TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS

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1 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS Organization Mission Focus &/or Programs Contact Information Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) The Alliance for California Traditional Arts strives to ensure California s future holds California s past by providing model programs and services to support the state s diverse living cultural heritage. Artists Art Job Network ArtHouse (A program of California Lawyers for the Arts) Note: no local office but has done workshops and projects in LA County. Arts & Business Council Note: currently no local affiliation Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. A complete resource for your living, growing careers at museums, art galleries, educational institutions, and multi-disciplinary organizations as well as businesses related to visual arts In 1986, California Lawyers for the Arts (C.L.A.) and the San Francisco Arts Commission developed ArtHouse as a joint program to respond to the acute need of artists for affordable space in which to live and work in the Bay Area. ArtHouse has since expanded its services statewide and has also become a resource for arts organizations seeking to improve their educational programs, publications, lawyer referral and alternative dispute resolution services for artists and arts organizations of all disciplines. The Arts & Business Council was founded in 1965, and is devoted to stimulating partnerships between the arts and business that benefit both sectors and the communities they serve. The primary mission of Arts & Services for Disabled is to provide unique programming, education and therapy through the creative arts, to severely disabled individuals who have difficulty working and living in an unaccommodating world. -Traditional Arts apprenticeships -Advocacy -Mentoring and professional development program -Marketing and promotion -Information and Referrals -Living Cultures: a magazine of California Art and Community Visual artists and organizations -Job listings -Internships -Fellowships -Commissions for artists - Arts Facilities - Artist Residency Issues - Business Volunteers for the Arts - National Arts Marketing Program - Arts for Hope Community Programs - Therapeutic Arts Program - Creative Arts Program - Encouraging Personal Independence Program ACTA Fresno Arts Council 1245 Van Ness Fresno, CA (559) Amy Kitchener ACTA Executive Director akitch@actaonline.org ArtHouse Fort Mason Center Building C, Room 255 San Francisco, CA (415) Ext 3 assistant@arthouseca.org Arts & Business Council, Inc. 520 Eighth Avenue 3 rd. Floor, Suite 319 New York, NY (212) Arts & Services for Disabled 3962 Studebaker Road, Suite 206 Long Beach, CA (562) artsnservices@juno.com An organization name in italics denotes an organization with a mission that is primarily focused on the arts. An organization name in bold denotes an organization that defines itself as principally a service organization. An organization name in italics and bold denotes an arts-focused service organization.

2 The California Association of Museums (CAM), founded in 1979 by staff California museums and trustees from diverse museums throughout the state, is a non-profit service organization formed to represent the interests of California museums. California Association of Museums (CAM) California Arts Advocates California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) The mission of California Arts Advocates is to develop strategies and coordinate advocacy that strengthen arts and culture in California. The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), a statewide membership organization of over 1,740 diverse nonprofits, is dedicated to protecting, strengthening, and promoting nonprofit organizations in our state. CAN s mission is to promote, strengthen and advance the influence, professionalism, accountability and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations in a manner that builds their capacity to accomplish their missions and preserves the idealism and value of nonprofit organizations in California. Advocacy for artists, arts organizations, and audiences. - Newsletter - Statewide directory of nonprofits - Discounts on office supplies and other items - Advocacy and public policy - Annual conference CAM c/o The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 North Main Street Santa Ana, California (714) cam@calmuseums.org Terri Knoll California Arts Advocates 625 Broadway, Suite 735 San Diego, CA (619) Local Contact: Lee Wochner lwochner@theatrela.org California Association of Nonprofits 520 S. Grand Ave., Suite 695 Los Angeles, CA (213) California Lawyers for the Arts The mission of California Lawyers for the Arts is to establish a bridge between the arts and legal communities so that (1) artists and art groups may gain greater competence in handling legal and business aspects of their creative activities; (2) the legal profession may become more aware of and involved in issues affecting artists and the arts community; and (3) the law may be more responsive to the needs and interests of the arts community. Artists and Arts Organizations - Lawyer referral service - Resource library - Arts arbitration/mediation services - Publications - Educational programs: workshops, seminars, copyright clinics San Francisco California Lawyers for the Arts Fort Mason Center Building C, Room 255 San Francisco, CA Santa Monica Branch th Street Santa Monica, CA (310)

