Thousands of independent artists and bands are completely unaware of the plethora of arts-business services, programs, and resources that exist to directly support their artistic efforts.  We’ll discuss fundraising programs like fiscal sponsorship, which offers a way to raise donations and the ability to apply for grants that artists may be restricted from otherwise.  We’ll talk about insurance, a necessity for most artists, which can be a burden to tackle.  We’ll identify professional development and technical assistance programs for artists, producers, and others in the business offered through local, state, and national organizations. And we’ll discuss how artists can simultaneously advance their careers and serve their arts community by being civically engaged, by networking and collaborating, and by getting involved with the organizations mentioned herein.  Attendees will walk away with a detailed list of 30+ organizations to contact for resources that will greatly benefit their artistic efforts.

Cafe Istanbul in the New Orleans Healing Center, May 21 1pm-3pm

In the mean time, we’ve been working hard at Sweet Home New Orleans to update everything for you, and we’d love to know what you think.  Please take some time and look around, and when you get a chance head over to our Get Involved, and Share Your Story with us about what you love, what you think could use a little work, and what you’d like to read about on this very blog.

Thanks for taking the time to browse through the new site, and we look forward to seeing you around here again!

-Sweet Home New Orleans