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Advocacy + Research
Art is Serious Business – Canada Council for the Arts
Canadian Coalition for the Arts
Canada Council for the Arts Strategic Plan 2016-21
Culture Satellite Account – CRA
Arts Infographics + Surveys
What Americans Believe About the Arts in 2016 (infographic)
What Americans Believe About the Arts in 2016 (survey)
Americans Support Increases in Government Arts Funding (infographic)
Autism Spectrum Disorder + Music (infographic)
Most of Us Seek Out Arts Experiences (infographic)
Nine Effective Practices for Building Audiences in the Arts (infographic)
Top 10 Reasons to Support the Arts (infographic)
We Often Experience the Arts in Unexpected Places (infographic)
We will Support Candidates Who Want to Support Arts Funding (infographic)
Why do People Attend the Arts? (infographic)
Arts News and Inspiration
Making Your Life as an Artist by Andrew Simonet – Free PDF
Ted Talk: Ben Cameron – Why the Live Arts Matter
TRG Arts – Arts case studies by sector
Charities
Arts Activities and Charitable Registration – CRA
Learn About Charitable Registration Status
Conferences and Festivals
Entrepreneurship
Artistic Budgeting
Fee Schedules for Professional Artists
CARFAC Minimum Copyright and Professional Fees
Copyright Visual Arts – Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective
Donating Art to Fundraisers – VANL-CARFAC
Guidelines, Checklists and Standards – VANL-CARFAC
Fundraising
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Canadian Association of Gift Planners
Code of Ethical Fundraising Practices – Association of Fundraising Professionals
Cultural Consumer Behaviour Blog – TRG Arts
Donor Bill of Rights – Association of Fundraising Professionals
Fundraising Articles – Mal Warwick’s Blog
Fundraising Tools – Montréal Arts Affaires
Giving and Volunteering – Imagine Canada
How to Thank Donors – Montréal Arts Affaires
Telling your Story to Donors – Nonprofit Storytelling Conference
Organize a Fundraising Campaign – Montréal Arts Affaires
Philanthropic Trends – Ketchum Canada
Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration
Governance
20 Questions for NP Boards of Directors – CPA Canada
How to Build a Board of Directors – Montréal Arts Affaires
Grantsmanship
Human Resources
Cultural Human Resources Council
Legal Issues
A Legal Guide for Writers – Nova Scotia Artists’ Legal Information Society
Artists’ Contracts: Agreement templates for visual and media artists – CARFAC Ontario
Artists’ Guide to Canadian Contract Basics
Contract Law for Artists (Canada)
Copyright in Canada – Public Legal Information Association NL
Estate Planning for Visual Artists – CARFAC Ontario
Guide to Law for NPO’s in Atlantic Canada – CLIA PEI
Legal Info Line and Lawyer Referral Service – Public Legal Information Association NL
Selling and Taking Artwork Outside of Canada – VANL-CARFAC
Management
Information for Artists: A practical guide for visual and media artists – CARFAC Ontario
Marketing
Branding for Artists Demystified: Are You Doing It Right?
Define Your Personal Brand: Artists and Creatives
Nonprofits
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Atlantic Lottery: Summer Festivals and Events
Cox & Palmer: Speak to the Marketing Manager in the St. John’s office for program details: (709) 570-5525.
Moksha Yoga: Karma Classes generate $800-$1200 each month for a local charity. To be considered, describe how your project aligns with their core values and email info@mokshayogastjohns.com.
Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation
Arts Funding
ArtsNL Professional Project Grants Program
ArtsNL Sustaining Funding for Professional Arts Organizations
ArtsNL Annual Operating Program for Professional Arts Organizations
