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Monday, February 8, 2016

Locating An Online Performing Artist Community

By Susan Campbell


There are a number of social networking websites which hosts information for individuals interested in the arts. Many in the online performing artist community have been using these sites for information and to establish a presence on the web. Whether an individual is interested in art, dance, music, poetry, theater or other areas of the art world these networking oriented websites have a lot to offer.

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.

There are also a number of online resources for those interested in vocal and choral music. Organizations in this category are few and far between. While this is the case, individuals looking for information on choral groups may also want to check out the many sites dedicated to singing. These singing social networking sites and others like ChoralNet generally offer discussion boards, performance schedules, events and other information.

Dance is an area in which there are a number of social networking websites. In addition, local communities often host dedicated websites for dancers and those interested in obtaining information on performances. Some of these include Barefoot Boogie, Dance Freedom and Dance New England which offer summer dance camps and regular dance jams. Whereas, there are also a number of national organizations dedicated to dance which can be found online.

Organizations inclusive of all the arts while not as prevalent as local ones do exist. Some of these are include Walker Art Center and The McKnight Foundation. All artists should also check out the National Endowment for the Arts website, especially when looking for financial support through grants or scholarships. To find more information on organizations in a specific area, type the name of the city or town followed by artist organizations.

Actors, artists, dancers, instructors, musicians and others in the art world have all benefited from these social networking websites. There are organizations which have existed for quite some time and others which are new. To locate the site best suited for personal needs, type artist organizations into any search engine, then click on any items of interest.




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