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July 2009

Non-Juried Calls for Artists  |  Auditions | Volunteer/Intern Opportunities
Studio Spaces  |  Miscellaneous

Entries in bold are entered the first of each month.
New Entries are added during the month, with posting dates in orange.

Non-Juried Calls for Artists

Call to Artists (non-juried) for Munch and Music Festival (7/9-8/13) Bend, OR. This awarding winning series on Thursday evening features: free concerts, live music, 18 restaurants, and up to 8,000 central Oregonians and tourists wander through the park and art vendor booths. 50 booth spaces ($150 each, early registration) are available to crafters, non-original art and imports. One booth fee covers you for all 6 Thursday nights. Call Lisa Hamel at 541.647.7800, email lisa@c3events.com or visit www.c3events.com. Deadline: 7/1/09.

Volunteer Artists needed for small-scale art mural along playground wall at Vernon School. Assist AmeriCorps member with her community engagement project for a few hours only this summer. Contact Karla, kpowell@pps.k12.or.us.

Artist Seeking Memories from Portlanders in order to make free audio "walking-tour" podcasts, communicating the rich, emotional history that make up our surroundings. He seeks volunteers to participate in this project. If you are interested contact Abe at hoodturkey@gmail.com or visit http://www.hoodturkey.com.

Call for Artists and Volunteers. PDXArtScene.org is now seeking artists, writers and supporters to conduct interviews and create articles for the new site. PDXartScene.org is a free website for Portland to enjoy and artists to network! Please register as a member and artist on the site or email brian@pdxartscene.org.

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Auditions

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7/19 IFCC seeks singer/performers for Jazz Opera by Thara Memory. Original jazz opera composed and directed by Thara Memory commissioned  by IFCC is seeking singing performers.  Performances in early December. Must be experienced with a balance of acting and singing skills. Please prepare a song from Porgy and Bess or similar genre. Bring your music. Accompanist provided. Seeking: Two male singers of color. Tenor or Baritone, age 30-60. Show music, Jazz necessary operatic or gospel experience a plus. One comedic female singer Range: Soprano, age 20-40.  Must be daring and versatile. One female dramatic singer Contralto/mezzo.  Age 30's Show music, Jazz necessary operatic or gospel experience a plus. Schedule appointments by emailing: adrienne@ifccarts.org using subject line JAZZ OPERA AUDITIONS
or call 503.823.2070. Musicians Union Hall, 325 NE 20th Portland, OR 97232

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Volunteer/Intern Opportunities

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Need Volunteer Artists to Teach Art Classes to Day Laborers. VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project is looking for volunteers to teach their Art Classes. These classes will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Workers’ Center and can be scheduled to fit the artists availability; once a week and anytime between 8am and 2pm. Looking for teachers, who love art, want to share different techniques or skills, and who are interested in collaborating with the day laborers. If interested visit www.portlandvoz.org or call 503.233.6787.

Sidewalk Chalk Artist Wanted. The Wilson Area Arts Council (WAAC) is once again sponsoring the Wilson Cluster Chalk Art Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the Hillsdale Farmers Market. Talented chalk artists are needed who could provide tips and demonstrations during the event. Especially looking for 3D chalk artists.  Just imagine artists of all ages - children, teens, adults and families and friends - working to create their own sidewalk artwork.  If you would like to volunteer your time and be part of this exciting event, please contact Linda Doyle at lsdoyle@earthlink.net .

Clearing House for Arts Volunteering. The White House Summer Service Initiative provides a new web portal http://www.serve.gov/ for volunteers to seek positions in arts and culture in their community. Go to the website and enter in the type of volunteer work you are interested in and your zip code, and discover the hundreds of local art and culture organizations in the Portland region that have volunteer positions available.

Intern sought by Zine Summer Camp 2009 (7/7-25). The mission of IPRC's Summer Camp is to educate and inspire children about independent publishing and promote creativity by providing hands-on educational activities and creative projects in a fun and safe learning environment. Activities include: field trips, fun and educational games, visiting artists, and of course lots of projects! Help with planning and promotion and then be a counselor for both of the sessions this summer!  Great opportunity to be creative and work. with kids!  Inspire kids about art and educate them about media literacy. The position is 20-25 hours per week, starting as soon as possible and ending 7/30. Please contact A.M. O'Malley at iprcworkshops@gmail.com

Volunteers sought by Washington County Museum for duties including: Painting, wall prep, carpentry, & cleaning; Mailings; Distribute promotional materials; Gift shop inventory; and Museum Docent. Contact: Washington County Museum, 17677 NW Springville Road, Portland, OR, 503.645.5353, www.washington countymuseum.org.

Volunteer Artists needed for small-scale art mural along playground wall at Vernon School. Assist AmeriCorps member with her community engagement project for a few hours only this summer. Contact Karla, kpowell@pps.k12.or.us.

Project Youth Documentary Intern sought by Film Action Oregon. Film Action Oregon sponsors Project Youth Doc (PYD), an intensive, four-week-long documentary film production program for teens ages 13-16. PYD now offers three sessions, serving approximately 50 students in all each summer, more than half of whom attend the program free of charge. The Project Youth Doc Internship will provide a unique opportunity for individuals interested in arts education to gain valuable classroom experience working alongside talented arts educators. Unpaid. Visit www.filmaction.org.

Volunteers Needed. Art on Alberta is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the Alberta Art District's distinct cultural identity through art and educational activities. They have been fostering the artistic spirit of NE Alberta Street for the past decade. Currently seeking volunteers who are reliable, professional, positive and work well with a team to help get ready for Art Hop in May 2009, where they will feature the work of Thelma Johnson Streat, the first African American woman to be in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Opportunities range from educational to neighborhood outreach to nitty gritty promotion. Find your niche and gain valuable experience working with our fantastic team. Contact us at volunteer@artonalberta.org for more information.

Seeking Volunteer Art Intern. Professional artist showing at major Portland gallery has position available for a part time assistant. Work will involve helping with all the many activities of running the business side of things. Depending on skills, the job could involve everything that needs to be done: work on Mac to update website, use art software like eArtist, update QuickBooks, photograph paintings, track inventory, develop and implement marketing strategies, work with galleries, some paint mixing and other fun things. Beautiful Lake Oswego studio in Mountain Park with view of the valley, across from wooded park in a non-smoking, drug free, environment. Hours flexible and amount of work will depend on skills and availability. When business is in high gear, the job will become salaried. It is now temporarily a volunteer or trade-for-art position. Excellent opportunity to see art business from the inside and work with abstract painter using acrylic or mixed media on canvas. Strong work ethic, organized and good communication skills are essential. Visit www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/b/barrymack to research work being done. Email to mack1057@comcast.net with a concise note about skills and goals. Please include your name and a couple key words in Subject box.

