Welcome to the Morris Arts Online Resource Center for Artists. Here you will find a compilation of helpful tools for artists and arts organizations impacted by COVID-19. Resources include online workshops, webinars, virtual performances, art classes, grants and opportunities to serve our community. Morris Arts is dedicated to continuing to serve the public interest which is why we are quickly adapting our programs and services to meet this moment.
We ask you to collaborate with us as we find new ways to communicate our programs via our website and social media platforms. Please check these sites weekly for new resources, tools and opportunities. As we navigate the current situation, please join us in honoring our mission of “Building Community through the Arts”.
Content
- Online Programming from Morris Arts Local Arts Grantees
- Artist and Arts Organizations Resources
- Online Workshops, Webinars and Classes
- Grants and Opportunities for Artists
- Virtual Arts Activities and Experiences
- Online Articles
Virtual Programming from Morris Arts Local Arts Grantees
ARTS By The PeopleThe Platform is a literary open mic featuring first time readers, early career writers and seasoned, published authors.
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The Masterwork ChorusChris Shepard, director of Masterwork Chorus and The Worcester Chorus, brings you a weekly podcast to discuss and analyze his favorite choral works
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Opera at Florham
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Artist and Arts Organizations Resources
Center for NonprofitsFunding sources, workplace operational resources, Individual assistance, webinars and general health recommendations to mitigate spread. Click HERE to go to website
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National Endowment for the ArtsApplication Deadline: April, 22, 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding to support arts jobs and help sustain arts organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE to go to website
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New Jersey State Council on the ArtsClick HERE to go to website
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Americans for the ArtsAmericans for the Arts continues to closely monitor recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Federal and D.C. governments as developments evolve concerning the coronavirus. Click HERE to go to website
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Artwork ArchiveDigital Tools for Artists to Run a Remote Career During Coronavirus Click HERE to go to website
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Freelance Artist ResourcesA list of resources specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community, including actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, and more. Click HERE to go to website
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Forecast Public ArtAs a response to the mounting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Forecast is offering pro bono consultations and technical support to any U.S.-based public artist or public art administrator from now until May 31, 2020. Click HERE to go to website
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Online Workshops, Webinars and Classes
Visual Arts Center of New JerseyTake an art class at home! Classes offered are for adult, teen, and kid artists of all levels. Click HERE to go to website
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Memory Bees Virtual Drawing ClassesVirtual drawing lessons from sculptures, portraits and costume figures. All skill levels welcome. Click HERE to go to website
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Cabin Fever Artists TalksFight off cabin fever with a virtual artist talk presented by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. Artists created videos for the Art Center in which they talk about themselves and their work. In some cases, they’ll be answering questions, in others, they’ll be giving studio tours highlighting works in progress. A new artist talk will be posted each Tuesday during quarantine. Click HERE to go to website
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The Writer’s Circle Virtual WorkshopsFree virtual workshops, talks and social events via Zoom to provide stimulating creative writing opportunities and social connection, especially during this period of critical self-isolation. Click HERE to go to website
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Come TOGETHER with Carolyn Dorfman Dance!Each week, virtual classes will feature elements of a work from Carolyn Dorfman’s athletic and challenging repertory. Click HERE to go to website
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Financial Strategies for Freelance Artists in a Time of CrisisThis livestreamed session navigated the practical and the philosophical and emotional elements of financial preparedness, as well as offered resources and support to help freelance artists get through this challenging time. Led by financial planner, tax preparer, organizer, and artist Amy Smith. Click HERE to go to website
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Coronavirus Preparedness for TheatresThis webinar by the Theatre Communications Group provides a holistic take on preparedness for theatres, including, general preparedness strategies, how to forecast budget shifts should productions be cancelled, how to navigate insurance, and more. Click HERE to go to website
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Online Art ClassesSkill Share is offering art classes of all kinds. Try using this time to learn something new, support other artists, and experience art from your home. Click HERE to go to website
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Grants and Opportunities for Artists
Visual Arts
Foundation for Contemporary ArtsEmergency Grants provide urgent funding ($500-$2,500) for visual and performing artists who incur unexpected or unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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BSB GalleryDeadline: April 22, 2020 Call for artists who have been affected by COVID-19 to submit their work to be a part of a silent online auction. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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The City of Newark Creative Catalyst FundDeadline: May 1, 2020 Newark-based individual artists or unincorporated artist collectives are eligible. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Anonymous Was A Woman Emergency Relief GrantThis special grant allows women-identifying artists to apply for up to $2,500 for financial hardships from loss of income or opportunity as a direct result of the crisis. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Artist Relief ProjectArtists in any discipline who has been impacted by COVID19-related cancellations and closures may apply for assistance from this relief fund. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Art Interrupted Emergency Arts FundTwenty Summer has launched an emergency fund for artists and arts organizations suffering from unexpected and unmanageable financial loss as a result of the COVID-19. Artists can receive up to $500, while arts organizations can receive up to $1,000. