Supports musicians with legal issues, health and pension benefits and provides resources and networking opportunities.

A national nonprofit organization that works to advance the arts in America by educating communities, generating more public/private sector resources and building individual appreciation of the arts.

Address: 1000 Vermont Avenue NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (212) 371-2830

ASCAP is a membership organization providing licensing and distribution representation and distributes royalties for copyrighted works specifically for composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers.

Phone: (800) 95-ASCAP

ArtBizCoach.com is for emerging and established artists searching for promotional assistance.

Phone: (303) 273-5904

The advocate, ambassador and ally advancing arts and culture in Cuyahoga County.

A program of Americans for the Arts, this site has practical tips, creative ideas, and best practices to save time, reduce costs, and improve your marketing results.

The Arts Resource Network provides tools and information to help artists, organizations and communities thrive. A service of the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Affairs.

Address: 700 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 1766 PO Box 94748 Seattle, WA 98124
E-mail: arts.resources@seattle.gov

The Association of Authors' Representatives (AAR) is a not-for-profit organization of qualified literary agents and dramatic representatives of authors, dramatists and other creators and owners of intellectual property. AAR has three prime objectives:(1) to keep agents informed of changing conditions in publishing, the theater, the motion picture and television industries and related fields (2) to encourage cooperation among literary organizations (3) to assist agents in representing the interests of their author-clients.To qualify for AAR an agent must meet professional standards specified in the organization's by-laws and agree to subscribe to the AAR canon of ethics.

BMI offers services and programs to help members develop their skills and gain industry exposure. Also available are musical instrument, health and life insurance programs, and various industry discounts.

Chicago Artists Resource (CAR) is an excellent source of information for artists' professional development. It includes legal, financial and education information as well as artist opportunities.

We are the hub of the commissioned art economy. We connect all members of the industry, matching creative talent with creative opportunities, and providing digital tools that streamline the commission workflow process.

The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) understands the unique challenge of working creatively every day, while also dealing with the same financial, technical, legal and marketing concerns many other small businesses face. This artist business group aims to ease that burden for creative professionals, so that they have time and energy remaining to do what they do best. The Arts Network is made up of professional artists and arts-based business owners offering professional development resources, education and networking events, benefits programs and business savings to those in the creative industries.

A membership-based association which is the largest organized network of businesses representing the international craft and hobby industry including member and trade show news, market research, national and international shipping discounts and networking opportunities.

Phone: (201) 794-1133 x226

Creative Capital is a New York based non-profit dedicated to supporting individual artists in pursuit of innovation. It is a national nonprofit organization that provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing adventurous projects in all disciplines. Their approach combines funding, counsel and career development services to enable a project's success and foster sustainable practices for our grantees.

Address: 65 Bleecker Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 598-9900
Email: connect@creative-capital.org

Mission is to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with free workshops, library resources and local events focused on business development and networking. Designed to help NE Ohioans realize their dreams of starting and growing successful businesses. Workshops include cultivating ideas, creating a business plan, legal aspects of being a business owner, marketing, and resources for funding. Business coaching is also available. Monthly e-mail provides information on workshops, events, and resources that match your areas of interest. Supported by the Cuyahoga County Library and the Cleveland Foundation.

Fractured Atlas provides resources on professional development, marketing, health care, funding, events, jobs and other artist opportunities.

Address: 248 West 35th Street, Suite 1202 New York, NY 10001
E-mail: support@fracturedatlas.org

Supports fine craft artists by providing access to publications, technical and professional workshops, marketing and referrals.

Address:1665 W. 5th Avenue Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: (614) 486 4402

This is a link to a calendar of literary events in the Cleveland area which can be accessed through the Poets & Writers magazine. Based on the the Clevelandpoetics blogspot calendar.

The SGA created the first standard uniform popular songwriters contract. This website provides industry news, event listings, and members are provided with additional services.

TAXI is an independent artist & repertoire company. Members also receive a monthly newsletter about the industry and access to an online database designed to help with finding collaborators, band mates, producers, vocalists, and other contacts.

Phone: (800) 458-2111