Other Creative Sector Archives - COVID-19 Handbook for the Creative Sector

Engagement Program for International Curators

by The Association of Art Museum Curators

AAMC Foundation’s Engagement Program for International Curators (EPIC) offers curators a rare and valuable platform for cross-cultural connections and relationship building. Application closes January 8th, 2021.

Emergency Grants for Experimental Artists

by Foundation for Contemporary Arts

The Foundation will disburse one-time $2,000 grants to experimental artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the pandemic.

Working Washington Small Business Grants Round 3

by Washington State Department of Commerce

The Governor recently approved an additional $70M towards small business relief. Maximum grant of $20,000, which can only cover expenses or costs incurred due to COVID-19 and that were necessary to continue business operations. Applications open the week of Nov. 30, priority deadline Dec. 10, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Emergency Fund for Journalists

by National Geographic

The fund will distribute support ranging from $1,000–8,000 USD for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of this global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting. The final deadline for applications is November 15, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Other Creative Sector

Shoreline Arts Council: Artist Opportunities

by Shoreline Arts Council

Are you looking to participate in a festival, exhibition, contest, creative collective, art project? Scroll through the opportunities on Shoreline Arts Council for all kinds of open calls. Regularly updated.

Type: resource-directory
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Inspiration & Entertainment
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

The Craft Futures Fund

by Craft Futures Fund

The Craft Futures Fund will support craft communities throughout the United States and their creative responses to COVID-19. These one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 will be disbursed to craft-based education projects that seed resilience, foster community, and amplify impact.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Other Creative Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Auburn Project Support Grants & Poet Laureate

by City of Auburn

Upcoming City Of Auburn Project Grants and Poet Laureate Nomination. Application deadline: September 23rd, 2020.

Type: funding-program, service-program
Topics: Inspiration & Entertainment, Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Give Me Culture Grants

by Kent Washington

The City of Kent Arts Commission’s “Give Me Culture” program offers small, flexible grants to individuals, organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events that serve the public in Kent.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Grants for Student & Professional Visual Journalists

by Alexia Foundation

The Alexia has for 30 years given grants to student and professional visual journalists to help them produce projects that inspire change by addressing topics that are socially significant. The deadline is Oct. 5, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Other Creative Sector

Grant & Loan Fund for Early-Stage Arts, Creative, and Cultural Cooperatives

by AmbitioUS

The Grant & Loan Fund will provide $125,000 in general operating support grants of up to $25,000 each to five creative-industry cooperative enterprises. Application deadline: Monday, October 5, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Business Planning & Admin, Facility & Venue Operations, Relief Funding
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Resources for Teaching Artists

by Teaching Artist Guild (TAG)

Resource directory with information specific to teaching artists.

Type: resource-directory, webinar/livestream
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Relief Funding, Relief Services
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource

by Freelance Artist Resource

This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community.

Type: resource-directory
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Relief Funding, Relief Services
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

WLA Legal Advice Week Telephone Clinic

by Washington Lawyers for the Arts

WLA is pleased to announce WLA Legal Advice Week (“WLA LAW”), a special week-long pro bono telephone clinic where artists and arts professionals statewide can get 30 minutes of free advice related to their legal issues.

Type: hotline, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

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.

Artists and Writers with Children Residency Grants

by Sustainable Arts Foundation

Grants for arts organizations that have residencies and programs that support artists and writers with children. Application closes September 30th, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Youth & Families
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Supporting Artists and Writers with Children

by Sustainable Arts Foundation

Grants for arts organizations that have residencies and programs that support artists and writers with children. Application closes September 30th, 2020.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Facility & Venue Operations, Youth & Families
Sector: Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Social Safety Net Survey

by Whipsmart

A statewide survey of creative workers regarding the social safety net.

Resources for WA Creatives and Creative Businesses

by Whipsmart

A statewide directory of resource listings for the creative sector during COVID19.

COVID Relief Online Assistance Hub

by Artists Up

a partnership of local arts agencies offers free coaching and guidance to artists in WA State in navigating COVID-related financial, legal and logistical challenges