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APAP: Making Sense of COVID-19 Relief

From the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP): As you may be trying to make sense of the COVID-19 relief programs, we want to highlight these important, upcoming webinars.

Join us for “Putting the Puzzle Together: COVID-19 Relief for Performing Artists, Arts Workers, and Arts Organizations ” on Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m. (EDT) . In this joint webinar with the Alliance of Performing Arts Conferences, our expert panel will explain the complex web of programs available to performing artists, arts workers, and arts organizations. Register now .

Secondly, back by popular demand from the APAP|NYC conference, performance coach, management consultant, financial advisor and therapist Dana Fonteneau offers her insight and support in this special webinar, ” Pause, Pivot, Adapt: Finding Emotional Resilience in Times of Crisis ” on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. (EDT). This webinar will help you cultivate emotional resilience and provide guidance on how to thrive in times of uncertainty. Register now . 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.

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Billboard: A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis (Updating)

The coronavirus pandemic has left countless members of the music community facing an uncertain future, as festivals and tours are canceled, studio sessions are called off and business travel is restricted. To help music professionals and their loved ones navigate the crisis, Billboard has compiled a list of resources at both the national and state levels, including more than four dozen relief funds. More…

The Rauschenberg Foundation Is Launching Emergency Medical Grants for Artists Who Need Help Paying for Healthcare

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, in partnership with the New York Foundation for the Arts, has launched a new program for emergency medical grants, which has been in the works for several months, according to a spokesperson for New York Foundation for the Arts.

The Rauschenberg Emergency Grants—expected to be rolled out in late May or early June—will provide visual artists, media artists, and choreographers up to $5,000 worth of assistance for medical emergencies. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. 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…