RESOURCES
Creative Business
Business Connect - Supports NSW small business and people who want to start a business. with free personalised advice, events and online resources.
Resources available for your creative business, big or small. Free, comprehensive and targeted information.
Planning a tour
The Regional Touring Network is essentially a click, drag and drop mapping and route-building interface designed to take the stress and guesswork out of touring regional locations for the first time.
Music in the Regions is a newly formed, independent touring organisation connecting classical musicians with regional audiences across NSW.
Marketing
Creative Riverina is a community and art directory that connects you to artists and arts organisations throughout the entire Riverina region of NSW.
Artists on the directory are also invited to join the Creative Riverina Facebook group.
Copyright
The Australian Copyright Council has some fact sheets for photographers, writers and other creators about the ins and outs of copyright.
Legal
Artist contracts, commission documents, licensing agreements and more:
Arts Law is a not-for-profit law organisation providing template documents and legal advice to creatives.
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEEA) has a library of template contracts for performers and musicians.
Accessibility
Platform Festivals Guide - A comprehensive guide for making events and festivals as accessible and inclusive as possible for participants with a disability.
Recommended Rates of Pay
MEEA Equity Minimums - recommended rates of pay for performers for stage and screen.
MEAA Freelance Rate Tracker - use this tool to see what freelancers are being offered around the country.
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) - Code of Practice for Visual Artists - includes best practice advice, rates of pay, commission and loan fees.
The Australian Society of Authors - Recommended rates for authors, speakers and workshop presenters.