3 California Presenters Formed in 1985 as a non-profit corporation, California Presenters is a statewide association on non-profit performing arts presenters and affiliated organizations committed to advancing professional touring and presenting of the performing arts. Services for performing arts presenters and touring performers. California Presenters Contact: Craig Springer CARS Community Arts Resources (CARS) produces festivals and consults in southern California and across the country on a wide range of arts related projects. CARS also acts as a networker and resource for the Los Angeles area, providing a state-of the art-database of artists, arts organizations, venues and audiences. - Produces festivals - Mailing list/labels of artists & organizations - Directory of venues in So Cal CARS 3780 Wilshire Blvd., Ste Los Angeles, CA (213) cars @aol.com Center for Cultural Innovation The Center for Cultural Innovation was launched in 2001 as a nextgeneration financial and management support center for self-employed artists, small arts businesses and the non profit arts sector, focusing on the needs of artists and creative entrepreneurs. Self-employed artists and small arts business. - Workshops - Access to loans from approved micro-lenders. Center for Cultural Innovation 8559 Higuera Street, Suite A Culver City, CA (310) info@cci2002.org Center for Nonprofit Management The Center for Nonprofit Management fosters healthy neighborhoods and communities by improving the performance of nonprofit organizations addressing the critical issues and serving underserved populations. - Job listing publication - Nonprofit resource library - Management seminar series - Consulting services Center for Nonprofit Management 606 S. Olive St., Suite 2450 Los Angeles, CA (213) main@cnmsocal.org 3

4 Community Partners Community Partners enables Southern Californians, especially in underserved communities, to meet and master the challenges of urban and rural life by creating and strengthening opportunities for the emergence of community-building ideas, innovations, leaders and social entrepreneurs. Incubation, facilitation, and project management. Community Partners 606 S. Olive St., Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA (213) CompassPoint Note: would consider this a virtual organization no physical presence in LA and the focus of its programs is in Northern California, but has a substantial web site with much practical information. Dance Resource Center Executive Service Corps CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is a nonprofit training, consulting and research organization with offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Through a broad range of services, we provide nonprofits with the management tools, concepts and strategies necessary to shape change in their communities. The mission of the Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles (DRC) is to advance the visibility of Los Angeles dance on local, state, and national levels. We are dedicated to serving and promoting the growth of Los Angeles dance choreographers, dancers, dance educators, and students. Executive Service Corps of Southern California is a nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing management skills in the nonprofit sector through involvement of retired executives volunteer consulting services. - Workshops - Conferences - Management consulting - Technology consulting - E-learning - Executive transitions - Research - Contract training Dancers & dance organizations - Bimonthly newsletter - Technical Assistance Workshops - Fiscal receiverships - Rental of dance/audience mailing list - Resource for other information - Management Consulting Services - One-Time Sounding-Board Sessions - The Board Coaching Program - Executive Advisory Program - Retainer Partnership - The Board Bank Program San Francisco Office 706 Mission Street, 5 th floor San Francisco, CA (415) Silicon Valley Office United Way Building 1922 The Alameda, Ste.212 San Jose, CA (408) info@compasspoint.org Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles P.O. Box 24A77 Los Angeles, CA (323) info@drc-la.org Los Angeles Office 520 S. Lafayette Park Place Suite 210 Los Angeles, CA (213)

5 Flintridge Foundation Flintridge Foundation is committed to nourishing individualism, honoring diversity in society and nature, supporting creativity, and promoting just and cooperative partnerships so that human beings may evolve more effectively toward wholeness and the natural environment toward sustainability. Visual artists, theatre, environment, community services Philanthropy Resource Library (a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection member) serves nonprofits and individuals -library orientation sessions -individualized FC Search training Flintridge Foundation 1040 Lincoln Ave., Suite 100 Pasadena, CA (626) Grantsmanship Center Hollywood Arts Council K-Tech Computer Services The Grantsmanship Center was founded in 1972 to offer grantsmanship training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies. The Hollywood Arts Council is a nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to contributing to the quality of life in the community of Hollywood by promoting, nurturing, and supporting the arts. For over 20 years, it has served the community through advocacy, coalition building, and the presentation of free public arts events. K-Tech Computer Services specializes in providing nonprofits with the solutions necessary to streamline their operations and improve their efficiency. In doing so, we meet with members, review current hardware and software and take into account any plans for future growth or expansion, and keep in mind the particular budgetary constraints. -nonprofit consultations Nonprofits and government - Grantsmanship workshops - Proposal writing - Publications Hollywood community - Youth programs - Children s Festival of the Arts - Project SOAR - Arts Roundtable - Arts Magazine & Calendar - Networking and coaching for artists and arts organizations - and internet set-up - Network Consulting - Preventive Maintenance Program The Grantsmanship Center(TGCI) 1125 W. 6 th St., 5 th Floor Los Angeles, CA (213) Hollywood Arts Council 6671 Sunset Blvd., Ste.1502 Hollywood, CA (323) nyla@discoverhollywood.com K-Tech Computer Services 501 Shatto Place, Suite 403 Los Angeles, CA Toll free (877) or (213) info@ktechla.com 5

