Partnerships: widening your opportunities

Finding like-minded organizations can increase your chances
of obtaining funding. See the tips below for ideas:


Arts & Business: A Healthy Relationship

Government

Collaborate!
 

Arts & Business: A Healthy Relationship
The arts can be promoted to local businesses in a variety of ways;
revitalizing downtown areas, beautifying empty spaces. Remember,
think of your own community and its own unique characteristics and
demographics. Who knows? You may have an arts & business
council in your area! If not, search out those good natured business
people and invite them into a creative world.

Arts & Business Council
121 West 27th St., Suite 702
New York, NY 10001-6207

Arts & Business Council of Chicago
http://Artsbiz-chicago.org

The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
700 Broadway, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 764-7248
http://www.cbca.org
Important economic and social impact study on the arts in Denver!

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Government
Partnerships with government agencies may involve some bureaucracy, but often
the state can direct you towards the local arts agencies in your area. In addition,
the accountability often required for funding will force a project to adhere to a
time line and a well defined goal. Partnerships with local agencies can provide
valuable assistance getting your project off the ground. The sky's the limit!
For a full listing of state art organizations, go to resources: government support

Can't find your local arts agency? Make your own!
See Community Vision: A Policy Guide to Local Arts Agency Development,
Compiled and written by Cheryl L. Yuen. Available from www.artsusa.org.
New edition coming soon!!!

The Arts Extension Service also offers many helpful publications: www.umass.edu/aes

Collaborate!
For ideas on innovative collaborative projects, see these inspirational projects!

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