HOW CAN I HELP?
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ABOUT ALL ATX :
ALL ATX is an Austin music education based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that, in addition to its education outreach, raises money for Austin’s music charities that aid musicians in the areas of healthcare and income support. Currently, ALL ATX benefits the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), The SIMS Foundation, Austin Music Foundation, (AMF), and Black Fret. Through investing in these organizations, ALL ATX is striving to make Austin a musician’s paradise that provides our professional musicians with the resources they need to not only succeed in their craft, but also maintain a healthy livelihood. ALL ATX’s primary mission is to protect and develop Austin’s position as the “Live Music Capital of the World” by helping Austin musicians with education and affordability solutions.
ABOUT Alliance of Artists Communities
The Alliance of Artists Communities is an international association of artists’ residencies – a diverse field of more than 1,500 programs worldwide that support artists of any discipline in the development of new creative work.
ABOUT Austin Music Foundation:
Austin Music Foundation (AMF) is a nonprofit whose mission is to strengthen and connect the local music community with innovative programs that empower music professionals and music businesses within Austin’s creative economy. Austin Music Foundation offers free education specifically tailored to today’s music business climate. With expert panels, consultations, mentoring and mixers, AMF’s programs provide the necessary tools and opportunities to help the Austin music industry succeed. Since 2002, AMF has helped over 20,000 musicians and music industry professionals and remains committed to ensuring that Austin’s creative class and music industry thrive.
ABOUT The Austin Texas Musicians
TO SERVE AS THE TRUSTED VOICE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS- Austin Texas Musicians has been working around the clock with City leaders and our music nonprofit partners to help inform, create, and navigate efforts related to COVID-19.
- Engaging our music community to determine what they want and what their needs are.
- Ensuring that Austin musicians are aware of and educated about city and state policies that present opportunities or challenges to commercial music.
- Creating strong community and civic partnerships.
- Providing data-driven recommendations on city and state policies that will directly affect musicians.
The Austin Texas Musicians was created by independent Austin musician Nakia Reynoso. Nakia saw a growing need to organize Austin musicians and secure representation within Austin’s larger political landscape. A dedicated ATM workgroup was created, and a partnership was formed with Music Makes Austin, a family of nonprofit organizations all directly dedicated to helping enhance commercial music in our city.
ABOUT Backline :
Backline is the hub for music industry professionals and their families to quickly and easily access mental health and wellness resources. Backline’s services are free for all those who have a hand in making the music happen.
→ Artists
→ Managers
→ Agents
→ Promoters
→ Crew
→ Family Members…Some restrictions may apply.
ABOUT Black Fret:
Black Fret is a public charity headquartered in Austin whose mission is to empower musicians to create and perform great new music. The organization is an innovative evolution of the age-old symphony patronage model that is focused on supporting popular local music. Together, Black Fret’s limited membership will build an endowed institution capable of sustaining more than a million dollars a year in grants to Austin’s artists.
ABOUT CONTENT CREATORS COALITION(c3):
c3 is a non-profit, artist-run, advocacy organization for musicians. With chapters in five cities, they are dedicated to working with songwriters, performers, and musicians for equity in the digital world.
ABOUT HAAM:
The mission of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is to provide access to affordable health care for Austin’s low-income, uninsured working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World,” yet many professional working musicians are self-employed and rarely have access to health insurance. Without insurance, they cannot afford preventive health care, including primary medical care, basic dental services and mental health counseling.
ABOUT The Hi, How Are You Project?
The Hi, How Are You Project is a non-profit organizationinspiring new conversations around mental health issues by funding and creating thoughtful media content, projects and events. The Foundation, created with the support of Daniel Johnston and Family, provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and education on mental well-being. Donations to the Foundation fund mental health Awareness, Research and Education.
ABOUT House of Blues Music Forward Foundation
As part of the House of Blues and Live Nation Entertainment family, Music Forward inspires ambition and creates a momentum to redefine what’s possible for the young people and the industry we serve. Focusing on young people ages 12-22 in underserved communities, we set the stage for success by providing workshops and showcases to inspire the next generation of music industry leaders, innovators, and artists.
ABOUT MusiCares:
The Recording Academy’s charity MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical, and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
ABOUT MusicallyFed We work with artists, promoters, management, and venues nationwide to donate unused, backstage meals to community organizations comprised of at least 50% veterans and who focus on feeding the homeless, hungry, and food insecure.
ABOUT NEA :
The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.
ABOUT Roadiecare Roadiecare is a non-profit founded by audio and production vet Sandy Espinoza. Unlike other programs, Roadiecare operates by donations of cash and electronic gift cards or certificates. Recipients are identified through either the Roadiecare.com website or personal referral.
ABOUT SIMS:
SIMS provides access and financial support for mental health and addiction recovery services to Austin musicians, music industry professionals and their family members. SIMS works with over 90 therapists, psychiatrists and addiction recovery professionals in the Austin area to provide low or no cost services to music professionals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, stage fright, relationship problems, addiction and other serious mental health issues. SIMS Foundation:
ABOUT TALA:
Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts was formed in 1979 to meet the legal and accounting needs of artists and art nonprofits. Services include lawyer and accountant pro bono assistance for artists, patent pro bono assistance for inventors, dispute resolution services, and educational programs for the artistic and business communities. Programs are designed to help participants apply sound business practices to protect intellectual property, advance careers, and develop income.
ABOUT TCA:
TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives.
Advocacy
Art in Public Places Program – City of Austin
Austin Federation of Musicians
Education & Outreach
Art in Public Places Program – City of Austin
Austin Classical Guitar Society
Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Music Office
Austin Latino Music Association
more Health & Wellness
more Professional Development
City of Austin Cultural Arts Division
The Recording Academy Texas Chapter