Interns sought by The 100th Monkey Studio. An internship is an on-site work experience that relates to an educational path or possible career interest. The 100th Monkey Studio provides many internship opportunities to people in the community. Interns might use this opportunity to explore a career path as an artist, curator, teacher and/or art therapist. Internships in the studio provide job experience and can be used on resumes. Contact: The 100th Monkey Studio, 110 SE 16th Ave., Portland, OR 97214, 503.232.3457, www.the100thmonkeystudio.com.

Volunteers Coordinator sought Miracle Theatre Group, the Northwest’s premiere Latino arts and culture organization. Looking for someone with volunteer experience who is outgoing and enthusiastic with theatre arts experience and/or passion, and excellent communication, organizational, and management skills. This position would include: attending staff meetings, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and placing volunteers as well as establishing regular communication with the volunteer community and involve a time commitment of up to 4 hours a week. It is a volunteer position. Visit www.milagro.org. For a full description and/or an application please contact Olga Sanchez via email at olga@milagro.org.

SCRAP (School & Community Resuse Action Project) has ongoing Volunteer opportunities in their Retail, Education, Outreach and Reuse Recovery programs. To find out more, visit www.scrapaction.org or call Bethany at 503.294.0769.

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Studio Spaces

Entries in bold are entered the first of each month.
New Entries are added during the month, with posting dates in orange.

New Art co-op & gallery opportunity.Seeking two artists for a co-op space in a great inner SE Portland location. The front of the building is a retail gallery and the back is for working. High speed internet, bathroom, wash sink and small fridge included. $500 a month each. In return, you'll have complete control of pricing your work and retain 90% of everything you sale. The other 10% will go into a co-op fund for advertising future shows etc. There will also be the option of inviting guest artist to show. Visit https://post.craigslist.org/manage/1223079318/6b87i.

Artist Studio for Rent. Rent with utilities is $275 per month for 200 sq foot studio. 24/7 access and free parking. This studio gets nice, ambient light throughout the day. Studio is part of a suite of studios in an artist’s co-op. Lease is negotiated with other members of co-op, month to month or six months. Common area of suites includes fridge, microwave, and a bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower. 2211 NW Front Ave, Portland, OR. Contact Jason at 503.396.3359 or lightandshadowbooks@yahoo.com.

Studio Space at Portland Art Studios. For more than 25 years, Portland Art Studios has leased desirable spaces to artists and community-minded entrepreneurs seeking affordable studios, workshops and offices. The buildings are rich with character and history, and most are situated along the Willamette River. They include North Coast Seed, River Street Studios, Cathedral Park Place, Carton Service and NW Marine Ironworks. More information about the buildings and the spaces currently available for lease can be found at www.portlandartstudios.com. Please call Ken Unkeles with any inquiries, 503.827.0114.

Event Space for Rent, Hipbone Studio at 1847 E. Burnside St., #104. For your theatrical production, musical event, private party, rehearsal, class or workshop, photo shoot, seminar, etc.1700 sq.ft., large open rectangular hardwood floor, 34'x 50.' High ceiling, Great acoustics. Skylights and windows (covered for theatrical lighting requirements). Lights and sound for performance. Reasonable Rates, 10-$50/hr. Show Rates, $130/show (5 hours-at least 4 shows), $150/show otherwise. Contact Jeff Burke, director, at 503.358.0898, hipbonejeff@hotmail.com or visit https://hipbonestudio.com.

Studio Available June 1. 500sq ft + 150 sq ft loft.  15 ft ceilings, skylights. It's an beautiful space in a great building. Boxlift Building, 333 NE HANCOCK, Studio 1, Portland, OR. $550 including utilities and internet. Please email for more details and viewing: annafidler@earthlink.net.

Studio Space at Switchyard Studios, a creative collective started in November, 2008, located in inner industrial SE Portland. At this space is a wonderful community of artists, a gallery space of over 1000 square feet and a shared wood & tool shop. Please visit www.switchyardstudios.org for more information and to view available studio space.

Radius Community Arts Studio has a storefront studio for rent, 240sf, private entrance, all utilities included. $320/month. We also have a space on the same floor, 300sf, with good natural lighting for $360/month. Whoever rents either studio would also have access to an etching press and a full pottery studio. Please call Mark at 503.703.4478 or Kim at 503.703.4650, or email us at art@radiusstudio.org to see the space. Located at 322 SE Morrison, Portland.

Visual Artists' Studio For Rent. Great location in NW Portland, ground floor, small storefront showroom/gallery to show work. This is an individual space in a building shared with other artists. North facing light from clerestory windows, 18'x 8.5' with 20'ceilings. Great work space, $240 per month. Call: 503.285.9836 for more information.

8000 square feet of open space to rent. There is excellent light, wooden floors, 12 ft ceilings, a bathroom, sink, and utility elevator. The initial occupants will be responsible to build out walls (about 212.00 in material costs) and pay an initial charge for wiring (about 40.00). After these expenses, rent will be around .55-.60/ ft including electricity and utilities. Looking to build a strong community, please only serious responses. Contact Nick Raffel at nick.raffel@gmail.com, 503.752.4685.

Live/Work Space in Brooklyn neighborhood. Loft Live- work space 4000 sq ft. $1500 per month plus utilities. 2 parking space off street New High efc. furnace. stove, refg. dishwasher, possible washer- dryer. Living space has 2 or 3 bedroom. 4300 S E Milwaukie Ave Portland call Dan at 503.231.9346.

Studio/office space in SCRAP's new Creative Reuse Center. Space ranges in size from approx. 100-500 sqft. Both traditional office space and limited garage/shop type space available. Competitive rates. Electricity included. Perks: Free SCRAP membership (20% discount on materials) Exposure to your business by being housed with a fast growing Arts/Environmental organization High visibility area. Easy access to public transportation. Access to community Art Gallery & Teaching Space Secure 24/7 access Large kitchen & bathroom access Nice light Cafes & restaurants nearby. Spaces are limited and will go fast! Located at 2915 N.E. MLK Blvd. Email: reuse.space@yahoo.com.

House and Studio for Rent. Very close in N/NE house (1100sf) on double lot with garden and studio (950sf). 2BR/1.5 bath, excellent extras, storage space, fenced yard, off street parking. Close to bus/MAX, 7 minute bike ride to downtown, walk to best restaurants, parks, shops. $1,600. At 2405 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227. Email nanmarty@mindspring.com.

