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We at the Riverside Arts Council hope that you’re doing well physically, mentally and emotionally. As we look back at our world “before,” longing for what was, let’s remember to keep looking ahead. What we do now shapes our world “after.” In the process of that, take care of yourselves.

Check out our list of virtual things to do during the COVID-19 crisis.

Virtual Things To Do

As part of a community action plan to reverse the trend in rising cases and stop the spread of COVID-19, Riverside County officials are giving away 10 million masks as part of a new Masks are Medicine campaign.

The county is asking everyone to join the fight against COVID by making a pledge or promise to wear a face cover whenever leaving the home and to avoid social gatherings. Visit pledgetofightcovid.com to sign the pledge and learn more about how you can help stop the spread and control the pandemic in Riverside County.

California Arts Council is seeking a contractor to coordinate the statewide Poetry Out Loud program. The contractor will be engaged for a period of four months beginning February 1, 2021 and concluding May 31, 2021.
DEADLINE: 12/29/20
For more details, please visit the opportunity post on the California Arts Council's website.

Artists and the individuals who work for arts organizations provide essential services to their community.
They're real people with real jobs supporting themselves and their families.

We know the arts are not only an economic driver for every community in CA, they also provide the social and emotional well being we so desperately need right now. Producing state guidelines for live performing arts events to happen outdoors and depending on the county tier indoors for streaming or with limited audiences is a critical and urgent need for California. We know we can present events safely and it’s hurting our communities’ mental and economic health to go without the arts and culture industry. One size does not fit all and there should be different considerations for different types of live events, just as there are different tiers for counties.

Californians for the Arts has provided this guide on how to write an advocacy letter along with tips and talking points to help craft your letters.

Find the perfect creative solution & support local arts and business.

Looking for that creative edge for your brand image, art for your home or business, musicians and performers for a special event, someone to tell your story or an arts management professional? Start with a search of the
Inland Empire Arts Directory.

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Looking for the best artist opportunities, grants and calls-for-entry?

The Complete Guide to 2020 Artist Grants & Opportunities is now available for download on the Artwork Archive website.

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The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Accepting Grant Applications from Artists Experiencing Financial Hardship.

The foundation welcomes applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Applications are encouraged from artists who have genuine financial needs that are not necessarily catastrophic. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time and can be used by the applicant for all legitimate expenditures relating to his or her professional work and personal living (including medical) expenses.

Grant Amount: Grants amounts range from $10,000 to $45,000.
Eligibility: The foundation's dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and financial need, whether professional, personal or both. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in a professional artistic venue such as a gallery or museum. 
Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information, visit: http://pkf.org/apply/#guidelines