Arts Council of Mendocino County (COVID-19) Resources and Response Center
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has devastated communities over the last year.
Mendocino County has recently moved back into the red tier, which will bring less restrictions on some business & activities. County Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren recommends that people continue to distance, wear masks and to get vaccinated & tested.
Our online calendar has a new category for virtual events. We have compiled a list of resources for artists and arts organizations seeking support below, and we will update this page as we learn of new opportunities, so please check back often.
Unlike recent crises, this global pandemic is sparing no region of our inter-connected planet. We are all affected by this pandemic. The losses we have experienced to date as individuals, businesses, and organizations may never be recovered. The impact is staggeringly vast and we must be clear-eyed about how this pandemic is a unique and novel experience with impacts that go far beyond economic. Whether we consider the economic devastation, or other measures — emotional, physical, etc. — the vulnerable among us are hit especially hard. Although we are all experiencing this pandemic, we may be impacted in different ways and to wildly different degrees. Please support each other. Find ways to keep your creative practice alive, safely. Keep making connections with other artists, at a safe distance. Though we may not yet know when we will recover, eventually we will begin to form a vision of how we will recover.
It is likely that recovery will be long-term, and multi-phase. The current phase is, in part, one of assessment (although assessment itself will be on-going). You will find survey links below — please take the surveys that are relevant to you as they will help funders and others know how best to help.
Soon, I hope, it will be possible to turn the power of our imaginative attention away from our losses, and begin to consider what we will create together. When it is available, we hope to deploy grant funding to get people back to work. If you have ideas, please reach out to us. Keep talking to each other. If we learned anything in the Redwood Complex Fire, it was that the faster a good idea spreads, the more likely it is to attract support.
Mendocino County Moves to the ‘Yellow Tier’
Official California State Government Industry guidance to reduce risk
Find out if your business can open.
Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Updated Activity and Business Tiers efective April 15, 2021
Updated Outdoor Indoor Guidelines
Updated Department of Public Health Guidelines efective April 15, 2021
Reopening the Arts Safely
How you can help
California Dept of Public Health
COVID-19 vaccination:
Find out if it’s your turn
Mendocino County
Mendocino County Opens up COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility /// Condado de Mendocino abre la elegibilidad para vacuna COVID-19
Vaccine Locations
COVID-19 Vaccinations Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Email Notification Sign-Up – Adventist Health in Mendocino County
Mendocino County
COVID-19 Case Data
updated daily
MENDO MOBILE TESTING
Mendo Mobile Testing is a pilot program created to bring COVID-19 testing directly to the employers of Mendocino County.
CHANGING VACCINE PRIORITIES FOR MENDOCINO COUNTY
The County of Mendocino is continuing to vaccinate all individuals in Phase IA, all tiers. We have moved on to Phase IB Tier 1 including those over 75 years old, EMS, School and Childcare Staff, and Food and Agricultural workers.
Mendocino County Public Health Issues Revised School Order
On March 26, 2021, Health Officer Dr. Andrew Coren issued a Health Order effective March 26, 2021. The Order addresses protocols regarding mainly facial covering use and social distancing in schools.
- 3/26/21 Health Order Regarding Schools.
- Please also see corresponding Schools Guidance
The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide (PDF)
WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A COVID-19 CASE IN THE WORKPLACE
GRANTS
The NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA) grant program: 2021 Actos de Confianza
Investing in Latinx artists and arts organizations. The Open Call will run from April 28th, 2021 to May 12th,
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant This grant provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19.
The Shuttered Venues Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal opens April 8, 2021. The SBA updated its FAQs (look for the asterisk * to see which questions/answers have been modified or added.)
Below are some key resources to prepare your SVOG application.
SBA revised FAQs (Updated April 6, 2021)
SBA’s Recorded SVOG Informational Webinar (March 31, 2021)
SBA Local Assistance Offices
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.
The SVOG program is open for applications now.
CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Goes LIVE!
