1. My organization received Ohio Arts Council funding for an event. Should we continue to hold the event amid COVID-19 concerns?
Please visit coronavirus.ohio.gov for the most up-to-date information about Ohio Department of Health and CDC recommendations for events and gatherings.

2. If we choose to cancel or amend our OAC-funded event/project, do we need to let the agency know?
Probably not, unless those changes affect activities specifically mentioned in your Grant Agreement.

Grantees receiving general operating support (Sustainability and Arts Access), which have generalized Grant Agreement descriptions, will not be affected. Grantees receiving project and other types of support (ArtSTART, ArtsNEXT, Arts Partnership, etc.) may wish to review the specifics of their Grant Agreements and email their program coordinator with any questions.

We are often able to adjust the terms of Grant Agreements on a case-by-case basis, extend project end dates, or make other accommodations. As a last resort, if activities cannot take place as planned and no reasonable substitutions can be made, grants must be cancelled.

3. Have any upcoming grant application deadlines been extended or changed?

As always, applications to the OAC are submitted entirely online via the ARTIE system.  ARTIE access is not impacted in any way. OAC staff remain accessible via phone or email to assist applicants completing proposals or updates. If you are preparing an application, we strongly encourage you to plan to submit it a minimum of five days prior to the deadline to allow for technical difficulties.

1. Is the Ohio Arts Council open?
The Ohio Arts Council is open during its normal hours of operation: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ohio Arts Council staff members can be reached via phone or email. 

3. I have a meeting scheduled at the Ohio Arts Council’s office. Should I still plan to attend?
Going forward, our agency will not be scheduling in-person/face-to-face meetings. If you already have an existing meeting on your calendar with an OAC staff member, please contact that staff member to make alternative arrangements.

4. An Ohio Arts Council staff member had previously planned a site visit or on-site meeting with me and my organization. Will this meeting still occur?
Per recommendation from the Office of Governor Mike DeWine and out of an abundance of caution, state employees are unable to attend on-site meetings at this time. Please contact the Ohio Arts Council staff member with whom you had planned to meet to discuss options.

5. How do I know if an art event, craft fair, or community festival I was planning to attend is still taking place?
It is always best practice to check event websites or contact the event organizer prior to traveling to any event to confirm dates, times, and locations.

As noted in the online and print Festival Directory, the OAC is not responsible for the accuracy of this information, and information may be subject to change. Please confirm dates and locations of events by visiting events' websites or contacting the organizers listed in the directory.

1. Is the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery open?
The Ohio Arts Council’s (OAC) Riffe Gallery hours for Oct. 30, 2021 - Jan. 7, 2022 are: Open Wed., Thurs., Fri. from Noon - 5 p.m. Hours are subject to change based on CDC and state guidelines. The Riffe Gallery is closed for all state holidays. 

Please prepare to follow all Vern Riffe Center for Government & the Arts guidelines for masks and social distancing. Additionally, the OAC Riffe Gallery has an extensive offering of digital art archives both on our website and our social media pages. Visit riffegallery.org for information and to see our past exhibiting artworks.

2. I registered for an artist talk/artmaking workshop. Is this event still happening as planned?

All OAC Riffe Gallery programming remains free and online unless otherwise noted. Find a full list of events at riffegallery.eventbrite.com.

All past artist talk live streams are available on the gallery’s Facebook page at facebook.com/riffegallery.

10/26/2020: Ohio Arts Council Statements on $20 Million in CARES Act Economic Relief for the Arts

The Ohio Controlling Board approved $20 million in economic relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the arts and culture sector to be distributed through the Ohio Arts Council. The OAC will regrant the entirety of the $20 million in federal CARES Act dollars without retaining any for overhead or administrative expenses.

Read the full media release here.

View funding guidelines and an announcement to eligible grantees here.

View a list of Frequently Asked Questions here.

09/15/2020: Ohio Department of Health Provides Reopening Guidelines for K-12 and Collegiate Performance Activities
The Ohio Department of Health released reopening guidelines for K-12 schools and collegiate band, choir, dance teams, and other performance activities. In addition to this state guidance, K-12 schools and universities also must also follow any additional health rules for the prevention of COVID-19 from their governing bodies that are more restrictive than this minimum health guidance. Independent performance teams also must follow relevant guidance from the Ohio High School Athletic Association. 

To read the guidelines, click here.

08/25/2020: Director's Order Provides Mandatory Requirements for Entertainment Venues
The Ohio Department of Health released a Director's Order on Aug. 25, 2020, detailing the requirements for the reopening of entertainment venues, which include theatres, concert and music halls, and auditoriums.  As stated in previously released reopening guidelines for performing arts theatres,  interior venue attendance will be capped at the lesser of 15 percent of fixed-seated capacity or 300 people, while outdoor venue attendance will be capped at the lesser of 15 percent of fixed seating capacity or 1,500 people. 

To read the Director's Order in its entirety, click here.

08/21/2020: Governor DeWine Announces Additional Reopening Guidelines for Performing Arts Theatres
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Aug. 21, 2020, that a reopening order for performance venues and theatres will be coming in the near future. The forthcoming order will specify that interior venue attendance will be capped at the lesser of 15 percent of fixed-seated capacity or 300 people, while outdoor venue attendance will be capped at the lesser of 15 percent of fixed seating capacity or 1,500 people. Other guidelines will align with the limits on spectators at sports venues in the administration’s Sports Order. The Governor also released guidance for performing arts theatres. More information will be shared via coronavirus.ohio.gov when it is available.

08/04/2020: OAC Board approves $12.5M in Arts Grants
The Ohio Arts Council board approved $12,500,446 in grants to support Ohio artists, arts and cultural organizations, students, educators, and public arts programming when it met virtually on July 22 for its summer board meeting. Read the full article here.

07/29/2020: Executive Message: Investment and Engagement Lead the Way for the Arts in Ohio
In this month's Executive Message, Donna S. Collins provides an update on Ohio Arts Council agency funding for FY 2021. Read the full article here.

