Resources for Responding to COVID-19 in New York City
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A.R.T./New York is compiling resources for theatre companies, independent producers, freelance artists, and the general public in light of the spread of COVID-19 in New York City. We will update this page regularly with resources from the City and peer institutions, as well as with pertinent news developments. If you have a resource you would like to add to this page, please email Communications Manager Bo Suh at bsuh@art-newyork.org.
The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York is conducting a survey to collect the initial financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and associated programmatic changes. If you are a nonprofit theatre company, fiscally sponsored project, independent producer, etc., please consider filling it out with whatever information you may currently know. As the City and State respond to the COVID-19 virus, A.R.T./New York wants to understand the effects on our Membership so that we can best advocate for possible emergency funding.
Last updated: 11:00am on March 26, 2020.
DanceNYC is also conducting an impact survey. Click here to fill it out.
Immigrant Accompaniment Networks & COVID-19A skill-share for immigrant justice.
No Neighbors in NeedA quick guide for New Yorkers to: i) contribute to the fight against the Coronavirus and; ii) do our best to ensure that no neighbors remain in need in NYC during this crisis.
New York State Youth Leadership Council Resources
The New York State Youth Leadership Council is compiling this live document of resources in NYC around COVID-19 support efforts. They are prioritizing resources open to undocumented people.
Performing Arts Alliance: Send a Message to US Senators and RepresentativesWith this tool, you can easily send a message to a US Senator and/or Representative to advocate for relief funding.
Survey for Nightlife Workers, Freelancers, and Businesses Impacted by COVID-19The Office of Nightlife is gathering information on the impacts for workers, performers, contractors, and businesses from COVID-19-related business closures and event cancellations.
TCG and PAA Advocacy Alert: Request for Economic Assistance for Nonprofit Theatres and Artists Impacted by CoronavirusThis advocacy alert urges you to contact your elected officials and share how COVID-19 has impacted your finances as a nonprofit theatre company and/or artist.
TCG and PAA Advocacy Alert: Contact Elected Representatives About COVID-19 Relief Bill
In order to support the sector at this vital time, please contact your Members of Congress immediately to request that they 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. Education
Livestreaming Panel: Artists In a Time of Global Pandemic (ASL & Captioned)
For US-Based freelance artists and cultural workers in all disciplines. March 16 @ 8:00pm EST.
Teaching Theatre Online: A Shift in Pedagogy Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
An extensive guide on teaching theatre and the performing arts online created by Dr. Daphnie Sicre, an Assistant Professor in the Theatre Arts Program at Loyola Marymount University.
Transmissions: Gone ViralIf you are responsible for communicating to young people or families about the coronavirus, this comic book mystery is a well-researched resource about viral transmission.
Financial Assistance & Funding
Actors Fund Emergency AssistanceThe Entertainment Assistance Program functions as an entryway and guide through The Fund's many programs when you're facing personal or work-related problems.
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency FundThe Arts Administrators of Color Network is currently raising funds for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists and arts administrators who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 nationally. You can read more here and donate here.
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers & tip-based workersGlad Day has set up an emergency fund to help LGBTQ2S artists, performers & tip-based workers. This fund is not meant to help people recover lost income.
Foundations for Contemporary Arts Emergency GrantsCreated in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists
Gottlieb Emergency Grants
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation.
How to Apply for the Coronavirus Business Loan
Fundera offers this guide on how to apply for the Small Business Association's loan program.
Indie Theater Fund COVID-19 Emergency GrantThe Indie Theater Fund is offering unrestricted rapid relief grants of up to $500 to indie theater companies and individual artists in need due to the financial strain of closings, etc. related to COVID-19.
Musicians FoundationThe Musicians Foundation provides grants to U.S. musicians in any genre in a time of acute need due to personal, medical, dental, or family crisis, natural disaster, or other emergency situation.
NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact FundThe NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund was created to aid nonprofit service providers struggling with the health and economic effects of the coronavirus. It will give grants and loans to NYC-based nonprofits that are trying to meet the new and urgent needs that are hitting the city. Priority will be given to nonprofits addressing essential healthcare and food insecurity as well as arts and culture.
NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
To help small businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, the City has launched the Employee Retention Grant Program to help retain employees as businesses face decreased revenue.
Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund
One Fair Wage is providing cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers and more who need the money they aren't getting to survive.
