COVID-19 Resources for the Chamber Music Community

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Since then, dramatic measures have been taken, which involve widespread performance cancellations, venue and office closings, and strict social distancing guidelines.

Following is a list of information resources to help our community of artists, presenters, managers, educators, and others keep up-to-date regarding health and safety concerns as well as ongoing relief and recovery opportunities.

Check back regularly as we learn of and post additional resources.

Updated: 9/3/2021, 1:43 PM ET

CMA Actions

Recognizing the pandemic's continued effects on our field, CMA has extended its Pay-What-You-Can membership program. We encourage all members who are able to pay their full membership rates to continue to do so. This offer is available to both new and current members.

CMA has also published the results of its third survey (completed June 2021) on the impact of COVID-19 on the chamber music field. The results provide an updated snapshot of the field and includes comparisons with selected data from the first survey in March 2020 and the second survey in June 2020.

Survey results have been published in partnership with the Wallace Foundation’s "Building Audiences for the Arts" initiative.

Recovery/Re-Opening

• Emergency Rental Assistance


• VaccineFinder


• Safe in Sound - National Reopening Checklist


• DCLA/NYFA City Artist Corps Grants (NYC only)


• Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY)




Emergency Relief (National)

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• Artist Relief (for Individual Artists)


• Coronavirus Relief Options (includes Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program) (U.S. Small Business Administration)


• The Actors Fund


• Jazz Foundation of America


• Foundation for Contemporary Arts COVID-19 Bridge Fund


• Musician Health Resource: Musician Financial Aid (List of Resources; Updated Frequently)


• Music Covid Relief (List of Resources; Updated Frequently)


• Freelance Artist Resources


• MusiCares


• Sweet Relief Musicians Fund


• Newport Festivals Fund Musicians Relief Fund


• Performing Arts Alliance: Contact Your Legislators for Additional COVID-19 Relief Funding




Emergency Relief and Recovery (By State/Territory)

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Louisiana

• New Orleans Musicians Clinic: The Meals for Musicians program will offer food vouchers good for curbside pickup. Email services@nomaf.org to inquire.



New York

• DCLA/NYFA City Artist Corps Grants (NYC only)


• Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY)


• Local 802 Musicians Emergency Relief Fund


• NYC Open Culture Program



North Carolina

• Durham Artist Relief Fund



Oklahoma

• Red Dirt Relief Fund



Pennsylvania

• Greater Pittsburgh Art Council Emergency Fund For Artists



Texas

• Austin Creative Alliance




Additional Resources

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• Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW)


• Music Workers Alliance


• Recover, Rebuild, Renew Series (Mass Cultural Council)


• Culture + Community in a Time of Crisis (Culture Track)


• Resources for Nonprofit Financial Management (from the Wallace Foundation)


• North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA)


• National Endowment for the Arts COVID-19 Resources


• Digital Marketing Recommendations (from Capacity Interactive)


• Artists From Abroad
(Travel Advisories, Etc.)


• Nonprofit Finance Fund: Tools and Resources for Nonprofits




Health and Safety

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• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)



• World Health Organization (WHO)


• Johns Hopkins Global Case Tracker


• State and Local health agencies