First, Some Good News with John Krasinski-
Next, we present some useful and interesting links:
Freelancers Union: What freelancers need to know about the coronavirus
National Endowment for the Arts: COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
Freelance Artist Resource Producing Collective: An aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines.
I Care if you Listen BLOG: A round-up of as many emergency funding sources and additional resources for artists as we can find
NEW YORK STATE SENATOR Thomas F. O'Mara: Sources of straightforward and commonly held information, recommendations, resources, and updates
NYC Emergency Management: City of New York has developed a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance
Gig Workers Collective: We've created a mutual aid connection feature that'll allow volunteers to connect with gig workers who need assistance. The map below shows gig workers looking to connect with others in their area, either for assistance or to assist.
The ARTery: Filing for unemployment is a decent safety net but not all artists qualify to apply. If you're looking for small emergency grants or funds to hold you over, read on to learn more.
CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency: Info on Support Services and Rights & Protections for workers affected by COVID-19
US Small Business Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
GrantSpace: Where can I find emergency financial resources to help with COVID-19 hardships? Grants for Nonprofits, Individuals, Artists and Small Businesses
Freelancers Union: Freelancers Relief Fund
Tribeca Film Institute: TFI Emergency Artist Support Fund
Freelancers Union + Trupo: Freelancers Mutual Aid Circle
Headspace: Free for a year if you’ve recently become unemployed!
Finally, a small collection of funny images and memes that will hopefully put a smile on all those faces:
