Along the lines of making the best of a tough situation, we’re pulling together resources to help you get through a work slowdown and the isolation of sheltering in place. Here are some resources to help you work on all the tasks you’ve been meaning to do, and some diversions to keep your creative juices flowing.
Is there a resource that we’ve missed? Or would you like to submit a contribution? Email us at comm-admin@graphicartistsguild.org.
We’ve also posted a page of information and federal and state resources around the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronovirus Resources page.
Stay safe, stay strong, and stay in touch!
Networking and socializing don’t have to stop just because we’re working remotely. Meet with fellow business owners and freelancers, get tips on how to survive a work slowdown, share your creativity, or just enjoy knowing, although we’re separated right now, you’re part of a large, caring community. We presented Town Hall Webinars, and have posted the archive so that you can watch them at your leisure. Freelance Fandango has teamed up with us to take their weekly drawing and networking meet-up virtual.
Watch the playback links for our past Town Hall webinars.
PRACTICAL FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR CREATIVES IN CRISISwith Jason M Blumer, CPA |
Practical and honest financial advice for those running creative businesses in crisis. Learn how you need to act now in areas of cash, finances, tax, and the financial side of your business.
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RECESSION PROOF YOUR BUSINESSwith Ean Murphy, Moxie Bookkeeping & Coaching, Inc. |
Specific actions you can take to protect your cash manage debt to increase your chances of success in an economic downturn. Suitable for all size businesses (side hustle to C-Corp) with any bookkeeping system.
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NOW MORE THAN EVER: WHY COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR BUSINESSwith Danielle Hughes, More Than Words Marketing |
Your audience needs to hear from you. This is your time to showcase your humanity and your expertise. Deliver vital messaging in a relevant and creative way.
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WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A FORCE MAJEURE?with Michelle Berdinis, Beeline Legal |
This session answers business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic, such as what happens if contracts are canceled or you can’t pay your bills. |
While many of the virtual meetups and workshops have ended, we still have a couple groups going. Join us for our upcoming get-together!
New to working from home? Or need to rethink your workspace (and working habits!) now that family or roommates are home all the time? We’re posting here insight from Guild members experienced with the work-from-home juggling act, as well as links interesting articles.
The Australian Training Institute has provided a cool infographic with proper handwashing techniques — so we can keep up the good habit as COVID rates decline....
As you're planning how much you're going to resume public activities, check rt.live’s interactive graph of where and how fast infections are rising....
NPR has published a comprehensive guide to what's opening up. Scroll down to your region for a link to a list of your state’s reopening measures....
Web developer Haydn Adams used his COVID-19 downtime to rebuild his B2B portfolio website, Nautilius Design, in the static site generator Gatsby....
With states starting to reopen, it is important to understand how the coronavirus is transmitted. Vox Media has published a video explaining how the infection is transmitted indoors versus outdoors, and what precautions you can take....
With states starting to open up, it's important to be aware of the CDC’s guidelines social and physical distancing when you're out and about. ...
The Washington Post published May 22 a state-by-state recap of public health measures and reopening status, along with graphs showing infection rates over time. ...
The Letterform Archive has published images culled from their collection which you can use as a background image on your next virtual meeting. ...
You’re not necessarily destined to be good or bad at working remotely – some may just have to put in more effort than others....
The Wall Street Journal published a guide to public health orders state by state. This information was current as of May 1st....
Theresa Whitehill believes businesses that are able to maintain some kind of momentum that will help the economy recover when the time comes....
RXR Realty’s volunteering hub permits professionals to offer their services or skills mentoring to businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-crisis. ...
SingleCare’s blog covers keeping healthy in the age of COVID-19, covering topics such as telehealth, smoking risks, and mental health....
Trupo has an ongoing Google Group for freelancers to join and to ask questions, share experiences, and pass on resources on surviving the economic shutdown....
Work from home has become an essential part of the cost of doing business. For your benefit, here is the quick and dirty for surmounting this new normal....
Working from home with children is like speeding through a circus while carrying a stack of your grandmother’s prized china....
Kimberly Cummings of Manifest Yourself, a professional development consultant for women and people of color, has posted an Instagram video of tips and tricks for workin from home. ...
In her article and video, What I’m Doing Right Now, Ilise Benun offers some clear-eyed advice on how to keep a good mindset during uncertain times....
The team at the social media marketing firm, Meet Edgar, have shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their home offices....
Downtime gives us a moment to work on all those tasks we’ve been putting off: developing a marketing plan, redesigning a website, strategizing for the future. We’re gathering here relevant articles and links. We’ve also posted our free ask-a-pro webinars, and for the duration of the shutdown, we’re making some of our archived webinars free to everyone. (Guild members: remember, you can always access our entire webinar and teleclass archives – for free.)
Fraud is being conducted worldwide and encompasses scams related to vaccines, healthcare, PPE, stimulus money and Treasury cheques, and fake charities. ...
