As the extent and impact of the coronavirus situation have become ever more clear this week, arts and cultural leaders are dealing with myriad unknowns particular to their fields and specialties. Zoos and natural history museums have living collections that require constant care, no matter what is happening in the outside world. Art museums borrow and loan art. Should they find staff to return borrowed works that are now shuttered inside mostly empty buildings?
Read MoreThose involved in the mission-driven sector, especially nonprofits, are likely exhausted and overloaded with things to do as well as by the effort required to navigate, understand and select what is best for them from the plethora of resources coming their way. Caravanserai Project offers this step by step guide to help you think about and sort through what you need to do now.
Read MoreThe CAC meets Wednesday, April 1 and the agenda includes this discussion item:
COVID-19 General discussion on the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency for the CAC grant processes.
Californians for the Arts board has submitted a letter to the CAC with recommendations for the grants process and the best ways to support the field. Read more to view our recommendations. If you agree with us please sign our petition!
On Friday, March 27th, the US House of Representatives passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), an unprecedented and historic $2 Trillion pandemic relief package with many provisions that will help arts nonprofits who are struggling as well as artists and arts workers who are unemployed as a result of COVID-19. Read more to learn more about what is in the CARES Act and how it applies to artists, freelancers, self-employed, non-profits and small businesses in CA.
Read MoreThe Artists’ Benevolence Fund is a unique source of financial assistance to artists living in Laguna Beach, who have suffered a catastrophic event, leaving them unable to work.
Read MoreThe Anonymous Was a Woman awards have supported women artists over 40 since 1996, distributing more than $6 million in grants to a population that has historically and systematically been overlooked when it comes to major accolades and support. Now, for the first time ever, the organization is doubling its annual offering with an additional $250,000 of emergency relief grants in response to the ongoing health crisis that has shuttered museums, galleries, and other businesses around the world. OPEN APPLICATIONS April 6-8, 2020
Read MoreA complete coronavirus coverage, updated daily with new resources to assist you and your business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreWashington, DC—In recognition of the arts’ $877 billion contribution to the U.S. economy and a source of 5.1 million American jobs, the National Endowment for the Arts will distribute $75 million in funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Arts Endowment will award funds to nonprofit arts organizations across the country to help these entities survive the forced closure of their operations in response to the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe American Alliance of Museums has compiled this guide to help museums prepare internally and externally for outbreaks in their communities and navigate the broader impact of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Music Fund of Los Angeles Executive Board has established an Emergency Relief Fund for AFM Local members who have lost revenue due to work stoppages resulting from the COVID-19 emergency.
Read MoreFind a multitude of resources for nonprofit organizations, funders, and freelance artists.
Read MoreSan Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) and Grants for the Arts (GFTA) have launched an emergency relief fund—the San Francisco Arts & Artists Relief Fund—to mitigate COVID-19 related financial losses that artists and small to mid-size arts and culture organizations have suffered. San Francisco’s arts and culture ecosystem is fragile, vital, and at risk—it’s necessary we respond immediately. The San Francisco Arts & Artists Relief Fund will initially provide $1.5 million in financial support to the individuals and organizations that anchor our vulnerable and vitally important cultural communities.
Read MoreThe Sacramento Region Disaster Relief Fund will provide one-time rapid response grants to nonprofit organizations in the four-county Sacramento region.
Read MoreUnder Mayor Jesse Arreguín’s leadership on March 17, 2020 the Berkeley City Council approved up to $3 million in emergency relief grants for small businesses, nonprofit arts organizations and worker rent support, that will hopefully be matched by the community at large.
Read MoreTheatre Bay Area has launched this fund with the generous donations from individual donors, many of them fellow artists, for performing arts workers who are facing a loss of income due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreMusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.
Read MoreA snapshot guide for people who lost current or upcoming full or part-time work.
Read MoreAn informative step by step guide on eligibility and information on how to apply for a small business loan by U.S. Small Business Administration.
Read MoreThe Performing Arts Readiness project offers free webinars, on-site training, and presentations at professional conferences on various topics related to emergency preparedness
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