, NY 10012 [email protected] www.pw.org
Planet Art Web Company is a web service that creates websites specifically for artists, arts organizations, craftsmen and musicians. They create custom design web pages as well as personal template sites to display, sell and market art on the Internet.
Planet Out provides a directory of funding sources, for film/media artists, that are particularly geared towards gay and lesbian film projects.
Poets & Writers Inc. (P&W) is a primary source for what creative writers need to know. Poets and Writers magazine publishes essays on the literary life and interviews with contemporary writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as articles with practical applications for both emerging and established writers. In addition, it provides a comprehensive listing of literary grants and awards, deadlines, jobs and prize winners, in print and online. P&W's Directory of American Poets and Writers lists names, addresses, and publication credits for 7476 contemporary authors to connect with their peers. P&W pays fees to writers giving readings or conducting workshops in Seattle and sponsors The Writers Exchange Contest, created to introduce emerging poets and fiction writers to literary communities outside of their home state and provide them with a network for professional advancement. Links to other resources can also be found on their website. PoetsWest is the gateway to online information about poets and poetry in the Pacific Northwest. Their website offers a directory of Who's Who in Northwest poetry, rotating selections of poetry, reviews of poetry, information on special public poetry performances, venues with regularly scheduled poetry readings, poetry books and CDs, and links to selected poetry resources. Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc. supports artists based on dual criteria of artistic merit and demonstrable financial need. One year grants of between $1K-$30K, targeted to one's situation. Applications are reviewed 4-5 times a year.
PoetsWest 1100 University Street #17A Seattle, WA 98101 206/682-1268 [email protected] www.poetswest.com Pollock-Krasner Foundation 863 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 212/517-5400 [email protected] www.pkf.org PorchLight 907 NW Ballard Way, # 200 Seattle, WA 98107 206/239-1737 [email protected] www.seattlehousing.org Portland Art Dealers Association www.firstthursday.org Potlatch Fund 801 2nd Avenue, Suite 304 Seattle, WA 206/624-6076 [email protected] www.potlatchfund.org Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc. 4211 Alderwood Mall Boulevard, Suite 210, PO Box 6 Lynnwood, WA 98036 888/455-7554 [email protected] www.plcins.com Pottery Northwest 226 1st Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/285-4421 [email protected] www.potterynorthwest.org
PorchLight, Seattle Housing Authority, is a one-stop center for those seeking information about housing opportunities and the many low income or assisted living programs in the City of Seattle. Seattle Housing Authority develops and manages the largest inventory of low income housing in Seattle.
Portland Art Dealers Association (PADA) galleries host monthly exhibitions, most with opening receptions and extended hours on the First Thursday of each month. Potlatch Fund is a Native-led grantmaking foundation and leadership development organization offering culturally appropriate training and technical assistance to build the capacity of grantmakers, Tribes, Native groups, and other Native grant seekers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc. offers auto, homeowners, life, renters and umbrella insurance options.
Pottery Northwest, a large, fully equipped center for the clay arts, offers classes, professional workshops, studio space for residencies, lectures, community programs and a gallery dedicated to the exhibition and sale of ceramic works as well as a room to document work.
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Pratt Fine Arts Center is an arts education and resource center dedicated to promoting creative development and artistic engagement to the local and global community. Pratt provides instruction, studio access and community events in an open and multidisciplinary environment, including Business of Art classes.
Pratt Fine Arts Center 1902 S Main Street Seattle, WA 98144 206/328-2200 [email protected] www.pratt.org Premera Blue Cross 7001 220th SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 425/918-4000 or 800/722-2103 www.premera.com Price, Duncan 618 S 15th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 253/779-0635 [email protected] Puffin Foundation 20 Puffin Way Teaneck, NJ 07666 201/836-8923 [email protected] www.puffinfoundation.org Puget Sound Grantwriters Association 2150 N 107th Street, #205 Seattle, WA 98133 206/367-8704 [email protected] www.grantwriters.org Puget Sound Media Directory www.pugetsoundmediadirectory.com Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers 905 Spruce Street, Suite #300 Seattle, WA 98104 206/461-6935 [email protected] www.psnhc.org Puget Sound Writers Guild 1711 Medallion Loop NW Olympia, WA 98502 253/588-5203 [email protected] www.pugetsoundwritersguild.org R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc. 1401 N Calispel Street Spokane, WA 99201 509/325-3456 or 800/845-2187 www.rrcolor.com Rainier Valley Cultural Center 3515 S Alaska Street Seattle, WA 98134 206/760-4287 [email protected] www.seedseattle.org/seedarts/rvcc/rvcc_ind ex.html
Premera Blue Cross offers individual plans at several different coverage levels and price points.
Duncan Price provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork. Video documentation of both still work and performance available as well. Rates are $125 for first hour and $75 for each additional, $40 roll for 35mm, 4x5 on requests, digital available. Puffin Foundation make grants that encourage emerging artists in the fields of art, music, photography, theater, video and literature whose works, due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficulty being aired. Average grants are $1,000 to $2,500.
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association offers training and networking opportunities for people interested in raising money for nonprofit organizations through grants.
Puget Sound Media Directory includes the region’s up-to-date contact information for newspapers, including neighborhood papers, business, special-interest, trade and online publications, broadcast and cable television stations, radio stations, and regional bureaus for national and international media. Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers offer dental and medical care on a sliding scale in several locations around Seattle.
Puget Sound Writers Guild is committed to the profession of writing. They provide practical support in the form of classes, presentations and tools on website, challenge and encouragement to one another as you plan, write and market novels appropriate for publication with the major publishing houses in New York City.
R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc. offers an online photo lab for color printing and product order services for folios, photo storage options, proof books, and albums.
Rainier Valley Cultural Center has space, equipment and other resources to rent for cultural and community events.
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Rampart Art Gallery 712 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 253/223-6300 www.rampartgallery.com Raven Chronicles 1634 11th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.ravenchronicles.org Rebel Content 4111 E Madison Street, #120 Seattle, WA 98112 206/393-8036 [email protected] www.rebelcontent.com Recording Academy 159 Western Avenue W, Suite 485 Seattle, WA 98119 206/834-1000 [email protected] www.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/Ch apters/Pacific_Northwest/
Rampart Art Gallery, Tacoma's first co-op art gallery, has wall space that is about 4,400 sq. ft. on three levels, including halogen display track lighting, six channel stereo system, sitting areas and restroom. Rampart is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5 pm, and participates in Third Thursday Art Walks and special events. Raven Chronicles accepts online submissions for specific sections: Food and Culture, Reviews, Translations, Nature Writing, and Northwest Writing. The Raven Chronicles publishes work which reflects the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and other areas of America. They promote and publish art, fiction, talk art/spoken word, poetry, essays, reflective articles, reviews, interviews and contemporary art. Rebel Content provides consulting services to companies, artists and non-profit organizations primarily in music, entertainment and performing arts. Rebel Content specializes in an integrated and comprehensive approach to marketing and business communication for more impactful results.
Recording Academy, nationally and in conjunction with its 12 regional chapter offices through Grammy.com, is the primary communication link between the Academy's 20,000 members and its programs, services and activities. The membership department works to ensure each member stays informed of Academy activities and events, creates added-value partnerships with companies through the member benefits program and responds to member’s concerns and questions regarding the Academy and their membership. MusiCares offers an Emergency Financial Assistance Program providing financial grants for music people in crisis. MusiCares employs full-time regional case managers in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York, plus a full-time addiction recovery specialist in Los Angeles. MusiCares can help with medical expenses, hospitalization, treatment for substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, other life threatening illnesses and basic daily needs such as shelter and utilities. Red Dot Studios provides photographic services for the documentation of art work shooting 35mm slides, 4x5 transparencies and digital both on and off site. $75/hr, 2 hr minimum plus film and processing.
Red Dot Studios 1122 E Pike Street, #1401 Seattle, WA 98122 206/709-9220 [email protected] www.lindayoungphoto.com Regence BlueShield PO Box 21267 Seattle, WA 98111 800/458-3523 www.wa.regence.com Regional Arts & Culture Council 108 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 300 Portland, OR 97209 503/823-5111 [email protected] www.racc.org Resource Venture 1109 1st Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101 206/343-8505 [email protected] www.resourceventure.org Reusable Building Materials Exchange
Regence BlueShield offers individual plans at several different coverage levels and price points.
Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) in Portland, OR provides grants for artists and arts organizations in the Portland region. It also offers printed and electronic resources for artists, arts organizations and educators including GrantSearch, an online service, which provides a searchable database of organizations that fund Northwest artists. In addition they administer the Public Art Program for the City of Portland and Multnomah County. The City of Seattle’s Resource Venture program provides outreach, education, and technical assistance to businesses to help those businesses conserve resources, reduce or prevent pollution, and become more sustainable.
Reusable Building Materials Exchange (RBME) is a convenient way to recycle and procure recycled building materials. It is a free online service offered to King County www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/exchange/buildi residents by the Deptartmenr of Natural Resources. ng.asp Rhythm and Blues Foundation 100 S Broad Street, Suite 620 Philadelphia, PA 19110 215/568-1080 [email protected] www.rhythmblues.org Rhythm and Blues Foundation provides financial support, medical assistance and educational outreach through various grants and programs to support R&B and Motown artists of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
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Richard Hugo House, a nonprofit literary arts center, has a library full of resources for their members. The library offers books and literary journals; PCs connected to printers and the Internet; hookups for laptops; and a quiet space to write. It is especially geared toward helping unpublished and emerging writers, and provides tools for researching the publication process, working on the craft of writing and getting work done. Rick Singer Photography provides commercial and promotional photographic services specializing in natural light portraits which can be in color, black and white, or sepia tone.
Richard Hugo House 1634 11th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/322-7030 [email protected] www.hugohouse.com Rick Singer Photography 415 1/2 W Main Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509/838-3333 [email protected] www.ricksingerphotography.com Riley Associates, PC 5-7 Perry Way Unit 14 Newburyport, MA 01950 978/463-9350 www.artstaxinfo.com RLI Insurance Company 9025 N Lindbergh Drive Peoria, IL 61615 800/331-4929 www.rlicorp.com Rush Drake Insurance 12354 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA 98125 206/363-0550 RxHelpforWA 877/923-6779 www.rxhelpforwa.org
Riley Associates, PC offers an online tax resource to artists of all disciplines including expense reports, tips and other self-employment resources.
RLI Insurance Company is a diversified portfolio of property and casualty coverage and surety bonds serving niche or underserved markets. Offers include business, personal property and general liability. Coverage is available in 50 states. The annual premiums start at $150, and vary by state. Rush Drake Insurance offers property, liability, life and special event insurance.
RxHelpforWA is a program that connects qualified, low income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Ryan Services Photography provides copy work, fine art reproduction and commercial photography—digital, 4x5 and 35mm formats available as well as graphic design. In studio or location artwork reproduction. 10% discount for Artist Trust members.
Ryan Services Photography 3028 Sunset Beach Drive NW Olympia, WA 98502 360/280-4274 [email protected] Safeco 4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98185 206/545-5000 www.safeco.com Santa Fe Art Institute PO Box 24044 Sante Fe, NM 87502 505/424-5050 [email protected] www.sfai.org Sasquatch Books 119 S Main Street, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98104 800/775-0817 [email protected] www.sasquatchbook.com Savadow, Bruce 4037 California Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98116 206/935-5221 [email protected] www.brucesavadow.com
Safeco offers a variety of business products and coverage. An agent will talk through your needs and recommend a combination of coverage from Safeco's menu of products, including: business property and income, business liability, commercial auto, worker's compensation, crime & burglary and umbrella. Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) offers an ongoing Emergency Relief Residency Program, which provides fully supported residencies for artists and writers whose lives and work are compromised by domestic, political, or natural disasters. Rolling admissions permit SFAI to process applications for Emergency Relief residencies on a timely basis.
Sasquatch Books publishes books for and from the Pacific Northwest. Sasquatch Books considers queries and proposals from authors and agents for new projects that fit into their West Coast regional publishing program. They will evaluate query letters, proposals, and complete manuscripts.
Bruce Savadow Photography focuses on environmental, promotional, family portraiture, photojournalism, head shots and art documentation. Photo work done in both color and black and white. Bruce Savadow shoots both digital and film, cameras used are Nikon D200 digital 35mm format and Nikon f100 35mm film camera. Bruce Savadow work on location only, at your place of business, home, studio or your choice of site. Portfolio available for viewing.
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School of Communication, American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 202/885-3107 [email protected] www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/fair School of the Museum of Fine Arts 230 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 617/369-3602 [email protected] www.smfa.edu/arc Scolman, Jim 17739 150th Street SE Monroe, WA 98272 360/794-8373 [email protected] www.scolman.com SCORE 2401 4th Avenue, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98121 800/634-0245 [email protected] www.score.org or www.seattlescore.org Screen Actors Guild 5757 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 [email protected] www.sagfoundation.org Seattle Art Dealers Association 425 N 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 www.seattleartdealers.com Seattle Center Pavilion 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 206/684-7202 [email protected] www.seattlecenter.com/booking Seattle Community Access Network 1125 N 98th Street Seattle, WA 98103 [email protected] www.scantv.org
School of Communication, American University has created a Documentary Filmmakers’ Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use. The Statement describes a range of situations in which documentary filmmakers agree they have the right to quote copyrighted material without licensing it. The Center for Social Media showcases and analyzes strategies to use media as creative tools for public knowledge and action. It focuses on social documentaries for civil society and democracy, and on the public media environment that supports them. The Center is part of the School of Communication at American University. They also offer a resource page. School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, offers artSource, an online index of grants, residencies, exhibitions, public art commissions, and related community resources. artSource allows practicing artists to connect to a vast, up-to-date network of career and professional development services.
Jim Scolman offers photographic services to enhance your web page, postcards, business cards and entries to juried exhibitions. Jim Scolman is flexible and will work with you to meet your schedules and needs.
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" provides entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and online business counseling. They have a Learning Center with hundreds of articles to help you make critical decisions for business success. Seattle SCORE's website lists counseling locations, a business planning kit and upcoming workshops. Screen Actors Guild (SAG) offers emergency assistance grants to eligible members. The Foundation provides funds for the aid, relief and care of needy, sick, indigent and aged members. They also provide a Housing Bulletin Board (the "Housing Board") to SAG members as a courtesy to provide a professional, convenient and easily accessible way of finding housing options. Their Self-Pay Assistance provides onequarter of health insurance for qualified SAG members and their families. Seattle Art Dealers Association (SADA) produces a monthly guide to Seattle's gallery exhibitions and openings through its website and a printed Seattle Art Exhibitions guide printed by Encore Media Group. Seattle Center Pavilion has two special events rooms, grounds, auditoriums, lecture halls and an arena for rent.
Seattle Community Access Network (SCAN) offers a facility, airtime, equipment and management for Seattle and King and South Snohomish County residents. Produce programs for air on Channel 77/29 reaching over 400,000 subscriber homes. Available to all eligible residents on a non-commercial, no charge basis. The Network offers classes, workshops and seminars on advanced video production, media literacy, production genres as well as providing classes, workshops, skilled professional support, program promotion and community resources to help individuals and organizations create and distribute their programming. Seattle Community Network (SCN) is a free public-access computer network for exchanging and accessing information. SCN provides free email accounts, free website hosting as well as lists of online communities and bulletin boards including arts communities and jobsearch databases and directories. Seattle DanceNet resources include a calendar, a listserve for community members, and a mixture of resource information and articles of interest to the dance community.
Seattle Community Network [email protected] www.scn.org Seattle DanceNet [email protected] www.seattledancenet.org
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Seattle Film Institute offers the largest film program in the Northwest. The faculty members of the Seattle Film Institute are not only dedicated teachers but they are also experienced professionals in their chosen fields. The large inventory of equipment provided by the Seattle Film Institute means that from Final Cut Pro to Arriflex cameras, students have access to all the tools they need to produce professsional quality results. Seattle Housing Authority develops and manages the largest inventory of low-income housing in Seattle. Also offers a Housing Resource Guide.
Seattle Film Institute 1709 23rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 800/882-4734 or 206/568-4387 [email protected] http://seattlefilminstitute.com Seattle Housing Authority 120 6th Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/615-3340 [email protected] www.seattlehousing.org Seattle Indian Health Board PO Box 3364 Seattle, WA 98114 206/324-9360 [email protected] www.sihb.org Seattle Metals Guild www.seattlemetalsguild.org Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76493 2620 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 800/845-0082 [email protected] www.local76-493.org Seattle Parks and Recreation 100 Dexter Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/684-4075 www.cityofseattle.net/parks/reservations/ Seattle Print Arts 1122 E Pike Street, Suite 1444 Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.seattleprintarts.org Seattle Public Library 1000 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 206/386-4636 [email protected] www.spl.org Seattle Public Theater 7312 W Greenlake Drive N Seattle, WA 98103 206/524-1300 x 10 www.seattlepublictheatre.org Seattle Times www.seattletimes.com
Seattle Indian Health Board is a nonprofit, multi-service community health center chartered to serve the healthcare needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives living in the greater Seattle/King County region of Western Washington State.
Seattle Metals Guild offers a bimonthly newsletter, exhibitions, a series of aesthetic, technical and business workshops and lectures and a scholarship program. Membership organization. Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 provides a variety of services to its members, including contract and referral services, political voice in city, county, and state government, job leads, instrument insurance, access to group health insurance rates and more.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department rents all city facilities including parks. Contact their office to apply for a Park Use Permit or a Street Use Permit or receive a copy of their facilities rental guide. A Park Use Permit is required to reserve a playing field, facility, stage or performing arts area, or to use a park for a gathering of a large number of people. Street Use Permit is required for assembling in the street or sidewalk. Seattle Print Arts (SPA) is an association of artists, arts professionals and collectors who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts and an appreciation of the print media. SPA fosters intellectual and artistic dialogue, serves as a resource for news in the field of printmaking, and forges links between artists. SPA has also sponsored printmaking scholarships at Seattle's Pratt Fine Arts Center. SPA's website offers a calendar and opportunities section. Seattle Public Library offers Jobs and Career resources at the library as well as on its website (Databases & websites >> Jobs and Career). Many neighborhood libraries also have career collections. All circulating materials can be reserved and sent to the library location of your choice. In addition, the website includes phone numbers and websites for many Northwest companies, organizations and government agencies. Many libraries provide access to membership databases. Seattle Public Theater offers work/rehearsal space for rent by the hour or day.
Seattle Times offers "Callboard," a list of regional auditions and calls for artists. Listings are updated every Thursday. Visit homepage and search "Callboard." Seattle Weekly has an online classifieds page that is updated at 8am every weekday. You can browse the ads, save the listings you are interested in and their system will create a customized list for yourself.
Seattle Weekly [email protected] www.seattleweekly.com/classifieds
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Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority 409 Maynard Avenue S, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104 206/467-6376 [email protected] www.scidpda.org SeattleArtists.com 206/409-2130 [email protected] www.seattleartists.com Sedrat Arts 10002 Aurora Avenue N, #36-2217 Seattle, WA 98133 206/362-5603 www.sedrat.org SEEDArts 5117 Rainer Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 206/760-4286 [email protected] www.seedseattle.org/seedarts
Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority (SCIDPDA) manages seven properties in the Chinatown International District that include almost 400 low-income housing units. By providing families and seniors with access to affordable housing, SCIDPDA cultivates a higher standard of living for the whole neighborhood. SCIDPDA is continuously seeking to find ways to keep up with the demands of the local community. SeattleArtists.com offers independent artists opportunities for exhibiting in its online web gallery. Member artists and samples of their work can be featured in their own online gallery and share collaborative advertising space in any promotions. SeattleArtists.com also provides a free art events calendar and free art forums for local art discussions. Membership ranges from a free directory listing to a full online gallery for $110 per year. Sedrat Arts, as a nonprofit multidisciplinary arts organization establishes a vehicle and support system where unconventional and visionary artistic endeavors are matched with resources, opportunities, and audiences in an atmosphere of creativity, support, and growth. SEEDArts (SouthEast Effective Development) serves as a model for visual and performing arts and arts education programs throughout the region. SEEDArts is Southeast Seattle’s leading, and in some disciplines, only provider of high quality, culturally relevant arts experiences for the area’s diverse residents. Programs include: Rainier Valley Cultural Center – SouthEast Seattle’s only community performing arts center. The Center offers rental space for community events, meetings and productions. Rainier Valley Youth Theatre (RVYT) – RVYT provides a progressive series of performing arts and cultural celebration experiences for young people aged 6-21, including a SummerSTAGE teen drama production; SummerARTs drama and visual arts education camps, educational residencies with housing communities and a Young Playwrights Festival. Columbia City Gallery – A cooperative gallery of 28 local artists presenting exhibits in diverse media. Located in the Columbia City Business District, the gallery includes special guest artists, classes, lectures and special events. Public Art Program – Their public art program works with professional artist and students to design and fabricate artwork for public spaces. This program also offers a design and consulting service for local developers to encourage the incorporation of public art in community development projects. SouthEast Seattle Arts Council (SESAC) – SESAC is the advocacy and outreach arm of SEEDArts. It is a membership organization with an independent advisory board with the mission of promoting arts and cultural opportunities in SE Seattle. Sev Shoon Arts Center for the experienced and aspiring artists. A printmaking studio offering small sized classes and facility rental with 24/7 access.
Sev Shoon Arts Center 2862 NW Market Street Seattle, WA 98107 206/782-2415 [email protected] www.sevshoon.com ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia 1901 NW Market Street Seattle, WA 98107 206/447-9226 [email protected] www.sbpac.com Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 18560 1st Avenue NE, PO Box 55354 Shoreline, WA 98155 206/417-4645 [email protected] www.shorelinearts.net Shunpike 3518 Fremont Avenue N, #118 Seattle, WA 98103 206/905-1026 [email protected] www.shunpike.org
ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia is a nonprofit community development financial institution that provides financing and business assistance to underserved entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community-building organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council provides exhibition opportunities on a competitive basis at both the Gallery at Shoreline Center and the Gallery at the Shoreline Historical Museum as well as offering residency programs for both visual and performing artists. Scripts written for the stage and screen are reviewed for the Readers Theater Series, which solicits scripts that are un-produced for consideration and honorariums. Shunpike strengthens the Seattle arts community by partnering with small and mid-size arts groups to develop the business tools they need to succeed. They offer fiscal sponsorship, fundraising assistance, grant writing, bookkeeping, strategic planning, and board development services for small- and mid-sized arts groups. In addition, they offer a series of free public workshops on various aspects of non-profit arts management.
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Sidereal Press & Print Studio has space for artists wishing to produce editions or monotypes. Custom relief printing and intaglio printmaking. Equipment includes three letterpresses (largest 26x20), two intaglio presses (largest 65x39), and complete facilities for platemaking and etching. Skagit Performing Arts Council advocates for, and supports performing arts in Skagit County providing a comprehensive listing of performing arts groups and their performance schedules as well as listings of organizations, venues and resources for music, dance and theater.
Sidereal Press & Print Studio 5840 Airport Way S, #114 Seattle, WA 98108 206/298-9803 www.siderealpress.com Skagit Performing Arts Council PO Box 793 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360/336-3245 [email protected] www.skagitarts.org Small Business Administration 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 1700 Seattle, WA 98101 800/659-2955 www.sba.gov or www.sba.gov/wa/seattle/
Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial, technical, management assistance and disaster recovery. They offer Start-up Kits, Small Business Resource Guides, workshops and seminars and small business loans (see the "Participation Lender List") as well as disaster loans (search "Disaster"). They also have resources for nonprofits. SBA publishes an enewsletter monthly called SBA Solutions, offering advice to those on their own in the business world. Washington State offices are located in Seattle and Spokane.
Small Business Service Bureau (SBSB) is a national small business organization whose Small Business Service Bureau members are self-employed, have home-based businesses, etc. SBSB offers a variety 554 Main St, PO Box 15014 of resources, group programs and discounts. Worchester, MA 01615 800/343-0939 [email protected] www.sbsb.com Social Security Administration offers income assistance and benefits to people who have a disability and meet the medical criteria for benefits. Social Security Administration 901 Lenora Street, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98121 800/772-1213 www.ssa.gov/disability/ Society of North American Goldsmiths 541/345-5689 [email protected] www.snagmetalsmith.org Society of Singers 15456 Ventura Blvd, Suite 304 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 866/767-7671 [email protected] www.singers.org Songwriters Guild of America 6430 Sunset Blvd, Suite 705 Hollywood, CA 90028 323/462-1108 [email protected] www.songwritersguild.com Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc. 18927 33rd Avenue W Lynnwood, WA 98036 800/803-7000 [email protected] www.soundviewinsurance.com Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company 3434 Martin Way E, Suite A Olympia, WA 98506 800/398-9048 [email protected] www.sparrowhawkco.com
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) is an organization for jewelers, designers and metalsmiths. Resources, a portion of SNAG's website, provides professional information on a variety of topics including a list of guilds and craft organizations, as well as professional guides to important craft topics. Society of Singers benefits the health and welfare or professional singers worldwide and awards scholarships to students pursuing their graduate education in the vocal arts. Emergency financial assistance toward basic necessities of life, brief counseling and case management services are provided to singers who have earned their living as paid vocalists for five years and more. Scholarship applications are available December 1 with a deadline of April 30 for the Fall semester. Songwriters Guild of America offers royalty collection, online critiques and workshops for the performing musical artist. Diamond members can participate in The Entertainment Industry Group Insurance Trust, a group medical and life insurance program designed expressly for those working in entertainment.
Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc. offers advice on personal and business insurance.
Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company offers consulting services for fundraising and organizational development.
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Spirit Heart Journeys Creativity Coach 206/632-7121 [email protected] www.spiritheartjourneys.com Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc. 1501 4th Avenue, #2000 Century Square Seattle, WA 98101 206/623-7035 or 800/526-0635 [email protected] www.sig-ins.com Springboard for the Arts 308 Prince Street, Suite 270 St. Paul, MN 55101 651/292-4381 [email protected] www.springboardforthearts.org StarvingArtistsLaw.com www.starvingartistslaw.com Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors 800/562-6900 [email protected] www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/shiba/def ault.asp Static Factory Media 500 Boren Avenue N Seattle, WA 98120 206/322-3569 Stone Soup Theatre 4035 Stone Way Avenue N Seattle, WA 98103 206/633-1883 [email protected] www.stonesouptheatre.com Studioboom 1122 E Pike Street, #1250 Seattle, WA 98122 206/349-5316 [email protected] www.studioboom.com Sund & Associates 800 A W Nickerson Seattle, WA 98119 206/284-8325 [email protected] Sunoasis Jobs www.sunoasis.com Surface Design Association PO Box 360 Sebastopol, CA 95473 707/829-3110 [email protected] www.surfacedesign.org
Spirit Heart Journeys offers creativity coaching for artists, writers, poets, theatre artists and other creative individuals. One-on-one coaching using all forms of creative inspiration—visual images, journaling, dreamwork, movement, poetry and play.
Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc. offers a full range of commercial property/casualty, employee benefits, and personal insurance products and services to clients large and small.
Springboard for the Arts’ mission is to cultivate a vibrant arts community by connecting artists with the skills, contacts, information and services they need to make a living and a life.
StarvingArtistsLaw.com is the launch pad for artists and writers looking for self-help legal information. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) provides volunteers that assist consumers through the SHIBA Helpline with choices and problems involving private health insurance, government programs, Medicare supplements, employment-related health benefits, managed care, long-term care insurance, and fraud/abuse questions.
Static Factory Media services include: recording services, web hosting and design services, print and design services.
Stone Soup Theatre has rehearsal space for rent at very reasonable prices. The space is appropriate for acoustic musicians, actors, and dancers. The 40-seat theatre is available for rental as rehearsal space and for performances.
Studioboom provides services including graphic design, media production and identity.
Sund & Associates offers business counsel for photographers.
Sunoasis Jobs posts job opportunities for writers, editors, copywriters, and copy editors. This site also provides regional job listings, online job resources, freelance and internship opportunities, and technical writing resources. Surface Design Association’s mission is to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities as well as in the general public through publications, exhibitions, conferences, and educational opportunities.
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Neil Sussman is a tax attorney available for consultation in all areas of entertainment law.
Sussman, Neil 10751 Densmore Avenue N Seattle, WA 98133 206/363-8070 [email protected] Sweet Relief Musicians Fund 65 S Grand Avenue, #209 Pasadena, CA 91105 626/792-2858 or 888/955-7880 [email protected] www.sweetrelief.org
Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. Sweet Relief also has a financial assistance program especially for retired or semi-retired older musicians, which helps pay living expenses.
SweetFox.com brings buyers and creative products and art to one place. Sweetfox is a SweetFox.com digital market run for underground artists by underground artists. Show your wares, exchange ideas with other artists, connect with art buyers, or purchase art and products. [email protected] www.sweetfox.com Tacoma Arts Commission supports arts organizations, activities and individual artists through funding programs. The Municipal Art Program dedicates 1% of capital construction costs to the creation of public art. They produce Tacoma Artists month each November which is a comprehensive calendar of arts activities and studio tours. Programs include the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) which recognizes high quality talent of the arists in the community and assists them in generating new work. Artists working in all disciplines including literary, performing, new media, and visual arts are encouraged to apply. Cross-disciplinary approaches are also encouraged. TakePartInArt.org is the events calendar of the Arts Coalition serving the King County area. Currently the site features a calendar of events of participating arts organizations along with promotions and news of special ticket offers and coupons for arts events as well as a listing of other Washington State arts organizations. Tenants Union is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that provides information to Washington State tenants and fights for stronger tenants' rights. Basic information about tenants’ rights is available on their website. The Union offices are open for walk-in consultations every business day. The Field offers programs that help independent artists create new artwork, manage their careers, and develop long-range strategies for sustaining a life in the arts. Each year, The Field serves over 1,500 artists in the disciplines of dance, theater, music, text, performance art and film/video through fiscal sponsorship and professional development. The Levee Breaking is an open arts community and everything resource to musicians, visual artists, film makers and arts related groups. The particular intent is to facilitate projects and empower artists by providing a network and resource for their work. The Stranger offers weekly listing for artists of all disciplines, housing and employment listings. They also produce an annual musicians directory. Tacoma Arts Commission 747 Market Street, Suite 1036 Tacoma, WA 98402 253/591-5192 [email protected] www.tacomaculture.org
TakePartInArt.org [email protected] www.takepartinart.org Tenants Union 5425 B Rainier Avenue S Seattle, WA 98188 206/723-0500 www.tenantsunion.org The Field 161 6th Avenue, 14th Floor New York, NY 10013 212/691-6969 [email protected] www.thefield.org The Levee Breaking www.theleveebreaking.com The Stranger 1535 11th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.thestranger.com Theatre Communications Group [email protected] www.tcg.org
Theatre Communications Group offers ArtSEARCH, a national employment bulletin for the arts. Users can search by location, job type, and date. This service is updated every 3 days and lists up to 800 opportunities daily. Subscription fee.
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Theatre Puget Sound 305 Harrison Street, Suite 401-A Seattle, WA 98109 206/770-0370 [email protected] http://tpsonline.org
Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) is a leadership and service organization that advocates on behalf of and offers resources and services to theatre companies and individual theatre artists in the Puget Sound region. A member-driven organization, TPS nurtures a healthy, vibrant theatre community; develops ties among theatre professionals; raises the national and international visibility of the region’s theatre; and develops new, diverse audiences. The mission of Theatre Puget Sound is to promote the spiritual and economic necessity of theatre to the public, and to unify and strengthen the theatre community through programs, resources, advocacy and services. TPS strengthens the regional theatre community by providing educational programming, diverse and costeffective resources for both individuals and organizations, advocacy on both local and national platforms, and services that strive to improve the quality of life for our region’s theatre artists. TPS unifies the regional theatre community by acting as a physical and virtual gathering place. TPS manages both rehearsal and performance spaces and produces the Gregory A. Falls Sustained Achievement Award luncheon and the TPS Unified General Auditions. TPS also has one of the most active virtual communities in the nation that hosts an interactive website, talent database, message boards and community listserv. TheRainierValley.com has a webpage of Native American Services in the Seattle area, plus other American Indian resources such as health, legal and educational resources.
TheRainierValley.com 3438 10th Avenue W Seattle, WA 98119 206/355-5141 [email protected] www.therainiervalley.com/native_american. html Third World Newsreel 545 8th Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10018 212/947-9277 [email protected] www.twn.org Thomas & Pratt Insurance 1223 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 590 Santa Monica, CA 90403 877/334-6327 [email protected] www.fineartguy.com Tim Tyler Creative Internet Solutions 120 State Avenue NE, #260 Olympia, WA 98501 360/539-5294 [email protected] www.timtyler.com Town Hall 1119 8th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 206/652-4255 [email protected] www.townhallseattle.org Trans Artists [email protected] www.transartists.nl TriggerStreet.com www.triggerstreet.com Tryptos Studio Collective 5227 Leary Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107 206/783-6997 [email protected]
Third World Newsreel serves as a fiscal sponsor of independent film and electronic media productions, as well as artistic, educational and cultural projects emphasizing people of color and their concerns.
Thomas & Pratt Insurance has insurance policies for artists.
Tim Tyler builds websites for artists of all disciplines.
Town Hall is Seattle's community culture center located in the historic First Hill neighborhood, on the edge of downtown. Town Hall showcases the community's cultural energy with diverse music, arts and humanities, civic discourse and world culture programming. Space in Town Hall is available for rent at reasonable prices, with discounted rates for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Trans Artists is an independent foundation that informs artists of any discipline about international artist-in-residence programs and other opportunities for artists to stay and work elsewhere 'for art's sake.' Their free database comprises more than 700 artist-inresidence programs, listed by region and discipline. TriggerStreet.com offers free online workshops and showcases for fledgling filmmakers.
Tryptos Studio Collective is a group of working artists cooperating to sustain studio space conducive to creating art. Located in Old Ballard, the space is productive, convenient and satisfying as well as cost-effective.
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United Indians of All Tribes Foundation provides vital social and educational services to more than 25,000 Native Americans, from early child development and family counseling to housing homeless youth and preparing meals for the elderly.
United Indians Of All Tribes Foundation PO Box 99100 Seattle, WA 98199 206/285-4425 [email protected] www.unitedindians.com United States Department of Agriculture 1835 Black Lake Blvd SW, Suite B Olympia, WA 98512 360/704-7740 www.rurdev.usda.gov United Way of King County 720 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 206/461-3700 [email protected] www.uwkc.org US Copyright Office Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20559 202/707-3000 www.copyright.gov US Patent and Trademark Office Patent & Trademark Office, Mail Stop USPTO Contact Center, PO Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313 800/786-9199 [email protected] www.uspto.gov Velocity Dance Center 915 E Pine Street, #200 Seattle, WA 98122 206/325-8773 [email protected] www.velocitydancecenter.org Vernia, Claudia 206/714-3074 [email protected]
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a Rural Housing Service program assisting homeowners, homebuyers and tenants in rural areas. Services include loan programs, home repair programs, rental assistance and utility assistance.
United Way of King County offers a variety of training sessions for staff and board members of nonprofits. They also in partnership with the King County EICT Campaign will provide free tax preparation services at sites across King County. Taxes will be prepared by IRS trained and certified volunteers and electronically filed for a rapid refund. Individuals can also learn about opportunities they have to make the most of their tax returns through opening or expanding savings accounts, repairing their credit and improving financial and budgeting skills. US Copyright Office offers information on copyright issues and law as well as information on registering art work.
US Patent and Trademark Office offers information on patents and trademarks. Also has a section specifically for artists, musicians and authors.
Velocity Dance Center offers dance classes, workshops, and a Guest Artist Series, which brings in artists from around the world to share their perspectives, keeping Seattle’s dance scene current with artistic global standards.
Claudia Vernia offers real estate services for the artist interested in owning housing and/or studio space.
Victory Music supports acoustic, jazz, blues and folk music in the Northwest by fostering a community that nurtures musical growth, creativity, and the appreciation of acoustic music. Its programs include: The Victory Review Publication, monthly magazine featuring columns, reviews, events calendar, and more; Open Mics in Tacoma, Seattle, and Bellevue; and musician referral. $30 membership fee. Video Data Bank (VDB) is the leading resource in the United States for videotapes by and about contemporary artists. The VDB collections feature innovative video work made by artists from an aesthetic, political or personal point of view.
Victory Music PO Box 2254 Tacoma, WA 98401 253/428-0832 [email protected] www.victorymusic.org Video Data Bank 112 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 312/345-3550 [email protected] www.vdb.org Viewpoint Gallery/Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital/Northeast Health 1270 Belmont Avenue Schenectady, NY 12308 518/386-3520 [email protected]
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital is the home of the Viewpoint Gallery. For over 75 years Sunnyview has been leading the field in physical rehabilitation in upstate New York. In an effort to fulfill the hospital's mission to improve the lives of of people with disabilities and those of their families, the gallery collects artwork created exclusively by artists with disabilities from its national exhibition. By exhibiting the collection throughout the hospital, it is hoped the artwork will inspire patients, staff and visitors to reach beyond their limitations and explore their own creativity.
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Visual AIDS 526 W 26th Street, #510 New York, NY 10001 212/627-9855 [email protected] www.visualaids.org Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince Street Rochester, NY 14607 585/442-8676 x101 [email protected] www.vsw.org/afterimage Voice of Dance 850 College Avenue Kentfield, CA 94904 415/460-5150 [email protected] www.voiceofdance.com Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts The Paley Building,1 E 53rd Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 [email protected] www.vlany.org VSA Arts of Washington 305 Harrison Street, Suite 303 Seattle, WA 98109 206/443-1843 [email protected] www.vsaaw.org Vulcan Productions PO Box 3005 Seattle, WA 98104 [email protected] www.clearblueskyfilms.com Washington Assistive Technology Foundation 100 S King Street Seattle, WA 98104 206/328-5116 [email protected] www.watf.org Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers 2120 State Avenue NE, Suite 220 Olympia, WA 98506 360/786-9722 www.wacmhc.org Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program, Washington State Department of Health PO Box 47859 Olympia, WA 98504 888/438-2247 [email protected] www.doh.wa.gov/wbchp/
Visual AIDS strives to increase public awareness of AIDS through the visual arts by creating programs of exhibitions, events, and publications. By mobilizing the visual arts communities, Visual AIDS raises money to provide direct services to artists living with HIV/AIDS. Some of these services include: ongoing free photo-documentation of artwork; artist materials grants to low income artists with HIV/AIDS; opportunities to exhibit work; and other basic referral services. Visual Studies Workshop has more than 300 exhibition announcements, calls for work, and job and funding opportunities published in every issue of its subscription based magazine "Afterimage" which exists as an online blog as well.
Voice Of Dance is an online resource for dance artists including educational, grant, professional opportunities and health resources.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts delivers pro bono and low cost legal services and information to over 10,000 members of the New York arts community each year. Services include mediations, advocating and education. They offer an online resource directory regarding copyright laws, property laws and other arts related business information. VSA Arts of Washington, an international nonprofit organization, aims to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides publications, resources, awards and events for artists with disabilities.
Vulcan Productions is an independent film production company founded to originate, develop and finance creatively driven, inventive motion picture and documentary projects. Vulcan Productions seeks to initiate, develop and finance independent film projects of substance and enduring significance. Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) is dedicated to improving the socio-economic circumstances of people with disabilities through access to technology. WATF provides low-interest loans to help Washington residents with disabilities obtain the technologies and business equipment they need to live independently and to succeed at school, at work, at play and in the community.
Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC) promotes health and human services for the underserved people in Washington State; ensuring that all Washingtonians have access to primary health care, regardless of geographic location, nationality, income level or insurance status.
Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program (WBCHP) is designed to provide uninsured and underinsured women aged 40-64 with breast and cervical cancer screenings. WBCHP has designated screening sites throughout the state.
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Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self-Help) is a nonprofit organization fostering economic self-sufficiency through self-employment training and lending services to low income women, people with disabilities, immigrants and others. Washington CASH helps potential entrepreneurs create businesses by offering: initial business training, access to small credit through a peer-lending model, ongoing technical assistance and mentoring. Dedicated to helping filmmakers bring their vision to the small and big screens, WashingtonFilmWorks (WFW) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization that offers funding assistance to commercials, television and feature films shooting in Washington State. WFW offers funding assistance of up to 20% of total in-state Qualified Expenditures (including labor and talent who are Washington state residents) to commercial, television and feature film productions selected to be funded by WFW. Washington Health Foundation offers a direct service program that assists families and individuals in finding appropriate health care regardless of ability to pay.
Washington Community Alliance for SelfHelp 1912 E Madison Street Seattle, WA 98122 206/352-1945 [email protected] www.washingtoncash.org Washington Film Works 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 1515 Seattle, WA 98101 206/461-5809 [email protected] www.washingtonfilmworks.org Washington Health Foundation 300 Elliott Avenue W, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98119 206/285-6355 [email protected] www.whf.org Washington Lawyers for the Arts 1525 4th Avenue, 8th Floor Seattle, WA 98101 206/328-7053 [email protected] http://theWLA.org Washington Mediation Association PMB #1095, 1122 E Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 253/370-1215 [email protected] www.washingtonmediation.org Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association 108 Ironwood Place E Wenatchee, WA 98802 509/886-0235 [email protected] www.wotfa.org Washington Poets Association [email protected] www.washingtonpoets.org
Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) offers The Arts Legal Clinic, a 30-minute private consultation with a lawyer specializing in arts and entertainment law for artists and arts organizations. The clinic is offered every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm. An appointment is required. The suggested fee is $20. WLA also offers monthly brown bag seminars on legal issues of interest to artists and provides speakers to arts organizations through its speakers bureau program. Washington Mediation Association (WMA) is a nonprofit, statewide organization of individuals and groups involved in mediation in Washington State. Mediators help individuals with neighborhood problems, landlord/tenant issues, small money claims, consumer complaints, employer/employee grievances not involving a union and many other issues. Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association (WOTFA) serves to preserve and promote old time fiddling and related arts.
Washington Poets Association is a member-based, online organization for poets that offers contests, information, submission opportunities and resources.
Washington Small Business Development Centers is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, Western Washington University, the US Small Business Administration and others. Counselors provide one-on-one, confidential assistance at no charge for management and technical business affairs, such as: start, purchase or sale of a business; choosing and incorporating new technology; financial management; business plan development; market plan development; and business research. They also offer online business resources and affordable business workshops and seminars. Centers are located around Washington State. Washington State Arts Alliance (WSAA) is the leading statewide arts advocacy organization working to promote public funding, legislation, and policy favorable to the arts. Working in tandem with WSAA works to increase knowledge, understanding, appreciation and practice of the arts in Washington State through communication and education. Together, both organizations are building on nearly thirty years of history to create a voice for the arts in Washington State.
Washington Small Business Development Center PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99201 509/358-7765 [email protected] www.wsbdc.org Washington State Arts Alliance & Foundation 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 206/448-1909 [email protected] www.wsartsalliance.com
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Washington State Arts Commission 711 Capital Way S, Suite 600, PO Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504 360/753-3860 [email protected] www.arts.wa.gov
Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) cultivates an environment for creative expression by supporting artists in a variety of ways. The Art in Public Places Program manages the Public Artist Roster, a competitive roster of professional artists eligible for 1/2 of 1% for art projects. The Community Arts Development Program provides arts management information, training, consultation and professional development travel grants for attendance at workshops, conferences, or other learning opportunities. The Folk Arts Program provides Apprenticeship grants to master artists to instruct others in traditional arts, and Fellowship Awards, to recognize outstanding traditional artists for their contributions to their culture and community. The Arts in Education Program maintains a Roster of Teaching Artists as a resource directory of high quality teaching artists who are especially well suited for working with K-12 public schools. There are also internships and work study positions offered through several programs. Washington State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service matching clients with lawyers and legal services in communities across Washington State.
Washington State Bar Association 2101 4th Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 800/945-9722 [email protected] www.wsba.org Washington State Film Office 2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600 Seattle, WA 98121 206/256-6151 [email protected] www.filmwashington.com
Washington State Film Office works with all types of productions to facilitate their needs from project conception through completion, including: script breakdown, location scouting, liaison referral, accommodations, permits, county or federal filming guidelines, troubleshooting, roads, weather, and incentives. Databases available include: The Northwest Production Index, a full service production manual with listings from accountants to writers and everything in between. The Washington State PreProduction Manual, everything you need to know about film production in the state. They offer a Location Library, by appointment only, which is available to search for locations using either fixed categories or your own keywords. Washington State Health Care Authority offers Basic Health, a public health plan subsidized by the State of Washington. A limited number of openings are available for individuals whose income is too high to qualify for public assistance (Medicaid) but too low to afford individual coverage. Costs are based on a sliding scale.
Washington State Health Care Authority, Basic Health PO Box 42683 Olympia, WA 98504 800/660-9840 www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov Washington State Health Insurance Pool PO Box 1090 Great Bend, KS 67530 800/877-5187 www.wship.org Washington State Media Directory 1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98104 206/621-6475 www.washingtonstatemediadirectory.com Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner 800/562-6900 [email protected] www.insurance.wa.gov Washington Women in Need 1849 114th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425/451-8838 [email protected] www.wawomeninneed.org Weintraub, Adam 417 E Pine Street #202 Seattle, WA 98122 206/817-4686 [email protected] www.adamw.com
Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) provides health insurance to Washington residents who have been denied coverage.
Washington State Media Directory provides detailed news media information for Washington State. It lists print and broadcast news media in Western and Eastern Washington, with a supplemental section including trade/special interest publications, wire services, news bureaus and Washington, DC correspondents. Artist Trust has a hard copy available in their Artists' Assets Area. Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner offers a variety of resources for consumers with insurance questions and concerns.
Washington Women in Need (WWIN) is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income women in time of need with funding for health care. WWIN pays health care providers for dental services, health care insurance premiums, hearing test and hearing aids, mammograms, mental health counseling, preventive physical exams, vision exams and eyeglasses. Low-income women, 18 and older residing in the state of Washington are eligible to apply. Adam Weintraub photographs on a contractual basis for publications, events and individual artists, including artwork.
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Peggy Weiss directs the Art Program at Harborview Medical Center, and is the founder Weiss, Peggy and director of Real Art Ventures, a full-service arts advising service. With more than 25 years of experience in non-profit, corporate and public art administration, Weiss can [email protected] or assist with project management, curatorial services, referrals, collection stewardship, [email protected] critical review, media relations, and catalogue development. Particular expertise in the implementation of international projects. WenatcheeMusic.com serves to provide fun and useful music content, promote local musicians, venues, school music programs and community music groups and provide free exposure and publicity for Wenatchee Area musicians, community or school music group leaders. WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation) is dedicated to strengthening the arts within the Western States. WESTAF provides a number of online programs and services including an artists registry, searchable employment database, blogs and newsletters, online submission technologies and much more. WenatcheeMusic.com 509/664-8961 or 509/669-2105 [email protected] www.wenatcheemusic.com WESTAF 1743 Wazee Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 303/629-1166 or 888/562-7232 [email protected] www.westaf.org Whidbey Island Center for the Arts 565 Camano Avenue Langley, WA 98260 360/221-8268 [email protected] www.wicaonline.com White Columns 320 W 13th Street New York, NY 10014 212/924-4212 [email protected] www.whitecolumns.org Wiant Productions 1102 22nd Street Port Townsend, WA 99368 360/385-1188 [email protected] www.wiant.net Will Rogers Memorial Fund 10045 Riverside Drive, 3rd Floor Toluca Lake, CA 91602 888/994-3863 [email protected] www.wrinstitute.org/about/entertain.html Withoutabox 10061 Riverside Drive, #559 Toluca Lake, CA 91602 818/973-2268 [email protected] www.withoutabox.com Woman Made Gallery 685 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 312/738-0400 [email protected] www.womanmade.org
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) rents their facilities for performances and other events. For a list of fees and rental agreement visit their website.
