Covid-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

ACSO has compiled a number of resources to support orchestra and ensembles in these challenging times and we will continue to update this list as we get new information.

Some of the following opportunities and resources may no longer be available. Please visit the link included in each opportunity to view the current program details.

Are you aware of a resource for musicians or orchestras not listed here? Email us at [email protected].

Re-opening Resources

Re-Opening Guides

Performing Arts Center Consortium's Guide to Reopening Theatrical Venues
Reopening the Cultural Sector in U.S. Cities - Industry-specific guidance from Bloomberg Philanthropies on reopening cultural, community or entertainment venues.
Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide - The Reopening Guide addresses health and sanitary issues that event and venue professionals need to consider in order to protect both patrons and workers.
NEA "The Art of Reopening" Guide

Scientific Studies

‘Concert Halls & Theatres Are Not Places of Infection,’ - Suggests Study by Fraunhofer Heinrich Institute & Konzerthaus Dortmund
International Coalition of Performing Arts Aerosol Study

Other

In It for the Long Haul: How Arts and Cultural Organizations can Consider Adapting - This report from SMU Data Arts is aimed at helping arts and cultural organizations consider key questions and variables as they plan for reopening and a post-COVID-19 future.
Socially Distanced Onstage Works - G. Schirmer & Associated Music Publishers has compiled a selection of over 100 compositions for string orchestra, chamber orchestra, and chamber ensembles that allow for onstage social distancing, drawn from the international Wise Music Catalogue.
The Post-Covid Concert Hall Catastrophe - Article on potential seating options in concert halls.
Four Core Principles Needed to Support Safe and Healthy Theatre Productions
AudienceView Patron Impact Study - This guide from AudienceView and TheaterMania presents research on audience perspectives on reopening.
Dr. Fauci Suggest Theaters Could Re-open in Fall with "Little to No Restrictions"
California's Resilience Roadmap - State-issued guidance for reopening workplaces.
CA.gov Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Organization Emergency Relief Funds

Federal

California

Individual Artist Emergency Relief Funds

Federal

COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
The Actors Fund - offers emergency financial assistance that helps artists in the performing arts and entertainment field in need
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund - intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund - for musicians or music industry workers who lost 50% of your income, you're eligible to apply to this fund.
Musicians Foundation Fund - for United States-based musicians who've been active for the past five years are eligible to apply for a microgrant.
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund - intended to help musicians in the music community affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

California

Disaster Unemployment Fact Sheet and Disaster Unemployment Assistance from CA Employment Development Department
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance - helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.

Arts & Nonprofit Industry Resources