COVID-19 RESOURCES
last updated 3/31/2022
Mental Health Resources to Help Prevent Creative and Professional Burnout. Creative and professional burnout — due to heavy workloads, long hours and lack of resources — affect 64 percent of tech professionals, according to ISACA’s Tech Workforce 2020 report.
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President Joe Biden has just signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, paving the way for much-needed COVID-19-related relief and support for the recovery. Another $1.25 billion has been added to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, bringing total funding for the program to $16.25 billion. Plus, an additional $840 million will support the capacity of SBA to administer programs like SVOG
Eligible entities include:
- Live venue operators or promoters
- Theatrical producers
- Live performing arts organization operators
- Relevant museum operators, zoos and aquariums who meet specific criteria
- Motion picture theater operators
- Talent representatives, and
- Each business entity owned by an eligible entity that also meets the eligibility requirements
The venue must have been in operation as of February 29, 2020, and the venue or promoter must not have received a Paycheck Protection Program loan on or after December 27, 2020.
The SBA still is working on details of the program, and the application period has not yet opened. For more information, click here.
GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS: These grants support arts projects that use the arts to unite and heal in response to current events; celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage; invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values; and enrich humanity.
Congress Passes Covid-19 Relief Bill With Funding for Live Music Venues: Legislation allocates $15 billion in funding to “venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions” as Save Our Stages act is folded into $900 billion stimulus bill
Cuyahoga CARES for Artists and Small Performing Arts Businesses: Cuyahoga County has announced that $4 million in funding will be made available to arts and culture through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”).
CERF+: This fund is essential to our rapid and effective response to those artists who are suffering severe health impacts from the coronavirus, ensuring that CERF+ has the funds necessary to respond to this unprecedented crisis.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance: Grants up to $10,000. Each member of your business may receive $1,000. Apply with your EIN or SSN.
CARES ACT: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act addresses the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating economic impact. There are several important provisions included in this vital legislation that will help many people, including those in the arts.
 Artist Relief: COVID19 crisis grants available to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19
 Ohio Citizens for the Arts: Information and Resources for the Creative Sector: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: What it Means for Music Creators
 FINIMPACT: Small Business Survival Guide to Combat COVID-19
 National Resources For Musicians: With numerous bands and artists now facing an uncertain future due to the still escalating coronavirus panic, Billboard has put together a list of organizations and resources working to help musicians stay on their feet and navigate a difficult situation.
 Greater Columbus Arts Council: Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council) program is designed to assist artists of all disciplines living in Franklin County with the financial impacts of COVID-19.
 State-by-State Resource Guide: Billboard has compiled a list of resources at both the national and state levels, including more than four dozen relief funds.
 Ohio Arts Council COVID-19: The Ohio Arts Council understands the connection of community, art, and culture in cities and towns big and small. We are also acutely aware that the current health concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) present unique challenges that impact the arts and cultural sector.
NAPAMA: This page contains a variety of information and action resources for agents, managers, and self-represented artists compiled by NAPAMA surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The OAPN Board of Directors is closely monitoring the recent outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and considers the health and well-being of its members, artists and conference attendees with the highest priority. This afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an update in the state of Ohio outlining the steps being taken by the state to address this national health crisis. We are taking these measures seriously, and are closely following the guidance and requirements of local, state and national authorities.
To that end, we are continuing our planning for the 2020 Conference in October 2020. For those members who are concerned about the cancellation of our fall conference, the OAPN Board of Directors will continue to monitor the COVID-19 health threat, and determine the appropriate steps to take as these first official actions by the state of Ohio to address the spread of COVID-19 are deployed.
In the event you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms (notably fever, cough, and breathing issues), we strongly request that you stay home and take good care of yourself. Please follow the precautions and preventive measures as recommended by the Ohio Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control, which include but are not limited to:
• wash your hands often with soap and water
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• avoid close contact with people who are sick
• and please stay home when you are sick
Thank you,
Jessica Rosenblatt, Executive Director
Gary Minyard, President
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