White Columns has a curated online digital artist registry for emerging artists and is designed for curators, gallerists and collectors interested in searching out new work. White Columns is a not-for-profit gallery in New York which is open to the public, free of charge, eleven months per year and presents new exhibitions every six weeks of emerging artists working localy and across the country. Wiant Productions offers resources for corporate, commercial, industrial video communications including film, video and DVD applications.
Will Rogers Memorial Fund provides short-term financial assistance with payment of rehabilitative medical expenses to members of the entertainment industry who are unable to work due to a medical disability. The industry member's spouse and children are also eligible. In addition to financial support, the Will Rogers Memorial Fund also provides information and referral services. Withoutabox, the International Film Festival Submission System, provides filmmaker services and lists over 1,400 festivals online. It's free to filmmakers.
Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is dedicated to promoting the equal placement of women's art in the world. Through programming which examines the female experience, the organization educates and serves as a forum for dialogue between artists and the community. Woman Made Gallery supports and cultivates the diverse contributions of women artists through exhibitions, educational programs and community outreach. WMG offers stimulating and educational programs with a focus on women artists, performers and writers who share an interest in the interaction of the arts in contemporary culture. Women Environmental Artists Directory offers free listings for women arts professionals concerned with environmental issues. The directory is circulated as a hard copy publication nationally and extending to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. Listing in the directory, on the web or in hard copy, is open to all women arts professionals concerned with environmental issues, methods, and/or materials in any media.
Women Environmental Artists Directory 4227 M.L. King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94609 510/549-3775 [email protected] www.weadartists.org
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Women Make Movies 462 Broadway, Suite 500 W New York, NY 10013 212/925-0606 [email protected] www.wmm.com Working Today 45 Main Street, Suite 710 Brooklyn, NY 11201 866/420-5807 [email protected] www.workingtoday.org Works Consulting 16249 Main Street Bellevue, WA 98008 425/644-2642 [email protected] www.works-consulting.com WorkSource 360/438-4123 or 877/872-5627 or www.go2worksource.com Write Habit [email protected] www.writehabit.org Youngstown Cultural Arts Center 4408 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 206/935-2999 http://youngstownarts.org
Women Make Movies (WMM) is a multicultural, multiracial, nonprofit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women. WMM provides services to women film and video makers through its Distribution Service and the Production Assistance Program which provides training, fiscal sponsorship and information services to independent media artists. Working Today is a national nonprofit membership organization that represents the needs and concerns of the independent workforce through advocacy, information and service. Working Today provides access to free legal and financial advice, tax information, resource referrals, and a political voice for relevant issues. Their website offers a toolkit with useful links and information. Works Consulting is dedicated to assisting in the development of creative projects of all kinds. Clients range from nationally recognized retail stores, non-profit organizations and creatively driven businesses to individual artists and craftspeople.
WorkSource Centers in Washington State offer free use of computers, copiers, phones, faxes, and other career resources, Internet access, job referral and placement and various training and classes. The Work Source website offers links to local online newspapers as well as national job boards and company sites. Write Habit provides new and emerging writers of literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction with tips and tools to help them write regularly and submit their work. The site features a quarterly column and annotated links to literary magazines, MFA programs, first book awards, and other opportunities for new and emerging writers. Youngstown offers affordable rental spaces suitable for a variety of uses from live performances, classes and workshops to business, civic and social occasions. Available resources in over 25,000 square feet of public space include a recording studio, media lab, 150 seat performance venue, movement studio, workshop, promenade gallery, and convenient conference and classroom spaces. All spaces are available for rental to the public. Rates vary depending on type of user, time of day, and specific location. Jennifer Zwick offers web design services for artists of all media.
Zwick, Jennifer [email protected] www.jenniferzwick.com
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ARTICLE #1: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WHAT IS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP?
Since most foundation funding is awarded to nonprofits rather than to individuals, affiliating yourself with an organization or obtaining a fiscal sponsor can increase your likelihood of receiving funding. Sponsors are thirdparty groups that collaborate with you to meet funders' requirements. You provide the idea and the manpower; the sponsor provides the track record and credibility. Why is fiscal sponsorship necessary? The Internal Revenue Service decides which charitable contributions are tax-deductible. In order to insure that the donor will be able to take a charitable deduction for their gifts on their federal income taxes, most donors prefer to give to organizations that have been granted tax-exempt status under IRS Code Section 501(c)3. You can apply for these restricted grants if you can find a non-profit organization that is willing to serve as a "fiscal sponsor" (sometimes referred to as a fiscal agent or non-profit umbrella) for your project. Most such affiliations with fiscal sponsors are rather formal, based on a written contract that spells out who will do what, and some sponsors will extract a fee for this service. How can you tell when you need a sponsor? Here are some specific cases where sponsorship of an individual grant applicant is indicated: If your idea for a grant requires access to facilities and services that you cannot provide. Should your idea be controversial or involve some element of risk, funders might shy away from it unless you find a reputable sponsor to endorse the idea and lend you credibility. If the idea you have in mind will have substantial projected impact on your community, then you probably need a well regarded community agency as your sponsor. In each of these examples, the determination of whether or not affiliation with a sponsor would be beneficial rests on the nature of the grant idea combined with the requirements of the funder. The choices concerning what kind you need and how structured or loose the relationship should be are up to you. The following types of organizations may serve as sponsors for individual grant seekers. Many have done so in the past: universities, local art associations, arts organizations, colleges, museums, research institutions, professional societies, historical societies, nonprofit performing groups, scientific societies, social /recreational clubs, community foundations, veterans' groups, religious groups, churches This list is not comprehensive. You are most likely already affiliated with several groups that might serve as sponsors for your grant project. In the instance in which this is not the case, the list is provided as a starting point to help get you started in determining what type of organization to approach. Of course, the most important criterion for an effective sponsor is that this organization enhance, not detract from, the development and funding potential of your grant idea. The selection of the right sponsor is crucial. Funders carefully examine institutional factors before they award you a grant. They will question whether the local setting and conditions are appropriate, whether available facilities like laboratories, storage, and support services are adequate, and especially whether your grant project seems to have strong community support. Since one advantage of organizational sponsorship is that it provides you with credibility, it is important that you select a sponsor with a good reputation and a rapport with its own funders. The only way to ascertain this is to make discreet inquiries among staff or board members as well as others. It is, therefore, important that you choose a sponsor whose top management is sympathetic with the implementation of your ideas. Ideally, the leadership of the sponsoring organization should view your grant project as a beneficial extension of the organization's own services. What are the advantages for the sponsor? The advantages to the organization sponsoring you will vary depending upon the nature of your grant idea and the type of sponsor. The best way to begin the process of selling your idea is to list what advantages you can foresee for potential sponsors. Such as: enhanced public image, wider name recognition, attraction of new funders to the sponsoring organization, and honors and prestige if the endeavor meets with success. What is the process? One of the major obstacles to an individual applicant's receiving funding is not knowing how to go about finding a sponsor to apply for their grant. Speak with your colleagues, and, especially, with the experts. You may be surprised that an individual will take the time to speak with you or answer your letter with
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some valuable insights. Call or write associations in your field to determine who's doing what, who has been funded, and who has a good reputation. Once you've established your identity as an individual with similar interests, you may find the leaders and staff of such associations more than willing to chat with you. Ideally, you get the sponsor to act in a limited capacity as a fiscal agent or an in name-only sponsor. Under this type of sponsoring arrangement, the organization performs a channeling function. It assumes expenditure responsibility for the grant money, removing the burden somewhat from the funder. As a grant seeker this kind of limited sponsoring arrangement guarantees you some degree of independence. First, you and the sponsor need to sign a letter of agreement about the terms of the sponsorship. Since the donors will be making their checks out to the fiscal sponsor, you need to be certain that you have a written promise from the sponsor that they will give you the funds that are donated for your project. You also need to fully understand any fees or commissions that the sponsor plans to charge. The individual grant seeker can and should create a sponsoring arrangement that benefits him and his grant idea, while not losing sight of the motivation of the funder. The sponsor will want a promise from you that you will not do anything that will jeopardize their 501(c)3 status. This means that your project must be "organized and operated for charitable purposes" (i.e. not a for-profit venture). You are allowed to earn a fair salary for your work on the project, but investors are not allowed to make a profit from the project. Once the sponsorship agreement is in place, the donors can make their checks out to the fiscal sponsor. The sponsor deposits the checks and issues thank-you letters to the donors for their tax records. As the project moves forward, the sponsor reimburses the artists for expenses, maintains the books, and prepares any needed tax forms. Usually the sponsor deducts a small percentage (5-10%) of the total donations as a service charge for handling the sponsorship. Sometimes there are additional fees to set up the sponsorship. A couple of things to be aware of, by being associated with a fiscal sponsor, the project can also be added as a rider to their insurance coverage (liability), bulk rate permit, resale permit, and sales tax exemption in some cases. It is important to remember that the sponsoring organization becomes legally and financially responsible for your project when they agree to sponsor you. Most sponsors will ask you to file progress reports, and it is extremely important to have clear and open communication. It is usually more convenient to select a sponsoring organization that is geographically close to you. What is the role of Individual Donors? Grants from organizations are not the only way to fund a project. Individuals can be major contributors as well. You can solicit individuals if your fiscal sponsor will agree. (To avoid situations where you and the sponsor are soliciting the same person, your sponsor may place restrictions on your individual solicitations.) People who already know your work are the people who are most likely to give money to you and people are more likely to donate if they can get a tax deduction due to your having a fiscal sponsor.
ARTICLE #2: STUDIO EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS STUDIO EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST Before the Shaking Starts
Choose an out-of-town contact that your friends, family, and art contacts know as your emergency headquarters. You may only have one place to contact before the phones and electricity are shut down, and it will help keep everyone informed. Keep exits clear. This is difficult to do when artists are often working in small spaces, but critical. Secure objects that could fall on people or could block access to an exit. Identify a safe place in every room - under a sturdy table or against an inside wall where nothing but cotton balls can fall on you. Build storage racks to enclose and store materials. These racks must be secured with brackets or screws to a wall or pillar. Secure objects stored on these racks with strapping or rope.
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Photograph and inventory ALL of your artwork and equipment. This can be done simply with index cards and snap-shots, or recorded and stored electronically. Send these records to your emergency headquarters for off-site safe keeping. Store items appropriately (see earthquake preparedness). For portable objects such as a toolbox, fasten neoprene or a non-skid compound like shelf liner on the underside of the objects, or on shelves, to prevent sliding. For fragile objects that might bump or slide into each other, place padding or separators between the objects - use foam, cardboard, or crumpled newspaper. Secure hazardous materials. Prepare an Earthquake Kit for your home and studio with first aid items, essential medications, water, canned food, can opener, protective clothing, sleeping bag, radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
During the Shaking
Drop under a sturdy table and protect your eyes by pressing your face against your arm. If there's not a table or desk nearby, sit on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you. If you are in bed, stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground. If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
After the Shaking Stops
Expect aftershocks. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Eliminate potential fire hazards. Turn off gas if you smell gas or think there is a leak. If the power goes out, don’t use candles for light in case there is a gas leak – use a flashlight. Listen to the radio for instructions. Don’t clean-up right away. Take some time to document the damage to your artwork and/or workspace. This documentation is often extremely valuable for insurance or emergency grant funding purposes.
Basic Considerations for Studio Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake preparedness is a matter of common sense and taking a few actions based upon simple physics. The hazards in a studio may involve materials that can be toxic, flammable, or otherwise hazardous in their own right. Such materials may be heavy enough to create a hazard by falling. Valuable artwork and equipment can be damaged or cause destruction that is often very costly to replace and repair. Such damage may represent a loss of a large amount of effort and artistic expression. 1. Address Human Safety: The primary concern should be the protection of life and limb. No matter how valuable objects may be, hazards to human safety must be addressed first. Identify large or heavy objects that could fall on people or could block access to the exit from the building. Look for large objects on upper shelves, stacks of lumber, or sets of shelving that are not secured to walls. Damage in earthquakes is caused in three basic ways; almost all damage can be attributed to objects tipping over, objects colliding into other objects or surfaces and objects falling off of shelves, tables, pedestals, etc. 2. Don't Procrastinate: Measures taken to reduce risk need not be complex or expensive; small measures can make a huge difference. Securing a set of shelves with a couple of screws fastened to a wall is a great example. This will secure the shelves from tipping and thus make objects less likely to fall off the shelves and cause harm to a person, other objects, or itself. 3. Be Practical: Measures must be easy to use and appropriate to the function of each studio. Any prevention method that is awkward or inconvenient will soon be abandoned, and thus become a waste of energy and money. Will artwork be stored for a long time, or will it be moved periodically? (Short term storage should be
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limited; securing artwork in the safest manner often requires long-term measures that are not as easy to deinstall.)
Risk Reduction for the Studio Protect Against Tipping and Tripping Hazards
Secure unstable items to more stable ones such as walls, pillars, or mounts, thus limiting motion. Lower the center of gravity by placing heavier items on lower shelves. Lay tall things on their sides. Place weights inside vessels (so they act like a child's punching clown). Fasten items to a base that has a larger footprint and is thus harder to tip. Enclose items so they are contained in a box or other structure with a wider footprint and thus a lower center of gravity. Allow items to slide on the surface where they are sitting as long as they aren't able to slide and fall off. Anchor small objects such as glass and glazed ceramics with dental wax, "quake" wax or silicone (these items can be purchased at most art supply stores or neighborhood Drug & Grocery Stores.) This is a very effective technique, especially when coupled with the addition of weight so this will lower the center of gravity. Use three to four small balls of wax on the bottom of object. Place object on substrate (shelf or pedestal) with a slight twist. Remove in same fashion to shear wax layer. Do not use on low fire ceramics as wax can pull pieces from poorly vitrified ceramics as well as pulling gold leaf decoration from porcelain. Wax can also migrate into unfinished surfaces.
Prevent Against Collision Hazards
Increase bottom friction and lower center of gravity. Place padding or separators between objects. On a set of shelving that has been secured against tipping, a grouping of objects such as ceramics or glass are best placed close together with foam, cardboard, or even folded newspaper between them to allow minimum movement.
Prevent Against Falling Hazards
Limit the availability of edges by applying a lip to a surface or stretching a light rope or bungee across the opening of a set of shelves to limit the ability of objects to fall off the shelves. With 2D work hung on walls, secure the lower edge so that the panel cannot flap and stress the hanging attachments. "Secure-T" security fasteners will retain lower edge best, but rubberized poster adhesive putty will secure bottoms fairly well. (This is not an archival product so keep off actual art surfaces.) Upper hanging hardware must be well secured. For pedestals anchor objects with wax or a mount.
Other Hazards in the Studio Hazardous Materials
All flammables should be in a steel flammables cabinet approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that is secured to a wall. The greatest concern is with breakage and spillage, especially of those materials in use at any given time. Equip all storage cabinets with doors that latch. Use boxes or plastic tubs or containers to sequester and contain the spillable contents. Use a wheeled cart with tray type shelves to help contain any spillage as well as allow limited dislocation. Buy materials in plastic containers, when possible. If you've transferred hazardous materials out of their original package, make sure the new package is labeled with its hazardous contents. Gas cylinders for welding or other purposes must be secured to a wall to keep from tipping over. Even sets on two wheeled welding carts must be secured. Caution: Gas cylinders are under high-pressure so if damaged they can explode or become a flying projectile. When purchasing a gas cylinder, please consult with sales staff regarding tank safety precautions.
Equipment and Tools
Lumber and awkward sized materials should be secured with eyebolts into wall studs at strategic intervals and nylon rope to snug up stacks.
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Build storage racks to enclose and store materials. These racks must be well built and secured to a wall or pillar. Paintings and Panels should be secured with the same techniques as above. Glass, ceramics and fragile items should be placed on foam-lined shelves with separators or foam cavities to isolate objects from one another. "Chock" rounded objects with foam to keep them from rolling. Store objects in boxes with padding and separators.
Large tools
Secure to walls or pillars. Lower the center of gravity with weight at the bottom. Fasten base to larger footprint of plywood. Fasten base to floor. Place tool on mobile base to allow limited dislocation.
Small tools
Store in cabinets with latching doors. Put neoprene or rubber compounds on underside of toolboxes to increase friction. Use racking system to organize and secure tools in convenient locations.
ARTICLE #3: SAFETY
As a visual artist, it’s hard to consider health and safety concerns a top priority in creating art when you can sometimes scarcely finance your work or find the time to complete it. However, taking the time to consider and assess the risks associated with any art-making activity and spending money on basic safety measures is a necessity. Instead of relating numerous horror stories to convey the importance of safety in the arts, here are some basic safety topics to encourage you to either get started or heighten your awareness of safety as a valuable investment in your artistic future. While these issues are particularly relevant to visual artists, artists in all disciplines can benefit from this information.
Fire Hazards & Prevention
Locate exits and devise an escape plan in case of a fire. Equip your studio with at least one ABC all-purpose fire extinguisher and smoke detector. Install extinguishers near exits and potential fire hazards. Familiarize yourself with the operation of that particular fire extinguisher. Inspect the extinguisher annually. It may need to be professionally recharged or checked over time. Consult the local fire station with your questions.
Electrical Fire Prevention
Inspect electrical wiring and electrical system to make sure that they are in good shape and that they are rated for the amount of power you are pulling from the system. Inspect all tool and machine power cords for damage, as well as any extensions cords you may be using.
Flammable Material Care
Be aware of all flammable and combustible materials and liquids in your workspace, especially solvents and other chemicals. Always check the label of any material for safe handling and storage instructions. Store these items appropriately and away from potential sources of ignition. You may consider purchasing an anti-flammable storage cabinet. These units need to be properly grounded and ventilated. Waste solvents and solvent-soaked rags should be stored properly in an anti-flammable waste container.
Other Fire Safety Concerns
Wear fire resistant clothing like cotton and wool if welding, soldering, glassblowing, or using an open flame. Protect against flying sparks in the workspace. Keep collection systems and machine motors free of flammable dusts and filters. Keep all passageways clean and unobstructed.
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ARTICLE #3: SAFETY , cont’d Personal Protective Equipment
The cost of personal safety equipment should be considered a business expense, just like studio rent and material costs. Every artist should own and make use of all of the items listed below.
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation includes more than an open window or door in your workspace. Choose an appropriate type of ventilation for you. Pick dilution ventilation if working with small amounts of moderate toxins. Dilution ventilation is where clean outside air is brought into the workspace to dilute any toxic gases to safe levels and then the air is exhausted outside. The most effective ventilation solution is local ventilation, where toxic fumes, mists, and dusts are sucked away from the area in which you are working and are vented to the outside by using a tube or hood to capture the toxins as you work, some sort of duct to carry the contaminated air outside, and an exhaust fan to pull the contaminated air through the system. The tube or hood should be placed as close to the work area or source of contamination as possible. Be sure that there is an adequate supply of clean or fresh air coming in to your workspace. Make sure that the exhaust fan is not located near any clean air intakes, or exhausted contaminated air will re-enter your work space. Design and construct ducts with minimal and gradual bends and the proper length to operate successfully.
Respirators
Use a respirator in addition to, never in place of, a properly ventilated workspace. Make sure that the respirator is the correct size for your face. Have a safety supply company representative or sales person help with selecting the correct cartridge or filter for your specific needs. Acids require an acid-gas cartridge; bases and alkalis necessitate an ammonia cartridge; dusts, mists, fumes, and other chemicals require the use of a toxic dust filter, and solvents require an organic vapor cartridge. All cartridges and filters should be changed as indicated on the directions for their use. When not in use, respirators should be kept in a sealed plastic bag to preserve the absorption of filters/cartridges and should be wiped clean regularly.
Gloves
Use the appropriate type of glove to prevent chemicals, solvents or toxic materials, from entering your body through skin contact. Replace gloves as frequently as is necessary. The contact with toxic substances will make the gloves degrade over time. Use tweezers or tongs to handle toxic materials in order to reduce the exposure to your hands and fingers. Use specialty gloves for metalworking, glass working, and other special operations.
Face and Eye Protection
Use safety glasses or goggles for protection against impact, as well as those worn for infrared and ultraviolet radiation and chemical splash protection. Have a safety supply company representative or salesperson help you select the proper safety glasses for your needs. Safety glasses used for impact hazards should include shatter-resistant lenses and side shields. Glasses used to protect against infrared radiation require a shade rating between 1.7 and 3. Most safety glasses will block out the majority of ultraviolet light. If you are using a process that generates intense ultraviolet light, you will need to purchase glasses designed to protect you from this hazard. In some instances a face shield may also be needed. Face shields are designed to protect against damage to the face only and should not be substituted for eye protection.
Hearing Protection
Protective earmuffs offer the most protection but can sometimes interfere with safety glasses or face shields. Earplugs are another alternative. Clean these items regularly. Earplugs contaminated with grease or other chemicals can become a hazard themselves.
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment
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Additional personal protective equipment is available, depending on your particular activity. Some of these items include: leather aprons and jackets, hard hats, and safety shoes. Check with your local safety supply company.
First Aid Kit
All workspaces should be equipped with a well-supplied First Aid Kit. Locate the kit in an accessible location. In addition to the general list of medicines and supplies that most of us are familiar with, the kit should also include a First Aid manual and a list of emergency numbers. Keep any allergy or medical condition medication with your First Aid Kit.
Storage and Handling of Toxic Chemicals and other Materials
Take an inventory of all the materials you work with and know what materials are hazardous and what chemicals they contain. Always check the label of any new material for safe handling and storage instructions. The Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) mark many art materials. Products bearing the AP seal of the ACMI are certified non-toxic. Materials bearing the CL seal of the ACMI contain ingredients that are toxic or hazardous but can be safely used following precautions. Collect Material Safety Data Sheets for the materials you use. Manufacturers of all materials are required to have Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials. These sheets provide detailed information on product ingredients and hazards, and the precautions that should be taken.
Other Storage Concerns
Store materials in original containers. If materials cannot be stored in original containers, label the new container. Avoid breakable glass containers. Make sure materials/containers will not fall off shelves and are tightly capped. Do not place volatile materials on high shelves. Do not store incompatible materials or chemicals together. Gas cylinders should be chained up to a permanent fixture to prevent them from falling.
General Safety Tips
If possible, substitute safer materials or processes for those that present risks. Maintain/periodically check all equipment and tools. Tie all hair back when using power tools and equipment. Never remove or alter tool or machine guards. Vacuum, rather than sweep, dusty work areas. Keep separate clothes for working in the studio - wash them separately and often. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the studio. Have proper lighting in your workspace.
ARTICLE #4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND ARTISTS
Many art materials can have an extremely negative environmental impact if disposed of improperly. Everything from empty paint cans to exhausted photographic chemicals must be disposed of somehow, somewhere, and too often they are thrown in the garbage, poured down the drain, and circulated in our work spaces – contaminating the soil, water, and air. Here are some tips to consider. Read the label: Look for the words Poison, Danger, Warning or Caution on the product label. Hazardous wastes require special handling. Hazardous wastes include paints, thinners, dyes, solvents, or cleaning fluids; materials that burn or itch on contact with skin; materials that dissolve metal, wood, paper or clothing; and products with a warning label such as Warning, Caution, Hazardous, Caustic, Flammable, Danger or Poison. Dispose wisely: The average resident alone produces 30 pounds of garbage a week. As an artist it’s likely you produce more. The amount of garbage produced dictates where you can dispose of it. The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program of King County (www.govlink.org/hazwaste/index.cfm) offers information and services to help 1.7 million residents and 60,000 businesses and other groups reduce toxic and hazardous materials, safely use and store hazardous materials and properly dispose of hazardous wastes.
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It also sponsors the IMEX, the Industrial Materials Exchange, (206/296-4899) which serves like classified advertisements for business industrial waste, matching up waste generators with waste users. However, if the waste you produce is related to a moneymaking venture of any sort, then you must pay to dispose of your waste. If you are a small business, you are probably a “small quantity generator.” There are several Small Quantity Generator collection sites in the State. To make an appointment in the King County area, call 1-800-228-7872 or go to www.philipnow.com and click on “SQG Appointments.” You can also call the Business Waste Line at 206/296-3976 for questions about disposal in King County, or if you live outside of King County, check with your local hazardous waste program. Participate in the Waste Free Holidays program. “Give experiences instead of stuff. Help reduce holiday waste.” Participating businesses and organizations in King and Pierce counties offer discounts of 15 to 50 percent between mid-November and December 31 on music, plays, sporting events, museums, restaurant meals, massages and much more. Learn more at: www.wastefreeholidays.com One artists junk is another artist’s treasure: If you have art supplies you can no longer use, but think someone else could, consider asking your artist friends, a local school, or a museum with an education program to see if they can use your unwanted supplies. Check the Environmental Resources section of this guide for organizations that can help you run a more earth-friendly art enterprise.
ARTICLE #5: BUILDING YOUR OWN WEBSITE Getting Started
Every website needs a domain name and site host. The domain name is the address of your website. A site host or provider is where the files of your website reside on the Internet. You must search for, register and pay for the rights to use your domain name. Start with a list of several options as many domain names are already taken. Keep it simple. You want your contacts to remember your web address. Most companies offer you the option of paying for your domain name by the month, year or in multi-year payment packages. Many companies can provide you with both a domain name and web hosting for one fee. Generally, the fee for web hosting is based on the space or file size that your website will take up on the company's server as well as other services that are included or can be added to your website such as email accounts, password protected pages, etc. A lot of people have hosting space already that they don't even know about - it came with their email account. Most Internet Service Providers (Earthlink, Drizzle, MSN, etc.) offer their customers limited website space as part of their email service package. Usually this space is adequate for a basic artist website, although often the website addresses are complicated. One way to get around this is to go ahead and purchase a domain name and then have the company that is providing the domain name re-route visitors to the address where your site is hosted. www.register.com, www.readyhosting.com or www.godaddy.com offer domain name registration and provide hosting.
Planning
It is always advisable to get a plan for your website down on paper before the real work begins. Start by doing some initial research of other artist sites. List the features that you like about certain sites, and make note of what you don't like too. Consider the intended audience for your site. Do you have an objective for your website - exposure, sales, etc.? How would you like the site to be structured? Will it have separate categories such as paintings, works on paper? An interesting and dynamic website should balance usability and good design. In achieving this goal consider: the navigation of the website, download times, the overall structure of the site, the individual page structure, and the accessibility of your site regardless of plug-ins, browser, platform and operating system. A few resources for the planning stage include: www.jessett.com - offers information on the basics of creating a website. www.webdesignfromscratch.com is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and accurate site about designing a website, including personas and goals, usability, logo design, HTML, JavaScript and much more. www.webstyleguide.com is an online instructional manual that gives guidance to those interested in creating their own website. www.webrightnow.com offers a free tutorial on the basics of starting a website. www.entheosweb.com offers free web design tutorials - from website design tips and ideas to CSS Styles, Fireworks and Dreamweaver. www.tizag.com offers a quick tutorial that walks the beginner Web designer through the process of creating their first website.
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Designing
Designing a website goes beyond creative text layout and color choices. Artists need to ask themselves if they possess the technical skills and the experience in electronic design necessary to create a professional website. It may be very worthwhile in terms of time and energy for you to hire a professional web designer to develop your site with your input. Since most artists’ websites are basic in relation to those created for a business or company, costs for the initial design can start as low as $300. After you find someone in your price range, take the time to look at sites the web designer has created. This will help you get a sense of the caliber of design and the level of experience offered by the web designer. Since every website needs to be updated from time to time, find out how they bill for updates, and ask them how you can best streamline your updates to save yourself money. Individuals with general computer skills and a good how-to book can construct a website given the appropriate web editing software. Adobe's GoLive, Microsoft's FrontPage and Adobe’s (Macromedia) Dreamweaver are the top three, and all programs enable you to create and manage your website with little HTML knowledge. Most artists, especially those wishing to include images of their artwork, will also need a good image editing program. Adobe's Photoshop Elements is pretty good for the cost. Mac users might also want to look for the shareware program GraphicConverter, which converts pictures to different formats and it also contains many useful features for picture manipulation. www.adobe.com/products/golive www.microsoft.com/frontpage www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin www.lemkesoft.com/en www.lemkesoft.com/en
The two most common image file formats for the web are JPEG and GIF. Use JPEGs for images of artwork, and GIFs for buttons and other graphic elements. The resolution of these image files should be no larger than 72 dpi. Any files with a larger dpi will increase the download time for your images.
Publishing
Once your site has been created it needs to be uploaded or published. This will be an ongoing process in the life of your site. Every time you update pages and make other changes to your site you will need to publish the edited version of your site. The main method of publishing a website is to use a FTP (file transfer protocol) program. This type of program enables you to transfer files from your development site to a live server. There are plenty of good FTP programs that are freeware (Freeware and Shareware titles: www.versiontracker.com or www.webattack.com.) Most will meet the needs and size of an artist's website. CuteFTP (www.cuteftp.com/cuteftp/) is a Windows-based FTP application that allows you to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself.
Searching
Another aspect of creating a website is making sure that web users searching for you or your artwork will be able to find your site easily. You or your web designer are responsible for making this happen. In a search engine such as Google or Yahoo, the user browses the search engine's database of indexed sites by entering keywords or phrases into a search box. While your site may be found by search engine software, in the case of crawler-based services such as Google, or by individuals, in the case of human powered directory based services like Yahoo, you still need to submit your site to these search engines. For more information on how search engines work and tips for submitting to search engines spend some time on www.SearchEngineWatch.com.
ARTICLE #6: HEALTH RESOURCES FOR WASHINGTON STATE ARTISTS
Everything was going great…until I got sick… Most of us have a story or have heard a story from a friend of how life can suddenly take a turn for the worse. When it comes to issues of health the consequences of such a turn can be devastating. Hoping to avoid such devastation, most of us focus on keeping as healthy as possible. But life being what it is you may find yourself needing access to health care services or realizing you need coverage. Today’s health care headlines may have you wondering about availability and expense. Artist Trust has put together this brief introduction to help make artists more aware of services that are available.
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ARTICLE #6: HEALTH RESOURCES FOR WASHINGTON STATE ARTISTS, cont’d I don’t have insurance. If I get sick or injured what is available to me? Emergency Services
In any medical emergency always dial 911. Not sure if you should call? Go ahead and call and let them evaluate your situation. Identify and have ready directions to your nearest emergency room. Remember that sometimes hospital bills can be negotiated. Ask for a hospital representative that can discuss options for payment. If you find yourself in emotional crisis call the Crisis Clinic at 1/866/427-4747. Their trained staff will provide you immediate and confidential assistance 24 hours a day.
Washington Association of Community Health Care Centers
Community Health Care Centers provide comprehensive primary health care services in both urban and rural settings. These services include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. Most have their own laboratories and x-ray facilities, and some operate their own pharmacies. Dental services are also provided by most of the health centers. Some of the health centers also provide mental health and substance abuse counseling. The centers will treat you regardless of your ability to pay. To locate a clinic visit: www.wacmhc.org
I would like to have health coverage. What is available to artists in Washington State? Federal and State Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determines “Federal Poverty Level (FPL)” guidelines which serve as one of the indicators for determining eligibility in a wide variety of Federal and State programs. Your FPL is determined by your gross monthly income which is your income before taxes and deductions. You will need to establish your gross monthly income for most federal and state program applications. More information on these guidelines can be found at: http://aspe.hhs.gov. Washington Basic Health is a state-sponsored program providing affordable health care coverage through private health plans. Monthly rates are based on age, type of plan selected and number of people on the plan. Persons that qualify for Medicare or are full-time students will not qualify for Basic Health. More information: www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov or 1-800-660-9840. Example using 2007 guidelines: If your monthly income is less than $1,701.75 for one person, $2,281.78 for a family of two, $2,861.80 for a family of three, or more for a larger family, you may qualify. Medicaid is available to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. You may also be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co-payment) for some medical services. For more information: www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidGenInfo or 1/800/633-4227 Dependent children up to the age of 18 may be covered by Washington’s State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). For information visit: http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/Eligibility/HealthyKidsNow.html Medicare is a health insurance program administered by the United States Government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria. If you are 65 or older you are likely to qualify for Medicare – full details are available at: www.medicare.gov/default.asp or 1/800/633-4227 Evergreen Health Insurance Program can pay medical insurance premiums for eligible Washington State residents living with HIV-AIDS enabling them to maintain access to vital health care. To be eligible you must first enroll in Washington State Department of Health’s HIV Client Services. For more information: www.ehip.org or 1/800/945-4256
I didn’t meet the income guidelines for any state or federal plan. What are other options?
Private Individual Health Plans are offered by Regence (www.regence.com), LifeWise (www.lifewisewa.com) and Group Health (www.ghc.org) in Washington. Individual health insurance rates are based on age and type of coverage, and vary from “comprehensive” health plans to policies that cover only “catastrophic” needs with high deductibles. They can range from under $100 to nearly $1000 per month based on many variables.
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These individual health plans are generally more expensive than similar group policies offered through employers. A health questionnaire, that permits the insurance carrier to pre-screen, must be completed. Insurance brokerage firms can assist you in locating insurance options at the same price as the insurance companies. While Artist Trust does not endorse any specific products or services we are currently suggesting Kibble & Prentice to help you locate an insurance product for your particular needs and budget. For more information contact: Anne Streib, Kibble & Prentice, 206/676-7451 or [email protected] Retainer care practices are models of care in which physicians charge a predetermined fee to patients for all primary care services provided in their offices, regardless of the number of visits. These practices are structured with patients paying a monthly or annual fee for services and amenities, with some practices focusing on affordability. As important to understanding what retainer medicine practices are, it is equally important to understand that they are not “insurance.” They offer coverage for primary care services only and are offered by the doctor or medical clinic, not by an insurance company or health plan, so it is advisable to also have “catastrophic” insurance. Qliance (currently available in the Seattle area only) is a medical practice that operates under the retainer care model. Again, while Artist Trust does not endorse Qliance, or any other specific products or services available in the marketplace, we encourage you to investigate this new option if it may meet your health care needs. For more information visit: www.qliance.com or 206/381-3030
I was not accepted for a private Individual Plan based on the Health Questionnaire. What next?
If you have a chronic condition(s) or have had a serious illness such as cancer, stroke or heart disease in the past ten years, it is possible that you will be denied private individual coverage. If this happens, you may either appeal the decision, or apply for Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP). You are guaranteed acceptance to a WSHIP plan, but it is more expensive than the individual plan. To apply to WSHIP, you must have the letter stating that you were denied a private plan. More information: www.wship.org or 1/800/8775187. Retainer care practices (mentioned above) may also be an option.
How do I get prescription drug assistance?
The Washington State Health Care Authority offers the Washington Prescription Drug Program. It is open to all Washington State residents who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage, or whose insurance does not cover all their prescription drug needs. More information: www.rx.wa.gov/prescriptionhelp or 1/800/9134146 Check with the manufacturer of the prescription medication you are taking. Some pharmaceutical companies offer discounted prices to individuals that meet specific criteria. Ask your pharmacist for assistance identifying the manufacturer. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program’s website provides an online tool that can help you find additional programs for which you may qualify. More information: https://www.pparx.org/about.php
I still have questions. Where can I get more information?
You can get help by speaking with an informed advisor through The State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and the SHIBA Helpline. More information: www.insurance.wa.gov or 1/800/562-6900 The Office of the Insurance Commissioner offers a comprehensive glossary that can help you decipher insurance industry lingo. More information: www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/auto/documents/Insurance.Glossary.pdf Additional Health Resources can be found in Section 7 of this guide and the Artist Trust website offers additional health resources at: www.wahip.org.
ARTICLE #7: BUSINESS LICENSES – WHAT ARTISTS NEED TO KNOW
All individual artists living in Washington State who gross over $12,000 a year from art-making activities or generate income from the retail sale of their art must obtain a business license from the state. However, any Washington state artist regardless of their income as an artist can still obtain a business license.
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To obtain a business license from the state you must fill out a four-page Master Business Application. Contact the Washington State Department of Licensing Master License Service to receive an application and information on starting a new business. The application fee is $15. Or apply online: www.dol.wa.gov/forms/700028.htm#electronic. A Unified Business Identifier number or UBI number is assigned after you complete your application. This number is used by state agencies involved in business regulation, taxation and registration. The nine-digit UBI number also allows you to purchase items (materials, supplies, etc.), that will be incorporated into an artwork for resale, without paying retail sales tax. The UBI number is your resale number. The UBI number also makes it possible for you to purchase products/materials from companies that only serve wholesale clients. Any artist who charges retail sales tax when selling their artwork must obtain a business license. If you are selling your artwork to a retail consumer or client you must charge sales tax. When you sell to a wholesale client (someone who resells your work) you do not charge sales tax. Sales tax registration and all other necessary state registrations and licenses including trade name registration are included in the Master Business Application. There is no fee for tax registration. An artist's trade name or "doing business as" name must be registered with the Washington Department of Licensing when you apply for a business license. A trade name is any name used in the course of business that does not include the full legal name of the owner of the business. There is a $5 fee for each name you register. This registration does not provide protection of the name. Federal and/or state trademark registration is required in providing name protection. To see if a trade name you wish to use is already registered, call the Washington Department of Licensing's trade name search line at 900/463-6000. The cost for the search is $4.95 for the first minute and 50¢ for each additional minute. Average search time is three minutes. Questions? Call the Washington Department of Licensing Master License Service at 360/664-1400 or [email protected] or www.dol.wa.gov/businesses.htm The Washington Licensing Information (WALI) website provides contact information for proper licensing with state and local governments based on your business activity. After entering information about the business you are starting, you will be able to print a sheet of referrals. You will also be able to download some of the application forms you will need or request that they be mailed or faxed to you. INFO: www.dol.wa.gov/mls/wali.htm City and County Business Licenses City business licenses may be required for business activity within the city limits of any city. You should contact any incorporated city in which you will be conducting your business to determine if a license is required. Contact information can also be found on the WALI website. Counties may also issue business licenses to businesses that are not located within incorporated city limits. Again, you should contact any county in which you will be conducting your business to determine if a license is required. For information on how to obtain a city or county business license, look under the City and/or County Government Pages in your telephone book. Locate "business" under the heading of "licenses" for information. The WALI website also provides this information.
