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The following is a—by no means complete—list of resources to help you launch or accelerate your artistic career.
We’ve included links to granting agencies, listservs, arts organizations … any resource we’ve come across that could be useful to creative artists.
If you know of additional arts-related resources that are not listed here, please tell us about them! Email information about any resources you’d like to share with the Carolina community to the Arts Institute web editor at haynswor@mailbox.sc.edu.
 Artsopportunities.org
A service of the Southern Arts Federation, this database lists all kinds of arts opportunities, from grants to contests to jobs, and allows you to sort by geographic region or see listings from all over the country.
 Hub City Writers Project
A non-profit independent press and literary arts association, Spartanburg-based Hub City publishes local writers, provides both a virtual and real community for South Carolina writers, and has become a national model for community-based writers' programs all over the nation.
National Endowment for the Arts
A federal agency dedicated to excellence in the arts, the NEA is a powerhouse for arts-related grants, and its website is also a great resource for news about national-level developments in the arts community.
New York Foundation for the Arts
A great resource for grants and general arts information, in New York and nationwide. Check out its listings of jobs for artists too.
The South Carolina Arts Commission
A comprehensive one-stop resource for artists in any discipline. Funds a number of grants, contests, and awards, and also provides information about and/or links to a host of other resources for artists in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Humanities Council
The SCHC funds, promotes, and coordinates a wide range of endeavors - from exhibits to films to dramatizations and lectures - that pertain to the humanities, including the arts. A good resource for grants large and small.
The South Carolina Poetry Initiative
A statewide organization that promotes and celebrates the reading, writing, and performing of poetry in South Carolina. Sponsors a number of workshops, retreats, and contests for poets.
South Carolina Writers Workshop
A literary arts organization serving both new and established writers, the SCWW hosts a major writers' onference every fall in Myrtle Beach, and the SCWW website, with its blogs, chatrooms, and online publication of members' work, is a great place to connect with other writers.
Hub City Writers Project
A non-profit independent press and literary arts association, Spartanburg-based Hub City publishes local writers, provides both a virtual and real community for South Carolina writers, and has become a national model for community-based writers’ programs all over the nation.
The Poetry Society of South Carolina
Founded in 1920 the PSSC supports the reading, writing, study, and enjoyment of poetry throughout the state.
South Carolina Arts Commission Literary Arts Page
Contests, grants, projects, events … if it has to do with the South Carolina literary scene, you can get the scoop here.
The South Carolina Poetry Initiative
A statewide organization that promotes and celebrates the reading, writing, and performing of poetry in South Carolina. Sponsors a number of workshops, retreats, and contests for poets.
Agent Query
A free, searchable database of literary agents.
Americans for the Arts
Billing itself as “the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America,” AFA provides support and resources for artists in a variety of ways. In particular, check out their extensive job bank.
Author MBA
Want to have a brilliant literary career? These days it’s not enough just to be a great writer – you also need to be savvy about the business side of being an author. That’s what this site is all about.
Critiquegroups.com
Looking for a regular source of feedback on your writing? If you haven’t found a good writer’s group in your local community, try a virtual one. This site will help you find the perfect group of peer editors for your work.
Duotrope.com
If you’re a creative writer and you haven’t discovered Duotrope yet, check it out right now – you won’t know how you ever lived without it. An incredibly comprehensive list of places to publish your work, updated daily, plus lots of nifty data and search tools, and the option of creating your own submissions log make this site indispensable.
Eighteen Questions
How did your favorite authors get from being unknown literary wannabes to the heights of success they enjoy today? This site is designed to allow published writers to share their experiences and insights with novice writers via an 18-question interview. More than 100 authors have participated to date.
Freelancewritinggigs.com
Even if your stories or poems aren’t paying the rent yet, you can turn your writing talents into a revenue stream by taking on the kinds of freelance professional writing jobs you’ll find here.
Literary Agent Jeff Kleinman’s blog
“I’ll be damned,” says one USC MFA student in creative writing, “if this blog post of his isn't the best thing I ever saw for advice on how to submit material to agents and decipher/handle their replies.”
