samedi 6 février 2016

Discovering An Online Performing Artist Community

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.

Individuals may also want to look for local organizations which focus on a specific art such as dance or music. These sites often provide information on local events, performances and venues. In some cases, these social networking sites will also allow members to communicate with one another on discussion boards and forums.

While some organizations are based in cities and towns, others are national. Whether a local group, or national one, most offer users the opportunity to establish a profile, list events and share reviews. When it comes to dedicated sites, one can often find instructors, teachers, theater staff, directs and others participating in discussion boards and forums.

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.

When it comes to communities related to chanting, choral or vocal music, these are few and far between. Two of the best of these is that of ChoralNet and iSingYouWatch and others related to generalized singing. Performing artists working with opera and other vocal work may want to perform a dedicated online search based on a specific style.

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.

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 artist painting a masterpiece, an actor, a dancer, or a musician, these sites can help artists in different ways. As some organizations have been around for years and others are new, it is often good to search the web to find more information on an organization. To do so, type the name of the organization into any search engine, then click on any links of interest.




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