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Fine Arts

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 4th floor | 1515 Young Street | Dallas, TX 75201
FineArts@dallaslibrary.org | 214-670-1643

Databases:

The following databases can be accessed with librarian assistance. Please ask about them at the Fine Arts service desk.

Wilson Art Index

Wilson Art Index – Extensive coverage of art subjects in periodicals, English and some foreign language, back to 1984, keyword search. Gives citations only. Full and complete article must be accessed in the magazine itself or microform. Includes advertising and graphic art, fashion design and textiles, archaeology, architecture including landscape architecture, motion pictures, television, and video. Wilson Art Index is available from the librarians at the two computers at the reference desk.

Artjobonline

Nationwide database of current jobs, internships, fellowships, conferences and commissions in art fields including visual art, non-profits, commercial, galleries, public art agencies, film, and academic. Arranged by region or type of job. Other helpful job search information. Accessed by password at the Fine Arts reference desk.

Askart.com

Database covering 52,000 American artists, all periods and regions. Artists must have been born in the United States, spent a significant part of their there, or, if only of brief residence, created work of ongoing interest to Americans. Each entry has a brief biography, book, periodical and museum references, auction records and images. Entry gives collectors and interested parties, and current exhibits. While basic name and dates can be found at Askart.com, further information requires a password. Accessed at the Fine Arts reference desk.

ArtSEARCH

Database maintained by the Theatre Communications Group for professional, not-for-profit theaters. Lists jobs in member theaters by type in an easy to search manner. Also lists grants, events such as the TCG convention, and research including their annual fiscal and salary survey. Some coverage of international events and resources. Accessed at the Fine Arts reference desk.