Please find here are a collection of worldwide tips, links and resources to support you through the COVID-19 Crisis.
If you know of anything to add please email it to holly@WorldFringe.com
INFO BELOW FOR - Asia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA
GLOBAL LINKS AND NEWS
BBC Article - Coronavirus: How is the UK planning for an outbreak? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-51632801What does Coronavirus mean for the events industry? From Lewis Silkin, Creative Industries Lawyers- https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/what-does-coronavirus-mean-for-the-events-industry
World Health organisation up to date info - https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Brunswick Arts has created a list of cultural institutions and events affected by Coronavirus globally - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wg3pgWjG9fU4b_0mq_ohyn8lH55dbSPGdM3dUGADgvc/edit#gid=0
Helpful article with legal advice on cancellation policies from Legal Advisors Irwin Mitchell - https://imbusiness.passle.net/post/102g1ha/coronavirus-update-cancellation-and-getting-it-right-our-faqs
IFACCA - International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies - https://ifacca.org/en/news/2020/03/12/acorns-397-global-responses-covid-19-arts-and-cult/
NESTA - The impact of COVID-19 on arts and cultural charities -https://www.nesta.org.uk/blog/impact-covid-19-arts-and-cultural-charities/
IFEA - International Festivals & Events Association list or resources -https://www.ifea.com/p/resources/ifea-coronavirus-resources
Post-Pandemic, Which Cultural Entity Types Are People More Likely to Revisit? – March 25, 2020
http://www.colleendilen.com/2020/03/25/how-is-covid-19-impacting-likelihood-to-attend-different-cultural-entities-data/?fbclid=IwAR18nNi-FPxBiFXLlfbg4TouaXnZts5AKrTxHjMYd4SiKFNhZZKZwWBW-oc
The organization has increased its support for the Arts & Cultural Sector to HK$55 million to help relieve the financial burden of the arts sector during this difficult period. Information on how to apply is on the org’s website.
Singapore Sets up Funding for Arts and Culture Sector amid COVID-19 Outbreak
About S$1.6 million will be set aside for the arts and culture sector as part of a support for the community amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and to prepare the sector for “post-disease recovery.”
A resource hub for available cash support. Things are moving fast in this space and they’ll try and keep this updated with changes and new initiatives. As the title suggests, this is separated by federal, state and local.
Art in Times of Emergency — Resources for Australian Creative Practitioners, Part I (Medium article) The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the Australian arts and cultural sector hard. Event cancellations and indefinite venue closures mean disruption to work, creative practices and incomes. The aim of Art in Times of Emergency — Resources for Australian Creative Practitioners is to be a non-exhaustive set of resources providing guidance, tips and links to initiatives that may support you, as workers and organisations, in that sector.
Australia Council Resilience Fund The 2020 Resilience Fund is designed to provide emergency relief to support the livelihoods, practice and operations of Australian artists, groups and organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to apply for the Centrelink coronavirus supplement as a sole trader
The Federal Government has announced a supplement to Jobseeker payments from 27 April, with some waived requirements for sole traders. Here's how to get started on your application
IFEA - International Festivals & Events Association list or resources -https://www.ifea.com/p/resources/ifea-coronavirus-resources
Post-Pandemic, Which Cultural Entity Types Are People More Likely to Revisit? – March 25, 2020
http://www.colleendilen.com/2020/03/25/how-is-covid-19-impacting-likelihood-to-attend-different-cultural-entities-data/?fbclid=IwAR18nNi-FPxBiFXLlfbg4TouaXnZts5AKrTxHjMYd4SiKFNhZZKZwWBW-oc
Asia
Hong Kong Arts Development CouncilThe organization has increased its support for the Arts & Cultural Sector to HK$55 million to help relieve the financial burden of the arts sector during this difficult period. Information on how to apply is on the org’s website.
Singapore Sets up Funding for Arts and Culture Sector amid COVID-19 Outbreak
About S$1.6 million will be set aside for the arts and culture sector as part of a support for the community amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and to prepare the sector for “post-disease recovery.”
