Advocacy & Organizing Archives - COVID-19 Handbook for the Creative Sector

Change Lab National Research Fellowships

by Forecast Public Art

The Change Lab National Research Fellowships aim to produce new research, data, reporting, and suggestions to advance justice, health, and human dignity in the field of public art in the United States. The application deadline is March 1, 2021.

Type: funding-program, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Learning & Development

Climate Resilience Visual Art Call

by UW College of the Environment

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is seeking qualifications for a two-dimensional visual art piece depicting climate resilience in the Northwest. The budget for this project is $3,000. Applications are due Monday, February 22.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Learning & Development, Relief Funding
Sector: Visual Arts Sector

Legal and Capacity Building Resources

by Communities Rise

Communities Rise is providing a range of legal and capacity building resources and support to Washington based organizations and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Type: resource-directory, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Relief Services, Rent Housing Utilities

Call for Black Visual Artists

by City of Burien

The City of Burien and Burien Arts Commission is seeking a Black artist or artist group who will work with the Burien community to create a visual art piece that honors the Black Lives Matter movement. Artists or artist groups are invited to apply for up to $10,000 in project funding. Application closes 2/26/21.

Type: funding-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Learning & Development
Sector: Visual Arts Sector

Corona Virus Update Show & Resources

by Where We Converge

Converge Media's COVID-19 Resource page also is regularly updated with a lot of helpful and accessible information.

Type: resource-directory, webinar/livestream
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Relief Services

New Economic Relief Funds for the Arts Webinar

by ArtsU

Two-part webinar series to cover arts funding opportunities via the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act” (Economic Aid Act).

Type: webinar/livestream
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding

Resource Directory for Theatrical Stage Employees

by The Animation Guild

IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) C.A.R.E.S. (Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service) is a new initiative designed to provide support to our most at-risk, elderly, and/or disabled members during the COVID-19 crisis.

Type: resource-directory
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Relief Services

Legal Assistance for Low-Income Families

by Northwest Justice Project

Northwest Justice Project provides legal assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals needing help with civil (non-criminal) legal problems in Washington state.

Type: resource-directory, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Relief Services

National Queer and Trans Therapists Of Color Network

by National Queer and Trans Therapists Of Color Network

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). This organization has great resources along with a Mental Health Fund that will eventually Reopen.

Type: funding-program, service-program
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Health & Wellness, Relief Services

Education in the wake of COVID-19 Know Your Rights Manual

by Team Child

This manual includes summaries of laws, rules, and guidance in place that we believe relevant to students during the Pandemic.

Type: tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Learning & Development, Youth & Families

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

Performing Arts Readiness Webinars

by Performing Arts Readiness

The Performing Arts Readiness project offers free webinars, on-site training, and presentations at professional conferences on various topics related to emergency preparedness.

Type: webinar/livestream
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Facility & Venue Operations, Health & Wellness
Sector: Performing Arts 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

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

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

Resource Hub & Guide for Music Professionals

by Music COVID Relief

MusicCovidRelief.com is a resource brought to you by partners in the U.S. Music Community to help music professionals access information and applications to receive benefits

Type: funding-program, resource-directory, service-program, tipsheet/factsheet
Topics: Advocacy & Organizing, Business Planning & Admin, Relief Funding, Relief Services, Unemployment
Sector: Music Industry

City of Renton COVID-19 Resource List

COVID-19 resource list for individuals, organizations, and businesses in the City Of Renton.

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.