Arts Workers Built Mutual Aid Networks to Get Through the Pandemic. As Need Remains High, Some Are Becoming Permanent Endeavors
Many of the fundraisers closed their wallets in December, but the need for help has continued. That s why others are sticking around for good.
April 8, 2021
Kaylyn Kilkuskie, an Abrons Arts Center artist, prepares groceries for families in need throughout the Lower East Side on October 6, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Paula Santos never trained as an accountant, but for the past year, she’s been responsible for distributing more than $110,000 among arts workers who lost their jobs during the pandemic through the Museum Workers Relief Fund. It became a second job for the museum educator, who has volunteered upwards of 20 hours a week processing hundreds of applications and connecting workers with $500 grants.
Help is here with $16.2 billion for venues, theaters, and more
Vermont Business Magazine The US Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today, April 8, 2021 at 12 pm EDT for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shutter their doors a year ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Concerts, plays, dance performances, movie premieres, museum exhibits – these are the lifeblood of culture and community, and often the anchor for travel, tourism and neighborhood food and retail stores. We know that for the stage and venue operators across the nation that help make this culture happen, the pandemic has been devastating. Too many have been forced to lower the final curtain on their bu
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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Being able to retain all staff during the pandemic played a role in the Westmoreland Museum of American Art again achieving accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.
Alliance accreditation brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement, according to a release.
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