ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Artists, please note - for the most up-to date information
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GRANTS AND PRIZES​​​​​
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Huntington Arts - 2024 Bi-Monthly Community Impact Micro Grant
https://www.huntingtonarts.org/programs/grants-for-the-arts/bi-monthly-community-impact-micro-grant/
-These Micro Grants provide year-round funding opportunities to arts-centered programs and projects that have a demonstrable impact on their community. The application process has been simplified and streamlined in order to facilitate the bimonthly application and distribution of the grants. Funding priorities include:
-Funding of immediate, stand alone or short term projects
-Funding that supports materials, artist fees, venue rental etc. for ongoing programming
-Supporting programs and projects that include underserved/underrepresented communities
-Partnerships with Community Organizations are not required, but strongly encouraged.
All chosen grants will be funded at $1,000. Community Impact Micro Grants are made possible with funds from the State & Local Partnerships (SLP) program of the New York State Council on the Arts https://arts.ny.gov/ and with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature. Allocation of these funds comes from the Upstate and Long Island Recovery Initiative. This support ensures the continued success of extraordinary arts and cultural activities throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Deadlines: Applications Ongoing
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Pollock-Krasner grants have enabled artists to create new work, purchase needed materials and pay for studio rent, as well as their personal expenses. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner grants acknowledge their critical impact in allowing concentrated time for studio work, and in preparing for exhibitions and other professional opportunities such as accepting a residency.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - All Grant Opportunities
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New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) - Grant Opportunities
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Funds for Writers
https://fundsforwriters.com/grants/
Funding and residencies for writers.
International Program at ISCP
Listings available for artist residencies.
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New York Media Arts Map
https://nymediaartsmap.org/funding_opportunities
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FELLOWSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Accelerate Fellowship for Disabled Screenwriters - Inevitable Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
https://www.inevitable.foundation/accelerate?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#about
The Accelerate Fellowship is a year-long program that gives mid-level disabled screenwriters $40,000 in funding, and the bespoke mentorship, industry connections, and community they need to become industry-leading creators.
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LIARTS: Long Island Arts Education Summit
https://longislandartsalliance.org/arts-education-summit-2025/
January 28, 2025
Check-In: 9:30 AM. Event Program: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
The inaugural Long Island Arts Education Summit is a transformative event designed to bring together educators, arts leaders, business professionals, and community advocates to explore the vital role of arts education in our schools and communities. Scheduled for January 28, 2025, at Hofstra University, this summit aims to foster collaboration and innovation in arts education by highlighting successful partnerships and advocacy strategies.
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CALLS TO ARTISTS
Huntington Arts, Call to Artists: Black & White
https://www.huntingtonarts.org/call-to-artists-black-white/
Deadline: March 12, 2025
Huntington Arts Council invites artists to participate in Black and White, juried by Lauren La Bella. This all-media show will explore the power and versatility of monochromatic colors through works that are exclusively black, white, or gray.
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ARTIST RESIDENCIES​​​
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / AUDITIONS​​
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CAREERS IN THE ARTS RESOURCES
VISUAL ARTS
Occupational Outlook Handbook, Art And Design - U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
Careers in Art & Design Video - College for Creative Studies
Careers in Visual Arts - PBS Learning Media
Careers in Art - The Art Career Project
Creative Careers Resources - New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
How to Get Your First Job in a Gallery - New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
What Are Creative Careers? - Yale University Office of Career Strategy
How to Launch Your Art Career in 2023 - Kelsey Rodriguez, YouTube
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ARTIST RESOURCES
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Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations. VLA strives to protect the artistic community’s livelihoods, businesses, and creative works through access to dedicated legal representation and focused education programs.
VLA offers a variety of programs and workshops, such as “Forming a Non-Profit Workshop,” and “Copyright in Art.” VLA also offers a selection of on-demand, online recordings of previously held education programs for those unable to attend or want a refresher.
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VOLUNTEER
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ARTIST TOOLS
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The New York Public Library Digital Collections
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The MET Open Access and Public Domain Collection
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Art Institute of Chicago Public Domain Collection
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W.A.G.E
Guide for artists, administrators, and art focused organizations to set fair and consistent wages.
“To establish sustainable economic relationships between artists and the institutions that contract our labor, and to introduce mechanisms for self-regulation into the art field that collectively bring about a more equitable distribution of its economy.”
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