The Copyright Office has extended its COVID-related adjustments to the copyright registration process until September 8, 2021....
The deadline for applications for PPP loans has been extended to May 31st, 2021. One member's experience applying for a loan....
WALA is offering a free webinar on the CASE Act, geared towards creators, on March 23 from 4-6 p.m. ET. ...
Businesses that received a smaller share of PPP funding last year will have easier access to loans thanks to February 22, 2021 changes....
Nina Ozlu Tunceli of the Arts Action Fund is continuing her weekly Friday Zoom office hours, providing guidance on federal funding, regulations, and deadlines related to COVID-19 economic aid programs....
The $900 billion stimulus package includes additional funding for PPP loans and Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation....
Guest writer Crisy Meschieri shares her top tips and best practices for making the most out of virtual networking events....
The Chamber has published a comprehensive guide to issues and solutions for small businesses dealing with the pandemic....
Best Accounting Software has published comprehensive ranking of states by the amount of coronavirus relief programs they offer for small businesses....
Two bills which will make it much easier to apply for PPP loans, and EIDL) has been reopened for small businesses, sole proprietors, and freelancers....
Safehome.org’s guide for small businesses during COVID-19 covers federal programs, security systems and practices, and measures to protect employees....
Two of our Guild members successfully received PPP loans, and share their experience to encourage illustrators and designers to apply....
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has published a comprehensive FAQs (updated May 26) on applying for forgiveness for your PPP loan through the SBA’s form 3508. If you're received a PPA loan, read the FAQs and confer with your accountant....
Every day at 7 a.m. EDT, Behance is live-streaming well known illustrators, designers, and artists as they work on projects and answer viewers’ questions. If the live-stream is too early for you, you can also watch archived presentations. ...
The SBA updated FAQs for the Payroll Protection Program, which still has funds. Many graphic artists would qualify; read and apply if you do....
There are a number of often overlooked steps you can take to bring down your energy bills (and make your home office more sustainable)....
Small business funding provider Finimpact has published a SMB Survival Guide that covers programs such as PPP as well as private lending options and tools....
Small business data firm Loom has a tool to help small businesses stress test their finances, based on best- and worst-case scenarios....
Goldman Sachs’ free online courses teach women business owners the fundamentals of business funding, operations, management, and negotiation....
Faire’s online calculator helps small retailers calculate their before- and after-COVID finances, but it can be adapted by all small businesses....
The webinar at noon EDT on Friday, May 1, will help small businesses navigate through assistance programs and navigate a low-cash environment....
Annuity.org has published a basic but comprehensive guide to what you need to know about managing finances, from a global overview to stock market volatility to the CARES Act....
Small businesses can sign up for a free account with Kabbage Payments to offer online certificates of $15-$100 via a unique URL to share with consumers....
FIt Small Business has published a how-to guide on applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan. Remember, both small businesses and freelancers can apply!...
SmallBizAhead has listed a comprehensive state-by-state guide to COVID-resources, including emergency relief funds, bridge loans, and links to local SBA offices....
Free Code Camp has assembled a list of free online courses being offered by the eight Ivy league universities. ...
The CARES Act, passed to address the financial duress caused by the COVID-19 crisis, includes programs designed to assist small businesses and freelancers....
Moonlighting, the freelance & work-from-home job site, is offering free job searching and access to its business tools to freelancers....
The New York Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) has invited Graphic Artists Guild members to join them for the next few weeks for a daily series of business workshops, conducted via ZOOM....
The New York Times has pulled together an article with information on a wide variety of financial concerns during the coronavirus shutdown....
ASMP legal counsel Thomas Maddrey gave a webinar on the legal ramifications of the COVID-19 outbreak that is good information for all freelancers and gig workers....
Honeybook, a creative business management team, has published a list of 18 steps you can do to safeguard your business in a pandemic....
State and federal agencies are working on financial relief for un- and under-employed people. It’s important that freelancers and small businesses don’t get overlooked in the process. So stay active – make sure your needs are heard.
The ACA open enrollment for most states runs from Nov. 1 – Jan. 15. Some state exchanges have extended that thru January 23-31....
The American Rescue Plan provides measures for the federal and state exchanges to pass on health insurance savings to consumers....
LIG will cover what changes the Biden administration bodes for health insurance, and what that means for our members....
Directed towards Black-owned businesses, the resource page includes a list of African American CDFIs, guidance on COVID relief programs, a PPP overview, and the USBC Vision for Economic Equity. ...
Even if your PPP loan amount has been forgiven, your state may tax the amount or deny the deduction for expenses made using the amount....
Federal and state health insurance exchanges have reopened for enrollment, or have extended special COVID-19 coverage....
If you are facing losing your home or just want to help, MYMOVE has published a comprehensive resource page....
88% or independent creators reported a lose of income, with 83% losing over half, in the survey conducted from mid-May to mid-June. ...
As creators are facing dire financial circumstances caused by the COVID crisis, the time has come to pass The CASE Act. ...