6 Latino Arts Network Since its founding in 1995, the mission of the Latino Arts Network (LAN) has been to strengthen and promote California s Latino arts. Long Beach Culture.Org Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership Provides artists with specialized tools to showcase and promote their works via the web. The mission of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership is to improve the quality of life for the community of Long Beach by enhancing the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. Artists Organizations Mentoring/Support network Artists Nonprofit organizations - Resource Library - Information and referral services - Board and staff Training and Consultation - Workshops and conferences - Advocacy for nonprofit sector Marie Acosta, Director 567 Treat Avenue San Francisco, CA (415) LANCA@sbcglobal.net Long Beach Culture.org 6444 E. Spring Street Suite. 159 Long Beach, CA (562) contact@longbeachculture.org Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership 3635 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA (562) info@lbnp.org National Arts Marketing Project [NAMP] Provides training and resources in arts marketing through affiliates throughout the country. The local NAMP affiliate is the Center for Cultural Innovation. Arts Marketing - Basic Marketing Workshops - Advanced training program and implementation grants - ArtsMarketing.org - National Arts Marketing Conference. [See also Center for Cultural Innovation] 6

7 The Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) was established in 1995 to Neighborhood and community assist neighborhood and community organizations to increase their organizations effectiveness. Neighborhood Resource Center - Free access to community meeting room - Free neighborhood flyer boxes - Free use of photocopier, fax, computers and the Internet - Training workshops Neighborhood Resource Center 425 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA (562) NPower Los Angeles NPower Los Angeles, a program of the Center for Nonprofit Management, is an affiliate of the NPower Network. Our mission is to assist nonprofits throughout Southern California use computer technology to expand the reach and impact of their work Strengthening nonprofits through technology. Technology training, consulting services and online support. [See also Center for Nonprofit Management] Pasadena Arts Council The Pasadena Arts Council supports and promotes the arts in the greater San Gabriel Valley. The mission of the Pasadena Arts Council shall be achieved by: encouraging the appreciation and participation in the arts among community members and organizations; facilitating and coordinating communication among arts organizations and the community at large; recognizing community members who show outstanding promise or significant contributions to the arts; advocating for financial support for the arts from public and private funding sources. Communication Services - Newsletter - Community Cultural Calendar - Bulletins and Action Alerts Resource Services - Community Resources - Technical Assistance workshops - Networking events - Fiscal Sponsor services - Grant review services Community Recognition - Youth scholarships Pasadena Arts NW 965 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA info@pasadenaartscouncil.org 7

8 The Public Corporation for the Arts was established in 1976 as the nonprofit Public Corporation for the Arts Arts Council for the Long Beach region. The goal is to make Long 434 E. Broadway Beach the best community in the world for connecting families and kids to P.O. Box the arts. The city of Long Beach recognizes the PCA as its official local Long Beach, CA arts agency Public Corporation for the Arts TechSoup TechSoup is a comprehensive source of technology information just for nonprofit organizations. Grants program - Provides funding and training to arts and history organizations - Individual artists Marketing Program - Newsletter/calendar - Cable TV show Design Program - Public art Neighborhoods Program - Programming in schools - Technology tools, tips, resources for nonprofits. A virtual organization located at or TechSoup: Los Angeles at Western Arts Alliance (WAA) Western Arts Alliance (WAA) is a membership organization of touring and performing arts professionals engaged in promoting and presenting performing arts. Performing Arts - Annual conference Western Arts Alliance 44 Page Street #604B San Francisco, CA (415) Tim Wilson, Executive Director twilson@westarts.org staff@westarts.org S:\Technical Assistance\Web Page Items\Technical Assistance Providers.doc 8