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Arts and Creative Enterprise : Associations & Grant Information
Books
The Artist's Guide to Grant Writing by Call Number: NX705.5 U6 R67 2010The book is targeted at both professional and aspiring writers, performers, and visual artists who need concrete information about how to write winning grant applications and fundraise creatively so that they can finance their artistic dreams.
The Business of Being an Artist by Call Number: N8600 .G7 2015Provides visual artists with an in-depth guide to developing and building a career as a professional artist.
Art/Work by Call Number: N6505 B575 2009The most comprehensive guide of its kind, Art/Work gives artists of every level the tools they need to make it in an art world.
Grant Resources and Information
A web-based database from the Candid, a foundation-supported clearinghouse of information on private funding sources. Provides information on over 140,000 independent and company-sponsored foundations, corporate givers, and grant making public charities. Foreign foundations and nonprofit organizations other than foundations are excluded. You can only use this in Memorial Library at the Grants Information Center, 2nd floor.
Need help?
- Use the quick guide on the Foundation Directory Online.
- Explore the taxonomy online (search, browse,definitions)
- View the taxonomy hierarchy and some term definitions
CandidLearning offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effectively.
Art contests and competitions, art jobs and internships, art scholarships and grants and fellowships, art festivals, call for entries/proposals/projects, and other opportunities. Premium service requires paid subscription.
A monthly online newsletter listing grants, upcoming art contests, competitions, and juried shows across the US. Sign up for either the free list or the subscription list for more extensive postings.
College Art Association's Opportunities listing
Includes ten-most recently posted opportunities for artists, scholars, museum professionals, and educators
Choices include film/video projects, international projects, and visual arts projects.
National Endowment for the Arts
View guidelines and apply for NEA grants. This page also includes listings of recent grants made to organizations and individuals.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Search for NEH grants by division and applicant type. Subscribe to keep up to date with upcoming NEH grant program deadlines.
New York Foundation for the Arts: Source
Lists over 12,000 awards, services and publications for individual artists and art professionals.
Look at the NYFA website to learn more about general resources and support for artists and arts organizations.
Professional Associations
Data Collection and Information
- UW Survey CenterData collection and research services provided by UW
- SMU Data ArtsData, resources, and insights for the Arts
- Grant Information Collection (GIC)Library collection of UW grant information