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INDEX 1 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained, 1, 12 1020 Building, 3, 12 3 33 Image Design, 9, 12 4 4Culture, 7, 8, 11, 12 9 911 Media Arts Center, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12 A A & E Tax Service, Inc, 1, 12 Absolutearts.com, 8, 12 Academy of American Poets, 7, 9, 12 Access Washington, 1, 5, 12 Accounting and Financial Management Services, 1,12 Action Northwest, 11, 12 ActivSpace, LLC, 3, 13 Actors Checklist, 9, 13 Actors' Equity Association, 6, 7, 13 Actors Fund, 4, 5, 6, 13 Actors Fund of America, 4, 6, 13 ADG Printing, 9, 13 Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc., 6, 13 AdvisArts Consulting, 1, 13 Advisors for Artists and Nonprofits, 1, 13 ADVOCACY, 11, AIDS Assistance Programs, 5, 13 Alliance of Artist Communities, 6 Alliance of People with disAbilities, 2, 5, 11, 13 Allied Arts Center, 4, 13 Allied Arts of Seattle, 2, 11, 14 Allied Arts of Whatcom County, 8, 10, 11, 14 Alpha Cine Labs, 9, 14 American Association of Retired Persons, Washington Chapter, 4, 14 American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Chapter, 2, 14 American Composers Alliance, 7, 9, 14 American Composers Forum, 9, 14 American Craft Council, 3, 10, 14 American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter, 4, 14 American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter, 4, 6, 9, 15 American Indian Artists Inc., 10, 15 American Indian Community House, 10, 15 American Indian Film Institute, 10, 15 American Institute of Graphic Arts, 10, 15 American Music Center, 7, 9, 15 American Print Alliance, 5, 10, 15 American Society of Appraisers, 1, 15
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 2, 4, 9, 15 American Society of Journalists and Authors, 2, 5, 15 American Society of Media Photographers, 10, 16 American Society of Picture Professionals, 10, 16 Americans for the Arts, 6, 11, 16 AMP, 6, 16 Apex Belltown Cooperative, 3, 16 Appraisal Services, 1, 16 AptFinder.org, 3, 16 Arizona Indian Arts Alliance, 10, 16 Art Access, 9, 16 Art Calendar, 8, 16 Art Deadlines List, 6, 16 Art Guide Northwest, 9, 17 ART HANDLING COMPANIES, 3, 17 Art Industri, 6, 8, 10, 17 Art Installation, 3, 5, 17 Art List, 8, 17 Art Opportunities Monthly, 8, 11, 17 Art Resource Inc., 2, 10, 17 Art Tech Publishing, 1, 17 Art/Not Terminal Gallery, 3, 17 ArtBusiness.com, 1, 17 Art-Care.com, 1, 17 ArtCareer Network, 6, 17 ArtDeadline.com, 6,17 Artdish, 3, 8, 18 Artech Fine Arts Services, 3,18 Artengine, 8, 10,18 Art-Exchange, 8, 9, 10, 18 Artforumclassifieds.com, 6, 10, 18 Artisan Tile NW, 8, 10, 18 Artist Eye Portfolio Studio, 8, 18 Artist Help Network, 1, 18 Artist Pension Trust, 1, 18 Artist Trust, 1, 4, 6, 10, 18 Artist-info.com, 8, 19 ArtistLink, 3, 19 ArtistRegister.com, 8, 19 Artists' Fellowship, Inc., 6, 19 Artists Foundation, 1, 5, 19 Artists Rights Society, 2, 19 Artists Space, 8, 19 ArtistsinCanada.com, 10, 19 Art-Mine.com, 8, 10, 19 ArtNetwork, 1, 9, 19 Artocracy, 8, 19 Artquest, 2, 3, 10, 20 Artrepeneur, 1, 20 Arts & Entertainment Insurance, 3, 20 Arts and Creative Materials Institute, Inc., 5, 20 Arts and Healing Network, 4, 20 Arts Council of Snohomish County, 10, 20 Arts Enrichment, 2, 6, 20 Arts Northwest, 9, 20 Arts on the Olympic Peninsula, 8, 9, 10, 20 ArtsBrewery, 3, 20 ArtsEd Washington, 11, 21 Artshow.com, 8, 10, 21 Artslynx International Arts Resources, 7, 21 ArtsNet, 8, 21
Artspace Projects, Inc., 3, 21 ArtSparks, 1, 21 ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery, 9, 21 ArtWalla, 7, 21 Artweek, 6, 21 ArtWorks, 6, 21 Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 10, 22 Association of Performing Arts Presenters, 6, 22 Auburn Arts Commission, 11, 22 Authors Guild, 2, 4, 22 Authors League Fund, 5, 22 Authors Registry, Inc., 2, 22 Aviso, 6, 22 B Backstage Jobs, 6, 22 Bad Fruit Foundation, 4, 11, 22 Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council, 1, 7, 8, 11, 22 Bainbridge Performing Arts, 7, 9, 23 Banff Center, 6, 23 Bates, Michelle, 8, 23 Bay Area Video Coalition, 2, 9, 23 Bellevue Arts Museum, 10, 23 Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction, 10, 23 Bemis Building, 3, 23 Benefit Opportunities for Artists, 4, 23 Bent, 9, 23 Bloom Counseling - Art Therapy, 4, 23 Blue Earth Alliance, 2, 8, 23 Bob Rice Photography, 8, 24 Boguch, Janet, 1, 24 Breakout Productions, 8, 9, 24 Broadcast Music, Inc., 2, 24 Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion, 9, 24 Burger, Harriet, 8, 24 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, 1 C Callahan, Anna, 8, 24 Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program, 3, 24 Career Transition For Dancers, 6, 9, 24 careers.wa.gov, 6, 24 Carnegie Fund for Authors, 5, 24 Cartoonists Northwest, 10, 25 Cascadia: The Methow Music Association, 8, 25 CD Baby, 9, 25 Center for Independent Documentary, 7, 9, 25 Center for Nonprofit Management, 1, 25 Center Stage, 3, 25 Central Area Development Association, 3, 25 Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, 9, 25 Change, Inc., 5, 25 Chicago Artists Resource, 3, 6, 25 Choder, Howard, 1, 26 Chronicle of Higher Education, 6, 26 Chronicle of Philanthropy, 1, 6, 26 Cine Rent West, 9, 26 City of Auburn Arts Commission, 6, 26 City of Bellevue Arts Commission, 7, 11, 26 City of Edmonds Arts Commission, 6, 9, 11, 26
City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission, 6, 11, 26 City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission, 7, 11, 26 City of Issaquah Arts Commission, 6, 11, 26 City of Lynnwood Arts Commission, 6, 11, 26 City of Olympia Arts Commission, 1, 3, 7, 11, 27 City of Redmond Arts Commission, 6, 11, 27 City of Seattle Department of Design, 3, 27 City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development, 3, 27 City of Seattle Emergency Management, 5, 27 City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, 1,3, 6, 11, 27 City of Seattle Office of Housing, 3, 27 City of Spokane Arts Commission, 6, 11, 27 City of Tukwila Arts Commission, 7, 11, 27 CLEAR Intake, 2, 27 College Art Association, 6, 8, 28 ColorsNorthwestCareers.com, 6, 28 Columbia Basin Allied Arts, 7, 28 Community Capital Development, 1, 28 Community Health Centers of King County, 4, 28 Community Health Plan of Washington, 4, 28 Contemporary QuiltArt Association, 10, 28 Copyright Website, 1, 28 Costco, 4, 28 Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture, 10, 28 Count Me In, 1, 29 Country Doctor Community Clinic, 4, 5, 29 Crab Creek Review, 9, 29 Craft Emergency Relief Fund, 5, 6, 10, 29 CraftLister.com, 10, 29 Crafts Report, 1, 3, 4, 29 craigslist, 3, 5, 6, 29 Creative Capital, 6, 29 Creative Hotlist, 6, 29 creativePLANET Communities, 6, 29 Crisis Clinic, 4, 5, 29 CSI Insurance Management Group, 3, 29 D Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery, 3, 10, 30 Dance Art Group, 9, 30 Dance/USA, 9, 30 Daniel Smith, 10, 30 David Miller Grantwriting and Consulting, 1, 30 de los Santos, Gloria, 8, 30 Deborah Paine Fine Art Services, 1, 30 Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, 3, 30 Dental Health Services, 4, 30 DentalPlans.com, 4, 31 Design and Printing, 9, 31 Dewer, Meeks and Ekram PC, 1, 31 disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington, 11, 31 DOCUMENTATION OF ART, 8 Donors Forum, 1, 31 Downstream Digital, 8, 31 Dramatists Guild of America, 2, 6, 31 Drawing Center, 8, 31
E EHealthinsurance.com, 4, 31 Electronic Arts Intermix, 9, 31 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, 5 Emmer, Hilary, 1, 32 EMPLOYMENT, 6 EmploymentGuide.com, 6, 32 Encore Media Group, 9, 32 Engdahl Video Productions, 8, 32 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 5 Estate Project for Artists with AIDS, 5, 32 Ethical Metalsmiths, 5, 10, 32 Evergreen State College, 4, 32 Executive Service Corps of Washington, 1, 32 F Fairhaven Insurance, Inc., 3, 32 Fancy Logo, 9, 32 Federal Emergency Management Agency, 3, 5, 33 Fennel Mounts, 3, 5, 33 Fest21.com, 7, 9, 33 Festival Network Online, 8, 33 Festivals Directory Northwest, 6, 33 FiftyCrows Foundation, 8, 33 Film Arts Foundation, 2, 6, 7, 9, 33 Film Baby, 9, 33 Film/Video Arts, 2, 33 Filter, 6, 9, 33 First Amendment Project, 2, 11, 33 First People's Fund, 1, 10, 34 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, 2 Fish Publishing, 7, 9, 34 Fishtrap, 9, 34 Flather & Perkins, 3, 34 Foundation Center, 6, 34 Foundation for Contemporary Arts, 5, 34 Fractured Atlas, 2, 3, 4, 6, 34 Frank DiMarco Images, 8, 34 Franklin Furnace, 7, 9, 10, 34 Free Expression Policy Project, 2, 11, 35 Freecycle, 5, 35 Freehold, 3, 9, 35 Fund for Women Artists, 6, 35 FUNDING, EXHIBITION & OPPORTUNITIES, 6 FundsforWriters, 7, 9, 35 FundsNet Online Services, 6, 35 Funky Fliks, 8, 35 Furniture Society, 10, 35 Future of Music Coalition, 4, 9, 35 G Gage Academy, 10, 35 Gale's Creek Insurance Services, 3, 35 Gardico Inc, 5, 36 Gay City, 4, 36 General Services Administration, 3, 36 George Sugarman Foundation, 6, 10, 36 Georgetown Art Center, 3, 36 Gigslist.org, 6, 36 Glass Art Society, 10, 36
Global Art Information, 6, 36 Global Art Jobs, 6, 36 GoTour, 9, 36 Grace Weston Photography, 8, 36 Grants and Related Resources, 1, 36 Graphic Artists Guild, 11, 37 Graphic Competitions, 10, 37 Greenwood Studio, 9, 37 Group Health Cooperative, 4, 37 GS1 US, 1, 37 GuideStar, 1, 6, 37 GYST, 10, 37 H Harris, Justin, 1, 37 Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 3, 37 Health & Safety in the Arts, 5, 37 Health in the Arts, 4, 37 HEALTH RESOURCES, 4 Housing Maps, 3, 37 Housing Resources Group, 3, 37 Humanities Washington, 9, 37 I I Photo Central, 10, 38 Icicle Arts, 4, 7, 10, 38 Idealist.org, 6, 38 IMAGE Film & Video Center, 2, 38 Imagekind, 8, 38 imago imaging, 9, 10, 38 Independent Feature Project, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 38 Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington, 3, 38 Independent Television Service, 7, 9, 39 Indian Health Service, 10, 39 IndieFilmmaker, 7, 9, 39 InLiquid, 8, 10, 39 Insurance Information Institute, 3, 39 Insurevents.Com, 3, 39 Inter*Im, 3, 39 International Association of Residential Arts Centers, 8, 39 International Documentary Association, 2, 7, 10, 39 International Sculpture Center, 8, 39 International Society of Appraisers, 1, 40 International Women's Writing Guild, 4, 40 Internet ArtResources, 8, 10, 40 IstariMedia, 8, 40 J Jack Straw Productions, 2, 3, 7, 40 Jackson Street Studios, 3, 40 Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC, 1, 40 Jazz Foundation of America, 2, 6, 40 Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., 3, 40 JMC Photography, 8, 40 J'net Smith, Inc., 1, 41 Joan Consani Photography, 8, 41 John Buttine Insurance, 3, 41 Juried Art Services, 8, 41
K K & K Insurance, 3, 41 KDK One Digital Media, 8, 41 Ken Wagner Photography Art, 8, 41 Kent Arts Commission, 7, 11, 41 Kiner, Henry, 8, 41 King County Bar Association, 2, 41 Kirkland Arts Center, 7, 10, 42 Kitsap County Arts Board, 7, 11, 42 KSER 90.7 FM, 7, 42 Kuhnlein, Peter and Lisa, 8, 42 L Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 9, 42 Larson-Juhl, , 42 Laura Ackerman Art, 8, 42 Leafletter, 8, 42 LEGAL, 2 Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 5, 43 Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, 4, 43 Lone Eagle Digital Imaging, 8, 43 Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, 10, 43 Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication, 7, 9, 43 Luminous Works, 10, 43 LUX Media/501, 8, 43 M Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry, 4, 43 Mark Frey Photographer, 8, 43 Mark Sullo Photography, 8, 43 Marquand Books, 9, 10, 44 Master License Service, 1, 44 McChesney, Sean, 2, 44 McCuddin, Mason, 8, 44 McMaster-Carr, 5, 44 Media Bistro, 1, 4, 6, 44 Merc Playhouse, 4, 9, 44 Mercer Island Arts Council, 11, 44 Methow Arts Alliance, 7, 8, 44 Methow Valley Arts, 11, 44 Metropolitan Performing Arts Center, 4, 44 Mevis, Alan, 8, 45 Michigan State University Libraries, 7, 45 Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, 7, 9, 45 Milden, Jesse, 8, 45 Miller, Steven, 8, 45 Modern Language Association, Job Information List, 6, 45 Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park, 7, 10, 45 Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance, 7, 45 Mucha Creative, 8, 45 Museum Employment Resource Center, 6, 45 Museum Resource, 5, 10, 46 Musicians Foundation, Inc., 6, 46 MusicPro Insurance Agency, 3, 4, 46 myartspace.com, 7, 8, 10, 46
N National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, 6, 10, 46 National Arts and Disability Center, 7, 11, 46 National Association for the Self-Employed, 1, 4, 46 National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, 7, 11, 46 National Coalition Against Censorship, 2, 11, 46 National Federation of State Poetry Societies, 7, 9, 46 National Museum of the Native American, 10, 47 National Park Artist-in-Residence Program, 7, 47 National Safety Council, 5, 47 National Writers Union, 2, 4, 6, 47 Native American Public Telecommunications, 10, 47 NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY, 5 New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, 8, 10, 47 New York Foundation for the Arts, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 47 Nicol, Richard, 8, 47 Nolo, 2, 47 Nonprofit Center, 1, 48 Nonprofit Assistance Center, 1, 48 Northwest Film Center, 2, 10, 48 Northwest Film Forum, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 48 Northwest Folklife Festival, 7, 48 Northwest Independent Editors Guild, 6, 9, 48 Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates, 2, 48 Northwest Production Index, 10, 48 Northwest Programs for the Arts, 7, 9, 48 Northwest Women's Law Center, 2 Northwind Arts Center, 10, 49 NPower, 1, 49 NW Insurance Council, 3, 49 NW Photo Forum, 10, 49 NYC Dance Spaces, 3, 49 O Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 5, 49 Odd Duck Studio, 3, 49 OK Hotel, 3, 49 Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 4, 49 Olds Art, 3, 50 Olympia Art League, 10, 50 Omak Performing Arts Center, 4, 9, 50 ONABEN, 10, 50 Open Door Legal Space, 2, 50 Open Flight Studio LLC, 3, 50 Oregon College of Art & Craft, 10, 50 Oregon Film & Video Office, 6, 50 Oregon Media Production Association, 10, 50 P Pacific Northwest Artists, 8, 50 Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates, 9, 10, 51 Painted Sky, 10, 51 Pam Saari, LLC, 1, 51 Patrick F. Smith Photography, 8, 51 PEN American Center, 5, 7, 51 Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial, 5, 51 Performers Callboard, 7, 9, 51
Philanthropy Journal, 1, 51 Photographic Center Northwest, 10, 51 Pictureband, 8, 51 Pierce County Arts & Cultural Services, 11, 52 Pierce County Arts Commission, 7, 52 Pike Market Medical Clinic, 4, 52 Pioneer Square Community Association, 3, 8, 52 Planet Art Web Company, 8, 52 Planet Out, 10, 52 Poets and Writers Inc., 7, 9, 52 Pollock-Krasner Foundation, 6, 52 PorchLight, 3, 52 Portland Art Dealers Association, 9, 53 Potlatch Fund, 10, 53 Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc., 3, 53 Pottery Northwest, 10, 53 Pratt Fine Arts Center, 3, 10, 53 Premera Blue Cross, 4, 53 Price, Duncan, 8, 53 PROMOTION, 8 PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE, 3 Public Relations and Marketing, 9, 53 Puffin Foundation, 7, 53 Puget Sound Grantwriters Association, 1, 53 Puget Sound Media Directory, 9, 53 Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers, 4, 53 Puget Sound Writers Guild, 9, 53 R R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc., 8, 53 Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3,53 Rampart Art Gallery, 4, 54 Raven Chronicles, 9, 54 Rebel Content, 1, 9, 54 Recording Academy, 5, 6, 9, 11, 54 Red Dot Studios, 8, 54 Regence BlueShield, 4, 54 Regional Arts & Culture Council, 7, 11, 55 Resource Venture, 5, 55 RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES, 11 RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS, 9 RESOURCES FOR LITERARY ARTISTS, 9 RESOURCES FOR NATIVE ARTISTS, 10 RESOURCES FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS, 9 RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS, 11 RESOURCES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS, 10 Reusable Building Materials Exchange, 5, 55 Rhythm and Blues Foundation, 6, 55 Richard Hugo House, 9, 55 Rick Singer Photography, 8, 55 Riley Associates, PC, 1, 55 RLI Insurance Company, 3, 55 Rush Drake Insurance, 3, 55 RxHelpforWA, 4, 55 Ryan Services Photography, 8, 55 S Safeco, 3, 55 Santa Fe Art Institute, 5, 55 Sasquatch Books, 7, 9, 55
Savadow, Bruce, 8, 56 School of Communication, American University, 2, 10, 56 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, 7, 11, 56 Scolman, Jim, 8, 56 SCORE, 1, 56 Screen Actors Guild, 3, 4, 6, 56 Seattle Art Dealers Association, 9, 56 Seattle Center Pavilion, 3, 4, 57 Seattle Community Access Network, 9, 10, 57 Seattle Community Network, 6, 8, 57 Seattle DanceNet, 7, 9, 57 Seattle Film Institute, 10, 57 Seattle Housing Authority, 3, 57 Seattle Indian Health Board, 4, 10, 57 Seattle Metals Guild, 10, 57 Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493, 3, 4, 7, 9, 57 Seattle Parks and Recreation, 11, 57 Seattle Print Arts, 10, 57 Seattle Public Library, 6, 58 Seattle Public Theater, 4, 58 Seattle Times, 7, 58 Seattle Weekly, 3, 6, 58 Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority, 3, 58 SeattleArtists.com, 8, 10, 58 Sedrat Arts, 1, 58 SeedArts, 11, 58 SEEDArts, 4, 7, 58 Sev Shoon Arts Center, 3, 4, 10, 58 ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia, 1, 59 Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, 7, 11, 59 Shunpike, 1, 2, 59 Sidereal Press & Print Studio, 4, 59 Skagit Performing Arts Council, 9, 11, 59 Small Business Administration, 1, 59 Small Business Loans, 1, 59 Small Business Service Bureau, 1, 5, 59 Social Security Administration, 4, 59 Society of North American Goldsmiths, 1, 59 Society of Singers, 6, 59 Songwriters Guild of America, 5, 9, 60 Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc., 3, 60 Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company, 1, 60 Spirit Heart Journeys Creativity Coach, 1, 60 Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc., 3, 60 Springboard for the Arts, 1, 8, 60 Starting and Running a Business or Nonprofit, 1, 60 Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors, 4, 60 Static Factory Media, 8, 60 Stone Soup Theatre, 4, 60 Studioboom, 9, 60 Sund & Associates, 1, 61 Sunoasis Jobs, 6, 61 Surface Design Association, 8, 61 Sussman, Neil, 2, 61 Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, 6, 61 SweetFox.com, 8, 61 T Tacoma Arts Commission, 7, 11, 61
TakePartInArt.org, 8, 61 Tenants Union, 2, 3, 61 The Field, 1, 2, 61 The Levee Breaking, 7, 8, 61 The Stranger, 3, 6, 7, 9, 61 Theatre Communications Group, 6, 62 Theatre Puget Sound, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 62 TheRainierValley.com, 10, 62 Third World Newsreel, 2, 62 Thomas & Pratt Insurance, 3, 62 Tim Tyler Creative Internet Solutions, 8, 62 Town Hall, 4, 62 Trans Artists, 7, 62 TriggerStreet.com Video Data Bank, 10, 62 Tryptos Studio Collective, 4, 62 U United Indians Of All Tribes Foundation, 10, 63 United States Department of Agriculture, 3, 63 United Way of King County, 1, 63 US Copyright Office, 1, 63 US Patent and Trademark Office, 1, 63 V Velocity Dance Center, 4, 9, 63 Vernia, Claudia, 3, 63 Victory Music, 9, 63 Video Data Bank, 10, 63 Viewpoint Gallery/Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital/Northeast Health, 11, 64 Visual AIDS, 8, 10, 11, 64 Visual Studies Workshop, 8, 10, 64 Voice of Dance, 7, 9, 64 Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, 2, 64 VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter, 6, 7, 11, 64 Vulcan Productions, 7, 10, 64 W Washington Assistive Technology Foundation, 1, 11, 64 Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers, 4, 64 Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program, Washington State Department of Health, 4, 65 Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help, 1, 65 Washington Film Works, 7, 10, 65 Washington Health Foundation, 4, 65 Washington Lawyers for the Arts, 1, 2, 65 Washington Mediation Association, 2, 65 Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association, 9, 65 Washington Poets Association, 7, 9, 65 Washington Small Business Development Center, 1, 65 Washington State Arts Alliance & Foundation, 11, 66 Washington State Arts Commission, 7, 8, 10, 11, 66 Washington State Bar Association, 2, 66 Washington State Film Office, 10, 66 Washington State Health Care Authority, Basic Health, 4, 66 Washington State Health Insurance Pool, 4, 66 Washington State Media Directory, 9, 66
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, 3, 5, 66 Washington Women in Need, 4, 5, 66 Weintraub, Adam, 8, 67 Weiss, Peggy, 1, 67 WenatcheeMusic.com, 8, 9, 67 WESTAF, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 67 Whidbey Island Center for the Art, 4, 67 White Columns, 8, 67 Wiant Productions, 8, 9, 67 Will Rogers Memorial Fund, 6, 67 Withoutabox, 7, 67 Woman Made Gallery, 7, 10, 67 Women Environmental Artists Directory, 5, 8, 10, 68 Women Make Movies, 2, 10, 68 Work Source, 6, 68 WORK SPACE AND HOUSING, 3 Working Today, 1, 68 Works Consulting, 1, 68 WorkSource, 6, 68 Write Habit, 9, 68 Y Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4, 68 Z Zwick, Jennifer, 8, 68
SUGGESTED READING LIST
All of the following books (and many more) can be found in the Artists’ Assets Area, a walk-in artist resource center full of professional development books and periodicals (reference-only), a computer and printer, and much more. The Artists’ Assets Area is located at Artist Trust, 1835, 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 and is open Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 5:30pm. No appointment necessary. All You Need to Know About the Music Business Donald S. Passman Art Marketing 101, A Handbook for the Fine Artist Constance Smith Art Office - For Fine Artists Smith & Viders Artist Beware Michael McCann Artist-Gallery Partnership Tad Crawford & Susan Mellon Artists Bookkeeping Book Chicago Artists Coalition The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide Monona Rossol Arts Enabled Seattle Arts Commission The Biz: Legal & Financial Issues for the Film Industry Schuyler M. Moore Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists Ted Crawford Business & Legal Forms for Authors & Self-Publishers Tad Crawford Caring for Your Art Jill Snyder CLMP Directory of Literary Magazines and Presses CLMP Contracts for the Film & Television Industry Mark Litwak The Copyright Guide, A Friendly Guide to Protecting and Profiting from Copyrights Lee Wilson The Copyright Handbook Stephen Fishman Creating an Effective Audio Demo Seattle Arts Commission & Jack Straw Productions Film & Video Budgets Deke Simon/Michael Wiese Filmmakers & Financing, Business Plans for Independents Louise Levison Finding Funding-Guide to Grant Writing Daniel Barber Fine Art Publicity, Complete Guide for Galleries and Artists Susan Abbott Fine Artist's Career Guide Daniel Grant Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self Promotion Julius Vitali Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right Gregory L. Colvin Getting Funded, The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals Mary Hall & Susan Howlett The Guerilla Guide to Performance Art Hill & Paris Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater Monona Rossol How to Be a Working Musician Mike Levine How to Survive & Prosper As an Artist Caroll Michels How to Write and Get It Published David S. Akens How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters Mal Warwick Independent Feature Film Production Gregory Goodell Internet 101 for the Fine Artist Constance Smith Keeping the Books: Basic Recordkeeping & Accounting for the Successful Small Business Linda Pinson
SUGGESTED READING LIST, cont’d
Legal Guide for the Visual Artist Tad Crawford Making and Marketing Music Jodi Summers Money Management for the Creative Person Lee Silber Music Law-How to Run Your Band's Business Rich Stim Patents and How to Get One, A Practical Handbook Dept of Commerce The Photographer's Guide to Marketing & Self-Promotion Maria Piscopo Photographing Your Artwork Roger Saddington The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist Margaret Lazzari Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 11th edition Graphic Artists Guild Produce Your Play without a Producer Mark Hillenbrand Public Art By The Book Barbara Goldstein Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Film Mark Litwak The Screen-Writers Survival Guide Max Adams Self-Promotion for the Creative Person Lee Silber The Self-Publishing Manual Dan Poynter Sell Your Novel Toolkit Elizabeth Lyons Starting and Managing a NonProfit Organization Bruce Hopkins Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization Joan M. Hummel Stage Directors Handbook Diamond & Berliner Stage Writers Handbook Dana Singer Start an Independent Record Label J.S. Rudsenske The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide Chris Gore Where to Turn (Human Services in King County) Crisis Clinic of King County
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About Artist Trust
Vision Artist Trust envisions a future where artists throughout Washington State have access to the resources they need to express their creative spirit and where artists are held in the highest esteem. Mission Statement Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. To accomplish its mission, Artist Trust raises funds from an array of sources in order to: Give financial grants, through a peer review process, to individual artists working in the visual, performing, media, literary, and interdisciplinary arts; Serve as a professional information resource for artists and encourage artists to support each other; and, Provide recognition and support for the contributions artists make to the lives of people of Washington State and for the merit and integrity of artists' work.
Grant Programs
Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Program The GAP Program provides support for artist-generated projects. GAP awards are open to artists of all disciplines and offer a maximum of $1,500 for projects. GAP applications are accepted each year at the end of February. Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship The Fellowship Program awards $6,500 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability. Fellowships are awarded in two-year cycles with applications due in June. Please consult our website for the upcoming year’s Fellowship categories. Twining Humber Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement The Twining Humber Award offers a $10,000 award annually to a female, visual artist, over the age of 60 from Washington State who has dedicated 25 or more years of her life to creating art. Eligible artists must be nominated and nomination forms are accepted each year in January.
Information Services
Possibilities, published six times annually, is a comprehensive 4-page publication of deadline-based opportunities for artists, including: residency programs, grants and fellowships, exhibition, performing and publishing opportunities. Art Source is our quarterly newsletter full of articles relevant to artists and arts patrons across Washington State. (re)Source is our biweekly email newsletter, which keeps you informed of new additions to our website and other timely events and opportunities. Artists’ Assets, is a comprehensive professional resource guide for artists, with listings ranging from healthcare and emergency assistance programs to employment and business development resources. Visit www.artisttrust.org for additional resources including employment opportunities, studio space and housing listings, current calls and much more. The Artist’s Assets Area, located at our office, is a walk-in artist resource center full of professional development books and periodicals, a computer and printer, and much more. Open Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm. EDGE, a Professional Development Training Program for Visual Artists, is offered each year. The program consists of 50 hours of training with a hands-on, interactive curriculum, providing a comprehensive survey of
About Artist Trust cont’d professional practices, including Business Concerns, Professional Portfolio, Marketing and more. EDGE applications are accepted annually in March. Tuition fee; financial assistance is available. Workshops are offered throughout the year and around the state on topics such as How to Build a Strong Grant Application and Moving Forward: Resources for Artists. Visit our website for the current schedule.
About Artists’ Assets
In the course of fulfilling the Information Services portion of the Artist Trust mission, Artist Trust collects information about hundreds of organizations, agencies, guilds and service providers that offer vital resources to artists. We compile a selection of these organizations into this resource guide that we call Artists' Assets. It is our hope that artists will find Artists’ Assets to be a useful tool in their professional lives. Artist Trust obtains the information in this guide from a variety of sources and research avenues. Please be advised that Artist Trust does not necessarily endorse the organizations, businesses, and services listed in this publication. Artist Trust does, however, make every effort to ensure the relevance and accuracy of the information provided. To insure complete up-to-date information, always contact any of the provided organizations directly. Artist Trust is continually adding to and updating this information. If you know of a resource that could help a fellow artist or if you find something listed to be inaccurate, or if you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact us so we may continue to provide valuable and accurate information to artists.
How to use this guide
Use the table of contents below to locate a category of interest and its section within the guide by page number. Each section will provide a list of the resources available on that subject. To learn more about a listed organization, refer to the Directory of Resources where you will find the organization listed in alphabetical order, or use the index at the back of the publication.
CONTENTS Section Category
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1 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES ................................................................. 1 2 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ......................................................................................................... 2 3 LEGAL ..................................................................................................................................... 2 4 PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND EVENT INSURANCE ............................................................... 3 5 ART HANDLING COMPANIES................................................................................................ 3 6 WORK SPACE AND HOUSING ............................................................................................. 3 7 HEALTH RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 4 8 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES .......................................................................................... 5 9 NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY ....................................................... 5 10 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ............................................................................ 5 11 EMPLOYMENT........................................................................................................................ 6 12 FUNDING, EXHIBITION AND OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................... 6 13 DOCUMENTATION OF ART ................................................................................................... 8 14 PROMOTION .......................................................................................................................... 8 15 RESOURCES FOR LITERARY ARTISTS............................................................................... 9 16 RESOURCES FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS ........................................................................ 9 17 RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS............................................................................ 9 18 RESOURCES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS ................................................................................ 10 19 RESOURCES FOR NATIVE ARTISTS ................................................................................. 10 20 RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES ............................................................. 11 21 RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS ................................................................................. 11 22 ADVOCACY........................................................................................................................... 11 DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES........................................................................................................... 12 SUPPLEMENTAL ARTICLES .............................................................................................................. 69 INDEX……………................................................................................................................................. 81
1: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Starting and Running a Business or Nonprofit
Access Washington ArtBusiness.com Artist Help Network Artist Trust Artists Foundation ArtNetwork Artrepeneur Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council Center for Nonprofit Management Chronicle of Philanthropy City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Crafts Report Donors Forum Executive Service Corps of Washington Grants and Related Resources GS1 US GuideStar Master License Service National Association for the SelfEmployed New York Foundation for the Arts Nonprofit Center Nonprofit Assistance Center NPower Philanthropy Journal Puget Sound Grantwriters Association SCORE Small Business Administration Small Business Service Bureau Society of North American Goldsmiths Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company United Way of King County Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help Washington Lawyers for the Arts Washington Small Business Development Center Working Today
Accounting and Financial Management Services
A & E Tax Service, Inc. Artist Pension Trust Choder, Howard Dewer, Meeks and Ekram PC Emmer, Hilary Harris, Justin Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC Media Bistro Riley Associates, PC Sund & Associates
Appraisal Services
American Society of Appraisers Art-Care.com International Society of Appraisers
Copyright, Patents and Trademark Information
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained Copyright Website US Copyright Office US Patent and Trademark Office
Small Business Loans
Community Capital Development Count Me In ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia Small Business Administration Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help
Advisors for Artists and Nonprofits
AdvisArts Consulting Art Tech Publishing ArtSparks Boguch, Janet David Miller Grantwriting and Consulting Deborah Paine Fine Art Services First People's Fund J'net Smith, Inc. Pam Saari, LLC Rebel Content Sedrat Arts Shunpike Spirit Heart Journeys Creativity Coach Springboard for the Arts The Field Weiss, Peggy Works Consulting
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2: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
All Disciplines
Allied Arts of Seattle Arts Enrichment Fractured Atlas Jack Straw Productions New York Foundation for the Arts Shunpike
Film / Media Arts
Bay Area Video Coalition Film Arts Foundation Film/Video Arts IMAGE Film & Video Center Independent Feature Project International Documentary Association Northwest Film Center Northwest Film Forum The Field Third World Newsreel Women Make Movies
Visual Arts
Blue Earth Alliance
See article on Fiscal Sponsorship – Articles section 3: LEGAL
All Disciplines
Artquest Tenants Union American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Chapter CLEAR Intake Creative Commons Dispute Resolution Center First Amendment Project Free Expression Policy Project King County Bar Association McChesney, Sean National Coalition Against Censorship Nolo Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates Northwest Women's Law Center Open Door Legal Space StarvingArtistsLaw.com Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Washington Mediation Association Washington State Bar Association Washington Lawyers for the Arts New York Foundation for the Arts
Artists with Disabilities
Alliance of People with disAbilities
Film/Media Arts
School of Communication, American University
Literary Arts
American Society of Journalists and Authors Authors Registry, Inc. National Writers Union Authors Guild American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Performing Arts
Broadcast Music, Inc. Sussman, Neil Dramatists Guild of America Jazz Foundation of America
Visual Arts
Art Resource Inc. Artists Rights Society
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4: PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE
Insurance Providers & Resources
American Craft Council Arts & Entertainment Insurance Crafts Report CSI Insurance Management Group Fairhaven Insurance, Inc. Federal Emergency Management Agency Flather & Perkins Fractured Atlas Gale's Creek Insurance Services Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington Insurance Information Institute Insurevents.Com Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. John Buttine Insurance K & K Insurance MusicPro Insurance Agency NW Insurance Council Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc. RLI Insurance Company Rush Drake Insurance Safeco Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc. Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc. Thomas & Pratt Insurance Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
5: ART HANDLING COMPANIES
Moving, Packing, Fabrication and Installation
Art Installation Artech Fine Arts Services Fennel Mounts Olds Art
6: WORK SPACE AND HOUSING
Resources
AptFinder.org Artdish ArtistLink Artquest Artspace Projects, Inc. Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program Central Area Development Association Chicago Artists Resource City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Seattle Department of Design City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs City of Seattle Office of Housing craigslist Delridge Neighborhood Development Association Housing Maps Housing Resources Group Inter*Im NYC Dance Spaces Pioneer Square Community Association PorchLight Screen Actors Guild Seattle Housing Authority Seattle Weekly Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority Tenants Union The Stranger Theatre Puget Sound United States Department of Agriculture Vernia, Claudia
Housing, Studio, Live/Work, Performance Spaces GREATER SEATTLE AREA 1020 Building 911 Media Arts Center ActivSpace, LLC Apex Belltown Cooperative Art/Not Terminal Gallery ArtsBrewery Bemis Building Center Stage
Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery Freehold General Services Administration Georgetown Art Center Jack Straw Productions Jackson Street Studios Northwest Film Forum Odd Duck Studio OK Hotel Open Flight Studio LLC Pratt Fine Arts Center Rainier Valley Cultural Center Seattle Center Pavilion Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Housing, Studio, Live/Work, Performance Spaces, cont’d
Seattle Public Theater SEEDArts Sev Shoon Arts Center Sidereal Press & Print Studio Stone Soup Theatre Town Hall Tryptos Studio Collective Velocity Dance Center Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
OUTSIDE GREATER SEATTLE AREA Metropolitan Performing Arts Allied Arts Center Center Evergreen State College Old Redmond Schoolhouse Icicle Arts Community Center Merc Playhouse Omak Performing Arts Center
Rampart Art Gallery Whidbey Island Center for the Art
7: HEALTH RESOURCES
Health and/or Dental Insurance for Individuals
Benefit Opportunities for Artists Community Health Plan of Washington Dental Health Services DentalPlans.com Group Health Cooperative Lifewise Health Plan of Washington MusicPro Insurance Agency Premera Blue Cross Regence BlueShield Social Security Administration
Affordable Care for Uninsured or Under-insured Individuals
Community Health Centers of King County Country Doctor Community Clinic Crisis Clinic Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry Pike Market Medical Clinic Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers RxHelpforWA Seattle Indian Health Board Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program, Washington State Department of Health Washington Health Foundation Washington State Health Care Authority, Basic Health Washington Women in Need
General Health Resources and Programs
Actors Fund of America Artist Trust Arts and Healing Network Bad Fruit Foundation Bloom Counseling - Art Therapy Crafts Report EHealthinsurance.com Future of Music Coalition Gay City Health in the Arts Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Washington State Health Insurance Pool
Health and/or Dental Insurance by Member Organization Some membership organizations offer health insurance as a benefit of membership. Membership based organizations usually have particular guidelines and restrictions for membership and most organizations require members to pay annual membership fees or dues in addition to health insurance premiums. As well as health insurance, many of these organizations offer members other valuable resources and services.
American Association of Retired Persons, Washington Chapter American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Authors Guild Costco Fractured Atlas International Women's Writing Guild Media Bistro National Association for the SelfEmployed National Writers Union Screen Actors Guild Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493
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Health and/or Dental Insurance by Member Organization, Cont’d
Small Business Service Bureau Songwriters Guild of America
AIDS Assistance Programs
Actors Fund Country Doctor Community Clinic Estate Project for Artists with AIDS Lifelong AIDS Alliance PEN American Center Recording Academy
See article on Health Resources for Washington State Artists – Articles Section 8: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
craigslist Ethical Metalsmiths Freecycle Resource Venture Reusable Building Materials Exchange Women Environmental Artists Directory
9: NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY
Disaster Preparedness
Access Washington Alliance of People with disAbilities Art Installation City of Seattle Emergency Management Craft Emergency Relief Fund Federal Emergency Management Agency Fennel Mounts Gardico Inc. Larson-Juhl McMaster-Carr Museum Resource Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Safety
American Print Alliance Artists Foundation Arts and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. Health & Safety in the Arts National Safety Council Occupational Safety and Health Administration
See articles on Earthquake Preparedness and Safety – Articles section 10: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Emergency assistance programs exist to help professional artists that are experiencing a specific careerthreatening emergency. Most relief programs will only intervene if the individual has experienced a recent, unforeseen emergency or triggering event that has significantly and adversely affected the artist’s ability to produce and/or market his/her work and, thus, creates the need for immediate relief funds and/or assistance. All Disciplines
Access Washington Change, Inc. City of Seattle Emergency Management Crisis Clinic Foundation for Contemporary Arts New York Foundation for the Arts Washington Women in Need
Literary Arts
American Society of Journalists and Authors Authors League Fund Carnegie Fund for Authors PEN American Center Santa Fe Art Institute, Emergency Relief Residency Program
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10: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, cont’d
Film / Media Arts
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
Performing Arts
Actors Fund of America Dramatists Guild of America Jazz Foundation of America Musicians Foundation, Inc. Recording Academy Rhythm and Blues Foundation Screen Actors Guild Society of Singers Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Will Rogers Memorial Fund
Visual Arts
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. Artists' Fellowship, Inc. Craft Emergency Relief Fund George Sugarman Foundation Pollock-Krasner Foundation
11: EMPLOYMENT
911 Media Arts Center Actors' Equity Association Alliance of Artist Communities Americans for the Arts Art Industri ArtCareer Network ArtDeadline.com Artforumclassifieds.com Association of Performing Arts Presenters Aviso Backstage Jobs Career Transition For Dancers careers.wa.gov Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle of Philanthropy City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs College Art Association ColorsNorthwestCareers.com craigslist Creative Capital Creative Hotlist creativePLANET Communities EmploymentGuide.com Film Arts Foundation Filter Fractured Atlas Gigslist.org Global Art Jobs GuideStar Idealist.org Independent Feature Project Media Bistro Modern Language Association, Job Information List Museum Employment Resource Center National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture National Writers Union New York Foundation for the Arts Northwest Independent Editors Guild Oregon Film & Video Office Seattle Community Network Seattle Public Library Seattle Weekly Sunoasis Jobs The Stranger Theatre Communications Group Theatre Puget Sound VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter WESTAF Work Source
12: FUNDING, EXHIBITION AND OPPORTUNITIES
All Disciplines
Alliance of Artist Communities AMP Art Deadlines List ArtDeadline.com Artist Trust Arts Enrichment Artweek ArtWorks Banff Center Chicago Artists Resource City of Auburn Arts Commission City of Edmonds Arts Commission City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission City of Issaquah Arts Commission City of Lynnwood Arts Commission City of Redmond Arts Commission City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs City of Spokane Arts Commission craigslist Creative Capital Festivals Directory Northwest Foundation Center Fund for Women Artists FundsNet Online Services Global Art Information
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All Disciplines, cont’d
Icicle Arts Jack Straw Productions Kent Arts Commission Kirkland Arts Center Kitsap County Arts Board Michigan State University Libraries Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance myartspace.com National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures National Park Artist-in-Residence Program New York Foundation for the Arts Northwest Folklife Festival Pierce County Arts Commission Puffin Foundation Regional Arts & Culture Council School of the Museum of Fine Arts Seattle Times Tacoma Arts Commission The Stranger Trans Artists Washington State Arts Commission WESTAF Woman Made Gallery
Artists with Disabilities
National Arts and Disability Center VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter
Film/Media Arts
911 Media Arts Center Center for Independent Documentary Fest21.com Film Arts Foundation Independent Feature Project Independent Television Service IndieFilmmaker International Documentary Association Northwest Film Forum Vulcan Productions Washington Film Works Withoutabox
Literary Arts
Academy of American Poets Fish Publishing FundsforWriters Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication National Federation of State Poetry Societies PEN American Center Poets and Writers Inc. Sasquatch Books Washington Poets Association
Multidisciplinary Arts
Artslynx International Arts Resources Columbia Basin Allied Arts Franklin Furnace KSER 90.7 FM SEEDArts The Levee Breaking
Performing Arts
Actors' Equity Association American Composers Alliance American Music Center Bainbridge Performing Arts Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation New England Foundation for the Arts Northwest Programs for the Arts Performers Callboard Seattle DanceNet Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 Theatre Puget Sound Voice of Dance
Public Art
4Culture ArtWalla Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council City of Bellevue Arts Commission City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Tukwila Arts Commission Methow Arts Alliance Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
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12: FUNDING, EXHIBITION AND OPPORTUNITIES, cont’d
Visual Arts
Art Calendar Art List Art Opportunities Monthly Artisan Tile NW Artocracy Artshow.com ArtsNet Blue Earth Alliance College Art Association Festival Network Online FiftyCrows Foundation InLiquid International Association of Residential Arts Centers International Sculpture Center Internet ArtResources Juried Art Services Springboard for the Arts Surface Design Association SweetFox.com Visual AIDS Visual Studies Workshop
13: DOCUMENTATION OF ART
Photographers and Videographers
Artist Eye Portfolio Studio Bates, Michelle Bob Rice Photography Breakout Productions Burger, Harriet de los Santos, Gloria Downstream Digital Engdahl Video Productions Frank DiMarco Images Funky Fliks Grace Weston Photography JMC Photography Joan Consani Photography KDK One Digital Media Ken Wagner Photography Art Kiner, Henry Kuhnlein, Peter and Lisa Lone Eagle Digital Imaging Mark Frey Photographer Mark Sullo Photography McCuddin, Mason Mevis, Alan Nicol, Richard Patrick F. Smith Photography Price, Duncan R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc. Red Dot Studios Rick Singer Photography Ryan Services Photography Savadow, Bruce Scolman, Jim Weintraub, Adam Wiant Productions
14: PROMOTION
Internet Services, Online Registries, Marketplaces, Communities and Calendars, and Web Development
4Culture Absolutearts.com Allied Arts of Whatcom County Art Industri Artdish Artengine Art-Exchange Artisan Tile NW Artist-info.com ArtistRegister.com Artists Space Art-Mine.com Artocracy Arts on the Olympic Peninsula Artshow.com Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council Callahan, Anna Cascadia: The Methow Music Association Drawing Center Imagekind InLiquid Internet ArtResources IstariMedia Laura Ackerman Art Leafletter LUX Media/501 Methow Arts Alliance Milden, Jesse Miller, Steven Mucha Creative myartspace.com New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Pacific Northwest Artists Pictureband Pioneer Square Community Association Planet Art Web Company Seattle Community Network SeattleArtists.com Static Factory Media SweetFox.com TakePartInArt.org The Levee Breaking Tim Tyler Creative Internet Solutions Washington State Arts Commission WenatcheeMusic.com WESTAF White Columns Women Environmental Artists Directory Zwick, Jennifer
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Design and Printing
33 Image Design ADG Printing Encore Media Group imago imaging Marquand Books
Public Relations and Marketing
Art Access Art Guide Northwest ArtNetwork Arts Northwest Breakout Productions Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion CD Baby Fancy Logo Film Baby Filter Portland Art Dealers Association Puget Sound Media Directory Seattle Art Dealers Association Seattle Community Access Network Studioboom Washington State Media Directory Wiant Productions
See article Building Your Own Website – Articles section 15: RESOURCES FOR LITERARY ARTISTS
Academy of American Poets Art-Exchange Bent City of Edmonds Arts Commission Crab Creek Review Fish Publishing Fishtrap FundsforWriters Humanities Washington Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication National Federation of State Poetry Societies Northwest Independent Editors Guild Poets and Writers Inc. Puget Sound Writers Guild Raven Chronicles Richard Hugo House Sasquatch Books Washington Poets Association WESTAF Write Habit
16: RESOURCES FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS
Actors Checklist American Composers Alliance American Composers Forum American Music Center American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Arts Northwest Arts on the Olympic Peninsula ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery Bainbridge Performing Arts Career Transition For Dancers Cascadia: The Methow Music Association CD Baby Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas Dance Art Group Dance/USA Franklin Furnace Freehold Future of Music Coalition GoTour Greenwood Studio Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center Merc Playhouse Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation New England Foundation for the Arts Northwest Programs for the Arts Omak Performing Arts Center Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates Performers Callboard Rebel Content Recording Academy Seattle DanceNet Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 Skagit Performing Arts Council Songwriters Guild of America The Stranger Theatre Puget Sound Velocity Dance Center Victory Music Voice of Dance Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association WenatcheeMusic.com
17: RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS
911 Media Arts Center Alpha Cine Labs American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter Bay Area Video Coalition Center for Independent Documentary Cine Rent West Electronic Arts Intermix Fest21.com Film Arts Foundation Film Baby Humanities Washington Independent Feature Project Independent Television Service IndieFilmmaker
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17: RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS, cont’d
International Documentary Association National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture Northwest Film Center Northwest Film Forum Northwest Production Index Oregon Media Production Association Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates Planet Out School of Communication, American University Seattle Community Access Network Seattle Film Institute TriggerStreet.com Video Data Bank Video Data Bank Vulcan Productions Washington Film Works Washington State Film Office Women Make Movies
18: RESOURCES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
Allied Arts of Whatcom County American Craft Council American Institute of Graphic Arts American Print Alliance American Society of Media Photographers American Society of Picture Professionals Art Industri Art Resource Inc. Artengine Art-Exchange Artforumclassifieds.com Artisan Tile NW ArtistsinCanada.com Art-Mine.com Artquest Arts Council of Snohomish County Arts on the Olympic Peninsula Artshow.com Asia Pacific Cultural Center Bellevue Arts Museum Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction Cartoonists Northwest Contemporary QuiltArt Association Craft Emergency Relief Fund CraftLister.com Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery Daniel Smith Ethical Metalsmiths Franklin Furnace Furniture Society Gage Academy George Sugarman Foundation Glass Art Society Graphic Competitions GYST I Photo Central Icicle Arts imago imaging InLiquid Internet ArtResources Kirkland Arts Center Luminous Works Marquand Books Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park Museum Resource myartspace.com New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Northwind Arts Center NW Photo Forum Olympia Art League Oregon College of Art & Craft Photographic Center Northwest Pottery Northwest Pratt Fine Arts Center Seattle Metals Guild Seattle Print Arts SeattleArtists.com Sev Shoon Arts Center Visual AIDS Visual Studies Workshop WESTAF Woman Made Gallery Women Environmental Artists Directory
19: RESOURCES FOR NATIVE ARTISTS
American Indian Artists Inc. American Indian Community House American Indian Film Institute Arizona Indian Arts Alliance Artist Trust Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture First People's Fund Indian Health Service Longhouse Education & Cultural Center National Museum of the Native American Native American Public Telecommunications ONABEN Painted Sky Potlatch Fund Seattle Indian Health Board TheRainierValley.com United Indians Of All Tribes Foundation Washington State Arts Commission
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20: RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES
disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington Alliance of People with disAbilities National Arts and Disability Center VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter Viewpoint Gallery/Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital/Northeast Health Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Methow Valley Arts Pierce County Arts Commission Regional Arts & Culture Council School of the Museum of Fine Arts Seattle Parks and Recreation Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Skagit Performing Arts Council Tacoma Arts Commission Washington State Arts Commission
21: RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS
4Culture Allied Arts of Whatcom County Americans for the Arts Art Opportunities Monthly Auburn Arts Commission Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council City of Bellevue Arts Commission City of Edmonds Arts Commission City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission City of Issaquah Arts Commission City of Lynnwood Arts Commission City of Olympia Arts Commission City of Redmond Arts Commission City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs City of Spokane Arts Commission City of Tukwila Arts Commission Kent Arts Commission Kitsap County Arts Board Mercer Island Arts Council
22: ADVOCACY
It is important to acknowledge that arts advocacy affects all artists in our community. Through the funding and program development that arts advocacy spurs, the state of the art world, artists’ lives, and the general public’s participation in the arts evolves. Advocacy brings about arts education, diversity, strong public and private investments, artistic freedom and an inclusive and vibrant arts network. Arts advocacy can be as simple as telling your Senators and Representative to support funding increases and program development for the arts and arts education to help support our nation’s cultural treasures and the arts in under-served communities. For more information and ideas about how to become an arts advocate take a look at the organizations listed here. All Disciplines
Bad Fruit Foundation Action Northwest Allied Arts of Seattle Americans for the Arts ArtsEd Washington First Amendment Project Free Expression Policy Project National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures National Coalition Against Censorship SeedArts Washington State Arts Alliance & Foundation Washington State Arts Commission WESTAF
Artists with Disabilities
Alliance of People with disAbilities
Film / Media Arts
Independent Feature Project Northwest Film Forum
Performing Arts
Recording Academy Theatre Puget Sound
Visual Arts
Graphic Artists Guild Visual AIDS
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10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained www.clari.net/brad/copymyths.html 1020 Building 1020 1st Avenue S, Suite 300J Seattle, WA 98134 206/343-2350 [email protected] www.1020first.org/spaces.htm 33 Image Design 315 E Street SW Tumwater, WA 98512 360/754-7345 [email protected] www.debibodett.com 4Culture 101 Prefontaine Place S Seattle, WA 98104 206/296-7580 [email protected] www.4culture.org
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained by Brad Templeton is an electronic document is intended to clear up common misconceptions about intellectual property law that are often seen on the web and to cover issues related to copyright and USENET/ Internet publication. 1020 Building has artist work spaces that range from 200-1,000 sq. ft. and are priced from $300-950/mo. 24-hour access, tall ceilings (10'-18'). Utilities, including electricity, gas heat, and water (if applicable) are included within the monthly rent. Phone service and DSL is available at tenants' expense. Mailboxes, secure 24-hour access, and a freight elevator are provided. There are public restrooms on each floor, including 2 showers for tenant use. 33 Image Design provides complete graphic design services for artists: logos, business cards, brochures, postcards, etc.
4Culture (formerly known as the King County Arts Commission) is King Countys' cultural services agency. 4Culture provides funding for King County organizations and individuals. 4Culture’s other programs for individual artists include: Gallery4Culture, an annual program dedicated to presenting solo exhibitions, small group, and curated exhibitions by artists living in King County and who are not currently represented by a commercial gallery; the King County Site Specific Performance Network, commissioning site specific work; the Touring Arts Roster, promoting performing arts and artists in King County year round; The Artist Registry, connecting client to artist, offering a juried pool of pre-qualified artists for public and private art commissions; an on-site arts resource facility; technical assistance; workshops; Poetry On Buses; The Honors Program; online web links to more than 150 arts and arts service organizations; and The Public Art Calls List. 911 Media Arts Center was founded to increase participation in the media making process by supporting the expressive use of innovative media tools through providing the access, training and environment needed to create/exhibit works of enduring merit and artistic excellence. They offer workshops, events, screenings, residencies and facility rentals. Their online resources include a self-post bulletin board for calls to artists, jobs and opportunities in the media arts throughout the Northwest. 911s' screening room is an ideal setting for screenings and film exhibitions, auditions, classes and workshops, lectures, even corporate events. In addition, they can provide a projectionist trained in all the technical details of the screening room. For larger groups, adjacent multi-purpose rooms are also available. Contact for rates and availability. A & E Tax Service, Inc. provides comprehensive tax, consulting, and planning services for the creative professional.
911 Media Arts Center 402 9th Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/682-6552 [email protected] www.911media.org
A & E Tax Service, Inc. 610 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 410 Portland, OR 97205 503/228-0962 or 800/808-3204 [email protected] www.aetaxservice.com Absolutearts.com www.absolutearts.com Academy of American Poets 584 Broadway, Suite 604 New York, NY 10012 212/274-0343 [email protected] www.poets.org Access Washington
Absolutearts.com is an online artist registry with an optional credit card processing service that sells directly online and allows the artist to upload up to one-thousand images, statement, exhibition history and reviews. Fees vary for service. Academy of American Poets is a nonprofit organization founded to support American poets at all stages of their careers and foster appreciation of contemporary poetry. They provide an online resource center of poetry news, as well as a national poetry calendar with awards, events and exhibits on its website.
Access Washington hosts Washington State's Official Website for Emergency Preparation; including a family readiness checklist and a disaster preparation manual. www.access.wa.gov/emergency/emergencyr They also offer information on doing business in Washington, including taxes, business licenses and regulations, and more. esources.aspx Action Northwest 1123 E John Street Seattle, WA 98102 206/774-0263 [email protected] www.actionnw.net ACTION Northwest connects, supports and advances the growth and effectiveness of artist's and social justice organizations. ACTION NW helps increase capacity for collective action while assisting organizations in recruiting and developing new activists and artists for civic participation in socio/economic justice and human rights. ACTION NW providies quarterly training workshops, supplies volunteers, sponsors events and gives out grants so each organization can better achieve their objectives.
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ActivSpace provides creative and entrepreneurial individuals affordable, private, and secure space for their art, hobby & business pursuits.
ActivSpace, LLC 206/632-6100 [email protected] www.activspace.com
Actors Checklist provides online professional development resources on finding an agent, looking for work, preparing for an audition, business tax and legal consideration and more. Actors’ Equity Association provides a nationwide listing of casting calls for actors, dancers, singers, and stage managers, both online and through audition hotlines. Online users can search through job notices by type of job notice, type of contract and state. Actors Fund of America provides services for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals including designers, writers, sound technicians, musicians, dancers, administrators, directors, film editors, stagehands and actors. The Actors' Fund operates programs designed to meet the needs of entertainment professionals throughout their lives. Programs include: Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Services, The AIDS Initiative, Senior and Disabled Programs, and the Women's Health Initiative. The Actors' Fund also offers Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC), which is an online database for health insurance information, geared towards artists. It provides information to assist in making informed choices about individual and small business group health insurance options. Listings are by state, including Washington. It also includes information on related topics including medical debt, rights and protections, and other consumer issues. ADG Printing offers a wide range of printing options including large format giclee prints.