Studio Space for Teach/Trade at The 100th Monkey Studio. The studio and communityare conducive to visual and written word artists who may be interested in studio space in trade for teaching workshops and/or classes at our studio. Artists in a teach/trade role can expect to lead workshops/classes/lecture that relate to their area of concentration as an artist. This would include set up, teaching, some assisting students in art making process and clean up. Artists are expected to complete their own class syllabus and outline prior to the class being added to studio offerings. Artists may also be responsible for some marketing of their classes. For details contact: The 100th Monkey Studio, 110 SE 16th Ave. Portland, OR 97214, 503.232.3457, the100th@the100thmonkeystudio.com, www.the100thmonkeystudio.com.

Space for Rent in Salem Arts Building. Spectacular renovated building located in Downtown Salem. Spaces from 300 SF to 4,000 SF and rents from 50 cents per SF. Tall cielings and abundant light. Great creative space for artists, therapists, software uses. We are specifically looking for a 2,000 SF deli and several fitness uses. Yoga, Pilates, spin, Bar Method, Curves franchisee, free weights. Great location 155 Liberty NE in the heart of DT Salem. Michael L. Tevis, President, Intrinsic Ventures, Inc. 530 Oak Grove Ave, Suite 201, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 650.617.0700, tevis.michael@gmail.com.

Studio Space Available. Delia, www.edelia.com, is a handmade furniture and accessories shop in N. Portland. They have 6000 plus feet of shop space, an ample yard, and a retail showroom. Multiple people with multiple disciplines and skills currently produce and sell work under their roof. Delia has hundreds of wholesale relationships and wants to build a larger local retail presence. Focus is upon commercial production work not fine art. If you are serious minded about making and selling your work and would like to join forces with them contact Chris Cardy: info@edelia.com or 503.224.1798.

Gallery & Ballroom open for bookings. Wonder Gallery has 1,650 square feet, gorgeous fir floors, picture windows, off street parking. Can be rented for art exhibits, benefits, business events, recitals, screenings,wedding receptions, etc. Perfect for 25-85 people. Wonder Ballroom is available for events, meetings and private parties for groups anywhere from 100 - 775. With a friendly staff, full bar, professional staging, technical support and a list of preferred caterers. Both located at 128 NE Russell Street, Portland. Visit www.wonderballroom.com. Contact Caroline Buchalter at 503.284.8686.

The newly renovated Ford Building: Creative retail, storage and office space in the heart of SE Portland. Now open for leasing. Located at 2505 SE 11th, Portland, OR 97202. 100,000+sqft building in to spaces ranging from 250 sqft-8,000 sqft that will support all types of uses from painters, photographers, software developers, and all forms of retail particularly food uses. etc. Furthermore, the owners seek to highlight how private investment can enrich the lives of a given community by specifically designing the common space as an art exhibition space. Visit http://ford-building.com or contact tevis.michael@gmail.com or call 650.464.9299.

Downtown Vancouver, WA Studio Space for Rent. Hard to find 1920's building in downtown Vancouver, with 12 foot ceilings and large north light windows. 3,000 sf available for rent to artists, photographers, fiber workers, or any kind of creative work. The entire space can be rented, or split into smaller spaces. Good lighting throughout, electricity, heat and air conditioning, one bathroom and ability to add a large sink if needed. One small room could even be used as a darkroom if desired. Access is 24/7. Located near I-5 bridge and SR 14. Address is 215 W. 4th Street. Contact Gill Wallis at gillwallis@yahoo.com or 360.600.7094.

Milepost 5 is a creative community designed for the urban dweller interested in being part a dynamic, artistic environment. Artists and creative individuals of all disciplines are welcome. Live/work Condos $99,000-$274,000. Grants and creative financing are available to those who qualify. Contact Claire Paris, Broker, for more information, or to make an appointment at Claire@milepostfive.com, 503.998.4878, Paris Group Realty LLC. Viewings every Saturday and Sunday 3 to 5 pm. Milepost 5, Community for Creatives, 900 NE 81st Ave Portland, Oregon 97213, www.milepostfive.com.

Working Artists Studios & Arts Business Incubator is seeking community oriented, art producing, exhibit/event/performance hungry, artists - in paint, photography, fibre, ceramics/clay, written word, collage, 2D, small 3D, film, digital media, performance or creative professional in graphic design, illustration, web development, copywriting, etc. Prime studio spaces in an arts incubator on NW Front Avenue are available. Four of the five spaces are private, and one is in an open community studio space. Spaces shown by appointment. Call Working Artists LLC Founder Adrienne Fritze at 503.349.6075 or via e-mail at a@workingartistsonline.com

Space Available at A.R.T. Artists Repertory Theatre currently has available up to 5,500 sq. ft. in multi-purpose office space for use by a creative user, non-profit or start-up. Located near the Pearl District, within walking distance to Max and the Portland Street Car, with easy access to the 405 freeway. Covered parking is also available for an additional cost. Contact Lindsay Murphy for information at 503.595.2844 or by email Lindsay@apexcre.com.

ActivSpace for artists. Reasonable rents for studio space at three locations in Portland – NW Lovejoy, NW Raleigh and SE Main. See www.activspace.com or call 503.228.4343.

Stage for Lease. The Kingstad Center in Beaverton has a room with a fully functional theatrical stage with 160 seats. Contact Eric Kingstad at Kingstad Center Corporate Office, 15450 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006, 503.626.6338, www.kingstad.com/contact.html.

Seeking New Members for Print Studio access 24/7: Screenprint, etch, relief printing and litho. 1100 sq.ft. studio in NE Portland. Member run non-profit, Flight 64 Printmaking Studio, is seeking new members. You should be willing to pitch in, volunteering a few hours each month helping keep the organization and studio humming along. Member effort makes dues a reasonable $60 per month. Contact Flight64press@yahoo.com to tour studio and learn more about joining.

Loft/Creative spaces available. 500 to 2,000 square feet. Rents starting at $295/ month including utilities. Ample natural light, skylights and windows. Free parking. Boxlift Building, 333 NE Hancock, Portland. Please contact Dennis George at 503.242.2447 for showing and details.

