In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the artist community, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts is creating a temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. For as long as our Board of Directors determines it is necessary and prudent to do so, the Foundation will disburse one-time $1,500 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the pandemic. More…
Category: COVID-19 Resources
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: Open Air Flexpass
In this time of uncertainty, for both our schedule and yours, the Hudson Valley Shakespare Festival has developed a new way to dream about summer — we’re rolling out an OPEN AIR FLEXPASS. These passes are like gift certificates, but instead of cash value, they are directly redeemable for one ticket. When our calendar is confirmed, log into your account and your OPEN AIR FLEXPASS will be automatically applied to the tickets in your cart. In the circumstance that the pandemic prevents HVSF from producing a season this summer, patrons will be able to use their OPEN AIR FLEXPASS for any performance in June of the 2021 Season. More…
PRG shifts to making personal protective gear for doctors
Production Resource Group, which typically provides rental lighting and other equipment to theatrical productions and more, will now manufacture face shields for health workers in New York City. More…
Andrew Lloyd Webber Launches Free Musical Theater Streaming Service
Andrew Lloyd Webber is to stream a production of one of his musicals for free on YouTube each week during the coronavirus crisis. More…
Getty to create $10-million COVID-19 relief fund for L.A. arts organizations
The J. Paul Getty Trust has announced that it is establishing a $10-million COVID-19 relief fund for small and midsize visual arts organizations in Los Angeles County. In addition, the Fellowship for the Visual Arts grant, which is administered by the California Community Foundation (CCF) from an endowment established by the Getty in 1988, will this year be repurposed as an emergency support grant for individual visual artists. More…
Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136)
National Council of Nonprofits: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act CARES Act (Pub. L. 116-136) defined a number of programs that charitable nonprofits will be eligible to apply for. The chart that follows provides information on those loan options, eligibility criteria, terms, and application information. More…
Prague launches Nothing Festival 2020 in support of struggling culture venues
Prague City Councilor Hana Třeštíková and ticket portal GoOut have created a nationwide project to support theaters, concert halls, clubs, and artists closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. More…
The Arts Getting Us Through a Pandemic
Wallace staffers give thanks to arts nonprofits that are giving us comfort, stimulation and entertainment in a difficult time. More…
Boot Camp for the Arts Livestream
From Capacity Interactive: COVID-19 has turned our industry upside down, but our commitment to the future of the arts is stronger than ever. In times of uncertainty, we must come together as a community and find innovative ways to navigate this pandemic together. More…
NY Times: As Theaters Stare Down Uncertainty, Ars Nova Buys Itself Time
By Laura Collins-Hughes | March 30, 2020
In committing to paying its people during a three-month shutdown, the theater gives itself breathing room to prepare for when it can open again. More…