Good morning, esteemed colleagues – I wanted to share an internal compilation that we generate every morning, Monday to Friday with a variety of news and curated information about what is happening around the country related to COVID-19 and the arts and culture sector.

Would you find this helpful? I would be happy to share it to the LAN daily, if that’s helpful to you – I know with so much going on, it can be one more thing…

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Ruby Lopez Harper

Senior Director of Local Arts Advancement

Americans for the Arts

202.371.2830 x2079

From: Ruby Lopez Harper
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 10:31 AM
Subject: March 27, Coronavirus (COVID-19) News update

Hola and good morning, here is the latest…

NOTE: Items marked with a * will be added to the Resource Center. If you see interesting or helpful, please send them along

Thank you to staff (Nora, Patricia, Leslie, Marete, Marissa, Ann Marie, Heather, Regina, Kate, Nora) for sending in items.

Keep ‘em coming!

FYI: We will not send an update on Saturday or Sunday, but will be back to it on Monday.

PROGRAMMING

March 31, we will host a briefing for the field regarding the stimulus package https://artsu.americansforthearts.org/products/covid-19-relief-package-briefing-an-americans-for-the-arts-virtual-check-in

April 1, we are producing a webinar on setting up an emergency fund

https://artsu.americansforthearts.org/products/setting-up-an-emergency-relief-fund

April 8, we are hosting a webinar on accessing the resources and benefits inside the stimulus package (link TBD)

FIELD NEWS/COMMUNCIATIONS

Ben Folds announces “apartment requests” series
NEA is extending the deadline for their upcoming research grants to April 13.
American Theatre reports theatre costume shops are sewing masks.
*Resource pages

Worcester Cultural Coalition (Worcester, MA) has a resource page offering surveys, advocacy and funding resources
WESTAF published a resource page for western states featuring resources and funding opportunities
Forecast Public Art’s resource page shares relief funding and opportunities
National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations (NACEDA) published a resource page designed for community development nonprofits and the associations that serve them.
The Cutaway (Bay Area) has a resource page for artists, musicians, freelancers, and other gig workers who may be struggling or out of work due to the coronavirus crisis

RELIEF FUNDING/ECONOMIC IMPACT

Wall Street Journal reports Shuttered arts institutions will find a way out of this crisis. But it won’t be easy.
AEA Consulting blog on the longer term impact of COVID-19
CBS4 Denver reports Colorado Artists Turn To Virtual Entertainment To Keep Earning A Living
The Guardian reports National Theatre to broadcast shows online on Thursdays
The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA) reports Carlisle Theatre closes through April, turns to virtual arts
The Guardian reports Netflix launches $100m coronavirus relief fund for out-of-work creatives
*Relief Funds

Oolite Arts (Miami, FL) launched a relief fund offering $500 grants for artists that have lost income.
4Culture will begin accepting applications for the Cultural Relief Fund April 1 through May 15.
The DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland will offer pro bono consultations to any U.S.-based non-profit arts or culture organization between March and June 2020, as a response to the mounting effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Atrium (Sacramento, CA) posts a resource page for creative workers and business
New Haven Creates Relief Fund is a partnership between the City of New Haven’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven providing up to $1,000 based on their financial situation, with a priority for low-income individuals and small-budget arts organizations.

GENERAL NEWS

Memphis is hosting a three-day virtual music festival this weekend
Elton John to host ‘Living Room Concert for America’ with Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and more (March 29, 9:00p, FOX)
“Groupon axes CEO and COO as company looks to mount a recovery during a crisis”
ASAE posted COULD MICROPAYMENTS FILL THE REVENUE GAP BETWEEN MEMBER AND NONMEMBER?
AJC Atlanta News Now reports “New Orleans faces most rapid growth of coronavirus in the world”
Washington Post stimulus check calculator
Library of Congress closes buildings and facilities until further notice
Forbes reports Marriott’s CEO Demonstrates Truly Authentic Leadership In A Remarkably Emotional Video
FSR Magazine reports Texas Roadhouse CEO gives up salary to help frontline employees

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Waffle House closes 365 locations across the U.S.
NYTimes online “Art in Isolation” collection is an ongoing visual diary
Fast Company: Using collaborative language is essential in times of crisis
Fast Company: Iconic album covers redesigned to showcase social distancing
Twitter: Meow Wolf offers Zoom backgrounds
2018 blog by Nancy Hanks Lecturer John Maeda on remote working
This D.C. App Will Tell You Which Stores Are Stocked With Toilet Paper, Vegetables, And Other Supplies

Have a great Friday and a relaxing weekend.

Ruby

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Ruby Lopez Harper

Senior Director of Local Arts Advancement

Americans for the Arts

1000 Vermont Ave NW 6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20005-4940

202.371.2830 x2079

202.789.2830 fax

www.AmericansForTheArts.org

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