article/gallery Archives - COVID-19 Handbook for the Creative Sector

Federal Cultural Pandemic Relief Info

by Cultural Access WA

Inspiration League has a very useful breakdown of what the Pandemic Relief package looks like for the arts sector. Check back regularly for updated information.

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding

How to Have a Great, Disabled Life Guide

by How to Get On

A self-advocacy guide for anyone who is homebound or bedbound in the US. Special focus on folks with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (sometimes called “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”).

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Rent Housing Utilities

A guide for financial survival during the COVID crisis

by The Creative Independent

Tips for making financial decisions and stretching your money while living through a global pandemic and economic downturn, by financial planner Lewis Weil.

Type: article/gallery
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin

Tips for Community Funding In Challenging Times

by The Creative Independent

Void Academy's Siena Oristaglio offers advice for artists on how to raise funds to support themselves during crisis.

Petition to Support Nonprofit Theatres and Artists

by Performing Arts Alliance

Activism for Economic Assistance for Nonprofit Theatres and Artists Impacted by Coronavirus

Type: article/gallery, petition/survey
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Performing Arts Sector

COVID-19 Resource List for Directors & Choreographers

by Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

Resource list of information and funds for stage directors and choreographers

Type: article/gallery, funding-program, resource-directory
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Health & Wellness, Relief Funding, Unemployment
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Performing Arts Sector

Support Artists Impacted By the Covid-19 Pandemic

by Bandcamp

Artist and fan information for supporting musicians.

How Musicians Can Ask Fans for Support

by Bandzoogle

Tips on how musicians can ask fans for support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing
Sector: Music Industry

Tips for Gigging Musicians

by DIY Musician

Resources for musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic

Type: article/gallery, resource-directory, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing
Sector: Music Industry

FAQ: Music Workers Accessing Government Support & Relief

by Future of Music Coalition: Medium

Explanation of CARE Act benefits for music workers and accessing government support & relief during the Coronavirus pandemic

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Unemployment
Sector: Music Industry

National Endowment for the Arts will distribute $75 million

by National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts will distribute $75 million in funding to nonprofit arts organizations across the country to help these entities survive the forced closure of their operations in response to the spread of COVID-19. Details regarding timing and applications are being developed and will be announced as soon as they are available.

Type: article/gallery, funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding, Relief Services
Sector: Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19

by Sony

Sony Corporation established the "Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19," a 100 million US dollar fund to support those around the world affected by the COVID-19 virus.

Type: article/gallery, funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Music Industry

COVID-19 Resource Directory by SAG-AFTRA

by Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists COVID-19 Updates and Resources is a constantly evolving hub for the latest news, resources and updates about COVID-19.

Nationwide Impacts of Disaster on Philanthropy

by Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Info sharing about nation wide impacts of disaster on philanthropy and possible solutions

Type: article/gallery, resource-directory, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Learning & Development, Relief Funding, Relief Services
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses

by Pierce County

Worksheet for requesting Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Business Planning & Admin, Food & Shopping, Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Family Resources for COVID-19 Related School Closures

by Seattle Public Schools

Family resources during school closures (Multiple Languages)

WA Health Insurance Special Enrollment

by Washington Health Benefit Exchange

You may qualify for special enrollment for health insurance if you have recently lost your job or experienced a qualifying event. See website for more details.

Type: article/gallery, service-program
Topics: Health & Wellness, Unemployment
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Covid-19 Mutual Aid

by COVID-19 Mutual Aid

Community-organized network for resource and informational sharing. Instagram account.

WA Health Benefit Exchange Coronavirus FAQs

by Washington Health Benefit Exchange

Individuals who have lost health insurance coverage after March 1, 2020 during the public health emergency will have until September 30, 2020 to sign up for coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder.

Type: article/gallery, service-program
Topics: Health & Wellness, Unemployment
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Mutual Aid and Survival Toolkit (PDX)

by Mutual Aid and Survival (PDX)

Collection of links and resources organized by Disability Justice Culture Club (PDX)

Seattle Times COVID-19 Latest News

by Seattle Times: Coronavirus

Seattle Times COVID-19 Latest News

Public Health Approved DIY Sanitizer Recipe

by Kiro 7

Recipe scaled down from the recommendations by the World Health Organization

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Health & Wellness
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

WA Guidelines on Liquor & Cannabis Sales

by WA State Liquor & Cannabis Board

Washington State Guidelines Regarding the Coronavirus and the sale and licensing of these products for employers, businesses owners, and workers during COVID-19 pandemic.

Type: article/gallery, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Health & Wellness
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

COVID-19 Mutual Aid Links

by Covid19 Mutual Aid - Seattle

Very solid resource list and active document that covers: local mutual aid, organizing toolkits, solidarity events and actions, resources for workers, and more. Visit @covid19mutualaid instagram for latest information.