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Parent page: Cultural Organizations Supporting Communities
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Cultural groups and organizations play an important role in supporting 
artists. It is always advisable for artists to join such organizations if they want to nurture their talents. Some of the ways that cultural groups support artists include the following:
Sponsorships
There are many ways that organizations can sponsor artists. Firstly, it can be done through monetary donations to individual artists or groups of artists. A sponsorship can also be done by supporting events and functions that are held by artists. For instance, if artists are having a show, organizations can offer to pay for the venue where the event is to be held. In addition to monetary donations, organizations can also donate in kind, such as providing items that artists can use.
Workshops and Conferences
One of the ways that artists can nurture their talents is by attending 
workshops and conferences, where they have the chance to network and share ideas. Cultural groups and organizations can hold workshops and conferences at which artists can network and learn about new ways to improve their skills. These workshops and conferences can feature speakers who are well-established in their respective fields to help artists find their footing in the industry.
Mentorships
Artists, especially up-and-coming ones, can benefit enormously from mentorship programs, through which they can meet veterans of the art field. Cultural organizations can help artists identify some of the mentorship opportunities available to them. They can also help pair artists up with mentors who can give them the guidance they need to pursue their careers.
Planning Events
Along with sponsoring events that have been organized by artists, cultural groups can also go the extra mile by planning events and inviting artists to attend. These events can be meant to promote artists’ work, or simply to give artists an opportunity to network and socialize with their peers.