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.
Calling Artists and Makers for Artists Sunday Marketplace
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut will connect artists registered for Artists Sunday with shoppers leading up to and including November 29th -the day of the event and during the holiday season.
Friday: CT to Roll Back to Phase 2.1
As Governor Lamont announced earlier this week, the entire state will move to Phase 2.1 on Friday, November 6 at 12:01 a.m.
COVID RELIEF FUND FOR THE ARTS
The COVID Relief Fund for the Arts program is now open for applications. The deadline to submit an application is November 3, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
Please note that revisions have been made to the guidelines since the program’s announcement on 10/19. We encourage you to carefully review all information.
GOVERNOR LAMONT CREATES PROGRAM TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program to Give $5,000 Grants to Eligible Small Businesses and Nonprofits.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CONNECTICUT’S ARTS COMMUNITY AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Governor Ned Lamont announced today that the State of Connecticut will be providing up to $9 million in grants to certain nonprofit arts organizations in the state to help them recover more quickly from the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest Reopening Guidelines
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SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less
Artists Sunday™ Artists Sign-up
You must be an original artist or craftsmen to participate as an artist. Participation is free. If you are not the artist (such as stores or galleries), then you do not qualify as an Artists Sunday Artist.
Online Sales and e-Commerce for Craft Artists
Join a conversation with two artists who have thrived in selling work digitally. Learn how to sell on your own site or through a third party host (e.g. Etsy), how to engage customers and bring sales year round.
Now Accepting Letters of Intent for CHEFA Cultural Relief Grants
CT Humanities and the Connecticut Office of the Arts are honored to partner to provide relief funding to nonprofit arts, humanities, and cultural organizations that are:
-continuing to provide arts and humanities programs and services but are facing financial hardship resulting from COVID-19, …
Call for Artists! Deadline October 9th ~ The Arts Are > Greater Than.
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is asking artists to contribute to an online show meant to uplift and show the strength of community members during the crises of the past year.
Best Practices in Strategic Partnerships Webinar
Many nonprofit organizations are increasingly engaging in strategic partnerships to help provide higher-quality programs and services, leverage funding, broaden or strengthen impact, and improve administrative efficiency.