05/15/2020: OAC Announcement Memo to FY 2020 Sustainability Grantees
As announced earlier this month, due to state budget reductions caused by the negative effect of the coronavirus on Ohio's economy, the Ohio Arts Council was forced to reduce its current FY 2020 budget by nearly $1.35 million. Through careful fiscal management, the OAC lessened the impact on grantees by approximately $595,000. To bear the remainder of the reduction, however, the OAC has reduced its FY 2020 grant budget by $753,814. To do this, FY 2020 Sustainability grants have been reduced by 6.6 percent.

On May 14, 2020, a memo was sent by the OAC Investment Office to FY 2020 Sustainability grantees informing them of revised FY 2020 grant amounts. To view the full memo and instructions FY 2020 Sustainability grantees must follow to receive payment, click here.

06/04/2020: Governor DeWine Announces Opening of Certain Facilities
On June 4, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the reopening of certain arts facilities, with health and safety restrictions. (Previously, other types of arts facilities, such as private retail, were permitted to reopen.)

Arts venues listed below may open beginning June 10 if they are able to follow Retail, Consumer, Service, and Entertainment Guidelines and other applicable additional guidance:

• Art galleries

• Movie theatres (indoor)

• Museums

Health orders will be posted on coronavirus.ohio.gov when available. 

05/06/2020: OAC Announcement to FY 2020 Grantees
On May 5, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine announced reductions of $775 million to the state budget for the remainder of fiscal year 2020 (i.e., FY 2020, May and June). The reductions result from an abrupt state tax revenue shortfall, caused by the negative economic impact of the coronavirus on Ohio’s economy. The Ohio Arts Council has announced FY 2020 budget reductions relative to COVID-19 affecting Sustainability grantees and agency administration. Please view the full message by clicking here.

04/17/2020: OAC FY 2020 Final Report Guidance
The Ohio Arts Council is adjusting reporting requirements in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak that may affect organizations that have made substantive changes to their OAC-funded projects in response to the COVID-19 crisis (e.g. cancelled or scaled back events, moved in-person activities to online, etc.). Please see more information pertaining to these adjustments in the FY 2020 Final Report Guidance FAQs.

WATCH: OHIO ARTS COUNCIL FY 2020 FINAL REPORT GUIDANCE WEBINAR

A PDF of the presentation slides can be viewed here.
 

03/24/2020: Sustainability and SASO Off-Year Update Deadlines Extended
Please see below for important information regarding Sustainability and SASO off-year updates:

Sustainability Mid-Size and SASO grantees: FY 2021 awards will be calculated using financial materials submitted in 2019. DataArts funder report submission deadline extended to October 30, 2020. The remainder of the off-year update was due in ARTIE by April 30, 2020.

Sustainability Large grantees: DataArts funder report submission deadline extended to October 30, 2020, but the remainder of the off-year update was due in ARTIE by April 30, 2020, including required Income Verification form, a cross-referenced audit, and auditor's letter.

03/13/2020: OAC issuing partial payments for FY 2020 grantees
As of March 13, 2020, the OAC began proactively issuing partial payments for nearly all current FY 2020 operating and project support grants that had not already received them. These are grants that have already been extensively reviewed via rigorous panel processes and awarded funding by the OAC board. 

OAC partial payments provide 50 percent of a total grant before the grant's end date; otherwise, OAC grants are paid entirely in arrears. Only OAC grantees with current FY 2020 awards that have not yet requested a partial payment will be affected. Affected programs include Sustainability, Arts Access, ArtSTART, ArtsNEXT, Capacity Building, Arts Partnership, State Arts Service Organizations, Building Cultural Diversity, Fund Every County, and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships.

If you are unsure whether your organization has already requested and received a FY 2020 partial payment, you can log into the ARTIE system, select "View Current/Past Awards," and for any Active Grant listed, click "Open" under the Partial Payment Request column. If partial payment has already been issued, it will be notated with a date here. If not, the amount of the forthcoming partial payment will be listed. A Final Report will still be required to receive the remaining 50 percent of your OAC award.

Please visit coronavirus.ohio.gov for the most up-to-date information.

COVID-19 vaccines are designed to protect you from severe illness, including hospitalization or death. While there is a chance, particularly with the Omicron variant, for fully vaccinated Ohioans to get COVID-19, the good news is that when you’re vaccinated, you can feel confident that your risk of developing severe disease is very low. The same is not true for the unvaccinated, remembering that it is the unvaccinated who are filling our hospital beds, and can be at risk for severe illness. 

The primary COVID-19 vaccine series teaches your body’s immune system how to create an immune response, and is primed to spot the COVID-19 virus and produce antibodies against it. However, sometimes, that immunity can wane. Booster shots are a way to remind your body's immune system about the virus, and “re-prime” it for peak defense from the virus, giving your immune system a needed boost.

Booster shots are recommended for recipients of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at least 6 months following completion of the primary series, and for recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, at least 2 months after completion of the primary series. You can choose any of the three available vaccines for booster doses, although the CDC recommends receiving an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna). Pfizer recipients must be at least 16 years old to get a booster.

Booster doses are crucial not only because of the protection they provide against the Delta variant, the dominant strain which is currently driving cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in Ohio, but because early research points to timely boosters providing protection against severe illness and death from the new Omicron variant.

Important Links

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• Fact Sheet COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
• Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
• COVID-19 Vaccination Timelines 
• COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Eligibility
• "What To Do If You Have COVID-19" Flowchart
• "Mask to Stay/Test to Play" K-12 School Quarantine Alternative Fact Sheet

GENERAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Ohio Department of Health | coronavirus.ohio.gov
This website is updated daily and provides helpful tips on preventing infectious disease, educational videos, and news releases with updates from the Department of Health and the Ohio Governor’s Office, and more.

For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634).

Vaccination Program Resources: The Ohio Department of Health offers online resources related to Ohio's distribution of COVID-19 vaccines statewide. More information about Ohio's COVID-19 vaccination program can be found at coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-program. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | cdc.gov
The CDC’s website has many resources, including information specifically for schools, businesses, healthcare professionals, and travelers.

