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Are you a Greater Boston-area artist out of work due to COVID-19? We've assembled a list of relief funds, unemployment information, and more.
(Not an artist? The unemployment resources are for 1099 workers, which include freelancers, gig workers, etc.) https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/covid-19-resources/#artist-resources
(Not an artist? The unemployment resources are for 1099 workers, which include freelancers, gig workers, etc.) https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/covid-19-resources/#artist-resources
In this thread, we'll highlight some upcoming deadlines: https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/covid-19-resources/#artist-resources
April 15 Deadline:
@BostonDanceAll's Dance Relief Fund will disburse stipends of $250 to Greater Boston dancers, choreographers, & dance teachers impacted by COVID-19. https://www.bostondancealliance.org/boston-dance-alliance-dance-relief-fund/
@BostonDanceAll's Dance Relief Fund will disburse stipends of $250 to Greater Boston dancers, choreographers, & dance teachers impacted by COVID-19. https://www.bostondancealliance.org/boston-dance-alliance-dance-relief-fund/
April 22 Deadline:
@masscultural's Relief Fund for Individuals will provide $1,000 grants to people who have lost income from work as artists and independent teaching artists/humanists/scientists. https://www.bostondancealliance.org/boston-dance-alliance-dance-relief-fund/
@masscultural's Relief Fund for Individuals will provide $1,000 grants to people who have lost income from work as artists and independent teaching artists/humanists/scientists. https://www.bostondancealliance.org/boston-dance-alliance-dance-relief-fund/
Rolling deadline, applications reviewed weekly:
The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund provides between $500 to $1,500 to individuals involved in theater, and between $1,000 and $6,000 to companies. http://www.tcbf.org/how-to-apply/
The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund provides between $500 to $1,500 to individuals involved in theater, and between $1,000 and $6,000 to companies. http://www.tcbf.org/how-to-apply/
Rolling deadline, first-come, first served:
For artists and arts administrators of color, @ArtsAdminColor's emergency fund is disbursing $200 grants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4AazvLFVUNAgXoxqBqfZ7jJVkrMroa-CET6Vt6XygR-CaQ/formResponse
For artists and arts administrators of color, @ArtsAdminColor's emergency fund is disbursing $200 grants. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4AazvLFVUNAgXoxqBqfZ7jJVkrMroa-CET6Vt6XygR-CaQ/formResponse
Do you represent a cultural organization? @masscultural is collecting data on the economic impact of COVID-19 on cultural organizations. Survey closes on April 14! https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/cultural-organizations-share-how-covid-19-is-impacting-your-business/
These are just a few of the resources and opportunities listed (you don't need to scroll through a thread of 50 links!) Find more on our COVID-19 webpage under "Artist, Freelancer, and Gig Worker Resources." https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/covid-19-resources/#artist-resources