Rauschenberg Emergency GrantsExpected to roll out in late May or early June, these 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.
SAG-AFTRA Disaster Relief FundThe SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the SAG-AFTRA Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund (MPPWF) have a COVID-19 Disaster Fund to provide urgent financial support to SAG-AFTRA members and families affected by this global pandemic.
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters. Online Tools for Arts & Culture EngagementPreparation & ResponseAmericans for the Arts closely monitors recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Federal and D.C. governments as developments evolve concerning the coronavirus.
COVID-19: What Nonprofits Should Do Right NowIn response to the coronavirus, the Nonprofit Finance Fund provides guidance for organizations by attempting to answer the questions: "What would be the most useful first step for the widest possible group of nonprofits?" and "What could every nonprofit do in a few hours?"
CultureAID NYC Resources for COVID-19CultureAID aims to ensure that resources about disaster preparedness, recovery, and response for artists and arts organizations are distributed to the field in a manner that is up to date, easy to find, and without redundancy.
Force Majeure Under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Force majeure clauses excuse a party's nonperformance under a contract when extraordinary events prevent a party from fulfilling its contractual obligations. Learn more about how this could affect your insurance policies and claims.
Immigrant Accompaniment Networks & Covid-19A skill-share for immigrant justice.
Notify NYC: Short Code Terms & Conditions
Receive official updates on COVID-19 directly via text message.
NYC United Against Coronavirus — Resources and InformationThis document contains information and resources to help New Yorkers respond to the coronavirus.
Principles for Ethical Cancellation
If you are considering cancelling an upcoming event or gathering but worry about the repercussions on artists, freelancers, and contractors, read these principles to help you make an informed decision.
TCG Webinar on Preparedness for TheatresA webinar that provides a holistic take on preparedness for theatres.
Top Takeaways for EmployersRecommended practices for employers in response to the coronavirus.
Remote Working
Higher Logic Free Virtual ConferencingHigher Logic is offering Event Engagement to assist organizations in driving engagement and connection around virtual events.
Howlround: Ways of Gathering in the Age of COVID-19A guide to livestreaming with resources to help you move your programming online.
PAAL HR Health: For Work in the Arts Workshop
This webinar provides information on seeking employment and working from home, covering essential mindsets, space prep, and resources that can help support you as you engage in new ways.
Teaching Theatre Online: A Shift in Pedagogy Amidst Coronavirus OutbreakAn extensive guide on teaching theatre and the performing arts online created by Dr. Daphnie Sicre, an Assistant Professor in the Theatre Arts Program at Loyola Marymount University.
TechSoup: Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 OutbreakFree, online resources that are quick to implement to help you adjust to working remotely.
Resources for Artists, Arts Organizations, and Freelancers
Creative Capital: List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Creative Capital has created a list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals.
CultureAID NYC Resources for COVID-19CultureAID aims to ensure that resources about disaster preparedness, recovery, and response for artists and arts organizations are distributed to the field in a manner that is up to date, easy to find, and without redundancy.
Force Majeure Under the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Force majeure clauses excuse a party's nonperformance under a contract when extraordinary events prevent a party from fulfilling its contractual obligations. Learn more about how this could affect your insurance policies and claims.
Lawyers Alliance — Coronavirus InformationLawyers Alliance provides legal assistance and information to strengthen nonprofits that are providing critical human and social services throughout New York City during this unusual time.
National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response: Resources for COVID-19NCAPER is a voluntary task force of national, regional, state, and local arts organizations, public agencies, and foundations. The Coalition helps ensure that artists, arts/cultural organizations, cultural funders, and arts businesses have the capacity and ability to respond effectively to disasters and emergencies affecting the arts and culture sector.
NEA Resource List for Artists and Organizations
This list includes information on arts service organizations who are providing frequently updated news and resources for artists and arts organizations (including A.R.T./New York!).
New York State Resources for Arts and CultureNYSCA's resource page for COVID-19.
Resources for Remote Work — COVID 19 2020A crowd-sourced Google Doc with resources for finding remote work.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) Resource List
This extensive resource page includes information on emergency funding, health and safety, as well as region-specific resources.
Theatre Resources for Isolation
A list of things to read, watch, listen, write, and more during isolation. |
News, Events, and more from the Women in the Arts and Media Coalition and our member organizations.
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