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Welcome to the City of Minneapolis office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy newsletter. Here you will find information on program and partner related news and updates, opportunities, events and special announcements.
Sign up for the Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy newsletter at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/coordinator/arts/index.htm
COVID-19 Related News
City of Minneapolis Announces COVID-19 Related Gap Fund
The City’s new gap funding will help renters, small businesses and workers affected by the pandemic.
The funding will provide housing assistance to low-income renters who have lost income and forgivable, no-interest loans for small businesses.
“COVID-19 will leave no corner of our city untouched, but we know that some communities will be more impacted than others,” Frey said. “Thanks to the strength of our partnerships with non-profit leaders and neighboring governments, we’re moving forward with emergency housing and small business programs that prioritize residents who have been hit hardest by this pandemic. The measures that have been taken to protect public health have been absolutely necessary, and it’s also critical we keep the pilot light of our economy lit throughout this crisis.”
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Guidelines for Funding to Nonprofit Arts Organizations
 National Endowment for the Arts has announced relief aid guidelines to distribute funding to nonprofit arts organizations from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to preserve jobs and help support organizations forced to close operations due to the spread of COVID-19. Full details are available online.
Funds can be used for staff salary support, fees for artists or contractual personnel, and facilities costs. The direct grants will not require a cost share or match and will be for a fixed amount of $50,000. Designated local arts agencies eligible to subgrant may request $100,000 or $250,000 for subgranting programs. The deadline to apply is April 22, 2020 with the earliest announcement of grant award or rejection by June 30.
Please see the Arts Endowment’s website for program description, eligibility requirements, application review, and FAQs.
Eligibility:
- Have received an Arts Endowment award within the past four years.
- Meet the National Endowment for the Arts’ "Legal Requirements" including nonprofit, tax-exempt status at the time of application.
- Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received.
NOTE: The Arts Endowment will distribute almost $30 million of the $75 million CARES Act funding to state arts agencies and regional arts organizations to subgrant to organizations not otherwise eligible for the Arts Endowment direct grants. If your organization is not eligible to apply for a direct CARES Act grant from the Arts Endowment, please check with your state, regional, or local arts agency to see if you are eligible to apply for their grant programs.
$10 Million National Emergency Relief Fund for Artists and Creative Workers
A consortium of funders has announced the creation of the Artist Relief Fund, 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.
Eligibility:
- Practicing artists able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and a public audience;
- Experiencing dire financial emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- 21 years of age or older;
- Able to receive taxable income in the U.S. (e.g. citizen, green card holder, and/or permanent resident who can provide a W9 and SSN or ITIN);
- Residing and working in the U.S. for the last two years;
- Not a full-time employee, board member, director, officer, or immediate family member of any of the coalition partners;
- Not previously awarded a relief grant from this fund.
As a research partner in this effort, Americans for the Arts is developing and deploying the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, to capture the financial and creative impact of COVID-19 on creative workers, highlight the resiliency and generosity of the creative sector, and make sure that the 5 million creative workers in the U.S. are supported and heard during this ongoing crisis and the eventual recovery. This new survey is a counterpart to their ongoing Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Arts and Cultural Organizations survey, which over 11,000 organizations have completed to date.
Arts Midwest COVID-19 Resources and Information
Stay informed with COVID-19 resources and information from Arts Midwest.
COVID-19 Learning Opportunities
Webinar on How to Protect Your Art Business Now
Center for Cultural Innovation hosted a free webinar on how the CARES Stimulus Expansion Act (and other resources) can help artists, sole proprietors, cultural anchors, and creative entrepreneurs stay afloat during the economic crisis. Watch the recorded webinar and download the webinar slides.
Webinar on Creating and Managing a Virtual Silent Auction
Salsa Labs is hosting a webinar on creating and managing a virtual silent auction. This webinar will show you how to achieve your fundraising goals online.
When: Wednesday, April 15, 1:00 PM CST
Podcast on How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Visit Cultural Entities
Capacity Interactive podcast featuring Coleen Dilenschneider sharing her research about how COVID-19 is impacting intentions to visit cultural entities and which types of organizations attendees intend to visit post-crisis. They also revisit her data on why it is the absolute wrong move for cultural organizations to cut marketing budgets at the first sign of a difficult financial horizon.
Coming up: Virtual Community Office Hours
Join Gulgun Kayim, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy on Fridays from 9:00 am -10:30 a.m and Teeko Yang, Creative CityMaking Project Manager on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to Noon for virtual community office hours . Community members are welcome to reserve time with staff to meet virtually - reservations necessary! Dates and contact information below:
For meetings with Gulgun Kayim: e-mail Gulgun.Kayim@minneapolismn.gov to notify that you will be attending and call: 612-710-2232 on Friday April 17th from 9:00am-10:30am.
For meetings with Teeko Yang: e-mail Teeko.Yang@minneapolismn.gov to notify that you will be attending and call: 612-271-4960 Wednesday April 22nd from 10:00am-Noon.
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