We know and believe in the importance of arts and culture to individuals, arts workers, and communities across the commonwealth. We are here to answer questions you may have in the coming weeks and months pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the PA arts community. 

Contact the PCA at ra-arts@pa.gov to submit general questions, or reach out to the appropriate member of our staff.

A list of arts-related resources follows below. We will continue to update this list as we receive relevant information.

Coronavirus-Related Resources to Help Artists, Arts and Culture Organizations, and Creative Entrepreneurs

Resources for Organizations

• ArtsReady
  
  
• Grantmakers in the Arts
  

• National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Response (NCAPER) - Coronavirus/Covid 19 Preparedness for Arts Sector
  

• Theater Communications Group (TCG) webinar - Coronavirus Preparedness for Theaters
  

• American Alliance of Museums - Resources & Information for the Museum Field
  

• League of American Orchestras
  

• Americans for the Arts (AFTA)
  
  
• Nonprofits and Coronavirus (National Council of Nonprofits)
  
  
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201) information
  
  
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Response Loan Assistance
  
  
• COVID-19 Public Sector Resources (Harvard's Kennedy School, Ash Center)
  
  
• Artists at the Community Development Table - online classroom through Americans for the Arts
  
  
• LISC's Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund
  
  
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
  
  
• Pennsylvania Humanities Council - PHC CARES: Emergency Relief Grants
  
  
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program 
  
  
• USDA - Help for Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
  
  
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 'Save Small Business' emergency fund
  
  

Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs, Arts Workers, and Arts Administrators

• Veterans Arts Residency Resource Guide (PDF)
  
  
• Artist Relief Fund - Check the website for the current application round deadline
  
  
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201) information - includes verbiage for gig workers and independent contractors
• Converter Kit Creator Fund - for costs pertaining to medical, groceries, childcare or rent/mortgage
  
  
• Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund (for artists and arts administrators)
  
  
• COVID-19 Resources for Arts Educators 
  
  
• Artists at the Community Development Table - online classroom through Americans for the Arts
  
  
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
  
  
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program 
  
  
• COVID-19 Resources for Teaching Artists 
  

Resources for Individual Artists

• Artist Relief Fund - Check the website for the current application round deadline
  
  
• ArtNet News round-up of emergency funds for artists
  
  
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201) information - includes verbiage for gig workers and independent contractors
  
  
• American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Relief Fund
  
  
• Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
  
  
• Pollock-Krasner Foundation (for artists) 
  
  
• Freelance Artist Resource
  
  
• Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) COVID-19 Relief Fund - Check website for current application period
  
  
• National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Response (NCAPER)
  
  
• Actors'  Fund - Entertainment Assistance Program
  
  
• The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
  
  
• Artists' Fellowship, Inc.
  
  
• Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
  
  
• Haven Foundation
  
  
• Sustainable Arts Foundation
  
  
• Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
  
  
• Carnegie Fund for Authors 
  
  
• Authors' League Fund
  
  
• PEN Writers Fund
  
  
• American Society of Journalists and Authors' Writers Emergency Assistance Fund
  
  
• Blues Foundation's HART Fund
  
  
• Musicians' Fund
  
  
• Musicians' Foundation
  
  
• Jazz Musicians' Emergency Fund
  
  
• Jazz Road - Quick Assist Fund 
  
  
• MusicCares Foundation
  
  
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Response Loan Assistance 
  
  
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program 
  
  
• USDA - Help for Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
  
  
• How Musicians Can Stay Healthy During Covid-19
  
  
• 10 Creative Ways Musicians Can Earn Money from Home During COVID-19
  
  
• COVID-19 Resources for Teaching Artists 
  
  

Business Operations Resources

• Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Response Loan Assistance 
  
  
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program 
  
  
• PA Chamber of Business and Industry's Business Resources for Coronavirus
  
  
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC resource)
  
  
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus
  
  
• PA Department of Community and Economic Development Resources for Businesses During Coronavirus
  
  
• PA Downtown Center Coronavirus Resources for Community, Small Businesses, and Downtown Organizations
  
  
• LISC's Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund
  
  
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
  
  
• USDA - Help for Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
  
  
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 'Save Small Business' emergency fund
  
  
• COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program 
  

Regional Resources

• Allentown Arts Commission - Art of Encouragement Artist Grant Program
  
  
• Erie Arts and Culture - Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
  
  
• Erie County COVID-19 Response Fund (Bridgeway Capital)
  
  
• Lackawanna County COVID-19 Emergency Resources
  
  
• Lehigh Valley Community Fund COVID-19 Response Fund
  
  
• COVID-19 Arts Aid PHL Fund
  
  
• Southwestern PA Museums and Cultural Sites Reopening Guide
  
  
• Western PA COVID-19 Response Fund (Bridgeway Capital)
  
  
• York County Emergency Fund - YoCo Strong