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Foundation for Contemporary ArtsThe Foundation will disburse $1,000 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 virus. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Foundation for Contemporary ArtsDeadline: rolling basis Do you have an unanticipated opportunity to present your work? Did you incur an unexpected expense that you didn’t budget for? The Foundation for Contemporary Arts offers Emergency Grants between $200 and $2,500 for visual and performing artists. They review applications once a month, so you can quickly take advantage of momentum or solve any budget errors. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Joan Mitchell Emergency GrantDeadline: rolling basis The Joan Mitchell Foundation provides grants of up to $6,000 to US-based visual artists who have suffered significant physical losses after natural or man-made disasters. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Rauschenberg Emergency GrantDeadline: rolling basis NYFA and the Rasuchenberg Foundation have teamed up to offer visual and media artists and choreographers in the US grants of up to $5,000 for medical related emergencies. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Gottlieb Emergency Grant ProgramDeadline: rolling basis This emergency grant provides financial assistance to painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Artist Relief TreeA relief fund for artists affected by cancellations due to COVID-19. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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The Photographer FundFormat has put together a $25,000 relief fund designed to help photographers facing financial difficulties during the outbreak. The fund offers $500 per person. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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ConvertKit The Creator FundConvertKit has established a $50,000 fund to help creators in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Kinkade Family Foundation Emergency Grant for CuratorsThis emergency grant provides funding for a curatorial project that sheds light on the world during this time of darkness. Priority will be given to curators who have a venue secured for their project and are greatly impacted by the challenges we are facing due to COVID-19. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Artist Relief GrantArtist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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NYFA Emergency Grants ListThe New York Foundation for the Arts has a running list of additional emergency grant opportunities for artists, categorized by disciplines. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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CERF+ Emergency Relief FundArtists who have suffered from a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster, can apply for funding. CERF+ also has a list of resources centered around the pandemic. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Music
Music Covid ReliefA resource brought to you by partners in the U.S. Music Community to help music professionals access information and applications to receive benefits made available by the CARES Act (Phase III of the Coronavirus Stimulus bill signed into law March 27, 2020). Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Artist Relief GrantArtist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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The Blues Foundation HART FundThe Blues Foundation Handy Artists Relief Trust Fund is available to Blues musicians and their families who are in financial need due to a broad range of health concerns. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Jazz Foundation Musicians Emergency FundMusicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz, and roots music can apply for emergency funding from the Jazz Foundation. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Musicians FoundationThe Musicians Foundation provides grants to U.S. musicians in any genre in a time of acute need due to personal, medical, dental, or family crisis, natural disaster, or other emergency situation. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Writing
Artist Relief GrantArtist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Authors League FundThe Author League Fund helps professional writers in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income, or other misfortune by providing no-strings-attached “loans” to pay for pressing expenses. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Dramatists Guild FoundationThis fund provides emergency financial assistance to individual playwrights, composers, lyricists, and book writers in dire need of funds due to severe hardship or unexpected illness. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Performance
Artist Relief GrantArtist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency GrantThe Foundation for Contemporary Arts offers one-time $1,500 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the pandemic. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Performing Arts ReadinessThe Performing Arts Readiness (PAR) project is offering resources that will contribute to the sustainability of organizations during the COVID-19 crisis. Click HERE to learn how to apply
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Virtual Arts Activities and Experiences
The Social Distancing FestivalFind out about livestreams put out by art organizations around the world. This is a site for celebrating artists and the work that has been cancelled/delayed/disrupted. If you’re an artist, submit your work! Click HERE to go to website
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Google Arts and CultureTours of 500 of the World’s Most Famous Museums. Click HERE to go to website
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Nai-Ni Chen Free 1-hour Company Class DailyEvery weekday at noon on Zoom. Open to All Dancers. Meet the artists after class. Click HERE to go to website
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Book Lover’s CircleThe Morristown & Morris Township Library presents a virtual book circle. Click HERE to go to website
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Art is where home isThe Firstsite Art Center launched downloadable artist activity pack to help keep us all engaged and creative during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Click HERE to go to website
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2,500 Museums You Can Now Visit VirtuallyIf you’re feeling hungry for art while you’re stranded at home, here are 12 selections out of 2,500 world-class museums and galleries that are now offering virtual tours and online collections. Click HERE to go to website
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Nightly Met Opera StreamsEach day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers. Click HERE to go to website
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Met KidsExplore The Metropolitan Museum of Art whether you’re in New York City or across the globe. Click HERE to go to website
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LUNCH DOODLES with Mo WillemsAround the world, people of all ages have joined Mo Willems in his studio for weekday Lunch Doodles. Presented by Kennedy Center at Home. Click HERE to go to website
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Online Articles
