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We have seen the news from India about the effects of the lockdown there. One community of artists particularly effected is the ‘Kathputli colony’ in Delhi. This is more the effects of the lockdown on their lives – but felt it was an important to acknowledge here. https://www.thequint.com/voices/opinion/coronavirus-kathputli-colony-delhi-economic-package-safety-measures-financial-protection There is now a Crowdfunder page toContinue reading “India and Coronavirus”

A starter collection of resources for artists or community members. Some of these are region specific. Funding and Commissions available for affected artists: https://ameliaideh.com/blog/artist-funding-coronavirus Support resources for (mainly) US-based performance artists – https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/ Funding for theatre initiatives that respond to these times (Farnham Maltings) – http://theatre.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/covid-19-responses/?fbclid=IwAR2rc_0eb64vum5YXPqlfZ0HgIaRtaGsWa-WO6athP52C5nCzuJNTN6rh3w The Federation of Drama School Libraries have put togetherContinue reading “Resources”

There are a large number of emerging offers of daily challenges and activities – some documented here. Daily activities from The Cares Family – time specific but fun. 64 Million Artists’ “Create to Connect”: one creative task/day – 2 week, daily creative challenges sent to anyone wishing for creative stimulation. http://dothinkshare.com/creative-inspiration/create-to-connect/ “Submit a Monologue” initiativeContinue reading “Challenges, contests, daily activities”

A list of some of the work for at home audiences and participants. Italy’s International Opera Choir sings (in isolation) a thank you to medical workers (Link at end of the article below) https://www.radiomontecarlo.net/news/news/1258878/il-va-pensiero-virtuale-dedicato-ai-medici-fa-commuovere-tutti.html Richard Dedomenici’s Coronavirus Song Contest – https://dedomenici.com/coronavision GIFT FESTIVAL – https://www.giftfestival.co.uk/post/gateshead-international-festival-of-theatre-launches-digital-tenth-edition-programme-of-performance Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra – “From us, For You” – OrchestraContinue reading “‘Stay at home’ theatre, performances and festivals”

Thanks to Réka Polonyi for these. Links from Improbable Theatre company’s mailing list: Facebook group: UK Theatre Industry Coronavirus Support Facebook group: Anti-viral work for freelancers and small businesses Slack (instant messaging) group: London Theatre Community COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources (see “International Resources” section for UK-specific resources); similar list for UK artists here and here Funding: Funds for Freelancers: financial resource for actors,Continue reading “Support networks for theatre-makers”

This is a tiny list – I’ll make it more systematic in due course. If you have any links feel free to post below and I will add them. General articles https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51963446 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/19/radical-niceness-coronavirus-crisis Manchester responses http://www.vivamanchester.co.uk/manchester-is-second-city-in-the-world-to-launch-united-we-stream Creative Social Distancing https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2020/mar/17/rooftop-aerobics-singing-and-letters-how-communities-are-coping-in-coronavirus-quarantine-video Singing from balconies (and bingo!) https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/16/kind-triumph-spirit-locked-down-italians-singing-balconies-inspire-hope-across-world https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-51966156/coronavirus-neighbours-sing-happy-birthday-from-windows https://www.cntraveler.com/story/in-madrid-balcony-bingo-is-bringing-neighbors-together Rainbows in windows https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-51988671 Theatre/Performance companies FacebookContinue reading “Links for creative responses”

If people post links or comments in the box below I will make sure they are saved, and also where possible re-post them in the main blog section here. This is simply a space to record and celebrate the creative acts of care that are helping us move through these difficult times. The art ofContinue reading “Crafting care in time of Covid 19”