Your guide to arts & culture
Links & resources
Topics, resources in the arts
These resources and links are provided as a service. The Council does not endorse and is not responsible for any content or products which may be available or advertised on any other sites. We do our best to ensure the links are correct, however, please let us know if you find a link is broken or a resource contains inappropriate content.
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Arts4All Florida (formerly VSA Florida) – The State Organization on Arts and Disability
Guest Services for Guests with Disabilities — How best to accommodate participants and attendees with disabilities. (A publication of VSA Florida, the State organization on arts and disabilities.)
A Guide to Using People-First Language — How to put emphasis on the person rather than their disability when speaking or writing (VSA Florida).
NEA Resources on Accessibility – The National Endowment for the Arts has resources to assist arts organizations in making accommodations.
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Americans for the Arts – The nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. AFTA’s online Arts Action Center can help you find your legislators, along with information about what’s happening with the arts nationally.
Kennedy Center Education – Part of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the digital resources library offers lesson plans and digital resources for infusing arts into curriculum.
Association of Performing Arts Presenters is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for the performing arts presenting, booking and touring field.
International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies – A global network of arts councils and ministries of culture.
National Arts and Disability Center – Promotes the full inclusion of audiences and artists with disabilities into all facets of the arts community.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies – A membership organization for the nation’s state arts agengies.
National Endowment for the Arts – Learn more about what’s happening at the national level.
National Organization for Arts in Health – Dedicated to serving and advancing the field of Arts in Health.
Open Secrets – A nonpartisan organization that tracks campaign contributions for state-level elections and public policy in all 50 states.
Vote Smart – Allows you to look up platforms and voting records for every candidate and elected official from the US President to local government officials.
Access/VSA – A national nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a society where people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. (See Arts4All Florida for Florida-specific information.)
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Americans for the Arts Arts Education Navigator, a series of e-books designed to help educators, students, and advocates.
Americans for the Arts Arts Education Resources
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Arts in Education Resources
SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators)
STEM to STEAM (STEAM is a movement championed by the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and adopted widely by institutions, corporations, and individuals)
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Zapplication.org (an online application for artists to participate in arts shows and festivals)
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Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board – Bridgespan Group Article
Case Study: Fleisher Art Memorial – Wallace Foundation
Statement on Cultural Equity – Americans for the Arts
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Resources – American Alliance of Museums
Diversity & Inclusion Resource Center – League of American Orchestras
WomenofColorintheArts.org – Women of Color in the Arts
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Arts and Business resources from Americans for the Arts
Pocket Guides to Insurance for artists and arts organizations, a one-stop resource for crash courses in insurance for the arts, specific to the needs of your discipline.
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Art Search – Search and find jobs in the arts.
ArtsUSA.org Job Bank – A service for both job seekers and arts employers.
College Art Association provides a searchable database of arts-related job opportunities.
Higher Ed Jobs – jobs and career information in academia.
NYFA’s Jobs in the Arts is a premier source for jobs and internships in the arts, culture and museum industries nationwide
WALT DISNEY WORLDhttp://www.disneyauditions.com/ (updated 3/17)
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Forecast Public Art – Nonprofit arts organization that connects the energies and talents of artists with the needs and opportunities of communities
The Public Art Archive – Free, searchable database of images and extensive descriptions of public art from across the USA and Canada.
Public Art 101 – Americans for the Arts overview and searchable, curated database of public art works
Resources and Tools for Public Artists (PDFs Contracts, Suppliers, Fabricators, Methods)
Public Art – Artist RegistriesHillsborough County Government, Public Art Committee – Hillsborough County public art is not managed by the Arts Council Division. Please contact the appropriate County employee listed here for more information.
Public Art Associations, Networks (membership-based)
Public Art Sites that List CallsArt Deadlines List (subscription required) – features all types of calls including public art
Art Show website – all types of calls including public art
CAFÉ – calls from many Public Art administrators
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Art in State Buildings Calls to Artists – note you may also sign up and request notifications of calls
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs – An opportunities page that provides courtesy listings of calls (including public art), jobs from other agencies, entities.
NEFA – New England Foundation for the Arts calls to artists blog contains national and local calls
Public Art Websites