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Culture at Risk Register Survey- January 2021

The Mayor of London's Culture at Risk Office are reaching out to all building-based cultural and creative organisations that have registered with their office during the COVID-19 pandemic to find out how well the Government's support packages are addressing their needs at this point in the crisis. Most importantly, they are looking to hear what support you might need with regards to applying to DCMS Culture Recovery Fund Round 2, distributed by Arts Council England, with a deadline on 26 January. Please let them know by completing this very short survey, before Monday 18 January.

Surveys and research

Jan 13

Engage Micro grants programme

Ten micro grants of £500 and ten micro grants of £1000 will be made for grant activity which takes place between 27 January and 22 March 2021. The grant is to enable members to try new ways of working, to adapt working practices or to develop existing plans. Find out more about becoming an Engage member and apply here.

Money Professional development Things to do

Jan 11

Creative Industries Federation – COVID-19 Creative Industries Impact Survey

Creative Industries Federation are seeking input to give collective voice about the impact of COVID on the creative industries for both organisations and individuals. Take the survey here.

Surveys and research

Dec 17

Cultural Learning workforce survey – organisations

The Cultural Learning Alliance exists to champion a right to arts and culture for every child. To do this they need a vibrant workforce to deliver cultural learning. If you are employed or were employed in 2020 by an organisation, please fill in this survey of 19 questions about any redundancy risks or cuts to contracts for cultural learning in your organisation.

Surveys and research

Dec 17

Latest Guidance from DCMS

DCMS have published updated guidance for work in the Performing Arts in the new Tier system. The Department for Education also published the following guidance which may be of relevance to some, especially those engaged with students and teaching: Out-of-school settings, schools and further education.

Information sources Practical advice Uncategorised

Dec 09

Freelancers Delivering Cultural Learning – Cultural Learning Alliance

Help the Cultural Learning Alliance gather information about how to better support freelancers working in arts education. See the survey

Surveys and research

Dec 09

Make London Fund

A new community fund by the Mayor of London, aimed at helping Londoners drive recovery from COVID-19. It is open to grassroots organisations, community groups, social enterprises and many more across the city, for grants of up to £50,000 towards local projects that help to enhance public spaces, promote participation in art and culture, and regenerate our high streets. Find out more and Apply here

Money Professional development

Dec 09

Grants for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The Government has allocated additional funds to local authorities to provide grants to businesses that have been severely impacted by the most recent national COVID-19 restrictions. Visit London Business Hub to find out how to apply. Find out more

Money

Dec 09

The Mayor of London’s Culture at Risk Office – Culture at Risk Register Survey

The Mayor of London's Culture at Risk Office are contacting all building-based organisations that have registered with their office during the COVID-19 pandemic to find out how well the Government's support packages are addressing their needs at this point in the crisis. The data collected will be uses to inform their lobbying to the Government for further relief. Take part in the survey here: https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90284191/Culture-at-Risk-Register-Survey

Covid Surveys and research

Oct 29

Weston Culture Fund

The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, charitable grant-making foundation, which supports a wide range of causes across the UK, donating over £80 million annually. Their Weston Culture Fund is a £25m fund to support organisations in the arts following the impact of COVID19. Find out more and apply here: https://garfieldweston.org/weston-culture-fund/about-the-weston-culture-fund/

Money

Oct 21

Online exhibition platforms

A selection of free and low cost online exhibition platforms.

Information sources

Oct 06

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

Money Practical advice

Oct 06

Creative Land Trust – Diversifying Operations

Studio providers share their ideas, tips and successes in diversifying operations. How to remain resilient as we work together to rebuild our creative industries. Read more here: https://www.creativelandtrust.org/news/diversifying-operations.

Community and networks Information sources Practical advice The Future

Oct 05

The Online Town

Free video-calling experience that lets multiple people hold separate conversations in parallel and lets you walk in, out and around those conversations just as you would in real life.

Community and networks Things to do

Jul 20

The Artquest homepage

This week the Artquest home page will revert back to it's original, pre-lockdown state. Information on COVID-19 / coronavirus-specific opportunities and guidance will remain on this page, which will become a Project page on the main Artquest site. You will still be able to access this page directly via any page on Artquest.

Artquest projects Commissions Community and networks Health and wellbeing Information sources Money Practical advice Professional development Surveys and research The Future Things to do

Jul 15

Using research about visual artists' working conditions to provide resources, money and projects for professional artists.

Culture at Risk Register Survey- January 2021

Engage Micro grants programme

Creative Industries Federation – COVID-19 Creative Industries Impact Survey

Cultural Learning workforce survey – organisations

Latest Guidance from DCMS

Freelancers Delivering Cultural Learning – Cultural Learning Alliance

Make London Fund

Grants for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The Mayor of London’s Culture at Risk Office – Culture at Risk Register Survey

Weston Culture Fund

Online exhibition platforms

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

Creative Land Trust – Diversifying Operations

The Online Town

The Artquest homepage