Resources for Artists and Organizations
Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Department
The Arts and the Law / Florida.”
The Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Dept. has published a 255-page legal guide for artists and arts organizations and contains information such as copyright, consignment and sales, contracts, representation, starting and running a business, Florida Statutes affecting the arts, and a listing of state and national resources. It provides sample forms (government, agreements, contracts, model releases) and numerous sections dealing with incorporation of nonprofit and for profit businesses, liability, partnerships, leases, use of fictitious names, and much more.
The publication is available at The Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (822-7872) or the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin (298-3322). The cost is only $20; please make your check payable to Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Dept.
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www.pinellasarts.org for information about grants, job opportunities, cultural directory, art education, advocacy,
Florida Festivals, public art projects, calls-to- artists, a calendar of local arts and cultural events and more.
There are many sites and organizations that are great resources for artists and arts organizations:
Local:
Pinellas County Arts Council www.pinellasarts.org/
- Business Volunteers for the Arts
- Calendars of events, festivals
- Directories of artists and organizations
- Economic impact study of the Tampa Bay Region (2005)
- Grant information
- Media guide
- Publications that list employment, grants, and more
- Training
Creative Tampa Bay www.creativetampabay.com/
- Newsletter
- Creative Events
Juvenile Welfare Board http://jwbpinellas.org/ Grant information
- Grantswriting training and resources
Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts www.tbbca.org/ Economic Impact study of the Tampa Bay Region (2005)
ArtBuzz.org is a not-for-profit website dedicated to the promotion of visual arts. This site (and the impending magazine, Art Buzz) has been a work-in-progress since 2004. Its mission is to link fine artists to art buyers/collectors, art organizations, art shows, art galleries and museums, as well as, other artists. For further information mail: Tony Blue at Mighty Blue Graphic Stdui, 13497 99th Avenue N., Seminole, FL. 33776.
Statewide:
For a complete listing, please visit www.florida-arts.org/resources/StateOrganizations.htm
Arts For A Complete Education/Florida Alliance For Arts Education (ACE/FAAE) www.faae.org
COMMUNITY Affair www.communityaffair.com
life.art.culture
12984 Tamiami Trail S. #401
North Port, FL 34287
(508) 737.0998
Community Affair Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Shows. Juried shows bring talented artists and craftspeople from around the world to exhibit their original art or craft in affluent beach resorts and cultural communities along the Gulf Coast of Florida during the winter tourism months. Check out our website for further information.
Florida Department of Cultural Affairs www.florida-arts.org
- Comprehensive directory of Florida Arts and Cultural Organizations
- Comprehensive directory of regional and national arts service organizations
- Grants
- Job listings
- News
- Programs (Art in Public Buildings)
Florida Cultural Alliance www.FLCA.net
- Advocacy and policy information
- Resources
Florida Legislature http://myflorida.com
- Find out who your representatives are.
National:
For a comprehensive list, please visit www.florida-arts.org/resources/nationalorganizations.htm
Americans for the Arts 
www.americansforthearts.org/
Field Services:
- Information on multiple issues
- Training
Arts and Business Council www.artsandbusiness.org/
- National Arts Marketing Workshops
- Training
Foundation Center www.fdncenter.org/
Information about grantseeking and grantwriting
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