Americans for the Arts has published a chart of which federal funding programs are available to professional artists, businesses, and others. Read it to see which stimulus programs you would qualify for before applying....
The Freelancers Union is calling for monthly stimulus checks of $2,000, rent and mortgage forgiveness, and extension of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. ...
The Heroes Act passed May 15 includes relief and stimulus payments for individuals. Read CNBS's review, then ask your Senators to support the bill....
Designers who want to support their community or small businesses, government entities, and others, can sign up to volunteer virtually....
In their companion article, ASMP outlines the latest changes to PPP and EIDL programs, as well as guidance from the Treasury Department....
ASMP has an excellent article on how to calculate PPP if you’re an independent contractor, a sole proprietor, an LLC, or a corporation....
Trupo covers the difference between unemployment insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and which freelancers should apply for. ...
To advocate on behalf of graphic and visual artists, we’ve created a quick survey to get feedback on how you're impacted by the COVID-19 crisis....
Trupo’s Give and Take article explains the difference between funds and grants, neighborhood mutual aid groups, fundraisers, and other ways you can donate or offer help....
The Anti-Eviction Mapping Project is a data-visualization, data analysis, and storytelling collective documenting the dispossession and resistance upon gentrifying landscapes....
SCORE and the Small Business Administration are offering a series of webinars for small businesses with updates on COVID-related resources and national policy....
For homeowners, HelloLender has a tool to help you negotiate delaying your mortgage payment with your lender, as the law permits....
HelloLandlord’s free tool helps tenants who can’t pay rent draft explain why and outline their right to avoid eviction under the CARES Act....
The CARES Act, passed to address the financial duress caused by the COVID-19 crisis, includes programs designed to assist small businesses and freelancers....
This program will distribute $250,000 in grants, up to $2,500 apiece, to women-identifying visual artists over the age of 40 who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Application period runs from April 6-8....
This program will distribute $250,000 in grants, up to $2,500 apiece, to women-identifying visual artists over the age of 40 who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Application period runs from April 6-8....
Freelancers Relief Fund provides assistance of up to $1,000 per household to qualifying freelancers to cover lost income and essential expenses. ...
Small businesses of 2-50 employees can apply for a cash grant or ad credits through Facebook....
Small businesses of under 100 employees impacted by COVID-19 can apply for an interest-free NYC Small Business Continuity Loan up to $75,000....
Mayor DiBlasio announced that NYC will be offering financial relief to small businesses. Business owners are asked to fill out a COVID-19 Business Assistance survey to receive information on the program....
Vox is asking people to send in stories about how the coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives, t's critical that visual artists respond....
Cultural institutions and entertainment industries have made their offerings virtually available – many for free. Give yourself a break, and check out a gallery, or treat yourself to a new movie release, without leaving home.
On Feb. 25, MoMA is conducting a live Q&A with designer Ellen Lupton and curator Jodi Hauptman on the artists of the 1920-30s and their movement to design a new world....
If you missed the Hue Design Summit, or attended and want to relive th groovy music they played on breaks, the organizers have published the 2020 playlist on Spotify....
MAD’s Online Learning Lab features Open Studio Hours Fridays at noon with artists-in-residence, video studio tours and interviews, podcasts, and articles....
Rootstock has taken their newcomers musical concert online for a virtual event, an free passes are available....
After the harrowing events of the past weeks, breathe out and enjoy the Obamas, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and other luminaries celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement....
Missing live theater? Broadway On Demand offers basic subscribers, for free, videos of theater productions, live streams of performers showing their craft and process, and a new but growing collection of original productions of interviews. ...
Type designer Lynne Yun has produced a 6-part video series covering the evolution of the latin alphabet, from ancient heiroglyphics to modern type....
Virtual Assembly is an online art book fair, featuring interviews with photographer and artists, and a gallery of books for previewing....
The Brooklyn Museum has made the playlist for their exhibit Studio 54, available on Spotify – Night Magic, curated by Matthew Yokobosky....
The Department of Public Transformation has published an inspiring list of activities artists can care for and connect with their communities....
The Social Distancing Festival celebrates cutting-edge culture from around the world: studio tours, music performances, video works-in-progress, and more. Watch, or submit your work....
Creative Live is streaming a selection of their physical health and mental wellness courses for free, from stress management to workouts and eating right....
Illustrator Gareth Fuller, the creator of dense, detail-packed maps, has been documenting his experience under a two-week quarantine in Beijing....
Opera houses in Europe, North America, and South America are streaming their productions for free....
Drawing inspiration from the inventiveness of bored teens, Joey Camire from Sylvain Labs posits that constraints fuel creativity....
ETOnline has posted a list of all the new movies released for streaming or on-demand viewing....
A long list of attractions for the whole family can be toured virtually....
You can tour 12 world-famous museums without leaving your couch....
Guild members have been sending us their artwork expressing their thoughts and concerns about the coronavirus crisis. Do you have something you would like to share? Send it over to us, and we’ll add it to our gallery.