Studio Space available CLOSE-IN between SE 12th and 13th on the south side of Powell Blvd. 1st is a 600 sq ft space with north facing window and doors with clean 10ft ceilings and gas heat. Great work space for $600/month plus utilities. 2nd space becoming available is for 750 sq ft including loft with large garage door and 14ft ceilings at $625/month plus utilities. This is located in the 'U" shaped area facing Powell Blvd directly east of Subway. A great space for art shows due to covered outside space and a large fenced court yard. For further information, please call Brainard at 971.506.1030.

Movement Studio Available for Rent. Beautiful inner-SE Portland studio (approx. 750 square feet) available for rent on an hourly basis. Perfect for private or group instruction in the following disciplines: Yoga, movement education, and Pilates. Contact: Donnella Wood, BodyWise Studio Director, 819 SE Morrison, Suite 340, Portland, OR 97214, 503.234.5193, donnella@bodywisestudio.net.

Hourly/Monthly Rehearsal Rooms. AudioCinema is a space for artist rehearsal, artist services, film and music production and special events. Rooms or stages at hourly rates of $25. 226 SE Madison Street, Portland. Call 503.467.4554 or visit www.audiocinema.org.

Office, studio and theatre spaces for rent at Portland Actors Conservatory in the Firehouse Theatre, 1436 SW Montgomery Street near PSU. Office space: 350 sf (450 sf incl. common areas), utilities included: water, heat, electric, garbage, and light janitorial, and rents for $400/month to a nonprofit (preferred), $450/mo otherwise. Studio space: 1000+ sf dance studio/classroom on 2nd floor with excellent natural light from north-facing window wall. Flooring is partially sprung, recently refurbished & beautiful. Theatre space: 3400 sf auditorium; 40’ X 21’ stage; seats 70 in intimate setting;lobby w/ bar, box office; kitchen; green rm.; dressing rooms.; professional lighting and sound. Call for current rates and to schedule walk-thru. Contact Chris Mikolavich at 503.274.1717 or chrism@actorsconservatory.com.

Shop Space. Shop People has a 25,000 sq ft wood/metals/jewelry shop with tools and machines and space to create. Storage available for projects and nice retail space to sell projects on consignment. A monthly membership is only $150 per month. Shop People, 421 S.E. Grand, Portland. Call for an appointment to view the shop at 503.490.7799. Visit www.theshoppeople.com.

Studio and theatre space for rent. Performance Works Northwest rents its studio space for $8-$13/ hr. Studio converts into an intimate performance theatre seating 40-50 people with a sound system and professional lighting. $100 for the first performance; $80 for each succeeding performance. Rates for informal showings, open rehearsals etc. negotiable. See http://www.performanceworksnw.org

Creative Work Space Available. Catering to visual and performing artists. Contact Steve 503.224.2446, www.venerableproperties.com.

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Miscellaneous

Entries in bold are entered the first of each month.
New Entries are added during the month, with posting dates in orange.

7/16 Benefit for Literary Arts' Writers in the Schools as Tin House Celebrates its 10th Anniversay. Founded in 1999 by longtime Oregon publisher, Win McCormack, Tin House has for the past decade been a quiet force in the literary world, with its headquarters in the distinctive zinc-sided house in NW Portland. In its 40 issues it has been privileged to print some of our nation's finest fiction writers and poets.This event will celebrate Tin House's 10th Anniversary by gathering some of this country's most exciting established and emerging writers who've been published by the magazine in the past decade. Proceeds from this event will benefit WITS (Writers in the Schools), a program of Literary Arts.7:30pm.Newmark Theatre,1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Visit www.literary-arts.org for reservations.

New Washington County Artists & Performers Registry. Sponsored by the Westside Cultural Alliance in Washington County, Oregon, this new site is designed to connect artists with opportunities, and consumers with artists. Registration is strictly limited to those who reside or have a studio within Washington County.

National Campaign to Hire Artists to Work in Schools and Communities (NCHAWS). Promoting the use of federal funds to hire artists to work in schools for economic stimulus and educational advancement. See excellent videos interviewing Peter Coyote, Bill Irwin and Arlene Goldbard.

The Penny Jam offers a weekly video podcast filmed in Portland Oregon. In each episode they film a different band playing in an unconventional performance space in the Portland area, helping music escape from the often-drab environs of dark, neon, concert venues. They are interested in documenting as wide a variety of musical styles as possible, including indie rock, bluegrass, electronic, hip-hop, jazz etc, etc.

Around the Sun Blog, listings of FREE events in Portland, which include: A summary of free events (including cultural) in Portland each weekend; Money-saving deals, discounts and promotions; Tips for being frugal; Other money-related information. Portland-area resident Amy Reyes writes Around the Sun in her spare time.

PDX Ticket Network. Film Action Oregon (FAO) and Box Office Tickets Inc. (BOT) have teamed up to provide a community box office solution for Portland area organizations. Now, local Portland organizations can sell tickets over the Internet and offer their patrons walk-up services 7 days a week, through the FAO-staffed office at the Hollywood Theatre on NE Sandy Blvd —all at no charge to their organization.They have also developed PDX Cultural Calendar (PDXCC) for Portland, where art and cultural organizations can list their events for free. One source for inforamtion on tickets and upcoming events. RACC has partnered with FAO and BOT to help create the RACC Cultural Calendar. One sour

Tickets Oregon is an independent ticket provider. Consider them as a local alternative to the big national retailers. Whether buying tickets or promoting and ticketing an upcoming event.

First Thursdays Street Gallery. The Urban Art Network coordinates the First Thursday Street Gallery which is from April to November, on the first Thursday of each month. Three blocks are closed off in NW Portland between Everett and Johnson on 13th street from 5 to 10 p.m. The gallery showcases hand-made and original artwork by local area artists. Visit www.urbanartnetwork.org to learn how to sign up.

First Thursday in Portland. The art galleries in downtown Portland, Oregon, invite you to join them on the "First Thursday" of every month for an evening of art, wine and music. Walk from gallery to gallery to view all of the new art exhibits. Generally the hours are 6pm to 9pm, but please check each gallery's website for more information and to view other artists works that they represent. For a Walking Map of Galleries open on First Thursday, click here (pdf).

Portland Art Dealers Association lists the monthly exhibitions of their 12 members at http://www.padaoregon.org/index.cfm#GalleryID_8.

First Friday Art Quest Venues are open every first Friday of the month. Most include new exhibits and artist's receptions each month. Some include the live entertainment and other special events open to the public. Participating galleries: Studio 2507; Wandering Mind Glass Gallery; History Image; Janovec Studio; Watershed; Cascadia Homes; Tilde; Chrisman Picture Frame & Gallery; and Jolyn Fry. Galleries all located in the Brooklyn, Westmoreland and Sellwood neighborhoods.