Actors Checklist PO Box 175 New York, NY 10011 www.actorschecklist.com Actors' Equity Association 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323/634-1750 www.actorsequity.org/castingcall Actors Fund of America 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323/933-9244 [email protected] or [email protected] www.actorsfund.org
ADG Printing 19231 36th Avenue W, Suite D Lynnwood, WA 98036 800/342-3282 [email protected] www.adgprinting.com Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. 380 W Broadway New York, NY 10012 212/226-0581 www.gottliebfoundation.org AdvisArts Consulting 206/789-2418 [email protected] www.advisarts.com Alliance of Artist Communities 255 S Main Street Providence, RI 02903 401/351-4320 [email protected] www.artistcommunities.org Alliance of People with disAbilities 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98103 206/545-7055 [email protected] www.disabilitypride.org Allied Arts Center 5000 W Lincoln Lincoln, WA 98908 509/966-0930 [email protected] www.alliedartsyakima.org
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc. offers an Emergency Assistance Program intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified artists whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, such as fire, flood or emergency medical need. AdvisArts Consulting works with arts and cultural organizations to create informed and innovative change. AdvisArts provides management consulting, planning, strategy development and training that generates effective action and strengthens the cultural community. Alliance of Artist Communities is a national service organization for the field of artists’ communities and residencies. Their website lists job opportunities for artists of all disciplines, as well as offers a searchable database of residency programs across the United States.
Alliance of People with disAbilities provides resources and support for people living with disabilities in King County. Programs include: Information and Referral Services; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Groups; Disabilities Law Project (DLP); Emegency Preparedness; Access Reviews; Systems Advocacy; Community Education.
Allied Arts Center has a multi-purpose facility. With ample parking, the two-story structure covers over 20,000 square feet. It houses an art gallery, a 210 seat theatre with box office, conference rooms, an arts library, classrooms for performing and visual arts, and reception hall with kitchen.
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Allied Arts of Seattle 216 1st Avenue S, Suite 253 Seattle, WA 98104 206/624-0432 [email protected] www.alliedarts-seattle.org Allied Arts of Whatcom County 1418 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360/676-8548 www.alliedarts.com
Allied Arts of Seattle is helping to lead a broad and diverse coalition of artists and arts organizations to promote the role of the arts in the Northwest. They also offer fiscal sponsorship.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County is an organization dedicated to supporting artists of Whatcom County and bringing art from outside Whatcom County into the community. The resources they offer include the Allied Arts Exhibition Space featuring artist shows on a competitive basis; a newsletter providing calls to artists, and public event notices; an artist directory currently expanding into an inventory of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and arts resources; a professional development workshop series for artists; and a variety of arts festivals throughout the year. Alpha Cine Labs provides many services to independent filmmakers including: tape to film, lab services, a motion picture & digital film laboratory, and more.
Alpha Cine Labs 1001 Lenora Street Seattle, WA 98121 206/682-8230 [email protected] www.alphacine.com American Association of Retired Persons, Washington Chapter 9750 3rd Avenue NE #450 Seattle, WA 98115 866/227-7457 [email protected] www.aarp.org American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Chapter 705 2nd Avenue, #300 Seattle, WA 98104 206/624-2180 [email protected] www.aclu-wa.org American Composers Alliance 648 Broadway, Room 803 New York, NY 10023 212/362-8900 [email protected] www.composers.com American Composers Forum 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E145 St Paul, MN 55101 651/228-1407 www.composersforum.org
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers information services on matters concerning Social Security and Prescription drugs for people over 50. Membership includes health/dental benefits.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) defends the principles of the Bill of Rights for all people in America. Washington State residents can request legal assistance from the ACLU of Washington when their rights have been violated. They also provide organizations with free speakers on freedom of speech and censorship.
American Composers Alliance (ACA) is a membership organization serving over 200 professional American composers of concert music. Founded in 1937 to protect the rights of its members and to promote the use and understanding of their music. Services include registering works with BMI so that royalties on performances, recordings, and broadcasts are collected and distributed, incorporating works in the ACA searchable online catalogue, notices of funding and more. American Composers Forum is committed to supporting composers and developing new markets for their music. Through granting, commissioning, and performance programs, the Forum provides composers at all stages of their careers with valuable resources for professional and artistic development. By linking communities with composers and performers, the Forum fosters a demand for new music, enriches communities, and helps develop the next generation of composers, musicians, and music patrons. Member organization. American Craft Council offers a property/casualty insurance program, merchant credit card program, long-distance telephone rates, package delivery, vehicle rental, magazine subscriptions and educational resources.
American Craft Council 72 Spring Street New York, NY 10012 212/274-0630 [email protected] www.craftcouncil.org American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter 2620 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206/441-7600 www.afm.org
American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter, offers a health plan through Group Health Cooperative for its members. A one-time initiation fee is required in addition to quarterly membership dues.
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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Seattle Chapter, is a national labor union representing nearly 80,000 performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media. Membership includes health insurance, career guidance, emergency relief funding.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter 4000 Aurora Avenue #102 Seattle, WA 98103 206/282-2506 [email protected] www.aftra.org or www.aftraseattle.com American Indian Artists Inc. 15 Rutherford Place New York , NY 10003 212/598-0968 [email protected] www.amerinda.org American Indian Community House 708 Broadway, 8th Floor New York , NY 10003 212/598-0100 www.aich.org American Indian Film Institute 333 Valencia Street, Suite 322 San Francisco, CA 94103 415/554-0525 [email protected] www.aifisf.com American Institute of Graphic Arts PO Box 94064 Seattle, WA 98124 206.362-4007 [email protected] www.aiga.org or www.aigaseattle.org American Music Center 30 W 26th Street, Suite 1001 New York, NY 10010 212/366-5260 x10 www.amc.net American Print Alliance 302 Larkspur Turn Peachtree City, GA 30269 [email protected] www.printalliance.org American Society of Appraisers 555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125 Herndon, VA 20170 800/272-8258 or 703/478-2228 [email protected] www.appraisers.org American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers 7920 W Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90046 323/883-1000 [email protected] www.ascap.com American Society of Journalists and Authors 1501 Broadway, Suite 302 New York, NY 10036 212/997-0947 [email protected]
American Indian Artists Inc. (AMERINDA) works to empower Native Americans, break down barriers, and foster intercultural understanding and appreciation for Native culture. Through a variety of arts programs and services to artists, AMERINDA supports Native artists who embody the traditional practices and values that define Indian culture. They also promote the indigenous perspective in the arts to a wide audience through the creation of new work in contemporary art forms - visual, performing, literary and media arts. Their services include a Native roster, fiscal sponsorship and consultation. American Indian Community House sponsors programs in cultural enrichment through a performing arts program and the first permanent Native American gallery in New York City. Services include employment training, a HIV/AIDS Project, and an American Indian Roster. American Indian Film Institute presents an American Indian Film Festival and Touring Program.
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), the professional association for design, is committed to furthering excellence in design as a broadly-defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals may turn to to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. American Music Center offers a professional development program, multiple grants for musicians as well as online information about grants and opportunities for composers.
American Print Alliance offers resources on its website for print artists such as articles, interviews, exhibition listings and book reviews by leading artists and writers on topics such as copyright, development and health hazards.
American Society of Appraisers is an organization that helps individuals locate appraisal experts by location, discipline, and other specifications.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a performing rights society that represents its members by licensing and distributing royalties for their copyrighted works. They offer lots of resources online, including Articles and Advice, and a resource guide. They also offer members health and dental insurance (through Music Pro Insurance). Membership is free to individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) offers Contract Watch, a free electronic newsletter that informs independent nonfiction writers about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of newspapers and magazines and a Writers Emergency Assistance Fund to writers in need. ASJA, as a membership organization, acts as a voice for freelancer interests, serving as a spokesman for their right to control and profit from the uses of their work. Membership is open to professional freelance writers of nonfiction.
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American Society of Media Photographers 150 N 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 206/334-5308 [email protected] www.asmp.org American Society of Picture Professionals 117 S Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703/299-0219 [email protected] www.aspp.com Americans for the Arts 1000 Vermont Avenue NW, 6th Floor Washington DC, 20005 202/371-2830 www.artusa.org
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is a professional organization dedicated to educating photographers and students on proper business practices for both fine art and commercial photography. The Seattle chapter offers twice monthly meetings on all types of business issues such as contracts, taxes, getting work for photo assistants, stock, fine art, insurance, and more.
American Society of Picture Professionals is a nationwide organization of professionals who produce, sell, edit, catalog and use photographic imagery and create a forum for education, information, dialogue, interaction and professional growth.
Americans for the Arts aims to foster an environment in which the arts can thrive and contribute to the creation of more livable communities, generate more public and private sector resources for the arts and arts education, build individual appreciation of the value of the arts through advocacy, professional development and their Public Art Network. They also offer Job Bank, a searchable database of nonprofit and for-profit arts management positions at organizations across the United States. The Job Bank's advanced search features allow you to search by region, job function, salary range, job type, and more. Post your resume and showcase your skills to prospective employers. AMP, the Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective, is a powerful tool to connect artists of all kinds, anywhere in the world, with individual artists, arts communities, and arts resources. AMP currently has over 3,000 members in over 70 countries worldwide. Members connect through AMP's website as well as meeting at AMP's parties and multimedia art events. AMP's plans for expansion include the creation of a network of AMP centers that span the globe and connect artists with the resources, opportunities, and personal connections they need. Apex Belltown Cooperative has been a source of affordable housing for low-income artists and others for 20 years. The Apex is an old hotel (ca.1913) extensively remodeled with 21 rooms, 8 bathrooms, 4 kitchens, and 2 lounges.
AMP [email protected] www.pluginamp.com
Apex Belltown Cooperative 2225 1st Avenue, #207A Seattle, WA 98121 206/956-0275 [email protected] www.speakeasy.net/~apex/index.html AptFinder.org [email protected] www.aptfinder.org Arizona Indian Arts Alliance PO Box 250 Tumacacori, AZ 85640 866/398-2226 [email protected] www.indianartistsofamerica.com Art Access PO Box 4163 Seattle, WA 98194 206/855-9668 www.artaccess.com Art Calendar PO Box 2675 Salisbury, MD 21802 410/749-9625 www.artcalendar.com Art Deadlines List www.artdeadlineslist.com
AptFinder.org aims to make affordable housing resources available to people who need it within Washington State.
Arizona Indian Arts Alliance (AIAA) was established to foster a greater appreciation for the art and culture of the American Indian. AIAA educational programs include school presentations, cultural programs, art demonstrations, and art exhibitions utilizing American Indian educators, exhibitors and demonstrators.
Art Access provides a monthly publication of Seattle and its surrounding communities galleries and exhibitions.
Art Calendar fills the need for practical, readable, and comprehensive art career/art marketing information for visual artists.
Art Deadlines List is a monthly newsletter (via email or paper) with several hundred announcements of art contests, competitions, art scholarships, grants, juried exhibitions, art jobs, internships, call for entries/proposals/papers, writing and photo contests, residencies, design and architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding, and other opportunities (including some that take place on the web) for artists, art educators and art students of all ages.
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Art Guide Northwest is an online guide and printed publication dedicated to the Art Guide Northwest promotion of the Seattle and Pacific Northwest art scene. Links to hundreds of galleries, museums, antiques, artists, and cultural events. Includes feature articles about the arts www.artguidenorthwest.com in the Pacific Northwest and contact information for all listings. Art Industri promotes the work of students, amateur and professional artists and art galleries as well as encourages the appreciation and interest in visual arts through a network of sites offering promotional tools, reference information and resource services to the art community. The group of sites include free art directory listings, free webspace, free email accounts and online portfolio creation. Art Installation provides design placement and lighting of artwork in any size or media in a gallery, office, or private home. They fabricate and install custom hanging and securing methods for two and three dimensional artworks in accordance with the latest earthquake preparedness technology. Art Installation maintains a corporate collection, which can include art rotation, inventory, conservation, shipping, framing, storage and photography. Art Installation provides fine art handling. They safely load and transport fragile artworks, install complex multimedia installations or large-scale artworks, pack, unpack and create condition reports for traveling artworks. Art List is a subscription based newsletter listing art contests and juried art shows available for visual artists and photographers. $15/yr. Art Industri www.artindustri.com
Art Installation 206/940-6145 [email protected] www.artinstallation.com
Art List [email protected] www.theartlist.com
Art Opportunities Monthly is a monthly list of grants, contests, competitions, fellowships, residencies, public art commissions, scholarships, slide registries, etc. Print version is $25/yr. Email version is $15/yr. Art Resource Inc. offers a large fine art stock photo archive, licensing authorized images to all media. Artists can also go to Art Resource in the very early stages of developing projects or book concepts. They work with artists to refine their ideas, using professional training, photo resources, and computerized and digitized subject and thematic listing indices. Art Tech Publishing offers targeted marketing, professional portfolio presentations, and active promotion of your exhibitions and other events. Introduce your art to the right people: potential clients, gallery owners, interior designers, and key arts publications' readers and editors will know who and where you are. Art Tech Publishing is owned by Melinda Willms, a professional Art Marketing Consultant offering over ten years experience as a writer of museum and gallery quality publications. Art/Not Terminal Gallery has affordable space for rent by the day, week or month. The gallery offers access to 400' of linear wall space for exhibits in its professionally finished basement gallery space.
Art Opportunities Monthly PO Box 502 Benicia, CA 94510 www.artopportunitiesmonthly.com Art Resource Inc. 536 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10012 212/505-8700 [email protected] www.artres.com Art Tech Publishing PO Box 49562 Charlotte, NC 28277 704/778-5218 [email protected] www.theartistnotebook.com Art/Not Terminal Gallery 2045 Westlake Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206/233-0680 [email protected] www.antgallery.org ArtBusiness.com [email protected] www.artbusiness.com
ArtBusiness.com contains over 3,000 pages of free content and regularly posts art business articles, covers art market news, provides consulting and appraisal services, art price data, dispute mediation and resolution, and expert testimony in legal cases involving art issues. ArtBusiness.com consults on marketing, promotion, public relations, website construction, Internet selling, and and has an extensive collection of career development related articles for artists. Art-Care.com is a community of art conservators, art appraisers, and other art professionals. They connect expert members with individual collectors, museums, and galleries who need help in the appraisal, conservation, and restoration of art, antiques, and fine collectables. ArtCareer Network lists employment and educational opportunities for artists. This site also accepts job postings from employers and headhunters who specialize in the arts. ArtDeadline.com is an online database of employment and exhibition opportunities. The subscription fee is $24/yr.
Art-Care.com [email protected] www.Art-Care.com ArtCareer Network www.artcareer.net ArtDeadline.com www.ArtDeadline.com
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Artdish PO Box 12580 Seattle, WA 98111 www.artdish.com Artech Fine Arts Services 2601 1st Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206/728-8822 [email protected] www.artechseattle.com Artengine 2 Daly Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E2 613/482-0119 [email protected] www.artengine.ca Art-Exchange 800/647-6336 [email protected] www.art-exchange.com
Artdish, Puget Sound’s Forum on Visual Art, hosts a self-post bulletin board that includes studio listings, galleries and events.
Artech Fine Art Services specializes in transportation and installation of 2D and 3D art work including indoor or outdoor sculpture, complex installs and seismic or security installation. Artech, serving the northwest for over 30 years, also provides museum standard long or short term storage, custom framing, and art packing/shipping/receiving. Seattle’s only full service art handling company, Artech serves both artist and collector, both private and public, to meet the needs of safely moving art work locally, nationally and internationally. Artengine is a nonprofit, artist-run center that fosters democratic and innovative approaches to electronic art and its evolving relationship to society.
Art-Exchange is a business-to-business exchange designed to serve the needs of the Supply Side of the fine art market (artists, publishers and other sellers) and the Buy Side (designers and dealers). Art-Exchange brings these professionals an array of services making the selling or buying of art more efficient than it has ever been before. Sellers have instant worldwide exposure to thousands of repeat buyers while dealers and designers can easily locate the best art solutions to satisfy existing customer demand. Artforumclassifieds.com is an online resource providing the art community means for a broad exchange of goods and services. Placing and viewing ads are currently free. Listings include jobs, real estate for live/work space, art services, a marketplace for buying and selling work, grants and prizes, academia for both learning and teaching opportunities, travel, and community. Artisan Tile NW is a not-for-profit tilemakers group dedicated to the creation, promotion and preservation of the art and craft of handmade tile. Artisan Tile NW sponsors a yearly show to raise public awareness about the range and diversity of artisan tiles being produced in the Northwest. Membership is open to all Northwest tilemakers and those who support handmade tile making. Website provides a member-artist gallery. Monthly Seattle area meetings focus on the art, craft and business of making handmade tile. Artist Eye Portfolio Studio is dedicated to helping visual artists of all disciplines develop a competitive portfolio. Specializing in film and digital photography of two and threedimensional art including glass and jewelry. Slides: $2.75; Digital: $12.50.
Artforumclassifieds.com [email protected] www.artforumclassifieds.com Artisan Tile NW PO Box 84872 Seattle, WA 98124 360/331-1295 [email protected] www.artisantilenw.org Artist Eye Portfolio Studio 211 11th Avenue E, #B Seattle, WA 98102 206/484-1918 www.artisteyestudio.com Artist Help Network [email protected] www.artisthelpnetwork.com Artist Pension Trust 298 5th Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001 212/871-1011 [email protected] www.aptglobal.org Artist Trust 1835 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/467-8734 or 866/218-7878 [email protected] www.artisttrust.org
Artist Help Network is a free online resource designed to help artists take control of their careers. The Website assists artists in locating information, organizations, publications, and other resources on a comprehensive range of career-related topics. Artist Pension Trust® (APT) is the first investment program dedicated to the needs of emerging and mid-career artists. APT’s long-term financial planning services allow artists to invest their artworks alongside a community of select artists, thereby providing a uniquely diversified, alternative income stream. The program is designed to provide artists with a financial planning opportunity that pools then shares income from sales of artworks. Artist Trust provides grant programs and information services to artists working in all disciplines throughout Washington State. Artist Trust’s information services include: an extensive website with listings of studio space and housing, employment, opportunities including grants, fellowships, calls-for-artists and contests, health insurance information, as well as professional development material; workshops throughout the year, around the state; a resource center with a library, computer, example grant applications and more. A professional staff is also available to answer artist’s questions over the phone, via email or in person at its office. Artist Trust has a conference room that is available for free (on a space-available basis) for use by artist groups and not-for-profits during its normal business hours (Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 5:30pm.) The room can seat up to 10 people comfortably.
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Artist-info.com is a free, online database of international galleries and artists.
Artist-info.com [email protected] www.artist-info.com
Massachusetts Cultural Council has developed the ArtistLink website which features over 100 pages of comprehensive information for artists on the topic of artists space, including live/work space and workspace. Once on the site, click into the "for artists" section. Included on the site is a first-time homebuying class for artists and information for developers of artist space and municipalities interested in the artist space issue.
ArtistLink Massachusetts Cultural Council, 10 St. James Ave, 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02116 617/727-3668 [email protected] www.artistlink.org
ArtistRegister.com showcases visual art by artists who are US residents represented ArtistRegister.com through many disciplines. The Web site serves to connect the artists and their work with private collectors, gallery owners, interior designers, corporate art buyers, public art [email protected] administrators, and art enthusiasts in general. ArtistRegister.com's goal is to provide an http://artistregister.com affordable marketing tool for visual artists and easy-to-use navigation tools for visitors to locate them. ArtistRegister.com offers a place to collect and review artwork, and constantly updated information about events and opportunities happening on local to national levels. Artists' Fellowship, Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that assists professional fine artists (painters, graphic artists, sculptors) and their families in times of emergency, disability or bereavement. Artists' Fellowship, Inc. 47 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003 646/230-9833 [email protected] www.artistsfellowship.org
Artists Foundation offers free information and resources on its website, including tips on Artists Foundation grantwriting, resumes, press kits and much more. 516 E 2nd Street, #49 Boston, MA 02127 617/464-3559 www.artistsfoundation.org Artists Rights Society (ARS) is a copyright, licensing, and monitoring organization for visual artists in the United States. ARS represents the intellectual property rights interests of over 30,000 visual artists and estates of visual artists from around the world. ARS represents American artists who become its direct adherents and it represents foreign artists who are members of affiliated arts organizations abroad. Artists Space offers the Irving Sandler Artists File, a digitized image database and slide registry that is open to the public free-of-charge, and is regularly used by curators, artists, gallery owners, collectors, consultants, and students to discover the work of emerging and unaffiliated artists. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive artist registries in the country. There is no fee to join or view the Artists File, and users of the File contact the artists directly. ArtistsinCanada.com contains a database of Canadian artists and a list of international opportunities, galleries and residencies. Artists Rights Society 536 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10012 212/420-9160 [email protected] www.arsny.com Artists Space 238 Greene Street New York, NY 10013 212/226-3970 x35 [email protected] www.artistsspace.org ArtistsinCanada.com 803 Brightsand Terrace Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 4X9 www.artistsincanada.com Art-Mine.com www.Art-Mine.com ArtNetwork PO Box 1360 Nevada City, CA 95959 530/470-0862 [email protected] www.artmarketing.com Artocracy [email protected] www.artocracy.org
Art-Mine.com, hosted by Agora Gallery, is a contemporary fine art resource available worldwide. Art-Mine.com provides contemporary art for sale to collectors, consultants, architects and interior designers, providing an opportunity to view and purchase fine art for their art projects. ArtNetwork helps artists by bringing new approaches to marketing work and growing one’s art business through its business books, mailing lists for visual artists and online gallery.
Artocracy is an online marketplace for the sale of digital reproductions of artwork. The artist receives 75% of the cost for each purchased PDF print from Artocracy. The remaining 25% is used to maintain and upgrade the website. Artocracy is primarily interested in artworks that are conceptual, exploring the ideas of art and commerce, precious art, and the ephemeral nature of a digital print. Artocracy has an open submission policy.
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Artquest University of the Arts London, 65 Davies Street London, England, W1K 5DA 020 7514 6493 [email protected] www.artquest.org.uk Artrepeneur www.theartrepreneur.com Arts & Entertainment Insurance PO Box 1048 Marblehead, MA 80521 800/676-9374 [email protected] www.aeinsurance.com Arts and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. PO Box 479 Hanson, MA 02341 781/293-4100 [email protected] www.acminet.org Arts and Healing Network [email protected] www.artheals.org Arts Council of Snohomish County 1507 Wall Street Everett, WA 98201 [email protected] www.artscouncilofsnoco.org Arts Enrichment 360/357-5301 [email protected] Arts Northwest PO Box 1354 Port Angeles, WA 98362 360/457-9290 www.artsnw.org Arts on the Olympic Peninsula http://peninsulaartists.com/
Artquest is a London-based organization whose website contains over 300 pages of information, advice, articles on creating new work, exhibiting and selling work, managing your career, working internationally, training, funding, legal issues, opportunities, an artlaw archive, online free legal advice and links to helpful organizations.
Artrepreneur is an online resource dedicated to assisting artists with financial and business planning. Arts & Entertainment Insurance offers a variety of insurance packages for film and video production, commercial photography, audio production/music and others. They also offer a variety of benefits for stylists, performance and visual artists, advertising firms and computer graphic companies.
Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) is a nonprofit association of manufacturers of art, craft and other creative materials. ACMI has sponsored a certification program for art materials, certifying that these products are non-toxic and meet voluntary standards of quality and performance. Their website offers lots of valuable information about the safety of artists' materials. Arts and Healing Network is an on-line resource celebrating the connection between art and healing. It serves as an international resource for anyone interested in the healing potential of art, especially environmentalists, social activists, artists, art professionals, health care practitioners, and those challenged by illness. Arts Council of Snohomish County offers an informative website and produces Palette News a newsletter of opportunities, exhibits and events; services for artists; and classes and workshops for artists.
Arts Enrichment is a not-for-profit organization offering fiscal sponshorship to arts groups in the Seattle, Eastside, Tacoma, and Olympia areas to provide quality art education in after school programs in public schools in Washington. Arts Enrichment seeks programs in music, dance, theater and creative writing to offer extracurricular options in public schools. Arts Northwest publishes "Northwest on Tour", a touring roster and artist resource guide for Northwest performing artists and presenters.
Arts on the Peninsula website is designed to improve communication and learning in the viusal arts on the north Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Its intent is to provide convenient web links for individual artists, businesses who support them, and web sites with annual events of interest to this community. The site provides a regional arts calendar, a news resource page that includes links to several art news resources, links to events and organizations by city, an artist registry and much, much more. Check it out! Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety (ACTS) offers the only worldwide free art and theater hazards information service providing health and safety counseling for art workers, professional safety, ventilation and industrial hygiene advice, educational materials, an extensive technical library, and referrals to physicians and other professional sources.
Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety 181 Thompson Street, #23 New York, NY 10012 212/777-0062 [email protected] www.artscraftstheatersafety.org ArtsBrewery 3100 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98134 206/948-2256 [email protected] www.artsbrewery.com
ArtsBrewery creates sustainable arts live/work and not-for-profit space in Seattle through intentional community design while preserving a piece of the city's industrial history.
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ArtsEd Washington advances arts education through leadership, partnership, and communication and works to address the inequities in arts education within Washington’s K-12 schools. ArtsEd Washington wants to see that every child in Washington State has access to the best possible education, one in which the arts are fully integrated into the regular curriculum.
ArtsEd Washington 158 Thomas Street, #16 Seattle, WA 98109 206/441-4501 [email protected] www.artsedwashington.org
Artshow.com has a list of exhibition opportunities, workshops and a database of Artshow.com discipline specific resources for visual artists as well as a searchable database of artists. [email protected] www.artshow.com Artslynx International Arts Resources is designed as a portal to the best information on the arts available on the web. Artslynx's curated link libraries and extensive original material (especially in the areas of theatre and dance) are specifically optimized for researchers, scholars, educators, students, and professionals working in the arts. ArtsNet provides searchable databases on arts management, arts news, public art and arts and culture sites. Artspace Projects, Inc. creates and preserves affordable space for artists and arts organizations. Current properties include: •Tashiro Kaplan (TK) Artist Lofts with 50 artist live/work units permanently affordable for artists and their families. One, two and three bedroom spaces with high ceilings, large windows, durable surfaces and open floorplans. Located at 115 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, WA 98104. Residential: Chris and Terri Gibbs, 206/223-1160 or [email protected]. Commercial: Cathryn Vandenbrink. Studio only: Lynn Schirmer, 206/856-7037 or [email protected]. More info at www.tklofts.com. •Hiawatha Artist Lofts, 61 units of affordable live/work housing for artists and their families and 5,000 square feet of commercial space for arts-related businesses. Located at 843 Hiawatha Place South (near Dearborn and Rainier), Seattle, WA 98144. ArtSparks coaches arts organizations, galleries and individual artists in developing their business, marketing and promotion plans. ArtSparks 820 Water Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360/385-5051 [email protected] ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery PO Box 16152 Seattle, WA 98116 206/938-0963 [email protected] www.artswest.org ArtWalla PO Box 2192 Walla Walla, WA 99362 509/301-0185 [email protected] www.artwalla.com Artweek PO Box 52100 Palo Alto, CA 94303 800/733-2916 [email protected] www.artweek.com ArtWorks 201 2nd Avenue Edmonds, WA 98020 425/774-6049 [email protected] www.artworks-edmonds.org Artslynx International Arts Resources [email protected] www.artslynx.org ArtsNet www.artsnet.org/databases Artspace Projects, Inc. 206/271-0380 [email protected] www.artspaceusa.org
ArtsWest is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary arts organization located in West Seattle with programs in music, theater, visual art, education, playwriting and late night entertainment.
ArtWalla is a community based nonprofit that promotes and supports Walla Walla's artist's and arts organizations through a variety of programs throughout the year.
Artweek offers a comprehensive listing of competitions covering international, national and regional exhibition opportunities as well as reviews and exhibition listings.
ArtWorks is a gathering place where artists in the Edmonds vicinity can work, meet, and learn. In this joint project of Edmonds Arts Festival Association and Foundation, ArtWorks has been a successful implementation of the Foundations' Mission and Vision to make art accessible to the local community. It continues to grow and nurture art with classes, the “Previously Loved Art” sale, a new printing press, and ArtistsConnect - a group for local artists. Programming of arts education has continued to grow and ArtWorks is becoming a destination for artists in a variety of media.
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Asia Pacific Cultural Center 934 Broadway, Suite 5 & 6 Tacoma, WA 98402 253/383-3900 [email protected] www.asiapacificculturalcenter.com Association of Performing Arts Presenters [email protected] www.artspresenters.org/networking/jobbank. cfm Auburn Arts Commission 910 9th St SE Auburn , WA 98002 253/804-5043 [email protected] www.auburnwa.gov/arts Authors Guild 116 W 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 212/563-5904 [email protected] www.authorsguild.org Authors League Fund 116 W 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 [email protected] www.authorsleaguefund.org Authors Registry, Inc. 116 W 23rd Street, Suite 500 New York, NY 10011 212/563-6920 [email protected] www.authorsregistry.org Aviso 1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400 Washington DC, 20005 202/289-9122 [email protected] www.aam-us.org/aviso Backstage Jobs www.backstagejobs.com Bad Fruit Foundation [email protected] www.badfruitfoundation.com Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council 221 Winslow Way W, Suite 201 Bainbridge, WA 98110 206/842-0971 [email protected] www.artshum.org
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) was formed from the vision of a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islanders heritage. APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, offering programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history and social practices.
Association of Performing Arts Presenters offers Arts Presenters JobBank, a website dedicated to the performing arts. The site allows members to both view and post listings. $60 membership dues.
Auburn Arts Commission fosters cultural growth and enrichment within the community while sponsoring programs representative of the arts spectrum. In recognition that the arts contribute enormously to Auburn's quality of life and foster economic growth, the commission strives for excellence, diversity and vitality in its programming while broadening the availability and appreciation of the arts. Authors Guild is a membership organization that advocates for fair compensation, first amendment rights and copyright protection. This organization offers advice on legal issues and contracts for authors. The Guild offers a dental and vision plan for its members.
Authors League Fund helps professional writers who find themselves in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income or other misfortune. The Fund gives open-ended, interest-free, no-strings-attached loans. These loans are not grants or scholarships meant to subsidize personal writing projects. Authors Registry, Inc. provides non-exclusive licensing of author-controlled rights, particularly electronic and photocopy rights and also collects and distributes royalties to authors, for electronic and other uses of magazine articles.
Aviso is a monthly newsletter and online resource that provides listings and employment resources for museum professionals. Aviso is offered as a benefit of membership in the American Association of Museums but is also available by subscription for $40 per year or $5 per issue.
Backstage Jobs is a free job listing service for all behind-the-scenes jobs in the live entertainment industry. “Everything but acting.” Users can search for national and international positions in design, administration, management, and tech. This site also provides a bulletin board for last minute postings and other resources for actors. Bad Fruit Foundation provides advocacy, support, information, and financial assistance to underrepresented and underinsured members of the art community of King County experiencing life-altering illness or injury in the hope that they will not have to sacrifice their art for their wellness. Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council offers a wide variety of resources and support to both local artists and organizations enriching the cultural landscape of Bainbridge Island. Resources include: grants from the Arts and Humanities Fund providing financial assistance to individuals and organizations for new or existing projects, programs and events; professional development workshops for artists; competitive cash awards for both young and established artists; Arts Walk featuring visual and performing artists, both established and emerging; sponsorship, on a competitive basis, for public art installations on Bainbridge Island; Exhibition Magazine, welcoming submissions of original art and writing by people who are residents of Bainbridge Island or the north Kitsap Peninsula, or who are connected to or inspired by these locales; an online searchable artists and arts resources database; and an arts opportunities listing.
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Bainbridge Performing Arts' (BPA) mission is to educate, entertain, and encourage youth and adults in the performing arts of theatre, music, and dance. BPA regularly has calls for auditions for actors and musicians.
Bainbridge Performing Arts 200 Madison Avenue N Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206/842-0195 [email protected] www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org Banff Center PO Box 1020 Banff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1H5 403/762-6100 [email protected] www.banffcentre.ca Bates, Michelle 206/528-0855 [email protected] www.michellebates.net Bay Area Video Coalition 2727 Mariposa Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94110 415/861-3282 [email protected] www.bavc.org Bellevue Arts Museum 510 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425/519-0770 [email protected] www.bellevuearts.org Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction 2940 112th Avenue SE, #B Bellevue, WA 98004 425/749-7396 [email protected] www.bellevuefineart.com Bemis Building 55 S Atlantic Street Seattle, WA 98134 206/587-4036 or 206/467-4299 Benefit Opportunities for Artists 244 S San Pedro Street, #401 Los Angeles, CA 90012 888/826-3038 www.benefitsforartists.com Bent 1115 E Pike Street, #1 Seattle, WA 98122 206/860-3035 [email protected] www.bentwriting.com Bloom Counseling - Art Therapy 600 1st Avenue, #236 Seattle, WA 98104 206/380-6297 [email protected] www.bloomcounseling.com Blue Earth Alliance PO Box 94388 Seattle, WA 98124 [email protected] www.blueearth.org
Banff Centre is a catalyst for creativity, with a transformative impact on those who attend programs, conferences and events. Alumni create, produce and perform works of art all over the world, lead institutions, organizations and businesses, and play significant roles in cultural, social, intellectual and economic well-being, and in the preservation of the environment. Michelle Bates provides photographic services for the documentation of artwork, performances, and arts events in a variety of formats. Michelle offers these services to the greater Seattle and Vashon area.
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) provides fiscal sponsorship for independent artists/producers who are soliciting funding from private foundations, government agencies, and individual donors for their non-commercial, video-based projects. Only members are eligible to apply for fiscal sponsorship.
Bellevue Arts Museum provides a wide range of programs from workshops with local artists to lectures and performances. Visit their website for upcoming programs. On the first Friday of each month, museum admission is free from 10am – 9pm.
All Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction does is fine art reproduction. They have a passion for fine art, and cater only to artists and fine art photographers. Being artists themselves, with extensive backgrounds in fine art and photography, Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction understands the artist's needs and concerns. Their goal is to be the premier fine art reproduction service in the Northwest, serving professional artists, galleries, and serious art collectors, producing only the finest prints possible. Bemis Building often has available studios that are restricted to arts related uses by city codes. The building has a loading dock and five-ton freight elevator. All units have 12' to 15' ceilings, large windows, full kitchens with gas ranges, steam heat, thermo pane windows, large bathrooms and on-site parking. Spaces range from 1300 to 1700 sq. ft. Benefit Opportunities for Artists (BOA) was developed to provide artists with access to health coverage, dental insurance, technical assistance, discounted products and services through a nationwide network of partners.
Bent promotes and encourages written and spoken word among LGBTIQ people in our communities.
Bloom Counseling blends creativity, education, compassion and encouragement, to help you address life issues through art therapy.
Blue Earth Alliance, a non-profit organization, educates the public about endangered cultures, threatened environments and social concerns through photography. By supporting the power of photographic storytelling, Blue Earth Alliance motivates society to make positive change. Proposals are accepted for consideration twice a year, January 21st and June 1st.
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Bob Rice Photography Spokane, WA 509/838-7627 [email protected] www.bobricephotography.org Boguch, Janet 1802 E Prospect Seattle, WA 98112 206/323-3449 [email protected] Breakout Productions 7905 Ivy Court Yakima, WA 98908 509/965-5811 [email protected] www.breakoutprod.com Broadcast Music, Inc. 8730 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor W West Hollywood, CA 90069 310/659-9109 [email protected] www.bmi.com Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion 1828 Broadway, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 91423 818/905-8038 www.radio-media.com Burger, Harriet 206/523-7081 [email protected] www.hbphotography.com Callahan, Anna 4408 Delridge Way SW, Apt. 313 Seattle, WA 98106 206/938-7960 [email protected] www.anna-callahan.com Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program 1406 10th Avenue, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98122 206/329-7303 www.chhip.org Career Transition For Dancers 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 902 Los Angeles, CA 90036 800/581-2833 [email protected] www.careertransition.org careers.wa.gov www.careers.wa.gov Carnegie Fund for Authors One Old Country Road Carle Place, NY 11514
Bob Rice Photography does promotional photos for groups or independent artists both in the studio and on location offering a variety of promotional solutions.
Janet Boguch’s mission is to assist individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential and to ensure the stability and health of the nonprofit and public sectors.
Breakout Productions creates inventive, compelling and effective video for broadcast, marketing, promotion and corporate communication.
Broadcast Music, Inc. is an American performing rights organization that represents songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. The non-profitmaking company, collects license fees on behalf of those creators it represents. The license fees BMI collects for the "public performances" of its repertoire of compositions—including radio airplay, broadcast and cable television carriage, Internet and live and recorded performances by all other users of music—are then distributed as royalties to the writers, composers and copyright holders it represents. Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion is an independent radio airplay promotion company primarily promoting songs, albums, syndicated programs, and radio interviews. Both commercial and non-commercial stations are included, but for most programs, the emphasis is commercial. Although the focus is airplay they also work closely with retail, press and clubs. Harriet Burger provides photographic services for artists, including 35mm and 4x5 photos. Fees start at $100 and are based upon the nature of the work, amount of work being photographed and whether location is site-specific or in studio.
Anna Callahan designs websites for artists working within a budget.
Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program (CHHIP) is a community-based developer, owner and manager of 35 affordable housing buildings with nearly 900 units.
Career Transition For Dancers offers a variety of career-counseling programs, all completely free-of-charge, for eligible dancers to utilize during every stage of their transition process.
The State of Washington has a searchable database of state job openings.
Carnegie Fund for Authors offers aid to authors. Authors must have had at least one book published commercially that has received reader acceptance. Grant aid is provided to those applicants who have suffered a financial emergency as a result of illness or injury to self, spouse or dependent child, or for some other misfortune that has placed the applicant in pressing and substantial verifiable need.
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Cartoonists Northwest is an informal and informative association of professional and amateur cartoonists. Founded in 1981, Cartoonists Northwest holds regular meetings. One year membership is $30 ($40 outside of the U.S.).
Cartoonists Northwest PO Box 31122 Seattle, WA 98103 206/369-2123 [email protected] www.cartoonist.net Cascadia: The Methow Music Association 201 Hwy 20 Twisp, WA 98856 509/997-0222 or 509/997-4601 [email protected] www.methownet.com/cascadia CD Baby 5925 NE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97218 [email protected] www.cdbaby.com Center for Independent Documentary 680 S Main Street Sharon, MA 02067 718/784-3627 [email protected] www.documentaries.org
Cascadia: The Methow Music Association serves to promote, music education, participation, and appreciation in the Methow and Okanogan Valleys of Washington State.
CD Baby offers promotion and distribution services for musicians. Musicians submit CDs and CD Baby warehouses them, sells them, and pays the musicians directly. When selling through CD Baby, musicians make $6-12 per CD, and get paid weekly.
Center for Independent Documentary offers resources for independent producers of documentaries including general documentary resources, funding production, effective and fundable outreach, educational lesson plans and study guides, exhibition and distribution, and building partnerships.
Center for Nonprofit Management is a comprehensive resource for nonprofits and offers Center for Nonprofit Management "Grant Seeker's Handbook" on their website. 606 S Olive Street, Suite 2450 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213/623-7080 [email protected] www.cnmsocal.org Center Stage has a multi-faceted performance, event and meeting facility conveniently Center Stage located in the heart of the Davenport District, Spokane. They offer a wide range of rental 1017 W First options as well as catering for any event. Spokane, WA 99201 509/747-8243 [email protected] www.spokanecenterstage.com Central Area Development Association is a community development corporation dedicated to improving economic housing and living conditions for residents of the Central District with three rental housing properties. Central Area Development Association 2301 S Jackson, Suite 101-D Seattle, WA 98144 206/328-2240 [email protected] www.cada.org Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas PO Box 22824 Seattle, WA 98122 206/323-4032 [email protected] www.cdforum.org Change, Inc. PO Box 54 Captiva, FL 33924 212/473-3742
Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas' mission is to present and produce AfricanAmerican cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. The CD Forum offers a variety of programs in the performing arts field including the Creation Project and Youth Programs.
Change, Inc. provides one-time emergency grants up to $1,000 to artists of any discipline. Applicants must be professional artists who can demonstrate need. Each applicant must submit a detailed letter describing the financial emergency, copies of outstanding bills, medical fee estimates and current financial statements, along with a career resume, reviews, exhibition or performance announcements, slides or photos of work and two letters of reference from someone in affiliated field. Only complete applications will be accepted. Chicago Artists Resource (CAR) offers Square Feet Chicago: The Artist’s Guide to Buying and Leasing Space which was created to address the issues and circumstances faced by artists when looking for space. This online publication is written for Chicago artists, yet much of the information is valuable to artists across the country. CAR also offers a searchable database of opportunities that can be refined for regional searches as well as articles on professional development.
Chicago Artists Resource www.chicagoartistsresource.org
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Choder, Howard 300 E Pine Street Seattle, WA 98122 206/323-1066 [email protected] www.taxman.cc Chronicle of Higher Education 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 800/728-2803 or 202/466-1000 [email protected] www.chronicle.com/jobs/ Chronicle of Philanthropy 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 202/466-1200 [email protected] www.philanthropy.com Cine Rent West 2580 NW Upshur Portland, OR 97210 503/228-2048 [email protected] www.cinerentwest.com City of Bellevue Arts Commission PO Box 90012 Bellevue, WA 98009 425/452-4105 [email protected] www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/arts_program.htm City of Edmonds Arts Commission 700 Main Street Edmonds, WA 98020 425/771-0228 [email protected] www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission 501 N Anderson Ellensburg, WA 98926 509/962-7276 www.ellensburgarts.com City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 10-A Everett, WA 98201 425/257-7101 [email protected] www.everettwa.org City of Issaquah Arts Commission PO Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 425/837-3022 [email protected] www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/CCBIndex.asp?CCB ID=13 City of Lynnwood Arts Commission PO Box 5008 Lynnwood, WA 98046 425/744-6459 [email protected] www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us
Howard Choder gives expert advice for an IRS audit or collection, tax planning assistance for small business and can help file tax returns.
Chronicle of Higher Education is an academic-based periodical listing job opportunities in the arts. Listings include teaching opportunities, arts administration opportunities, gallery and museum opportunities, as well as jobs outside academia. The Chronicle is published in print weekly and is also available online. Subscription rates vary.
Chronicle of Philanthropy offers an online listing of philanthropy careers as well as tools for nonprofits and philanthropists including "The Nonprofit Handbook."
Cine Rent West is one of Portland, Oregon's largest production studios catering to both still and motion picture production. Housing a completely soundproofed 71' X 72' production studio located in the heart of NW Portland near Montgomery Park with convenient freeway and airport access and proximity to many amenities you may need. Cine Rent West services all of your creative needs with a production facility designed for maximum efficiency. City of Bellevue Arts Commission primarily supports the arts through the East Side Arts Partnership Program by funding special projects on a competitive basis for both organizations and individuals. In addition to commissioning public art projects, Bellevue holds a Biennial Sculpture Exhibition soliciting entries for indoor and outdoor sculpture throughout the year. City of Edmonds Arts Commission supports ongoing programs and projects including: Write on the Sound, a writers' conference including a literary contest and manuscript critiques for conference participants; two exhibition spaces for rotating displays of two and three dimensional work; a newsletter with opportunities and a call for artists listing; Tourism Promotion Awards, allocating funds in the form of contracts for services to promote cultural tourism; and funding, oversight and maintenance of Public Art projects through a juried process. City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission initiates, sponsors, organizes and promotes cultural and artistic programs and services such as local calls for artists and funding and facilitating public art by working with artists to develop permanently sited, portable, and architecturally integrated art. City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission initiates, sponsors, organizes and promotes cultural and artistic programs and services such as local Calls for Artists, funding and facilitating Public Art by working with artists to develop permanently sited, portable, and architecturally integrated art funded by Everetts Percent for Art Program.
City of Issaquah Arts Commission encourages works of art in the community in order to further public enjoyment and awareness of the visual and performing arts through grants, giving special consideration to proposals having the greatest impact on the most Issaquah residents.
City of Lynnwood Arts Commission supports the arts with public and private funds to promote the arts and its benefits, including ongoing exhibition opportunities for Washington artists at both the Lynnwood Convention Center and the Alderwood Exhibit Space and a seasonal Newsletter that includes a call for artists list.
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City of Olympia Arts Commission offers extensive resources such as: the Arts Organization Resource Guide, a listing of resources, festivals, galleries and education; the Music Resource Guide, a listing of more than 100 musicians, groups, instructors and events; the arts program also provides connections to local arts resources through a listing of artists who are professionals in their field. City of Redmond Arts Commission supports programs, projects and individuals in the arts through a variety of resources including public and visual arts exhibitions, performing arts events, and organizational and project grants for activities within the City of Redmond. Open call to performing artists for the Arts In The Park summer concert series and the Winter Performance Series; an ongoing call for submissions for consideration for the purchase of indoor and outdoor artworks for the public art collection; open calls on a periodic basis for temporary public art and a percent for arts program. City of Seattle Department of Design created an informative publication about Establishing an Artist's Studio/Dwelling in an Existing Building in Seattle. Visit: www.cityofseattle.net/dclu/publications/cam/cam114.pdf City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development provides information, services, and classes on a variety of topics including: code compliance, design coordination, inspections, land use review, permits, planning, site development, and sustainable development.
City of Olympia Arts Commission 222 Columbia Street NW Olympia, WA 98501 360/709-2678 [email protected] www.olympiawa.gov City of Redmond Arts Commission PO Box 97010 Redmond, WA 98073 425/556-2316 [email protected] www.ci.redmond.wa.us
City of Seattle Department of Design www.cityofseattle.net/dclu City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000 Seattle, WA 98124 206/684-8600 www.seattle.gov/dpd/events/HomeImprove. htm City of Seattle Emergency Management 206/233-5076 www.seattle.gov/emergency City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs PO Box 94748, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 1766 Seattle, WA 98124 206/684-7171 [email protected] www.seattle.gov/arts
City of Seattle Emergency Management is a section of the Special Operations Bureau of the Seattle Police Department devoted to citywide disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. It places a strong emphasis on individual and community preparedness and has emergency tips and checklists available for Seattle residents. Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs provides funding for Seattle organizations and individual artists and manages the city's public art program. The office's website features an opportunities section, a one-stop shop for the latest arts-related jobs, funding sources, calls for artists and training opportunities. An online Public Art Roadmap offers detailed step-by-step information on building a community public art project and includes sample projects, first-person stories of people who completed community public art projects, an encyclopedia, detailed contacts and a glossary. The agency's eNews provides monthly information about arts-related events, workshops, issues, ideas and city of Seattle resources. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs also manages the Arts Resource Network (www.artsresourcenetwork.net), an online resource for artists and organizations which includes Space-finder, a directory of rehearsal, performance and event space and Arts Education Link, designed to connect artists and educators. City of Seattle Office of Housing offers resource guides and information about a number of homebuyer assistance programs that provide creative, financial tools to make it possible for you to purchase your first home as well as information on affordable rental programs. City of Spokane Arts Commission and a percent for art program supply resources and arts opportunities such as: an artist opportunities listing; directories for music, literary, visual, and performing arts; exhibition opportunities on a competitive basis at the Chase Gallery; the City of Spokane Arts Awards, by nomination only for individual artists.
City of Seattle Office of Housing 4710 32nd Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 206/292-5240 www.ci.seattle.wa.us/housing City of Spokane Arts Commission 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd Spokane, WA 99201 509/625-6079 [email protected] www.spokanearts.org City of Tukwila Arts Commission 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 206/767-2342 [email protected] www.ci.tukwila.wa.us CLEAR Intake 888/201-1014 www.northwestjustice.org
City of Tukwila Arts Commission is actively involved in providing public art, as well as a variety of cultural experiences and performances involving local artists for Tukwila residents throughout the year.
