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,…
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…
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…
CALL TO ACTION: Contact Congress About COVID-19 Relief Funding
CALL TO ACTION: Contact Congress About COVID-19 Relief Funding This is the third time Arts NC has issued a Call to Action this week, which is exactly the same number that we sent out during the entirety of 2019. All…