Artist Services:
Legal + POLICY
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) Provides free legal clinics on a regular basis, check their website and social media for upcoming dates.
Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA)
MCA provides advocacy tools and various other artist support services from jobs listings to legal tools
Community Law Center Community Law Center is a nonprofit law firm that partners with neighborhood-led organizations and small nonprofits with a focus on Baltimore neighborhoods that have been historically disinvested.
Public Justice Center The Public Justice Center provides legal support for renters, housing, workers’ rights, and unjust punitive measures from our education system.
financial
Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) BRED helps worker co-ops in the greater Baltimore area get the capital they need to start and grow. Their non-extractive lending process helps prioritize inclusion and equity.
Fusion Partnerships Fusion Partnerships asks as a fiscal sponsor to support new initiatives who aren’t ready or aren’t interested in pursing a tradition 501 C3 non-profit status. They are committed to supporting grassroots leaders that are rooted in and working towards building just and caring communities.
Fractured Atlas Fractured Atlas offers fiscal sponsorship to small arts organizations, business development and fundraising tools.
professional development
Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Visit MSAC’s website for updates on PD workshops, calls for art, grant funding cycles, and apply to be on their new artist directory for hiring opportunities.
Artists U Artists U serves artists in Baltimore, Philly, and South Carolina, with grant-writing and business model workshops. They have a workbook called “Making Your Life as an Artist.” Check out their website for updates on workshops!
Urban Arts Leadership Urban Arts Leadership builds capacity by connecting fellows to resources and professional development workshops, with a particular focus on racial equity and inclusion
Impact Hub Baltimore As a central space, Impact Hub serves as a convener, skilled facilitator, and network strengthener. Local entrepreneurs and thought leaders come together to share knowledge, strategies, tools, projects, and products. Check their website for current workshops!
Open Works and Station North Tool Library Sign up for memberships, classes, workshops and learn how to use power tools and various specialized fabrication tools!
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. If you have another resource for artists you’d like to share, please email info@stationnorth.org with “resources” in the subject. Thank you for looking out!