DCLA Cultural Organization Resources

Advocacy

Alliance for the Arts

www.allianceforarts.org

Advocacy

American Association of Museums

www.aam-us.org

Advocacy

Americans for the Arts

www.americansforthearts.org

Advocacy

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit

www.mta.info/mta/aft

Advocacy

National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture

www.namac.org

Art Service Organizations

Actors Fund

A human services organization for performing artists that provides health care access information, and programs and services for those in need, crisis or transition.

www.actorsfund.org/services

Art Service Organizations

Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York

A service and advocacy organization for the Off Broadway, non-profit theater community.

www.art-newyork.org

Art Service Organizations

Arts & Business Council of New York

Builds partnerships between arts organizations and businesses in the New York City community.

www.artsandbusiness-ny.org

Art Service Organizations

Bronx Council on the Arts

Serves Bronx artists and arts organizations by providing financial support, re-grant funding, information services, technical assistance, professional development, and community programming.

www.bronxarts.org

Art Service Organizations

Brooklyn Arts Council

Offers service and support to Brooklyn artists and arts organizations, including re-grant funding.

www.brooklynartscouncil.org

Art Service Organizations

Chamber Music America

Provides health, liability and instrument insurance and other benefits to chamber musicians and composers who are Chamber Music America members.

www.chamber-music.org/membership/benefits.html

Art Service Organizations

College Art Association

A service and advocacy organization for visual art professionals, students, administrators, and professors. Promotes dialogue among the visual arts community and provides access to professional development resources, fellowships, travel grants, publications, and legal and financial services.

www.collegeart.org

Art Service Organizations

Council on the Arts and Humanities for SI

Develops, fosters, and promotes arts, cultural, and humanities activities on Staten Island, and provides re-grant funding within the borough.

www.statenislandarts.org

Art Service Organizations

Dance/NYC

Provides resources, professional development, and one-on-one consulting to the NYC dance community.

www.dancenyc.org

Art Service Organizations

Fractured Atlas

Provides artists with access to funding, healthcare, and education.

www.fracturedatlas.org

Art Service Organizations

Harlem Arts Alliance

Nurtures artistic growth and organizational development of artists and arts organization in Harlem and surrounding communities.

www.harlemaa.org

Art Service Organizations

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

Leading arts presenter, advocate, and service provider to artists and arts groups throughout Lower Manhattan. Also provides services and re-grant programs through neighborhood-based organizations across Manhattan.

www.lmcc.net

Art Service Organizations

New York Foundation for the Arts

Supports the development of individual artists through services that include fiscal sponsorship and artists’ fellowships.

www.nyfa.org

Art Service Organizations

Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance

Supports artists and arts organizations in Washington Heights and Inwood, and serves as a catalyst in the cultural and economic development of Northern Manhattan.

www.nomaanyc.org

Art Service Organizations

Queens Council on the Arts

Fosters, develops, and promotes cultural organizations within Queens, and provides services to artists and arts organizations including re-grant funding.

www.queenscouncilarts.org

Art Service Organizations

The Field

Supports independent performing artists through programs focusing on the creation of new work, services include professional development workshops, fiscal sponsorship, and rehearsal space.

www.thefield.org

Capital Resources

The Trust for Cultural Resources

The Trust for Cultural Resources of the City of New York is authorized to issue triple tax-exempt debt for the benefit of certain cultural institutions.

Capital Resources

New York City Industrial Development Agency

Issues tax-exempt bonds to nonprofit organizations that are planning major capital projects.

http://www.nycedc.com/FINA.../IDA.aspx

Capital Resources

Seedco Financial ArtBusiness

Financial and technical assistance for small arts businesses and small-to-midsized arts nonprofit organizations. Offers financing for working capital, facilities expansion, and connects nonprofit organizations to a network of technical assistance providers.

www.seedcofinancial.org/arts/

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Alliance for Nonprofit Management

Membership organization that delivers management and governance support services to nonprofit organizations.

www.allianceonline.org

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Arts Manager

Resource of solutions to management challenges faced by nonprofit arts organizations. Hosted by The Kennedy Center Institute for Arts Management.

www.artsmanager.org

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Board Source

A comprehensive resource that provides classes, publications, and tools to help nonprofit organizations build effective boards.

www.boardsource.org

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Foundation Center’s New Focus on Funding for the Arts website

A "one-stop shop" of free, easily accessible information including charts that show the geographic locations and giving interests of grantmakers supporting the arts, RFP listings, arts-related reference guides and resource lists.

www.foundationcenter.org/focus/arts

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Mayor’s Office of Contract Services

CapacityBuildingand Oversight Initiative provides classes on internal controls, governance, and accounting for nonprofits.

www.nyc.gov/html/mocs/html/home/home.shtml

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

New York City Business Solution Centers

New York City Department of Small Business Services staff on hand to help identify permits and licenses required to open a small business in New York City , especially useful for artist entrepreneurs. One-on-one and small group technical assistance provided for marketing, accounting, and legal issues.

www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/home/home.shtml

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

Information source for the New York nonprofit community, offers management services, courses, and other technical assistance.

www.npccny.org

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

The Artful Manager

Discusses topics around business model development in arts administration.

www.artsjournal.com/artfulmanager

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Provider of pro bono legal services, mediation services, educational programs and publications, and advocacy acts on issues vital to the arts community.

www.vlany.org

Emergency Preparedness Resources

New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

OEM plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates emergency response and recovery, and collects and disseminates critical information.  

Emergency Preparedness Resources

NYC Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)

OEM coordinates the CERT program in NYC, which brings together volunteers who support their local communities through emergency education and response. 

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Private Asset Logistic Management System (PALMS)

Through OEM PALMS, businesses can donate goods, services and facilities for use by the City in an emergency.  

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Ready New York

Ready New York is OEM's education campaign to prepare New York City residents and businesses for emergencies. 

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)

CEAS is the City's program to ensure access for critical employees to restricted areas following a serious emergency.