Fundraising for the Arts - A Bibliography

This select bibliography has been compiled to aid fundraising for artists. Items listed are located either in the Funding Information Center (FIC) or the Reference Collection (REF) and do not circulate.

Available in the Funding Information Center:

FIC PN 1584.A78 2005
The Art of Governance: Boards in the Performing Arts.  New York: Theatre Communications Group
Contains a series of articles from artists, managers, trustees, and others involved in the arts field.  Provides an understanding of the overall environment in which boards operate in the arts.

FIC NX 110 .A767 2005
Artists Communities: A Directory of Residences in the United States that Offer Time and Space for Creativity. Portland, OR: Alliance of Artists' Communities.
Listing and detailed descriptions of residences in the United States that provide space and support for artists.

FIC N72 .A76 A77 2003
Artists' Communities at Work: Lessons Learned.  Providence, RI: Alliance of Artists' Communities.
Contains case studies in management practices of artists' communities, with an emphasis on funding.

FIC NX 711 .U5 R46 1999
Arts Funding 2000: Funder Perspectives on Current and Future Trends.  New York, NY: Foundation Center.
This report explores the changing state of arts grantmaking viewed through the eyes of grantmakers.

FIC NX 711 .U5 B87 1995
Business and the Arts: Building Partnerships for the Future.  New York: Business Committee for the Arts.
A guide to help the arts build lasting relationships with smaller and medium-sized businesses.  Gives tips and suggestions for arts organizations and businesses to work together.

FIC AZ 188 .U5 D56 (Annual)
Directory of Grants in the Humanities. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.
Contains brief descriptions of current funding programs that support research and performance in a number of fields of study. This includes painting, dance, photography, sculpture, music, drama, crafts, folklore, and mime.

FIC NX 765 .R46 1995
Don't Just Applaud, Send Money. New York, NY: Theater Communications Group.
Contains diverse real life strategies and ideas useful in promoting the arts.

FIC LB 2336 .F599 (Latest edition in FIC and on CD-ROM, Raynor Memorial PC workstations.)
Foundation Grants to Individuals. New York, NY: Foundation Center.
Lists foundations that grant a minimum of $2,000 per year to individuals, and those who accept applications directly from individuals. Not strictly art related.

FIC PN 171 .P75 G73 (2002/2003 edition)
Grants and Awards Available to American Writers. New York, NY: PEN American Center.
A one volume directory that combines domestic and foreign grants for a wide range of writing and styles. Detailed descriptions show scope and focus of the project. Contact persons, deadlines and other useful information is provided.

FIC N6505 .M46 2001
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul.   New York: Henry Holt.
Relates the business of being an artist, with a good chapter on grants and an index of resources at the back.

FIC NX 396.6 N385 (Biennial - latest received is 2004)
National Guide to Funding in Arts and Culture. New York, NY: Foundation Center.
Intended as the starting point for grantseekers looking for larger foundation, corporate, and other charitable support of the arts. Profiles both grantmakers and individual grants over $10,000.

FIC PN 1993.5 .U6 W33 2003
Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants & Donations for Film & Video Projects. Studio City, CA: Wiese Productions.
This step-by-step guide provides a thorough description of the entire process of fundraising specifically aimed at non-commercial film and video projects. Coverage ranges from preparing the project idea to solicitation of funds.

FIC Q 11 .S8 S86 (Annual)
Smithsonian Opportunities for Research & Study in History, Art, & Science. Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Inst. Press.
Provides information on the Smithsonian's fellowships, internships and research opportunities. The institute encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists and students.

FIC NX 765 .S78 1997
Successful Fundraising for Arts and Cultural Organizations.  Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.
Discusses practical steps for conducting a successful fundraising campaign and addresses the changing environment of fundraising.

FIC PN 1584 .A78 2005
The Art of Governance: Boards in the Performing Arts.  New York: Theatre Communications Group.
Contains a series of articles from artists, managers, trustees, and others involved in the arts field.   Provides an understanding of the overall environment in which boards operate in the arts.

Available in the Raynor Library Reference Collection:

REF N 51 .A54 (latest edition in Reference)
American Art Directory.   New York: James Cattell Press.
This directory contains a listing of art organizations, art schools, and art information including scholarships and fellowships.

REF PN2289 .D73 2004
Dramatist's Sourcebook.  New York: Theatre Communications Group.
Contains a section listing data and contact information for organizations that fund playwrights, composers, translators, librettists, and lyricists.

Databases available in Library:

Check Foundations in Wisconsin Online and FC Search for foundations that have an interest in the arts.
FC Search also lists grants given to arts nonprofits.

Web Sites:

Wisconsin Arts Board
National Endowment for the Arts  (Also see the FIC Grantmaker file.)

Marquette University's Funding Information Center is open to the public.
Please present a photo ID at the entrance.  For information, call:  (414) 288-1515

Marquette University
Raynor Library, Funding Information Center
P.O. Box 3141
1355 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3141