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Vista Print shares customer credit card information	Warning	Laura Shaw reports: I am writing to as many artist as I can find, to warn everyone regarding Vista Print. I ordered business cards 11/29/06, on 12/26/06 I found a charge on my Visa for 14.95 for "Passport to Fun". It appears that according to Passport to Fun, Vista Print not only gave them my name, address but my charge card information. They fully admit it, Vista Print fully admits to doing it, now I am playing hell getting my money back. Go to the web link below if you want to know how wide spread this is in regards to Vista Print and how hard it is to get cleared up. Luckily I check my balance regularly, but some people have been hit for months. If you read the web site you will find they have used other "affiliates" as they call them to scam money from people and after several months of charging will only pay back one month. I know that several people use them for cards for shows, business cards, don't !!!!!
Matchbook.org: New England's online arts marketplace	Other	MatchBook.org is New England's online cultural marketplace that sparks connections between artists, presenters, and communities. Make the Match. Book the Performance. "MatchBook creates an anytime/all-the-time space for artists to get the type of interaction with presenters that usually only happens once a year at national booking conferences. This is a great leap forward!" - Sara Sweet Rabidoux, Dancer/Choreographer, Boston, MA Are you a performing artist? Do you hire performing artists, or run an arts venue? Then MatchBook.org is for you! Massachusetts Cultural Council is hosting free workshops to demonstrate how MatchBook.org can MATCH New England's performing artists with the theaters, schools, coffeehouses, and libraries who want to BOOK them to perform. Join us to learn more about our exciting new service and to informally network with other artists and presenters in your region. For artists - MatchBook.org is a place to market your work, gives you access to a directory of presenting organizations, provides resources about best practices, information about collaborating with other artists and funding opportunities. For organizations - MatchBook.org provides a comprehensive directory of performing artists that includes audio and video clips, opportunities to network with colleagues, and tools for contracts and fee negotiation. Questions? or if you would like to co-host a MatchBook.org information and networking session in your community contact Eric D'Alessandro or call 617-727-3668 x261 Visit www.matchbook.org today!
Insurance For Members	Health and Safety	Arts League of Lowell members who fit the following categories can now access attractive state subsidies for their health insurance: Must be currently without health coverage and ineligible for coverage through your employer Must be Massachusetts resident Must earn less than the following amounts: Individual........................must earn less than $29,412/year Dual................................must earn less than $39,600/year 3 person family.............must earn less than $49,800/year 4 person family.............must earn less than $60,012/year The Insurance Partnership will subsidize virtually any health insurance policy that you purchase. This is an excellent program for uninsured artists. For details, call our health insurance provider INSURANCE for MEMBERS at 866-303-2810. Remember -- all Massachusetts residents must have health insurance by July 1, 2007 or face fines. We will provide ALL members with updates on health insurance regulations and your coverage options between now and next July 1.
ArtistLink	Other	ArtistLink helps artists, developers, and municipalities develop spaces for creative work and living. The web site has over 80 pages of helpful content on leasing, purchasing and developing artist space, including: A home-buying course for artists A database of artist space development models Advice for municipalities on zoning for artists.
Tewksbury Community of Artists	Arts Center	The Tewksbury Community of Artists has been a group of residents of Tewksbury for the last ten years. Members range from young adults to seniors and practice all forms of art. We are funded by dues, donations and in part by the Tewksbury Arts Lottery Council (Massachusetts State Cultural Council).