Rebel Frog / Free community resources
Build a sustainable practice with practical business skills, clearer agreements, compensation benchmarks and funding leads.
Official sources reviewed October 14, 2026. National resources alongside Texas and North Texas organizations.
National / Business skills
Explore an artist business-skills curriculum covering planning, pricing, marketing and the practical work behind a creative career. Start with the workbook.
Before you reach out: Digital workbook is free. Print copies, workshops and consultations may have separate costs or eligibility.
Visit Springboard for the Arts: Work of Art ↗National / nonprofit arts / Compensation
Compare artist-fee categories and compensation standards used by participating nonprofit arts institutions with a proposed engagement.
Before you reach out: Voluntary nonprofit-sector benchmarks, not a universal artwork price list or guaranteed payment entitlement.
Visit W.A.G.E.: Artist-Fee Benchmarks ↗National / Agreements
A checklist of responsibilities, payments, rights, deadlines and terms to discuss with museums and nonprofit galleries.
Before you reach out: Free professional guidance, not a personalized contract or legal advice. Adapt with qualified help when needed.
Visit CAA: Exhibition & Commission Agreements ↗Dallas / Texas / Opportunities
An official starting point for Dallas cultural funding and competitive artist opportunities. Review current listings and required materials.
Before you reach out: Opportunities change and selection is competitive. Check eligibility, deadlines, fees and whether applications are open.
Visit Dallas Office of Arts and Culture: Grants & Calls ↗United States / Project funding
Project-based support for experimental artists facing an unexpected public-presentation opportunity or late-stage project expense.
Before you reach out: Selective, project-specific assistance, not a general living-expense fund. Awards may cover only part of a request.
Visit Foundation for Contemporary Arts: Emergency Grants ↗Ask a person to help research resources →
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