A
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Organization assisting Albertans to participate in the cultural life by disbursing grants, prizes, competitions and program contacts, and acquiring, exhibiting and preserving art.
www.affta.ab.ca
Organization assisting Albertans to participate in the cultural life by disbursing grants, prizes, competitions and program contacts, and acquiring, exhibiting and preserving art.
www.affta.ab.ca
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
The Endowment is an investment in America's living cultural heritage. It serves the public good by nurturing the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation of t...
www.arts.endow.gov
The Endowment is an investment in America's living cultural heritage. It serves the public good by nurturing the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation of t...
www.arts.endow.gov
English Regional Arts Board
Online information service for the arts and cultural sector where artists, arts organizations and administrators can communicate and work together.
www.arts.org.uk
Online information service for the arts and cultural sector where artists, arts organizations and administrators can communicate and work together.
www.arts.org.uk
Arts Council
Organization aiming to stimulate public interest in and promote the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts.
www.artscouncil.ie
Organization aiming to stimulate public interest in and promote the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts.
www.artscouncil.ie
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Organization providing financial assistance programs to the professional Manitoba arts community.
www.artscouncil.mb.ca
Organization providing financial assistance programs to the professional Manitoba arts community.
www.artscouncil.mb.ca
Arts Council of England
Independent, non-political body promoting access, education and excellence in the arts through partnership.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Independent, non-political body promoting access, education and excellence in the arts through partnership.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
B
British Council
Organization aiming to create enduring partnerships between British and other cultures.
www.britcoun.org
Organization aiming to create enduring partnerships between British and other cultures.
www.britcoun.org
C
California Lawyers for the Arts
California Lawyers for the Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization, provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, educational programs, publications and a resource library to artists of all disciplines and arts organizations.
www.calawyersforthearts.org
California Lawyers for the Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization, provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, educational programs, publications and a resource library to artists of all disciplines and arts organizations.
www.calawyersforthearts.org
Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec
Organization that strives to listen to artists and arts organizations throughout Quebec, monitors the conditions in which they work, and provides funding and grants.
www.calq.gouv.qc.ca
Organization that strives to listen to artists and arts organizations throughout Quebec, monitors the conditions in which they work, and provides funding and grants.
www.calq.gouv.qc.ca
Canada Council for the Arts
National agency that fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards to professional artists and arts organizations. Also, administers scholarly awards.
www.canadacouncil.ca
National agency that fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards to professional artists and arts organizations. Also, administers scholarly awards.
www.canadacouncil.ca
Sindacato Lavoratori Comunicazione (SLC)
Trade union promoting the rights of workers employed in communications, including the banking, post, telecommunications, television, film, theater, music, publishing, advertising, audiovisual, multimedia, sports and recreation industries.
www.cgil.it
Trade union promoting the rights of workers employed in communications, including the banking, post, telecommunications, television, film, theater, music, publishing, advertising, audiovisual, multimedia, sports and recreation industries.
www.cgil.it
Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (CNCA)
Governmental organization aiming to protect and research the culture of Mexico, support artists and intellectuals and fund arts programs.
www.cnca.gob.mx
Governmental organization aiming to protect and research the culture of Mexico, support artists and intellectuals and fund arts programs.
www.cnca.gob.mx
Creative New Zealand
Arts council aiming to promote the arts, support artists and encourage more New Zealanders to enjoy the arts.
www.creativenz.govt.nz
Arts council aiming to promote the arts, support artists and encourage more New Zealanders to enjoy the arts.
www.creativenz.govt.nz
UAE Cultural Foundation
Organization promoting the arts by offering educational and entertainment programs, including festivals, theater, music, language center, video and film screenings.
www.cultural.org.ae
Organization promoting the arts by offering educational and entertainment programs, including festivals, theater, music, language center, video and film screenings.
www.cultural.org.ae
Center for Arts and Culture
Independent think tank for arts and cultural issues.
www.culturalpolicy.org
Independent think tank for arts and cultural issues.
www.culturalpolicy.org
Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic
The Government will develop culture in a democratic environment, maintain and support its variety including diversification of opinions, institutional and economic plurality in the professional and amateur, state and non-state areas.
www.culture.gov.sk
The Government will develop culture in a democratic environment, maintain and support its variety including diversification of opinions, institutional and economic plurality in the professional and amateur, state and non-state areas.
www.culture.gov.sk
E
ERICarts Europe
Independent multinational research body that tackles European issues on cultural policy and media developments, cultural education and various professional artistic fields.
www.ericarts.org
Independent multinational research body that tackles European issues on cultural policy and media developments, cultural education and various professional artistic fields.
www.ericarts.org
European Cultural Foundation (ECF)
Pan-European independent organization promoting cultural and educational activities and research of a multinational nature and a European character.
