Here are some key resources and websites for local arts foundations and organizations across the United States:
1. **Americans for the Arts**: This organization supports over 4,500 Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) across the country, promoting and developing the arts at the local level. Their website offers a variety of resources and information about local arts agencies and their programs.
– Website: [Americans for the Arts](https://www.americansforthearts.org)
2. **National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)**: The NEA provides a comprehensive list of state and regional arts organizations, which includes contact information and links to individual state arts agencies. These organizations support local arts initiatives and funding.
– Website: [NEA State and Regional Arts Organizations](https://www.arts.gov)
3. **US Regional Arts Organizations (RAOs)**: This collective includes six regional organizations that support arts and culture across different parts of the United States. They facilitate funding, programs, and services to local arts organizations.
– Arts Midwest: [Arts Midwest](https://www.artsmidwest.org)
– Mid-America Arts Alliance: [Mid-America Arts Alliance](https://www.maaa.org)
– Mid Atlantic Arts: [Mid Atlantic Arts](https://www.midatlanticarts.org)
– New England Foundation for the Arts: [NEFA](https://www.nefa.org)
– South Arts: [South Arts](https://www.southarts.org)
– Western States Arts Federation: [WESTAF](https://www.westaf.org)
4. **Grantmakers in the Arts**: This national association includes a variety of public and private arts funders across the U.S., providing funding resources and support for arts organizations.
– Website: [Grantmakers in the Arts](https://www.giarts.org)
These resources can help you connect with local arts foundations and organizations, providing support, funding opportunities, and community engagement in the arts.