Dear friends of the arts:
We at the Riverside Arts Council hope that you’re doing well physically, mentally and emotionally. There are a few new things that we wanted to share, as well as some things that we wanted to put out there for your to enjoy. 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. We're looking forward to hopefully seeing you at in-person events soon.
PEN America is expanding its long-standing Writers’ Emergency Fund as part of their efforts to support the literary community. They will distribute grants of $500 to $1,000 based on applications that demonstrate an inability to meet an acute financial need, especially one resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Applicants must be a professional writer based in the United States. Click here for details.
The Artist Relief Fund is a $10 million national emergency relief fund for artists and creative workers that will provide $5,000 no-strings-attached grants. It is intended for anyone who earns income from their creative or artistic practice and who has also been affected by COVID-19. Please follow the link for guidelines and answers to what will soon become frequently asked questions. https://www.artistrelief.org/
For young people between the ages of 13 through 25: Peace First is launching a rapid response grant process to help young people around the world lead projects that address community impacts of COVID-19, from providing meals to elderly neighbors to launching digital mental health campaigns to support youth feeling isolated. Learn more and apply here.
Americans for the Arts has developed the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, which is designed to capture financial and creative impact of COVID-19 on creative workers. This new survey is a counterpart to AFTA’s ongoing Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Arts and Cultural Organizations survey, which over 11,000 organizations have completed to date. If one of these surveys applies to you, please take a moment to fill it out.
City of Riverside Approves New Program Providing Grants to Small Businesses
The City of Riverside is starting a new program to provide grants of as much as $7,500 to small businesses to provide working capital during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Emergency Microgrant Stabilization Program was unanimously approved in concept by the City Council on May 5. It will utilize $1.87 million in new federal Community Development Block Grant funds to provide the grants to nearly 250 businesses that have five or fewer employees and are owned and operated by low-moderate income individuals.
www.riversideca.gov/press/city-riverside-approves-new-program-providing-grants-small-businesses
PEN America is expanding its long-standing Writers’ Emergency Fund as part of their efforts to support the literary community. They will distribute grants of $500 to $1,000 based on applications that demonstrate an inability to meet an acute financial need, especially one resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Applicants must be a professional writer based in the United States. Click here for details.
The Artist Relief Fund is a $10 million national emergency relief fund for artists and creative workers that will provide $5,000 no-strings-attached grants. It is intended for anyone who earns income from their creative or artistic practice and who has also been affected by COVID-19. Please follow the link for guidelines and answers to what will soon become frequently asked questions. https://www.artistrelief.org/
For young people between the ages of 13 through 25: Peace First is launching a rapid response grant process to help young people around the world lead projects that address community impacts of COVID-19, from providing meals to elderly neighbors to launching digital mental health campaigns to support youth feeling isolated. Learn more and apply here.
Americans for the Arts has developed the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, which is designed to capture financial and creative impact of COVID-19 on creative workers. This new survey is a counterpart to AFTA’s ongoing Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Arts and Cultural Organizations survey, which over 11,000 organizations have completed to date. If one of these surveys applies to you, please take a moment to fill it out.
City of Riverside Approves New Program Providing Grants to Small Businesses
The City of Riverside is starting a new program to provide grants of as much as $7,500 to small businesses to provide working capital during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Emergency Microgrant Stabilization Program was unanimously approved in concept by the City Council on May 5. It will utilize $1.87 million in new federal Community Development Block Grant funds to provide the grants to nearly 250 businesses that have five or fewer employees and are owned and operated by low-moderate income individuals.
www.riversideca.gov/press/city-riverside-approves-new-program-providing-grants-small-businesses
Here are some links of fun virtual things to do:
The Poetry of Home
An original series from The Washington Post & the Library of Congress
As America confronts coronavirus, U.S. poets laureate explore the theme of home. The series features conversations between Washington Post book critic Ron Charles and former U.S. poets laureate Robert Pinsky, Natasha Trethewey, Juan Felipe Herrera and Joy Harjo.
washingtonpost.com/video/series/the-poetry-of-home/
At Home with Radiohead
Radiohead makes their concerts available on YouTube
The band said that they will be releasing one show every Thursday at 10pm UK/2pm PT/5pm ET until either the current restrictions are lifted or they run out of shows.
