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COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations

We have a curated list of links to information and resources to help the arts sector. This page is updated as information is received. Please share this information with anyone it may help.

COVID-19 Resources for the Arts

Share Your Voice on the Importance of the Arts in our State Economy - Take the State's Business Survey

Are you an arts business owner or nonprofit leader? The State of Nebraska, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the University of Nebraska and other partners are conducting a survey to understand the impact coronavirus has had on revenue and workforce in order to find the best ways to support the business and nonprofit community during this crisis.

At the time of this article writing, the "Arts, Entertainment and Recreation" Industry represents 4.18% of the 2,800 respondents to the survey. Please help share the impact of coronavirus on the arts by completing the survey; it will have an important impact on including the arts and culture in future policy decisions.

Make you voice heard HERE.

Events in a Social Distance Nebraska

Many organizations are adapting their programs to help you enjoy the arts. Here are just a few:

- American Midwest Ballet: Online Dance Classes

- Community Players: Hold, Please

- Film Streams: Home Movies

- Fred Simon Gallery: Joe McHale Exhibition

- Joslyn Art Museum: Art from Afar

- Lied Center for Performing Arts: Lied Live Online

- Minden Opera House: The Empty Opera House

- Norfolk Arts Center: Virtual Classes

- Omaha Community Playhouse: Dinner & A Play at Home

- Omaha Performing Arts: Online at O-pa

- Omaha Symphony: Symphony | Anywhere

- Opera Omaha: #VirtualOperaOmaha

- The Bay: Bayside Online

CARES Act grants from the Nebraska Arts Council

This Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) was recently notified of their allocation of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funds from the CARES Act. NAC is in the process of setting up systems for allocating CARES Act funds to arts organizations of all sizes throughout Nebraska. They intend to grant out 100% of the funds received from the NEA to help general operating support. The grantmaking and application process should be in place by the end of April, with grants awarded within weeks after that. When finalized, information about the CARES Act grants will be posted to the NAC website: artscouncil.nebraska.gov/grants.

Humanities Nebraska has also been notified of their CARES Act allocation from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Their application and grantmaking process will be posted to their website: humanitiesnebraska.org/grants.

A good resource for learning about arts happening in Nebraska is the Platte River Bard Podcast. During these tumultuous times, you will find the Podcast serving as a resource and keeping you informed of the artists who are creating for you online. Find them on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, or search on your favorite podcast App; or you can also just ask Alexa. You can listen through your computer or mobile device at www.platteriverbard.podbean.com. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and their website at www.platteriverbard.com.

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.

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