The end of December brought more than just holiday cheer.
The Save Our Stages Act, which is geared toward benefitting the live music industry, passed as part of the COVID-19 Relief Bill. The act will offer financial assistance to live music venues across the country and to local venues like the Heights Theater, 339 W. 19th St., and White Oak Music Hall (WOMH), 2915 N. Main St.
The Save Our Stages Act was supported by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), which began lobbying for the legislation in August of last year, and was headed up by U.S. Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.
Applications open for Artist INC Topeka Sarah Motter
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka artists can now apply for Artist INC Topeka.
ArtsConnect says Artist INC Topeka is an 8-week professional development opportunity for artists that work in all creative disciplines. It said the program provides cutting edge training seminars that address daily business needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face.
According to ArtsConnect, applications are due by Jan. 15, at 11:59 p.m.
ArtsConnect said artists will learn and grow together through artist facilitator mentoring, small group application activities, large group discussions and multi-media lectures. It said participants learn business skills relevant to their art and apply those skills with peers. It said all sessions will be held via Zoom.
City of Houston donates $5 million to local arts groups and creatives Groups such as Houston s A.D. Players received city aid.
Photo by Joey Watkins Photography Houston’s gig economy workers have been hard hit during the pandemic artists and creatives especially so. To that end, several local charities have stepped in to offer aid. Most recently, the Houston Music Foundation gifted $15,000 to area professionals, with funds largely raised by local rap legend, Bun B. Now, the City of Houston has announced a total of $5 million distributed to artists, cultural organizations, music venues, and musicians. The CARES funds were distributed to 691 recipients (226 artists, 308 musicians, 36 music venues, and 121 arts and cultural organizations) via the Mayor s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) in collaboration with Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), and Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA), according to a press release.
Houston awards $5 million to the creative community
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HOUSTON – Houston is providing $5 million to artists, cultural organizations, music venues and musicians for COVID-19 relief.
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) and the Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA), distributed federal CARES funds to 691 recipients. The total includes 226 artists, 308 musicians, 36 music venues and 121 arts and cultural organizations.
The relief grants were offered twice in 2020 in August and November. All funds have been distributed.
A majority of recipients reported that their artistic practice makes up their primary source of income, making these funds critical, according to the city. These grants provide direct support to individuals and businesses that generate economic activity and support the community’s wellbeing.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Dec. 18
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Senior Airman Marisol Salgado, medical technician, administers a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Army Capt. Rebecca Parrish, a COVID-19 intensive care unit nurse, Dec. 17, 2020 at Brooke Army Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Parrish was the first BAMC staff member to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (U.S. Army photo by Corey Toye) (Brooke Army Medical Center)
Here are things to know for Friday, Dec. 18:
1. Former HPD captain arrested in bizarre conspiracy case unable to be arraigned due to COVID-19
Since Tuesday, there have been nationwide headlines involving former HPD Captain Mark Aguirre. The 63-year-old is accused of ramming David Zuniga, an air conditioning repairman, off the road and holding him at gunpoint.