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Career Resources

Resources include job search sites, grant information, competitions, fellowships, copyright information, gallery listings, professional organizations, self-promotion and more.

Artists Resources

us.fulbrightonline.org - Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
www.ai-ap.com - Submit to American Illustration + American Photography Annuals
www.ahirc.org - The Artists' Health Insurance Resources Center
www.artdeadline.com - Competitions, grants, exhibition, internships, residencies etc.
www.artistcommunities.org - Alliance of Artists Communities/Residencies
www.artistresources.wordpress.com Full of great links and advice compiled by CCS alumni Michelle Hinebrook
www.arts.gov - National Endowment for the Arts
www.behance.net/joblist - Creative jobs and freelance opportunities
www.chicagoartistsresource.org - Exhibitions, jobs, residencies, space and housing, and much more
www.commarts.com - Competitions, resources, and more
www.creative-capital.org - Organization supporting individual artists with grants and much more
www.fiberartcalls.blogspot.com Fiber Art Calls for Entry
www.filmfestivals.com - Film festivals
www.foundationcenter.org Resource for individual grant seekers
www.fracturedatlas.org - Healthcare funding for artists etc.
www.galleryguide.org - National gallery guide
www.gamecareerguide.com - Gamasutra's sister site
www.gamedevmap.com - A living map and catalog of game development organizations
www.greenmuesum.org - online museum of environmental art with a full listing of events, opportunities, discussion board and links
www.gtionline.fdncenter.org Subscribe to Foundation Grants for sources for grant, fellowships, awards and more
www.illoz.com - An invitation only portfolio site for Illustrators
www.illustrationfriday.com - Weekly assignments with the opportunity to win and be featured
www.illustrationmundo.com - Great for exposure and sign-up is free
www.la411.com - Listings of animation, production and ad agencies/companies in the LA area
www.lincnet.net - Health care information for artists, artist spaces and communities
www.literarymarketplace.com - Worldwide resource for the book publishing industry
www.nasaa-arts.org Visit the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies for grant funding, support and more
www.nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm The National Park Services Artist-In-Residence Program
www.ny411.com - Listings of animation, production and ad agencies/companies in NYC
www.nyfa.org - New York Foundation for the Arts: grants, jobs, resources and services
www.pdnonline.com - Photo District News
www.photoplusexpo.com - International Conference and Photo Expo
www.resartis.org - Worldwide Network of Artist Residencies
www.stopmotionanimation.com - Resources and networking opportunities
www.tutormill.com - Online Mentoring Program for Illustration Students
tv.howdesign.com - Access to the best design workshops about business, career and design skills
www.zapplication.org - Resources for managing applications for art shows, festivals and fairs

International Student Resources

Freelance

www.adbase.com - Connect with art buyers, art directors, photo editors, and other industry contacts
www.agencyaccess.com - Promotional service for photographers and illustrators
www.ahirc.org - The Artists' Health Insurance Resources Center
www.artcalendar.com The business magazine for visual artists
www.artservemichigan.org - Membership includes pro bono legal and small business advice
The Business of Being an Artist, Third Edition by Daniel Grant
Business and Legal Forms for Crafts by Tad Crawford
Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists by Tad Crawford
Business and Legal Forms for Industrial Designers by Tad Crawford, Eva Doman Bruck and Carl W. Battle
Contract Terms and Conditions Reference for Product Design Consultants, www.apdf.org
www.crowdspring.com - Freelance resource for designers, illustrators and photographers
Fair Use, Free Use and Use by Permission. How to Handle Copyrights in All Media by Lee Wilson
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 12th Edition, Graphic Artists Guild Handbook
www.gyst-ink.com - The business of art, getting your Sh*t together
How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul 5th ed. by Carol Michels
www.ideabounty.com - A social think tank where creatives can sell their ideas
Inside the Business of Illustration by Steven Heller and Marshall Arisman
The Interior Designer's Guide to Pricing, Estimating, and Budgeting by Theo Stephan Williams
www.theispot.com - Website for illustrators to market work cost effectively
www.legalzoom.com - Trademarks, Copyright, Patents, Incorporation, LLC's and more
Licensing Art 101, Third Edition: Publishing and Licensing Your Artwork for Profit by Michael Woodward
www.lincnet.net - Health care information for artists, artist spaces and communities
www.literarymarketplace.com - Worldwide resource for the book publishing industry
www.loc.gov/copyright - Copyright information
Pricing Photography by Michael Heron and David MacTavish
www.thumbtackpress.com - Resource for illustrators to sell prints
www.zapplication.org - Resources for managing applications for art shows, festivals and fairs

