Resources

An independent, not-for-profit contemporary arts organization, Arts International is dedicated to promoting global interchange in the arts and educating audiences worldwide. Arts International creates Projects & Partnerships that help to identify, develop, and circulate new work crossing borders worldwide; provides funding support to artists and arts organizations engaged in international work; and utilizes New Technologies & Media to share information, reach new audiences, educate and serve the public, and create connections among artists and cultural organizers around the world.

Phone: (212) 674-9744
E-mail: info@artsinternational.org
Web site: www.artsinternational.org
 

With assistance from Arts Midwest programs, artists from many performance disciplines reach out to rural and urban communities with inspiring performances and educational activities. The yearly Midwest Arts Conference and Performance Showcase brings the performing arts marketplace together to facilitate booking and touring plans and to provide educational and performance opportunities.

Phone: (612) 341-0755
E-mail: general@artsmidwest.org
Web site: www.artsmidwest.org
 

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters is a national service organization whose programs and services include an annual members conference, books and monographs on key topics related to performing arts presenting, grantmaking programs and a continuing education program which presents workshops and seminars exploring all aspects of the performing arts.

Phone: (202) 833-2787
E-mail: artspres@artspresenters.org
Web site: www.artspresenters.org

The Kentucky Arts Council offers a variety of grants and programs to serve individual artists of all disciplines, schools, and not-for-profit organizations seeking to develop and participate in arts and cultural activities. A full listing of programs, grants and services offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, is available on their web site.

Phone: (888) 833-2787
E-mail: kyarts@ ky.gov
Web site: www.artscouncil.ky.gov
 

KAPN identifies and develops relationships with partners on the national, state, regional and local levels. Through partnering with these agencies and organizations, corporations and foundations, the Network can implement and expand opportunities for technical assistance, education, artist programming, marketing and fundraising.

Phone: (270) 824-1868
E-mail: bradley.downall@kctcs.edu
 

These one-day events are designed to introduce performing artists, visual artists, arts organizations and cultural institutions to the educational community. The performing arts showcases are held in eight Kentucky locations including Crestview Hills, Louisville, Lexington, Paducah, Ashland, Owensboro, Bowling Green and Whitesburg.

Phone: (502) 562-0703
Web site: www.kentuckycenter.org

The National Association for Campus Activities links the higher education and entertainment communities in a business
and learning partnership, creating educational and business opportunities for student and professional members. NACA provides multiple levels of membership for performers, as well as regional and national showcases.

Phone: (803) 732-6222
Web site: www.naca.org
 

Congress created the NEA, an independent agency of the federal government, in 1965 to encourage and support American art and artists. It fulfills its mission by awarding grants and through leadership and advocacy activities.

Phone: (202) 682-5400
Web site: www.arts.endow.gov
 

The SAF offers grants to regional presenters through its performing and visual arts Regional Touring Program, regional arts workshops and conferences, and a variety of other services. The Federation hosts the Performing Arts Exchange every year, which is a major booking and performance conference and a primary forum for professional development for artists, artist managers and presenters.

Phone: (404) 874-7244
E-mail: saf@southarts.org
Web site: www.southarts.org