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Advertising Age

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http://adage.com/
This is a good site for both arts and business related opportunities. Post your resume and register for the Job Search Agent.

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Chicago Creative Directory

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http://creativedir.com/
The directory for Chicago's creative community! Includes links to talent agencies, associations, and a Chicago event calendar.

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Chicago Film Makers

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http://www.chicagofilmmakers.org
No jobs, but good information about upcoming events and classes of interest.

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Communication Arts

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http://www.commarts.com
This site features articles, a directory of creative organizations, and community forums so that individuals can ask questions or share information with other professionals. Go to the Creative Hotlist to search for jobs by location, category, or experience.

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Screen Magazine -- the Chicago Production Weekly

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http://www.screenmag.tv
Screen Magazine offers a calendar of upcoming events, inside news and other resources for the Chicago area entertainment industry. Go directly to the classified ads.

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Workbook.com

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http://www.workbook.com
Giant database for artists and their representatives. Search by location and specialty. Or access the listing of art organizations. Some services are restricted to registered users.

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WritingClasses.com

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http://www.writingclasses.com
New York based creative writing school offering classes onsite and online. They also have helpful links in their resources and reading links and a writer's toolbox for resources to help you write. Some links include job offerings.

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