Guides: Fine Arts Research: Professional Practice

Philadelphia Resources

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Check out their services and job bank.
InLiquid
Build your artist network in the greater Philadelphia area.
Center for Emerging Visual Artists
They raise the profile of Philadelphia’s artists through residencies, exhibitions, and more.
Design Philadelphia
Take part in this festival that highlights Philadelphia as a hub for design excellence.

Foundation Directory Online
Search grantmakers, grants, and companies.
Grants by Discipline
Use this NEA search to find grand opportunities by discipline.
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Programs
Find opportunities through this regional funding program of the PA Council on the Arts.

A Pocket Business Guide for Artists and Designers
Access this ebook about setting up an art practice or creative business.
4 Tips for Writing a Good Artist Statement
Get statement writing tips from Artsy.
CAA Standards + Guidelines
Find information on interviewing, hiring, and more.
How to Write an Artist Statement and Effectively Introduce Your Work to the World
Get some advice from My Modern Met.
Don't Worry! You Still Have Time: How to Preserve Your Born-Digital Artwork
Maintenance Culture's zine for digital artists and creators, intended as a resource for artists at any stage in their career who work in a digital medium or incorporate digital files into their artistic practice.