CLEAR Intake, developed by the Northwest Justice Project, provides a client intake system that allows low income individuals to be referred to legal assistance in their community by calling a toll-free number. Certain cases can be referred to Northwest Justice Project offices, local volunteer lawyer programs, law school clinics or other resources in the caller's community.
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College Art Association 275 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001 212/691-1051 [email protected] www.collegeart.org ColorsNorthwestCareers.com www.ColorsNorthwestCareers.com Columbia Basin Allied Arts 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 509/793-2059 [email protected] www.basinarts.org Community Capital Development 1437 S Jackson, Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98144 206/325-9458 [email protected] www.seattleccd.com Community Health Centers of King County 2120 State Avenue, Suite 220 Olympia, WA 98506 360/786-9722 [email protected] www.wacmhc.org Community Health Plan of Washington 720 Olive Way, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98101 800/440-1561 [email protected] www.chpw.org Contemporary QuiltArt Association PO Box 95685 Seattle, WA 98145 425/392-7197 [email protected] www.contemporaryquiltart.com Copyright Website [email protected] www.benedict.com Costco PO Box 34535 Seattle, WA 98124 800/774-2678 www.costco.com Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture PO Box 912 Zuni, NM 87327 505/350-7867 [email protected] www.ciaccouncil.org Count Me In 240 Central Park S, Suite 7H New York, NY 10019 212/245-1245 [email protected] www.count-me-in.org
College Art Association hosts a comprehensive website, including listings of employment opportunities for artists, art historians, and other visual arts professionals and offers membership to all individuals with an interest in art, art history, or a related discipline. Membership dues vary according to category and income.
ColorsNorthwestCareers.com connects local corporations, businesses and organizations with talented jobseekers of color. Columbia Basin Allied Arts is the premier non-profit arts organization in the Columbia Basin of Washington State.
Community Capital Development is a place where a person thinking about opening a small business, or already operating a small business, can come to create a business plan, research potential markets and marketing ideas, discuss management issues with experienced counselors and business assistance providers, and apply for a small business loan. Community Health Centers of King County offer services for uninsured, underinsured, and low income King Country residents. Outpatient health care facilities are located in Bothell, Redmond, Renton, Auburn, Federal Way and Kent. Some locations offer alternative health care such as naturopathy and acupuncture. Sliding scale fee for uninsured. Medicare and medical coupons accepted.
Community Health Plan of Washington offers affordable health insurance coverage through public programs under contract with the State of Washington. Each plan offers members a choice among dedicated providers with experience in providing high-quality health care.
Contemporary QuiltArt Association (CQA) is a non-profit organization which is dedicated to promoting the work of artists who use the quilt as their medium. Using the quilt as the focal element, the association seeks to extend the boundaries of fine art by educating the public on a medium that has traditionally been accepted as functional and is now being viewed as a compelling art form. CQA offers on online gallery, exhibitions calendar, links, and produces annual shows. Copyright Website provides basic, practical, and relevant copyright information.
Costco offers health insurance to its executive members in certain areas of Washington.
Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Native American artists and their arts, crafts, traditions, and cultures. They promote the recognition and public awareness of authentic Indian arts and crafts. CIAC hosts conferences, lists calls for native arts, and lists events of interest to native artists.
Count Me In champions the cause for women's economic independence by providing access to business loans, consultation and education.
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Country Doctor Community Clinic is a sliding scale family practice community health clinic whose services include HIV Care and case management, infant, adolescent, adult, prenatal, pregnancy care, senior services and an on-site pharmacy.
Country Doctor Community Clinic 500 19th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112 206/299-1600 [email protected] www.cdchc.org Crab Creek Review PO Box 85088 Seattle, WA 98145 [email protected] www.crabcreekreview.org Craft Emergency Relief Fund PO Box 838 Montpelier, VT 05601 802/229-2306 [email protected] www.craftemergency.org CraftLister.com 800/568-2834 www.craftlister.com Crafts Report 100 Rogers Road Wilmington, DE 19801 800/777-7098 www.craftsreport.com
Crab Creek Review is devoted to the best writing from the Northwest and beyond. Crab Creek Review accepts submissions and holds annual writing contests.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund's (CERF) mission is to strengthen and sustain the careers of craft artists across the United States. CERF accomplishes its mission through direct financial and educational assistance to craft artists, including emergency relief assistance, business development support, and resources and referrals on topics such as health, safety, and insurance. CERF also advocates, engages in research, and backs policy that supports craft artists’ careers. CraftLister.com connects artists and crafters with show promoters through a free, searchable database of art and craft shows, artists, crafters, and promoters with a more extensive version available for members. Crafts Report is a monthly business magazine for the crafts professional providing many crafts resources on its website, including small business services, industry information, an artist registry, workshop listings, craft organization listings, and an insurance resource guide for craftspeople nationwide.
craigslist has online resources for artists including studio and employment listings, show craigslist calls and opportunities as well as forums for different disciplines. www.seattle.craigslist.com Creative Capital offers individual grants for artists of all disciplines, professional guidance for grantees, professional development workshops and retreats nationwide, and the Artist Toolbox website, a resource-bank for artists with an annotated collection of career-resource sites. Creative Commons provides an assortment of licensing options for artwork. Creative Capital 65 Bleeker Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10012 212/598-9900 www.creative-capital.org Creative Commons 171 2nd Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94105 415/369-8480 [email protected] http://creativecommons.org Creative Hotlist [email protected] www.creativehotlist.com creativePLANET Communities 865 S Figueroa Street, Suite 2330 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/228-0381 www.uemedia.net/ Crisis Clinic 1515 Dexter Avenue N, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109 800/621-4636 [email protected] www.crisisclinic.org CSI Insurance Management Group 2920 Taylor Street Dallas, TX 75226 800/204-1523 www.csicoverage.com
Creative Hotlist allows users to find a job, post job listings, build a portfolio, promote a business, send resumes and hire qualified individuals. With their advanced search engine users can save searches and can search for individuals and firms by keyword, location or level of experience. creativePLANET Communities is an online publication of job opportunities for the film, video, television, radio and theatre industry. Jobs are listed under categories such as costume design, sound, cinematography, etc.
Crisis Clinic offers a listing of statewide community resources online and through their Community Information Line. Information on general health care, mental health care, chemical dependency, etc. is available.
CSI Insurance Management Group is an entertainment insurance broker providing insurance consulting/coverage for the entertainment industry. Programs are available for: concert promoters, touring artists, theaters, event production, exhibitors, film production, booking agencies, etc.
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Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery 5619 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 www.danacadesign.com Dance Art Group PO Box 22513 Seattle, WA 98122 206/686-7323 [email protected] www.danceartgroup.org Dance/USA 1111 16th Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 202/833-1717 [email protected] www.danceusa.org Daniel Smith www.danielsmith.com
Danaca Design is a combined workshop and gallery located in Seattle's University District that offers scheduled blocks of time in their jewelry fabrication studio on a by-thehour basis. Participants must demonstrate an acceptable comfort level with the torches as well as exhibit a respect and understanding of all equipment in the space. Participants will be oriented to the studio and earn an official "ok" prior to their first time attending. $8 per hour or $100 for 10 sessions. Dance Art Group fosters and promotes the study, practice and appreciation of improvisational dance in Seattle. Dance Art Group hosts the annual dance event Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation (SFDI), as well as classes and workshops.
Dance/USA, a national service organization for professional dance, offers a series of professional development workshops tailored to specific community needs, a listing of professional development programs and publications, journals, monthly member bulletins, specialized listservs, and a collection of studies and booklets designed to keep dancers connected to the field. Daniel Smith offers an extensive online art instruction library that includes hundreds of articles, demonstrations, tutorials and in-depth technical information.
David Miller Grantwriting and Consulting David Miller provides comprehensive grant services for artists working in all disciplines as well as nonprofit organizations. A fundraising professional with more than a decade of experience, including six years at Artist Trust, David has raised more than $5 million 206/909-6770 throughout his career. His services include grant writing, proposal development, funding [email protected] opportunity research, as well as consultation and pre-submission review of applications you’re writing yourself. He can assist on fundraising plans, project descriptions, work sample selection and artist statements. Reasonable, artist-friendly rates. de los Santos, Gloria PO Box 202 Orient, WA 99160 509/684-3002 [email protected] www.gloriadelossantos.com Deborah Paine Fine Art Services 4005 SW Thistle Street Seattle, WA 98136 206/933-1339 [email protected] Delridge Neighborhood Development Association 5411 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 206/923-0917 Dental Health Services 936 N 34th Street, Suite 208 Seattle, WA 98103 206/633-2300 or 800/248-8108 www.dentalhealthservices.com DentalPlans.com www.dentalplans.com Dewer, Meeks and Ekram PC 110 James Street, Suite 100 Edmonds, WA 98020 425/640-8665 [email protected] www.dmecpa.com Dewar, Meeks and Ekrem PC offers a number of necessary services for your business: accounting and audits, business consulting, tax planning, tax reporting, financial statements and more. Gloria de los Santos offers photography services for artists including digital pictures and 35mm slides of art. Contact for quote.
Deborah Paine, principal of Deborah Paine Fine Art Services, has long been involved in the Northwest arts community, including management of the Microsoft Art Collection and Art Collection Coordinator for the King County Arts Commission. Deborah works with a variety of organizations, curating exhibitions and commissioning artwork. Clients include Children’s Hospital, Bank of America and private collectors. Delridge Neighborhood Development Association operates five rental housing properties at a controlled rate to preserve an active and thriving Delridge community. Historic Cooper provides 36 affordable live/work studios for rent to artists of all disciplines on the top two floors and in the converted attic. The ground floor houses an arts and cultural center focusing on youth and the many cultures of the surrounding Delridge community. Dental Health Services offers individual and family dental insurance at affordable rates.
DentalPlans.com is an industry leader in providing individuals, families and groups with affordable and comprehensive discount dental plans.
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disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington is a Center for Independent Living as established through the Rehab Act of 1973. Independent Living Centers are a nationwide network of non-profit organizations run by persons with disabilities, promoting the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Through a combination of individualized services, resource referral and advocacy efforts, the program assists people to maximize independence and integration into all aspects of life. disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington provides information on housing, transportation, employment, adaptive equipment, accessibility modifications, local and national resources and programs, and services are available for people with disabilities. Dispute Resolution Center is a nonprofit community-based mediation center that provides mediation and conflict resolution services for clients as an alternative method or resolving disputes outside the court system. The center helps clients with neighborhood problems, small money claims, consumer complaints, employer/employee grievances not involving a union, family and parenting plan arrangements, and many other issues. Services are available to people who live or work in King County and are low cost or free. Donors Forum of Chicago connects donors with current resources on foundations, individual giving and nonprofits both in the Chicago area and nationwide.
disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington 2700 NE Andresen Road, Suite D5 Vancouver, WA 98662 360/882-6790 [email protected] www.darsw.com
Dispute Resolution Center PO Box 21148 Seattle, WA 98111 888/803-4696 [email protected] www.kcdrc.org Donors Forum of Chicago 208 S LaSalle Street, Suite 740 Chicago, IL 60604 312/578-0090 [email protected] www.donorsforum.org Downstream Digital 1650 NW Naito Pkwy, Suite 301 Portland, OR 97209 503/226-1944 www.downstream.com Dramatists Guild of America 1501 Broadway, Suite 701 New York, NY 10036 212/398-9366 www.dramatistsguild.com
Downstream Digital creates media for sales, retail, and exhibit environments including commercial spots, corporate videos, music videos, feature films, and signage systems.
Dramatists Guild of America is the only professional association for playwrights, composers, and lyricists. Members can receive assistance on a wide range of contractual issues, as well as advice on many theatre-related matters such as options, commissions, contracts, copyright, producers, publishers, agents, and attorneys. The Dramatists Guild Fund provides financial aid to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. The Fund is also interested in helping elder dramatic writers who are ill, uninsured, or whose royalties have waned. Drawing Center offers the Slide Registry, which features images of works by approximately 2,000 artists who have participated in the Viewing Program. Their work has been selected to be on file by the Drawing Center's curatorial committee. The Slide Registry is a public resource for contemporary drawing that is consulted by curators, art dealers, collectors, and art educators. Each file includes a résumé, one sheet of images, and an optional artist's statement and press clippings. EHealthinsurance.com is a site where you can search for all types of health insurance based on your zip code. It gives policy breakdowns based on your age, gender and selected deductibles. It is also a good site to reference for the description of what different policies cover and what they don't, and is also broken down into individual versus small business plans. Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI) is a leading nonprofit resource for video art and interactive media. EAI's core program is the distribution and preservation of a major collection of new and historical media works by artists. EAI also offers educational services, viewing access, exhibitions and public programs.
Drawing Center 35 Wooster Street New York, NY 10013 212/219-2166 [email protected] www.drawingcenter.org EHealthinsurance.com www.ehealthinsurance.com
Electronic Arts Intermix 535 W 22nd Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10011 212/337-0694 [email protected] www.eai.org Emmer, Hilary Vashon Island 206/463-7277 [email protected] EmploymentGuide.com 150 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510 877/876-4039 www.employmentguide.com
Hilary Emmer offers tax preparation.
EmploymentGuide.com is the leading job board for hourly, skilled, full-time and parttime jobs. EmploymentGuide.com provides job search options across numerous job industries nationwide. EmploymentGuide.com is the online solution to The Employment Guide ®, the nation's largest print publication offering local job openings and unique employment opportunities. CareersInGear.com provides listings of truck driving jobs, career job search, and a Work at Home Center with a variety of jobs for those interested in working from home.
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Encore Media Group 485 N 85th Street Seattle, WA 98040 206/443-0445 [email protected] www.encoremediagroup.com Engdahl Video Productions 2214 S Lincoln Spokane, WA 99203 877/747-4881 [email protected] Estate Project for Artists with AIDS 330 W 42nd Street, Suite 1701 New York, NY 11036 212/947-6340 [email protected] www.artistswithaids.org Ethical Metalsmiths PO Box 170464 San Francisco, CA 94117 [email protected]
Encore Media Group is a West Coast provider of high-quality printed arts programs, advertising sales, and custom publishing.
Engdahl Video Productions creates movies from archival materials and transfers movies to DVDs.
Estate Project for Artists with AIDS provides information and referrals to artists planning for the care and preservation of their work. This assistance ranges from resource listings to specialized legal counseling. The project provides assistance to artists with HIV/AIDS working in all disciplines.
Ethical Metalsmiths has been created for people who want materials they use to be consistent with their values. Ethical Metalsmiths seeks sources of precious metals that are responsibly mined and can be independently certified. Artists, metalsmiths, goldsmiths, jewelers, galleries and collectors, retailers and suppliers are invited to become advocates for responsibly sourced materials through combined purchasing power and to reward ethical practices. Evergreen State College offers the Evergreen Photography Studio, which provides a range of photography and digital services including facilities rentals, portfolio copywork, and digital film recording.
Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway Olympia, WA 98505 360/867-6263 [email protected] http://photo.evergreen.edu Executive Service Corps of Washington 510 2nd Avenue W Seattle, WA 98119 206/682-6704 [email protected] www.escwa.org Fairhaven Insurance, Inc. 7023 NE 175th Street, Suite C Kenmore, WA 98028 425/482-1876 [email protected] www.fairhaveninsurance.com Fancy Logo 13 1/2 E Main Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 509/526-5427 [email protected] www.fancylogo.com
Executive Service Corps of Washington, a nonprofit organization, provides management assistance to arts organizations and other nonprofits. Their consulting, coaching and training services are provided on a sliding fee scale by over 100 professionals of all ages and backgrounds. They can assist with financial issues, planning, board development, human resources, facilities and other areas of nonprofit management. Fairhaven Insurance, Inc. is a full service, multi-line insurance agency and brokerage.
Fancy Logo (Jeffrey Townsend) provides identity development, custom web solutions, presentation content, live event design, television and radio production and retail image management services.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management's website offers information on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster such as earthquakes and floods. They provide earthquake tip sheets, disaster loans, and disaster unemployment as well as 800/462-9029 information on www.fema.gov how to get flood insurance at www.floodsmart.gov. Fennel Mounts 206/762-9990 [email protected] Fest21.com 212/202-4977 [email protected] www.filmfestivalspro.com Fest21.com is a video platform for professionals from film and festivals industries around the world. Fennel Mounts offers mount making for art objects and collectables.
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Festival Network Online is an information source that can be searched by zip code for festivals for artists, musicians, craftspeople, vendors, and event sponsors.
Festival Network Online PO Box 18839 Asheville, NC 28814 800/200-3737 [email protected] www.festivalnet.com Festivals Directory Northwest PO Box 7515 Bonney Lake, WA 98390 253/863-6617 www.festivalsdirectory.com FiftyCrows Foundation 5214-F Diamond Heights Blvd, #615 San Francisco, CA 94131 415/647-1100 www.fiftycrows.org/grants/resources.php Film Arts Foundation 145 9th Street, #101 San Francisco, CA 94103 415/552-8760 [email protected] www.filmarts.org Film Baby 5909 NE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97218 503/255-1847 [email protected] www.filmbaby.com Film/Video Arts 25 E 21 Street, 3rd floor New York, NY 10010 212/941-8787 [email protected] www.fva.com Filter 701 Pike Street, Suite 1675 Seattle, WA 98101 206/682-6005 [email protected] www.filtertalent.com First Amendment Project 1736 Franklin Street, 9th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 510/208-7744 [email protected] www.thefirstamendment.org First People's Fund PO Box 2977 Rapid City, SD 57709 605/348-0324 [email protected] www.firstpeoplesfund.org Fish Publishing Durrud Bantry Co. Cork, Ireland, [email protected] www.fishpublishing.com
Festivals Directory Northwest provides detailed information about 4,100 festivals, fairs, and music/dance/arts camps in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, ID and MT) each year in a 200-page magazine format delivered 3 times each year. Subscriptions $48/yr.
FiftyCrows Foundation aims to bridge the gap between venues and distribution mediums for documentary photography, and encourages public dialogue on the issues raised through the photography. The FiftyCrows website offers a resources page that lists grants, competitions, other online resources and more, for documentary photographers. Film Arts Foundation, a nonprofit leader in the media arts field, offers many resources and benefits to its members, including a subscription to Release Print magazine, service discounts, fiscal sponsorship, and grants. Membership is $45-65/year. Their online forum, library and business directory is available to anyone.
Film Baby is a haven for independent filmmakers and those that love independent film. Film Baby offers the independent filmmaker several services including promotion, distribution, resources and much more.
Film/Video Arts acts as a fiscal sponsor for independent producers that are members.
Filter is a primary talent resource for hundreds of companies needing access to design, advertising, and marketing communications professionals for freelance, project and direct-hire positions. Filter represents professionals in the design, advertising, marketing and public relations fields on the West Coast.
First Amendment Project is the only organization in the country dedicated to providing free and low cost legal services on free speech, free press and free petition issues defending the right of activists, journalists and artists.
First People's Fund supports the advancement of American Indian arts by providing working capital grants focusing on a few funding areas: Community Spirit Awards, Artist in Business Leadership, Cultural Capital Programs, and Art Marketing Development training for artists, business development and capital grant fellowships.
Fish Publishing is an independent publishing company. It aims to enable writers to have their work published in book format. Fish Publishing offers several annual literary arts competitions.
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Fishtrap PO Box 38 Enterprise, OR 97828 541/426-3623 www.fishtrap.org Flather & Perkins 888 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20006 800/422-8889 [email protected] www.flatherperkins.net Foundation Center 79 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003 212/620-4230 www.foundationcenter.org Foundation for Contemporary Arts 820 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10014 212/807-77077 [email protected] www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org
Fishtrap offers readings, workshops, classes, conferences, fellowships and residencies. Fishtrap is about "Writing and the West." In 20 years, Fishtrap has hosted over 200 published poets, novelists, journalists, song writers, and non-fiction writers as teachers and presenters. Although workshops are kept small, thousands of writers, teachers, students and booklovers from around the west have participated in Fishtrap events, almost all of which are on a first-come first-served basis. Flather & Perkins has two basic policies for artists: a general liability plan that covers slip-and-falls (medical payments), product liability, loss of equipment other than computers (computers are a separate area of coverage), business vehicle accidents, and fires; and a fine arts package that covers the value of the artwork itself when there is damage, theft, or destruction in and out of ones studio. Foundation Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance philanthropy at every level. Their comprehensive online database is available to individuals and organizations by subscription. Foundation for Contemporary Arts offers the Grants for Immediate Needs program as a mechanism to provide modest support--quickly--when artists have sudden opportunities to present their work to the public. Grants are made for unexpected expenses when projects are close to completion or for sudden work-related opportunities. Requests are often made from artists who are “emerging” and not widely recognized and have few sources of financial support. Applicants are asked to write a letter describing the project or opportunity, the timeliness of the situation and how a specific amount would help accomplish the goal. A project budget is also requested. Fractured Atlas is a non-profit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations. Their programs and services facilitate the creation of art by offering vital support to the artists who produce it. Fractured Atlas helps artists and arts organizations function more effectively as businesses by providing access to funding, healthcare, education, and more, all in a context that honors their individuality and independent spirit. By nurturing today's talented but underrepresented voices, Fractured Atlas hopes to foster a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Frank DiMarco Images provides photographic services including headshots, photo documentation for films and PR shots.
Fractured Atlas 248 W 35th Street, Suite 1202 New York, NY 10010 212/277-8020 [email protected] www.fracturedatlas.org Frank DiMarco Images PO Box 14184 Portland, OR 97293 503/236-3736 [email protected] www.dimarcoimages.com Franklin Furnace 80 Arts - The James E Davis Arts Building, 80 Hanson Pl, #301 Brooklyn, NY 11217 718/398-7256 [email protected] www.franklinfurnace.org
Franklin Furnace serves to present, preserve, interpret, proselytize and advocate on behalf of avant-garde art, especially forms that may be vulnerable due to institutional neglect, their ephemeral nature, or politically unpopular content. Franklin Furnace is dedicated to serving artists by providing both physical and virtual venues for the presentation of time-based visual art, including but not limited to artists' books and periodicals, installation art, performance art, "live art on the Internet"; and to undertake other activities related to these purposes. Franklin Furnace is committed to serving emerging artist and their ideas; and to assuming an aggressive pedagogical stance with regard to the value of avant-garde art to cultural life. Franklin Furnace offers annual grants to individual artists. Free Expression Policy Project, offered by the Brennan Center for Justice, provides research and advocacy on free speech, copyright, and media democracy issues.
Free Expression Policy Project [email protected] www.fepproject.org Freecycle www.freecycle.org
Freecycle is an email list where people give away things that they no longer need for free.
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Freehold engages artists of all levels in training and experimentation so that they may become more innovative and heartfelt in generating theatre that has a lasting impact on the community. Freehold realizes its vision through programming within its Studio and Theatre Lab. Individual Class Offerings provide training opportunities to artists. The Vocational Training Program prepares emerging theatre artists to work professionally. Special Concentrations and Intensives offer students specially focused training opportunities with internationally renowned master artists. Theatre Lab, the research and development arm at Freehold, provides a forum for the development of performance material. Rehearsal and Performance Space at Freehold is made available to independent producers at below-market rates. Fund for Women Artists provides many resources on its website including: lists of funding sources where you can view annotated lists of funders sorted by the kinds of projects they fund (approximately 200 foundations are listed) resources, which includes basic information about fundraising and links to other helpful organizations; WomenArts Network, designed to make it easy to contact women who have artistic work or skills to share; and more. The Fund for Women Artists focuses mainly on women in theatre, film, and video. FundsforWriters offers a website and enewsletter that provides information on grants, awards, contests, markets, jobs, agents, publishers, and new and different suggestions on writing income.
Freehold Seattle, WA 206/323-7499 [email protected] www.freeholdtheatre.org
Fund for Women Artists PO Box 60637 Florence, MA 01062 415/751-2202 [email protected] www.womenarts.org FundsforWriters 140-A Amicks Ferry Road, #234 Chapin, SC 29036 [email protected] www.fundsforwriters.com FundsNet Online Services www.fundsnetservices.com
FundsNet Online Services is a comprehensive resource on fundraising including grant writing tips and a list of grant givers. Funky Fliks' owner Bob Bennet provides documentation services producing photomontages, chroma key and event videography.
Funky Fliks 1519 E Alder Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 509/520-8210 [email protected] Furniture Society 111 Grovewood Rd Asheville, NC 28804 828/255-1949 [email protected] www.furnituresociety.org
Furniture Society advances the art of furniture making, by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering an understanding of this art and its place in society. The society strives to bring those involved in the field of studio furniture together.
Future of Music Coalition (FMC) is a not-for-profit collaboration between members of the Future of Music Coalition music, technology, public policy and intellectual property law communities. FMC 1615 L Street NW, #520 provides a website with articles, information and resources including health resources. Washington, DC 20036 202/822-2051 www.futureofmusic.org Gage Academy offers The Artist's Tool Kit Series, Guest Lecturers, Final Friday Critiques and much more. All are free and the public is welcome. The Artist's Tool Kit Series is the Third Thursday of each month from 12:30-2:00pm. Working artists, gallery owners and museum curators discuss real-life survival skills for emerging artists. Gage offers "The Drawing Board," their monthly e-newsletter, subscribe by visiting their website. Gale's Creek Insurance Services, a full-service independent agency, works with small businesses and nonprofits seeking property/casualty packages; individuals needing special event coverage; nonprofits, membership associations, environmental groups, concert promoters, film producers, organic growers, and others. Gage Academy 1501 10th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98102 206/526-2787 [email protected] www.seattlefineart.org Gale's Creek Insurance Services 800 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 335 Portland, OR 97209 800/755-1575 [email protected] www.galescreek.com Gardico Inc. 4912 14th Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98119 206/283-5850 Gay City 511 E Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.gaycity.org
Gardico Inc. carries commercial gasket, neoprene and other rubber products. Gardico has available many products necessary for studio safety and preparedness.
Gay City Health Project is an innovative multicultural gay men's health organization and the premiere provider of HIV/STD testing in King County. Their mission is to promote the health of gay and bi men and prevent HIV transmission by building community, fostering communication and nurturing self-esteem.
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General Services Administration 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 206/220-5059 or 206/764-6776 [email protected]
General Services Administration (GSA) leases to the arts community approximately 34,036 sq. ft. of space in the Federal Center South complex. The arts community currently housed in the space includes sculptors, painters, and photographers, set designers, video artists, clothing designers, woodworkers, and metalwork artists. Space is being leased at market rates adjusted for an additional tax by the State of Washington. Space sizes range from approximately 1,750 sq. ft. and up. Multiple artists in a 1,750 sq. ft. space, can be arranged. George Sugarman Foundation offers annual grants to painters and sculptors who are engaged in creating new works of fine art, whose work shows promise, and who are in need of financial assistance. In an era when much visual art production fails to address profound issues of violence, poverty, war and discrimination, the George Sugarman Foundation encourages the creation of artworks that incorporate humane themes. The foundation seeks to expand their partnership role with working artists to embrace the practice of socially conscious art. Georgetown Art Center offers studios for rent in renovated old ballroom in the Hub of Georgetown. Spaces offer north light, shared bathrooms, full kitchen available to renting artists only, lounge and community development area. Artists involved with studios will have access to Arts Detour, monthly studio openings and gallery shows in main gallery. Easy access to I-5 and Highway 99. Gigslist.org is "like Craigslist but designed for the arts and entertainment industries," and also provides industry related articles. Glass Art Society is a professional organization whose purpose is to encourage excellence, to advance education, to promote the appreciation and development of the glass arts, and to support the worldwide community of artists who work with glass. Glass Art Society's website offers "Message Forum." Participants in the forum are able to post business announcements, classified ads, information on upcoming events, images of their work, and carry on discussions about technical, international and education issues. Global Art Information offers a complete list of art competitions, grants and residencies of the world online. Global Art Jobs provides a comprehensive list of national art related jobs for its members. $24/4 months or $36/yr.
George Sugarman Foundation 448 Ignacio Blvd, #329 Novato, CA 94949 [email protected] www.georgesugarman.com
Georgetown Art Center 5511 1/2 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98108 206/851-1538 [email protected] www.achamberlain.com Gigslist.org www.gigslist.org Glass Art Society 3131 Western Avenue, Suite 414 Seattle, WA 98121 206/382-1305 [email protected] www.glassart.org Global Art Information www.globalartinfo.com Global Art Jobs [email protected] www.globalartjobs.com GoTour [email protected] www.gotour.org Grace Weston Photography 4675 N Concord Avenue Portland, OR 97217 503/288-6077 [email protected] www.gracewestonphoto.com Grants and Related Resources [email protected] www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants Graphic Artists Guild PO Box 4306 Seattle, WA 98104-0306 [email protected] www.seattleguild.org
GoTour gives independent artists the resources they need to take their show on the road. GoTour connects artists and arts communities nationwide, and provides a place to share services, goods, and advice. Grace Weston Photography offers photography services for artists of both 2D & 3D artwork. Digital or film in 35mm, medium and 4x5 formats.
Grants and Related Resources website offers postings on various topics such as Grants for Nonprofits, Grants for Individuals, Nonprofit Fundraising, and information on starting a nonprofit organization within the Nonprofit Virtual Library section. Graphic Artists Guild offers membership to individuals in many disciplines including illustration, graphic design, photography, cartooning, web design, multimedia, surface design and others. Guild dues depend on membership category and income level. Graphic Artists Guild promotes and protects the economic interests of its members. Its forty year history of ethics and legal reform show true commitment to improving conditions for all creators of graphic art and raising standards for the entire industry. Monthly meetings are held in Seattle. Graphic Competitions is an annotated directory of international graphic design competitions, Macintosh news, graphics news, resources and bookstore.
Graphic Competitions www.graphiccompetitions.com
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Greenwood Studio, a classic acting conservatory, was founded with the purpose of providing a safe place for actors to grow and develop their craft. The Studio offers training for actors of all levels or non-actors to explore the craft. The Studio's traditional classic conservatory program is one where the entire instrument of the actor is trained: mind, body, voice, imagination, spirit and emotional availability. The studio offers training for movement/presence, voice and speech and much more. Group Health Cooperative offers individual plans at several different coverage levels and price points.
Greenwood Studio 8314 Greenwood Avenue N Seattle, WA 98103 206/240-9965 [email protected] www.greenwoodstudio.org Group Health Cooperative 521 Wall Street Seattle, WA 98121 888/901-4636 or 206/448-5600 www.ghc.org GS1 US Washington Village Drive, Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45459 937/435-3870 www.uc-council.org GuideStar 4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 220 Williamsburg, VA 23188 757/229-4631 [email protected] www.guidestar.org GYST 4223 Russell Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 [email protected] www.gyst-ink.com Harris, Justin 4464 Fremont Avenue N, #310 Seattle, WA 98103 206/324-0891 [email protected] www.financialhealth.bz Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Hartford Plaza, 690 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06115 860/547-5000 www.thehartford.com Health in the Arts 835 S Wolcott Street, Room E144 Chicago, IL 60612 321/996-7420 www.uic.edu/sph/glakes/occupational/health inthearts.htm Health & Safety in the Arts www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards
GS1 US offers information about purchasing bar codes for the recording and publishing industry.
GuideStar offers a database of nonprofits and grantmakers. Other services include resources for nonprofits including online training and classified postings.
GYST is an artist-run company that applies the creativity of an artist's mind to the complex and daunting world of professional practices in contemporary art. GYST's mission is to support artists and arts organizations with an integrated mix of software, services and information in order to keep artists working. Services include artist statement writing tips, résumé writing tips, professional workshops and professional review of artist statements and résumés. Justin Harris is a financial advisor who helps artists experience financial health that’s both realistic and sustainable. He’s also committed to socially responsible investing.
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. provides small and home-based business insurance.
Health in the Arts' webpage offers links to several organizations that provide discipline specific health information.
Health & Safety in the Arts provides a searchable database of health and safety information for artists. Housing Maps uses housing resources listed on craigslist.com and maps them with Google maps. People looking for an apartment or house for sale or rent can find great deals. Housing Resources Group, a nonprofit organization, develops, owns, manages, and maintains affordable housing in downtown Seattle. They rent affordable apartments to people working in the arts, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food service.
Housing Maps www.housingmaps.com Housing Resources Group 1651 Bellevue Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/623-0506 [email protected] www.hrg.org Humanities Washington [email protected] www.humanities.org
Humanities Washington, a nonprofit organization and public foundation providing cultural and educational programs to the people of Washington State, provides resources and grant/award information for writers and media artists on its website as well as providing grants.
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I Photo Central 258 Inverness Circle Chalfont, PA 18914 215-822-5662 [email protected] www.iphotocentral.com Icicle Arts 347 Division Street Leavenworth, WA 98826 509/668-4663 [email protected] www.iciclearts.org Idealist.org [email protected] www.idealist.org IMAGE Film & Video Center 535 Means Street, Suite C Atlanta, GA 30318 404/352-4225 [email protected] www.imagefv.org Imagekind 3134 Ellliott Avenue, Suite 220 Seattle, WA 98121 888/264-1446 www.imagekind.com imago imaging 1410 Western Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 206/652-4999 [email protected] www.imagoimaging.com Independent Feature Project 1001 Lenora Street Seattle, WA 98121 206/860-8490 [email protected] www.ifp.org Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington 15015 Main Street, Suite 205 Bellevue, WA 98007 425/649-0102 [email protected] www.wainsurance.org Independent Television Service 501 York Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415/356-8383 [email protected] www.itvs.org Indian Health Services 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, #476 Portland, OR 97204 503/326-2020 [email protected] www.ihs.gov
I Photo Central provides information on all aspects of collecting and selling photography such as insuring and value assessment.
Icicle Arts is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build a sustainable and vital arts community in the Upper Wenatchee Valley by promoting the arts and insuring that the arts are integrated into the community through education and presentation of public art and events. Icicle Arts invites proposals by individual artists, arts groups and organizations who would like to use the Barn Beach Reserve facilities for classes, meetings, art events or shows. Idealist.org offers job listings searchable by your interest and/or location, resources for job seekers, and is a resource for consultants, vendors and organizations serving the nonprofit sector. IMAGE Film & Video Center offers fiscal sponsorship for its members acting as a conduit for charitable contributions from public funding agencies, foundations and private individuals to independent film and video producers, artists and arts organizations.
Imagekind.com presents a great opportunity for visual artists working in 2D to easily and quickly get their work online at no cost, making it available for others to see and purchase prints. Artists choose their own URLs, and determine the markup. People interested in purchasing prints can choose from a wide range of size, paper, matting, and framing options and Imagekind handles all aspects of order processing down to the shipping and customer service. imago imaging has expertise in digital technologies that help clients achieve results. Services include scanning, digital retouching, presentation printing, proof printing, digital photographic restoration and fine art giclee prints.
Independent Feature Project (IFP) is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to providing resources such as job listings and submission deadlines, fiscal sponsorship, information and avenues of communication for its members: independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts. "Ask The Experts" and "Arts Advocacy" has resources for nonmembers as well. Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington can direct you to independent insurance agents who can offer health insurance. Because the agent can access insurance coverage from more than one company, they may have more competitive pricing. In addition they offer a full range of products for home, rent and business.
Independent Television Service (ITVS) seeks to expand cultural and global awareness, advance civic participation, and creatively engage audiences as it brings new and diverse voices into the public discourse through programming. ITVS forges alliances and explores new opportunities through emerging technologies that will cultivate new audiences for independent media. Indian Health Services' mission is to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people.
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IndieFilmmaker's Film Festival Directory is a current, accurate and comprehensive resource of film festivals in the world.
IndieFilmmaker 4337 Marina City Drive, Suite 1141 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 310/827-3362 [email protected] www.indiefilmmaker.org InLiquid 123 N Orianna Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215/592-1310 [email protected] www.inliquid.com Insurance Information Institute 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 212/346-5500 www.iii.org Insurevents.Com 9841 Airport Blvd, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90045 800/279-6540 [email protected] www.insurevents.com Inter*Im 308 6th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98104 206/624-1802 [email protected] www.interimicda.org International Association of Residential Arts Centers [email protected] www.resartis.org
InLiquid, a Philadelphia based nonprofit organization, shows an extensive online collection of work by local, national, and international artists to the public, while serving as a comprehensive online hub for visual arts information and resources that includes opportunities listings for grants, employment and exhibition. InLiquid also nurtures the creative community through a continuing series of non-virtual art exhibitions and events. Insurance Information Institute provides information on health, auto, personal and business insurance.
Insurevents.Com insures most areas of the entertainment, sports, leisure and special events industry. They provide policies that are needed for events including general liability, adverse weather, event cancellation, property, prize, auto, workers' compensation, accident, and medical.
Inter*Im focuses on development in the International District with seven buildings with 406 units of housing. Nihonmachi Terrace is ICDA's newest project offering 50 units of low income family housing located at South Maynard/Main Street. Units range in size from 1-4 bedrooms for families with income ranges up to 60% of area median and to accommodate very low-income and disabled households. International Association of Residential Arts Centers (ResArtis) provides a website listing over 190 international residential art centers from over 50 countries.
International Documentary Association (IDA) supports and promotes the efforts of documentary film and video makers. They offer online resources including grant and festival listings, job opportunities, media advocacy links, and more.
International Documentary Association 1201 W 5th Street, Suite M320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/534-3600 [email protected] www.documentary.org International Sculpture Center 19 Fairgrounds Road, Suite B Hamilton, NJ 08619 609/689-1051 [email protected] www.sculpture.org International Society of Appraisers 1131 SW 7th Street, Suite 105 Renton, WA 98055 206/241-0395 [email protected] www.isa-appraisers.org International Women's Writing Guild PO Box 810, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028 212/737-7536 [email protected] www.iwwg.com
International Sculpture Center (ISC) offers many benefits to its members, including access to an online opportunities page and discounts on tools, supplies, art transportation services and an artist directory. ISC also produces Sculpture, an international, monthly magazine dedicated to all forms of contemporary sculpture. It contains provocative criticisms, knowledgeable technical discussions and timely exploration of new materials and techniques. International Society of Appraisers serves the public by producing highly qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in professional personal property appraising. They provide a free appraisal referral service in the US and Canada helping individuals locate appraisal experts.
International Women's Writing Guild, a nonprofit international organization open to all women interested in writing, offers a vision and dental plan to its members.
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Internet ArtResources www.artresources.com IstariMedia 706 N 95th Street, #10 Seattle, WA 98103 206/783-0580 [email protected] www.istarimedia.com Jack Straw Productions 4261 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 206/634-0919 [email protected] www.jackstraw.org
Internet ArtResources lists thousands of local, national and international galleries, museums and artists. Using copyrighted code unique to Internet ArtResouces, IAR offers artists and galleries an exceptional opportunity to create a virtual art show on the Internet. Istarimedia specializes in the following services: audio/video capture and transfer with chapters, full menus and slideshows set to music; basic computer training; book to CD (or mp3) recordings; brochures; business cards; CD production; duplication and burning; flash conversion; flyers; info packets; press release kits; letterhead; logo design; multimedia video production; music video production; newsletters; photo editing and restoration; soundtrack creation; studio recording for CD demos; voice-overs; web design and more. Jack Straw Productions (JSP) is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary audio arts center serving artists and communities in the Northwest. JSP is a community-based resource that provides a production facility that is unlike any other in the region for local artists who work creatively with sound. Jack Straw focuses on annual artist residencies through its Artist Support Program, Writers Program, and Gallery Residency Program; art and technology education; arts heritage partnerships; and radio production. A full-service recording studio is also available for a range of arts projects. Fiscal sponsorship is also available. Jackson Street Studios offers a membership darkroom, $75/mo. 2 private use darkrooms fully equipped and supplied for B&W, (with all B&W chemistry supplied), plus 1 darkroom equipped for color. 24 hr. access, shared kitchen, bathroom, phone.
Jackson Street Studios 1426 S Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98144 206/399-5506 [email protected] www.jaqbox.com/1426 Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC Plaza 600 Bldg, 600 Stewart Street, Suite 1900 Seattle, WA 98101 206/628-8990 www.jjco.com Jazz Foundation of America 322 W 48th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10036 www.jazzfoundation.org Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. PO Box 468 Neenah, WI 54956 800/558-6411 [email protected] www.jewelersmutual.com JMC Photography 9105 2nd Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115 206/718-2786 [email protected] www.jmc-photo.com J'net Smith, Inc. 206/533-1490 [email protected] www.jnetsmith.com Joan Consani Photography PO Box 1477 Sequim, WA 98382 360/460-7552 [email protected] www.joanconsaniphoto.com
Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC is an artist-recommended, full-service certified public accounting firm focusing 100% on the nonprofit community in the Northwest. They offer individual and small organization consulting, audit and tax services, as well as QuickBooks software training.
Jazz Foundation of America provides assistance, resources and referrals to jazz and blues musicians including financial, legal, substance abuse and medical assistance on a case by case basis. An artist must make their living through jazz and blues and have no health insurance or be underinsured for a specific problem that needs attention to qualify for assistance. Jewelers Mutual Insurance provides property and liability coverage for businesses, a jeweler’s block policy for inventory, or insurance for personal jewelry.
JMC Photography's owner Jennifer M. Tucker provides photographic services specializing in headshots for performance artists. $195/session includes CD image and contact sheet.
J'net Smith, Inc. provides coaching and consultation on licensing, marketing and publishing for artists.
Joan Consani Photography on the north Olympic Peninsula provides artists and designers carefully crafted photographs using professional lighting to let the viewer see the beauty of your artwork with no distractions. All images available as 35mm slides, color or black and white prints, or digital files. For use as submissions for juried shows, galleries, portfolios, advertising, catalogs and websites.
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John Buttine Insurance provides coverage strictly on a per-show basis for trade shows, costing $150 for up to $2 million in general liability protection.
John Buttine Insurance 125 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 800/964-4454 [email protected] www.buttine.com Juried Art Services 433 Flamingo Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561/832-0480 [email protected] www.juriedartservices.com K & K Insurance PO Box 2338 Fort Wayne, IN 46804 260/459-5013 www.kandkinsurance.com
Juried Art Services (JAS) is an online digital jurying and application system that allows artists to apply for competitions by creating online artist portfolios and submitting work to opportunities created by their clients. A list of competitions that are currently open can be found on their homepage.
K & K Insurance provides event insurance for single events.
KDK One Digital Media is a full-service video and audio production company. Television KDK One Digital Media or advertising, special events, long form or documentary. 1516 W Riverside Spokane, WA 99201 509/624-9400 [email protected] www.kdk-1.com Ken Wagner Photography Art's services include any size artwork photographed on slides, film or digital, same day available by appointment. Ken Wagner Photography Art 1100 E Union Seattle, WA 98122 206/328-1030 Kent Arts Commission 220 4th Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 253/856-5050 [email protected] www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts Kiner, Henry 206/767-0545 [email protected] King County Bar Association 1200 5th Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98101 Referral Service: 206/267-7010 [email protected] www.kcba.org
Kent Arts Commission provides support to artists through Funding for Community Arts Support, financial support for arts projects by arts and cultural organizations, community service groups, and individual artists, Cornucopia Days Festival ongoing call for entries; Community Arts Organization list, e-News and newsletter including opportunities and call to artists list. Henry Kiner provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork. Prices: $50/hr plus materials, slides, and set up fee, if necessary. King County Bar Association & Foundation (KCBA) offers a lawyer referral service. They also provide Community Legal Service Programs to low income King County residents. Programs include Family Law-Self Help Plus, Housing Justice Project, Legal Services for the Homeless, Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Newcomers Project, Volunteer Legal Services and Volunteer Attorneys for People with AIDS. All programs are free except the Self Help Plus program, which has a sliding scale fee. Clients are referred to the programs either through the KCBA Lawyer Referral Service or after a consultation with an attorney at the Neighborhood Legal Clinics. Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) presents innovative, engaging visual arts exhibits that showcase contemporary artists and provide rare opportunities for emerging curators. The Arts Center’s Satellite exhibits at Kirkland City Hall, the Kirkland Library, Design Within Reach and Kirkland Performance Center bring the work of local artists out into the public, making art a part of thousands of area resident’s lives. makeARTKirkland Arts Center is the only organization offering in-depth training in a wide variety of visual arts on the Eastside. KAC offers 270 classes and workshops for more than 2,400 students of all ages. KAC provides “Teacher Training” workshops for teachers, art docents, parents and all those who teach art to young people. experienceARTKirkland Arts Center hosts free Artist Lectures, an arts-focused Literary Salon, gallery talks and other events that connect the community with the arts. The Arts Center makes the building accessible to community groups at nominal fees.
Kirkland Arts Center 620 Market Street Kirkland, WA 98033 425/822-7161 [email protected] www.kirklandartscenter.org
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Kitsap County Arts Board 614 Division Street Port Orchard, WA 98336 360/337-4471 [email protected] www.kitsapgov.com/boards/ArtsBD/ab_defa ult.htm KSER 90.7 FM 2623 Wetmore Avenue Everett, WA 98201 425/303-9070 [email protected] www.kser.org Kuhnlein, Peter and Lisa 1119 5th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 360/299-2566 [email protected] or [email protected] www.kuhnlein.com La Conner Arts Commission 200 Douglas LaConner, WA 98257 360/466-3125 [email protected] www.laconner.net Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center 104 17th Avenue S Seattle, WA 98104 206/684-4757 www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/langston.htm
Kitsap County Arts Board encourages private and public programs to further the development and public interest in arts and culture through a percent for art program. Artists may register to be on a Call for Artists mailing list, providing opportunities for local artists, as well as the Kitsap County Public Art Registry, to be considered for local public art projects. Links to other arts services and organizations for Washington state artists are available on their website. KSER 90.7 provides musical artists, poets, and writers in general with opportunities to be heard. KSER is a public, non-commercial and independent radio station for Snohomish, North King, Skagit, Island, and Jefferson counties. KSER also offers free public service announcements for local nonprofits (performances, art shows, festivals, etc). The morning show, 8-9am, has a local focus which includes commentaries and ideas from local folks. Peter and Lisa Kuhnlein document 3D artwork, $150/hr for time, film about $20/roll.
La Conner Arts Commission is a public agency devoted to encouraging artistic expression and providing diverse, high quality public art for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Commission offers an annual call for public art and other opportunities.
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center operates as a cultural performing arts center under the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The goal of the center is to provide quality cultural entertainment and educational components that meet the needs of the community. Every season, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center has new classes, events and programs. Langston Hughes offers both performances and instruction, and the programming reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhoods, the Central District and the International District. Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire Hathaway company, designs, manufactures and distributes fine custom frames of enduring style and superior craftsmanship with secure-T fasteners.
Larson-Juhl 3425 S 116th Tukwila, WA 98168 800/221-4123 www.larsonjuhl.com Laura Ackerman Art 4200 Fremont Avenue N, #5 Seattle, WA 98103 206/634-1276 [email protected] www.ackermanart.com Leafletter www.leafletter.com
Laura Ackerman Art creates affordable websites created for artists by a visual artist.
Leafletter is a web-based application designed specifically for creative professionals, enabling you to create miniature web sites (Leaflets) and embed them into social networks, blogs, and other web sites with ease. Leafletter is therefore an avenue for creative professionals—artists, photographers, designers—to gain broader exposure for their work. Lifelong AIDS Alliance (LAA) provides housing and home chores, food and nutrition services, insurance continuation, transportation, case management and emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS. LAA also has community services that include prevention education and national public policy advocacy.
Lifelong AIDS Alliance 1002 E Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98122 206/328-8979 [email protected] www.lifelongaidsalliance.org
Lifewise Health Plan of Washington provides health-care coverage to individuals and Lifewise Health Plan of Washington their families. The benefit plans are available statewide to permanent Washington state PO Box 91059 residents, except those eligible for Medicare. Seattle, WA 98111 800/592-6804 lifewisewa.customerservice@lifewisehealth. com www.lifewisewa.com
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Lone Eagle Digital Imaging services include: large-format inkjet prints on watercolor paper, canvas, other fabrics, and many photographic media; custom ICC profiling of scanners and printers; high-resolution scanning; graphic design; laminating and mounting.
