Resources for Artists

Artist Help Network
Resources on artist housing, legal matters, insurance and career help

Artist Link
Information for artists, developers, municipalities about affordable artist space

Community Arts Network
Information, research and dialogue within the community arts field

Freelancers Union
Nonprofit organization that offers group insurance plans and individual market insurance plans to its members

New York Foundation for the Arts
Comprehensive listing of funding, learning, and exhibition opportunities

The Art Deadlines List
Call for entries and other opportunities for visual artists

Creative Capital
Funding and professional development opportunities for artists of all disciplines

Leveraging Investments in Creativity (L.I.N.C)
National initiative to improve conditions for artists

Healthcare Resources

Coordinated Financial Resources/Chamber Insurance Trust
Offers free health insurance consultations to Arts Council members

Fractured Atlas
Membership organization that offers healthcare options for CT artist members

Additional Arts Resources

Americans for the Arts
The nation’s leading non-profit for advancing the arts in the US. Provides advocacy, public policy and research information

Arts Edge
Arts education research and program information

Artslynx
A portal for arts information; resources for dance, theater, visual arts, music and film

ArtsJournal
Daily digest of arts, culture and ideas

Artsnet
Resource which includes a directory of arts and culture sites

Artshow
Provides information about art shows & competitions, tips & tutorials for artists, and a searchable directory of art workshops & classes.

Cultural Commons
Culture and policy resources