Downtown Art Gallery Association website with a guide to the monthly evening event, First Thursday, previewing art exhibitions showing at the downtown Portland Oregon art galleries.

A New Monthly Shindig Friday: Café Society 2.0. A social gathering for all ages with music, lively conversation and cocktails. Free and open to the public. Drinks & refreshments available from the Armory Café. 5-7 pm in the Lobby, Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW Eleventh. Sponosed by Portland Center Stage and the Portland Area Theatre Alliance.

Call for Creativity fills an important need for creative people in all genres to share their ideas, work and support for one another.  It is also launching a new “open mike” feature.  Singers, songwriters, poets, writers or anyone with something to say can upload their own audio file and be heard. Call for Creativity contains a wealth of free information in the form of articles that are posted on the site from members and the internet.

Working Artists Network, a for-profit incubator for working artists in the Portland region, founded by Adrienne Fritze. A membership organization ($55 quarterly; $189 annually) that offers artists training in business skills, discounts on office supplies, furniture and professional services, and access to Mercy Corps' microloan program (offering small business loans from $500-$50,000). For more information visit www.workingartistsonline.com.

Open Poetry. Poets & lovers of poetry alike will enjoy this evening of readings in the Walters Cultural Arts Center gallery, in Hillsboro, OR. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. At Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123, http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Arts/WCAC.

Inclusive Arts Vibe, a new group developed by the Disability Art and Culture Project and the Karen Gaffney Foundation. For youth interested in getting involved in the Arts - dance, theater and performances. No experience necessary. An inclusive setting is provided. The program offers the following: A monthly Disability Art and Culture club which meets the Third Thursday of each month at Grant HS; 6 monthly dance workshops held at Ockley Green Middle School. For more information call 503.238.0723 or email kafia2008@yahoo.com.

Free Weekly Saturday Playreading Workshops held by Portland Dramatists Workshop. Formerly StageSlingers Salons, now Bluestockings Portland Dramatists Workshop, still the same workshopping and reading of plays-in-progress, open to the public and free. All levels of playwrights and screenwriters encouraged to come, as well as all levels of actors and would-be-actors. Led by Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship recipient Sharon Sassone, known as Bluestockings' Sha Sha. Every Saturday at 2 p.m. at Robie's Deli and More, 6504 SE Foster Road. Don't forget to bring enough copies for all your characters to read!

Disjecta presents CORE Radio, a platform for community voices to offer their perspective on the pressing cultural issues facing Portland. Here's how it works: Disjecta asks a question. You send them your proposal for how you would
tackle the question(s) posed. Be tactful, be clever, be honest, be yourself. They then select 2-3 people to participate in creating an audio map by recording themselves, their friends, to offer perspective on the topic at hand. They provide the equipment and
the training to get you started. You come back in one week with everything you gathered and they'll edit it down and podcast it. For guidelines see http://disjecta.org/pdfs/CoreRadioGuidelines.pdf. This project was funded in part by a 2008 RACC Project Grant.

First Tuesdays, a local cable talk show for artists and art lovers. If you have an upcoming performance or exhibit, we can help you promote it on cable TV, reaching as many as 350,000 homes! First Tuesdays is a monthly cable access talk show that provides an easy outlet for artists to speak to a large audience about their work. The show will include art displays and short performances, and is produced at the MetroEast Community Media studio Gresham, OR, by the MetroEast Arts Advisory Committee. Participating requires NO COST other than a bit of your time. To be on the show, contact: first-tuesdays@metroeast.org, 503.667.8848 ext. 300 or online: http://www.metroeast.org/connect/?id=148.

Face to Face: Community Matters - Showcasing local non-profit organizations produced by Portland Community Media. This is a bi-weekly cable television program for non-profit organizations to share their mission and services with the community. The program airs on channels 11, 22 and 23. The show, produced by Portland Community Media and hosted by local producer and community activist Ann Kasper. Non-profit organizations interested in appearing on Face to Face should contact Pam Carsten at Portland Community Media 503.288.1515 x 12 or email pcarsten@pcmtv.org.

Local Art Guilds & Associations.Most groups offer workshops, demonstrations, a newsletter, exhibition opportunities, and networking with other artists:
Creative Metal Arts Guild, P.O. Box 8946, Portland, OR 97207, www.CMAGuild.org.
NorthWest Artists Support Group, 746 NW 8th Court, Hillsboro, OR 97124, 503.648.2539.
Oregon Glass Guild, www.oregonglassguild.org.
Oregon Potters Association, 19855 NE Trunk Road, Dundee, OR 97115, 503.222.0533, www.oregonpotters.org.
Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Place, Portland, OR 97205, www.oregonsocietyofartists.com.
Oregon Women's Caucus for Art, P.O. Box 42509, Portland, OR 97242, www.oregonwca.org.
Pacific Northwest Sculptors Association, www.pnwsculptors.org.
Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild, 503.774.5701, www.WoodturningGuild.com.
Photographic Council (at the Portland Art Museum) www.portlandartmuseum.org/join/councils/photography.
Portland Handweavers Guild, P.O. Box 6676, Portland, OR 97228, www.northwestweavers.org/index.htm.
Portland Fine Arts Guild, 3343 NE 30th, Portland, OR 97212, 503.287.1951.
Portland Folk Music Society, PO Box 1448, Portland, OR 97207, 503.230.2072, www.portlandfolklore.org.
Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters, http://portlandpleinairandstudiopainters.blogspot.com/
Tualatin Valley Artists, Inc., 231 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123, 503.956.5604, www.TVArtists.org.
Valley Art, 2022 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116, 503.357.3703, www.valleyart.org.
Willamette Art Models Guild, 503.499.1118, wamg@teleport.com.

Public-art-directory.com, a new website for Public Art professionals. Dedicated to Art in urban design, Art in environment, Art in architecture, public art commissions, projects, and competitions.

The ARTS Support Network strives to unleash the artistic potential of every community artist member by encouraging continued professional growth and development in every area of their life. The Network was founded by Oregon artists Eric Clanton and Vonda Roloff.

Oregon Percent for Art Digital Collection. This is a free, online collection of images and documents representing thousands of artworks provided for under the Oregon Percent for Art statue. Covering a 30-year period, the database offers access to over 5,200 items. Over 647 individual artists are represented, encompassing 184 individual building projects throughout Oregon. The collection offers glimpses of 1,545 unique artwork creations, visual narratives of the creative process, and documentation that speaks to the inspiration and beliefs that empower each creation. You may search by artist name, artwork medium, building site where the art is located. The collection creation is representative of a collaboration between the Oregon Arts Commission and the University of Oregon Libraries.