www.eurocult.org
Pan-European independent organization promoting cultural and educational activities and research of a multinational nature and a European character.
www.eurocult.org
F
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)
Organization promoting pluralism, good governance, social justice, freedom of the press and gender equality in the world through educational programmes, training and public networking.
www.fes.de
Organization promoting pluralism, good governance, social justice, freedom of the press and gender equality in the world through educational programmes, training and public networking.
www.fes.de
G
Gen Art
Association showcasing emerging visual artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and dj-driven musicians.
www.genart.org
Association showcasing emerging visual artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and dj-driven musicians.
www.genart.org
Alberta Community Development
Ministry of community development helping Albertans to participate in the social, cultural and economic life of the province, and managing arts, libraries, museums, historical sites and housing.
www.gov.ab.ca
Ministry of community development helping Albertans to participate in the social, cultural and economic life of the province, and managing arts, libraries, museums, historical sites and housing.
www.gov.ab.ca
H
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Organization dedicated to plan, promote and support the broad development of the arts, including the literary, performing, visual and film arts by providing grants to arts organisations and artists, and developing policies.
www.hkadc.org.hk
Organization dedicated to plan, promote and support the broad development of the arts, including the literary, performing, visual and film arts by providing grants to arts organisations and artists, and developing policies.
www.hkadc.org.hk
I
International Labour Organization (ILO)
UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.
www.ilo.org
UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.
www.ilo.org
K
Korean Culture and Arts Foundation (KCAF)
Organization dedicated to globalizing Korean arts by working with artists, organizing events and offering grants in literature, music and other artistic media.
www.kcaf.or.kr
Organization dedicated to globalizing Korean arts by working with artists, organizing events and offering grants in literature, music and other artistic media.
www.kcaf.or.kr
Norwegian Council for Cultural Affairs
National cultural issues advisory body responsible for managing the Norwegian Cultural Fund, advising central government and the public sector on cultural questions, and initiating experimental cultural activities in areas where it sees a need f...
www.kulturrad.no
National cultural issues advisory body responsible for managing the Norwegian Cultural Fund, advising central government and the public sector on cultural questions, and initiating experimental cultural activities in areas where it sees a need f...
www.kulturrad.no
M
Interactive Media Trade Association
Dedicated to fostering business development in the interactive media community, MDG.org is a vital venue for networking, promotion, education and market development.
www.mdg.org
Dedicated to fostering business development in the interactive media community, MDG.org is a vital venue for networking, promotion, education and market development.
www.mdg.org
N
Singapore National Arts Council (NAC)
Statutory board spearheading the development of the arts in Singapore by nurturing artistic talent, promoting arts practice and appreciation, and providing financial assistance and arts housing for artists and arts groups.
www.nac.gov.sg
Statutory board spearheading the development of the arts in Singapore by nurturing artistic talent, promoting arts practice and appreciation, and providing financial assistance and arts housing for artists and arts groups.
www.nac.gov.sg
National Arts Council of South Africa
Governmental organization developing and promoting the arts in South Africa.
www.nac.org.za
Governmental organization developing and promoting the arts in South Africa.
www.nac.org.za
National Culture and Arts Foundation R.O.C.
Non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging cultural-artistic work and improving levels by promoting the arts and awarding grants.
www.ncafroc.org.tw
Non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging cultural-artistic work and improving levels by promoting the arts and awarding grants.
www.ncafroc.org.tw
National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)
National endowment agency promoting creativity as a cultural force and helping artists, inventors and scientists finalize their projects.
www.nesta.org.uk
National endowment agency promoting creativity as a cultural force and helping artists, inventors and scientists finalize their projects.
www.nesta.org.uk
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
Nonprofit organization whose purpose is to foster the arts of the province by operating financial assistance programs, providing services and resources, and by working with government and the community for development in the arts.
www.nlac.nf.ca
Nonprofit organization whose purpose is to foster the arts of the province by operating financial assistance programs, providing services and resources, and by working with government and the community for development in the arts.
www.nlac.nf.ca
O
Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI)
Government-sponsored international organization promoting the cooperation of ibero-american countries for global development and regional integration in matters of education, science, technology and culture.
www.oei.es
Government-sponsored international organization promoting the cooperation of ibero-american countries for global development and regional integration in matters of education, science, technology and culture.
www.oei.es
Office of the National Culture Commission (ONCC)
The Office is responsible for the national cultural policy. It encourages cultural studies and researches and promotes Thai culture as well as organizes various kinds of activities and workshops both at national and international levels to enh...
kanchanapisek.or.th
The Office is responsible for the national cultural policy. It encourages cultural studies and researches and promotes Thai culture as well as organizes various kinds of activities and workshops both at national and international levels to enh...
kanchanapisek.or.th
P
Pro Helvetia
Arts Council of Switzerland promoting the arts and fostering a cultural dialogue and exchange.