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLukmsaXDPJieeGOZ5Wp7yrHyHoiBkp6TR
Social Distancing Haikus
From children to scholars, the five-seven-five rhythm is familiar and comforting
In celebration of National Poetry Month and to help individuals process this turbulent time, NPR's Life Kit asked folks to share haikus about their experiences with social distancing. Poems help us process both the world out there and the world inside ourselves, putting words to feelings that we might have suspected were ours alone to carry.
twitter.com/NPRLifeKit/status/1245012736007864323
Live Streams & Virtual Concerts
Presented by Billboard
As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of artists and musical institutions are taking the show online to share some musical joy during these trying times. With venues and bars on lock down across the country, there are plenty of things you can watch from the safety of your couch, thanks to everyone from Miley Cyrus to the New York Metropolitan Opera and the fine folks at Disney.
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams
The Shows Must Go On
Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber's favorite musicals free on YouTube
With much of the country in quarantine to protect themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic situation, artists and streaming services are stepping up to the plate to provide captive audiences with quality content to partake in from home. Most recently, composer legend Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined the ranks of such streaming providers. Starting April 3, 2020 a new YouTube channel called The Shows Must Go On began offering the opportunity to watch a different Andrew Lloyd Webber favorite every week. Each show begins streaming on the channel at 2 PM (EDT) and remains accessible for 48 hours.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
The Troubies on YouTube
Offering some laughter in this time of social distancing
Troubadour Theatre Company hilariously mixes classic theatre with contemporary music. Established in Santa Monica in 1995, the troupe celebrates it's 25th year of bringing love and laughter to audiences across California and now the world from their YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/user/troubadourtheater
Rock & Roll Confessional
A podcast for music lovers
Have you ever wanted to hear the stories that shaped the world of music? Rock and Roll Confessional interviews not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-and-roll-confessional/id1485623466
Create At Home
Free family arts resources and activities
With nearly every school closed in California, students are left to find new routines. Not only are the arts essential to a comprehensive education, but they also make learning engaging, relieve stress and allow us to pass time in fun and productive ways.
createca.org/createathome
The Social Distancing Festival
Celebrating art from all over the world
The virtual festival showcases amazing talent of all different mediums and styles from artists in all different stages of their careers.
www.socialdistancingfestival.com
Ailey On Stage
Renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater shares full-length performance videos
For a limited time, find comfort and joy in the beauty of dance by virtually connecting with the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as they share free videos of the company performing on stage.
www.alvinailey.org/performances-tickets/ailey-all-access
Museum Views
Google Arts & Culture features virtual museum tours
Over 2000 leading museums and archives have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.
artsandculture.google.com/partner
Louvre Online Tours
Take a virtual tour of the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries
While it does not cover the entire museum, this link will take you to virtual tours of the Louvre:
www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Filmed On Stage
Stream Broadway shows & musicals online
Filmed On Stage is an online database for filmed Broadway and West End theater. While very few professional productions make it outside of the theater, in rare occasions producers decide to film their shows for commercial release. Filmed On Stage strives to collect in its online database all professionally filmed Broadway and West End theater productions and grows daily as more productions are getting filmed and released to cinemas and home distribution.
filmedonstage.com
Shakespeare Online
Stream Shakespeare productions for free
The Globe is offering some of its Shakespeare productions for free viewing, changing them out every two weeks.
globeplayer.tv
The Poetry of Home
An original series from The Washington Post & the Library of Congress
As America confronts coronavirus, U.S. poets laureate explore the theme of home. The series features conversations between Washington Post book critic Ron Charles and former U.S. poets laureate Robert Pinsky, Natasha Trethewey, Juan Felipe Herrera and Joy Harjo.
washingtonpost.com/video/series/the-poetry-of-home/
At Home with Radiohead
Radiohead makes their concerts available on YouTube
The band said that they will be releasing one show every Thursday at 10pm UK/2pm PT/5pm ET until either the current restrictions are lifted or they run out of shows.
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLukmsaXDPJieeGOZ5Wp7yrHyHoiBkp6TR
Social Distancing Haikus
From children to scholars, the five-seven-five rhythm is familiar and comforting
In celebration of National Poetry Month and to help individuals process this turbulent time, NPR's Life Kit asked folks to share haikus about their experiences with social distancing. Poems help us process both the world out there and the world inside ourselves, putting words to feelings that we might have suspected were ours alone to carry.
twitter.com/NPRLifeKit/status/1245012736007864323
Live Streams & Virtual Concerts
Presented by Billboard
As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of artists and musical institutions are taking the show online to share some musical joy during these trying times. With venues and bars on lock down across the country, there are plenty of things you can watch from the safety of your couch, thanks to everyone from Miley Cyrus to the New York Metropolitan Opera and the fine folks at Disney.
