Relief & Response Resources
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund
- Maryland COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund – Workforce Development and Adult Learning
- Full Maryland COVID-19 Relief Resources and Business Restrictions
- NEA Shared List of Resources for Arts & Cultural Organizations and Professionals/Individuals
- 5 Tech Companies Offering Free Remote Work Platforms & Programs Due to Coronavirus
- Performing Arts Readiness Resources
- National Association for Arts’ Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER) Resources
- ArtsReady Resources
- Prepare Your Organization for the Coronoavirus Outbreak – Event Safety Alliance Webinar
- Cyber Security, Anti-Virus, and Remote Work Resources
- Arts and Culture Sector Can Prepare for the Coronavirus in the United States
- Digital Marketing and Communications Resources for Organizations Affected by COVID-19
- Grantmakers In The Arts Resource List
- Theater Communications Group (TCG) Webinar – Coronavirus Preparation and Planning
- American Alliance of Museums
- League of American Orchestras Classical Music Resources and Templates
- Small Business Administration Resources
- Our response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Ford Foundation
- How to Transition to a Virtual Workplace Overnight – Fractured Atlas
- Covid-19 Related Malware, Computer Viruses and Phishing Scams
Individual Artists & Scholars-Specific Resources
- COVID-19 Emergency Wherewithal Relief Grants – Washington Project for the Arts and the Warhol Foundation
- Anonymous Was a Woman Emergency Relief Grant
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund
- Howlaround: Artists in the Time of Pandemic – Webinar Recording
- Freelance Artist & Scholars Resources
- Cyber Security, Anti-Virus, and Remote Work Resources
- NEA Shared List of Resources for Arts & Cultural Organizations and Professionals/Individuals
- 5 Tech Companies Offering Free Remote Work Platforms & Programs Due to Coronavirus
- Emergency Grants – Foundation for Contemporary Arts
- Emergency Grants – New York Foundation for the Arts
- Emergency Grants – Women Arts
- Emergency Relief Programs – Alliance of Artists Communities
- AGMA Relief Fund
- Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance (not just for actors)
- Shade Literary Arts Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund (national)
- Local 802 Emergency Relief (musicians)
- Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
- COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Learners
- Coronavirus and Your Insurance Program – DanceUSA
- Our response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Ford Foundation
- How to Transition to a Virtual Workplace Overnight – Fractured Atlas
- Smithsonian Learning Lab! Online resource
- The Ghostlight Fund
COVID-19 State and County Restrictions, Updates and Recommendations
- Maryland Gov. Hogan Announces Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
- Governor Hogan Closes Maryland Schools and Restricts Public Events over 250 people
- County Executive Elrich Closes Recreation Centers and Libraries through March 31
- American University Closes DC Campus for the Remainder of the Spring Semester
- Live Updates: Coronavirus Cancels Schools, Cherry Blossom Parade; DMV Cases Double Every 2 Days
- WMATA Decreases Service for Metro Rail and Bus Service in Response to COVID-19
- How to Transition to a Virtual Workplace Overnight – Fractured Atlas
- Smithsonian Learning Lab! Online resource
General COVID-19 Information and Prevention Resources
- CDC Resources – Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
- Montgomery County Government Resources
- Maryland Government Resources
- Maryland Department of Health K-12 Resources for Coronavirus
- NPR What You Need to Know to Prepare and Prevent Coronavirus
- Paid Leave Provisions Included in Bipartisan Federal COVID-19 Relief Package
COVID-19 Effects on The Arts & Humanities
- So Many Unrecoverable Costs: How Coronavirus is Altering The DMV’s Arts Scene
- Strathmore, BSO Cancel Concerts
- Local Theaters See Drop in Ticket Sales, Probably Due to Coronavirus
- Arts & Cultural Organizations Close Their Doors Due to Coronavirus
- Kennedy Center Cancels all Programs and Events through March 31
- How COVID-19 is Affecting the World’s Cultural Institutions
- Close The Theater, Close The Opera, Close the Concert Halls, NOW!
- Coronavirus the Smithsonian and the Cherry Blossom Festival
- Dance Magazine – The Dance World and Coronavirus
- The Washington Post – Spread Coronavirus is Shuttering Film Sets Closing Down Movie Theaters Impacting Ticket Sales
- Coronavirus and Movies Theaters, What to Expect
- The Hill – NSO Cancels Tour in Japan due to Coronavirus
- Billboard – Concerts Cancelled due to Coronavirus
- New York’s Major Cultural Institutions Close Their Doors Due to Outbreak
- Broadway Theaters Close all Performances Due to Coronavirus
- Social Justice In A Time Of Social Distancing
- From Coughing Fits to Closings, Cultural World Girds for Coronavirus
- $1.6 million set aside for arts and culture sector amid COVID-19 outbreak
- Consultants Fear Coronavirus Will Hurt Fundraising, Survey Shows
Prevention Measures for Program Attendees and Participants from AFTA
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and care takers.
- Wash your hands often and vigorously with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- If you travel often, CDC has specific guidance for travelers here.
- It is currently flu season, so get your flu vaccine if you haven’t already.