 

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NATIONAL RESOURCES

Americans for the Arts: COVID-19 Resource and Response Center | americansforthearts.org
Americans for the Arts has developed a hub of information that includes valuable links to funding/grant opportunities throughout the country. It also features a link to a revised five-minute COVID-19 impact survey that includes short sections on reopening plans and the impact of the racial equity movement. You can keep up with the survey results by visiting the project dashboard as well as by downloading a handy one-page summary of AFTA's COVID-19 impact research.

Americans for the Arts Arts Action Fund CARES Act Table | artsactionfund.org
The Arts Action Fund offers a handy table that provides information on accessing CARES Act funds. In the table, funding opportunities are organized by what is available for nonprofit arts organizations, governmental arts agencies, commercial arts companies, self-employed individual artists, and taxpayers.

Americans for the Arts Arts Action Fund "American Rescue Plan and the Arts" Webinar | artsactionfund.org
Learn details of arts funding opportunities in the newly enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The webinar was hosted by Americans for the Arts Chief Counsel and Arts Action Fund Executive Director Nina Ozlu Tunceli with several guest speakers. 

Arts Agency Action Kit | americansforthearts.org
The Arts Agency Action kit is an online toolkit for arts agencies and arts organizations. Explore resources related to current information, key messaging, communications planning, and research to help you mobilize your advocates and develop actionable strategies.

Arts Midwest | artsmidwest.org
Regional arts organization Arts Midwest has assembled a page of resources that includes links to the websites of public health departments in the Arts Midwest region (which includes Ohio), a list of resources for arts and culture organizations, and answers to questions from recipients of Arts Midwest grants.

National Endowment for the Arts | arts.gov
The National Endowment for the Arts offers COVID-19 resources for artists and arts organizations, as well as a list of updates and frequently asked questions for applicants and grantees of its programs.

National Assembly of State Arts Agencies "The Arts and Economic Recovery Research" | nasaa-arts.org
This collaborative research effort provides further evidence that arts and creative industries offer a powerful strategy for states and localities aiming to reignite economic growth. In addition to the healing value of the arts to communities and individuals, the arts have proven economic value and offer vital economic development strategies for diversifying and stimulating local economies in all types of communities.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium "Leading Accessible Virtual Programs" webinar | chicagoculturalacess.org
This recorded workshop highlights the importance of integrating accessibility into virtual programs as events and presentations move to new digital forums. 

Folk Alliance International "Tech Tips and Tricks for Successful Livestreaming" webinar | folk.org
A panel of experts shares advice, insight, and tools to help you make your livestreamed performances and events as professional as possible.

Great Lakes ADA Center "Accessible Technology: Plain Language" webinar | accessibilityonline.org
In this installment of the Great Lakes ADA Center's Accessible Tech webinar series, the discussion focuses on plain language principles and strategies for making your message articulate, accessible, and actionable.

National Endowment for the Arts Accessibility Guide for Virtual Programming | arts.gov
The National Endowment for the Arts has collected resources to help ensure accessibility of virtual events for people with disabilities and shares ways to create an inclusive experience for digital programming.

Open Door Arts | opendoorartsma.org
Join Open Door Arts to review concrete tips, strategies, and resources to make online programming more accessible.

 

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FOR ARTISTS

Arts Administrators of Color | aacnetwork.org
AAC has compiled a page to share ways to connect through Facebook groups and other virtual meet-and-greets, links to access available resources, and information on the Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund, which is currently accepting donations and applications.

Artist Relief Fund | artistrelief.org
The Artist Relief Fund is an initiative organized by a coalition of national grantmaking organizations and foundations that aims to support artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Artists Rights Society | arsny.com
The Artist Rights Society's relaunched website offers a guide to "Artists Rights 101." This page provides information on how artists can protect their intellectual property rights (copyrights, rights of publicity or personality, and moral rights). Explore FAQs relating to a variety of topics such as "copyright basics," "intellectual property rights," "pertinent copyright cases," and more.

Artists Thrive | artiststhrive.org
Artists Thrive has compiled resources, tools, and opportunities for artists and those who work with artists. In addition to links to various funding sources and grants, the Artist Thrive COVID-19 page includes tips for self care and opportunities to engage in digital creative prompts and challenges.

Alliance of Artists Communities | artistcommunities.org
The Alliance of Artists Communities' Emergency Relief Programs page offers support to artist residencies and artists as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The web page includes links to resources, including emergency funds, grants, and programs.

Capacity Interactive | ideas.capacityinteractive.com
Capacity Interactive, which provides digital marketing consulting for the arts, has put together a guide to specific digital marketing suggestions that show how you can maintain a presence on social media, in your audience's inbox, and online—even when in-person plans change.

CERF+ | cerfplus.org
CERF+ calls itself "the artists safety net," and it has put together a page dedicated to helping artists and organizations find assistance as they respond to COVID-19. CERF+ also wants to hear from studio-based artists to learn more about the challenges they are facing in light of the coronavirus. Responses can be submitted in the COVID-19 national impact survey. 

CERF+ offers a guide for self-employed workers that explains provisions of the CARES Act that make financial disaster relief available.

COVID-19 Resources for Freelance Artists | covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com
This site is specifically designed for freelance artists seeking free preparedness resources, links to online platforms, temporary/remote employment opportunities, financial relief options., and more. The website also features a link to a recorded panel discussion, "Artists in a Time of Global Pandemic," which highlights more best practices for freelance artists and independent contractors as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creative Capital | creative-capital.org
Creative Capital has developed a list of resources, including emergency relief funds and grants, for artists working in all disciplines, arts philanthropists, and arts professionals. They will continue to update this page and provide links to additional resources as they become available.

