Openfilm.com is an online video platform for discovering, distributing and financing independent films online. Through its various third-party distribution platforms, Openfilm offers independent filmmakers the opportunity to gain exposure and earn revenue for their work. Openfilm brings the best elements of the film industry together. With an innovative platform designed to change the process of discovering great independent film, Openfilm is dedicated to developing, marketing and distributing great works.

"Ox-Bow offers a wide range of opportunities for artists at all stages in their career. With year-round programs that cater to degree-seeking students, professional artists and those new to the field, Ox-Bow is a protected place where creative processes break-down, reform, and mature." Their mission is to serve as a haven for the creative process through instruction, example, and community. They offer residencies as well as core classes.

Address: 3435 Rupprecht Way, P.O. Box 216, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Phone: (269) 857-5811

Patronage is not a new concept, Patreon is a new way to access and cultivate it. The platform is an online crowdfunding software that allows individuals to support you as a creator. No prizes, projects or gimmicks needed. Crowdfunding does work best, however when you have an existing network of friends and fans who are willing to invest in you.

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 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.

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.

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc. was established in 1985 for the sole purpose of providing financial assistance to individual visual artists of established ability through the generosity of the late Lee Krasner, one of the leading abstract expressionist painters and the widow of Jackson Pollock.

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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

ProImageExperts provides post production services like Photo retouchingwhich highlights the essential features of an image by fading of the portion with potential to subside. Retouching enhances the image quality greatly to convey the desired objective for which the image processing is undertaken. Service includes image masking, clipping path, vector conversion for high quality output.

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.

The Puffin Foundation Ltd. has sought to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy.

Address: 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ, 07666-4111

Pulse Productions is a DJ Service providing professional entertainment to the masses. Pulse Production DJs specialize in corporate events, school dances, weddings, and sports events. The Pulse Productions team is made up of experienced and well equipped DJs who have performed at all types of events at most major hotels, nightclubs and banquet halls.

This page includes calculators for determining how expensive of a home users can afford, predicting mortgage payments, refinancing, and amortization.

At Ragdale, visual artists, writers, composers, and interdisciplinary artists find what they need to create important new work: time and space. Throughout the year, Ragdale offers readings, artist lectures, workshops, and special events designed to connect artists and the community of Lake Forest, Chicago, and beyond. For their residency program, Ragdale welcomes artists at all stages of their careers and seeks to create a mix of various experience levels in each group of residents. Through a competitive application process, Ragdale offers residencies to visual artists, writers, composers, and interdisciplinary artists. Those working in sound, performance, choreography, or combinations of disciplines are also encouraged to apply under the Interdisciplinary category.

Address: 1260 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Phone: (847) 234-1063

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.

Refresh Collective specializes in hip-hop style digital music production, lyric and vocal coaching, recording, mixing and mastering. We can help produce your songs and/or podcasts. Our work supports artists who provide meaningful and conscious messages to benefit our community. We do not support artists or messages that are destructive to our community. Call us for a free consultation!

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."