The Artistic Directory and Forum:
An art directory primarily for UK artists and designers to showcase their online portfolio to potential employers and contacts. www.artisticdirectory.co.ukInvest in Hackney: Invest in Hackney is the borough’s inward investment agency which provides a free and independent service offering advice and support to businesses looking to locate in Hackney. www.invest-in-hackney.org
CIDA: CIDA is the leading support organisation for the creative and cultural sector in East London. CIDA support thousands of creative individuals, businesses and arts organisations through a range of projects, services and events. www.cida.co.uk
Crafts Central: Crafts Central is a pioneering organisation which provides exciting and innovative exhibitions, events and initiatives supporting crafts people and designer-makers to realise their full creative potential. www.cga.org.uk
Create KX: Networking organisation for creative businesses and organisations in King's Cross. www.createkx.org.uk
Metropolitan Works: Metropolitan Works is London's Digital Manufacturing Centre providing access to design, prototyping and production facilities for designers, artists and manufacturers. www.metropolitanworks.org
Own it: Provides everything you need to know about copyright, design rights, trademarks, patents and licenses including free events, advice, factsheets, contract templates and lawyers specialising in intellectual property for creative businesses. www.own-it.org
CreativeCapital CreativeCapital is a network of organisations that provide professional development support to artists and creative professionals in London. www.creative-capital.org.uk
Artsadmin: Artsadmin provides developmental support, producing and administrative resources to both more established and newer artists who are at the radical edge of arts practice. www.artsadmin.co.uk
