Monday, 1 February 2016

Importance Of An Online Performing Artist Community

By Susan Campbell


In the past, individuals in the arts often had to book a space, pay a fee and schedule a performance to be seen. Now, with sites like Facebook and YouTube, individuals can post a profile, create a calendar of events, list venue information and post audio tracks or videos of a performance. As such, many artists are now members of an online performing artist community.

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.

Since the inception of the internet, online radio stations have become more prevalent. Last.fm and other sites operated and run by listeners allow individuals to focus on specific music, news and announcements. Whereas, it is often rare to find a local or national radio station offering only the type announcements, music or news individuals wish to hear.

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.

When it comes to dance, there are organizations which are all inclusive and those related to one style. These include the California Dance Network, Home4Dance, iDanz, The Voice of Dance and Dancemedia. There are also organizations like Dance New England which offer a variety of workshops through dance weekends. When it comes to special events, Dance New England and other organizations often host annual dance camps. Dance Freedom in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Barefoot Boogie in New York City offer an open platform for individuals interested in non-alcohol smoke-free barefoot dance on an ongoing basis. While most whom attend these dances are locals, there are also a number of professionals who frequent these events.

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.

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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