Lone Eagle Digital Imaging 5201 Bitterroot Way Yakima, WA 98908 509/972-0568 [email protected] www.loneeagledigital.com Longhouse Education & Cultural Center 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505 360/867-5344 [email protected] www.evergreen.edu/longhouse
Longhouse Education & Cultural Center houses a database of 500 Native artists in the Pacific Northwest region. Organizations interested in booking Native dance groups, theatre groups, performing artists, storytellers, photographers, and musicians may contact the Longhouse to to make connections with artists.The Native Economic Development Program offers Native artists opportunities through art sales, marketing services and events to expand their customer base. The program seeks to connect artists with consumers who are interested in purchasing Native art or learning about Native cultures. Lopez Writers Guild (LWG) encourages the work of poets, playwrights, fiction and nonfiction writers living on Lopez Island. LWG produces several “Writers Read” events a year, as well as workshops on subjects of interest to writers. In a world dominated by the voices of the cultural elite, the writers of Lopez Island have the unusual distinction of living in relative isolation, in an environment free from the bombardment of prefabricated thoughts and opinions designed to shape views, and as a corollary, purchases. LWG's SHARK REEF, a literary publication designed as an outlet for local writers, entertains perspectives not often represented in the mainstream. Luminous Works are digital imaging educators offering hands-on computer graphics training classes to creative firms and individuals, specializing in digital photography, web design and Adobe's Creative Suite. Luminous Works are imaging professionals and professional educators. LUX Media/501 is a creative company dedicated to the local artistic and nonprofit community. They offer world-class design and media hosting services at discounted rates. Their extensive backgrounds in audio, video, and creative design are combined with an intimate understanding of Internet technologies.
Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication 66 County Road Lopez Island, WA 98261 [email protected] www.lopezwritersguild.org
Luminous Works 1406 NW 53rd Street, #3A Seattle, WA 98103 www.luminousworks.com LUX Media/501 911 E Pike, Suite 304 Seattle, WA 98122 206/323-4589 [email protected] www.luxmedia501.com Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry PO Box 356365 Seattle, WA 98195 206/543-5982 www.dental.washington.edu Mark Frey Photographer PO Box 1596 Yelm, WA 98597 360/894-3591 [email protected] Mark Sullo Photography 115 Prefontaine Place S, #407 Seattle, WA 98104 [email protected] www.marksullo.com Marquand Books 1402 3rd Avenue, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98101 206/624-2030 [email protected] www.marquandbooks.com Master License Service PO Box 9034 Olympia, WA 98507 360/664-1400 [email protected] www.dol.wa.gov/mls/mlsotherresources.htm
Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry offers dental care at reduced rates. Before beginning your treatment, ask your student to explain the proposed treatment, estimated fees and timetable for treatment. The Dental School accepts patients with or without dental insurance. Must call to request an application.
Mark Frey Photographer provides photographic services for documentation of art and craft in all media, as well as artist's headshots. Visual art rate $80/hr, headshots or on location shots $80/hr, plus cost of materials. Digital and film available, including 4x5, slides, prints. Mark Sullo Photography is available for editorial assignment and freelance photography, including location portraiture, fine art and performance documentation, promotional photos, events, special projects, design details, website photo illustration, film stills, etc. Marquand Books designs and produces fine illustrated books for art museums, galleries, trade publishers, artists, collectors, and architects. Marquand Books is knowledgeable about all aspects of illustrated art book publication and can provide guidance for your project from conception to completion with efficiancy and care.
Master License Service registers artists' businesses and trade name for state tax purposes. Visit the Master License Service website to receive an “Operating a Business in Washington State” booklet. For more information on business licenses and how to obtain one refer to Chapter 1.
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McChesney, Sean 1805 S Lane Street Seattle, WA 98144 206/328-4605 [email protected] www.mcchesneylegal.com McCuddin, Mason 4504 S Willamette Court Spokane, WA 99223 509/448-7768 [email protected] McMaster-Carr 9630 Norwalk Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90670 310/692-5911 www.mcmaster.com Media Bistro 494 Broadway New York , NY 10012 212/929-2588 www.mediabistro.com
Sean McChesney is an attorney who provides counsel to artists and small business owners. Areas of practice include: contracts, licensing, business formation, trademark and copyright.
Mason McCuddin provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork.
McMaster-Carr carries a long list of hard-to-find major industrial supples available to ship nationwide, including neoprene gasket materials for studio safety and preparedness.
Media Bistro is dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content, or who is a noncreative professional working in a content/creative industry. That includes editors, writers, television producers, graphic designers, book publishers, people in production, and circulation departments—in industries including magazines, television, radio, newspapers, book publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and graphic design. Their mission is to provide opportunities to meet each other, share resources, become informed of job opportunities and projects, improve career skills, and showcase work. Also offer, discounts on health and dental insurance for members. Merc Playhouse's 99-seat theater is available for theater productions, music, lectures and other performances. Rental rates and information are posted on their website.
Merc Playhouse PO Box 425 Twisp, WA 98856 509/997-7529 [email protected] www.mercplayhouse.com Mercer Island Arts Council 8236 SE 24th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 206/236-98040 [email protected] www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us Methow Arts Alliance PO Box 723 Twisp, WA 98856 509/997-4004 [email protected] www.methowartsalliance.org Metropolitan Performing Arts Center 901 W Sprague Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509/227-7404 [email protected] www.mettheater.com Mevis, Alan 17 SE 3rd Avenue, Studio 505 Portland, OR 97214 503/467-6448 [email protected] www.mevisphotographs.com Michigan State University Libraries www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3arts.htm# a
Mercer Island Arts Council commissions and acquires works for public art installation and for the citys collection through a percent-for-art program. The council also maintains an outdoor sculpture gallery exhibiting Washington State artists.
Methow Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization focusing on education, promotion, public art and events in the Methow region providing services and events such as an artist roster for schools in Okanogan County, online database and ecommerce for artists, the Methow Valley Arts Magazine and website to promote arts in the valley, monthly performing arts events and the annual MethowArts Festival. Metropolitan Performing Arts Center rents out the theater for performances, receptions and creative events.
Alan Mevis Photography services include black & white film based art photography for the performing art; creative photographs to meet the publicity and production needs of performing arts organizations and artists. Creative portraiture and headshots. Custom black & white printing and archive print processing. Also provides photography for visual artists. 2 & 3-D. Digital (ICC color standard compliant) files and/or slides. $75/hr. plus expenses for visual art. For others call for quote or see website. Michigan State University Libraries provides a free online listing of websites, databases and books with opportunities for grants in the arts and other fields.
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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation offers the USArtists International funding program which serves to ensure that the impressive range of expression and creativity of the U.S. performing arts is represented at international festivals abroad. USArtists International targets support for U.S. dance and music ensembles including tradional and folk genres that work at a professional level. The program has two deadlines which usually fall in January and May. Jesse Milden creates websites and graphic design for artists, galleries and small businesses. Visit website for samples and more information.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 N Charles Street, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21201 410/539-6656 [email protected] www.midatlanticarts.org Milden, Jesse [email protected] www.dubhead.com
Steven Miller is a professional digital photographer and designer who creates clean websites with great looking visuals for artists.
Miller, Steven 115 Prefontaine Place S, #406 Seattle, WA 98104 206/351-4739 [email protected] www.smiller555.com Modern Language Association, Job Information List 26 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY 01004 646/576-5133 [email protected] www.mla.org Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park PO Box 1125 Tenino, WA 98589 360/264-2408 [email protected] www.kalama.com/~monarchpark/ Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance Third Street Gallery/Moscow City Hall. PO Box 9203 Moscow, ID 83843 208/883-7036 [email protected] www.moscow-arts.org Mucha Creative 1425 Western Avenue, Suite 306 Seattle, WA 98104 206/972-0060 [email protected] www.muchacreative.com Museum Employment Resource Center [email protected] www.museum-employment.com
Modern Language Association (MLA) serves the Literary and Language fields with a Job Information List (JIL) available online. MLA serves English and foreign language professionals. Through the Job Information List, MLA provides a central source of notices about faculty openings in post-secondary English and foreign language departments. Online database is accessable by subscription.
Monarch Contemporary Art Center is an 80-acre public sculpture park and a center for the visual arts. Classes, workshops, and international sculpting and ceramic symposia are held at the Center. When funds are available, scholarships and residency grants are offered to gifted young artists and professionals so that they may attend events or use the facilities at the Center.
Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance represents over twenty diverse organizations dedicated to the cultural vitality of the Palouse Region of North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Organized in 2003 under the auspices of the Moscow Arts Commission, the Alliance recognizes the role arts and culture play in our community's quality of life and its economic health.
Mucha Creative creates both turnkey and custom artists' web sites and DVD/broadcast documentary profiles of artists. Websites start at $800 for a turnkey site.
Museum Employment Resource Center provides a database of positions available in United States museums and other cultural resource institutions.
Museum Resource specializes in artifact display systems and custom cabinetry for museums, galleries, art collectors, and artists. They have provided institutions and businesses in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with innovative design and quality workmanship for more than twelve years.
Museum Resource 3513 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103 206/547-4047 [email protected] www.museum-resource.com Musicians Foundation, Inc. 875 6th Avenue, Suite 2303 New York, NY 10001 212/239-9137 [email protected] www.musiciansfoundation.org
Musicians Foundation, Inc. provides financial assistance to deserving musicians who need help in meeting current living, medical and allied expenses.
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MusicPro Insurance Agency 45 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 800/605-3187 [email protected] www.musicproinsurance.com myartspace.com [email protected] www.myartspace.com National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture 145 9th Street, Suite 250 San Francisco, CA 94103 415/431-1391 [email protected] www.namac.org National Arts and Disability Center 300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 3310 Los Angeles, CA 90095 310/794-1141 [email protected] http://nadc.ucla.edu National Association for the SelfEmployed PO Box 612067, DFW Airport Dallas, TX 75261 800/232-6273 www.nase.org National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures 1204 Buena Vista Street San Antonio, TX 78207 210/432-3982 [email protected] www.nalac.org National Coalition Against Censorship 275 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001 212/807-6222 [email protected] www.ncac.org National Federation of State Poetry Societies www.nfsps.com
MusicPro Insurance Agency provides insurance for the music professional. Coverage for instrument and equipment, studio, tour or composer liability, travel accident and business as well as health insurance.
Myartspace is a community-based website for artists, photographers and members of the art world—teachers, collectors, curators, museums, galleries, and art buyers. Members will be able to establish their presence in the community, build and display galleries of their works, promote their works and career, participate in dialog, competition and events, and build an online store to sell products. National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) offers an online support center including event, resource, job and advocacy information for media artists.
National Arts and Disability Center database contains listings of arts programs, schools and centers; arts and disability related organizations, associations and foundations; museums; libraries; city, state and federal departments; assistive technology centers; individual artists with disabilities; performance groups; and online information resources.
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is the nation's leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, providing a broad range of benefits and support to help the smallest businesses succeed. The Member Advantage benefit provides small-business owners the ability to deduct 100% of their health insurance premiums, as well as 100% of their non-insured medical expenses from state, federal, and self-employment taxes. NASE also provides information on affordable health insurance with access to affordable health insurance to some parts of WA State. National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is a service and advocacy organization for Latino arts and cultural organizations and artists. The NALAC Fund for the Arts is a field-advised, pilot grant program designed to help Latinos develop their creative talents and make lasting contributions to our communities and society as a whole.
National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) serves as a national contact on challenges to freedom of artistic expression. NCAC provides the Arts Advocacy Project to protect artists' rights to participate in the democratic dialogue by defending public access to their work and supporting their ability to freely express views that might be unpopular or controversial. National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) is a non-profit organization, exclusively educational and literary. It recognizes the importance of poetry with respect to national cultural heritage. It is dedicated solely to the furtherance of poetry on the national level and serves to unite poets in the bonds of fellowship and understanding. NFSPS sponsors fifty annual poetry contests with cash prizes and a contest for a collection of poems by one poet.
National Museum of the Native American National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) celebrates the lifeways, languages, literature, history, and art of Native Americans. Through its exhibitions, programs, and publications, the museum presents the extraordinary achievements of the indigenous [email protected] peoples of the Western Hemisphere.The National Museum of the American Indian www.nmai.si.edu Visual and Expressive Arts Grants program offers support to a wide range of arts activities with the goal of increasing the appreciation of contemporary Native American arts. National Park Artist-in-Residence Program www.nps.gov/volunteer National Park Service Artist-in-Residence Program offers residencies throughout the US to visual, literary, media and performing artists.
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National Safety Council aims to educate and influence society to adopt safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable causes. Their website provides resources on chemicals, health and safety tip sheets. National Writers Union (NWU) offers a Job Hotline and is a nationwide, nonprofit alternative to job shops, temp agencies, and brokers. The Hotline is a way for employers to locate the writers they need, and writers to find jobs. NWU offers a dentalvision-life insurance package to members. Dues are based on annual writing income. NWU offers contract advice and grievance resolution as a benefit of membership. Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT) supports the creation, promotion and distribution of Native public media.
National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143 630/285-1121 www.nsc.org National Writers Union PO Box 19743 Seattle, WA 98109 206/282-9744 [email protected] www.nwu.org Native American Public Telecommunications PO Box 83111 Lincoln, NE 68053 402/472-3522 [email protected] www.nativetelecom.org New England Foundation for the Arts 145 Tremont Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02111 617/951-0010 www.nefa.org
New England Foundation for the Arts functions as a grantmaker, program initiator, regional laboratory, project coordinator, developer of resources, and builder of creative partnerships among artists, arts organizations and funders. Each program and project at NEFA is created with the underlying goal of building a stronger and more dynamic infrastructure for the arts. NEFA plays a national role by distributing model programs, supporting international cultural exchange, and advocating access to the arts for everyone. NEFA's grant programs provide funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in the areas of dance, performing arts, and public art. Each grant program has its own deadlines, funding criteria, and guidelines. New York City Department of Cultural Affairs invites artists to participate in its Percent for Art Image Registry. The registry is consulted by the architects, panelists, and City agencies for each project. The registry is open to any professional visual artist residing in the United States.
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs 330 W 42nd Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10036 212/643-7770 www.nyc.gov/html/artcom New York Foundation for the Arts 155 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, NY 10013 212/366-6900 www.nyfa.org Nicol, Richard 1414 NW 62nd Seattle, WA 98107 206/784-1093 [email protected] Nolo 950 Parker Street Berkeley, CA 94710 800/728-3555 [email protected] www.nolo.com Nonprofit Assistance Center 1618 S Lane Street, Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98144 206/324-5850 [email protected] www.nacseattle.org Nonprofit Center 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 320 Tacoma, WA 98402 253/272-5844 www.npcenter.org
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) offers NYFA Source, an online directory for artists, a national interactive online directory of more than 7,000 opportunities for artists in the visual, media, literary, and performing arts, including legal information, fiscal sponsorship information, "Business of Art Information" and emergency assistance. National classified listings of jobs in the arts and opportunities for artists are updated daily. Richard Nicol provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork. $70/hr for artwork for time, for slides $20/roll, for 4x5 $25, $10 for a CD.
Nolo is the nation’s leading provider of do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses. Their goal is to help people handle their own everyday legal matters—or learn enough about them to make working with a lawyer a more satisfying experience.
Nonprofit Assistance Center is a training and consulting resource for nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area. The Center’s staff is available to help answer these and other questions regarding: starting and running a nonprofit, IRS concerns, fiscal sponsorship, and more. The Center offers workshops and forums that are open to Seattle area nonprofits. Nonprofit Center provides bookkeeping and accounting services in order to help nonprofits manage their financial resources more accurately, efficiently and effectively. The Center serves Tacoma and the South Puget Sound area of Washington.
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Northwest Film Center 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 503/221-1156 [email protected] www.nwfilm.org Northwest Film Forum 1515 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/329-2629 [email protected] www.nwfilmforum.org
Northwest Film Center offers many services and opportunities for artists, film makers, and media arts professionals including fiscal sponsorship, film festivals, equipment.
Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) is a Seattle-based non-profit organization dedicated to becoming the nation's leading center for film artists. Operating the region's first and only non-profit center for the film arts, NWFF programs a true cinematheque, embracing film production as well as film exhibition, with two cinemas, film production and postproduction facilities and equipment, educational workshop space, filmmaker offices, a film vault containing over 1,000 titles, and a filmmaking library. NWFF aides filmmakers in the production of films, and offers more than 60 workshops annually. NWFF's 8,000 square foot facility houses: a 120-seat 35mm Dolby-equipped cinema and mainstage live theater, A 49-seat 35mm, Dolby-equipped cinema and theater, dedicated workshop space/filmmaker lounge with free WiFi, two film and video post-production suites, a dedicated animation studio, production gear rentals. NWFF also offers the Filmmakers Callboard, an online resource. Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for individuals and communities of the Pacific Northwest to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations. Northwest Folklife carries out its mission in a variety of ways, most notably through the annual production of the free Northwest Folklife Festival. Northwest Independent Editors Guild is an alliance of more than 200 professional freelance editors in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Their website offers information on finding an editor as well as a job board.
Northwest Folklife 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 206/684-7300 [email protected] www.nwfolklife.org Northwest Independent Editors Guild 206/760-3348 [email protected] www.edsguild.org Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 1417 Portland, WA 97205 503/295-2787 [email protected] www.nwla-or.org Northwest Production Index PO Box 24365 Seattle, WA 98124 206/382-9220 [email protected] www.nwfilm.com Northwest Programs for the Arts 319 N 149th Street Seattle, WA 98133 206/368-2006 [email protected] www.northwestarts.org Northwest Women's Law Center 907 Pine Street, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98101 Legal Information & Referral Line: 206/6217691 [email protected] www.nwwlc.org Northwind Arts Center 2409 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360/379-1086 www.northwindarts.org
Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates provides volunteer attorneys on an as needed basis to provide consultations for artists working in SW Washington State and throughout Oregon State.
Northwest Production Index provides production resources for shooting everything from a feature film, TV commercial, corporate video, building a website, or needing some background music. Search through the comprehensive listings of qualified crew, producers, directors, post-houses, sound, equipment, talent, and support resources such as government agencies and caterers. Northwest Programs for the Arts serves the Northwestern U.S., including Washington. Northwest Programs for the Arts, in association with the Allied Arts Foundation, provides grants for art and to artists actually trying to make a living at their art, for career assistance, for gaining attention, and for professional education. NPA promotes art and artists and encourages the connection between artists and their audiences. Programs include Northwest Music Fund, SAVE PUBLIC ART! and Seattle Music Fest at Alki Beach. Northwest Women’s Law Center operates a Legal Information and Referral Line. Anyone in Washington State may call this line to talk to their legally-trained volunteers about legal matter.
Northwind Arts Center is a non-profit group dedicated to supporting the arts locally, through education and through display of work by regional artists. Northwind is a member of Northwind Arts Alliance, a non-profit volunteer membership organization with 501(c)3 status.
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NPower Seattle helps Puget Sound nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities. NPower seeks to put technology know-how into the hands of nonprofits. Services are provided at a discounted rate compared to commercial technology companies. Membership offers bigger discounts and other benefits.
NPower Welch Plaza Building, 403 23rd Avenue S Seattle, WA 98144 206/286-8880 [email protected] www.npowerseattle.org NW Insurance Council 206/624-3330 or 1/800/664-4942 [email protected] http://nwinsurance.org NW Photo Forum www.nwphotoforum.com
NW Insurance Council is a nonprofit, public-education and media relations trade association funded by member insurance companies and other insurance organizations. If you don't understand your policy or you're not sure of your coverage or if you're unsure how much insurance you need, e-mail them or call with your question. The Council also provides community grants to federally-designated Weed and Seed sites for neighborhood restoration and community building projects. NW Photo Forum is an online community for NorthWest Photographers. With over 800 members, NW Photo Forum is the largest photography community for the entire Northwest. When joining their free community you will be able to network with other photographers, find great locations with their NW PhotoMap, buy/sell equipment, peer critiques, and learn Painter. NYC Dance Spaces' website is a free information source of available rehearsal and performance spaces in New York City for dancers, dance companies and choreographers.
NYC Dance Spaces 61 W 23rd Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10010 212/886-2503 [email protected] www.nycdancespaces.org Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 202/576-6339 Odd Duck Studio 1214 10th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/375-8945 www.greentheatre.org OK Hotel 212 Alaskan Way S Seattle, WA 98104 206/264-1688 [email protected] Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center 425/556-2300 [email protected] www.redmond.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aims to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. OSHA offers many resources designed specifically for smaller employers. The agency wants to encourage all businesses to establish safety and health programs and find and fix hazards to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. The Odd Duck Studio is a 49-seat venue available for rentals by other companies and individual artists. For rental info and to schedule rehearsal or performance space, contact Rik Deskin.
OK Hotel has recently converted the top floor of the building to artist lofts and small business spaces. Some spaces with views of downtown Seattle and the Elliot Bay Marina. Fully wired with Internet and phone capabilities, 24-hr access, common wash area, vending machines, freight elevator, private sinks in select units and entry call box for guests. Range from approx. 210-430 sq. ft. Reasonably priced. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center has 300-seat auditorium and meeting rooms to rent.
Olds Art offers custom canvas and stretcher, panel and crate construction for artists in the greater Puget Sound area. Specializing in large canvases. Delivery available. Contact for a quote.
Olds Art 6555 5th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108 206/551-3181 [email protected] www.oldsart.com Olympia Art League [email protected] www.olympiaartleague.com
Olympia Art League sponsors a variety of art-related activities for artists of all levels of ability. As a non-profit organization, the League’s mission is to serve, not only its members, but also the larger South Sound community. The public is welcome to attend the League’s monthly meetings, and to participate in most events. The League produces a monthly newsletter.
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Omak Performing Arts Center 20 N Cedar Omak, WA 98841 509/826-8323 [email protected] www.omakpac.com ONABEN 11825 SW Greenburg Road, Suite B-3 Tigard, OR 97223 503/968-1500 [email protected] www.onaben.org Open Door Legal Space 1037 NE 65th Street, Suite 324 Seattle, WA 98115 206/225-6555 [email protected]
Omak Performing Arts Center is a state of the art performance environment that is available for all manner of bookings, dance, concerts, theater, civic meetings, trade shows, conferences and seminars.
ONABEN enables Native Americans to realize dreams for a better quality of life through owning and operating a successful business. ONABEN accomplishes this mission by providing accessible business programs, services, financing, and positive business-tobusiness relationships including business workshops for artists.
Open Door Legal Space provides affordable legal services to artists to protect their art and create artful businesses. It is a space to support art and open doors for artists to place their work in the world with appropriate knowledge of and access to necessary legal processes and protections. Open Door Legal provides legal services on a per project basis and/or a sliding fee scale. Legal areas include intellectual property, business and entertainment industry contracts, copyright, licensing, and small business entity creation. Open Flight Studio provides dance and movement studios featuring 1,200 sq feet, sprung wood floor, mirrors, ballet barres, one wall of windows. All rentals include the use of CD/stereo, TV/VCR, and parking for two cars. Rehearsal rate $10/hour, Class and Workshop rate $15/hour. Discount for Artist Trust members: 10%. Oregon College of Art & Craft is an accredited independent art college offering studio classes in book arts, ceramics, drawing/painting, fibers, metals, photography and wood. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Crafts, a three-year Certificate in Crafts, a one-year Post-baccalaureate Certificate, or enroll in the College's extension series of Studio School classes and professional workshops. During the summer, the College offers Art Adventures, an art day camp for children and teens. The college also offers an Artist-in-Residence program. Oregon Film & Video Office provides up-to-date listings of jobs and opportunities in Oregon film and television productions.
Open Flight Studio LLC 4205 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 [email protected] www.openflightstudio.org Oregon College of Art & Craft 8245 SW Barnes Road Portland, OR 97225 503/297-5544 [email protected] www.ocac.edu Oregon Film & Video Office [email protected] www.oregonfilm.org Oregon Media Production Association 222 NW 5th Avenue, Suite 303 Portland, OR 97209 503/228-8822 [email protected] www.ompa.org Pacific Northwest Artists 877/769-2787 [email protected] www.pnwartists.com Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates 615 Alaska Street Seattle, WA 98108 206/622-7850 [email protected] www.pnta.com Painted Sky 7280 SW 82nd Street Portland, OR 97223 503/887-0671 www.paintedsky.org Pam Saari, LLC 206/201-3386 [email protected]
Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) is the largest nonprofit film, video and multimedia association in Oregon. Members enjoy The Call Sheet, OMPA's monthly newsletter, and OMPA Monday Mail, a weekly email update about important industry happenings, plus information about important industry news and events and a free listing on their online directory. OMPA’s online directory can help anyone find production companies, crew, support services and more by region. Pacific Northwest Artists has been established to promote artists and hand-crafters in the Pacific Northwest. No knowledge of website development is needed. There are no commissions, gallery fees, hosting fees. Membership is $100 per year.
Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates (PNTA) offers theatre equipment and supplies for sale or rent.
Painted Sky's mission is to honor Native American culture by building awareness of traditional and contemporary musical expressions through performance and education. The primary goals of the organization are to present Native American music, song, composition and dance to the greater community, showcasing artistic collaboration between Native and non-Native performers. Pam Saari provides project management, personal development and business writing to individuals and organizations.
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Patrick F. Smith Photography offers location/studio photography for the artist and design professional for portfolios, documentation and digital preparation.
Patrick F. Smith Photography 503/312-5408 [email protected] www.pfsmithphoto.com
PEN American Center works to advance literature, to defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship. Subscription to their publication, Grants & Awards Available to American Writers, is available for $12/year. It also offers the PEN Writers Fund, an emergency fund for professional published or produced writers with serious financial difficulties. Depending on the situation, the fund gives grants or loans of up to $2K. The maximum amount is given only under dire circumstances and when monies are available. Application forms are available on the PEN website. It also offers the PEN Fund for Writers and Editors with HIV/AIDS, administered under the PEN Writers Fund, which gives grants of up to $1,000 to professional writers and editors who face serious financial difficulties because of HIV or AIDS-related illness. Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial is a supplier of hard-to-find fabrics including those traditionally used for boat and marine uses, furniture, and automobiles as well as suppling a wide variety of foams and other sewing related products and supplies appropriate for earthquake preparedness.
PEN American Center 588 Broadway, Suite 303 New York, NY 10012 [email protected] www.pen.org
Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial 18249 Olympic Avenue S Tukwila, WA 98188 206/682-7161 [email protected] www.perfectfit.com Performers Callboard [email protected] www.performerscallboard.com
PerformersCALLBOARD is a free service that announces casting calls and performance opportunities in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
Philanthropy Journal offers a daily website and a free, weekly email bulletin that delivers news, information and opinion about charitable giving, fundraising and management, focusing in particular on organizational effectiveness, donor engagement and collaboration.
Philanthropy Journal PO Box 12800 Raleigh, NC 27605 800/853-0801 [email protected] www.philanthropyjournal.org Photographic Center Northwest 900 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/720-7222 [email protected] www.pcnw.org Pictureband 206/819-5760 [email protected] www.pictureband.com Pierce County Arts Commission 3602 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200 Tacoma, WA 98418 253/798/6900 [email protected] www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/arts/artsco m.htm Pike Market Medical Clinic 1930 Post Alley Seattle, WA 98101 206/728-4143 www.pikemed.org
Photographic Center Northwest offers workshops, classes and facilities rentals including B&W darkroom, color darkroom and digital lab.
Pictureband offers unique graphic and website design services to artists and other creative individuals and companies. Their approach comes from the fine art perspective. They strive to find the balance between functional interactive experience and clean design that will compliment your work and let it shine. Pierce County Arts Commission delivers programs and services to stimulate participation and growth in the Arts by supplying artists with Community Grants on a competitive basis to fund festivals, public performances, exhibitions, and arts services. The Margaret K. Williams Arts Awards are also given annually to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the development of the arts in Pierce County. The Artist In Residence program places professional artists in local public schools for specific two- to six-week projects to further the arts as an integral part of basic education. Pike Market Medical Clinic provides a range of primary care medical and enabling services for men and women over age 18. They provide regular check-ups and health education services. Medical Services; General Adult Medicine; Women's Health Care; Family Planning and Birth Control; Chronic Illness Management; HIV/AIDS Screening; Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings; Prescriptions; Laboratory; Social Services. Other services include: Mental Health Counseling; One-on-one Case management; Referrals for shelter/housing, food, employment, education, substance abuse treatment. Pioneer Square Community Association (PSCA) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to create housing and community development opportunities in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. PSCA also maintains a listing of galleries and artist spaces on its website and sponsors the First Thursday Art Walk and the corresponding Art in the Park artist’s market.
Pioneer Square Community Association 201 Yesler Way, Suite B Seattle, WA 98104 206/667-0687 [email protected] www.pioneersquare.org
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Planet Art Web Company 1695 Old Henderson Road Columbus, OH 43220 614/459-4552 [email protected] www.planetartweb.com Planet Out www.planetout.com/popcornq/ professional/resources/funds/ Poets and Writers Inc. 90 Broad Street, Suite 2100 New York, NY 10012 [email protected] www.pw.org
Planet Art Web Company is a web service that creates websites specifically for artists, arts organizations, craftsmen and musicians. They create custom design web pages as well as personal template sites to display, sell and market art on the Internet.
Planet Out provides a directory of funding sources, for film/media artists, that are particularly geared towards gay and lesbian film projects.
Poets & Writers Inc. (P&W) is a primary source for what creative writers need to know. Poets and Writers magazine publishes essays on the literary life and interviews with contemporary writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as articles with practical applications for both emerging and established writers. In addition, it provides a comprehensive listing of literary grants and awards, deadlines, jobs and prize winners, in print and online. P&W's Directory of American Poets and Writers lists names, addresses, and publication credits for 7476 contemporary authors to connect with their peers. P&W pays fees to writers giving readings or conducting workshops in Seattle and sponsors The Writers Exchange Contest, created to introduce emerging poets and fiction writers to literary communities outside of their home state and provide them with a network for professional advancement. Links to other resources can also be found on their website. PoetsWest is the gateway to online information about poets and poetry in the Pacific Northwest. Their website offers a directory of Who's Who in Northwest poetry, rotating selections of poetry, reviews of poetry, information on special public poetry performances, venues with regularly scheduled poetry readings, poetry books and CDs, and links to selected poetry resources. Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc. supports artists based on dual criteria of artistic merit and demonstrable financial need. One year grants of between $1K-$30K, targeted to one's situation. Applications are reviewed 4-5 times a year.
PoetsWest 1100 University Street #17A Seattle, WA 98101 206/682-1268 [email protected] www.poetswest.com Pollock-Krasner Foundation 863 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 212/517-5400 [email protected] www.pkf.org PorchLight 907 NW Ballard Way, # 200 Seattle, WA 98107 206/239-1737 [email protected] www.seattlehousing.org Portland Art Dealers Association www.firstthursday.org Potlatch Fund 801 2nd Avenue, Suite 304 Seattle, WA 206/624-6076 [email protected] www.potlatchfund.org Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc. 4211 Alderwood Mall Boulevard, Suite 210, PO Box 6 Lynnwood, WA 98036 888/455-7554 [email protected] www.plcins.com Pottery Northwest 226 1st Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/285-4421 [email protected] www.potterynorthwest.org
PorchLight, Seattle Housing Authority, is a one-stop center for those seeking information about housing opportunities and the many low income or assisted living programs in the City of Seattle. Seattle Housing Authority develops and manages the largest inventory of low income housing in Seattle.
Portland Art Dealers Association (PADA) galleries host monthly exhibitions, most with opening receptions and extended hours on the First Thursday of each month. Potlatch Fund is a Native-led grantmaking foundation and leadership development organization offering culturally appropriate training and technical assistance to build the capacity of grantmakers, Tribes, Native groups, and other Native grant seekers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc. offers auto, homeowners, life, renters and umbrella insurance options.
Pottery Northwest, a large, fully equipped center for the clay arts, offers classes, professional workshops, studio space for residencies, lectures, community programs and a gallery dedicated to the exhibition and sale of ceramic works as well as a room to document work.
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Pratt Fine Arts Center is an arts education and resource center dedicated to promoting creative development and artistic engagement to the local and global community. Pratt provides instruction, studio access and community events in an open and multidisciplinary environment, including Business of Art classes.
Pratt Fine Arts Center 1902 S Main Street Seattle, WA 98144 206/328-2200 [email protected] www.pratt.org Premera Blue Cross 7001 220th SW Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 425/918-4000 or 800/722-2103 www.premera.com Price, Duncan 618 S 15th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 253/779-0635 [email protected] Puffin Foundation 20 Puffin Way Teaneck, NJ 07666 201/836-8923 [email protected] www.puffinfoundation.org Puget Sound Grantwriters Association 2150 N 107th Street, #205 Seattle, WA 98133 206/367-8704 [email protected] www.grantwriters.org Puget Sound Media Directory www.pugetsoundmediadirectory.com Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers 905 Spruce Street, Suite #300 Seattle, WA 98104 206/461-6935 [email protected] www.psnhc.org Puget Sound Writers Guild 1711 Medallion Loop NW Olympia, WA 98502 253/588-5203 [email protected] www.pugetsoundwritersguild.org R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc. 1401 N Calispel Street Spokane, WA 99201 509/325-3456 or 800/845-2187 www.rrcolor.com Rainier Valley Cultural Center 3515 S Alaska Street Seattle, WA 98134 206/760-4287 [email protected] www.seedseattle.org/seedarts/rvcc/rvcc_ind ex.html
Premera Blue Cross offers individual plans at several different coverage levels and price points.
Duncan Price provides photographic services, specializing in slide and digital documentation of artwork. Video documentation of both still work and performance available as well. Rates are $125 for first hour and $75 for each additional, $40 roll for 35mm, 4x5 on requests, digital available. Puffin Foundation make grants that encourage emerging artists in the fields of art, music, photography, theater, video and literature whose works, due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficulty being aired. Average grants are $1,000 to $2,500.
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association offers training and networking opportunities for people interested in raising money for nonprofit organizations through grants.
Puget Sound Media Directory includes the region’s up-to-date contact information for newspapers, including neighborhood papers, business, special-interest, trade and online publications, broadcast and cable television stations, radio stations, and regional bureaus for national and international media. Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers offer dental and medical care on a sliding scale in several locations around Seattle.
Puget Sound Writers Guild is committed to the profession of writing. They provide practical support in the form of classes, presentations and tools on website, challenge and encouragement to one another as you plan, write and market novels appropriate for publication with the major publishing houses in New York City.
R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc. offers an online photo lab for color printing and product order services for folios, photo storage options, proof books, and albums.
Rainier Valley Cultural Center has space, equipment and other resources to rent for cultural and community events.
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Rampart Art Gallery 712 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 253/223-6300 www.rampartgallery.com Raven Chronicles 1634 11th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.ravenchronicles.org Rebel Content 4111 E Madison Street, #120 Seattle, WA 98112 206/393-8036 [email protected] www.rebelcontent.com Recording Academy 159 Western Avenue W, Suite 485 Seattle, WA 98119 206/834-1000 [email protected] www.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/Ch apters/Pacific_Northwest/
Rampart Art Gallery, Tacoma's first co-op art gallery, has wall space that is about 4,400 sq. ft. on three levels, including halogen display track lighting, six channel stereo system, sitting areas and restroom. Rampart is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5 pm, and participates in Third Thursday Art Walks and special events. Raven Chronicles accepts online submissions for specific sections: Food and Culture, Reviews, Translations, Nature Writing, and Northwest Writing. The Raven Chronicles publishes work which reflects the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and other areas of America. They promote and publish art, fiction, talk art/spoken word, poetry, essays, reflective articles, reviews, interviews and contemporary art. Rebel Content provides consulting services to companies, artists and non-profit organizations primarily in music, entertainment and performing arts. Rebel Content specializes in an integrated and comprehensive approach to marketing and business communication for more impactful results.
Recording Academy, nationally and in conjunction with its 12 regional chapter offices through Grammy.com, is the primary communication link between the Academy's 20,000 members and its programs, services and activities. The membership department works to ensure each member stays informed of Academy activities and events, creates added-value partnerships with companies through the member benefits program and responds to member’s concerns and questions regarding the Academy and their membership. MusiCares offers an Emergency Financial Assistance Program providing financial grants for music people in crisis. MusiCares employs full-time regional case managers in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York, plus a full-time addiction recovery specialist in Los Angeles. MusiCares can help with medical expenses, hospitalization, treatment for substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, other life threatening illnesses and basic daily needs such as shelter and utilities. Red Dot Studios provides photographic services for the documentation of art work shooting 35mm slides, 4x5 transparencies and digital both on and off site. $75/hr, 2 hr minimum plus film and processing.
Red Dot Studios 1122 E Pike Street, #1401 Seattle, WA 98122 206/709-9220 [email protected] www.lindayoungphoto.com Regence BlueShield PO Box 21267 Seattle, WA 98111 800/458-3523 www.wa.regence.com Regional Arts & Culture Council 108 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 300 Portland, OR 97209 503/823-5111 [email protected] www.racc.org Resource Venture 1109 1st Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101 206/343-8505 [email protected] www.resourceventure.org Reusable Building Materials Exchange
Regence BlueShield offers individual plans at several different coverage levels and price points.
Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) in Portland, OR provides grants for artists and arts organizations in the Portland region. It also offers printed and electronic resources for artists, arts organizations and educators including GrantSearch, an online service, which provides a searchable database of organizations that fund Northwest artists. In addition they administer the Public Art Program for the City of Portland and Multnomah County. The City of Seattle’s Resource Venture program provides outreach, education, and technical assistance to businesses to help those businesses conserve resources, reduce or prevent pollution, and become more sustainable.
Reusable Building Materials Exchange (RBME) is a convenient way to recycle and procure recycled building materials. It is a free online service offered to King County www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/exchange/buildi residents by the Deptartmenr of Natural Resources. ng.asp Rhythm and Blues Foundation 100 S Broad Street, Suite 620 Philadelphia, PA 19110 215/568-1080 [email protected] www.rhythmblues.org Rhythm and Blues Foundation provides financial support, medical assistance and educational outreach through various grants and programs to support R&B and Motown artists of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
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Richard Hugo House, a nonprofit literary arts center, has a library full of resources for their members. The library offers books and literary journals; PCs connected to printers and the Internet; hookups for laptops; and a quiet space to write. It is especially geared toward helping unpublished and emerging writers, and provides tools for researching the publication process, working on the craft of writing and getting work done. Rick Singer Photography provides commercial and promotional photographic services specializing in natural light portraits which can be in color, black and white, or sepia tone.
Richard Hugo House 1634 11th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206/322-7030 [email protected] www.hugohouse.com Rick Singer Photography 415 1/2 W Main Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509/838-3333 [email protected] www.ricksingerphotography.com Riley Associates, PC 5-7 Perry Way Unit 14 Newburyport, MA 01950 978/463-9350 www.artstaxinfo.com RLI Insurance Company 9025 N Lindbergh Drive Peoria, IL 61615 800/331-4929 www.rlicorp.com Rush Drake Insurance 12354 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA 98125 206/363-0550 RxHelpforWA 877/923-6779 www.rxhelpforwa.org
Riley Associates, PC offers an online tax resource to artists of all disciplines including expense reports, tips and other self-employment resources.
RLI Insurance Company is a diversified portfolio of property and casualty coverage and surety bonds serving niche or underserved markets. Offers include business, personal property and general liability. Coverage is available in 50 states. The annual premiums start at $150, and vary by state. Rush Drake Insurance offers property, liability, life and special event insurance.
RxHelpforWA is a program that connects qualified, low income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Ryan Services Photography provides copy work, fine art reproduction and commercial photography—digital, 4x5 and 35mm formats available as well as graphic design. In studio or location artwork reproduction. 10% discount for Artist Trust members.
Ryan Services Photography 3028 Sunset Beach Drive NW Olympia, WA 98502 360/280-4274 [email protected] Safeco 4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98185 206/545-5000 www.safeco.com Santa Fe Art Institute PO Box 24044 Sante Fe, NM 87502 505/424-5050 [email protected] www.sfai.org Sasquatch Books 119 S Main Street, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98104 800/775-0817 [email protected] www.sasquatchbook.com Savadow, Bruce 4037 California Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98116 206/935-5221 [email protected] www.brucesavadow.com
Safeco offers a variety of business products and coverage. An agent will talk through your needs and recommend a combination of coverage from Safeco's menu of products, including: business property and income, business liability, commercial auto, worker's compensation, crime & burglary and umbrella. Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) offers an ongoing Emergency Relief Residency Program, which provides fully supported residencies for artists and writers whose lives and work are compromised by domestic, political, or natural disasters. Rolling admissions permit SFAI to process applications for Emergency Relief residencies on a timely basis.
Sasquatch Books publishes books for and from the Pacific Northwest. Sasquatch Books considers queries and proposals from authors and agents for new projects that fit into their West Coast regional publishing program. They will evaluate query letters, proposals, and complete manuscripts.
Bruce Savadow Photography focuses on environmental, promotional, family portraiture, photojournalism, head shots and art documentation. Photo work done in both color and black and white. Bruce Savadow shoots both digital and film, cameras used are Nikon D200 digital 35mm format and Nikon f100 35mm film camera. Bruce Savadow work on location only, at your place of business, home, studio or your choice of site. Portfolio available for viewing.
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School of Communication, American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 202/885-3107 [email protected] www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/fair School of the Museum of Fine Arts 230 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 617/369-3602 [email protected] www.smfa.edu/arc Scolman, Jim 17739 150th Street SE Monroe, WA 98272 360/794-8373 [email protected] www.scolman.com SCORE 2401 4th Avenue, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98121 800/634-0245 [email protected] www.score.org or www.seattlescore.org Screen Actors Guild 5757 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 [email protected] www.sagfoundation.org Seattle Art Dealers Association 425 N 85th Street Seattle, WA 98103 www.seattleartdealers.com Seattle Center Pavilion 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 206/684-7202 [email protected] www.seattlecenter.com/booking Seattle Community Access Network 1125 N 98th Street Seattle, WA 98103 [email protected] www.scantv.org
School of Communication, American University has created a Documentary Filmmakers’ Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use. The Statement describes a range of situations in which documentary filmmakers agree they have the right to quote copyrighted material without licensing it. The Center for Social Media showcases and analyzes strategies to use media as creative tools for public knowledge and action. It focuses on social documentaries for civil society and democracy, and on the public media environment that supports them. The Center is part of the School of Communication at American University. They also offer a resource page. School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, offers artSource, an online index of grants, residencies, exhibitions, public art commissions, and related community resources. artSource allows practicing artists to connect to a vast, up-to-date network of career and professional development services.
Jim Scolman offers photographic services to enhance your web page, postcards, business cards and entries to juried exhibitions. Jim Scolman is flexible and will work with you to meet your schedules and needs.
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" provides entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and online business counseling. They have a Learning Center with hundreds of articles to help you make critical decisions for business success. Seattle SCORE's website lists counseling locations, a business planning kit and upcoming workshops. Screen Actors Guild (SAG) offers emergency assistance grants to eligible members. The Foundation provides funds for the aid, relief and care of needy, sick, indigent and aged members. They also provide a Housing Bulletin Board (the "Housing Board") to SAG members as a courtesy to provide a professional, convenient and easily accessible way of finding housing options. Their Self-Pay Assistance provides onequarter of health insurance for qualified SAG members and their families. Seattle Art Dealers Association (SADA) produces a monthly guide to Seattle's gallery exhibitions and openings through its website and a printed Seattle Art Exhibitions guide printed by Encore Media Group. Seattle Center Pavilion has two special events rooms, grounds, auditoriums, lecture halls and an arena for rent.
Seattle Community Access Network (SCAN) offers a facility, airtime, equipment and management for Seattle and King and South Snohomish County residents. Produce programs for air on Channel 77/29 reaching over 400,000 subscriber homes. Available to all eligible residents on a non-commercial, no charge basis. The Network offers classes, workshops and seminars on advanced video production, media literacy, production genres as well as providing classes, workshops, skilled professional support, program promotion and community resources to help individuals and organizations create and distribute their programming. Seattle Community Network (SCN) is a free public-access computer network for exchanging and accessing information. SCN provides free email accounts, free website hosting as well as lists of online communities and bulletin boards including arts communities and jobsearch databases and directories. Seattle DanceNet resources include a calendar, a listserve for community members, and a mixture of resource information and articles of interest to the dance community.
Seattle Community Network [email protected] www.scn.org Seattle DanceNet [email protected] www.seattledancenet.org
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Seattle Film Institute offers the largest film program in the Northwest. The faculty members of the Seattle Film Institute are not only dedicated teachers but they are also experienced professionals in their chosen fields. The large inventory of equipment provided by the Seattle Film Institute means that from Final Cut Pro to Arriflex cameras, students have access to all the tools they need to produce professsional quality results. Seattle Housing Authority develops and manages the largest inventory of low-income housing in Seattle. Also offers a Housing Resource Guide.
Seattle Film Institute 1709 23rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 800/882-4734 or 206/568-4387 [email protected] http://seattlefilminstitute.com Seattle Housing Authority 120 6th Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/615-3340 [email protected] www.seattlehousing.org Seattle Indian Health Board PO Box 3364 Seattle, WA 98114 206/324-9360 [email protected] www.sihb.org Seattle Metals Guild www.seattlemetalsguild.org Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76493 2620 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 800/845-0082 [email protected] www.local76-493.org Seattle Parks and Recreation 100 Dexter Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109 206/684-4075 www.cityofseattle.net/parks/reservations/ Seattle Print Arts 1122 E Pike Street, Suite 1444 Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.seattleprintarts.org Seattle Public Library 1000 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 206/386-4636 [email protected] www.spl.org Seattle Public Theater 7312 W Greenlake Drive N Seattle, WA 98103 206/524-1300 x 10 www.seattlepublictheatre.org Seattle Times www.seattletimes.com
Seattle Indian Health Board is a nonprofit, multi-service community health center chartered to serve the healthcare needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives living in the greater Seattle/King County region of Western Washington State.
Seattle Metals Guild offers a bimonthly newsletter, exhibitions, a series of aesthetic, technical and business workshops and lectures and a scholarship program. Membership organization. Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493 provides a variety of services to its members, including contract and referral services, political voice in city, county, and state government, job leads, instrument insurance, access to group health insurance rates and more.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department rents all city facilities including parks. Contact their office to apply for a Park Use Permit or a Street Use Permit or receive a copy of their facilities rental guide. A Park Use Permit is required to reserve a playing field, facility, stage or performing arts area, or to use a park for a gathering of a large number of people. Street Use Permit is required for assembling in the street or sidewalk. Seattle Print Arts (SPA) is an association of artists, arts professionals and collectors who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts and an appreciation of the print media. SPA fosters intellectual and artistic dialogue, serves as a resource for news in the field of printmaking, and forges links between artists. SPA has also sponsored printmaking scholarships at Seattle's Pratt Fine Arts Center. SPA's website offers a calendar and opportunities section. Seattle Public Library offers Jobs and Career resources at the library as well as on its website (Databases & websites >> Jobs and Career). Many neighborhood libraries also have career collections. All circulating materials can be reserved and sent to the library location of your choice. In addition, the website includes phone numbers and websites for many Northwest companies, organizations and government agencies. Many libraries provide access to membership databases. Seattle Public Theater offers work/rehearsal space for rent by the hour or day.