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams
The Shows Must Go On
Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber's favorite musicals free on YouTube
With much of the country in quarantine to protect themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic situation, artists and streaming services are stepping up to the plate to provide captive audiences with quality content to partake in from home. Most recently, composer legend Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined the ranks of such streaming providers. Starting April 3, 2020 a new YouTube channel called The Shows Must Go On began offering the opportunity to watch a different Andrew Lloyd Webber favorite every week. Each show begins streaming on the channel at 2 PM (EDT) and remains accessible for 48 hours.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
The Troubies on YouTube
Offering some laughter in this time of social distancing
Troubadour Theatre Company hilariously mixes classic theatre with contemporary music. Established in Santa Monica in 1995, the troupe celebrates it's 25th year of bringing love and laughter to audiences across California and now the world from their YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/user/troubadourtheater
Rock & Roll Confessional
A podcast for music lovers
Have you ever wanted to hear the stories that shaped the world of music? Rock and Roll Confessional interviews not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-and-roll-confessional/id1485623466
Create At Home
Free family arts resources and activities
With nearly every school closed in California, students are left to find new routines. Not only are the arts essential to a comprehensive education, but they also make learning engaging, relieve stress and allow us to pass time in fun and productive ways.
createca.org/createathome
The Social Distancing Festival
Celebrating art from all over the world
The virtual festival showcases amazing talent of all different mediums and styles from artists in all different stages of their careers.
www.socialdistancingfestival.com
Ailey On Stage
Renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater shares full-length performance videos
For a limited time, find comfort and joy in the beauty of dance by virtually connecting with the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as they share free videos of the company performing on stage.
www.alvinailey.org/performances-tickets/ailey-all-access
Museum Views
Google Arts & Culture features virtual museum tours
Over 2000 leading museums and archives have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.
artsandculture.google.com/partner
Louvre Online Tours
Take a virtual tour of the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries
While it does not cover the entire museum, this link will take you to virtual tours of the Louvre:
www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Filmed On Stage
Stream Broadway shows & musicals online
Filmed On Stage is an online database for filmed Broadway and West End theater. While very few professional productions make it outside of the theater, in rare occasions producers decide to film their shows for commercial release. Filmed On Stage strives to collect in its online database all professionally filmed Broadway and West End theater productions and grows daily as more productions are getting filmed and released to cinemas and home distribution.
filmedonstage.com
Shakespeare Online
Stream Shakespeare productions for free
The Globe is offering some of its Shakespeare productions for free viewing, changing them out every two weeks.
globeplayer.tv
Many local hospitality establishments continue to operate on a reduced level. The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce has created a Facebook page that highlights shopping, dining, takeout and delivery options. Please support these businesses to the extent that you are able.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533814454005399/?ref=bookmarks
Our City has also created a map that will allow residents to see the essential businesses that are open for business during the Governor's Stay at Home order. If your business is included in the Governor's essential business list, we invite you to fill out an online form to be added to the City of Riverside's Open for Business Map.
The Inland Empire Community Foundation and the University of California Riverside’s Center for Social Innovation have created a shared and coordinated platform for updates on resources, needs and opportunities connected to the COVID-19 response, including immediate and longer-term impacts connected to community health, economic vitality, belonging and equity:
https://iecovidresponse.org/
These are difficult times for all of us and some have it far worse than others. Please rally together and support not only local business owners and operators, but one another. And please look after yourselves. There is another side to this and we look forward to seeing you there.
For up to date information from the City of Riverside, please click here: https://riversideca.gov/press/information-regarding-covid-19-coronavirus
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533814454005399/?ref=bookmarks
Our City has also created a map that will allow residents to see the essential businesses that are open for business during the Governor's Stay at Home order. If your business is included in the Governor's essential business list, we invite you to fill out an online form to be added to the City of Riverside's Open for Business Map.
The Inland Empire Community Foundation and the University of California Riverside’s Center for Social Innovation have created a shared and coordinated platform for updates on resources, needs and opportunities connected to the COVID-19 response, including immediate and longer-term impacts connected to community health, economic vitality, belonging and equity:
https://iecovidresponse.org/
These are difficult times for all of us and some have it far worse than others. Please rally together and support not only local business owners and operators, but one another. And please look after yourselves. There is another side to this and we look forward to seeing you there.
For up to date information from the City of Riverside, please click here: https://riversideca.gov/press/information-regarding-covid-19-coronavirus