Collective aid for cultural workers
From virtual support groups to resource sharing to micro-grants, ground-up "networks of care" have sprung up amid the Covid-19 pandemic to help those in need. One such initiative, known as Collective Aid, supports cultural workers such as independent curators, freelance performers and technicians, particularly those struggling to support their families. It is a joint initiative by four art spaces and collectives - Grey Projects, Coda Culture, Inter-Mission and soft/WALL/studs. Since September, it has given out more than 20 emergency micro-grants (ranging from $100 to $500) and also offers fre...
Source: straitstimes.com