We'll continue to do periodic round-ups of news of interest to artists, related to the COVID-19 crisis. The image posted above is Watermelon by Zach Horn (Drawing & Printmaking Finalist '20). It struck the ArtSake staff as particularly appealing right now with its suggestions of summery socializing, picnic cuisine, and an all-around warmth and vibrancy (even in graphite, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Arts News Round-Up Mar 25
The COVID-19 crisis continues to reverberate in the Massachusetts arts and culture community. We thought we'd round-up some of the stories of interest to artists in Massachusetts. Survey Mass Cultural Council undertook a survey of cultural organizations and individuals in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis and found striking results. Nonprofit cultural organizations lost … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Funding for Artists
A list of potential funding sources for artists facing lost income due to COVID-19. Artist Relief Emergency Funding Program An initiative that includes immediate, unrestricted emergency funding of $5,000 for individual artists of all disciplines, and resources to help those in need due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Practicing US-based artists working in any discipline are … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Resources and Info for Artists
A list of resources and information for artists related to COVID-19. Mass Cultural Council Resources Mass Cultural Council has posted COVID-19 Resources with ongoing information for Massachusetts artists and organizations. CARES Act On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act (H.R.748) became law. The bill creates a "Pandemic Unemployment Assistance" program that allows … [Read more...]
Livestream Panel for US-Based Freelance Artists and Cultural Workers in all Disciplines
Join HowlRound plus a group of artists, arts administrators, and others from around the US on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8;00 pm EST to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting freelance artists (those who identify as independent contractors) from all disciplines and where artists can look for support in this complicated moment. The conversation will focus on shared resources (legal, … [Read more...]