An economic & community development organization for artists & by artists.	Honoring and supporting Native Artists and Culture Bearers for over 25 years.
MNIBA wants to begin the conversation of “Buying Native First” in framing the long-term impact and contribution Native trade and commerce has on Tribal economic multipliers.	Programs and grants for artists of all types to grow your career as an artist.
McKnight Artist Fellowships increase the exploratory opportunity, economic stability, and productive capacity of artists by providing $25,000 in unrestricted support for midcareer artists and discipline-specific artistic and professional development opportunities.	The Native Craft Artist Resource Library is intended to be a valuable tool for Native American artists who are interested in developing their careers.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act is a truth-in-marketing law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Indian art and craftwork within the United States.	The Native American Artist-in-Residence (NAAIR) Program, led by the Native American Initiatives Department, was established in 2013 to support the continuation and recovery of traditional Native American arts by utilizing the Minnesota Historical Society’s collections.
A comprehensive archive pertaining to the practical side of artmaking “The Business of Art” created by NYFA staff.	This workbook provides hands-on tools, advice, frameworks and techniques to help artists, community members and organizers plan, begin, complete and evaluate a community-engaged art project.
Springboard’s Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines.	Makers United works with Native and Indigenous makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs across the US to overcome the barriers they face to accessing the resources needed to expand their craft businesses.
Learn about a range of business funding and resources available for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, highlighting their importance in creating a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Building Community Wealth: The Role of Arts and Culture in Equitable Economic Development	Native Arts and Culture: Research, Growth, and Opportunities for Philanthropic Support
Through this position paper, First Peoples Fund and Artspace make the case for art as a driver of economy and show successful efforts to embrace the arts as a critical component of creating sustainable and vibrant communities.