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Working Artists for Arts Lovers

WORKING ARTISTS NETWORK
A membership program for artists committed to living the life of their dreams

What We Offer | Why Join? |Register Now
Why WAN Was Created - an Open Letter from Adrienne Fritze

INTRODUCTION TO WAN

Fri. August 22, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
1221 SW Yamhill St. Ste 400 | Portland, OR 97205

 
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[This location is ADA compliant.]

Hosted by: Eric Maher

RSVP: wan@workingartistsonline.com
or call 503.349.6075

 

What We Offer

Below you will find programs, discounts and other offers available now to members of the Working Artists Network. We are continuously working to gain more meaningful benefits like these for WAN members, so visit this page periodically for updates and news.

HEALTHCARE GUIDANCE
Currently through our partner companies we are able to offer some healthcare options for self employed artists and creative professionals. We have relationships with two Oregon insurance brokers who can help you navigate the muddy waters of existing healthcare insurance options in the state of Oregon for self employed people, and can offer limited healthcare options through a national program created specifically for artists.

We are also waiting for word back on the availability of FULL HEALTHCARE COVERAGE for members of the Working Artists Network in the state of Oregon - and will release that information as soon as the final paperwork is completed.

LIABILITY INSURANCE
Working Artists Network Members have access to low cost rates for annual general liability insurance for performing arts companies, studio rental liability insurance for visual artists, event liability insurance (a requirement for many artistic events), film & equipment liability insurance (for small, independent film shoots), public art liability insurance (covering both fabrication and installation, as well as providing coverage for the artwork itself), annual teaching artist liability insurance, director’s and officer’s insurance (which can also include employment practices insurance), and worker’s comp insurance.

$100 OFF THE GUERILLA EXHIBITOR™ COURSE
When you become a member of Working Artists Network, you automatically qualify for $100 off our premiere business course for artists and creative professionals, The Guerilla Exhibitor. For more information on the course, visit the GX webpage at http://www.workingartistsonline.com/gx.html.

DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
FROM OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK

Members of the Working Artists Network have access to a group of business professionals who are committed to helping artists grow and thrive as business owners. These folks are attorneys, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing pros, financial planners, and others who already work with artists and creative folks, so they understand many of the needs and issues you already face. The professionals in our preferred provider program are generously offering our members discounts on their regular fees, as well as providing free or reduced rates to their workshops.
                                                                            
DISCOUNTS ON ART SUPPLIES, CAR RENTALS,
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND MORE

Through our efforts and those of our strategic partners, we continue to work to find great discounts on all kinds of products and services artists need in their art making and business management. Discounts can be as dramatic as 70% off office supplies to a 50% discount on office furniture!

SOME COMPANIES OFFERING DISCOUNTS
(there are dozens more—too many to list here!)
Office Depot
Art Media
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Allworth Press

And more...

LOCAL CALLS FOR ART/AUDITIONS/SUBMISSIONS
Community message boards and online networking tools allow you to interact with other members from all artistic disciplines nationwide. Service provided by one of our strategic partners.

JOBBANK
Through our strategic arts partners we have access to hundreds of arts industry job listings from across the country, targeted by region and discipline.

PRESS & PUBLICITY SERVICES
Members can gain access to low-cost, individualized publicity packages and the ability to post news and event listings on our online Calendar of Events.

ONLINE CLASSES
These introductory courses, developed by industry professionals, can help with basic fundraising, marketing, budgeting, and producing strategies, and are available to members free of charge.

COMMUNITY CENTRAL & MEMBER DIRECTORY
Community message boards and online networking tools allow you to interact with other members from all artistic disciplines nationwide.

OUR PARTNERS
Fractured Atlas
Self Employed Creative Professionals
CubeSpace
MercyCorps NW

OUR PREFERRED PROVIDERS
(offering discounts and training through WAN)
Peter Shaver, Attorney at Law
Bob Sterry, Marketing and Sales Guru
Mark Silver, Marketing Coach
Kaya Singer, Business Coach
Macy Guppy, PR
Vicky Lind, Marketing planning for creatives, coaching and career counseling
Colleen Wright, Search Engine Academy of Oregon
Amanda Anderson, ND Naturopathic physician

AFFILIATE RESOURCES
(professionals we recommend, but who are not
currently in our Preferred Provider program)
Biznik.com
souk
Michael Davidson, CPA
Melinda Pittman, bookkeeping

READY TO JOIN?
Click your preferred option, and get started with your membership today!

Quarterly
1 Year
 
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$55/quarter
$189 total - $31 off 12 months

 

 

 

 

 

Or, download our PDF Application Form >>>CLICK HERE <<<


NEED MORE INFORMATION ?

In order to help artists understand the scope of the membership program, and to help us to continue to evolve WAN in a way that makes a difference for you, we're offering these free Introductions:

INTRODUCTION TO WAN

Fri. August 22, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
1221 SW Yamhill St. Ste 400 | Portland, OR 97205

 
View Larger Map
[This location is ADA compliant.]

Hosted by: Eric Maher

RSVP: wan@workingartistsonline.com
or call 503.349.6075

If you are interested, send us an e-mail telling us which date works best for you. Our e-mail address is wan@workingartistsonline.com. Or call us at 503.445.1268

We look forward to hearing from you and serving your needs as a professional artist.

With Respect and Gratitude,
Adrienne Fritze, founder

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