Advancing the Arts as essential to Life & Learning for All Nebraskans

COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations

Your email inbox, if it is like mine, has been filled with different announcements regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Please find below a curated list of resources to help the creative sector during this time.

But first, to help in our advocacy efforts in sharing your story on how cancellations and postponements are effecting the arts community, please participate in a 5-minute survey from Americans for the Arts that is designed to track the impact of the coronovirus on the creative sector. This will be repeated over time and give us real time data at the national and state level to share with our elected officials. LINK to Americans for the Arts Survey

Arts-related Resources

General Resources

Updates on Bills in the 2020 Unicameral - Legislative Session Suspended

Creative Districts - This bill, sponsored by Senator Megan Hunt, was amended into a priority bill (LB780) of Senator John Stinner and the Appropriations Committee. It was well received by the full Legislature in first round of debate; the amendment and bill passed to the second round of three rounds of debate on 37-0 votes.

"Support the Arts" License Plates - Senator Hunt's bill to create an arts-themed specialty license plate was amended into a priority bill (LB944) of Senator Suzanne Geist and the Transportation & Telecommunications Committee while it was on second round, or Select File, debate. This bill also received great support by the Legislature, moving on to Final Reading with a 43-0 vote.

In light of growing concerns regarding the new coronovirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer announced March 16 that the Legislature will be adjourned until his office reconvenes it. We will continue to monitor the session and keep you updated on these bills.

Be an Advocate for the Arts - Be a part of Nebraskans for the Arts

Nebraskans for the Arts relies on you, our supporters, to do the advocacy we do and keep the arts and creativity growing in Nebraska, including getting information and resources out during times like these. Membership starts at only $25. DONATE NOW and help us share the importance of the arts for better schools and better communities.

Governor's Arts Awards Postponed

In the interest of public health and safety, the Nebraska Arts Council is postponing the Governor's Arts Awards scheduled for March 27 at the Nebraska State Capitol. The ceremony will be rescheduled on a more suitable date in the future.

Juan De La Cruz Wins State Poetry Out Loud

Juan De La Cruz, a senior at Gordon-Rushville High School, was named the 2020 Poetry Out Loud Nebraska State Champion.

Fourteen students from high schools across the state competed for the title on March 8 at the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln.

Jayden Leonard from Thayer Central Community Schools was named first runner-up, and Lauren Hubert from Skutt Catholic High School was named second runner-up.

De La Cruz received $200 and all-expense paid trip with an adult chaperone to compete for the national championship in Washington, DC.

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