Australia
APRA AMCOS COVID-19 funding sources and assistance for creatives: federal, state and localA resource hub for available cash support. Things are moving fast in this space and they’ll try and keep this updated with changes and new initiatives. As the title suggests, this is separated by federal, state and local.
Art in Times of Emergency — Resources for Australian Creative Practitioners, Part I (Medium article) The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the Australian arts and cultural sector hard. Event cancellations and indefinite venue closures mean disruption to work, creative practices and incomes. The aim of Art in Times of Emergency — Resources for Australian Creative Practitioners is to be a non-exhaustive set of resources providing guidance, tips and links to initiatives that may support you, as workers and organisations, in that sector.
Australia Council Resilience Fund The 2020 Resilience Fund is designed to provide emergency relief to support the livelihoods, practice and operations of Australian artists, groups and organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to apply for the Centrelink coronavirus supplement as a sole trader
The Federal Government has announced a supplement to Jobseeker payments from 27 April, with some waived requirements for sole traders. Here's how to get started on your application
Belgium
Flanders Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Self-employed persons and assistants in the main occupation and assisting spouses who have to stop their activity due to the coronavirus can receive financial benefits.Wallonia-Brussels Federation Information on aid for artists negatively impacted by event and job cancellations and/or postponements related to COVID-19.
A new policy statement for the arts in Flanders: A summary - link
Manifeste pour soutenir les travailleurs et travailleuses de la culture - link
Canada
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking "immediate, significant and decisive action" to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.
COVID-19 Resources For The Theatre Community in Alberta
Theatre Alberta is monitoring information about COVID-19 as it pertains to the theatre community in Alberta.
Where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdown
This continuously updated list will direct you to the resources you may need right now. This list will be updated as more resources become available.
COVID-19 Relief Research Links and resources.
General and Emergency Fund Resources, Information Resources, and if you have funds to donate, where those funds might be best used. (Not sure how often this list is updated)
A number of large Finnish foundations, the Ministry of Education and Culture, and Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) are working together to grant swift assistance to arts and culture professionals who have been hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Funding totalling approximately EUR 1.5 million will be apportioned during April via the Arts Promotion Centre (Taike). Foundations will also grant significant sums in aid through their own channels.
French Government’s Measures for Temporary Workers and Employees in the Cultural Sector
Muriel Pénicaud, Minister of Labor, and Franck Riester, Minister of Culture, have announced exceptional measures to support intermittent workers and employees in the cultural sector in the context of the health crisis.
Pays de la Loire Region Coronavirus Emergency Plan
This €50 million plan would be devoted to supporting the local economy --- €25 million in immediately available credits in the form of existing support systems and €25 million in new measures and credits, including €2 million in support of cultural and sports associations. The Pays de la Loire covers the area to the south of Brittany and Normandy, along the lower stretches of the river Loire.
French Government Containment System Certifications
On March 16, 2020, the French Government decided to take measures to minimize contact and travel. “A containment system has been in place since Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m., for a minimum of fifteen days. Travel is prohibited except in the following cases and only if you have a certificate for: 1.) Move from home to work when telework is not possible 2.) Make essential purchases in authorized local shops 3.) Go to a health professional 4.) Travel for child care or to help vulnerable people, or for a compelling family reason, duly justified, on the strict condition of respecting barrier gestures 5.) Exercise only on an individual basis, around the home and without any gathering. Violations of these rules without a certificate will be punished with a fine of 135 euros.”
La FRAAP: quelle politique publique de soutien pour les acteurs culturels de proximité les plus fragiles - link
SNAM: Les Musiciens veulent des actes ! - link
#COVID-19 Les métiers d’art doivent être pris en compte dans les dispositifs d'aides ! - link
Renouvellement des droits des intermittents du spectacle année noire 2020 - link
Culture en danger Lettre ouverte au Président de la République - link
Déclaration commune des organisations d'employeurs et salariés du spectacle vivant et enregistré / via le SYNDEAC - link
Mobilisation et coopération contre le COVID 19 via l'UFISC - link
Pour un fonds unique en faveur des artistes-auteurs - link
Communiqué de presse concernant la SPEDIDAM - link
Corona virus - Égalité des indemnités entre tous les indépendants - link
Appel des artistes et des salariés de la culture (via la FEVIS) - link
Pétition pour le soutien des intermittents - link
The Government of Canada is taking "immediate, significant and decisive action" to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.