Creative Capital "Coping with COVID" webinar | creative-capital.org
Creative Capital invites artist and energy healer Rhonda Wheatley for a webinar and conversation focusing on wellness and self-care for creatives coping with the isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Creative Generation "Digital Care Package" for Artists | creativegeneration.art
Creative Generation's Digital Care Package for Artists and Creatives gathered words of encouragement, advice, and resources from and for the creative community. Explore tons of resources and links in this hub dubbed as a "big hug when you need it."

Theatre Story Archive | michaeldeanmorgan.com/tsa
The Theatre Story Archive, an oral history project, is currently collecting Quarantine Stories from actors, stage hands and audiences. The goal of the project is to capture the feelings, experiences, and responses to the challenge of COVID-19 in our individual and shared lives.

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists | springboardexchange.org/workofart
The Work of Art toolkit is a resource developed and provided by Springboard for the Arts. Based on a series of professional development and entrepreneurship workshops, the Work of Art Toolkit is available for free digitally.
 

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FOR ARTS EDUCATORS AND TEACHING ARTISTS

Association of Teaching Artists "COVID-19 Community Conversation" webinar | teachingartists.com
View a free recording of the Association of Teaching Artists' COVID-19 Community Conversation. This presentation discusses topics relevant to teaching artists, such as contingency planning, best practices for modifying teaching during a public health crisis, and working options for teaching artists.

Grantmakers in the Arts "What's the Forecast for Arts Education" webinar | giarts.org
As a result of COVID-19, students and families have pivoted to work packets, online learning, and virtual convenings. For teaching artists and arts funders in particular, there are outstanding questions around how to handle contracts, manage intellectual property, and how to ensure all students have access to high quality education. Hear from Kimberly Olsen, executive director of NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, and Alex Nock, principal, Penn Hill Group, as they discuss federal funding changes, how funders can respond, and what teaching artists are doing to assimilate into this new reality.

Wallace Foundation COVID-19 resource hub | wallacefoundation.org
The Wallace Foundation's COVID-19 resource hub provides ideas, information, and guidance for educators and arts professionals. This web page includes relevant blog posts, webinars, reports, and more on topics ranging from reopening protocols to financial management to creating a more equitable creative environment.

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FUNDRAISING, DONOR RELATIONS, AND BUDGETING RESOURCES

Americans for the Arts "COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds for the Arts 101" webinar series | artsu.americansforthearts.org
In this on-demand video series, Americans for the Arts explores the federal relief programs available to artists and arts organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Nina Ozlu Tunceli, chief counsel of government and public affairs at Americans for the Arts and the executive director of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, these videos will address topics such as the Paycheck Protection Program, Pandemic Unemployment, Small Business Loans, and more. New videos will be added periodically in the future, and you can register to be notified when updates are made.

Americans for the Arts "Spring Appeal and Fundraising in COVID-19" webinar | artsu.americansforthearts.org
This session discusses fundraising and crafting a spring appeal in the age of COVID-19. Presenters facilitate a discussion, share best practices, and highlight different approaches arts organizations can take.

Arts Midwest "2021 COVID-19 Relief for Arts Organizations" webinar  | artsmidwest.org
Dive into federal economic relief opportunities with Arts Midwest and speakers from CliftonLarsonAllen and the NIVA - National Independent Venue Association. This free webinar will give you the scoop on the current landscape of federal COVID-19 relief support for arts and culture organizations of all sizes. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how to prepare for economic relief opportunities including the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and the Employee Retention Credit. 

Capacity Interactive: 7 Tips For Delivering Virtual Experiences  | ideas.capacityinteractive.com
Virtual events allow audiences digital access to activities in the arts. In this guide, digital marketing consultants Capacity Interactive share seven key takeaways to enhance and monetize virtual experiences.

DonorPerfect | donorperfect.com
DonorPerfect's COVID-19 Fundraising Template Kit for Nonprofits includes resources such as email and social media templates that can help organizations raise money and engage donors while complying with social distancing and other health guidelines. The free kit includes templates for a variety of communications, such as campaign launches, remote volunteer trainings, and more.

FMA - Fiscal Strength for Nonprofits | fmaonline.net
FMA helps nonprofits meet their mission through consulting, outsourcing, training, and more. Now in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, FMA has put together a COVID-19 Response Resources page that provides updates and gathers the FMA's latest blog posts, interviews, and tools to help nonprofits manage their finances and organize a response to the coronavirus crisis.

National Association of Counties "Maximizing Value on Every Public Dollar" webinar | naco.org
The National Association of Counties, NACo Financial Services Corporation, and Three + One host a webinar to show counties how to use liquidity analyses and data to maximize the value on current tax dollars and any CARES Act funding received. New opportunities exist to increase the value on public funds during a time it’s needed most, and this webinar will highlight ways to look under every stone for taxpayer benefit.

Ohio Arts Council "Budgeting During a Pandemic" webinar | oac.ohio.gov
Now more than ever, budget management is critical to navigating our changing world. In this webinar, fiscal expert Elaine Grogan Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts reviews scenarios to help organizations and individuals to plan for the ongoing pandemic and eventual recovery. 

Ohio Museums Association "Fundraising in Troubled Times" webinar | ohiomuseums.org
The Ohio Museums Association's April webinar gives museums and arts and culture organizations tools to assist in donor retention and fundraising in the midst of a national crisis. Featured experts reflect on the lessons learned from past events and crises and share tips on how to engage donors, salvage special event revenue, pivot membership programs, and leverage charitable benefits of the CARES Act.

Ohio Office of Small Business Relief | businesshelp.ohio.gov
The Office of Small Business Relief within the Ohio Development Services Agency coordinates state efforts to identify and provide direct support for Ohio's small businesses. The office's website includes resources for economic support, including specific resources for nonprofits facing financial hardships, and answers to frequently asked questions. 

Oregon Arts Commission "Creative Borrowing for your COVID-19 Comeback" webinar | oregonartscommission.org
This webinar provides information about how nonprofit organizations can use fully secured borrowing to help them through a financial crisis. Richard Linzer of Linzer Consulting gives an overview of this common financial tool. Irene Namkung, former board chair for Northwest Folklife Festival, and Stuart Weiser, former manager of the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, share how their organizations used fully secured borrowing to manage their financial crises and ultimately become stronger, more resilient organizations. Additional materials including the presentation slides are here.