Job Search and Creative Staffing Agencies

In addition to job search tools, these sites may also include salary surveys, salary negotiation, networking and other helpful search tips.

www.aerotek.com - Services for Industrial Design
www.aquent.com - Advertising Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Flash Animation and Web Design
www.archinect.com/jobs - Interior Design and Architecture Postings
www.architectsusa.com - National list of architectural firms
www.artdeadline.com
www.artjob.org Subscribe to Art Job to find the latest art postings
www.artstaffing.com Staffing, consulting and career services for the international arts community
www.awn.com - Animation World Network
www.bookjobs.com/internships.php - Jobs and Internships in the Publishing Industry
www.cardesignnews.com - The name says it all
www.cgarena.com National & international job listings for computer graphics
www.coroflot.com - Source for design jobs: graphic, exhibit, industrial, interior, interactive and 3D
www.creativecircle.com - Creative Staffing
www.creativedir.com - Chicago Creative Directory
www.creativegroup.com - Advertising, Illustration, Graphic Design, Flash Animation and Web Design
www.creativeheads.net - Jobs in animation, video games and VFX/TV & Film
www.creativehotlist.com - Jobs and self-promotion
www.crowdspring.com - Freelance resource for designers, illustrators and photographers
www.designdirectory.com - A Global Index of Design Firms and Creative Consultants
www.digitalpeople.net - Places graphic design, digital media and advertising talent
www.ed2010.com - Magazine Jobs and Internships
www.entertainmentcareers.net - Jobs and Internships
www.firmlist.com - Directory of web design companies
www.foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/index.jhtml Job openings at U.S.-based foundations and nonprofit organizations
www.gamasutra.com - The world of gaming
www.gamejobs.com - Just what it says
www.gomasa.org - Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators Job Postings for teaching and administrative positions.
www.graduatejobs.com - Graduate Jobs for Artists - Please contact Career Services for CCS user name and password
www.highend3d.com - 3D jobs and more
www.hotjobs.com - Hot jobs
www.howdesign.com - Jobs for the design community
www.ideabounty.com - A social think tank where creatives can sell their ideas
www.idealist.org/if/as/Job Jobs and internships at nonprofit organizations and government agencies
www.indeed.com - Pulls postings from multiple job search sites
www.interiordesignjobs.com - Career Resources for Interior Designers
www.interiordesignlink.com - Interior Design Directory
www.jbcstyle.com/about.html - Focused on the fashion and retail industries. Job listings include footwear, graphic design, art direction, and color & materials.
www.la411.com Production resources for film, TV, commercials, video and music video production in LA
www.linkup.com - Searches Jobs from company websites
www.malakye.com - The ultimate destination for career opportunities in the Action Sports industry
www.mandy.com - Lists current openings in TV/Film production
www.masb.mistaff.com - Michigan Association of School Boards
www.michiganherc.org - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
www.michworks.org - Michigan Talent Bank
www.miperfectjob.com Michigan Job Listings
www.motionographer.com - Job listings for filmmakers, animators and designers
www.ny411.com The ultimate resource for the New York production community
www.opportunityknocks.org National online job site with postings in arts, education and more
www.spd.org - Society of Publication Designers + Job Board
www.stylecareers.com - The Best Companies The Most Jobs
www.talentzoo.com - Jobs in advertising, marketing and public relations
www.wwd.com - All things fashion, including job postings
www.yehideology.com - Recruitment Firm for Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design and Brand Strategy

