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The pandemic has meant a complete change in the way of life for many people — and performing artists are no exception. There have been no chances for touring musicals or opera concerts with everyone forced to stay home in this public health crisis.  But, while audiences can't go to the artists, the artists are finding ways to use technology to bring the arts to their audiences.  Sing for Hope, a New York City-based nonprofit organization hopes to connect artists and audiences through its new online program, Open Arts. The platform hosts daily virtual performances by musicians, moveme...

Warren, who lives with Asperger syndrome, had been fearing loneliness during the first lockdown. But Rachel, who has worked as a co-ordinator for the supported volunteering project at SAVS for a decade, boosted Warren's spirits with weekly phone calls. 8. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark A Shoebury dad was bursting with pride after his daughters raised more than £2,000 by taking part in a sleepout. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark spent 27 hours outside a Tesco store in Southend. The funds raised were donated to Charlie Boys Angels, the Southend...

Warren, who lives with Asperger syndrome, had been fearing loneliness during the first lockdown. But Rachel, who has worked as a co-ordinator for the supported volunteering project at SAVS for a decade, boosted Warren's spirits with weekly phone calls. 8. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark A Shoebury dad was bursting with pride after his daughters raised more than £2,000 by taking part in a sleepout. Emily Gahagan and Isabelle Clark spent 27 hours outside a Tesco store in Southend. The funds raised were donated to Charlie Boys Angels, the Southend...

Jessica Shaefer. Photo by Miguel Arzabe. In these turbulent times, creativity and empathy are more necessary than ever to bridge divides and find solutions. Artnet News’s Art and Empathy Project is an ongoing investigation into how the art world can help enhance emotional intelligence, drawing insights and inspiration from creatives, thought leaders, and great works of art.    Facebook’s art curator Jessica Shaefer, the daughter of a New York-based artist, was once reluctant to become a part of what she had long viewed as a challenging and veiled industry. But after following her own pu...

Some simply say a few words. Others command the screen with a speech. Or stand in a power pose. Or hold up a sign. No matter who they are or their abilities, residents with disabilities across south-central Minnesota are made to feel like they belong whenever they take part in Wilbur Neuschwander-Frink’s online theater practices. A longtime advocate for people with different needs, Neuschwander-Frink has found a way to overcome the struggles of pandemic life with dozens of her closest friends and acquaintances in recent months. She’s taken theater programs for residents throughout t...