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Toolkit

This toolkit is for artists, educators, local arts councils and nonprofit organizations to strengthen infrastructure, build capacity, support current business practices, and provide a "go to" resource. It is a living document, subject to revision and correction. Suggestions for resources are actively encouraged, please contact Kirsten Darrington.

Now Playing Utah

Now Playing Utah is the comprehensive one-stop source for arts and cultural events, performances, exhibitions, sports and recreation throughout the state of Utah. Users can browse the extensive Artist Roster, search a wide range of activities, and post their upcoming events.

Training

Change Leader Program
Utah State University Certificate of Museum Practice

Southern Utah University Arts Administration MFA Program
University of Utah Nonprofit Academy for Excellence

Utah Nonprofits Association Trainings and Events

Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED)

Job Opportunities

Utah Nonprofits Association Job Board

New York Foundation for the Arts: Jobs in the Arts 

Americans for the Arts Job Bank 

Arts Education

The Arts Education Research Compendium (created by BTS, BYU & UDAM)

Americans for the Arts Arts Education Network (AFTA)
Arts Education Partnership
Crayola Dreammakers
Kennedy Center ARTSEDGE
Music Educators National Conference  (MENC) 

National Arts Education Association (NAEA)
National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)
National Endowment for the Arts
Utah State Office of Education Division of Fine Arts

For the complete Arts Education Toolkit, CLICK HERE

Museums

OMS Newsletter

OMS Museum Guide

Utah Museums Association

American Association for State and Local History

American Association of Museums

Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums

Association of Children's Museums

Association of College and University Museums and Galleries

Institute of Museum and Library Services

International Society - Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Conservation Center for Art and Historical Artifacts

Museum Education Roundtable

Utah Division of State History

Utah Humanities Council

Public Art Resources

Americans for the Arts Public Art Network
Economic impact
Books and research resources
Periodical
Project and image source
Public Art Blog: Aesthetic Grounds

American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works

Public Art Archive
The Art of Online Calls for Entry

Heritage Preservation: The National Institute for Conservation

Literary Resources

Writers at Work Conference

The Utah Original Writing  Competition (OWC)

Poetry Out Loud(POL)

Utah Humanities Book Festival

Poetry.org

Poetry Foundation

Western Humanities Review

For the complete Literary Arts Toolkit, CLICK HERE

Management & Administration

The Art of Forming a New Nonprofit

The Art of Board Development

Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts

The Blue Avocado (Nonprofit Resource)

Form 990 Online

Nonprofit Times

Nonprofit Quarterly

IRS Stay Exempt

Grants & Fundraising

Utah Charitable Soliciations Permit

The Foundation Center

Fundsnet Services

Grants.gov

Utah Society of Fund Raisers (USFR)

Business and Arts Handbook

GuideStar (Nonprofit Data)

Arts Partnerships: A Resource List

Marketing

NowPlayingUtah.com (NPU)

National Arts Marketing Project

Network for Good

Arts Marketing Project: Practical Lessons

Six Dos and Six Don’ts with Social Media

Advocacy

Find your Utah Legislator

Americans for the Arts

Communicating with Elected Officials (from AFTA)

Advocacy Checklist (NASAA)

Arts Activist Handbook (Arts Wisconsin)

Advocacy Arts Toolkit (Idaho Commission on the Arts)

Strategic Planning

Lessons Learned: A Planning Toolkit

Succession Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Resource List

ArtsReady: Emergency Planning

Accessibility

Accessibility Planning and Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators

Arts and Humanities Accessibility Checklist

NEA Accessibility Links

VAS Arts

Arts & Economy

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Toolkit

Utah Creative Vitality Index 2010 (Summary Report)

Audience Development

Assessing the Intrinsic Impacts of a Live Performance

Beyond Attendance (NEA Report)

Attracting Diverse Audiences

Event Planning

Meeting & Event Planning Guide

Event Planning Checklist

Utah Resources

Utah Chambers of Commerce

Utah Cultural Alliance (UCA)

Utah League of Cities and Towns

Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA)

Utah Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Utah Small Business Development Center Network

Utah Association of Counties

Utah State History

Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF)

Utah Cultural Heritage Tourism

Utah Museums Association

Utah Presenters

Volunteer Development

The Art of Volunteer Development

Utah Volunteer Commission

Volunteer Management - How To

8 Tips for Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers in Tough Times