Information and Guidance for Artists, Organisations and Freelancers
In our recent survey, we asked you what you needed right now. In response to what you told us, we have pulled together some information and advice for artists, organisations and freelancers impacted by COVID-19.
Please get in touch if you would like to add something to this page, or have a question: [email protected].
RESOURCES FROM SUNDERLAND CULTURE
We have been asking the facilitators leading our online creative industry support sessions to produce resources for people who may not be able to attend.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media expert, The Culture Vulture has talks about The “New Normal” Digital Landscape, with handy hints and tips for individual creative practitioners, businesses and organisations navigating the new online world.
COMMUNICATING CONFIDENTLY ONLINE
Throughout lockdown, award-winning theatre company, Mortal Fools, have been delivering workshops in how to communicate well online. Here they offer some suggestions and confidence-boosting exercises to try at home.
DEVELOPING YOUR CREATIVE PRACTICE and CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS – GUIDANCE SESSIONS
The recording of the DYCP session and additional guidance notes can be found in the folder here. The recording of the Creative Development Fellowship session can be found in the folder here. Please note that no one is an expert on this! The sessions provide guidance from Laura Brewis who has experience applying for funding and reading funding applications.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NEWSLETTERS
Sent out by Katie Mitchell, these newsletters are a cull of opportunities, events, learning and commissions that are found across a variety of social media channels. To subscribe and receive this directly in your inbox, fill in the form here. The newsletter is by no means exhaustive, but reflects a decent selection of support that may have been missed in the endless scroll.
14 Jan – Newsletter Vol 1
28 Jan – Newsletter Vol 2
11 Feb – Newsletter Vol 3 – COMING SOON
RESOURCES FROM OTHER ORGANISATIONS
ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS & CREATIVE ORGANISATIONS
– Live Art Development Agency – Information for Artists and Arts Workers
– Creative Review – Guide for creative support during coronavirus
– UNLIMITED – Resources and opportunities for disabled artists and freelancers in response to Covid-19
– Tips for working remotely when you’re deaf (with BSL videos) with Jo Wooden
– Free Creative Industries Federation Membership for 6 months
– Acumen Academy – Fundraising Essentials
– Writing Better Bids
FUNDS FOR THE WIDER CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
– Community Foundation – Coronavirus funds
– Arts Council England – Updates, Guidance and COVID 19 Support
– Grants Online
– Arts Council Project Grants
ONLINE NETWORKING AND DIGITAL SKILLS
– Tech Nation
– Get Creative
– Engaging an Online Audience – presenting well online
BUSINESS / MARKETING/ AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
– Arts Marketing Association Webinars
– Freelance Artist Resources
– Cuseum webinars – Creating content and engaging audiences
– Online Business Support via NE-BIC (call 0191 516 6111)
PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
– Support for Theatre Professionals During Coronavirus
– The Theatrical Guild
– Dance Professionals Fund
– Actor’s Benevolent Fund
– BFI Support Fund
– Director’s Support Scheme
– Equity Benevolent Fund
MUSIC
– PRS – The Open Fund for Music Creators
– Youth Music Network – Emergency Fund
– Musicians Union – Hardship Fund
VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFT
– a-n The Artists Information Company
– Artist Support Pledge to support sale of artworks
– Craft Opportunities Facebook Group
– CVAN Network Opportunities
– Film Hub North – latest updates
– South Tyneside Creative Industries Facebook Group
– Tyne and Wear Cultural Freelancers Facebook Group
WRITERS
– Society of Authors – Authors Emergency Fund
– ALCS – COVID Advice and Resources
– Spread the Word – funding for writers
– National Association of Writers in Education – coronavirus advice
HERITAGE & MUSEUMS
– National Lottery Heritage Fund – coronavirus update and Heritage Emergency Fund
– Historic England – the heritage sector and coronavirus
– Heritage Alliance
– Museum Jobs Desk – National jobs desk for museum, culture and heritage, including commissions, volunteer roles and governance positions
NHS AND GOVERNMENT ADVICE
– NHS Advice – COVID 19
– UK Government – COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses
– UK Government – COVID-19 Industry Guidance
– Sunderland City Council Advice and support
– EU Guidance on Coronavirus
– Apply for Universal Credit
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
– Mind – Coronavirus and your wellbeing
– BBC – Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health
– Samaritans
– Film and TV Charity – 24 hour Support Line
– Northern Mental Health
– MARCH Network – Creative Isolation resources to support creativity for mental health during lockdown
– Coping During Covid-19 – a guide to students from students