Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition

Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts

COVID-19 Resource List for Creatives

These are uncharted times for all of us. Listed below are some important resources that we hope you and your colleagues will find helpful.

If you know of a resource we should add to the list below, please email us that resource: malc.connect(at)mail.com

Be well and stay well.

-The MALC Steering Committee

(Below List was last updated 4.13.20)

Latest updates (4.13.20)

CARES Act Table of Loan, Grant and Compensation Opportunities for the Arts (PDF by Americans for the Arts)

Emergency Arts Funds for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut Filmmakers and Artists
(compiled by NewEnglandFilm.com)

Coronavirus 2020 Artist Relief Funds (comprehensive, well-organized spreadsheet of nearly 100 links by Music Works International)

CARES ACT Resources

NEFA COVID-19 resource page

The Boston Foundation’s Other COVID-19 Resources

Guidance, resources, funding and grants for visual journalists – (World Press Photo)

Videoconferencing Options in the Age of Pandemic – (TidBits newsletter)

Economic Relief for the Creative Community in Federal COVID-19 Relief Bill (MassCreative)

Summary of Relief for Visual Artists available under CARES Act (Illustrators Partnership)

Music Covid Relief (by the Music Covid Relief Community – professional organizations nationally)

Boston Specific Relief (4.3.20)

City of Boston Financial Relief Handbook
(4.2.2020 listing of Local, State, Federal, and Private programs)
City of Boston Small Business Relief Fund
(Boston only, grants from $2500, apply beginning April 6, 2020)
City of Boston Rental Relief Fund
(Boston only, apply beginning April 6, 2020)

COVID-19 Relief and Informational Resources

Massachusetts Cultural Council COVID-19 Resources 
(Relief Fund for MA artists and organizations, public health information)
Massachusetts Production Coalition
(Film/moving images industry- MA unemployment, small business loans, IRS, artist relief fund, health, etc.)
Mass-Creative COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Organizations
(MassCreative’s COVID-19 Resources lists)
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE AND RESPONSE CENTER
(Americans for the Arts – extensive regional and national resources for grants/funding, etc.)
VLA Resource Roundup
(The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MA) resource page for legal and business issues, rights of employees, unemployment, etc.)

Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

Massachusetts Broadcasters Association
(resources for broadcasters and journalists, gov’t and health links)
COVID-19 Resources for Photographers
(extensive list for all creatives, small businesses, banking support, grants, etc.)
ArtsBoston Calendar
(online and streaming event categories to help build audience for organizations and artists)
Massachusetts Health Connector
(extended enrollment for uninsured individuals)

Directories & Databases of Emergency Resources for Artists

COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
Artist Trust
Artist at Risk Connection
Women Arts — Emergency Funds
New York Foundation for the Arts NYFA Emergency Resources
Local 802 AFM

Local Resources

City of Boston Artist Relief Fund 
Cambridge Artist Relief Fund
The Cambridge Covid-19 Emergency Fund (direct financial assistance to individuals and families)

Resources for Greater Boston Theater Community (Individuals & Non-Profits)

Theatre Community Benevolent Fund
Individual theater practitioners and non-profit theater organizations of Greater Boston

Local Resources for Musicians in Massachusetts

Boston Music Maker Relief Fund
Boston Singer’s Resource Emergency Fund
The Passim Emergency Artist Relief Fund (PEAR Fund)

Grants & Financial Assistance for Musicians

Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
Musicians Foundation
MusicCares Foundation
Music Maker Relief Foundation
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Jazz Foundation of America
The Blues Foundation HART Fund
American Guild of Musical Artists
The Actors Fund
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants Program
Rauschenberg Emergency Grant
Gottlieb Emergency Grant Program 

OTHER Non-arts Resources

CoreGives – Children of Restaurant Employees
(grants for food and beverage service employees’ families)

The Greg Hill Foundation | Restaurant Strong Fund
(grants to full-time restaurant workers in Massachusetts who are dependent on wages plus tips)

Safe Grocery Shopping Tips
(Precautions to take whether you shop in-store or online – Consumer Reports)

How to protect yourself from COVID-19
(Tips for your family and community – American Public Health Association)

Coronavirus Resource Hub
(How to protect yourself in all aspects of your daily life – Consumer Reports)

Your Money: A Hub for Help During the Coronavirus Crisis
(Money advice – NYTimes)