Veritus Group "It's NOT About Face-to-Face Anymore" webinar | veritasgroup.com
This webinar covers why digitally engaging with donors is a big step in the right direction, the myths about whether you can engage with donors digitally, why we believe digital experiences open up new possibilities for donor-centric relationships, and the strategies for maximizing available technology.

 

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FOR NONPROFITS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

American Alliance of Museums | aam-us.org
AAM offers a directory of resources compiled to assist museums in internal and external preparations relating to COVID-19.

AudienceView and TheaterMania "The Patrons' Perspective" | audienceview.com
AudienceView and TheaterMania collected data and compiled a report to assist arts organizations of all sizes in their efforts to generate revenue, engage with their community, and prepare for the reopening of theatres.

Catchafire | catchafire.org
Catchafire's COVID-19 resource page helps nonprofits adapt to new ways of operating and serving communities in this critical time. The page offers opportunities to virtually speak with experts, consultants, and volunteers; links to webinars covering a variety of topics such as fundraising and workforce management for a teleworking team; and more ways to connect with other nonprofit professionals.

Community Development Investments | communitydevelopment.art
This initiative from ArtPlace America explores the intersection of the arts and culture and community development, health and well-being, and economic growth. The website houses publications, webinars, and other resources to assist in comprehensive planning efforts and further research.

League of American Orchestras | americanorchestras.org
The League of American Orchestras provides a page that includes travel considerations for musicians and orchestras, funding resources for communities impacted by the coronavirus, and sample communications that can be tailored to convey important messaging regarding program rescheduling and wellness precautions.

The League of American Orchestras has put together a federal assistance overview that provides a detailed description of funding streams accessible to nonprofits.

National Council of Nonprofits | councilofnonprofits.org
The National Council of Nonprofits highlights key provisions of the federal CARES Act and explains how these impact the nonprofit sector.

North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents: Coronavirus FAQs | napama.org
NAPAMA has put together a list of frequently asked questions relating to the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts field. The site will be updated regularly as more information becomes available and includes a list to additional resources for agents, managers, and self-represented artists.

OCLC "REALM Project: Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums" Information Hub | webjunction.org
OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battle are working together to distribute science-based information and recommended practices to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to staff and visitors engaging in the delivery or use of museum, library, or archival services. The information hub has links to research news and updates, as well as webinars aimed at providing guidance to archives, libraries, and museums as they make decisions about reopening and best practices.

Ohio Museums Association's COVID-19 Response Resources for Museums | ohiomuseums.org
The Ohio Museums Association has created a list of resources for both museums and museum professionals. In addition to a list of Ohio community foundations that are offering COVID-19 emergency response funds, OMA has also started a guide to Ohio museums that are offering virtual programming.

Prosper Strategies | prosper-strategies.com
Each week, Prosper Strategies releases new nonprofit-oriented resources to help organizations with their operational, strategic, and fundraising needs. Its COVID-19 webinar series offers guidance in areas such as launching effective donor communication campaigns, building nonprofit resilience, and planning virtual fundraiser events.

WolfBrown | wolfbrown.com
WolfBrown has launched the Audience Outlook Monitor, an international collaboration between top researchers, funders, service organizations, and hundreds of cultural organizations who want to make informed decisions about how and when to re-start programming based on rigorous research data. This website is a source of information on research findings, scenario planning, and critical thinking about audiences and programming.
 

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REOPENING

Alliance of Performing Arts Conferences "Reopening the Performing Arts" webinar | apap365.org
Based on the recently released Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide, this webinar will determine when to reopen, how to communicate with audiences, how to ensure a sanitized venue, and most importantly, all of the considerations to keep everyone safe, from front-of-house to backstage. 

Association of Performing Arts Professionals "Public Health and the Re-Opening of the Performing Arts" with Dr. Anthony Fauci | apap365.org
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health offers up-to-the-minute intel on the status of the global pandemic and vaccine rollout in the U.S. and what this means for the performing arts industry. In this video, originally presented at the APAP|NYC+ 2021 Conference, Dr. Fauci helps the performing arts community plan for and anticipate the resumption of live performing arts programming and touring.

EMCArts "Adapting Organizations During and After the Pandemic" webinar | artsfwd.org
This four-part webinar series aims to help leaders and staff make progress amid disorder by offering frameworks for adaptive practice and examples from within the field. The sessions discuss challenges organizations are facing at this time and offer solutions for actionable strategies and plans for moving forward.

Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide | eventsafetyalliance.org
Now with a new, six-month update: The Event Safety Alliance's Reopening Guide provides health and sanitary considerations necessary to protect patrons and workers as municipal officials begin to allow small-scale public gatherings. Informed by scientific advice from organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, the Reopening Guide offers suggestions specifically tailored for event and venue professionals. As stated on the Event Safety Alliance website, the first edition of the guide is aimed at informing the reopening of "the smallest events with the fewest resources available to mitigate their risks."

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees - Safety Program Guidelines | stage-directions.com
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has a 27-page set of guidelines detailing a possible COVID-19 Safety Program for stagecraft workers in entertainment venues and workspaces like theatres and live performance venues.

National Association of Counties "Health Equity and Social Solidarity" webinar series | naco.org
NACo's new webinar series, "Health Equity and Social Solidarity in the Time of Pandemic: Strategies for COVID-19 Response and Recovery," highlights the challenges communities are facing as they respond to COVID-19 and its impacts and serves as an opportunity for community leaders across the nation to learn from lead researchers, policymakers and each other. Visit the webinar series' landing page to access recordings of past presentations and view a schedule of upcoming events.

