ARTISTS, MUSICIANS & PERFORMERS:
Please note that the inclusion of these links and sources does not constitute an endorsement by the Downtown Fort Collins Creative District.
NEWS AND RECENT UPDATES:
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The Colorado State Fair is just around the corner! Artists from across the state are encouraged to consider entering their work in the annual Fine Arts Exhibition, Aug. 22 – Sept. 1. Information regarding categories, entry deadlines and fees, etc., can be found at on the website.
- America 250/Colorado 150 – Be part of the big celebration! Get your event listed and check out grants and more details!
- Makers and Crafters Business 101 – need help with your sales tax and business organization – see our list of helpful tips for Makers and Crafters!
FAMILY RESOURCES
- Childcare-related resource and tools Early Childhood Council of Larimer County
- Larimer Child Care Fund through United Way of Larimer County
- Call #2-1-1 to connect with United Way of Larimer County’s help hotline.
FOOD
- Any needs — Call #2-1-1 to connect with United Way of Larimer County’s help hotline.
- Food Bank of Larimer County
- Hunger Free Colorado – apply for food, cash, medical assistance, or other programs
- State of Colorado Food Assistance Providers and Resources
- Vindeket Foods – a Fort Collins food/produce rescue program/storefront, providing free food boxes that can cater to food restrictions such as gluten free, vegetarian,.. (Pay what you can, volunteer)
- Locally distributed food and hygiene products open to anyone in need by Serve 6.8, a Christian nonprofit working with churches
FUNDS/GRANTS/TAXES
- ALL ARTISTS:
- Emergency Help for Artists and Musicians — CERF+’s emergency assistance includes grants and/or brokered assistance, such as booth fee waivers and discounts or donations of supplies and equipment.
- Art-Train brings together artists and creatives with municipalities, agencies, and organizations to create collaborations.
- Tax Guide for Artists The Larimer Small Business Development Center has a helpful tool for artists and their taxes.
- MUSIC INDUSTRY:
- NoCo Music Event Fund – Apply for a grant for your event through Bohemian Foundation
- ArtistCommunities.org offers a list of emergency relief programs
- Discipline Specific Resources – more funding and support options we have collected for specific genres and art disciplines
HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
- MENTAL HEALTH:
- Support is here for you, see all the Larimer County Health Resources & Services
- Experiencing a crisis?
- Contact the Colorado Crisis and Support Line at 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
- Text “TALK” to 38255
- Visit www.coloradocrisisservices.org to access chat
- Larimer County Emotional and Mental Health Resources
- HEALTH:
- Get FREE mental, emergency dental and health insurance locally (The Health District)
- Call #2-1-1 to connect with United Way of Larimer County’s help hotline for health and other needs.
- MusiCares – Addiction, financial coaching, and health resources for professionals in the music industry.
HOUSING & UTILITIES
- Call #2-1-1 to connect with United Way of Larimer County’s help hotline
- Rent assistance from Neighbor to Neighbor
- State of Colorado Rent and Utilities Resources and Providers
JOBS
- Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development for current openings and answers about employment and unemployment
- Connecting Colorado for Job Seekers and Employers
- FoCoFreelance.com – Register here as a Fort Collins Freelancer looking for jobs or help with projects
- Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses job postings
- State of Colorado resources and providers for employment and jobs
LOCAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
- NETWORKING & GROUPS:
- NoCo Gigging Musician Facebook Group
- ALSO see our Discipline specific page for individual Facebook groups and more!
- Become a member at the Music District – Artist Development/Education, Rehearsal Space & Equipment Use, Music Production Rooms, Music industry workspace, and workshops/events.
- BUSINESS TOOLS:
- Larimer Small Business Development Center offers free consulting, low cost classes, and business tools
STATE BUSINESS RESOURCES
- COLORADO BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
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- Colorado Creative Industries has arts grants, programs, the latest statewide resources and ways people can support the arts
- CBCA: Colorado Business Committee for the Arts has many resources for artists, arts nonprofits, as well as, the business community in general
- Colorado Nonprofit Association
- The Colorado Change Leader Program teaches cultural and community leaders how to handle change in organizations, communities, and their daily lives. The institute is a biannual three-day course to prepare leaders for a certification project with a$500 stipend.
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NATIONAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
- NATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Grants from Creative Capital.org
- A collection of safety nets and preparedness and response guides (NCaper.org)
- Freelancer’s Union
- FUNDING:
- Rolling deadline – AGMA Relief Fund (For Actors – AGMA members only)
- Twenty Summers: Emergency Arts Fund (EAF) no deadlines adjusted as income is received – Artist’s video is hosted on shared fundraising platform, Twenty Summers distributes proceeds.
- Patreon: a fundraising tool
