Tulsa Musician Resources

Question 1

Tulsa Music Strategy

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The Tulsa Music Strategy quantifies the impact of music in Tulsa and outlines an insight-led, 5-year plan to further develop Tulsa’s music industry.

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Question 2

Red Dirt Relief Fund

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Red Dirt Relief Fund has been on a mission to provide a safety net of critical assistance for Oklahoma music professionals. In that time, the nonprofit has served 600+ individuals across 39 Oklahoma counties by providing $640,000+ in aid as they recovered from illness, accidents, natural disaster, addiction and COVID-19.

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Question 3

Medicaid – Tulsa Responds

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Medicaid resource for local film + music industry members.

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Question 4

Tulsa Music Relocation Guide

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A one-stop shop for resources and information for Tulsa Music. Whether you are a local looking to launch your music career, or exploring moving to Tulsa for music, this guide is for you.

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Artist Relief Project

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Any adult individual actively pursuing the arts as a career (any discipline, any level of experience) whose income has been impacted by event and venue closures is eligible to apply for financial support from the Artist Relief Project. They offer both short and long-term assistance for impacted artists.

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Creative Capital

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Creative Capital is a nonprofit organization that has awarded more than $50 million to artists for the creation of groundbreaking new work in the visual arts, performing arts, literature, film, technology, and multidisciplinary practices, including socially-engaged work in all forms. They also provide professional development programs, networking opportunities, and educational resources for arts communities around the world.

Question 7

Jazz Foundation of America

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The Jazz Foundation works to provide emergency assistance, create work opportunities, and financial support to musicians and their families during times of crisis.

Question 8

MusiCares

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MusiCares provides support for a variety of life crises. Medical, dental, mental health, insurance, substance abuse or eviction concerns are all areas that the organization supports.

Question 9

Musicians Foundation

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Musicians Foundation provides aid that enables performers, educators, composers, and arrangers to continue pursuing their artistic process and vision. As the oldest non-profit of its kind in the United States, Musicians Foundation is dedicated to assisting musicians and their families, in times of emergency, crisis, or transition.

Question 10

National Independent Venue Association

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NIVA's mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent venues and promoters throughout the United States.

Question 11

The Blues Foundation

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The Blues Foundation preserves blues heritage, celebrates blues recording and performance, expands worldwide awareness of the blues and ensures the future of the uniquely American art form.

Question 12

Tulsa Creative Engine

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Tulsa Creative Engine is a 501c3 non-profit organization that aims to support Tulsa’s creative community by championing artists and musicians as entrepreneurs and expanding the ecosystem of resources to help them thrive.

Question 13

Oklahoma Film and Music Office

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The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) strives to support and connect local, national and international filmmakers with Oklahoma’s skilled crew, talent, production services and diverse locations which span across 12 eco-regions. OF+MO also promotes and showcases Oklahoma’s rich musical heritage and connects emerging artists of all genres to music venues and businesses across the state. Their purpose is to grow the film and music industries statewide.

Question 14

Tulsa Public Library - Renee Neuwald Trust Maker Space

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Located within the downtown Central Library, the Renee F. Neuwald Trust Maker Space is a hands-on, creator-focused working space for the people of Tulsa County. The Maker Space provides our visitors with a place to work on their next great idea, develop a new skill, or learn a new hobby in a supportive environment. They are even equipped with an Audio Lab, which is a dedicated room located within the Maker Space for customers with any audio recording needs.

Question 15

Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts, and Culture Logo

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Download a high resolution, full-color version of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture logo here.

Question 16

International Bluegrass Music Association

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The IBMA is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide.

Question 17

The Recording Academy

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As the world's leading society of music professionals, The Recording Academy is dedicated to celebrating, honoring and sustaining music's past, present and future.

Question 18

ASCAP Music Unites Us

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ASCAP has put together a list of resources for artists to stay healthy, creative, connected and financially stable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question 19

National Endowment for the Arts

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Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the Arts Endowment supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America.

Question 20

American Federation of Musicians

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80,000 musicians comprise the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. Members perform in orchestras, backup bands, festivals, clubs and theaters—both on Broadway and on tour. AFM members also make music for films, TV, commercials and sound recordings. AFM is the largest union of musicians in the world.

Question 21

CERF+ Music Assistance

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A studio artist’s career has its own set of ups and downs. Some are predictable, others are unexpected. CERF+ wants to ensure that an artist's career is able to sustain both. CERF+ envisions providing a safety net of resources and support to protect and sustain an artist's livelihood, studio and art.

Question 22

League of American Orchestras

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The League of American Orchestras leads, supports, and champions America’s orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. Its diverse membership of more than 1,800 organizations and individuals across North America runs the gamut from world-renowned orchestras to community groups.