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During this surreal moment artists have a unique set of challenges in addition to sharing difficulties affecting people worldwide. Many artists can’t work from home and have reduced or no access to their studios, tools, and supplies. Many artists are feeling creative blocks due to high stress levels, and many have extremely limited time to focus on their art because of homeschooling young children. We’re having teaching gigs canceled, we’re being laid off from day jobs, and the creative services we provide are not in demand.

But there is good news: We are creative people, problem solvers, change makers, the heartbeat of innovation. We can overcome our obstacles, contribute to our communities, and gestate new ideas. We can use our time wisely and take advantage of resources to flourish and thrive in the face of adversity. See below for a collected list of emergency resources .

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a range of resources are available to assist artists at this difficult time. Click the red text to visit the individual websites for more information.

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The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, & sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, & who lack the

The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, & sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, & who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency. This is not a specific COVID19 related grant.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, VLA has assembled an emergency response panel of law firms to advise artists & arts organizations on contracts, insurance, & labor/employment issues that are particularly relevant & concerning during

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, VLA has assembled an emergency response panel of law firms to advise artists & arts organizations on contracts, insurance, & labor/employment issues that are particularly relevant & concerning during this time. The VLA is waiving service fees for artists & organizations suffering financial hardship due to the coronavirus. 617-350-7600, vla@artsandbusinesscouncil.org.

The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (

The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). If you fit this description & you are in need of short-term, immediate financial assistance they would like to help. They will disburse funds in the amount of US $200 per person, on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) is readiness, relief + resilience for studio artists, ensuring that they are as protected as the work they create. An applicant must be a professional artist working in a craft discipline (pottery, metal, gl

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) is readiness, relief + resilience for studio artists, ensuring that they are as protected as the work they create. An applicant must be a professional artist working in a craft discipline (pottery, metal, glass, wood, fiber, or furniture) who has had a recent, career-threatening emergency & be a legal U.S. resident. In addition to submitting a completed application form, an applicant is required to provide documentation about his/her craft career and the emergency.

The Colorado based Artists' Charitable Fund assists American painters & sculptors living anywhere in the United States by paying a portion of their medical/dental/eye-care bills such as purchasing a wheelchair, paying for eye surgery, providin

The Colorado based Artists' Charitable Fund assists American painters & sculptors living anywhere in the United States by paying a portion of their medical/dental/eye-care bills such as purchasing a wheelchair, paying for eye surgery, providing funding for artificial limbs, and paying partial medical expenses for cancer treatment. If you are an artist who needs financial assistance because of medical, fire or other disaster, send Judy an email (cnynsprt@aol.com) or call her at 970-577-0509.

Since its inception in 1963, the mission of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts has been to encourage, sponsor, & promote innovative work in the arts created & presented by individuals, groups, & organizations. For as long as The FCA

Since its inception in 1963, the mission of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts has been to encourage, sponsor, & promote innovative work in the arts created & presented by individuals, groups, & organizations. For as long as The FCA Board of Directors determines it is necessary & prudent to do so, the Foundation will disburse $1,000 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 virus.

In the event of an emergency, the Alliance of Artist Communities can offer support for artists by connecting them with our diverse network of residency programs across the country. By providing the time, space, and support that residencies offer,

In the event of an emergency, the Alliance of Artist Communities can offer support for artists by connecting them with our diverse network of residency programs across the country. By providing the time, space, and support that residencies offer, artists can focus on their work, reflect, and renew their creative practice during an especially challenging time.

The Artist + Activist Relief Fund , created by The Soze Foundation, TaskForce and Invisible Hand, will support artists and activists whose work has been impacted by COVID-19. They have distributed $50,000 on grants already and are currently raising

The Artist + Activist Relief Fund, created by The Soze Foundation, TaskForce and Invisible Hand, will support artists and activists whose work has been impacted by COVID-19. They have distributed $50,000 on grants already and are currently raising funds for additional grants. You can be added to a waiting list to be notified about when they will again begin be accepting applications.

The Artists’ Fellowship provides emergency aid to professional fine artists working in drawing, painting, sculpting, installations, graphics, fine art photography and fine art ceramics in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement or unexpec

The Artists’ Fellowship provides emergency aid to professional fine artists working in drawing, painting, sculpting, installations, graphics, fine art photography and fine art ceramics in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement or unexpected extreme hardship. Visual artists who make their livelihood through sales as reported on a Schedule C with a U.S. Federal tax return and with a documented active exhibition history are defined as professional. Assistance is given without expectation of repayment. One does not need to be a member of the Fellowship to receive assistance nor does membership in the Artists' Fellowship entitle one to assistance from the foundation.

Artist Relief is an initiative organized by the Academy of American Poets, Artadia, Creative Capital, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, National YoungArts Foundation, and United States Artists. They have come together in this unprecedent

Artist Relief is an initiative organized by the Academy of American Poets, Artadia, Creative Capital, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, National YoungArts Foundation, and United States Artists. They have come together in this unprecedented moment guided by the understanding that the wellbeing of artists has financial, professional, social, and mental dimensions, and should be fostered with a holistic framework of support. As such, Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19

The Hero Initiative supports comic creators in need. An applicant must have been a working comic book writer, penciler, inker, colorist, or letterer on a work-for-hire basis for no less than 10 years since January 1, 1934. An applicant must demons

The Hero Initiative supports comic creators in need. An applicant must have been a working comic book writer, penciler, inker, colorist, or letterer on a work-for-hire basis for no less than 10 years since January 1, 1934. An applicant must demonstrate to the Hero Disbursement Committee adequate evidence of financial need via verbal and written documentation.

Any individual artist in any discipline whose income has been impacted by COVID19-related cancellations and closures may apply for The Artist Relief Project emergency relief and support. The only requirements are that you must be able to demonstra

Any individual artist in any discipline whose income has been impacted by COVID19-related cancellations and closures may apply for The Artist Relief Project emergency relief and support. The only requirements are that you must be able to demonstrate (1) you are an artist actively working and committed to pursing the arts as a career and (2) you have been negatively financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.