About this Webinar

As the Coronavirus (COVD-19) continues to develop, it's important that Local Arts Agencies and arts and culture organizations consider their preparedness, prevention, and response. Join members of Americans for the Arts’ staff, Ruby Lopez Harper, John Rubsamen, and Narric Rome, with Jan Newcomb, Executive Director of the National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness and Emergency Response, Barbara Davis, Chief Operating Officer of The Actors Fund, Rhonda Schaller, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Visiting Associate Professor at Pratt Institute, and Michael Orlove, Director of State, Regional & Local Partnerships, and International Activities, and Lara Holman Garratano, Local Arts Agencies Specialist, from the National Endowment for the Arts to hear current information about actions to take, including: planning to consider, handling grant funded projects, managing stress during moments of crisis, and continuing to support artists. This briefing will also include an update on the status of congressional action on economic impact and stimulus funding and how it relates to the arts and cultural sector.

Take the Coronavirus Impact Survey

We're gathering data and impact stories through this survey link. The survey will capture a broad spectrum of data and stories that will demonstrate how the arts and culture workers triumphed and survived this crisis as well as the effect of the outbreak on operations through cancelled events, lost wages, and additional expenses. We encourage you to share this survey with your communities.

This event will be recorded.

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Online Resources:

Americans for the Arts Coronavirus (COVIF-19) Response and Resource Center

Americans for the Arts Arts Action Center

National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Response

ArtsReady

National Endowment for the Arts on COVID-19

National Endowment for the Arts FAQs for Applicants and Grantees

Crisis Text Line is available all day every day. Text “HOME” to 741741

NYC Well has phone, text, and chat options available. Check their website for more

The JED Foundation is an amazing resource for mental health. They have tips for maintaining your mental health and supporting a friend, and resources that can provide additional assistance.

Artists Thrive 

Articles and Blogs:

Arts and Culture Sector Can Prepare for the Coronavirus in the United States

Message from the National Endowment for the Arts Chairman

2 Essential Coronavirus Communication Lessons for Your Company

A Comprehensive List of Tips, Tools, and Examples for Event Organizers During the Coronavirus Outbreak