RESOURCES FOR CREATIVES

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City of Austin Resources

The Cultural Arts Division supports the economic development and revitalization of the City of Austin by strengthening and promoting arts, culture, and creative industries.

 

Cultural Arts Division

The Cultural Arts Division supports the economic development and revitalization of the City of Austin by strengthening and promoting arts, culture, and creative industries.

 

Cultural Funding

Learn more about the Economic Development Department’s Cultural Funding programs for arts, heritage, and music. These programs are funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) proceeds from Austin’s convention and hotel industries.

 

Artist Career Training

Artist Career Training is a six-week program to advance your creative business. Learn from subject matter experts about City resources, business planning, intellectual property, marketing, and funding. You’ll also meet with mentors and expand your professional network.

 

Creative Industry Funding & Support

City of Austin center for creative arts funding and support.

 

People’s Gallery

The People’s Gallery is an annual exhibition at Austin City Hall that displays local and regional artwork to more than 210,000 visitors every year. The curated pieces represent the Austin arts community’s excellence and cultural diversity, while promoting the City’s cultural and economic initiatives.

 

other resources

ALL ATX

Austin’s musician advocate dedicated to their success and overall well-being.

 

Austin Creative Alliance

Advance, connect, advocate for Austin’s arts, cultural, creative communities.

 

Austin Emerging Art Leaders

Chapter of Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network.

 

Austin Federation of Musicians

Assists local musicians with wages, work conditions, employment.

 

Austin Film Society

Empowers community to make, watch and love film and creative media.

 

Austin Songwriters Group

Opportunities through workshops, events, annual symposium.

 

Capitol View Arts

Arts education, collaborative opportunities, preservation of venues.

 

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians

Healthcare for low income, uninsured, working musicians.

 

I Respect Music

Supports a musician’s rights to pay for radio airplay.

 

Live Music Tutor

Online music platform that connects instructors, students, and enthusiasts.

 

Mike Tolleson & Associates

Free legal clinic.

 

SIMS Foundation

Financial support for mental health and addiction services.

 

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

Pro bono legal and accounting assistance. 

 

The Texas Music Office

State support of music, liaison to state government.

 

The Writer’s League of Texas

Forum for information, support, sharing among writers.