Creative Capital has always been anchored by a rich spirit of community and mutual generosity, and we believe that continuing communication and exchange are crucial for all of us. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, we have created a list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals. More…
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New York Foundations Create $75 M. Fund to Support Arts Nonprofits and Social Services Impacted by Coronavirus
Amid the increasing closures brought on by the coronavirus, a consortium of 18 foundations has created a $75 million fund to support small and midsize nonprofit arts and cultural organizations as well as others offering social services.
The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund, which will be administered by the New York Community Trust, allows organizations to apply for grants and zero-interest loans to “to help them respond to emerging needs, cover losses associated with the disruption of their operations, and help them continue their critical work,” according to a release announcing the fund.
To qualify, organizations must be New York City–based 501(c)(3) organizations that have previously received funding from the city or the state, with an annual operating budget of less than $20 million and a “track record of robust programming and services for New York residents.” More…
Canada’s National Arts Centre and Facebook will pay musicians for livestreams
The National Arts Centre has teamed up with Facebook to offer artists a paid alternative to the livestreaming they’re already doing. The Facebook-National Arts Centre Fund for Performing Artists will provide $100,000 in artists fees to support online performances.
The first in the #CanadaPerforms series, which will run on NAC’s Facebook page, will take place Thursday, March 19 at 2 pm EST. Blue Rodeo frontman Jim Cuddy and his Jim Cuddy Band will be joined by Devin Cuddy, Sam Polley and Colin Cripps. The artists will perform in a studio and stand 1.5 metres apart from each other.
Other early performances include Serena Ryder, William Prince, Irish Mythen, Erin Costelo and Whitehorse. More…
BOMB Magazine: COVID-19 Artist Resources
At BOMB Magazine, generating dialogue and community between artists across disciplines has been our core mission since we started in 1981. We believe the artist’s voice is necessary, particularly in uncertain times.
We are so grateful to our readers, contributing artists and writers, and supporters. Our commitment to you is unshakeable, and we offer our firm support during a period when many of us are isolated and facing unprecedented challenges. In the coming weeks, BOMB will continue to publish new content daily, as well as resources and virtual outreach for artists in order to amplify and support the voices we hold dear in our community. More…
NYS Arts Go Online: Virtual Events for All Ages
In these unprecedented times, New York’s arts and culture play as valuable a role in our lives as ever.
New York State Council on the Arts is proud to support their grantees as they ensure that all New Yorkers can continue to experience our creative culture while upholding essential public health measures.
From family art projects to theater, independent film, opera, streaming house concerts and centuries of incredible painting and sculpture, as we practice social distancing, we can still connect through the arts. More…
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…
52 Things Musicians Can Do Now In the Time of Coronavirus
A blog post by Baruch Professor Eugene Marlow in the Journalism and Writing Department (as well as a professor and great supporter of the MA in Arts Administration program!)
‘There are no immediate or forecasted statistics, but just from the anecdotal evidence, it’s apparent a goodly portion of freelance musicians of various stripes are going to have a rough time financially for the next few months: paying monthly bills, buying food, and taking care of their health. Why? Because the coronavirus has caused gig cancellations, postponements, closures, shut downs, and travel restrictions—all in the name of slowing down the spread of the virus, a so-called “flattening of the curve.”
‘With many people on temporary work hiatus, quarantined, or sheltered at home, this is also an opportunity: an opportunity to use this “down time” to “up-scale” your personal and professional life.’ 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…
Stay at Home: Online Music Festival and Events Calendar
Until COVID-19 ends, artists are moving their events online, and we need a place to find them. Stay At Home Fest brings these events together into a massive ongoing music festival-style calendar, along with a curated “Main Stage Event.” We can slow the spread of COVID 19, support the artists we love, and fight the effects of isolation. Stay at home. But stay together. Read more…