Seattle Times offers "Callboard," a list of regional auditions and calls for artists. Listings are updated every Thursday. Visit homepage and search "Callboard." Seattle Weekly has an online classifieds page that is updated at 8am every weekday. You can browse the ads, save the listings you are interested in and their system will create a customized list for yourself.
Seattle Weekly [email protected] www.seattleweekly.com/classifieds
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Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority 409 Maynard Avenue S, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104 206/467-6376 [email protected] www.scidpda.org SeattleArtists.com 206/409-2130 [email protected] www.seattleartists.com Sedrat Arts 10002 Aurora Avenue N, #36-2217 Seattle, WA 98133 206/362-5603 www.sedrat.org SEEDArts 5117 Rainer Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 206/760-4286 [email protected] www.seedseattle.org/seedarts
Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority (SCIDPDA) manages seven properties in the Chinatown International District that include almost 400 low-income housing units. By providing families and seniors with access to affordable housing, SCIDPDA cultivates a higher standard of living for the whole neighborhood. SCIDPDA is continuously seeking to find ways to keep up with the demands of the local community. SeattleArtists.com offers independent artists opportunities for exhibiting in its online web gallery. Member artists and samples of their work can be featured in their own online gallery and share collaborative advertising space in any promotions. SeattleArtists.com also provides a free art events calendar and free art forums for local art discussions. Membership ranges from a free directory listing to a full online gallery for $110 per year. Sedrat Arts, as a nonprofit multidisciplinary arts organization establishes a vehicle and support system where unconventional and visionary artistic endeavors are matched with resources, opportunities, and audiences in an atmosphere of creativity, support, and growth. SEEDArts (SouthEast Effective Development) serves as a model for visual and performing arts and arts education programs throughout the region. SEEDArts is Southeast Seattle’s leading, and in some disciplines, only provider of high quality, culturally relevant arts experiences for the area’s diverse residents. Programs include: Rainier Valley Cultural Center – SouthEast Seattle’s only community performing arts center. The Center offers rental space for community events, meetings and productions. Rainier Valley Youth Theatre (RVYT) – RVYT provides a progressive series of performing arts and cultural celebration experiences for young people aged 6-21, including a SummerSTAGE teen drama production; SummerARTs drama and visual arts education camps, educational residencies with housing communities and a Young Playwrights Festival. Columbia City Gallery – A cooperative gallery of 28 local artists presenting exhibits in diverse media. Located in the Columbia City Business District, the gallery includes special guest artists, classes, lectures and special events. Public Art Program – Their public art program works with professional artist and students to design and fabricate artwork for public spaces. This program also offers a design and consulting service for local developers to encourage the incorporation of public art in community development projects. SouthEast Seattle Arts Council (SESAC) – SESAC is the advocacy and outreach arm of SEEDArts. It is a membership organization with an independent advisory board with the mission of promoting arts and cultural opportunities in SE Seattle. Sev Shoon Arts Center for the experienced and aspiring artists. A printmaking studio offering small sized classes and facility rental with 24/7 access.
Sev Shoon Arts Center 2862 NW Market Street Seattle, WA 98107 206/782-2415 [email protected] www.sevshoon.com ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia 1901 NW Market Street Seattle, WA 98107 206/447-9226 [email protected] www.sbpac.com Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 18560 1st Avenue NE, PO Box 55354 Shoreline, WA 98155 206/417-4645 [email protected] www.shorelinearts.net Shunpike 3518 Fremont Avenue N, #118 Seattle, WA 98103 206/905-1026 [email protected] www.shunpike.org
ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia is a nonprofit community development financial institution that provides financing and business assistance to underserved entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community-building organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council provides exhibition opportunities on a competitive basis at both the Gallery at Shoreline Center and the Gallery at the Shoreline Historical Museum as well as offering residency programs for both visual and performing artists. Scripts written for the stage and screen are reviewed for the Readers Theater Series, which solicits scripts that are un-produced for consideration and honorariums. Shunpike strengthens the Seattle arts community by partnering with small and mid-size arts groups to develop the business tools they need to succeed. They offer fiscal sponsorship, fundraising assistance, grant writing, bookkeeping, strategic planning, and board development services for small- and mid-sized arts groups. In addition, they offer a series of free public workshops on various aspects of non-profit arts management.
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Sidereal Press & Print Studio has space for artists wishing to produce editions or monotypes. Custom relief printing and intaglio printmaking. Equipment includes three letterpresses (largest 26x20), two intaglio presses (largest 65x39), and complete facilities for platemaking and etching. Skagit Performing Arts Council advocates for, and supports performing arts in Skagit County providing a comprehensive listing of performing arts groups and their performance schedules as well as listings of organizations, venues and resources for music, dance and theater.
Sidereal Press & Print Studio 5840 Airport Way S, #114 Seattle, WA 98108 206/298-9803 www.siderealpress.com Skagit Performing Arts Council PO Box 793 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360/336-3245 [email protected] www.skagitarts.org Small Business Administration 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 1700 Seattle, WA 98101 800/659-2955 www.sba.gov or www.sba.gov/wa/seattle/
Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial, technical, management assistance and disaster recovery. They offer Start-up Kits, Small Business Resource Guides, workshops and seminars and small business loans (see the "Participation Lender List") as well as disaster loans (search "Disaster"). They also have resources for nonprofits. SBA publishes an enewsletter monthly called SBA Solutions, offering advice to those on their own in the business world. Washington State offices are located in Seattle and Spokane.
Small Business Service Bureau (SBSB) is a national small business organization whose Small Business Service Bureau members are self-employed, have home-based businesses, etc. SBSB offers a variety 554 Main St, PO Box 15014 of resources, group programs and discounts. Worchester, MA 01615 800/343-0939 [email protected] www.sbsb.com Social Security Administration offers income assistance and benefits to people who have a disability and meet the medical criteria for benefits. Social Security Administration 901 Lenora Street, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98121 800/772-1213 www.ssa.gov/disability/ Society of North American Goldsmiths 541/345-5689 [email protected] www.snagmetalsmith.org Society of Singers 15456 Ventura Blvd, Suite 304 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 866/767-7671 [email protected] www.singers.org Songwriters Guild of America 6430 Sunset Blvd, Suite 705 Hollywood, CA 90028 323/462-1108 [email protected] www.songwritersguild.com Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc. 18927 33rd Avenue W Lynnwood, WA 98036 800/803-7000 [email protected] www.soundviewinsurance.com Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company 3434 Martin Way E, Suite A Olympia, WA 98506 800/398-9048 [email protected] www.sparrowhawkco.com
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) is an organization for jewelers, designers and metalsmiths. Resources, a portion of SNAG's website, provides professional information on a variety of topics including a list of guilds and craft organizations, as well as professional guides to important craft topics. Society of Singers benefits the health and welfare or professional singers worldwide and awards scholarships to students pursuing their graduate education in the vocal arts. Emergency financial assistance toward basic necessities of life, brief counseling and case management services are provided to singers who have earned their living as paid vocalists for five years and more. Scholarship applications are available December 1 with a deadline of April 30 for the Fall semester. Songwriters Guild of America offers royalty collection, online critiques and workshops for the performing musical artist. Diamond members can participate in The Entertainment Industry Group Insurance Trust, a group medical and life insurance program designed expressly for those working in entertainment.
Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc. offers advice on personal and business insurance.
Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company offers consulting services for fundraising and organizational development.
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Spirit Heart Journeys Creativity Coach 206/632-7121 [email protected] www.spiritheartjourneys.com Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc. 1501 4th Avenue, #2000 Century Square Seattle, WA 98101 206/623-7035 or 800/526-0635 [email protected] www.sig-ins.com Springboard for the Arts 308 Prince Street, Suite 270 St. Paul, MN 55101 651/292-4381 [email protected] www.springboardforthearts.org StarvingArtistsLaw.com www.starvingartistslaw.com Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors 800/562-6900 [email protected] www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/shiba/def ault.asp Static Factory Media 500 Boren Avenue N Seattle, WA 98120 206/322-3569 Stone Soup Theatre 4035 Stone Way Avenue N Seattle, WA 98103 206/633-1883 [email protected] www.stonesouptheatre.com Studioboom 1122 E Pike Street, #1250 Seattle, WA 98122 206/349-5316 [email protected] www.studioboom.com Sund & Associates 800 A W Nickerson Seattle, WA 98119 206/284-8325 [email protected] Sunoasis Jobs www.sunoasis.com Surface Design Association PO Box 360 Sebastopol, CA 95473 707/829-3110 [email protected] www.surfacedesign.org
Spirit Heart Journeys offers creativity coaching for artists, writers, poets, theatre artists and other creative individuals. One-on-one coaching using all forms of creative inspiration—visual images, journaling, dreamwork, movement, poetry and play.
Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc. offers a full range of commercial property/casualty, employee benefits, and personal insurance products and services to clients large and small.
Springboard for the Arts’ mission is to cultivate a vibrant arts community by connecting artists with the skills, contacts, information and services they need to make a living and a life.
StarvingArtistsLaw.com is the launch pad for artists and writers looking for self-help legal information. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) provides volunteers that assist consumers through the SHIBA Helpline with choices and problems involving private health insurance, government programs, Medicare supplements, employment-related health benefits, managed care, long-term care insurance, and fraud/abuse questions.
Static Factory Media services include: recording services, web hosting and design services, print and design services.
Stone Soup Theatre has rehearsal space for rent at very reasonable prices. The space is appropriate for acoustic musicians, actors, and dancers. The 40-seat theatre is available for rental as rehearsal space and for performances.
Studioboom provides services including graphic design, media production and identity.
Sund & Associates offers business counsel for photographers.
Sunoasis Jobs posts job opportunities for writers, editors, copywriters, and copy editors. This site also provides regional job listings, online job resources, freelance and internship opportunities, and technical writing resources. Surface Design Association’s mission is to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities as well as in the general public through publications, exhibitions, conferences, and educational opportunities.
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Neil Sussman is a tax attorney available for consultation in all areas of entertainment law.
Sussman, Neil 10751 Densmore Avenue N Seattle, WA 98133 206/363-8070 [email protected] Sweet Relief Musicians Fund 65 S Grand Avenue, #209 Pasadena, CA 91105 626/792-2858 or 888/955-7880 [email protected] www.sweetrelief.org
Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. Sweet Relief also has a financial assistance program especially for retired or semi-retired older musicians, which helps pay living expenses.
SweetFox.com brings buyers and creative products and art to one place. Sweetfox is a SweetFox.com digital market run for underground artists by underground artists. Show your wares, exchange ideas with other artists, connect with art buyers, or purchase art and products. [email protected] www.sweetfox.com Tacoma Arts Commission supports arts organizations, activities and individual artists through funding programs. The Municipal Art Program dedicates 1% of capital construction costs to the creation of public art. They produce Tacoma Artists month each November which is a comprehensive calendar of arts activities and studio tours. Programs include the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) which recognizes high quality talent of the arists in the community and assists them in generating new work. Artists working in all disciplines including literary, performing, new media, and visual arts are encouraged to apply. Cross-disciplinary approaches are also encouraged. TakePartInArt.org is the events calendar of the Arts Coalition serving the King County area. Currently the site features a calendar of events of participating arts organizations along with promotions and news of special ticket offers and coupons for arts events as well as a listing of other Washington State arts organizations. Tenants Union is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that provides information to Washington State tenants and fights for stronger tenants' rights. Basic information about tenants’ rights is available on their website. The Union offices are open for walk-in consultations every business day. The Field offers programs that help independent artists create new artwork, manage their careers, and develop long-range strategies for sustaining a life in the arts. Each year, The Field serves over 1,500 artists in the disciplines of dance, theater, music, text, performance art and film/video through fiscal sponsorship and professional development. The Levee Breaking is an open arts community and everything resource to musicians, visual artists, film makers and arts related groups. The particular intent is to facilitate projects and empower artists by providing a network and resource for their work. The Stranger offers weekly listing for artists of all disciplines, housing and employment listings. They also produce an annual musicians directory. Tacoma Arts Commission 747 Market Street, Suite 1036 Tacoma, WA 98402 253/591-5192 [email protected] www.tacomaculture.org
TakePartInArt.org [email protected] www.takepartinart.org Tenants Union 5425 B Rainier Avenue S Seattle, WA 98188 206/723-0500 www.tenantsunion.org The Field 161 6th Avenue, 14th Floor New York, NY 10013 212/691-6969 [email protected] www.thefield.org The Levee Breaking www.theleveebreaking.com The Stranger 1535 11th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 [email protected] www.thestranger.com Theatre Communications Group [email protected] www.tcg.org
Theatre Communications Group offers ArtSEARCH, a national employment bulletin for the arts. Users can search by location, job type, and date. This service is updated every 3 days and lists up to 800 opportunities daily. Subscription fee.
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Theatre Puget Sound 305 Harrison Street, Suite 401-A Seattle, WA 98109 206/770-0370 [email protected] http://tpsonline.org
Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) is a leadership and service organization that advocates on behalf of and offers resources and services to theatre companies and individual theatre artists in the Puget Sound region. A member-driven organization, TPS nurtures a healthy, vibrant theatre community; develops ties among theatre professionals; raises the national and international visibility of the region’s theatre; and develops new, diverse audiences. The mission of Theatre Puget Sound is to promote the spiritual and economic necessity of theatre to the public, and to unify and strengthen the theatre community through programs, resources, advocacy and services. TPS strengthens the regional theatre community by providing educational programming, diverse and costeffective resources for both individuals and organizations, advocacy on both local and national platforms, and services that strive to improve the quality of life for our region’s theatre artists. TPS unifies the regional theatre community by acting as a physical and virtual gathering place. TPS manages both rehearsal and performance spaces and produces the Gregory A. Falls Sustained Achievement Award luncheon and the TPS Unified General Auditions. TPS also has one of the most active virtual communities in the nation that hosts an interactive website, talent database, message boards and community listserv. TheRainierValley.com has a webpage of Native American Services in the Seattle area, plus other American Indian resources such as health, legal and educational resources.
TheRainierValley.com 3438 10th Avenue W Seattle, WA 98119 206/355-5141 [email protected] www.therainiervalley.com/native_american. html Third World Newsreel 545 8th Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10018 212/947-9277 [email protected] www.twn.org Thomas & Pratt Insurance 1223 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 590 Santa Monica, CA 90403 877/334-6327 [email protected] www.fineartguy.com Tim Tyler Creative Internet Solutions 120 State Avenue NE, #260 Olympia, WA 98501 360/539-5294 [email protected] www.timtyler.com Town Hall 1119 8th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 206/652-4255 [email protected] www.townhallseattle.org Trans Artists [email protected] www.transartists.nl TriggerStreet.com www.triggerstreet.com Tryptos Studio Collective 5227 Leary Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107 206/783-6997 [email protected]
Third World Newsreel serves as a fiscal sponsor of independent film and electronic media productions, as well as artistic, educational and cultural projects emphasizing people of color and their concerns.
Thomas & Pratt Insurance has insurance policies for artists.
Tim Tyler builds websites for artists of all disciplines.
Town Hall is Seattle's community culture center located in the historic First Hill neighborhood, on the edge of downtown. Town Hall showcases the community's cultural energy with diverse music, arts and humanities, civic discourse and world culture programming. Space in Town Hall is available for rent at reasonable prices, with discounted rates for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Trans Artists is an independent foundation that informs artists of any discipline about international artist-in-residence programs and other opportunities for artists to stay and work elsewhere 'for art's sake.' Their free database comprises more than 700 artist-inresidence programs, listed by region and discipline. TriggerStreet.com offers free online workshops and showcases for fledgling filmmakers.
Tryptos Studio Collective is a group of working artists cooperating to sustain studio space conducive to creating art. Located in Old Ballard, the space is productive, convenient and satisfying as well as cost-effective.
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United Indians of All Tribes Foundation provides vital social and educational services to more than 25,000 Native Americans, from early child development and family counseling to housing homeless youth and preparing meals for the elderly.
United Indians Of All Tribes Foundation PO Box 99100 Seattle, WA 98199 206/285-4425 [email protected] www.unitedindians.com United States Department of Agriculture 1835 Black Lake Blvd SW, Suite B Olympia, WA 98512 360/704-7740 www.rurdev.usda.gov United Way of King County 720 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 206/461-3700 [email protected] www.uwkc.org US Copyright Office Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20559 202/707-3000 www.copyright.gov US Patent and Trademark Office Patent & Trademark Office, Mail Stop USPTO Contact Center, PO Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313 800/786-9199 [email protected] www.uspto.gov Velocity Dance Center 915 E Pine Street, #200 Seattle, WA 98122 206/325-8773 [email protected] www.velocitydancecenter.org Vernia, Claudia 206/714-3074 [email protected]
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a Rural Housing Service program assisting homeowners, homebuyers and tenants in rural areas. Services include loan programs, home repair programs, rental assistance and utility assistance.
United Way of King County offers a variety of training sessions for staff and board members of nonprofits. They also in partnership with the King County EICT Campaign will provide free tax preparation services at sites across King County. Taxes will be prepared by IRS trained and certified volunteers and electronically filed for a rapid refund. Individuals can also learn about opportunities they have to make the most of their tax returns through opening or expanding savings accounts, repairing their credit and improving financial and budgeting skills. US Copyright Office offers information on copyright issues and law as well as information on registering art work.
US Patent and Trademark Office offers information on patents and trademarks. Also has a section specifically for artists, musicians and authors.
Velocity Dance Center offers dance classes, workshops, and a Guest Artist Series, which brings in artists from around the world to share their perspectives, keeping Seattle’s dance scene current with artistic global standards.
Claudia Vernia offers real estate services for the artist interested in owning housing and/or studio space.
Victory Music supports acoustic, jazz, blues and folk music in the Northwest by fostering a community that nurtures musical growth, creativity, and the appreciation of acoustic music. Its programs include: The Victory Review Publication, monthly magazine featuring columns, reviews, events calendar, and more; Open Mics in Tacoma, Seattle, and Bellevue; and musician referral. $30 membership fee. Video Data Bank (VDB) is the leading resource in the United States for videotapes by and about contemporary artists. The VDB collections feature innovative video work made by artists from an aesthetic, political or personal point of view.
Victory Music PO Box 2254 Tacoma, WA 98401 253/428-0832 [email protected] www.victorymusic.org Video Data Bank 112 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 312/345-3550 [email protected] www.vdb.org Viewpoint Gallery/Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital/Northeast Health 1270 Belmont Avenue Schenectady, NY 12308 518/386-3520 [email protected]
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital is the home of the Viewpoint Gallery. For over 75 years Sunnyview has been leading the field in physical rehabilitation in upstate New York. In an effort to fulfill the hospital's mission to improve the lives of of people with disabilities and those of their families, the gallery collects artwork created exclusively by artists with disabilities from its national exhibition. By exhibiting the collection throughout the hospital, it is hoped the artwork will inspire patients, staff and visitors to reach beyond their limitations and explore their own creativity.
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Visual AIDS 526 W 26th Street, #510 New York, NY 10001 212/627-9855 [email protected] www.visualaids.org Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince Street Rochester, NY 14607 585/442-8676 x101 [email protected] www.vsw.org/afterimage Voice of Dance 850 College Avenue Kentfield, CA 94904 415/460-5150 [email protected] www.voiceofdance.com Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts The Paley Building,1 E 53rd Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 [email protected] www.vlany.org VSA Arts of Washington 305 Harrison Street, Suite 303 Seattle, WA 98109 206/443-1843 [email protected] www.vsaaw.org Vulcan Productions PO Box 3005 Seattle, WA 98104 [email protected] www.clearblueskyfilms.com Washington Assistive Technology Foundation 100 S King Street Seattle, WA 98104 206/328-5116 [email protected] www.watf.org Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers 2120 State Avenue NE, Suite 220 Olympia, WA 98506 360/786-9722 www.wacmhc.org Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program, Washington State Department of Health PO Box 47859 Olympia, WA 98504 888/438-2247 [email protected] www.doh.wa.gov/wbchp/
Visual AIDS strives to increase public awareness of AIDS through the visual arts by creating programs of exhibitions, events, and publications. By mobilizing the visual arts communities, Visual AIDS raises money to provide direct services to artists living with HIV/AIDS. Some of these services include: ongoing free photo-documentation of artwork; artist materials grants to low income artists with HIV/AIDS; opportunities to exhibit work; and other basic referral services. Visual Studies Workshop has more than 300 exhibition announcements, calls for work, and job and funding opportunities published in every issue of its subscription based magazine "Afterimage" which exists as an online blog as well.
Voice Of Dance is an online resource for dance artists including educational, grant, professional opportunities and health resources.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts delivers pro bono and low cost legal services and information to over 10,000 members of the New York arts community each year. Services include mediations, advocating and education. They offer an online resource directory regarding copyright laws, property laws and other arts related business information. VSA Arts of Washington, an international nonprofit organization, aims to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides publications, resources, awards and events for artists with disabilities.
Vulcan Productions is an independent film production company founded to originate, develop and finance creatively driven, inventive motion picture and documentary projects. Vulcan Productions seeks to initiate, develop and finance independent film projects of substance and enduring significance. Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF) is dedicated to improving the socio-economic circumstances of people with disabilities through access to technology. WATF provides low-interest loans to help Washington residents with disabilities obtain the technologies and business equipment they need to live independently and to succeed at school, at work, at play and in the community.
Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC) promotes health and human services for the underserved people in Washington State; ensuring that all Washingtonians have access to primary health care, regardless of geographic location, nationality, income level or insurance status.
Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program (WBCHP) is designed to provide uninsured and underinsured women aged 40-64 with breast and cervical cancer screenings. WBCHP has designated screening sites throughout the state.
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Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self-Help) is a nonprofit organization fostering economic self-sufficiency through self-employment training and lending services to low income women, people with disabilities, immigrants and others. Washington CASH helps potential entrepreneurs create businesses by offering: initial business training, access to small credit through a peer-lending model, ongoing technical assistance and mentoring. Dedicated to helping filmmakers bring their vision to the small and big screens, WashingtonFilmWorks (WFW) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization that offers funding assistance to commercials, television and feature films shooting in Washington State. WFW offers funding assistance of up to 20% of total in-state Qualified Expenditures (including labor and talent who are Washington state residents) to commercial, television and feature film productions selected to be funded by WFW. Washington Health Foundation offers a direct service program that assists families and individuals in finding appropriate health care regardless of ability to pay.
Washington Community Alliance for SelfHelp 1912 E Madison Street Seattle, WA 98122 206/352-1945 [email protected] www.washingtoncash.org Washington Film Works 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 1515 Seattle, WA 98101 206/461-5809 [email protected] www.washingtonfilmworks.org Washington Health Foundation 300 Elliott Avenue W, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98119 206/285-6355 [email protected] www.whf.org Washington Lawyers for the Arts 1525 4th Avenue, 8th Floor Seattle, WA 98101 206/328-7053 [email protected] http://theWLA.org Washington Mediation Association PMB #1095, 1122 E Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 253/370-1215 [email protected] www.washingtonmediation.org Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association 108 Ironwood Place E Wenatchee, WA 98802 509/886-0235 [email protected] www.wotfa.org Washington Poets Association [email protected] www.washingtonpoets.org
Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) offers The Arts Legal Clinic, a 30-minute private consultation with a lawyer specializing in arts and entertainment law for artists and arts organizations. The clinic is offered every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm. An appointment is required. The suggested fee is $20. WLA also offers monthly brown bag seminars on legal issues of interest to artists and provides speakers to arts organizations through its speakers bureau program. Washington Mediation Association (WMA) is a nonprofit, statewide organization of individuals and groups involved in mediation in Washington State. Mediators help individuals with neighborhood problems, landlord/tenant issues, small money claims, consumer complaints, employer/employee grievances not involving a union and many other issues. Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association (WOTFA) serves to preserve and promote old time fiddling and related arts.
Washington Poets Association is a member-based, online organization for poets that offers contests, information, submission opportunities and resources.
Washington Small Business Development Centers is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, Western Washington University, the US Small Business Administration and others. Counselors provide one-on-one, confidential assistance at no charge for management and technical business affairs, such as: start, purchase or sale of a business; choosing and incorporating new technology; financial management; business plan development; market plan development; and business research. They also offer online business resources and affordable business workshops and seminars. Centers are located around Washington State. Washington State Arts Alliance (WSAA) is the leading statewide arts advocacy organization working to promote public funding, legislation, and policy favorable to the arts. Working in tandem with WSAA works to increase knowledge, understanding, appreciation and practice of the arts in Washington State through communication and education. Together, both organizations are building on nearly thirty years of history to create a voice for the arts in Washington State.
Washington Small Business Development Center PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99201 509/358-7765 [email protected] www.wsbdc.org Washington State Arts Alliance & Foundation 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 206/448-1909 [email protected] www.wsartsalliance.com
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Washington State Arts Commission 711 Capital Way S, Suite 600, PO Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504 360/753-3860 [email protected] www.arts.wa.gov
Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) cultivates an environment for creative expression by supporting artists in a variety of ways. The Art in Public Places Program manages the Public Artist Roster, a competitive roster of professional artists eligible for 1/2 of 1% for art projects. The Community Arts Development Program provides arts management information, training, consultation and professional development travel grants for attendance at workshops, conferences, or other learning opportunities. The Folk Arts Program provides Apprenticeship grants to master artists to instruct others in traditional arts, and Fellowship Awards, to recognize outstanding traditional artists for their contributions to their culture and community. The Arts in Education Program maintains a Roster of Teaching Artists as a resource directory of high quality teaching artists who are especially well suited for working with K-12 public schools. There are also internships and work study positions offered through several programs. Washington State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service matching clients with lawyers and legal services in communities across Washington State.
Washington State Bar Association 2101 4th Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 800/945-9722 [email protected] www.wsba.org Washington State Film Office 2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600 Seattle, WA 98121 206/256-6151 [email protected] www.filmwashington.com
Washington State Film Office works with all types of productions to facilitate their needs from project conception through completion, including: script breakdown, location scouting, liaison referral, accommodations, permits, county or federal filming guidelines, troubleshooting, roads, weather, and incentives. Databases available include: The Northwest Production Index, a full service production manual with listings from accountants to writers and everything in between. The Washington State PreProduction Manual, everything you need to know about film production in the state. They offer a Location Library, by appointment only, which is available to search for locations using either fixed categories or your own keywords. Washington State Health Care Authority offers Basic Health, a public health plan subsidized by the State of Washington. A limited number of openings are available for individuals whose income is too high to qualify for public assistance (Medicaid) but too low to afford individual coverage. Costs are based on a sliding scale.
Washington State Health Care Authority, Basic Health PO Box 42683 Olympia, WA 98504 800/660-9840 www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov Washington State Health Insurance Pool PO Box 1090 Great Bend, KS 67530 800/877-5187 www.wship.org Washington State Media Directory 1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98104 206/621-6475 www.washingtonstatemediadirectory.com Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner 800/562-6900 [email protected] www.insurance.wa.gov Washington Women in Need 1849 114th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425/451-8838 [email protected] www.wawomeninneed.org Weintraub, Adam 417 E Pine Street #202 Seattle, WA 98122 206/817-4686 [email protected] www.adamw.com
Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP) provides health insurance to Washington residents who have been denied coverage.
Washington State Media Directory provides detailed news media information for Washington State. It lists print and broadcast news media in Western and Eastern Washington, with a supplemental section including trade/special interest publications, wire services, news bureaus and Washington, DC correspondents. Artist Trust has a hard copy available in their Artists' Assets Area. Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner offers a variety of resources for consumers with insurance questions and concerns.
Washington Women in Need (WWIN) is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income women in time of need with funding for health care. WWIN pays health care providers for dental services, health care insurance premiums, hearing test and hearing aids, mammograms, mental health counseling, preventive physical exams, vision exams and eyeglasses. Low-income women, 18 and older residing in the state of Washington are eligible to apply. Adam Weintraub photographs on a contractual basis for publications, events and individual artists, including artwork.
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Peggy Weiss directs the Art Program at Harborview Medical Center, and is the founder Weiss, Peggy and director of Real Art Ventures, a full-service arts advising service. With more than 25 years of experience in non-profit, corporate and public art administration, Weiss can [email protected] or assist with project management, curatorial services, referrals, collection stewardship, [email protected] critical review, media relations, and catalogue development. Particular expertise in the implementation of international projects. WenatcheeMusic.com serves to provide fun and useful music content, promote local musicians, venues, school music programs and community music groups and provide free exposure and publicity for Wenatchee Area musicians, community or school music group leaders. WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation) is dedicated to strengthening the arts within the Western States. WESTAF provides a number of online programs and services including an artists registry, searchable employment database, blogs and newsletters, online submission technologies and much more. WenatcheeMusic.com 509/664-8961 or 509/669-2105 [email protected] www.wenatcheemusic.com WESTAF 1743 Wazee Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 303/629-1166 or 888/562-7232 [email protected] www.westaf.org Whidbey Island Center for the Arts 565 Camano Avenue Langley, WA 98260 360/221-8268 [email protected] www.wicaonline.com White Columns 320 W 13th Street New York, NY 10014 212/924-4212 [email protected] www.whitecolumns.org Wiant Productions 1102 22nd Street Port Townsend, WA 99368 360/385-1188 [email protected] www.wiant.net Will Rogers Memorial Fund 10045 Riverside Drive, 3rd Floor Toluca Lake, CA 91602 888/994-3863 [email protected] www.wrinstitute.org/about/entertain.html Withoutabox 10061 Riverside Drive, #559 Toluca Lake, CA 91602 818/973-2268 [email protected] www.withoutabox.com Woman Made Gallery 685 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 312/738-0400 [email protected] www.womanmade.org
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) rents their facilities for performances and other events. For a list of fees and rental agreement visit their website.
White Columns has a curated online digital artist registry for emerging artists and is designed for curators, gallerists and collectors interested in searching out new work. White Columns is a not-for-profit gallery in New York which is open to the public, free of charge, eleven months per year and presents new exhibitions every six weeks of emerging artists working localy and across the country. Wiant Productions offers resources for corporate, commercial, industrial video communications including film, video and DVD applications.
Will Rogers Memorial Fund provides short-term financial assistance with payment of rehabilitative medical expenses to members of the entertainment industry who are unable to work due to a medical disability. The industry member's spouse and children are also eligible. In addition to financial support, the Will Rogers Memorial Fund also provides information and referral services. Withoutabox, the International Film Festival Submission System, provides filmmaker services and lists over 1,400 festivals online. It's free to filmmakers.
Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is dedicated to promoting the equal placement of women's art in the world. Through programming which examines the female experience, the organization educates and serves as a forum for dialogue between artists and the community. Woman Made Gallery supports and cultivates the diverse contributions of women artists through exhibitions, educational programs and community outreach. WMG offers stimulating and educational programs with a focus on women artists, performers and writers who share an interest in the interaction of the arts in contemporary culture. Women Environmental Artists Directory offers free listings for women arts professionals concerned with environmental issues. The directory is circulated as a hard copy publication nationally and extending to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. Listing in the directory, on the web or in hard copy, is open to all women arts professionals concerned with environmental issues, methods, and/or materials in any media.
Women Environmental Artists Directory 4227 M.L. King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94609 510/549-3775 [email protected] www.weadartists.org
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Women Make Movies 462 Broadway, Suite 500 W New York, NY 10013 212/925-0606 [email protected] www.wmm.com Working Today 45 Main Street, Suite 710 Brooklyn, NY 11201 866/420-5807 [email protected] www.workingtoday.org Works Consulting 16249 Main Street Bellevue, WA 98008 425/644-2642 [email protected] www.works-consulting.com WorkSource 360/438-4123 or 877/872-5627 or www.go2worksource.com Write Habit [email protected] www.writehabit.org Youngstown Cultural Arts Center 4408 Delridge Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 206/935-2999 http://youngstownarts.org
Women Make Movies (WMM) is a multicultural, multiracial, nonprofit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women. WMM provides services to women film and video makers through its Distribution Service and the Production Assistance Program which provides training, fiscal sponsorship and information services to independent media artists. Working Today is a national nonprofit membership organization that represents the needs and concerns of the independent workforce through advocacy, information and service. Working Today provides access to free legal and financial advice, tax information, resource referrals, and a political voice for relevant issues. Their website offers a toolkit with useful links and information. Works Consulting is dedicated to assisting in the development of creative projects of all kinds. Clients range from nationally recognized retail stores, non-profit organizations and creatively driven businesses to individual artists and craftspeople.
WorkSource Centers in Washington State offer free use of computers, copiers, phones, faxes, and other career resources, Internet access, job referral and placement and various training and classes. The Work Source website offers links to local online newspapers as well as national job boards and company sites. Write Habit provides new and emerging writers of literary fiction, poetry and nonfiction with tips and tools to help them write regularly and submit their work. The site features a quarterly column and annotated links to literary magazines, MFA programs, first book awards, and other opportunities for new and emerging writers. Youngstown offers affordable rental spaces suitable for a variety of uses from live performances, classes and workshops to business, civic and social occasions. Available resources in over 25,000 square feet of public space include a recording studio, media lab, 150 seat performance venue, movement studio, workshop, promenade gallery, and convenient conference and classroom spaces. All spaces are available for rental to the public. Rates vary depending on type of user, time of day, and specific location. Jennifer Zwick offers web design services for artists of all media.
Zwick, Jennifer [email protected] www.jenniferzwick.com
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ARTICLE #1: FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WHAT IS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP?
Since most foundation funding is awarded to nonprofits rather than to individuals, affiliating yourself with an organization or obtaining a fiscal sponsor can increase your likelihood of receiving funding. Sponsors are thirdparty groups that collaborate with you to meet funders' requirements. You provide the idea and the manpower; the sponsor provides the track record and credibility. Why is fiscal sponsorship necessary? The Internal Revenue Service decides which charitable contributions are tax-deductible. In order to insure that the donor will be able to take a charitable deduction for their gifts on their federal income taxes, most donors prefer to give to organizations that have been granted tax-exempt status under IRS Code Section 501(c)3. You can apply for these restricted grants if you can find a non-profit organization that is willing to serve as a "fiscal sponsor" (sometimes referred to as a fiscal agent or non-profit umbrella) for your project. Most such affiliations with fiscal sponsors are rather formal, based on a written contract that spells out who will do what, and some sponsors will extract a fee for this service. How can you tell when you need a sponsor? Here are some specific cases where sponsorship of an individual grant applicant is indicated: If your idea for a grant requires access to facilities and services that you cannot provide. Should your idea be controversial or involve some element of risk, funders might shy away from it unless you find a reputable sponsor to endorse the idea and lend you credibility. If the idea you have in mind will have substantial projected impact on your community, then you probably need a well regarded community agency as your sponsor. In each of these examples, the determination of whether or not affiliation with a sponsor would be beneficial rests on the nature of the grant idea combined with the requirements of the funder. The choices concerning what kind you need and how structured or loose the relationship should be are up to you. The following types of organizations may serve as sponsors for individual grant seekers. Many have done so in the past: universities, local art associations, arts organizations, colleges, museums, research institutions, professional societies, historical societies, nonprofit performing groups, scientific societies, social /recreational clubs, community foundations, veterans' groups, religious groups, churches This list is not comprehensive. You are most likely already affiliated with several groups that might serve as sponsors for your grant project. In the instance in which this is not the case, the list is provided as a starting point to help get you started in determining what type of organization to approach. Of course, the most important criterion for an effective sponsor is that this organization enhance, not detract from, the development and funding potential of your grant idea. The selection of the right sponsor is crucial. Funders carefully examine institutional factors before they award you a grant. They will question whether the local setting and conditions are appropriate, whether available facilities like laboratories, storage, and support services are adequate, and especially whether your grant project seems to have strong community support. Since one advantage of organizational sponsorship is that it provides you with credibility, it is important that you select a sponsor with a good reputation and a rapport with its own funders. The only way to ascertain this is to make discreet inquiries among staff or board members as well as others. It is, therefore, important that you choose a sponsor whose top management is sympathetic with the implementation of your ideas. Ideally, the leadership of the sponsoring organization should view your grant project as a beneficial extension of the organization's own services. What are the advantages for the sponsor? The advantages to the organization sponsoring you will vary depending upon the nature of your grant idea and the type of sponsor. The best way to begin the process of selling your idea is to list what advantages you can foresee for potential sponsors. Such as: enhanced public image, wider name recognition, attraction of new funders to the sponsoring organization, and honors and prestige if the endeavor meets with success. What is the process? One of the major obstacles to an individual applicant's receiving funding is not knowing how to go about finding a sponsor to apply for their grant. Speak with your colleagues, and, especially, with the experts. You may be surprised that an individual will take the time to speak with you or answer your letter with
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some valuable insights. Call or write associations in your field to determine who's doing what, who has been funded, and who has a good reputation. Once you've established your identity as an individual with similar interests, you may find the leaders and staff of such associations more than willing to chat with you. Ideally, you get the sponsor to act in a limited capacity as a fiscal agent or an in name-only sponsor. Under this type of sponsoring arrangement, the organization performs a channeling function. It assumes expenditure responsibility for the grant money, removing the burden somewhat from the funder. As a grant seeker this kind of limited sponsoring arrangement guarantees you some degree of independence. First, you and the sponsor need to sign a letter of agreement about the terms of the sponsorship. Since the donors will be making their checks out to the fiscal sponsor, you need to be certain that you have a written promise from the sponsor that they will give you the funds that are donated for your project. You also need to fully understand any fees or commissions that the sponsor plans to charge. The individual grant seeker can and should create a sponsoring arrangement that benefits him and his grant idea, while not losing sight of the motivation of the funder. The sponsor will want a promise from you that you will not do anything that will jeopardize their 501(c)3 status. This means that your project must be "organized and operated for charitable purposes" (i.e. not a for-profit venture). You are allowed to earn a fair salary for your work on the project, but investors are not allowed to make a profit from the project. Once the sponsorship agreement is in place, the donors can make their checks out to the fiscal sponsor. The sponsor deposits the checks and issues thank-you letters to the donors for their tax records. As the project moves forward, the sponsor reimburses the artists for expenses, maintains the books, and prepares any needed tax forms. Usually the sponsor deducts a small percentage (5-10%) of the total donations as a service charge for handling the sponsorship. Sometimes there are additional fees to set up the sponsorship. A couple of things to be aware of, by being associated with a fiscal sponsor, the project can also be added as a rider to their insurance coverage (liability), bulk rate permit, resale permit, and sales tax exemption in some cases. It is important to remember that the sponsoring organization becomes legally and financially responsible for your project when they agree to sponsor you. Most sponsors will ask you to file progress reports, and it is extremely important to have clear and open communication. It is usually more convenient to select a sponsoring organization that is geographically close to you. What is the role of Individual Donors? Grants from organizations are not the only way to fund a project. Individuals can be major contributors as well. You can solicit individuals if your fiscal sponsor will agree. (To avoid situations where you and the sponsor are soliciting the same person, your sponsor may place restrictions on your individual solicitations.) People who already know your work are the people who are most likely to give money to you and people are more likely to donate if they can get a tax deduction due to your having a fiscal sponsor.
ARTICLE #2: STUDIO EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS STUDIO EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST Before the Shaking Starts
Choose an out-of-town contact that your friends, family, and art contacts know as your emergency headquarters. You may only have one place to contact before the phones and electricity are shut down, and it will help keep everyone informed. Keep exits clear. This is difficult to do when artists are often working in small spaces, but critical. Secure objects that could fall on people or could block access to an exit. Identify a safe place in every room - under a sturdy table or against an inside wall where nothing but cotton balls can fall on you. Build storage racks to enclose and store materials. These racks must be secured with brackets or screws to a wall or pillar. Secure objects stored on these racks with strapping or rope.
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Photograph and inventory ALL of your artwork and equipment. This can be done simply with index cards and snap-shots, or recorded and stored electronically. Send these records to your emergency headquarters for off-site safe keeping. Store items appropriately (see earthquake preparedness). For portable objects such as a toolbox, fasten neoprene or a non-skid compound like shelf liner on the underside of the objects, or on shelves, to prevent sliding. For fragile objects that might bump or slide into each other, place padding or separators between the objects - use foam, cardboard, or crumpled newspaper. Secure hazardous materials. Prepare an Earthquake Kit for your home and studio with first aid items, essential medications, water, canned food, can opener, protective clothing, sleeping bag, radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
During the Shaking
Drop under a sturdy table and protect your eyes by pressing your face against your arm. If there's not a table or desk nearby, sit on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you. If you are in bed, stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground. If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place. Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
After the Shaking Stops
Expect aftershocks. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Eliminate potential fire hazards. Turn off gas if you smell gas or think there is a leak. If the power goes out, don’t use candles for light in case there is a gas leak – use a flashlight. Listen to the radio for instructions. Don’t clean-up right away. Take some time to document the damage to your artwork and/or workspace. This documentation is often extremely valuable for insurance or emergency grant funding purposes.
Basic Considerations for Studio Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake preparedness is a matter of common sense and taking a few actions based upon simple physics. The hazards in a studio may involve materials that can be toxic, flammable, or otherwise hazardous in their own right. Such materials may be heavy enough to create a hazard by falling. Valuable artwork and equipment can be damaged or cause destruction that is often very costly to replace and repair. Such damage may represent a loss of a large amount of effort and artistic expression. 1. Address Human Safety: The primary concern should be the protection of life and limb. No matter how valuable objects may be, hazards to human safety must be addressed first. Identify large or heavy objects that could fall on people or could block access to the exit from the building. Look for large objects on upper shelves, stacks of lumber, or sets of shelving that are not secured to walls. Damage in earthquakes is caused in three basic ways; almost all damage can be attributed to objects tipping over, objects colliding into other objects or surfaces and objects falling off of shelves, tables, pedestals, etc. 2. Don't Procrastinate: Measures taken to reduce risk need not be complex or expensive; small measures can make a huge difference. Securing a set of shelves with a couple of screws fastened to a wall is a great example. This will secure the shelves from tipping and thus make objects less likely to fall off the shelves and cause harm to a person, other objects, or itself. 3. Be Practical: Measures must be easy to use and appropriate to the function of each studio. Any prevention method that is awkward or inconvenient will soon be abandoned, and thus become a waste of energy and money. Will artwork be stored for a long time, or will it be moved periodically? (Short term storage should be
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limited; securing artwork in the safest manner often requires long-term measures that are not as easy to deinstall.)
Risk Reduction for the Studio Protect Against Tipping and Tripping Hazards
Secure unstable items to more stable ones such as walls, pillars, or mounts, thus limiting motion. Lower the center of gravity by placing heavier items on lower shelves. Lay tall things on their sides. Place weights inside vessels (so they act like a child's punching clown). Fasten items to a base that has a larger footprint and is thus harder to tip. Enclose items so they are contained in a box or other structure with a wider footprint and thus a lower center of gravity. Allow items to slide on the surface where they are sitting as long as they aren't able to slide and fall off. Anchor small objects such as glass and glazed ceramics with dental wax, "quake" wax or silicone (these items can be purchased at most art supply stores or neighborhood Drug & Grocery Stores.) This is a very effective technique, especially when coupled with the addition of weight so this will lower the center of gravity. Use three to four small balls of wax on the bottom of object. Place object on substrate (shelf or pedestal) with a slight twist. Remove in same fashion to shear wax layer. Do not use on low fire ceramics as wax can pull pieces from poorly vitrified ceramics as well as pulling gold leaf decoration from porcelain. Wax can also migrate into unfinished surfaces.
Prevent Against Collision Hazards
Increase bottom friction and lower center of gravity. Place padding or separators between objects. On a set of shelving that has been secured against tipping, a grouping of objects such as ceramics or glass are best placed close together with foam, cardboard, or even folded newspaper between them to allow minimum movement.
Prevent Against Falling Hazards
Limit the availability of edges by applying a lip to a surface or stretching a light rope or bungee across the opening of a set of shelves to limit the ability of objects to fall off the shelves. With 2D work hung on walls, secure the lower edge so that the panel cannot flap and stress the hanging attachments. "Secure-T" security fasteners will retain lower edge best, but rubberized poster adhesive putty will secure bottoms fairly well. (This is not an archival product so keep off actual art surfaces.) Upper hanging hardware must be well secured. For pedestals anchor objects with wax or a mount.
Other Hazards in the Studio Hazardous Materials
All flammables should be in a steel flammables cabinet approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that is secured to a wall. The greatest concern is with breakage and spillage, especially of those materials in use at any given time. Equip all storage cabinets with doors that latch. Use boxes or plastic tubs or containers to sequester and contain the spillable contents. Use a wheeled cart with tray type shelves to help contain any spillage as well as allow limited dislocation. Buy materials in plastic containers, when possible. If you've transferred hazardous materials out of their original package, make sure the new package is labeled with its hazardous contents. Gas cylinders for welding or other purposes must be secured to a wall to keep from tipping over. Even sets on two wheeled welding carts must be secured. Caution: Gas cylinders are under high-pressure so if damaged they can explode or become a flying projectile. When purchasing a gas cylinder, please consult with sales staff regarding tank safety precautions.
Equipment and Tools
Lumber and awkward sized materials should be secured with eyebolts into wall studs at strategic intervals and nylon rope to snug up stacks.
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Build storage racks to enclose and store materials. These racks must be well built and secured to a wall or pillar. Paintings and Panels should be secured with the same techniques as above. Glass, ceramics and fragile items should be placed on foam-lined shelves with separators or foam cavities to isolate objects from one another. "Chock" rounded objects with foam to keep them from rolling. Store objects in boxes with padding and separators.
Large tools
Secure to walls or pillars. Lower the center of gravity with weight at the bottom. Fasten base to larger footprint of plywood. Fasten base to floor. Place tool on mobile base to allow limited dislocation.
Small tools
Store in cabinets with latching doors. Put neoprene or rubber compounds on underside of toolboxes to increase friction. Use racking system to organize and secure tools in convenient locations.
ARTICLE #3: SAFETY
As a visual artist, it’s hard to consider health and safety concerns a top priority in creating art when you can sometimes scarcely finance your work or find the time to complete it. However, taking the time to consider and assess the risks associated with any art-making activity and spending money on basic safety measures is a necessity. Instead of relating numerous horror stories to convey the importance of safety in the arts, here are some basic safety topics to encourage you to either get started or heighten your awareness of safety as a valuable investment in your artistic future. While these issues are particularly relevant to visual artists, artists in all disciplines can benefit from this information.
Fire Hazards & Prevention
Locate exits and devise an escape plan in case of a fire. Equip your studio with at least one ABC all-purpose fire extinguisher and smoke detector. Install extinguishers near exits and potential fire hazards. Familiarize yourself with the operation of that particular fire extinguisher. Inspect the extinguisher annually. It may need to be professionally recharged or checked over time. Consult the local fire station with your questions.
Electrical Fire Prevention
Inspect electrical wiring and electrical system to make sure that they are in good shape and that they are rated for the amount of power you are pulling from the system. Inspect all tool and machine power cords for damage, as well as any extensions cords you may be using.
Flammable Material Care
Be aware of all flammable and combustible materials and liquids in your workspace, especially solvents and other chemicals. Always check the label of any material for safe handling and storage instructions. Store these items appropriately and away from potential sources of ignition. You may consider purchasing an anti-flammable storage cabinet. These units need to be properly grounded and ventilated. Waste solvents and solvent-soaked rags should be stored properly in an anti-flammable waste container.
Other Fire Safety Concerns
Wear fire resistant clothing like cotton and wool if welding, soldering, glassblowing, or using an open flame. Protect against flying sparks in the workspace. Keep collection systems and machine motors free of flammable dusts and filters. Keep all passageways clean and unobstructed.
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ARTICLE #3: SAFETY , cont’d Personal Protective Equipment
The cost of personal safety equipment should be considered a business expense, just like studio rent and material costs. Every artist should own and make use of all of the items listed below.