INDIE Arts: The DVD Magazine. Editor Karen Landey produces this magazine on a DVD, to create opportunities for artists to market their work in new "indie" ways. $16.95 retail or subscription rates at www.IndieArtsDVD.com or 503.579.6897.

Blue Avocado.org. An online magazine for non-profits, featuring article on finances, strategy and resource directory.

Aesthetica Magazine, a UK-based arts and culture publication, which features current arts news from around the world. Aesthetica Magazine has sections dedicated to visual arts, film, literature, theatre and music.

Poetry Northwest returns - both printed and electronic. Now a biannual, their mission remains what it has been for 4 decades, in the words of founding editor Carolyn Kizer, “We shall continue to encourage the young and the inexperienced, the neglected mature, and the rough major talents and the fragile minor ones.” Poetry Northwest, 4232 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97215.

That's a Negative (Photography in Portland and Beyond) a new blog about contemporary and historic photography. Chas Bowie's online notebook is about photographic history, criticism, and theory. This site will feature short book and exhibition reviews, collected thoughts about contemporary and historic photographers, essays, links to similar-minded content, and information about photo events in Portland, OR.

Photography-now.com, offers a free international e-announcement service acquainting photography fans of exhibits around the world, with short bios of a vast array of international photographers.

Dance Happenings. A publication of the Dance Coalition of Oregon listing performances, events, classes, workshops, and call board. To become a member and receive Dance Happenings contact Mimi Sanders at 503.293.6195 or email info@danceCoalitionOregon.com. Also visit www.dancecoalitionoregon.com, which contains weekly updates of events.

GoClassicalPDX.org is a comprehensive source for information on live classical music events in and around the Portland, Oregon metro area. You'll find links to the organizations who make up our region's vibrant classical music scene, as well as a calendar of upcoming concerts. This site is a project of GoClassicalPDX, a group of local classical music performers, presenters, educators, and supporters working together to bring the music we love to new audiences, listeners and students.

Oregon Multicultural Health Electronic Newsletter: DHS Office of Multicultural Health sends out a free electronic newsletter that contains information regarding current multicultural health issues. Information about upcoming health conferences & events, current events, funding opportunities, interesting health websites, career opportunities, etc are featured in each electronic newsletter. This listserv is opened to everyone interested in joining, and is a service provided through the Oregon State Library. Email cultural-health-request@webhost.osl.state.or.us, include the word ‘subscribe’ in the subject. Contact: Jenny Lee Berry at 971.673.1240 or jenny.s.lee-berry@state.or.us.

PDX Creative Directory, the premier resource for Portland's Creative Services Industry. Their mission is to provide Portland with the very best means for finding and promoting local creative services. Objectives: To create an online database to source local creative service businesses quickly and effectively; To provide advertising solutions for local creative businesses to directly market their services; To supply useful information to help make your creative life in this town a little easier and to help our economy thrive. Visit www.pdxcreativedirectory.com.

Downtown Portland Hotels. Online guide to a great selection hotels and accommodations in and around the Portland, OR downtown area and a source for the best local rates available. All of the hotels are approved by AAA and Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection. All hotels offer a generous savings off of regular hotel rack rates.

The Cultural Heritage Tourism website of the National Trust for Historic Preservation features news, resources, success stories, and the chance to view a quarterly e-publication related to cultural heritage tourism. The site is managed by the National Trust's Tourism Program for Partners in Tourism, a coalition of national associations and federal agencies building a common agenda for cultural heritage tourism.

Oregon Online Architectural Guide, a website developed as a tool to aid historic preservationists in the identification and evaluation of historic resources in Oregon created by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.

The Alliance of Professional Artists (APA) is a national organization committed to supporting and educating art-driven individuals and groups, while serving as an advocate for the art community. Members consist of individual artists, art schools, museums, galleries, studios, art organizations, communities, associations, foundations and more. APA offers healthcare discounts, merchandise and product discounts, a venue for open communication with other members, a vehicle to showcase their work, an e-commerce site to sell their work, and other special pricing opportunities for members only. Resources also include sample resumes, artist statements, consignment contracts, educational webinars and a monthly e-newsletter providing the most up-to-date income opportunities available and current industry news.

Persimmon Tree: An Online Magazine of the Arts by Women Over Sixty, is a showcase for the creativity and talent of women over sixty. Too often older women's artistic work is ignored or disregarded, and only those few who are already established receive the attention they deserve. Yet many women are at the height of their creative abilities in their later decades and have a great deal to contribute. Persimmon Tree is committed to bringing this wealth of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art to a broader audience, for the benefit of all.

ArtPerk, a website for artists seeking to locate display opportunities and gallery openings. They list opportunities throughout the nation and offer unique features to help artists find opportunities to show their work in a quick, user-friendly way. See the new Google Map and Google Earth features which will allow you to scan an area to find Art Shows in that region are accepting entries, hosting openings, or have other art related opportunities.

MutualArt.com includes the world's largest online archive of over 150,000 art related articles from over 250 quality magazines, newspapers and journals, as well as providing a conduit for galleries, museums, auction houses, art fairs and publishers to reach their target audiences over a single, global platform. Members can track categories of art and receive new information on these from thousands of sources and receive advance notification of art events in the categories they choose.

Arts Northwest, a communications network among presenters of performing arts events throughout the Northwest region of the United State and Canada. To provide services to Northwest presenters, which enhance their professional and booking capabilities to present performances of regional, national, and international significance to Northwest audiences. To promote booking opportunities for artists that reside in the Northwest to tour within and outside the Northwest region. Visit http://artsnw.blogspot.com.

GRIT PR/Marketing & Design, a full service firm devoted the promotion of artists and the arts. Campaigns underway include those for artists from the US, Europe, and Asia. Founded by seasoned PR/Marketing expert and Flamenco artist Laurena Marrone Campos, GRIT is structured to provide low-cost services to artists and arts organizations. All staff and partners in the venture are both artists and experts in their respective fields, offering the client a genuine understanding of the goals, obstacles, and financial limitations often facing artists and arts organizations in today's market.

The Canoe Group offers unique, collaborative services. This new consulting group works at the intersection of organizational development, strategic communications and information technology, partnering with organizations, including many art and cultural groups, to explore new ways of doing business in a rapidly changing world. The Canoe Group was founded in the summer of 2008 by Marta Mellinger, David Frackelton, Michael Kosmala and Deborah Elliott. Visit www.thecanoegroup.com.