COVID-19 Resources For The Theatre Community in Alberta
Theatre Alberta is monitoring information about COVID-19 as it pertains to the theatre community in Alberta.
Where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdown
This continuously updated list will direct you to the resources you may need right now. This list will be updated as more resources become available.
COVID-19 Relief Research Links and resources.
General and Emergency Fund Resources, Information Resources, and if you have funds to donate, where those funds might be best used. (Not sure how often this list is updated)
Finland
Finnish Foundations and Ministry Provide Millions In Emergency Aid For Cultural Sector in DistressA number of large Finnish foundations, the Ministry of Education and Culture, and Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) are working together to grant swift assistance to arts and culture professionals who have been hard hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Funding totalling approximately EUR 1.5 million will be apportioned during April via the Arts Promotion Centre (Taike). Foundations will also grant significant sums in aid through their own channels.
France
Institut Français COVID-19 Resources This French institute, that promotes French culture abroad, while promoting artistic exchanges and dialogue between cultures, has compiled several available resources for French artists and those employed in cultural sectors.French Government’s Measures for Temporary Workers and Employees in the Cultural Sector
Muriel Pénicaud, Minister of Labor, and Franck Riester, Minister of Culture, have announced exceptional measures to support intermittent workers and employees in the cultural sector in the context of the health crisis.
Pays de la Loire Region Coronavirus Emergency Plan
This €50 million plan would be devoted to supporting the local economy --- €25 million in immediately available credits in the form of existing support systems and €25 million in new measures and credits, including €2 million in support of cultural and sports associations. The Pays de la Loire covers the area to the south of Brittany and Normandy, along the lower stretches of the river Loire.
French Government Containment System Certifications
On March 16, 2020, the French Government decided to take measures to minimize contact and travel. “A containment system has been in place since Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m., for a minimum of fifteen days. Travel is prohibited except in the following cases and only if you have a certificate for: 1.) Move from home to work when telework is not possible 2.) Make essential purchases in authorized local shops 3.) Go to a health professional 4.) Travel for child care or to help vulnerable people, or for a compelling family reason, duly justified, on the strict condition of respecting barrier gestures 5.) Exercise only on an individual basis, around the home and without any gathering. Violations of these rules without a certificate will be punished with a fine of 135 euros.”
La FRAAP: quelle politique publique de soutien pour les acteurs culturels de proximité les plus fragiles - link
SNAM: Les Musiciens veulent des actes ! - link
#COVID-19 Les métiers d’art doivent être pris en compte dans les dispositifs d'aides ! - link
Renouvellement des droits des intermittents du spectacle année noire 2020 - link
Culture en danger Lettre ouverte au Président de la République - link
Déclaration commune des organisations d'employeurs et salariés du spectacle vivant et enregistré / via le SYNDEAC - link
Mobilisation et coopération contre le COVID 19 via l'UFISC - link
Pour un fonds unique en faveur des artistes-auteurs - link
Communiqué de presse concernant la SPEDIDAM - link
Corona virus - Égalité des indemnités entre tous les indépendants - link
Appel des artistes et des salariés de la culture (via la FEVIS) - link
Pétition pour le soutien des intermittents - link
Germany
GEMA Corona Aid Fund The German performance rights organization has created a $43 million fund for composers, lyricists, music publishers and songwriter members negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Depending on how one is personally affected, members can apply for transitional aid of up to EUR 5,000.
The Luxembourg Government – COVID-19 Efforts The Ministry of The Economy has established a website and hotline for information and recommendations for businesses
Queer Relief (Berlin) Created by the queer community in Berlin, this application was created to help offer support for those who are vulnerable to COVID-19. Applicants who are on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, womxn, sex workers, refugees, and other marginalized individuals (i.e. BiPoC) will receive priority.