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation includes more than an open window or door in your workspace. Choose an appropriate type of ventilation for you. Pick dilution ventilation if working with small amounts of moderate toxins. Dilution ventilation is where clean outside air is brought into the workspace to dilute any toxic gases to safe levels and then the air is exhausted outside. The most effective ventilation solution is local ventilation, where toxic fumes, mists, and dusts are sucked away from the area in which you are working and are vented to the outside by using a tube or hood to capture the toxins as you work, some sort of duct to carry the contaminated air outside, and an exhaust fan to pull the contaminated air through the system. The tube or hood should be placed as close to the work area or source of contamination as possible. Be sure that there is an adequate supply of clean or fresh air coming in to your workspace. Make sure that the exhaust fan is not located near any clean air intakes, or exhausted contaminated air will re-enter your work space. Design and construct ducts with minimal and gradual bends and the proper length to operate successfully.
Respirators
Use a respirator in addition to, never in place of, a properly ventilated workspace. Make sure that the respirator is the correct size for your face. Have a safety supply company representative or sales person help with selecting the correct cartridge or filter for your specific needs. Acids require an acid-gas cartridge; bases and alkalis necessitate an ammonia cartridge; dusts, mists, fumes, and other chemicals require the use of a toxic dust filter, and solvents require an organic vapor cartridge. All cartridges and filters should be changed as indicated on the directions for their use. When not in use, respirators should be kept in a sealed plastic bag to preserve the absorption of filters/cartridges and should be wiped clean regularly.
Gloves
Use the appropriate type of glove to prevent chemicals, solvents or toxic materials, from entering your body through skin contact. Replace gloves as frequently as is necessary. The contact with toxic substances will make the gloves degrade over time. Use tweezers or tongs to handle toxic materials in order to reduce the exposure to your hands and fingers. Use specialty gloves for metalworking, glass working, and other special operations.
Face and Eye Protection
Use safety glasses or goggles for protection against impact, as well as those worn for infrared and ultraviolet radiation and chemical splash protection. Have a safety supply company representative or salesperson help you select the proper safety glasses for your needs. Safety glasses used for impact hazards should include shatter-resistant lenses and side shields. Glasses used to protect against infrared radiation require a shade rating between 1.7 and 3. Most safety glasses will block out the majority of ultraviolet light. If you are using a process that generates intense ultraviolet light, you will need to purchase glasses designed to protect you from this hazard. In some instances a face shield may also be needed. Face shields are designed to protect against damage to the face only and should not be substituted for eye protection.
Hearing Protection
Protective earmuffs offer the most protection but can sometimes interfere with safety glasses or face shields. Earplugs are another alternative. Clean these items regularly. Earplugs contaminated with grease or other chemicals can become a hazard themselves.
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment
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Additional personal protective equipment is available, depending on your particular activity. Some of these items include: leather aprons and jackets, hard hats, and safety shoes. Check with your local safety supply company.
First Aid Kit
All workspaces should be equipped with a well-supplied First Aid Kit. Locate the kit in an accessible location. In addition to the general list of medicines and supplies that most of us are familiar with, the kit should also include a First Aid manual and a list of emergency numbers. Keep any allergy or medical condition medication with your First Aid Kit.
Storage and Handling of Toxic Chemicals and other Materials
Take an inventory of all the materials you work with and know what materials are hazardous and what chemicals they contain. Always check the label of any new material for safe handling and storage instructions. The Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) mark many art materials. Products bearing the AP seal of the ACMI are certified non-toxic. Materials bearing the CL seal of the ACMI contain ingredients that are toxic or hazardous but can be safely used following precautions. Collect Material Safety Data Sheets for the materials you use. Manufacturers of all materials are required to have Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials. These sheets provide detailed information on product ingredients and hazards, and the precautions that should be taken.
Other Storage Concerns
Store materials in original containers. If materials cannot be stored in original containers, label the new container. Avoid breakable glass containers. Make sure materials/containers will not fall off shelves and are tightly capped. Do not place volatile materials on high shelves. Do not store incompatible materials or chemicals together. Gas cylinders should be chained up to a permanent fixture to prevent them from falling.
General Safety Tips
If possible, substitute safer materials or processes for those that present risks. Maintain/periodically check all equipment and tools. Tie all hair back when using power tools and equipment. Never remove or alter tool or machine guards. Vacuum, rather than sweep, dusty work areas. Keep separate clothes for working in the studio - wash them separately and often. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the studio. Have proper lighting in your workspace.
ARTICLE #4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND ARTISTS
Many art materials can have an extremely negative environmental impact if disposed of improperly. Everything from empty paint cans to exhausted photographic chemicals must be disposed of somehow, somewhere, and too often they are thrown in the garbage, poured down the drain, and circulated in our work spaces – contaminating the soil, water, and air. Here are some tips to consider. Read the label: Look for the words Poison, Danger, Warning or Caution on the product label. Hazardous wastes require special handling. Hazardous wastes include paints, thinners, dyes, solvents, or cleaning fluids; materials that burn or itch on contact with skin; materials that dissolve metal, wood, paper or clothing; and products with a warning label such as Warning, Caution, Hazardous, Caustic, Flammable, Danger or Poison. Dispose wisely: The average resident alone produces 30 pounds of garbage a week. As an artist it’s likely you produce more. The amount of garbage produced dictates where you can dispose of it. The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program of King County (www.govlink.org/hazwaste/index.cfm) offers information and services to help 1.7 million residents and 60,000 businesses and other groups reduce toxic and hazardous materials, safely use and store hazardous materials and properly dispose of hazardous wastes.
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It also sponsors the IMEX, the Industrial Materials Exchange, (206/296-4899) which serves like classified advertisements for business industrial waste, matching up waste generators with waste users. However, if the waste you produce is related to a moneymaking venture of any sort, then you must pay to dispose of your waste. If you are a small business, you are probably a “small quantity generator.” There are several Small Quantity Generator collection sites in the State. To make an appointment in the King County area, call 1-800-228-7872 or go to www.philipnow.com and click on “SQG Appointments.” You can also call the Business Waste Line at 206/296-3976 for questions about disposal in King County, or if you live outside of King County, check with your local hazardous waste program. Participate in the Waste Free Holidays program. “Give experiences instead of stuff. Help reduce holiday waste.” Participating businesses and organizations in King and Pierce counties offer discounts of 15 to 50 percent between mid-November and December 31 on music, plays, sporting events, museums, restaurant meals, massages and much more. Learn more at: www.wastefreeholidays.com One artists junk is another artist’s treasure: If you have art supplies you can no longer use, but think someone else could, consider asking your artist friends, a local school, or a museum with an education program to see if they can use your unwanted supplies. Check the Environmental Resources section of this guide for organizations that can help you run a more earth-friendly art enterprise.
ARTICLE #5: BUILDING YOUR OWN WEBSITE Getting Started
Every website needs a domain name and site host. The domain name is the address of your website. A site host or provider is where the files of your website reside on the Internet. You must search for, register and pay for the rights to use your domain name. Start with a list of several options as many domain names are already taken. Keep it simple. You want your contacts to remember your web address. Most companies offer you the option of paying for your domain name by the month, year or in multi-year payment packages. Many companies can provide you with both a domain name and web hosting for one fee. Generally, the fee for web hosting is based on the space or file size that your website will take up on the company's server as well as other services that are included or can be added to your website such as email accounts, password protected pages, etc. A lot of people have hosting space already that they don't even know about - it came with their email account. Most Internet Service Providers (Earthlink, Drizzle, MSN, etc.) offer their customers limited website space as part of their email service package. Usually this space is adequate for a basic artist website, although often the website addresses are complicated. One way to get around this is to go ahead and purchase a domain name and then have the company that is providing the domain name re-route visitors to the address where your site is hosted. www.register.com, www.readyhosting.com or www.godaddy.com offer domain name registration and provide hosting.
Planning
It is always advisable to get a plan for your website down on paper before the real work begins. Start by doing some initial research of other artist sites. List the features that you like about certain sites, and make note of what you don't like too. Consider the intended audience for your site. Do you have an objective for your website - exposure, sales, etc.? How would you like the site to be structured? Will it have separate categories such as paintings, works on paper? An interesting and dynamic website should balance usability and good design. In achieving this goal consider: the navigation of the website, download times, the overall structure of the site, the individual page structure, and the accessibility of your site regardless of plug-ins, browser, platform and operating system. A few resources for the planning stage include: www.jessett.com - offers information on the basics of creating a website. www.webdesignfromscratch.com is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and accurate site about designing a website, including personas and goals, usability, logo design, HTML, JavaScript and much more. www.webstyleguide.com is an online instructional manual that gives guidance to those interested in creating their own website. www.webrightnow.com offers a free tutorial on the basics of starting a website. www.entheosweb.com offers free web design tutorials - from website design tips and ideas to CSS Styles, Fireworks and Dreamweaver. www.tizag.com offers a quick tutorial that walks the beginner Web designer through the process of creating their first website.
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Designing
Designing a website goes beyond creative text layout and color choices. Artists need to ask themselves if they possess the technical skills and the experience in electronic design necessary to create a professional website. It may be very worthwhile in terms of time and energy for you to hire a professional web designer to develop your site with your input. Since most artists’ websites are basic in relation to those created for a business or company, costs for the initial design can start as low as $300. After you find someone in your price range, take the time to look at sites the web designer has created. This will help you get a sense of the caliber of design and the level of experience offered by the web designer. Since every website needs to be updated from time to time, find out how they bill for updates, and ask them how you can best streamline your updates to save yourself money. Individuals with general computer skills and a good how-to book can construct a website given the appropriate web editing software. Adobe's GoLive, Microsoft's FrontPage and Adobe’s (Macromedia) Dreamweaver are the top three, and all programs enable you to create and manage your website with little HTML knowledge. Most artists, especially those wishing to include images of their artwork, will also need a good image editing program. Adobe's Photoshop Elements is pretty good for the cost. Mac users might also want to look for the shareware program GraphicConverter, which converts pictures to different formats and it also contains many useful features for picture manipulation. www.adobe.com/products/golive www.microsoft.com/frontpage www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin www.lemkesoft.com/en www.lemkesoft.com/en
The two most common image file formats for the web are JPEG and GIF. Use JPEGs for images of artwork, and GIFs for buttons and other graphic elements. The resolution of these image files should be no larger than 72 dpi. Any files with a larger dpi will increase the download time for your images.
Publishing
Once your site has been created it needs to be uploaded or published. This will be an ongoing process in the life of your site. Every time you update pages and make other changes to your site you will need to publish the edited version of your site. The main method of publishing a website is to use a FTP (file transfer protocol) program. This type of program enables you to transfer files from your development site to a live server. There are plenty of good FTP programs that are freeware (Freeware and Shareware titles: www.versiontracker.com or www.webattack.com.) Most will meet the needs and size of an artist's website. CuteFTP (www.cuteftp.com/cuteftp/) is a Windows-based FTP application that allows you to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself.
Searching
Another aspect of creating a website is making sure that web users searching for you or your artwork will be able to find your site easily. You or your web designer are responsible for making this happen. In a search engine such as Google or Yahoo, the user browses the search engine's database of indexed sites by entering keywords or phrases into a search box. While your site may be found by search engine software, in the case of crawler-based services such as Google, or by individuals, in the case of human powered directory based services like Yahoo, you still need to submit your site to these search engines. For more information on how search engines work and tips for submitting to search engines spend some time on www.SearchEngineWatch.com.
ARTICLE #6: HEALTH RESOURCES FOR WASHINGTON STATE ARTISTS
Everything was going great…until I got sick… Most of us have a story or have heard a story from a friend of how life can suddenly take a turn for the worse. When it comes to issues of health the consequences of such a turn can be devastating. Hoping to avoid such devastation, most of us focus on keeping as healthy as possible. But life being what it is you may find yourself needing access to health care services or realizing you need coverage. Today’s health care headlines may have you wondering about availability and expense. Artist Trust has put together this brief introduction to help make artists more aware of services that are available.
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In any medical emergency always dial 911. Not sure if you should call? Go ahead and call and let them evaluate your situation. Identify and have ready directions to your nearest emergency room. Remember that sometimes hospital bills can be negotiated. Ask for a hospital representative that can discuss options for payment. If you find yourself in emotional crisis call the Crisis Clinic at 1/866/427-4747. Their trained staff will provide you immediate and confidential assistance 24 hours a day.
Washington Association of Community Health Care Centers
Community Health Care Centers provide comprehensive primary health care services in both urban and rural settings. These services include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. Most have their own laboratories and x-ray facilities, and some operate their own pharmacies. Dental services are also provided by most of the health centers. Some of the health centers also provide mental health and substance abuse counseling. The centers will treat you regardless of your ability to pay. To locate a clinic visit: www.wacmhc.org
I would like to have health coverage. What is available to artists in Washington State? Federal and State Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services determines “Federal Poverty Level (FPL)” guidelines which serve as one of the indicators for determining eligibility in a wide variety of Federal and State programs. Your FPL is determined by your gross monthly income which is your income before taxes and deductions. You will need to establish your gross monthly income for most federal and state program applications. More information on these guidelines can be found at: http://aspe.hhs.gov. Washington Basic Health is a state-sponsored program providing affordable health care coverage through private health plans. Monthly rates are based on age, type of plan selected and number of people on the plan. Persons that qualify for Medicare or are full-time students will not qualify for Basic Health. More information: www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov or 1-800-660-9840. Example using 2007 guidelines: If your monthly income is less than $1,701.75 for one person, $2,281.78 for a family of two, $2,861.80 for a family of three, or more for a larger family, you may qualify. Medicaid is available to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. You may also be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co-payment) for some medical services. For more information: www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidGenInfo or 1/800/633-4227 Dependent children up to the age of 18 may be covered by Washington’s State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). For information visit: http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/Eligibility/HealthyKidsNow.html Medicare is a health insurance program administered by the United States Government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria. If you are 65 or older you are likely to qualify for Medicare – full details are available at: www.medicare.gov/default.asp or 1/800/633-4227 Evergreen Health Insurance Program can pay medical insurance premiums for eligible Washington State residents living with HIV-AIDS enabling them to maintain access to vital health care. To be eligible you must first enroll in Washington State Department of Health’s HIV Client Services. For more information: www.ehip.org or 1/800/945-4256
I didn’t meet the income guidelines for any state or federal plan. What are other options?
Private Individual Health Plans are offered by Regence (www.regence.com), LifeWise (www.lifewisewa.com) and Group Health (www.ghc.org) in Washington. Individual health insurance rates are based on age and type of coverage, and vary from “comprehensive” health plans to policies that cover only “catastrophic” needs with high deductibles. They can range from under $100 to nearly $1000 per month based on many variables.
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These individual health plans are generally more expensive than similar group policies offered through employers. A health questionnaire, that permits the insurance carrier to pre-screen, must be completed. Insurance brokerage firms can assist you in locating insurance options at the same price as the insurance companies. While Artist Trust does not endorse any specific products or services we are currently suggesting Kibble & Prentice to help you locate an insurance product for your particular needs and budget. For more information contact: Anne Streib, Kibble & Prentice, 206/676-7451 or [email protected] Retainer care practices are models of care in which physicians charge a predetermined fee to patients for all primary care services provided in their offices, regardless of the number of visits. These practices are structured with patients paying a monthly or annual fee for services and amenities, with some practices focusing on affordability. As important to understanding what retainer medicine practices are, it is equally important to understand that they are not “insurance.” They offer coverage for primary care services only and are offered by the doctor or medical clinic, not by an insurance company or health plan, so it is advisable to also have “catastrophic” insurance. Qliance (currently available in the Seattle area only) is a medical practice that operates under the retainer care model. Again, while Artist Trust does not endorse Qliance, or any other specific products or services available in the marketplace, we encourage you to investigate this new option if it may meet your health care needs. For more information visit: www.qliance.com or 206/381-3030
I was not accepted for a private Individual Plan based on the Health Questionnaire. What next?
If you have a chronic condition(s) or have had a serious illness such as cancer, stroke or heart disease in the past ten years, it is possible that you will be denied private individual coverage. If this happens, you may either appeal the decision, or apply for Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP). You are guaranteed acceptance to a WSHIP plan, but it is more expensive than the individual plan. To apply to WSHIP, you must have the letter stating that you were denied a private plan. More information: www.wship.org or 1/800/8775187. Retainer care practices (mentioned above) may also be an option.
How do I get prescription drug assistance?
The Washington State Health Care Authority offers the Washington Prescription Drug Program. It is open to all Washington State residents who do not have prescription drug insurance coverage, or whose insurance does not cover all their prescription drug needs. More information: www.rx.wa.gov/prescriptionhelp or 1/800/9134146 Check with the manufacturer of the prescription medication you are taking. Some pharmaceutical companies offer discounted prices to individuals that meet specific criteria. Ask your pharmacist for assistance identifying the manufacturer. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program’s website provides an online tool that can help you find additional programs for which you may qualify. More information: https://www.pparx.org/about.php
I still have questions. Where can I get more information?
You can get help by speaking with an informed advisor through The State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) and the SHIBA Helpline. More information: www.insurance.wa.gov or 1/800/562-6900 The Office of the Insurance Commissioner offers a comprehensive glossary that can help you decipher insurance industry lingo. More information: www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/auto/documents/Insurance.Glossary.pdf Additional Health Resources can be found in Section 7 of this guide and the Artist Trust website offers additional health resources at: www.wahip.org.
ARTICLE #7: BUSINESS LICENSES – WHAT ARTISTS NEED TO KNOW
All individual artists living in Washington State who gross over $12,000 a year from art-making activities or generate income from the retail sale of their art must obtain a business license from the state. However, any Washington state artist regardless of their income as an artist can still obtain a business license.
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To obtain a business license from the state you must fill out a four-page Master Business Application. Contact the Washington State Department of Licensing Master License Service to receive an application and information on starting a new business. The application fee is $15. Or apply online: www.dol.wa.gov/forms/700028.htm#electronic. A Unified Business Identifier number or UBI number is assigned after you complete your application. This number is used by state agencies involved in business regulation, taxation and registration. The nine-digit UBI number also allows you to purchase items (materials, supplies, etc.), that will be incorporated into an artwork for resale, without paying retail sales tax. The UBI number is your resale number. The UBI number also makes it possible for you to purchase products/materials from companies that only serve wholesale clients. Any artist who charges retail sales tax when selling their artwork must obtain a business license. If you are selling your artwork to a retail consumer or client you must charge sales tax. When you sell to a wholesale client (someone who resells your work) you do not charge sales tax. Sales tax registration and all other necessary state registrations and licenses including trade name registration are included in the Master Business Application. There is no fee for tax registration. An artist's trade name or "doing business as" name must be registered with the Washington Department of Licensing when you apply for a business license. A trade name is any name used in the course of business that does not include the full legal name of the owner of the business. There is a $5 fee for each name you register. This registration does not provide protection of the name. Federal and/or state trademark registration is required in providing name protection. To see if a trade name you wish to use is already registered, call the Washington Department of Licensing's trade name search line at 900/463-6000. The cost for the search is $4.95 for the first minute and 50¢ for each additional minute. Average search time is three minutes. Questions? Call the Washington Department of Licensing Master License Service at 360/664-1400 or [email protected] or www.dol.wa.gov/businesses.htm The Washington Licensing Information (WALI) website provides contact information for proper licensing with state and local governments based on your business activity. After entering information about the business you are starting, you will be able to print a sheet of referrals. You will also be able to download some of the application forms you will need or request that they be mailed or faxed to you. INFO: www.dol.wa.gov/mls/wali.htm City and County Business Licenses City business licenses may be required for business activity within the city limits of any city. You should contact any incorporated city in which you will be conducting your business to determine if a license is required. Contact information can also be found on the WALI website. Counties may also issue business licenses to businesses that are not located within incorporated city limits. Again, you should contact any county in which you will be conducting your business to determine if a license is required. For information on how to obtain a city or county business license, look under the City and/or County Government Pages in your telephone book. Locate "business" under the heading of "licenses" for information. The WALI website also provides this information.
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INDEX 1 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained, 1, 12 1020 Building, 3, 12 3 33 Image Design, 9, 12 4 4Culture, 7, 8, 11, 12 9 911 Media Arts Center, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12 A A & E Tax Service, Inc, 1, 12 Absolutearts.com, 8, 12 Academy of American Poets, 7, 9, 12 Access Washington, 1, 5, 12 Accounting and Financial Management Services, 1,12 Action Northwest, 11, 12 ActivSpace, LLC, 3, 13 Actors Checklist, 9, 13 Actors' Equity Association, 6, 7, 13 Actors Fund, 4, 5, 6, 13 Actors Fund of America, 4, 6, 13 ADG Printing, 9, 13 Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation, Inc., 6, 13 AdvisArts Consulting, 1, 13 Advisors for Artists and Nonprofits, 1, 13 ADVOCACY, 11, AIDS Assistance Programs, 5, 13 Alliance of Artist Communities, 6 Alliance of People with disAbilities, 2, 5, 11, 13 Allied Arts Center, 4, 13 Allied Arts of Seattle, 2, 11, 14 Allied Arts of Whatcom County, 8, 10, 11, 14 Alpha Cine Labs, 9, 14 American Association of Retired Persons, Washington Chapter, 4, 14 American Civil Liberties Union, Washington Chapter, 2, 14 American Composers Alliance, 7, 9, 14 American Composers Forum, 9, 14 American Craft Council, 3, 10, 14 American Federation of Musicians, Seattle Chapter, 4, 14 American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Seattle Chapter, 4, 6, 9, 15 American Indian Artists Inc., 10, 15 American Indian Community House, 10, 15 American Indian Film Institute, 10, 15 American Institute of Graphic Arts, 10, 15 American Music Center, 7, 9, 15 American Print Alliance, 5, 10, 15 American Society of Appraisers, 1, 15
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 2, 4, 9, 15 American Society of Journalists and Authors, 2, 5, 15 American Society of Media Photographers, 10, 16 American Society of Picture Professionals, 10, 16 Americans for the Arts, 6, 11, 16 AMP, 6, 16 Apex Belltown Cooperative, 3, 16 Appraisal Services, 1, 16 AptFinder.org, 3, 16 Arizona Indian Arts Alliance, 10, 16 Art Access, 9, 16 Art Calendar, 8, 16 Art Deadlines List, 6, 16 Art Guide Northwest, 9, 17 ART HANDLING COMPANIES, 3, 17 Art Industri, 6, 8, 10, 17 Art Installation, 3, 5, 17 Art List, 8, 17 Art Opportunities Monthly, 8, 11, 17 Art Resource Inc., 2, 10, 17 Art Tech Publishing, 1, 17 Art/Not Terminal Gallery, 3, 17 ArtBusiness.com, 1, 17 Art-Care.com, 1, 17 ArtCareer Network, 6, 17 ArtDeadline.com, 6,17 Artdish, 3, 8, 18 Artech Fine Arts Services, 3,18 Artengine, 8, 10,18 Art-Exchange, 8, 9, 10, 18 Artforumclassifieds.com, 6, 10, 18 Artisan Tile NW, 8, 10, 18 Artist Eye Portfolio Studio, 8, 18 Artist Help Network, 1, 18 Artist Pension Trust, 1, 18 Artist Trust, 1, 4, 6, 10, 18 Artist-info.com, 8, 19 ArtistLink, 3, 19 ArtistRegister.com, 8, 19 Artists' Fellowship, Inc., 6, 19 Artists Foundation, 1, 5, 19 Artists Rights Society, 2, 19 Artists Space, 8, 19 ArtistsinCanada.com, 10, 19 Art-Mine.com, 8, 10, 19 ArtNetwork, 1, 9, 19 Artocracy, 8, 19 Artquest, 2, 3, 10, 20 Artrepeneur, 1, 20 Arts & Entertainment Insurance, 3, 20 Arts and Creative Materials Institute, Inc., 5, 20 Arts and Healing Network, 4, 20 Arts Council of Snohomish County, 10, 20 Arts Enrichment, 2, 6, 20 Arts Northwest, 9, 20 Arts on the Olympic Peninsula, 8, 9, 10, 20 ArtsBrewery, 3, 20 ArtsEd Washington, 11, 21 Artshow.com, 8, 10, 21 Artslynx International Arts Resources, 7, 21 ArtsNet, 8, 21
Artspace Projects, Inc., 3, 21 ArtSparks, 1, 21 ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery, 9, 21 ArtWalla, 7, 21 Artweek, 6, 21 ArtWorks, 6, 21 Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 10, 22 Association of Performing Arts Presenters, 6, 22 Auburn Arts Commission, 11, 22 Authors Guild, 2, 4, 22 Authors League Fund, 5, 22 Authors Registry, Inc., 2, 22 Aviso, 6, 22 B Backstage Jobs, 6, 22 Bad Fruit Foundation, 4, 11, 22 Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council, 1, 7, 8, 11, 22 Bainbridge Performing Arts, 7, 9, 23 Banff Center, 6, 23 Bates, Michelle, 8, 23 Bay Area Video Coalition, 2, 9, 23 Bellevue Arts Museum, 10, 23 Bellevue Fine Art Reproduction, 10, 23 Bemis Building, 3, 23 Benefit Opportunities for Artists, 4, 23 Bent, 9, 23 Bloom Counseling - Art Therapy, 4, 23 Blue Earth Alliance, 2, 8, 23 Bob Rice Photography, 8, 24 Boguch, Janet, 1, 24 Breakout Productions, 8, 9, 24 Broadcast Music, Inc., 2, 24 Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion, 9, 24 Burger, Harriet, 8, 24 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, 1 C Callahan, Anna, 8, 24 Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program, 3, 24 Career Transition For Dancers, 6, 9, 24 careers.wa.gov, 6, 24 Carnegie Fund for Authors, 5, 24 Cartoonists Northwest, 10, 25 Cascadia: The Methow Music Association, 8, 25 CD Baby, 9, 25 Center for Independent Documentary, 7, 9, 25 Center for Nonprofit Management, 1, 25 Center Stage, 3, 25 Central Area Development Association, 3, 25 Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, 9, 25 Change, Inc., 5, 25 Chicago Artists Resource, 3, 6, 25 Choder, Howard, 1, 26 Chronicle of Higher Education, 6, 26 Chronicle of Philanthropy, 1, 6, 26 Cine Rent West, 9, 26 City of Auburn Arts Commission, 6, 26 City of Bellevue Arts Commission, 7, 11, 26 City of Edmonds Arts Commission, 6, 9, 11, 26
City of Ellensburg Cultural Commission, 6, 11, 26 City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission, 7, 11, 26 City of Issaquah Arts Commission, 6, 11, 26 City of Lynnwood Arts Commission, 6, 11, 26 City of Olympia Arts Commission, 1, 3, 7, 11, 27 City of Redmond Arts Commission, 6, 11, 27 City of Seattle Department of Design, 3, 27 City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development, 3, 27 City of Seattle Emergency Management, 5, 27 City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, 1,3, 6, 11, 27 City of Seattle Office of Housing, 3, 27 City of Spokane Arts Commission, 6, 11, 27 City of Tukwila Arts Commission, 7, 11, 27 CLEAR Intake, 2, 27 College Art Association, 6, 8, 28 ColorsNorthwestCareers.com, 6, 28 Columbia Basin Allied Arts, 7, 28 Community Capital Development, 1, 28 Community Health Centers of King County, 4, 28 Community Health Plan of Washington, 4, 28 Contemporary QuiltArt Association, 10, 28 Copyright Website, 1, 28 Costco, 4, 28 Council for Indigenous Arts and Culture, 10, 28 Count Me In, 1, 29 Country Doctor Community Clinic, 4, 5, 29 Crab Creek Review, 9, 29 Craft Emergency Relief Fund, 5, 6, 10, 29 CraftLister.com, 10, 29 Crafts Report, 1, 3, 4, 29 craigslist, 3, 5, 6, 29 Creative Capital, 6, 29 Creative Hotlist, 6, 29 creativePLANET Communities, 6, 29 Crisis Clinic, 4, 5, 29 CSI Insurance Management Group, 3, 29 D Danaca Design Metal Crafting Center and Gallery, 3, 10, 30 Dance Art Group, 9, 30 Dance/USA, 9, 30 Daniel Smith, 10, 30 David Miller Grantwriting and Consulting, 1, 30 de los Santos, Gloria, 8, 30 Deborah Paine Fine Art Services, 1, 30 Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, 3, 30 Dental Health Services, 4, 30 DentalPlans.com, 4, 31 Design and Printing, 9, 31 Dewer, Meeks and Ekram PC, 1, 31 disAbility Resources of Southwest Washington, 11, 31 DOCUMENTATION OF ART, 8 Donors Forum, 1, 31 Downstream Digital, 8, 31 Dramatists Guild of America, 2, 6, 31 Drawing Center, 8, 31
E EHealthinsurance.com, 4, 31 Electronic Arts Intermix, 9, 31 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, 5 Emmer, Hilary, 1, 32 EMPLOYMENT, 6 EmploymentGuide.com, 6, 32 Encore Media Group, 9, 32 Engdahl Video Productions, 8, 32 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 5 Estate Project for Artists with AIDS, 5, 32 Ethical Metalsmiths, 5, 10, 32 Evergreen State College, 4, 32 Executive Service Corps of Washington, 1, 32 F Fairhaven Insurance, Inc., 3, 32 Fancy Logo, 9, 32 Federal Emergency Management Agency, 3, 5, 33 Fennel Mounts, 3, 5, 33 Fest21.com, 7, 9, 33 Festival Network Online, 8, 33 Festivals Directory Northwest, 6, 33 FiftyCrows Foundation, 8, 33 Film Arts Foundation, 2, 6, 7, 9, 33 Film Baby, 9, 33 Film/Video Arts, 2, 33 Filter, 6, 9, 33 First Amendment Project, 2, 11, 33 First People's Fund, 1, 10, 34 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, 2 Fish Publishing, 7, 9, 34 Fishtrap, 9, 34 Flather & Perkins, 3, 34 Foundation Center, 6, 34 Foundation for Contemporary Arts, 5, 34 Fractured Atlas, 2, 3, 4, 6, 34 Frank DiMarco Images, 8, 34 Franklin Furnace, 7, 9, 10, 34 Free Expression Policy Project, 2, 11, 35 Freecycle, 5, 35 Freehold, 3, 9, 35 Fund for Women Artists, 6, 35 FUNDING, EXHIBITION & OPPORTUNITIES, 6 FundsforWriters, 7, 9, 35 FundsNet Online Services, 6, 35 Funky Fliks, 8, 35 Furniture Society, 10, 35 Future of Music Coalition, 4, 9, 35 G Gage Academy, 10, 35 Gale's Creek Insurance Services, 3, 35 Gardico Inc, 5, 36 Gay City, 4, 36 General Services Administration, 3, 36 George Sugarman Foundation, 6, 10, 36 Georgetown Art Center, 3, 36 Gigslist.org, 6, 36 Glass Art Society, 10, 36
Global Art Information, 6, 36 Global Art Jobs, 6, 36 GoTour, 9, 36 Grace Weston Photography, 8, 36 Grants and Related Resources, 1, 36 Graphic Artists Guild, 11, 37 Graphic Competitions, 10, 37 Greenwood Studio, 9, 37 Group Health Cooperative, 4, 37 GS1 US, 1, 37 GuideStar, 1, 6, 37 GYST, 10, 37 H Harris, Justin, 1, 37 Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 3, 37 Health & Safety in the Arts, 5, 37 Health in the Arts, 4, 37 HEALTH RESOURCES, 4 Housing Maps, 3, 37 Housing Resources Group, 3, 37 Humanities Washington, 9, 37 I I Photo Central, 10, 38 Icicle Arts, 4, 7, 10, 38 Idealist.org, 6, 38 IMAGE Film & Video Center, 2, 38 Imagekind, 8, 38 imago imaging, 9, 10, 38 Independent Feature Project, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 38 Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington, 3, 38 Independent Television Service, 7, 9, 39 Indian Health Service, 10, 39 IndieFilmmaker, 7, 9, 39 InLiquid, 8, 10, 39 Insurance Information Institute, 3, 39 Insurevents.Com, 3, 39 Inter*Im, 3, 39 International Association of Residential Arts Centers, 8, 39 International Documentary Association, 2, 7, 10, 39 International Sculpture Center, 8, 39 International Society of Appraisers, 1, 40 International Women's Writing Guild, 4, 40 Internet ArtResources, 8, 10, 40 IstariMedia, 8, 40 J Jack Straw Productions, 2, 3, 7, 40 Jackson Street Studios, 3, 40 Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC, 1, 40 Jazz Foundation of America, 2, 6, 40 Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., 3, 40 JMC Photography, 8, 40 J'net Smith, Inc., 1, 41 Joan Consani Photography, 8, 41 John Buttine Insurance, 3, 41 Juried Art Services, 8, 41
K K & K Insurance, 3, 41 KDK One Digital Media, 8, 41 Ken Wagner Photography Art, 8, 41 Kent Arts Commission, 7, 11, 41 Kiner, Henry, 8, 41 King County Bar Association, 2, 41 Kirkland Arts Center, 7, 10, 42 Kitsap County Arts Board, 7, 11, 42 KSER 90.7 FM, 7, 42 Kuhnlein, Peter and Lisa, 8, 42 L Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 9, 42 Larson-Juhl, , 42 Laura Ackerman Art, 8, 42 Leafletter, 8, 42 LEGAL, 2 Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 5, 43 Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, 4, 43 Lone Eagle Digital Imaging, 8, 43 Longhouse Education & Cultural Center, 10, 43 Lopez Writers Guild / Shark Reef Publication, 7, 9, 43 Luminous Works, 10, 43 LUX Media/501, 8, 43 M Magneson Health Sciences Center, University of Washington, School of Dentistry, 4, 43 Mark Frey Photographer, 8, 43 Mark Sullo Photography, 8, 43 Marquand Books, 9, 10, 44 Master License Service, 1, 44 McChesney, Sean, 2, 44 McCuddin, Mason, 8, 44 McMaster-Carr, 5, 44 Media Bistro, 1, 4, 6, 44 Merc Playhouse, 4, 9, 44 Mercer Island Arts Council, 11, 44 Methow Arts Alliance, 7, 8, 44 Methow Valley Arts, 11, 44 Metropolitan Performing Arts Center, 4, 44 Mevis, Alan, 8, 45 Michigan State University Libraries, 7, 45 Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, 7, 9, 45 Milden, Jesse, 8, 45 Miller, Steven, 8, 45 Modern Language Association, Job Information List, 6, 45 Monarch Contemporary Art Center & Sculpture Park, 7, 10, 45 Moscow Arts and Culture Alliance, 7, 45 Mucha Creative, 8, 45 Museum Employment Resource Center, 6, 45 Museum Resource, 5, 10, 46 Musicians Foundation, Inc., 6, 46 MusicPro Insurance Agency, 3, 4, 46 myartspace.com, 7, 8, 10, 46
N National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, 6, 10, 46 National Arts and Disability Center, 7, 11, 46 National Association for the Self-Employed, 1, 4, 46 National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, 7, 11, 46 National Coalition Against Censorship, 2, 11, 46 National Federation of State Poetry Societies, 7, 9, 46 National Museum of the Native American, 10, 47 National Park Artist-in-Residence Program, 7, 47 National Safety Council, 5, 47 National Writers Union, 2, 4, 6, 47 Native American Public Telecommunications, 10, 47 NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY, 5 New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, 8, 10, 47 New York Foundation for the Arts, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 47 Nicol, Richard, 8, 47 Nolo, 2, 47 Nonprofit Center, 1, 48 Nonprofit Assistance Center, 1, 48 Northwest Film Center, 2, 10, 48 Northwest Film Forum, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 48 Northwest Folklife Festival, 7, 48 Northwest Independent Editors Guild, 6, 9, 48 Northwest Lawyers and Artists, Haver & Associates, 2, 48 Northwest Production Index, 10, 48 Northwest Programs for the Arts, 7, 9, 48 Northwest Women's Law Center, 2 Northwind Arts Center, 10, 49 NPower, 1, 49 NW Insurance Council, 3, 49 NW Photo Forum, 10, 49 NYC Dance Spaces, 3, 49 O Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 5, 49 Odd Duck Studio, 3, 49 OK Hotel, 3, 49 Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 4, 49 Olds Art, 3, 50 Olympia Art League, 10, 50 Omak Performing Arts Center, 4, 9, 50 ONABEN, 10, 50 Open Door Legal Space, 2, 50 Open Flight Studio LLC, 3, 50 Oregon College of Art & Craft, 10, 50 Oregon Film & Video Office, 6, 50 Oregon Media Production Association, 10, 50 P Pacific Northwest Artists, 8, 50 Pacific Northwest Theatre Associates, 9, 10, 51 Painted Sky, 10, 51 Pam Saari, LLC, 1, 51 Patrick F. Smith Photography, 8, 51 PEN American Center, 5, 7, 51 Perfect Fit McDonald Commercial, 5, 51 Performers Callboard, 7, 9, 51
Philanthropy Journal, 1, 51 Photographic Center Northwest, 10, 51 Pictureband, 8, 51 Pierce County Arts & Cultural Services, 11, 52 Pierce County Arts Commission, 7, 52 Pike Market Medical Clinic, 4, 52 Pioneer Square Community Association, 3, 8, 52 Planet Art Web Company, 8, 52 Planet Out, 10, 52 Poets and Writers Inc., 7, 9, 52 Pollock-Krasner Foundation, 6, 52 PorchLight, 3, 52 Portland Art Dealers Association, 9, 53 Potlatch Fund, 10, 53 Potter, Leonard & Cahan, Inc., 3, 53 Pottery Northwest, 10, 53 Pratt Fine Arts Center, 3, 10, 53 Premera Blue Cross, 4, 53 Price, Duncan, 8, 53 PROMOTION, 8 PROPERTY, LIABILITY AND SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE, 3 Public Relations and Marketing, 9, 53 Puffin Foundation, 7, 53 Puget Sound Grantwriters Association, 1, 53 Puget Sound Media Directory, 9, 53 Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers, 4, 53 Puget Sound Writers Guild, 9, 53 R R & R Custom ColorLab, Inc., 8, 53 Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3,53 Rampart Art Gallery, 4, 54 Raven Chronicles, 9, 54 Rebel Content, 1, 9, 54 Recording Academy, 5, 6, 9, 11, 54 Red Dot Studios, 8, 54 Regence BlueShield, 4, 54 Regional Arts & Culture Council, 7, 11, 55 Resource Venture, 5, 55 RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES, 11 RESOURCES FOR FILM/MEDIA ARTISTS, 9 RESOURCES FOR LITERARY ARTISTS, 9 RESOURCES FOR NATIVE ARTISTS, 10 RESOURCES FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS, 9 RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS, 11 RESOURCES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS, 10 Reusable Building Materials Exchange, 5, 55 Rhythm and Blues Foundation, 6, 55 Richard Hugo House, 9, 55 Rick Singer Photography, 8, 55 Riley Associates, PC, 1, 55 RLI Insurance Company, 3, 55 Rush Drake Insurance, 3, 55 RxHelpforWA, 4, 55 Ryan Services Photography, 8, 55 S Safeco, 3, 55 Santa Fe Art Institute, 5, 55 Sasquatch Books, 7, 9, 55
Savadow, Bruce, 8, 56 School of Communication, American University, 2, 10, 56 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, 7, 11, 56 Scolman, Jim, 8, 56 SCORE, 1, 56 Screen Actors Guild, 3, 4, 6, 56 Seattle Art Dealers Association, 9, 56 Seattle Center Pavilion, 3, 4, 57 Seattle Community Access Network, 9, 10, 57 Seattle Community Network, 6, 8, 57 Seattle DanceNet, 7, 9, 57 Seattle Film Institute, 10, 57 Seattle Housing Authority, 3, 57 Seattle Indian Health Board, 4, 10, 57 Seattle Metals Guild, 10, 57 Seattle Musicians Association, Local 76-493, 3, 4, 7, 9, 57 Seattle Parks and Recreation, 11, 57 Seattle Print Arts, 10, 57 Seattle Public Library, 6, 58 Seattle Public Theater, 4, 58 Seattle Times, 7, 58 Seattle Weekly, 3, 6, 58 Seattle/Chinatown/International District Preservation & Development Authority, 3, 58 SeattleArtists.com, 8, 10, 58 Sedrat Arts, 1, 58 SeedArts, 11, 58 SEEDArts, 4, 7, 58 Sev Shoon Arts Center, 3, 4, 10, 58 ShoreBank Enterprise Cascadia, 1, 59 Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, 7, 11, 59 Shunpike, 1, 2, 59 Sidereal Press & Print Studio, 4, 59 Skagit Performing Arts Council, 9, 11, 59 Small Business Administration, 1, 59 Small Business Loans, 1, 59 Small Business Service Bureau, 1, 5, 59 Social Security Administration, 4, 59 Society of North American Goldsmiths, 1, 59 Society of Singers, 6, 59 Songwriters Guild of America, 5, 9, 60 Soundview Insurance Agency, Inc., 3, 60 Sparrow Hawk Consulting Company, 1, 60 Spirit Heart Journeys Creativity Coach, 1, 60 Sprague, Israel, Giles, Inc., 3, 60 Springboard for the Arts, 1, 8, 60 Starting and Running a Business or Nonprofit, 1, 60 Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors, 4, 60 Static Factory Media, 8, 60 Stone Soup Theatre, 4, 60 Studioboom, 9, 60 Sund & Associates, 1, 61 Sunoasis Jobs, 6, 61 Surface Design Association, 8, 61 Sussman, Neil, 2, 61 Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, 6, 61 SweetFox.com, 8, 61 T Tacoma Arts Commission, 7, 11, 61
TakePartInArt.org, 8, 61 Tenants Union, 2, 3, 61 The Field, 1, 2, 61 The Levee Breaking, 7, 8, 61 The Stranger, 3, 6, 7, 9, 61 Theatre Communications Group, 6, 62 Theatre Puget Sound, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 62 TheRainierValley.com, 10, 62 Third World Newsreel, 2, 62 Thomas & Pratt Insurance, 3, 62 Tim Tyler Creative Internet Solutions, 8, 62 Town Hall, 4, 62 Trans Artists, 7, 62 TriggerStreet.com Video Data Bank, 10, 62 Tryptos Studio Collective, 4, 62 U United Indians Of All Tribes Foundation, 10, 63 United States Department of Agriculture, 3, 63 United Way of King County, 1, 63 US Copyright Office, 1, 63 US Patent and Trademark Office, 1, 63 V Velocity Dance Center, 4, 9, 63 Vernia, Claudia, 3, 63 Victory Music, 9, 63 Video Data Bank, 10, 63 Viewpoint Gallery/Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital/Northeast Health, 11, 64 Visual AIDS, 8, 10, 11, 64 Visual Studies Workshop, 8, 10, 64 Voice of Dance, 7, 9, 64 Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, 2, 64 VSA Arts - Seattle Chapter, 6, 7, 11, 64 Vulcan Productions, 7, 10, 64 W Washington Assistive Technology Foundation, 1, 11, 64 Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers, 4, 64 Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program, Washington State Department of Health, 4, 65 Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help, 1, 65 Washington Film Works, 7, 10, 65 Washington Health Foundation, 4, 65 Washington Lawyers for the Arts, 1, 2, 65 Washington Mediation Association, 2, 65 Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association, 9, 65 Washington Poets Association, 7, 9, 65 Washington Small Business Development Center, 1, 65 Washington State Arts Alliance & Foundation, 11, 66 Washington State Arts Commission, 7, 8, 10, 11, 66 Washington State Bar Association, 2, 66 Washington State Film Office, 10, 66 Washington State Health Care Authority, Basic Health, 4, 66 Washington State Health Insurance Pool, 4, 66 Washington State Media Directory, 9, 66
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, 3, 5, 66 Washington Women in Need, 4, 5, 66 Weintraub, Adam, 8, 67 Weiss, Peggy, 1, 67 WenatcheeMusic.com, 8, 9, 67 WESTAF, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 67 Whidbey Island Center for the Art, 4, 67 White Columns, 8, 67 Wiant Productions, 8, 9, 67 Will Rogers Memorial Fund, 6, 67 Withoutabox, 7, 67 Woman Made Gallery, 7, 10, 67 Women Environmental Artists Directory, 5, 8, 10, 68 Women Make Movies, 2, 10, 68 Work Source, 6, 68 WORK SPACE AND HOUSING, 3 Working Today, 1, 68 Works Consulting, 1, 68 WorkSource, 6, 68 Write Habit, 9, 68 Y Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4, 68 Z Zwick, Jennifer, 8, 68
SUGGESTED READING LIST
All of the following books (and many more) can be found in the Artists’ Assets Area, a walk-in artist resource center full of professional development books and periodicals (reference-only), a computer and printer, and much more. The Artists’ Assets Area is located at Artist Trust, 1835, 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 and is open Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 5:30pm. No appointment necessary. All You Need to Know About the Music Business Donald S. Passman Art Marketing 101, A Handbook for the Fine Artist Constance Smith Art Office - For Fine Artists Smith & Viders Artist Beware Michael McCann Artist-Gallery Partnership Tad Crawford & Susan Mellon Artists Bookkeeping Book Chicago Artists Coalition The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide Monona Rossol Arts Enabled Seattle Arts Commission The Biz: Legal & Financial Issues for the Film Industry Schuyler M. Moore Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists Ted Crawford Business & Legal Forms for Authors & Self-Publishers Tad Crawford Caring for Your Art Jill Snyder CLMP Directory of Literary Magazines and Presses CLMP Contracts for the Film & Television Industry Mark Litwak The Copyright Guide, A Friendly Guide to Protecting and Profiting from Copyrights Lee Wilson The Copyright Handbook Stephen Fishman Creating an Effective Audio Demo Seattle Arts Commission & Jack Straw Productions Film & Video Budgets Deke Simon/Michael Wiese Filmmakers & Financing, Business Plans for Independents Louise Levison Finding Funding-Guide to Grant Writing Daniel Barber Fine Art Publicity, Complete Guide for Galleries and Artists Susan Abbott Fine Artist's Career Guide Daniel Grant Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self Promotion Julius Vitali Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right Gregory L. Colvin Getting Funded, The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals Mary Hall & Susan Howlett The Guerilla Guide to Performance Art Hill & Paris Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater Monona Rossol How to Be a Working Musician Mike Levine How to Survive & Prosper As an Artist Caroll Michels How to Write and Get It Published David S. Akens How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters Mal Warwick Independent Feature Film Production Gregory Goodell Internet 101 for the Fine Artist Constance Smith Keeping the Books: Basic Recordkeeping & Accounting for the Successful Small Business Linda Pinson
SUGGESTED READING LIST, cont’d
Legal Guide for the Visual Artist Tad Crawford Making and Marketing Music Jodi Summers Money Management for the Creative Person Lee Silber Music Law-How to Run Your Band's Business Rich Stim Patents and How to Get One, A Practical Handbook Dept of Commerce The Photographer's Guide to Marketing & Self-Promotion Maria Piscopo Photographing Your Artwork Roger Saddington The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist Margaret Lazzari Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 11th edition Graphic Artists Guild Produce Your Play without a Producer Mark Hillenbrand Public Art By The Book Barbara Goldstein Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Film Mark Litwak The Screen-Writers Survival Guide Max Adams Self-Promotion for the Creative Person Lee Silber The Self-Publishing Manual Dan Poynter Sell Your Novel Toolkit Elizabeth Lyons Starting and Managing a NonProfit Organization Bruce Hopkins Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization Joan M. Hummel Stage Directors Handbook Diamond & Berliner Stage Writers Handbook Dana Singer Start an Independent Record Label J.S. Rudsenske The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide Chris Gore Where to Turn (Human Services in King County) Crisis Clinic of King County
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