Arts North Carolina

UPDATE: Changes to NC Unemployment Filing

UPDATE: Changes to NC Unemployment Filing Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Unemployment Insurance (UI) has been one of Arts North Carolina’s key policy concerns. There are now roughly 21,000 new unemployment claims filed in North Carolina every day,…

Picture of Cary Theatre, closed with "Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Cary" on the marquee.

Why is the COVID-19 pandemic so bad for arts nonprofits?

Why is the COVID-19 pandemic so bad for arts nonprofits? We hear a lot about canceled performances and events as a result of public health policy to stop the spread of COVID-19, which of course has a severe and sudden…

What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means for Nonprofit Arts Organizations

What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means for Nonprofit Arts Organizations This post is a summary of our research on this issue and should not be construed as a definitive resource on this subject. Please consult the US Department…

Pandemic Relief for the Arts in the CARES Act

Pandemic Relief for the Arts in the CARES Act On Friday, March 27th, the US House of Representatives passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), an unprecedent and historic $2…

URGENT Updates, Actions, and Information

URGENT Updates, Actions, and Information As the Executive Director of Arts NC, I know this is an overwhelming time, and that there is much to learn and much to do. I implore you to use the information provided and to…

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