Ways to promote advocacy through participation, volunteering, and donations.

The Men's Art Forum provides revitalizing creative experiences. The MAF is a safe place to play, where men can express themselves and give form to their creative spirit in any medium. Membership is comprised of artists and non-artists.

BandNut.com exists to provide working musicians in the Tri-State area with the opportunity to network with other musicians, and promote themselves to the growing Independent Music audience through message forums, event listings, and band listings.

A networking community of songwriters with a Chicago chapter. Showcases held in Chicago.

A directory of musicians, bands and gigs.

SectionZ.com provides a platform for discussion about the construction and philosophies of the electronic medium both via informative content and direct interaction with their peers. This site allows the user to post MP3s

A not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting Bluegrass, America's heritage music, by educating and enhancing public awareness, compiling and providing information and sponsoring bluegrass events.

RATIO is a non-profit network of artists, musicians, performers and supporters of the arts, run completely by volunteers to raise money for humanitarian causes.

A collective of Chicago musicians and promoters that organize and book Jazz and contemporary music events.

Online community and resource for Midwestern musicians and music fans.