Northeast Shores is the community development organization serving North Collinwood, one of the strongest artist communities in the country. The community includes Waterloo Arts, an organization that creates a stimulating arts environment through quality exhibits, performances, special events and educational programming for people of all ages. Collinwood also has an Entertainment District which is home to an eclectic mix of indie music venues and art galleries. It is the perfect place for artists young and old to launch their career or expand their practice.

North Collinwood has a mix of artists in the craft (7.5%), design (7.5%), interdisciplinary (7.5%), literary (5.7%), music (5.7%) and theater arts (7.5%) – all between five and eight percent of the total. Visual artists are also well represented,, accounting for 55 % of artists in the neighborhood.

Northeast Shores is the local community development corporation that creates a better North Shores Collinwood for everyone to live, work, and visit. We are proud to serve this mixed income, mixed race neighborhood located on the shores of Lake Erie.

Address: 317 East 156th Street Cleveland, OH 44110
Phone: (216) 481-7660
Fax: (216) 481-7129
E-mail: info@northeastshores.org

The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically.

Address: Rhodes Tower 30 E. Broad Street 33rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3414
Phone: (614) 466-2613

Ohio City—or the “City of Ohio” as it was known at its 1818 founding—was originally a part of Brooklyn Township. On March 3, 1836, just two days before Cleveland’s incorporation, the City of Ohio became an independent municipality. It remained so until June 5, 1854, when it was annexed to the city of Cleveland.

This is an online clearing house for dance professionals in ohio with listings in professionals in Ohio with listings in professional development and performance, along with an online resource guide. MEmbers receive a newsletter, discounts to various programs, and representation through OhioDance's advocacy role.

Phone: (614) 224 2913
E-mail: ohiodance@hotmail.com

The primary function of the Ohio Department of Taxation is the collection and administration of most state taxes, several local taxes and the oversight of real property taxation in Ohio. Their site also provides a number of resources for individual taxpayers and businesses. Their business section provides a listing of all tax forms with links to a PDF, which you can often fill in, services for businesses, interest rates and other resources. The department's mission is to provide quality service to Ohio taxpayers by helping them comply with their tax responsibilities and by fairly applying the tax law.

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

The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA), is the only organization exclusively working to protect and promote the CPA profession in Ohio. OSCPA is a resource for news and events impacting Ohio CPAs and the business community. They also offer a directory to help you search for a CPA based on location and expertise.

Today OBCDC serves both of the neighborhoods and City of Cleveland Statistical Planning areas of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn. However, starting in January 2010, the ward boundaries and numbers have changed. The CDC is represented by four Council Wards. Most of all of Ward 13 covered by Councilman Kelley is the Old Brooklyn area. Parts of the following wards also fall in OBCDC’s service area: Ward 3, Councilman Cimperman; Ward 12, Councilman Brancatelli; and Ward 14, Councilman Cummins. However it is expected that this year (2012) the ward boundaries may change again.

Address: 3344 Broadview Road Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: (216) 459-1000
Fax: (216) 459-1741
E-mail: info@oldbrooklyn.com

The oldest international literary organization designed to advance literature, defend free expression and foster international literary fellowship.

Address: 588 Broadway, Suite 303 New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 334-1660

The PlayhouseSquare District continues to thrive and grow into a vibrant destination reflecting a variety of entertainment, dining, residential live, real estate development and a hub of new technology companies. The district signifies a collaborative group of building owners and property stakeholders that strengthen the economic vitality, livability and commerce of the area. One of the prime spots in the district is Star Plaza, an outdoor urban park which hosts free events and concerts.

This website, sponsored by Poets & Writers Magazine, offers a wide range of resources for writers, including up-to-date databases to find markets, contests, competitions, conferences, workshops and residencies. Tools for writers include writing prompts, articles on craft, and information on literary agents.

On Crochet News Today: Here are some great posts that will help you figure out how to price your craft work so that it will sell and leave you with a profit!

A community based organization with a strong commitment to arts education. It offers workshops and lectures for individual artists, with a focus on contemporary art.

Address: 2310 Superior Avenue, Suite 280 Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: (216) 772-4PAA

Formed in 2000 by Americans for the Arts, this site is designed to assist those in the field of public art. The Public Art Network (PAN) includes public art specific resources, networking listserv, and a public art program directory.

Rand is a non-profit organization specializing in research. It has built a substantial body of arts research, including industry trends.

RTA is the mass transit authority for the City of Cleveland.

A service of the Cleveland Neighborhood Development Corporation, "This web site has been created to provide information on retail and commercial real estate offerings in Cleveland to potential retailers and/or developers interested in urban retail districts. It is maintained and updated on a regular basis and includes contact information for all spaces listed."

SESAC is a performing rights organization that logs and collects royalties for its writer and publisher members.

One of the main benefits of living in Severance is the Severance Town Center. The Town Center is home to many retailers of office supplies, clothing and household goods, women’s fashions, and more. You will find a 14-screen movie theater complex with the latest in video and audio technology. There is also a premier fitness club which features state-of-the-art equipment. A convenience wing on the west side of the Town Center offers a full-service grocery store, clothing outlets, a shoe store, health food, a dental center, a hair salon, other various merchandisers and a sandwich shop.

According to the 2011 “Putting Artists on the Map”, 43 % of the artists in the area are visual artists. There is a large number of musicians living in the Severance neighborhood at 15.7 % followed by those involved in craft (10.7%), interdisciplinary (8.3%), literary (7.4%), dance (5%) and theater (2.5%) disciplines.