COVID-19 and the Arts in SC
The Beaufort Arts Council is aware of the enormous financial burden to those whose creative practices and incomes are being adversely impacted by COVID-19. We are deeply saddened that it is resulting in loss of work due to venue closures, festival and event cancellations and travel restrictions. We are actively working to expanded our services to support our vibrant cultural arts community.
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Curated List of Resources for Creatives
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BAC COVID19 Artist Assessment
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ArtsReady and NCAPER (National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response) are regularly updating their sites with arts-specific resources and advice.
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Americans for the Arts has a dedicated resource and response page.
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The CDC recently issued guidance on how to Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease.
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ArtsReady has circulated practical examples of measures being implemented by cultural organizations, including this March 6 New York Times article and this February 26 ArtsReady Alert.
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COVID-19/Coronavirus Resources & Information for the Museum Field, from the American Alliance of Museums, contains advice applicable to museums and other cultural venues.
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Two webinars—Theatre Communications Group’s Coronavirus Preparedness Webinar and the Event Safety Alliance’s Prepare Your Organization for the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak—may be of particular interest to performing arts groups.
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The League of American Orchestras coronavirus resources page includes examples of sample audience communications as well as other readiness recommendations.
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Americans for the Arts offers:
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basic individual prevention measures to share with attendees, program participants and employees
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American Federation of Musicians has a resource page with information on unemployment benefits. Several local chapters have relief funds and assistance programs for their members, including AFM Local 47 (Los Angeles), AFM Local 802 (New York) and AFM Local 257 (Nashville).
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American Guild of Musical Artists is encouraging members in good standing to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis, based on need.
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Bandzoogle put together a helpful article about how musicians can ask fans for support during coronavirus pandemic.
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Equal Sound (a group that “strives to introduce listeners to new music by breaking down the traditional confines of musical genres”) has set up a relief fund for musicians who have lost income due to a canceled gig as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The International Bluegrass Music Association is offering assistance to current and former professionals in the business of bluegrass who are in a time of need. Apply online for assistance through the Bluegrass Trust Fund.
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The Jazz Foundation provides disaster relief and direct financial support to jazz musicians in need, through its Musicians’ Emergency Fund.
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The City of Los Angeles has established a Small Business Emergency Microloan Program to strengthen small business enterprises that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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MusiCares has set up a COVID-19 Relief Fund to help the music community affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Apply for assistance online.
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The non-profit Music Health Alliance offers guidance and resources for music creators looking for healthcare. They also offer grants for medical bills not covered by health insurance.
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The Nomad Fundraiser is raising money for tour managers, roadies, merch sellers and other tour crew that lost jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Law firm Paul, Weiss has put together a Coronavirus Relief Center as a clearinghouse of the most up-to-date information about available city, state, federal and nonprofit resources available to those contending with COVID-19 economic impacts.
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Sound Royalties has set up a $20 million fund for music creators impacted by coronavirus to receive no-fee advances on their royalties. Applications are being accepted through April 16, 2020.
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Sweet Relief is taking applications for its COVID-19 Fund. The fund is intended for musicians and music industry workers affected by the coronavirus. Money raised will go towards medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses to those impacted due to sickness or loss of work.