Best Photography Schools. SmartSchoolFinder.com offers resources about the best photography schools.

MediaRites award-winning radio documentaries produced by Dmae Roberts are available on CD and now as mp3 downloads including the Peabody-award-winning documentary series Crossing East, in addition to The Story of Ing (Doc) Hay, The Journey of Lady Buddha, Mei Mei, A Daughter's Song and The Breast Cancer Monologues. Thanks to a special Professional Development grant from RACC, MediaRites now has an easy-to-use download system for our one-hour documentaries. And to celebrate this new download system, they are offering downloads for half the price of our CDs. Right now you can download our documentaries for $4.95 per hour! Visit the MediaRites store for downloads.

Oregon Media Network is a new on-line resource that interconnects media-related organizations, associations and professionals throughout Oregon. This new site makes it easy to stay up to date with statewide events, job opportunities, screenings, association activities and announcements.

New Film Workbooks Now Available from Angry Filmmaker, Kelley Baker. 3 Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide Work Books to guide you through the whole filmmaking process: 50 Things You Better Know About Pre-Production; 38 Things You Better Know About Production; and 40 Things You Better Know About Post-Production Before You Embarrass Yourself, Your Family, and Everyone You Know While Making Your First Feature. $10 each, or the set of three for $25 (plus S&H). They are available at www.angryfilmmaker.com/buy.htm.

Film Festivals.com. All about national and international film festivals - how to enter, what's showing, promotion, gossip. Exhaustive information.

Provocateur Pictures, an independent DVD label for alternative cinema. Founded by curator and co-founder of Other Cinema Digital, Noel Lawrence, Provocateur aims to create a space for challenging and offbeat works to thrive within an increasingly competitive media marketplace.

Film Baby provides self-distribution for independent filmmakers. Besides providing a popular online channel to indie fans for DVD sales, Film Baby now gives member filmmakers direct access to Super D, Netflix, CinemaNow, and Amazon CustomFlix – representing a range of distribution opportunities that typically require representation by a professional sales agent. Visit www.FilmBaby.com.

Power Up with PR: A Publicity Guide for Artists. Find effective ways to promote yourself and your work. See examples of other artist's media success. Over 200 national media contacts included. Available for $14.95 + shipping at www.artmarketing.com or call 530.470.0862.

The Guild Sourcebook of Art: The Resource for Finding and Commissioning Artists. Published since 1985, Guild Sourcebooks have successfully connected design professionals with artists who work on commissions. This publication will showcase site-specific architectural and interior artworks for public, corporate, healthcare, hospitality and liturgical spaces, as well as custom-designed, limited-edition and one-of-a-kind works for the home. Artists interested in being listed are encouraged to visit www.guild.com/sourcebooks.

Artists in the Workforce 1990-2005 (NEA). This report uses United States census occupation data to analyze artists’ demographic and employment patterns. During the 1990s and the first few years of the 21st century, the number of artists grew at about the same pace as the U.S. labor force, keeping the proportion of artists at 1.4 percent of the labor force. This development follows two decades of dramatic growth—the number of artists more than doubled between 1970 and 1990, growing from less than 1 percent of the labor force to 1.4 percent.

Call to Nonprofits-Free Advice. Would your organization or department benefit from a new strategic plan? Is your board of directors active and engaged? Are your fundraising or marketing plans effective? Do you hope that maybe, possibly sometime soon, you will analyze your programs effectiveness? Would you like some help? Each semester art management students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Arts Extension Service work with a select nonprofit organization that serves as their case study. For 12 weeks, students analyze specific aspects of operations and via telephone, face-to-face interviews, or email, ask key staff or board members specific questions, based on the coursework they are doing in class. Courses culminate with a final plan and unique list of recommendations for the case study organization. There is no cost or fee of any kind to the case study organization. If you have questions, please contact Dee Boyle-Clapp at the Arts Extension Service at 413.545.2360 or email dboyle-clapp@outreach.umass.edu. Arts Extension Service, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 100 Venture Way, Ste 201, Hadley, MA 01035, www.artsextensionservice.org.

New Publications from Arts Action Research by Nello McDaniel and George Thorn: Learning Audiences : Adult Arts Participation and the Learning Consciousness. Millions of adults — particularly young adults — have grown up with little or no connection to the arts. Learning Audiences offers arts providers new tools and perspectives and will change the way they connect their work to their audiences and communities; Arts Planning : A Dynamic Balance. For today's arts professionals, planning must be the organizational equivalent of creating art, asserting vision and values, and directing and shaping an organization's own evolution. What learning is to an individual, planning should be to an organization. To order visit: http://www.artsaction.com.

American for the Arts Bookstore has many publications on the current state of the arts in America, including the just released Arts & Civic Engagement Toolkit, The Art of the Turnaround: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Arts Organizations. For a detailed list of more AFTA books call 800.321.4510, afta@pmds.com, www.AmericansForTheArts.org/bookstore.

PreservationDirectory.com is a primary online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada. Their goal is to foster the preservation of historic buildings, historic downtowns and neighborhoods, cultural resources and to promote heritage tourism by facilitating communication among historic preservation professionals and the general public. It is in partnership with Powell's City of Books.

Archer Artist, management software for the independent Artist. Free website template, automatic updating, inventory tracking, marketing, managing contacts. Artist Version- $95; Gallery Management - $1,800. Visit www.archerartist.com.

artspan.com designs websites for artists, photographers, and artisans. Each site has a control panel where the artists customizes and controls all aspects of their site. Artists upload work, create galleries, and post pages. Costs: $13.95-$19.95/mo. Contact: www.artspan.com, ask@artspan.com, 866.ARTSPAN.

NetRaising provides web design, web development and web hosting services for nonprofits and business.

FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not for profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service. Both individual artists and non-profit arts groups should see how to receive grants for hardware and other computer support from this remarkable group. FREE GEEK, Community Technology Center, 1731 SE 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, 503.232.9350.

connec+ipedia is a shared learning community for anyone interested in advancing the knowledge and efforts of those working for the common good. Created by the Meyer Memorial Trust, the content on connec+ipedia will reflect the best information and thinking the world has to offer on all subjects. At this point, the data that lives in connec+ipedia is about Oregon, because that is where MMT does its work. (Recommended to use the browser, Firefox).

