Field at a Glance: Artists Residencies in the US
Alliance of Artists Communities | April 2009
A report on the field of artists' communities and residency programs in the US, conducted July-September 2008. This summary compiles responses from 131 residency programs in the US to offer a snapshot of the field and trends.
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Tips for Applying to the NEA
Alliance of Artists Communities | 2007
This article was developed by the Alliance to assist applicants to the National Endowment for the Arts in strengthening their proposal and their relationship with the agency.
Artists Communities Consulting Guide
Alliance of Artists Communities | 2007
A reference guide to finding and using consultants for
artists’ communities, colonies, and residencies, including peer
recommendations and advice for making the most of consultants.
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Making the Case
Alliance of Artists Communities | 2005
The Alliance of Artists Communities conducted a series of individual interviews in 2005 with a broad group representing various opinion leaders and constituents of the field of artists’ communities. The intent of the interviews was to gauge current perceptions and awareness of the Alliance and the field, and to solicit feedback on how the Alliance and the field can better communicate their value and increase their visibility to others. The responses will assist the Alliance and the field be better advocates for artists’ communities–informing the way we communicate about the field as a whole–as well as individual organizations.
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Public Access to Your Financial Data
Guidestar | 2007
As a nonprofit, your organization’s financial data is, generally speaking, public information. Increasingly, funders, prospective employees, community groups, and others are accessing nonprofits’ 990 forms. Being able to access this information also means that more data can be collected on nonprofits and research conducted on trends, financial viability, and growth in the nonprofit sector.
Square Feet: The Artists' Guide to Buying and Leasing Space
Chicago Artists Resource | 2005
Square Feet began as a response to the issues and circumstances artists face as they look for space. In addition to needing lots of affordable space, artists often want to live in communities where they will find the services, professional contacts and ambience most amenable to their creative and professional needs. While this guide contains some information that is specific to Chicago, such as neighborhoods and zoning laws, Square Feet is an amazing resource for artists anywhere wanting to navigate the challenges and opportunities of artists' space - from commercial and industrial leases to ownership models, building codes to green rehabbing.
www.chicagoartistsresource.org/node/8689
Studio Safety
Alliance of Artists Communities | 2004
There are many resources to help you establish studio practices that protect the health and safety of both artists and the environment. Your local college or university likely has a department of health and environmental safety, with guidelines for waste disposal, clean-up, spill procedures and more. There are also a number of online resources available.