National Resources
Find an Artist -- or Find an Arts Organization.
Actors Fund - www.actorsfund.org
The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.
American Association of Community Theatre- www.aact.org
The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) is the national community theatre organization, representing the interests of community theatres across the U.S.
Americans for the Arts - www.artsusa.org
Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.
Artist’s Health Insurance Resource Center - www.ahirc.org
Health insurance is often a concern for self-employed artists, and for small arts organizations. The Artist's Fund offers information on health insurance options for individuals and organizations working in any arts field.
Arts Midwest- www.artsmidwest.org
A non-profit regional arts organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Arts Midwest serves audiences, arts organizations, and artists throughout the nine states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and beyond. Our history spans more than 25 years.
Bush Foundation - www.bushfellows.org
Bush offers fellowship programs in the areas of arts, leadership and medicine. These programs are a core part of our strategy and tie directly to our goal of developing courageous leaders. Over time, we plan to purposefully expand and introduce new aspects to these vital programs and will invite all of our fellows to help advance the outcomes of the Foundation. For more information about the Bush Foundation and other programs they offer visit www.bushfoundation.org
Federal Resource for Education Excellence - www.free.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education offers information on resources for teachers, parents, and students on a variety of topics, including the arts.
McKnight Foundation - www.mcknight.org
The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based private philanthropic organization seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations. Through grantmaking, coalition-building, and encouragement of strategic policy reform, they use their resources to attend, unite, and empower those they serve
Midwest Art Fairs - www.midwestartfairs.com
Midwest Art Fairs is your regional guide to over 1,200 art & craft fairs, festivals and events in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota & South Dakota. This guide features the information needed to plan a busy show schedule.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies - www.nasaa-arts.org
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the membership organization that unites, represents and serves the nation's state and jurisdictional arts agencies.
National Association of Latino Arts & Culture - www.nalac.org
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) is dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino populations of the United States.
National Endowment for the Arts - www.arts.gov
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation's largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation - www.nativeartsandcultures.org
The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation is dedicated to supporting, developing and revitalizing the diversity of artistic expression in American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities across the United States.
NFYA Source - www.nyfa.org
NFYA Source is the nation's most extensive databank of awards, services, and publications for artists in all disciplines, providing online access to listings in dance, folk arts, media, performance and interdisciplinary arts, visual arts, music, literature, theater, and arts related professions. NYFA Source is available to artists free of charge.
Potters Council - www.ceramicartsdaily.org/potterscouncil
A global organization of ceramic artists made up of passionate professionals, enthusiastic amateurs and dedicated educators, who have one focus - being creative with CLAY.
Being a member of the Potters Council provides many benefits, including discounts on art books and videos, a reliable and affordable credit card service, conference discounts, gallery listing, studio listing, chiropractic care program, prescription savings program, group catastrophic major medical, group term life, a dental savings program and much more!
Red Dot Fine Art - www.reddotfineart.com
International Artist Opportunities - RDFA offers two juried art exhibitions and calls for artists every year.