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## [Email Lists for Artists: An Introduction](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/email-lists-artists-introduction)

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 By [Nina Berman](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/author/nina-berman)   
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Artists and arts organizations need to be able to communicate with your community, your audience, your donor network. You can and should use social media, paper mailings, or phone calls but the email list is golden.

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## [Do-It-Yourself or Hire: When Should Artists Bring in the Pros?](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/diy-or-hire-artists)

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March 15th, 2021

It’s not unusual for an artist to take on a lot of roles in the creative process. You can be a multi-hyphenate director/choreographer/performer, a writer/editor, a producer/host, and much more. In addition to wearing multiple creative hats, artists are often your own project manager, grant writer, fundraiser, PR person, finance department, and social media manager.

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## [PR For Artists: An Introduction](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/pr-for-artists-an-introduction)

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March 2nd, 2021

One of the ways that people (including artists) get the word out about upcoming events, projects, goings-on, partnerships, and more is through PR, or public relations.

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## [What Is 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status?](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/what-is-501c3-nonprofit-status)

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At Fractured Atlas, we talk a good deal about 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for a few reasons. That’s our own tax designation as an organization, so it’s on our minds. But we don’t just write about it or think about it because it affects us as an organization. We talk about it because it is through our 501(c)(3) status that we are able to support other artists and arts organizations via fiscal sponsorship.

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## [9 Tips for Soliciting Donations from Family and Friends](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/tips-donations-family-friends)

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February 2nd, 2021

For artists who are looking to raise money by crowdfunding, you’ll be reaching out to your personal network for support, including your family and friends. On the one hand, it’s most natural that the people closest to you will be the most enthusiastic about your creative vision. But on the other hand, it can be tricky to ask for donations from your nearest and dearest.

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## [Beyond Events: Virtual Fundraisers for Artists](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/beyond-events-virtual-fundraisers-artists)

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January 25th, 2021

Artists fundraise to bring in financial support in all kinds of ways. You can host benefit performances and galas, you can auction off items or experiences created by you and your community, or anything else that resonates with your audience. These days, when virtual gatherings are the norm, artists are livestreaming performances, creating virtual afterparties, Q&As, and other virtual fundraiser events for artists.

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## [How to Write an Artist Bio](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/how-to-write-artist-bio)

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January 25th, 2021

As someone who interviews people for a living, I often ask interview subjects for a bio and a headshot. But any time someone has asked the same of me, I balk!

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## [Best Platforms and Apps for Virtual Performances and Events](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/best-platforms-apps-virtual-performances-events)

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 By [Nina Berman](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/author/nina-berman)   
January 19th, 2021

As an artist, creatives, or arts organization, if you’ve decided to put on a virtual performance or virtual fundraiser, you need to figure out where to have it. Sure, you’ll have it online, but … where?

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## [Virtual Fundraiser Event Ideas for Artists](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/virtual-fundraiser-event-ideas-artists)

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 By [Nina Berman](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/author/nina-berman)   
January 11th, 2021

Say you’ve decided you want to hold a virtual fundraiser to support your art work or for your arts organization. You’ve read the basics behind virtual events and advice from artists familiar with creating work virtually. But now what? Once you determine that you do want to hold a virtual fundraising event, you’ll have to figure out exactly which kind of event to hold (not to mention which platform you will use).

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## [Questions To Ask When Finding a Fiscal Sponsor](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/questions-finding-a-fiscal-sponsor)

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 By [Nina Berman](https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/author/nina-berman)   
January 5th, 2021

So you’ve decided that you want to find a fiscal sponsor, congratulations!

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