Updated news and information for the arts industry related to the coronavirus. Find federal, regional, and state resources, economic impact assessments, emergency relief efforts, and guidelines for re-opening. We’ll keep compiling the news as we get it and updating this page.
Cultural Alliance Local Survey
Live or work in Greater Danbury? Help us understand the impact of COVID-19 for the Arts Sector in Western Connecticut. It only takes 3 minutes!
Americans for the Arts National Survey
Collecting data about the impact of the spread in the Art sector across the country. Help make sure Western Connecticut is counted!
CARES Act
The Arts Action Fund updated information on the CARES Act Funds. Great for nonprofit arts org, a governmental arts agency, a commercial arts company, a self-employed individual artist.
covid-19 ALERTS
Since mid-March, 2020 we’re sending COVID-19 related information to the arts sector as we get it. Not receiving the alerts? Get on list! In the meantime, check out what you’ve missed down below in date order and in the following categories.
PPP Loan Forgiveness Seminar
The long-awaited Treasury guidelines and application form on loan forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have finally been released.
REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES WEBINAR
Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean, Yale School of Public and his extensive team of public health researchers offer arts organizations, venues, staff, and boards direction on how to reopen through the lens of public health.
PPP Assists Over 230,000 in New England
The SBA recently released an updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Report detailing total data from both rounds of PPP funding through May 16.
Updated PPP Information
As of May 16, 2020, 4,341,145 PPP loans have been approved nationwide totaling $513,271,137,359 from 5,496 lenders.
Curators Impact Survey
Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Supporters, I hope this message finds you well during…
Infrared Thermometers
Infrared Thermometers Now Available to Connecticut Small Businesses and Nonprofits Lisa Scails | May 15, 2020 In partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry...
Event Safety Guide for Music Presenters
Event Safety Guide and Webinar for Live Music Presenters Lisa Scails | May 14, 2020 Folk Alliance International is proud to support the distribution of The Event Safety Alliance...
Relief to Non-Salaried Workers
Tri-State Relief Fund to Support Non-Salaried Workers in the Visual Arts Lisa Scails | May 14, 2020 The Tri-State Relief Fund to Support Non-Salaried Workers in the Visual Arts...
Self-Certification Required
Self-Certification Required Prior to Reopening on May 20 Lisa Scails | May 14, 2020 As a follow up to last week’s release of the reopening rules, businesses and non-profits...
CT’s Arts & Culture Industry Guidelines for Operating
CT's Arts & Culture Industry Guidelines for Operating During COVID-19 Lisa Scails | May 13, 2020 The Connecticut Office of the Arts, in partnership with the CT Arts Alliance...
CARES Act for Arts Organizations
CARES Act Emergency Relief Grants for Arts Organizations Lisa Scails | May 13, 2020 The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is accepting applications for its CARES Act...
Reopen Guide Available
Reopen Resource Guide Now Available Lisa Scails | May 18, 2020 Working with community and business leaders from around the state, we developed a guide to help small businesses...