National Endowment for the Arts The Art of Reopening Research Publication | arts.gov
Based on in-depth interviews with nine arts organizations representing various artistic disciplines, budget sizes, and geographic regions, The Art of Reopening identifies common practices among arts groups that have successfully reopened their doors to audiences or visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

National Endowment for the Arts "The Art of Reopening" Webinar with Introductory Remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci | arts.gov
How arts organizations can reopen their venues in 2021 is the topic of a webinar presented by the National Endowment for the Arts with special guest Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. 

The event is based in part on the NEA’s report The Art of Reopening: A Guide to Current Practices Among Arts Organizations During COVID-19 that was published in January 2021. The report examines reopening practices of organizations that resumed in-person programming in 2020 and presents promising tactics and nine case studies. 

Texas Historical Commission "Museums Beyond Reopening" webinar | thc.texas.gov
This webinar focuses on helping museums develop a toolbox to keep operations agile and resilient while making steps to grow their mission. Learn how to modify operations to meet challenges the pandemic has brought, build new revenue streams, and explore new opportunities to make your museum stronger in this time of change.
 

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WEBINARS & PODCASTS

Alliance of Performing Arts Conferences webinars | apap365.org
The Alliance of Performing Arts Conferences (APAP) webinar page collects upcoming and previous APAP webinars covering topics such as nonprofit finance management, emergency preparedness, COVID-19 resources for artists, self care, and more. The page also features links to other webinar recordings and ongoing webinar series. 

Americans for the Arts "Engaging Your Audience During and After COVID-19" webinar | artsu.americansforthearts.org
This webinar reviews the tenets of strong audience development, explores approaches and frameworks to help us think about and understand our audiences in ways that can guide our programming and/or communication, and checks in with the most recent data that can help inform future planning.

Artist Relief "Upholding Mobility and Access" webinar | artistrelief.org
In this conversation with Kristy Edumnds, executive and artistic director of UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance, and Lauren Snelling, senior director of alumni programming at the National YoungArts Foundation, presenters address the harsh realities associated with a return to public gatherings and ongoing postponements and cancellations. They also provide a hopeful perspective on alternatives for artists operating in a virtual landscape.

Artsy gallery innovation webinar | artsy.net
Join gallery leaders from around the world as they discuss innovative practices such as connecting with collectors and artists online, email marketing strategies, and approaches to social media outreach and engagement. 

Catchafire webinars | catchafire.org/webinars
Catchafire offers on-demand access to recorded webinars that cover a variety of topics relevant to nonprofit organizations. Many recent webinars are related to navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, with presentations including hosting virtual programming and nurturing donor relations in a time of social distancing, while others discuss evergreen topics such as management skills and communication with donors.

Citizens' Institute on Rural Design "CIRD in the Time of COVID-19" webinar | rural-design.org
In this webinar, the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design discusses the role of design when stay-at-home orders impact placemaking efforts. Topics discussed include how organizations that work in design can respond to economic distress head-on, especially in rural communities that seek to engage with the arts to drive economic development.

Dexibit coronavirus webinars | dexibit.com/covid19
Dexibit, a software company that serves visitor attractions such as museums; galleries; zoos; and other arts, cultural, and entertainment destinations and organizations around the world, hosts webinars that share COVID-19 response resources and strategies for managing visitor attractions and retaining audiences through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grantmakers in the Arts "Supporting rural communities and individual artists" webinar | giarts.org
According to a National Governors Association report about rural support, creative sector initiatives are most effective when attuned to the particular creative assets and needs of rural communities. Join a panel of experts as they share what makes their communities and support unique and what funders should keep in mind when supporting rural communities and individual artists in these communities.

Independent Sector "Organizational Survival and Sustainability" webinar  | independentsector.org
Numerous organizations have been in "survival mode" even before the COVID-19 crisis, and they are no doubt going to face some very tough decisions ahead. This webinar guides listeners to help them realize that there is no better time for organizations to really evaluate the situation and take action.

National Guild for Community Arts Education | nationalguild.org
The National Guild for Community Arts Education has a COVID-19 resource page that includes links to ongoing webinar series focusing on themes such as "Transitioning Arts Programming for Shelter in Place Audiences" and "Human-Centered Approaches in a Time of Crisis." The page also includes opportunities for virtual engagement through general and specific Facebook and Slack groups and video-enabled "Community Conversations."

Ohio Arts Council "Going Virtual: Moving Work and Programming Online" webinar | oac.ohio.gov
Explore new technology and techniques to help rethink your daily work and programming using virtual spaces. Beth Flowers, executive director of AIR Institute, provides in-depth training on the latest Zoom functionality and case studies for moving meetings, workshops, fundraising, community events, and performances online.

Performing Arts Readiness webinars | performingartsreadiness.org/webinars
Performing Arts Readiness is hosting free webinars throughout the months of January, February, and March touching on topics related to business continuity, risk assessment, disaster response, and more.

January 4, 2022, 10 a.m. - This page was updated to include links to additional COVID-19 resources provided by the Ohio Department of Health.

December 28, 2021, 4:10 p.m. - This page was updated to include COVID-19 booster information provided by the Ohio Governor's Office. Outdated information and links were also removed from the Frequently Asked Questions and Resources sections.

June 28, 2021, 11 a.m. - This page was updated to include information about the Ohio Development Services Agency's Entertainment Venue Grant.

June 23, 2021, 5:30 p.m. - This page was updated to include information about the National Endowment for the Arts' American Rescue Plan Grants to Organizations program.

June 2, 2021, 4:05 p.m. - This page was updated to include Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's Announcement About Rescinded COVID-19-Related Health Orders.

May 24, 2021, 5:10 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's May 24, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

May 18, 2021, 9:20 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's May 17, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

May 14, 2021, 4:30 p.m. - This page was updated to include Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's update about the CDC mask guidance.

May 12, 2021, 6:50 p.m. - This page was updated to include Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's update about vaccine incentives and an end date for health orders.

May 3, 2021, 5:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's May 3, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

April 28, 2021, 10 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 27, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

April 27, 2021, 11:10 a.m. - This page was updated to include new information on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators (aka Save Our Stages) Grant program.

