Broward County considers its artists, as a collective, one of its treasured resources.
Within the last four years from 2007 through 2010, in the midst of a great recession, with business declining and inventories dwindling, the Creative sector, fueled by its artists has grown, both in employees and businesses. This has created a direct positive effect on the economics of Broward County as a whole. In support of this blossoming group of entrepreneurs, below is listed a number of tools and resources available to help continue this growth and development.
To keep up-to-date on Future Artist Opportunities by email CLICK HERE
Visit www.artscalendar.com for all local events, workshops, classes, auditions, calls to artists ane more! ArtsCalendar.com is the leading online resource for Art and Cultural information for Broward and Miami-Dade counties. ArtsCalendar.com is an initiative of ArtServe, Inc., a non-profit organization recognized for creating cultural experiences for artists and the community.
See what's happening around town.
An artist-focused course of study designed to assist artists by cultivating and advancing their business skills. Presented on 4 Saturdays, AEI is offered as a series of 18 classes. AEI is led by a premier faculty composed of leading business practitioners and artists familiar with arts and culture from the South Florida region. Faculty members instruct artists through a series of lectures, panels and discussions. Click here to read more about program
2012 Dates: June 2, 9, 16, and 23rd....RSVP here
In February 2008, the first of 37 professional visual and performing artists began moving into the now completed Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts. Artspace Projects, Inc., a Minneapolis-based not-for-profit real estate developer for the arts, contracted with Broward County for the development of these affordable, artist live/work spaces. View more information and access links to resident artists.
Click here for current Broward County Public Art "Calls to Artists"
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| Cooperative Marketing Program |
This exciting pogram was developed by the Cultural Division toprovide not-for-profit cultural organizations with Broward-based cultural events reduced advertising rates and a recognizable presence through larger media placements. Cooperative is defined as: a minimum of two organizations in any advertisement purchase. Read more...
The Cultural Directory is a listing of more than 550 cultural (local/national) organizations. The directory is divided into the various disciplines and each organization is listed alphabetically within its discipline. Find a cultural organization, venue and more.
Also available are funding links.
| Cultural Information Center |
Your one-stop shop for information about arts and entertainment events and other happenings in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Broward County aka your "Cultural Concierge". Learn more and get contact infomation about the Cultural Information Center.
This bi-monthly electronic newsletter provides current event stories and happenings in Broward County. Read the current e-news.
The Cultural Foundation of Broward, Inc.'s Foster Fellowship for Emerging Artists program includes direct support to promising artists in their formative years committed to advancing their own work and professional careers. Funds will be awarded to promote the professional growth and recognition of artists living in Broward County. Download application.
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The Cultural Division offers a variety of grant programs designed to promote the development of Broward-based not-for-profit cultural organizations, municipalities and not-for-profit agencies that sponsor art activities and enhance the cultural environment of the people of Broward County. Find information about grants...
Sign up quickly and easily online. Click here for the Workshops/Events RSVP link.
| South Florida Cultural Consortium |
All South Florida professional artists, residing in the five counties mentioned, are eligible to apply. Artists must have resided and worked in one of the participating five counties the year prior to the application deadline and must apply from the county of their residence. Read more, see winners and download application....
This is an easy-to-use online source for arts and cultural related information. Search through this website for information on arts events, calls to artists, auditions, performances, workshops, seminars and much more. Visit the website.
Click on links below to access websites for online funding opportunities for artists.
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