I just heard about an organization called Fractured Atlas, which is based in NYC that offers health-care, fiscal sponsorship, networking opportunities, and other benefits to artists. They have over 30,000 individual and organizational members nationwide. Membership starts at $75/year.
If you are in the NY area, I encourage you to attend their annual benefit show on Nov. 9th at the The Westside Loft (336 W. 37th St., NYC). Hors d’ouevres and drinks will be served. The keynote speaker will be Fractured Atlas Executive Director, Adam Forest Huttler. If you make it, let me know how you enjoyed it, send pix, etc.! For more info, visit http://fracturedatlas.org/