Media Bistro
One of the best publishing/media-related sites out there. Keep up with all the latest industry news, find out about journalism and freelance gigs, and network with other writers from around the world.
 Movie Bytes
Got a great idea for a movie but no connections in Hollywood? Your best hope of getting noticed is to win a script-writing contest – and you’ll find a great list of them here.
National Novel Writing Month
Ever had a great idea for a novel but struggled to get it off the ground? The folks at NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) will happily hold your feet to the fire. Sign up for this annual gig and you’ll have committed to cranking out 50,000 words during the month of November. Thousands pull it off every year. And the tips and advice on the website can spur you on whatever month it is.
Poets & Writers Magazine
Want to find a contest to which you can submit your brilliant poem or story? Check out their contests page. Want to get some advice about how to solve your writing problems, or read about how your favorite authors came up with their best ideas? Check out their feature stories. Want to find a writing-related job? Check out their job bank. Etc., etc…. a very comprehensive source for all things writing-esque.
PublishingQuestions.com
You’ve got questions; they’ve got answers: this crash course in the hows, whys and wherefores of getting published will tell you what you need to know to get started on the road to seeing your name and your work in print.
The Red Room
Its tagline is “where the writers are,” and it’s a great comprehensive compendium of all things literary. Its blogs, podcasts, news features, and support groups will keep you abreast of the latest developments in the literary world, inspire you to keep writing, and remind you that as a writer, you may be toiling away alone in your room, but you’re still part of a large and vibrant literary community.
Rejecter.blogspot.com
Feeling down about all those rejection slips? Well, honey, you’re not alone. Take heart by dipping into this blog by an assistant at a big literary agency, who writes about the many manuscripts (95% of what’s submitted to her) that she rejects … and then take note of the tips she offers about how to get your work out of the reject pile.
The Story Starter
Need a prompt to get you started? How about 340 million of them?
Writers Digest
Tips, articles, interactive Q&A, prompts, online writing critiques, blogs, and more from one of the nation’s leading publications for writers of all stripes.
Writers Market
A venerable, nearly indispensable resource for writers looking to publish their work in any genre. Lists over 6,000 markets, from small, specialized magazines to vast publishing conglomerates.
WritingFix.com
Is your muse being cranky today? If so, butter it up with a writing prompt from this clever site, which allows you to tailor your prompt to your mood, your interests, etc.
Writing.shawguides.com
Writers’ conferences are a great way to stimulate your creativity and network with other writers who share your interests. Find one in your field or your neck of the woods here.
 Association of Performing Arts Presenters
With over forty years as an active arts service organization, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (Arts Presenters) is the nexus for the performing arts community and the innovators in the field. Its resources for actors and other performers include a job bank, an annual conference, grants, and more.
 South Carolina Dance Association
This group supports and promotes dance throughout South Carolina, and provides networking and educational opportunities for dacners and dance suporters.
South Carolina Theatre Association
A statewide organization for theatre professionals--provides info about auditions and jobs, as well as the latest news about theatre in SC and beyond.
American Association of Community Theatre
A really comprehensive site with lots of info, news, and advice for actors and other theatre professionals, so check it out whether you're specifically itnerested in community theatre or not.
The Southeastern Theatre Conference
In addition to holding a big annual conference, this organization offers scholarships, provides tips for auditioning, and coordinates auditions for major productions.
American Alliance for Theatre & Education
Dedicated to promoting standards of excellence in theatre education, AATE also posts job listings and provides, among other resources, a great list of theatre conferenecs and events around the globe.
 Chamber Music America
Dedicated to supporting and strengthening the chamber music community throughout the nation, CMA hosts conferences and seminars as well as an online discussion forum.
Theatre Communications Group
Committed to strengthening, nurturing and promoting the professional not-for-profit American theatre, this organization also has a great website with a ton of resources for theatre professionals, including info about theatre-related finance, jobs, salaries, etc.
Opera America
Supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera, this national organization provides all kinds of resources and information for opera performers and opera lovers
North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents
If you're a performing artist and are ready to look for an agent, this is a great place to start.
The Art and Literature Niche Unlimited
A social networking site for creative artists, started by a student at the University of Georgia. |
