Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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By Susan Campbell


When looking to create an online presence in the art world, there are now several different networking websites which can help. These include social networking sites based in every area of the arts. Some of these sites are dedicated to a specific branch of the arts and others more general. As such, whether artist or fan, joining an online performing artist community is often beneficial.

There are also local organizations which work to promote classical music like the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and others. These organizations generally host a dedicated social network which members can use to communicate with other members and fans. These sites allow musicians and fans to become more acquainted while also working to help new musicians get a leg up in the competitive world of classical music.

While Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites are often fan or friend based, these sites offer artists the chance to share with other artists. Most often, a site will offer the opportunity to post comments, events, reviews and other pertinent information. The best of these sites offer audio and video components which members can use to listen to music and watch videos.

Web based radio stations like Last.fm are now more popular than ever before. One reason this is the case is that most are operated by listeners. As such, individuals only hear music, news and announcements which directly relate to specific interests. Whereas, it can often be difficult to find a national or radio station which provides the same interest based dedication as those found online.

Individuals interested in choral or vocal oriented music can also find information online. While not as prevalent as that of classical and other styles, there are some organizations which work to help those in choral groups. One of the best networking sites for these individuals is that of ChoralNet which provides a forum discussion board, a list of choral organizations, events, performance schedules and news.

Dance communities include those related to one style and those which are inclusive of a number of different styles. The Voice of Dance and DanceMedia are two of the most popular online dance communities on the web. There are also organizations which offer weekly and bi-weekly dances, summer dance camps and other events. Some of these include Dance Freedom, Dance New England and Barefoot Boogie. While most who attend these dances and events are locals, professional dancers have also been known to attend these events.

Other organizations include those which encompass all the arts. Some of these include The McKnight Foundation, The Walker Center For The Arts, and the Minneapolis Artists Collective. Another foundation in New England focuses on hosting a directory for companies and individuals seeking to locate talent for events. Individuals can also find out more information about performance venues and availability through these different organizations.

Whether an actor looking for a part, an artist painting a masterpiece, a dancer looking for a place to dance or a musician looking for a place to play, these sites can be beneficial. While some organizations have been established for years, others are new. To locate the newest of these organizations, search on Google or other search engines using the term artist organizations.




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