Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) are non-profit organizations that provide services and support to artists, arts organizations, and communities.

In this video, we'll explore what arts service organizations are and why artists need them.

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Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) that focus on serving musicians:
1. MusiCares - MusiCares is an ASO sponsored by the Grammy Foundation that provides financial and medical assistance to musicians in need. They offer services such as addiction recovery, free clinics, and emergency financial assistance.

2. Artist Growth - Artist Growth is an ASO that provides musicians and their teams with a suite of management tools for touring, finances, and marketing. Their software supports the growth and success of touring acts around the world.

3. Future of Music Coalition - Future of Music Coalition is an ASO that advocates for musicians’ rights to fair pay, benefits, and other considerations in the increasingly complex music industry. They work closely with artist rights groups, labels, publishers, and policymakers to support the careers of musicians.


Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) focused on helping visual artists:
1. Fractured Atlas - Fractured Atlas is an ASO that provides a wide variety of services and resources for visual artists. They provide access to grant opportunities and offer affordable health insurance, fiscal sponsorships, and other benefits to help artists start and fund their projects.

2. Creative Capital - Creative Capital is an ASO that serves artists in all disciplines. They offer an artist accelerator program, workshops, and consultations on financial management, marketing, and grant writing. They also provide funding opportunities for innovative and ambitious projects.

3. American Craft Council - The American Craft Council (ACC) is an ASO that aims to promote the value of handmade crafts and support craft artists. The ACC provides education, networking, and exhibition opportunities for crafts artists, as well as resources for business development, marketing, and sales.


Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) focused on helping dancers:
1. Dance USA - Dance USA is an ASO that provides networking opportunities, support, and advocacy for dancers, companies, and organizations within the dance field. They offer a wide range of programs and services that promote the growth, development, and sustaining of dance activities and venues across America.

2. The Dancer's Resource at The Actors Fund - The Dancer’s Resource at The Actors Fund is an ASO that provides support and financial assistance to dancers and other professionals in the dance field. They offer counseling, housing, healthcare, and career counseling services, among other forms of support.

3. National Dance Education Organization - The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is an ASO focused on promoting dance within educational and community settings. They offer a variety of resources and programs including professional development, publications, webinars, and advocacy efforts aimed at promoting dance education across the country.


Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) focused on helping filmmakers:
1. Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) - a nonprofit organization that supports the development, production, and promotion of independent films. They provide access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, and offer programs that help filmmakers build their careers.

2. Film Independent - an ASO that champions independent filmmakers. They offer services such as funding, education, and mentorship programs that help filmmakers create new work and connect with audiences.

3. SAG-AFTRA Foundation - provides resources and support to actors, but also offers programs for independent filmmakers. Their filmmaker program offers mentorship, education, and funding opportunities to help filmmakers succeed in their careers.


Arts Service Organizations (ASOs) focused on helping live performers:
1. Actor's Equity Association (AEA) - is a labor union that represents actors and stage managers in live theater in the United States. They provide advocacy, resources, and support for performers and stage managers to ensure they receive fair wages and safe working conditions.

2. The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) - is a labor union that represents opera singers, chorus members, and stage managers. They provide representation, advocacy, and professional development opportunities for their members.

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