April 21, 2021, 6:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 21, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

April 16, 2021, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 15, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

April 13, 2021, 10:05 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 13, 2021, COVID-19 Update and new information about the 2020 Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio, which will now take place as a virtual event with an online premiere on May 10, 2021, at noon.

April 9, 2021, 10 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 8, 2021, COVID-19 Update and new information about the Shuttered Venue Operators (aka "Save Our Stages") Grant program.

April 5, 2021, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 5, 2021, COVID-19 Update, information about the Ohio Department of Health's new simplified health order (issued April 5, 2021), and new links in the "Resources" section.

April 1, 2021, 4:50 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's April 1, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

March 26, 2021, 11:20 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's March 25, 2021, COVID-19 Update. New links were added to the "Resources" section.

March 23, 2021, 4 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's March 23, 2021, COVID-19 Update. New links were added to the "Resources" section.

March 22, 2021, 5:05 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor Mike DeWine's March 22, 2021, COVID-19 Update and more information about the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators (aka Save Our Stages) Grant program.

March 19, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 18, 2021, COVID-19 Update. Links in the "Resources" section were also updated.

March 17, 2021, 12:10 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

March 16, 2021, 4:50 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 16, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

March 15, 2021, 4:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 15, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

March 15, 2021, 10:45 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 14, 2021, COVID-19 Update and information about $135 million for the National Endowment for the Arts included in the federal American Rescue Plan. Additionally, links and information were updated in the "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Resources" sections.

March 11, 2021, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 10, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

March 8, 2021, 4:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 8, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

March 8, 2021, 10:45 a.m. - This page was updated to include new information on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators (aka "Save Our Stages") Grant program.

March 7, 2021, 4:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include information on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators (aka "Save Our Stages") Grant program and Governor DeWine's March 5, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

March 3, 2021, 1:15 p.m. - This page was updated to include information on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators (aka "Save Our Stages") Grant program in both a #SaveOurStages Update and in the Resources section.

March 2, 2021, 2 p.m. - This page was updated to include information on the public health orders regarding mass gatherings and entertainment venues.

March 2, 2021, 10:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's March 1, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 25, 2021, 4:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 25, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 23, 2021, 3:30 p.m. - This page was updated to include information about the State of Ohio's sector-specific operating requirements. Older statewide and agency updates have been moved to the "Past Agency Updates" tab. Links were added and updated in the "Resources" tab.

February 22, 2021, 5:15: p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 22, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 18, 2021, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 18, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 17, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 16, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 12, 2021, 10:10 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 11, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 10, 2021, 10 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 9, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

February 8, 2021, 12:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

February 5, 2021, 3:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Feb. 4, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

January 28, 2021, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include a link to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (aka Save Our Stages) program FAQ sheet.

January 27, 2021, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Jan. 26, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

January 22, 2021, 9:35 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Jan. 21, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

January 20, 2021, 1:10 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Jan. 19, 2021, COVID-19 Update.

January 15, 2021, 4:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include information about the U.S. Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (aka Save Our Stages) program and the Ohio COVID-19 vaccination program. New links were also added to the "Resources" section.

January 14, 2021, 12:15 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

January 13, 2021, 9 a.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Jan. 12, 2021, COVID-19 Update and new links in the "Resources" section.

January 12, 2021, 2:25 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

January 6, 2021, 3 p.m. - This page was updated to include Governor DeWine's Jan. 5, 2021, COVID-19 Update and new links in the "Resources" section.

December 29, 2020, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Statewide Update discussing Ohio's COVID-19 vaccination program.

November 19, 2020, 11:45 a.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Agency Update announcing 296 grant awards totaling $20 million in economic relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the arts and culture sector in Ohio.

November 18, 2020, 4:15 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

October 26, 2020, 3:55 p.m. - This page was updated to include Ohio Arts Council statements on the $20 million CARES Act economic relief for the arts to be distributed through the OAC, as approved by the Ohio Controlling Board. 

October 26, 2020, 12:30 p.m. - This page was updated to archive previous Agency Updates in the "Past Agency Updates" section and to add new links in the "Resources" section.

October 20, 2020, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include the latest Americans for the Arts News Update in the "Resources" section.

September 22, 2020, 2:55 p.m. - This page updated to include new links and the latest Americans for the Arts News Update in the "Resources" section.

September 15, 2020, 4 p.m. - This page was updated to include the Ohio Department of Health's reopening guidelines for K-12 school and collegiate performance activities such as band, choir, and dance teams.

August 25, 2020, 5:05 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest statewide update covering the Department of Health's Director's Order providing mandatory requirements for entertainment venues. 

August 21, 2020, 7 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest statewide update covering Governor Mike DeWine's additional reopening guidelines for performing arts theatres.

August 20, 2020, 2:55 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

August 7, 2020, 1:55 p.m. - This page was updated to include the latest Ohio Arts Council agency update.

August 3, 2020, 2:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

July 29, 2020, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include the latest Agency Update and new links in the "Resources" section.

July 20, 2020, 1:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

July 16, 2020, 3:50 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

July 9, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

July 6, 2020, 4:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

July 1, 2020, 3:05 p.m.  - This page was updated to include the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

June 29, 2020, 6:20 p.m.  - This page was updated to include the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

June 26, 2020, 3:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

June 24, 2020, 4:30 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links and the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

June 22, 2020, 11:55 a.m. - This page was updated to include new links and the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

June 22, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

June 17, 2020, 1 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links and the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

June 16, 2020, 2:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

June 12, 2020, 3:10 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links and the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

June 10, 2020, 4:45 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

June 5, 2020, 10 a.m. - This page was updated to include new information about coronavirus testing availability in the state of Ohio. More links were added to the "Resources" section.

June 4, 2020, 4:50 p.m. - This page was updated to include information from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine regarding the opening of certain facilities including art galleries, movie theatres, and museums.

June 4, 2020, 3:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

May 28, 2020, 3:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links and the latest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

May 27, 2020, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

May 22, 2020, 11:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab. 

