There are many resources available to artists, arts workers and organisations that can make the arts business a little easier.

Here are just a few.

Boards and Committees

The Australian Business Arts Foundation connects business and the arts and can be a useful way to source additonal expertise for your Board or Committee. Information is available in their brochures:
boardBank, Building governance and leadership
adviceBank, Building expertise and creativity

Business Plans

The Australia Council for the Arts has produced a Business Plan Framework that can be used by organisations seeking multi-year funding. It is also a useful tool for arts organisations generally.

Deductible Gift Recipient Status

The Australian Taxation Office provides details about obtaining Deductible Gift Recipient Status.

Funding Applications

Regional Arts NSW has produced a Guide to Writing Grant Applications to assist not-for-profit community based organisations in preparing effective submissions for funding from these programs. Download a copy by following the links here

Arts NSW has produced a series of fact sheets to assist with applications to the 2009 Arts Funding Program, including this 2009 Arts Funding Program Fact Sheet for Councils.

Meeting Procedures

A sample agenda and business paper format created by Arts North West.

Sponsorship

Jennifer Churchill's guidelines for seeking sponsorship for your event or organisation.

Where to look for other resources

Arts NSW
Australia Council for the Arts
Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal
Regional Arts New South Wales