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

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

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

Performer Emergency Fund

by Gimme Shelter Performer Emergency Fund

Housing funds for independent performers of any format in Oregon.

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

Small Business Assistance Program Grants

by King County Local Services

For small businesses in unincorporated King County. Includes grant funding, language support and coaching.

Type: funding-program, service-program
Topics: Business Planning & Admin, 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

COVID-19 Response Fund

by Seattle Foundation

Deploying resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines

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

The Haven Foundation Fund For Freelance Artists (Not COVID-19 related)

by The Haven Foundation

Fund for freelance artists. Please Note: The Haven Foundation does not give emergency grants or COVID-19 grants.

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

Free Hovercast Livestream Service

by Hovercast

FREE Hovercast licenses to independent artists and small business owners to help hold virtual events with audience participation.

Type: service-program, webinar/livestream
Topics: Business Planning & Admin
Sector: Festival & Event Industry, Film - Television - Media Industry, Literary Arts Sector, Music Industry, Other Creative Sector, Performing Arts Sector, Visual Arts Sector

Response & Resources for COVID-19

by American Composers Forum (ACF)

Resource list of information and funds for composers and other artists.

Type: funding-program, resource-directory, service-program
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

Seattle Relief Fund: Arts and Creative Workers Relief

by Office of Arts and Culture

Seattle Relief Fund was started by Ijeoma Oluo, a Seattle-based artist, author, speaker, and educator for Seattle artists impacted by COVID-19.

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

Talk to a Doctor by Phone or Video Service

by Tele Med First

Talk to a Doctor by Phone, Video or Mobile App Anytime. No insurance needed. There is a service fee.

Type: service-program
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

Hello 4Culture Weekly Webinars

by 4Culture

Hello 4Culture weekly webinar on navigating the COVID-19 outbreak for the arts & culture sector, including Q & A

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

Virtual Care Clinic: Virginia Mason

by Virginia Mason

Patients receive a virtual visit with their provider over video chat technology

Type: service-program
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

Safe Lot Parking for Folx Experiencing Houselessness

by U-Heights

UHeights is hosting overnight U District Safe Lot, that will serve up to five vehicles (no RVs) and folks who are living in their cars.

Free Month of Moving & Storage for Students Displaced by COVID-19

by U-Haul

30-day Free Self-Storage for college students

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

Advocate for the Health of Those Detained

by La Resistencia

Make 3 Phone Calls to Demand Adequate Health Care for Detainees at Northwest Detention Center

Type: campaign, petition/survey
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, 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 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

Covid-19 Mutual Aid

by COVID-19 Mutual Aid

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

Personal Health & Safety

Information and guidelines to protect your health and safety, access health care and health insurance, and other health resources.

Relief for Businesses & Organizations

Creative sector info for organizations and businesses including tracking loses, working with unemployment, taxes, and more.

Sector: Other Creative Sector