www.pro-helvetia.ch
Arts Council of Switzerland promoting the arts and fostering a cultural dialogue and exchange.
www.pro-helvetia.ch
S
Scottish Arts Council (SAC)
SAC is the principal channel for Government funding of the contemporary arts in Scotland. They receive an annual grant from the Scottish Executive, most of which is then distributed to Scottish artists and arts organizations.
www.sac.org.uk
SAC is the principal channel for Government funding of the contemporary arts in Scotland. They receive an annual grant from the Scottish Executive, most of which is then distributed to Scottish artists and arts organizations.
www.sac.org.uk
SACEM
Professional organization for authors, administered by music creators and publishers who collect and distribute authors rights.
www.sacem.fr
Professional organization for authors, administered by music creators and publishers who collect and distribute authors rights.
www.sacem.fr
Societe Civile des Auteurs Multimedia (SCAM)
Civil society of multimedia authors that manages and distributes the rights of journalists and authors of multimedia materials including audiovisual, audio, written works, new technologies, stills and corporate films.
www.scam.fr
Civil society of multimedia authors that manages and distributes the rights of journalists and authors of multimedia materials including audiovisual, audio, written works, new technologies, stills and corporate films.
www.scam.fr
Federacao in Interestadual dos Trabalhadores Em Radiodifusao e Televisao (FITERT)
Confederation of trade unions for workers in the broadcasting industries, including radio and television.
www.sindicato.com.br
Confederation of trade unions for workers in the broadcasting industries, including radio and television.
www.sindicato.com.br
W
Women's Image Network (WIN)
A not-for-profit corporation, Women's Image Network was formed to encourage positive portrayals of women in theater, television and film. WIN produces projects and hosts seminars, screenings and special events
www.winfemme.com
A not-for-profit corporation, Women's Image Network was formed to encourage positive portrayals of women in theater, television and film. WIN produces projects and hosts seminars, screenings and special events
www.winfemme.com
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Intergovernmental organization that is one of the 16 specialized agencies of the United Nations system of organizations. WIPO is responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation a...
www.wipo.int
Intergovernmental organization that is one of the 16 specialized agencies of the United Nations system of organizations. WIPO is responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation a...
www.wipo.int
National Council for Arts and Culture
The Ministry of Culture and Social Welfare has two departments responsible for administering and implementing cultural policies. The Federal Department of Culture is responsible for the formulation and execution of the national cultural policies...
www.wwcd.org
The Ministry of Culture and Social Welfare has two departments responsible for administering and implementing cultural policies. The Federal Department of Culture is responsible for the formulation and execution of the national cultural policies...
www.wwcd.org
Business media organizations offer an abundance of opportunities for positive exposure for your business. In addition to the usual members of the interactive media organizations, you will have opportunities to meet and get to know other members of the media associations, including businesses that peripherally support the business media associations.
Affiliation with online media organizations provides lobbying and networking opportunities that can be immensely helpful to your own business interests, while you support the industry. Membership in one of the many entertainment media associations often means access to information and contacts that can be important to your own company. Regional business media organizations offer even more chances to network with local business and media leaders in your community. Approach your membership in interactive media organizations from a variety of perspectives.
1. Expand your network through online media organizations
2. Support the industry by participating in media associations
3. Stand out as a leader in media organizations
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Develop business contacts in professional media organizations
Media professional associations hold regular meetings, seminars and conventions for members and interested parties. At events put on by business media organizations, as well as through various committees in which you can participate, you will have numerous occasions to socialize and network with other media folks who support and work within the media industry. The business leaders you meet could offer a number of trade opportunities for you and your company.
I recommend: For national and international contacts and information, join the Media Communications Association. The Newspaper Association of America supports the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada and offers many levels of involvement with industry leaders.
Demonstrate your interest by joining media professional associations
If you want to do business with media professionals, you will want to show your support while building relationships with national and local leaders in the industry. You often can do this best by participating in media professional organizations with both your presence and your financial support.
I recommend: You can make a variety of industry connections in the Cable and Television Association for Media that not only support cable TV, but interactive media as well. The Internet Society is one of the online media organizations that watches the development of the Internet closely for its members and lobbies for its interests.
Show off your talents at entertainment media associations
To stand out as an expert and further your own media career, you need to be recognized by your peers. Most media organizations offer special competitions and opportunities to write or perform for association members. You also could stand out by serving the entertainment organizations through volunteer leadership and speaking for meetings and seminars.
I recommend: The Broadcasting Education Association provides contests and other venues in which you can participate and get noticed. AFTRA is the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists which is rife with talent just waiting to be recognized. The group offers plenty of networking and performing opportunities for members as well as industry inside information.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Join a committee in your media organizations to develop closer relationships with others who could be helpful to your career in the media and provide sources of business for your company.
