As reported between April 24th and May 8th, 2020. Prepared for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, June 26, 2020, by Daniel Fonner, Associate Director for Research, SMU DataArts and Zannie Voss, Director, SMU DataArts. More…
Tag: advocacy
Actors’ Equity States That Broadway’s Extended Suspension Demonstrates Need for Economic Arts Relief Package
Actors’ Equity Association released a statement following the Broadway League’s announcement extending Broadway’s closure through at least January 3, 2021. More…
Join the first-ever National Arts Action Digital Summit
Americans for the Arts is bringing a brand-new experience to engage with hundreds of arts advocates from across the country virtually at the National Arts Action Digital Summit. The National Arts Action Digital Summit includes three plenary and ten issue-specific webinars live April 27 through May 1, 2020. Over these five days, you’ll gain a depth of knowledge from policy experts at Americans for the Arts and many of our National Partners, including sessions on the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Education, Charitable Giving, Arts and Juvenile Justice, and many more. More…
What APAP is doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
APAP is monitoring the spread and impact of the Coronavirus on a daily basis and working with other field leadership organizations to gather information, share resources, and advocate for the field. We highly encourage members to review our resources here, read our member newsletters, and follow APAP on Facebook and Twitter for updates. More…
NAPAMA: COVID-19
NAPAMA is working on targeted resources for agents, managers, and self-represented artists. This information will be updated as more links and information are shared and become available.
A task force created by NAPAMA has developed a list of frequently asked questions and responses regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19 epidemic. The FAQs will be helpful for the entire field with special focus on issues facing agents, managers, and self-represented artists.
Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund are standing up for the arts in America during COVID-19!
Request your members of Congress ensure Congress will include $4 billion—to be distributed though the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)—to help offset the losses of the nonprofit arts industry, and expand eligibility through additional federal programs to ensure artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in the creative economy can utilize business interruption relief. More…
COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
A list of resources from the National Endowment for the Arts. More…
Survey for Nightlife Workers, Freelancers, and Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The Office of Nightlife is gathering information on the impacts for workers, performers, contractors, and businesses from COVID-19-related business closures and event cancellations. More…
COVID-19 & Freelance Artists
This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers, etc.
What this list IS: an aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines. Read more…