Artocracy.org is a virtual art space connecting artists and patrons through the sale of affordable art. Started by Megan Murphy, a Spokane artist who is represented by PDX Contemporary Art gallery in Portland. Voted the best art website of the year by People's Voice of the 2008 Webby Awards.

Wooloo.org. Wooloo is an artists-run organization based in Berlin, Germany.The purpose of Wooloo is to foster new and relevant opportunities for emerging artists. Collaborating with curators and art institutions around the world, they work to develop projects and exhibitions dealing with significant contemporary issues. Wooloo provides professional exhibition opportunities for artists. When signing-up, you receive your own user-friendly account where you can: Create exhibitions with images and videos; Present your CV & publish a personal blog; Sell and promote your work; Observe viewer statistics; Participate in curated projects. Email: contact@wooloo.org.

ArtPerk.com offers the most complete, up-to-date source for artists and galleries to find each other. They issue a newsletter to thousands of galleries, art organizations, and artists. For more information email ArtPerkTeam@ArtPerk.com.

ArtBuzz.org, goal is to expand promotion and the awareness of visual arts to a much broader audience. Supplies information for artists and art buyers/collectors alike – art market, art community news & announcements, artists listings by medium, galleries and art organizations listings, featured artists and call-to-artists, etc.

ArtBusiness.com contains over 2,000 pages of free content, regularly posts art business articles, reviews art gallery openings, and covers art market news. ArtBusiness.com consults on marketing, promotion, public relations, website construction, internet selling, and career development. Contact: artbusiness@artbusiness.com or www.artbusiness.com.

ArtsMarketing.org presented by National Arts Marketing Project, a program of Americans for the Arts. Looking for creative ways to attract new and larger audiences? Seeking strategies to boost earned income? Trying to make the most of a shrinking marketing budget? ArtsMarketing.org is a wellspring of practical tips, creative ideas, and best practices to save time, reduce costs, and improve your marketing results.

ArtPromote.com. Free and low cost resources designed to help artists create, manage, and promote their websites on the internet. Includes free gallery templates and online portfolio creation that is free for low income, student, or disabled individuals.

Muse Art and Design was founded three years ago to help make shopping for art supplies a more inspiring and less overwhelming experience. The Hawthorne store offers a full range of fine art materials including a number of hard-to-find items. Catering to professional, recreational and novice artists, Muse Art and Design is located at 4224 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR and is open Monday through Saturday from 11-6 pm, and Sundays from 12-5 pm. For information on Muse Art and Design, please contact sally@sallymurdoch.com or call 503.735.5943.

Cavanagh Art Installation. Picture hanging and delivery service serving Portland through 9/4/09. Full day and Gallery show installation. Available days and evenings seven days a week. Call Jim Cavanagh Diggles 520.326.3177. C.A.I., 9416 N. Mohawk Ave., Portland, OR 97203.

Artech Fine Art Services. Professional art handling services including sculpture installation, packing/shipping world-wide, museum standard storage facility. Serving the pacific northwest since 1977.

Northwest Framing, the largest picture framing retailer and picture framing solution company in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Commercial Division, they specialize in working with Architecture Firms, Interior Planners and Designers, Project Managers, and directly with businesses that require art and framing. They offer solutions in everything from finding original art to the installation itself. Call 503.892.6322 or visit http://www.nwframing.com.

West Coast Frames, manufacturing picture frames and mats since 1928. 1805 NE 39th Ave., Portland, OR 97212, 800.547.3787, www.westcoastframesllc.com.

Art Works Fine Art Services, Inc. Scheduled fine art delivery service to Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Door to door soft-wrapped delivery in climate-controlled, air-ride truck by professional handlers. Contact: 503.256.7648, http://www.artworkfas.com.

Fine Arts, Graphic & Drafting Materials. Columbia Art Supply, 1515 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214, 503.232.2216.

The Steel Yard. They saw, burn, shear and cut to size. 6880 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97218, 503.282.9273.

The American Society of Appraisers is an organization that helps individuals locate appraisal experts by location, discipline, and other specifications. Contact: ASA, 555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125, Herndon, VA 20170, 800.272.8258, www.appraisers.org.

Artsmanager.org is a free valuable online resource for current and future arts managers, boards, and students. It provides proven solutions to management challenges faced by many of today's not-for-profit arts organizations. Artsmanager.org has four major sections:Strategic Planning in the Arts: A Practical Guide; Strategies for Success; Lessons from the Field; Resource Center

Freelancers Union. By representing independent workers as a group, Freelancers Union can negotiate favorable insurance rates and provide a social safety net. They already offer health insurance to freelancers in 31 states, and provide dental, life, and disability insurance nationwide. Next, they will be working on retirement plans and unemployment insurance.

Instrument Insurance. Clarion Associates, Inc. is the largest Insurance firm dedicated solely to the needs of musicians—insuring dealers, recording studios, musicians' associations, museums, and collectors. Visit www.clarionins.com.

Artists Health Insurance Resource Center. Database created as a health insurance resource for artists and people in the entertainment industry. See www.actorsfund.org/ahirc.

Artist Pension Trust is a product designed to meet the specific needs of artists, a group whose career trajectories and employment patterns make existing pension programs inaccessible. APT helps by providing artists with long-term financial planning, accessible through the exchange of their work. This allows artists to focus on their work and take risks that are critical to their creative development.

The Alliance of Artists Communities is the service organization for the field of artists’ communities and residencies. The Alliance gives a collective voice on behalf of its members, small and large, that leverages support for the field as a whole.

ArtScuttlebutt.com, the online art community for Art Calendar magazine. Artists, galleries and anyone else in the art world can create a FREE profile with a unique Web address, post an online art gallery, blog, chat with other artists, or post questions and interact on our online forum, all at no cost.

ArtistsRegister.com showcases visual art by artists who are US residents represented through many disciplines. The Web site serves to connect the artists and their work with private collectors, gallery owners, interior designers, corporate art buyers, public art administrators, and art enthusiasts in general. Sponsored by WESTAF, 1743 Wazee Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, 303.629.1166.

The Art List offers a searchable database that lists hundreds of art contests, art competitions, photography contests, residencies, fellowships, calls for public art, and juried exhibition announcements. $15 for annual subscription to The Art List's monthly email newsletters.

ArtDeadline.Com. The art world's source for income and exhibition opportunities. A searchable database and magazine that lists local and national juried artist competitions, grants, call for submissions, art jobs, percent-for-arts, art in public RFP's, festivals, residencies, internships, fellowships, & much more.

Access RACC's online database, Arts Resource Links, connecting you to hundreds of links from local to international that are useful for artists and art supporters.

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