Resources for Artists
This list is prepared (but not endorsed) by the Tacoma Arts Community Incubator Committee.
WEBSITES:
www.artbizcoach.com Free e-newsletter and other information
www.artistcareertraining.com Free phone seminar
www.artisthelpnetwork.com Lots of links to other resources
www.tacomaculture.org/arts/opportunities.asp Listserve for City of Tacoma Arts Commission. Sign up, and receive relevant e-mails regarding the arts in Tacoma.
www.tacomabusinesscenter.org/score.htm Service Corps of Retired Executives specializes in counseling individuals interested in starting a business.
www.tacomabusinesscenter.org/tacsba.htm Small Business Administration can direct you to government and non-government business resources, provide advise on potential loan sources, and offers free business counseling services.
www.bates.ctc.edu-page.asp?view=239 Bastes Business & Management Training Center provides fee based consulting and training services for corporations and small businesses.
www.wsbdc.org Small Business Development Center assists existing small businesses to solve specific business issues
ACCOUNTING:
Mike Kander has worked for Artists and non-profits. He generally provides his initial 14 to 20 minute free consultation to see what the client needs and hear what her or his concerns are. He provides ideas on how to set up books and accounts for business operations. He completes State and Federal Tax forms. Reasonable rates. Street address 7406 27th St. West, #14, UP, 98466. Phone 253-761-0161. Website: M.Kander@att.ent
LEGAL:
Washington Lawyers for the Arts (Seattle). Very low cost legal consultations with volunteer lawyers and seminars on art law issues. Phone 206-328-7053. Website: www.wa-artlaw.org
ARTS MARKETING CONSULTANT AND INSTRUCTOR:
Miriam Works www.works-consulting.com 425-644-2642