May 21, 2020, 3 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab. 

May 21, 2020, 10 a.m. - This page was updated to include the new health order and advisory from the Ohio Department of Health and new links in the "Resources" tab.

May 19, 2020, 1:55 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab. 

May 18, 2020, 4:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab. 

May 15, 2020, 2:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include a new agency update regarding revised FY 2020 Sustainability grant amounts and new links in the "Resources" tab.​

May 14, 2020, 2:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

May 13, 2020, 2:15 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

May 12, 2020, 4:15 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update and more links in the "Resources" tab.

May 7, 2020, 2:35 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

May 7, 2020, 8 a.m. - This page was updated to include the agency update "Ohio Arts Council Announcement to FY 2020 Grantees."

May 6, 2020, 2:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include the newest Americans for the Arts news update in the "Resources" tab.

May 5, 2020, 4 p.m. - This page was updated to include a new "Americans for the Arts Updates" tab under "Resources."

May 1, 2020, 9:15 a.m. - This page was updated to include information on the Ohio Department of Health's Stay Safe Ohio Order. The Agency Update regarding the deadline extension for Sustainability and SASO off-year updates has been moved to the "Frequently Asked Questions" section under "Past Agency Updates."

April 30, 2020, 12:30 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

April 28, 2020, 10:15 a.m. - This page was updated to include information about the State of Ohio's reopening details for certain businesses, activities, and economic sectors.

April 24, 2020, 3 p.m. - This page was updated to include new links in the "Resources" section.

April 23, 2020, 4:30 p.m. - This page was updated to include links to recorded webinars in the "Resources" section.

April 17, 2020, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include the recorded webinar "Ohio Arts Council FY 2020 Final Report Guidance."

April 17, 2020, 9:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include information about the Ohio Arts Council's FY 2020 Final Report Guidance. This information is located in a new tab titled "FY 2020 Final Report Guidance" under "Frequently Asked Questions." The agency update about partial payments has been moved under "Ohio Arts Council Grants, Deadlines, and Funding" under "Frequently Asked Questions." More links were added to the "Resources" section.

April 15, 2020, 9:40 a.m. - This page was updated to include additional links in the "Resources" section.

April 8, 2020, 4:50 p.m. - This page was updated to include additional links in the "Resources" section.

April 8, 2020, 12:10 p.m. - This page was updated to include information about the National Endowment for the Arts' CARES Act arts grants for recent NEA grantees. This information is included in the "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Resources" section.

April 7, 2020, 3:40 p.m. - This page was updated to include additional resources and links in the "Resources" section.

April 7, 2020, 9:30 a.m. - This page was updated to include additional resources and links in the "Resources" section.

April 6, 2020, 11 a.m. - This page was updated to include additional resources and links, including the amended Stay at Home order that was extended by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, until May 1, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

April 2, 2020, 3 p.m. - The page was updated to include additional links in the "Resources" section.

April 1, 2020, 4 p.m. - The "Resources" section of the page was updated to include additional information about assistance available to small businesses and nonprofits provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

March 31, 2020, 1 p.m. - The page was updated to include more information and links to resources about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. These changes were made in the "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Resources" sections.

March 31, 2020, 11:30 a.m. - The page was updated to include additional information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in the "Resources" section.

March 30, 2020, 9:20 a.m. - The page was updated to include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section.

March 25, 2020, 2:15 p.m. - The page was updated to include additional links in the "Resources" section.

March 24, 2020, 2:05 p.m. - The page was updated to include the extended deadlines for Sustainability and SASO off-year updates. This information is reflected as an "Agency Update" and in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. The "Resources" section was reorganized for improved readability and additional links were added.

March 23, 2020, 1:20 p.m. - This page was updated to include information and links related to the Ohio Department of Health's Stay at Home order.

March 20, 2020, 10:45 a.m. - This page was updated to include information and links related to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Low-Interest Loans and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website in the "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Resources" sections. Other funding and preparedness resources were also added to the "Resources" section.

March 18, 2020, 5 p.m. - This page was updated to include information about the rescheduling of the Ohio Teaching Artist Roster Professional Development Day, originally planned for April 2 in Wooster, Ohio. The change is reflected in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. Additional links were added to the "Resources" section. 

March 17, 2020, 4:40 p.m. - The page was updated to include information in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section about the status of events listed in the Ohio Arts Council's Festival Directory. 

March 16, 2020, 3:35 p.m. - All references to "mass gatherings" on this page have been updated to state that a "mass gathering" is defined in the Ohio Department of Health order as "an event that includes 50 or more people convening in a single space at the same time."

March 16, 2020, 1 p.m. - The page was updated to include new information regarding the postponement of the 2020 Arts Impact Ohio Conference in Akron.

March 16, 2020, 12:15 p.m. - New information regarding the Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery's hours of operation was added to the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. Additional links were added to the "Resources" section.

March 13, 2020, 4:25 p.m. - The page was updated to include the Ohio Arts Council's announcement that the agency has begun proactively issuing partial payments for nearly all current FY 2020 operating and project support grants that have not already received them. Additional links were also added to the "Resources" section.

March 12, 2020, 6 p.m. - The "Resources" section was updated to include a link to the Ohio Department of Health's order prohibiting mass gatherings in Ohio. Answers to questions regarding events that have received Ohio Arts Council funding have been updated to reflect the content of the order. 

March 12, 2020, 4 p.m. - The "Frequently Asked Questions" section was updated with new guidance for scheduling meetings with Ohio Arts Council staff.

March 12, 2020, 9:51 a.m. - A web page update log section was added. Links to the Association of Teaching Artists' COVID-19 Community Conversation webinar; the League of American Orchestras' coronavirus page; the Event Safety Alliance's "Prepare Your Organization for the Coronavirus Outbreak" webinar; and ArtsReady's emergency preparedness newsletter were added to the resources list.

March 11, 2020, 10 a.m. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates, FAQs, and Resources page created and published.