Legal and Business Resources

www.artcalendar.com The business magazine for visual artists
www.artservemichigan.org - Membership includes pro bono legal and small business advice
www.gyst-ink.com - The business of art, getting your Sh*t together
www.legalzoom.com - Trademarks, Copyright, Patents, Incorporation, LLC's and more
www.loc.gov/copyright - Copyright information
www.quintcareers.com/salary_negotiation.html -Salary negotiation

Professional Organizations are a great resource for networking, competitions, salary surveys, conferences and events, industry standards, access to directories and/or job listings and professional ethics.

www.aaf.org - American Advertising Federation
www.abana.org - Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America
www.adcglobal.org - Art Directors Club
www.aiga.org - The professional association for design
www.arteducators.org - National Art Education Association
www.asid.org - American Society of Interior Designers
www.awn.com - Animation World Network
www.asmp.org - American Society of Media Photographers
www.cgsociety.org - CG Society of Digital Artist
www.collegeart.org - College Art Association
www.craftcouncil.org - American Craft Council
www.dmi.org - Design Management Institute
www.furnituresociety.org - The Furniture Society
www.gag.org - Graphic Artist Guild
www.glassart.org - Glass Art Society
www.icograda.org - International Council of Graphic Design Associates
www.idsa.org - Industrial Designers Society of America
www.igda.org - International Game Developer's Association
www.iida.org - International Interior Design Association
www.miarted.org - Michigan Art Education Association
www.motorcycledesign.com - Motorcycle Design Association
www.nea.gov - National Endowment for the Arts
www.nppa.org - National Press Photographers Association
www.nyfa.org - New York Foundation for the Arts
www.sculpture.org - International Sculpture Center
www.siggraph.org - SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on GRAPHics and Interactive Techniques)
www.snagmetalsmith.org - Society of North American Goldsmiths
www.societyillustrators.org - Society of Illustrators
www.spd.org - Society of Publication Designers + Job Board

Relocation Tools

http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html - Cost of Living Calculator
www.homefair.com - Cost of Living in Different Cities
www.nycintern.org - Offers furnished apartments and residence style rooms in NYC
www.salary.com – Salary guide

Self Promotion Resources

www.20x200.com Limited edition prints at low prices
www.adbase.com - Connect with art buyers, art directors, photo editors, and other industry contacts
www.agencyaccess.com - Promotional service for photographers and illustrators
www.ai-ap.com - Submit to American Illustration + American Photography Annuals
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/ - Design your own soft cover, wire-bound or hardcover book
www.apple.com/ilife/iweb/ Designing a website using a Mac platform
www.apple.com/mobileme A service that pushes email, contacts and calendar events to all your devices
www.behance.net Create an online portfolio and showcase your creative work professionally
www.blogger.com Create a free blog
www.blurb.com - Create hard and soft cover books and portfolios
www.carbonmade.com Create a free online portfolio
www.cgarena.com Create a portfolio and search national & international job listings
www.coroflot.com Create a free online portfolio and search for job opportunities
www.detroitartistsmarket.org/artists Become a featured artist in the DAM Artist Database
www.deviantart.com Create a personal web page, membership is free
www.dripbook.com Promotional tools for professional visual creatives
www.foliosnap.com - Customizable, Editable Portfolio Websites for Creative People
www.godaddy.com - Register your website domain name
www.illoz.com - An invitation only portfolio site for Illustrators
www.illustrationfriday.com - Weekly assignments with the opportunity to win and be featured
www.illustrationmundo.com - Great for exposure and sign-up is free
www.indexhibit.org Web application used to build and maintain a website
www.krop.com/creativedatabase - Portfolio site for creative professionals
www.livebooksedu.com - Photography website package, affordable for students
www.lulu.com - Create hard cover books, comic books and portfolios
www.otherpeoplespixels.com - Created by artists to help artists and students get their work online
www.overnightprints.com - Postcards, business cards and other marketing materials
www.theispot.com - Website for illustrators to market work cost effectively
www.thumbtackpress.com - Resource for illustrators to sell prints
www.viewbook.com - Create online portfolios and galleries
www.vimeo.com Video sharing
www.wix.com - Make free web design in Flash website builder. Customize free Flash templates or make your own website.
www.wordpress.org A free and open source blog publishing application
www.yousendit.com Filesharing