Petition: Help for Freelancer and Artists during the Corona Shutdown This petition seeks to urge Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz immediate financial help for freelancers and people from the creative scene, for example in the form of “1.) Non-bureaucratic bridging money, for example in the form of a temporary (unconditional) basic income 2.) Aid fund to quickly compensate for lost income, e.g. connected to the artists' social security fund (but expressly NOT limited to its members, since all freelancers are equally affected) and 3.) A short-time work benefit, in which the net income from the last available tax assessment is based on a monthly support payment by the tax offices.”
Emergency aid fund for Berlin's artists - link
Hilfen für Freiberufler und Künstler während des Corona-Shutdowns - link
Italy
Fondazione Centro Studi Doc has set up this Change.org petition advocating Italy’s President and government to extend immediate emergency relief to the artistic community
ACTA - Le proposte di Acta per sostenere i lavoratori indipendenti durante e dopo l’emergenza Covid-19 - link
Italian museum directors demand national fund for culture - link
To support precarious workers and freelancers - link
Appello per sostegno urgente ai lavoratori dello spettacolo - link
Japan
Working Group of the Japan Association for Cultural Policy Research and the Japan Association for Cultural Economics: “Proposals for the Cultural field impacted by covid-19” including urgent recommendation on policy and measure to the Agency for Cultural Affairs. - linkNew Zealand
COVID-19 Resources for NZ Music/Film Production IndustryThis is a work-in-progress collection of resources available to those in the NZ production industries facing unprecedented pressure as a result of COVID-19 prevention measures. There are resources here that could be useful for buskers and freelancers as well.
Poland
Poland’s Culture Promotion FundPoland’s Ministry of Culture and National Heritage is offering social assistance from The Culture Promotion Fund can be obtained by artists who are in a difficult financial situation.
Philippines
Artists, cultural workers call for immediate assistance amid lockdown - linkPortugal
Carta Aberta: Os invisíveis da Cultura - linkRussia
Online petition by independent artists and producers and addressed to the Government of the Russian Federation with the request to support the independent culture and art sector in times of crisis followed due to coronavirus - linkSpain
Cómo solicitar la nueva prestación extraordinaria para autónomos afectados por el COVID-19In Spain there isn't anything specifically for artists, but people registered as freelancers ("autonomo") can apply for help, they're supposed to get 75% of their income (paid monthly, calculated from the tax report for the same period last year). All the circus people I know who have applied have done it with their accountant, but if anyone needs the necessary links it can all be found here.
Informe de situación de los Artistas Visuales y medidas ante la crisis del COVID-19 - link
Mobilisation of the sector to ask for extraordinary measures - link
Suspensión inmediata del pago de autónomos mientras dure la crisis del coronavirus - link
The Netherlands
ZZP'ers hebben óók recht op financiële bijstand na de Coronacrisis - linkUnited Kingdom
Arts Council England Financial support for artists, creative practitioners and freelancersGrants of up to £2,500 to creative practitioners of many art forms. They are making £20 million available to individuals working in the cultural sector, including artists, creative practitioners and freelancers.
UK Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources — This document is a collection of links to resources to help freelance creatives and artists during the current Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Good Finance — includes a huge number of resources for where small businesses, nonprofits and charities can get funding.
Corona Response for Event Organisers – This document is to capture the knowledge, insights, learnings and useful resources generated via that group to share with others for collective benefit. Feel free to share this document but do not alter it.
UK Government - latest stats and what to do - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
UK Government – Coronavirus action plan: a guide to what you can expect across the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan/coronavirus-action-plan-a-guide-to-what-you-can-expect-across-the-uk
UK Government - guidance for employers and businesses - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19Resource Directory for Covid-19
A useful map which plots confirmed cases at an Upper Tier Local Authority level - so useful for assessing potential impacts to shows within your areas -https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
The UK Government has set up a webpage offering information on financial support, school and business closures, small business support, and health-related updates.
New Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) helpline launched to help businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Help Musicians’ Health and Welfare team offers structured support to professional musicians in times of personal crisis. Their approach is “person-centered; building tailored support around an individual’s specific needs.” Help Musicians is unable to replace lost earnings. But they are able to provide financial support in cases of significant financial hardship as well as signposting for debt/welfare-related issues. The organization also provides financial assistance for health interventions and access to music specialist health assessments for performance-related health issues. Applicants who live in the United Kingdom who have savings that do not exceed £16,000 (rare exceptions may be made; for example, the limit is a higher £20,000 for retirees) should apply.
Emergency legal advice for music venues. The organization allows every venue in the country to access free legal and expert advice on licensing, planning, development, noise, and even tenancy issues.
Find advice and read latest news on Coronavirus for musicians
The Association of Independent Promoters (AIP) is a new not for profit trade association bringing together independent promoters from across the UK. Our aim is to represent, empower and provide a vital support network to promoters.
For the UK government to provide economic assistance to businesses and staff employed in the events industry, who are suffering unforeseen financial challenges that could have a profound effect on hundreds of thousands of people employed in the sector.
This Change.org petition is asking the government to create a Temporary Income Protection Fund to support freelancers through the Coronavirus crisis. The idea is for a time-limited, targeted injection of funds to keep businesses afloat over the coming months and cover basic income costs like food and rent.
The Scottish government has announced a £350m fund for councils, charities, businesses and community groups. Roughly £45 million will be added to the existing Scottish Welfare Fund which makes community grants and crisis grants to those in immediate need. In addition, £20 million will be allocated to a Third Sector Resilience Fund, £40 million to the Supporting Communities Fund to support the rapidly growing and inspiring community efforts at a local level; £70m will be allocated to a Food Fund and £50 million will be given to the Wellbeing Fund which will help charities and others who require additional capacity to work with at-risk people.
The Civic Theatre in Dublin has created this fund to provide financial relief to Irish artists experiencing lost income related to COVID-19. Small grants of up to €500 will be paid rapidly on a first-come, first-served basis to affected artists and groups.
For Staff Care –
How UK employers can prepare for Coronavirus TOOLKIT– https://www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/how-employers-can-prepare-for-coronavirus-in-the-uk
Free government helpline for people who do not have symptoms but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816.
USA
NEA - National Endowment for the Arts - List of Resources https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizationsCOVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources, emergency funding
This is a pretty overwhelming list. So look for funding for your discipline and your city/state first, before going on.
Artist Relief Fund
Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) aren’t new. They’ve always been available in the event of a disaster. Borrowers can receive $10,000 in an emergency grant cash advance that can be forgiven if spent on paid leave, maintaining payroll, increased costs due to supply chain disruption, mortgage or lease payments or repaying obligations that cannot be met due to revenue loss. An article explaining more.
Actor’s Fund Assistance
Free and confidential social service programs are available nationally and address a wide array of challenges faced by people in performing arts and entertainment. Professional social workers offer counselling and support groups, education, emergency financial assistance, and practical help.
Creative Capital's List of Arts Resources
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, we have created a list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals. We will continue to update this list over the next few months.
Alliance of Artists Communities
Relief resource for individual artists, possibility to receive an emergency grant up to $1,000.
Medium article: This Money is For You. Please Take It. A list of several places to get funding, including advice on why you should apply to each fund, and updates.
10,000+ Artists and Creative Workers Report Widespread Job, Income Loss Due to COVID-19 - https://ifacca.org/en/news/2020/04/24/10000-artists-and-creative-workers-report-widespre/
In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the U.S. Performing Arts Sector, Requests Assistance from USCIS and Department of State - link
Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund are standing up for the arts in America during COVID-19 (19 March) - link
Thanks to those organisations who have helped shape this list - Fringe Festivals worldwide, NESTA, ACE, BUSKING PROJECT, NRTF, IFACCA, IFEA, Grammy Awards, On the Move
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