California recently announced a $500 million Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant program for eligible small business owners, nonprofits, and cultural institutions who have been impacted by COVID-19 and the health and safety restrictions. Grants up to $25,000 will be given to eligible small businesses and nonprofits to help cover expenses during the pandemic.
County of Mendocino Announces Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Two Funding Opportunities for-profit micro-businesses in Mendocino County
Federal CARES Act grant of $500,000 to be disbursed by December 30, 2020
North Coast Opportunities COVID-19 Immediate Relief
Emergency Resources for Artists and Freelancers (ongoing)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xv238DlW_9HWhJTHr561r8fPaD4BSzOZraDOm2ESyeA/edit
CERF+ Announces Launch of COVID-19 Relief Grant Program for Artists:
CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT AT THE WEBSITE YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR UPDATES…financial assistance to artists working in craft disciplines who are facing dire circumstances from the COVID-19 crisis.
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Grants Available
Support for individuals and families, small businesses, and non-profit organizations in Mendocino County.
Community Foundation of Mendocino County ANGEL FUND for individuals experiencing hardship
https://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/grants/the-angel-fund/
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Zoom Subscription Grant Application
Community Foundation of Mendocino County SAVE THE DAY Fund for nonprofits experiencing unforeseen operational costs
https://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/save-the-day-grant-program/
HOW TO APPLY FOR CARES ACT FUNDS (assistance for individuals & small nonprofits): https://independentsector.org/resource/caresact/#1585589103375-1ce64dd6-3241
Community Foundation of Mendocino County COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
California Arts Council CARES Humanities Grant
ARTS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND RESPONSE
Californians for the Arts, the Association of California Symphony Orchestras, California Presenters and the California Association of Museums, are co-hosting the statewide media campaign. We mobilized our efforts as we need to raise awareness about the dire needs of our sector, including the call to reopen arts safely with state-issued guidelines and how the arts can be a part of the solution to California’s recovery and to maintaining our collective mental health as we continue to live through the pandemic.
Use our toolkit to reach out to your local press, write an op-ed, target your elected officials, and post on social media. Access the toolkit to make your voice heard.
CalNonprofits: Resources to help nonprofits thrive
California Arts Council COVID-19 News & Resources
The COVID-19 emergency has highlighted the power of collaboration within the arts community at every level, and this list showcases that network.
West Business Development Center Workshops
Free Workshops from West Center
West Center Tools for Surviving in a COVID-19 Economy
Download the Business Resource Guide
West Center has developed a handy COVID business resource guide.
Also included is a complete resource list of business services in your county. The guide is free and informative.
Masks and bottles of sanitizer for businesses to use for safety of their customers and staff. The Chamber office is the local hub for pickup.
Essential Guidelines for Arts Responders Organizing in the Aftermath of Disaster PDF
A Primer for State and Local Arts Councils, Arts Service Organizations, Community Foundations, and Other Non-Profit Groups
ArtistWorks for Libraries Free online Music Classes
Free world-class instruction through self-paced video lessons taught by highly accomplished and Grammy Award–winning music and art professionals.
Americans for the Arts Resource and Response Page
California Arts Council
http://www.arts.ca.gov/resources/COVID-19.php
California Lawyers for the Arts
https://www.calawyersforthearts.org/NewsResources
WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation)
https://www.westaf.org/covid-19-resources-information/
American Alliance of Museums
Information about Economic Relief:
https://t.congressweb.com/w/?GRPQLZIHGN
Performing Arts Reopening Guide
Emergency Resources for Artists (compiled by the Center for Cultural Innovation) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xv238DlW_9HWhJTHr561r8fPaD4BSzOZraDOm2ESyeA/edit#heading=h.tro2rlkgj00l
Oil Painters of America Covid Resources
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities – website Resources for Californians with developmental disabilities and their families during COVID-19
SURVEYS
Please take a moment to complete any relevant surveys. Your responses help us to assess the impact of this pandemic on individuals, organizations, and businesses:
Community Foundation of Mendocino County COVID-19 Impact on Mendocino County Non-Profits January 2021 Survey
County of Mendocino Economic Disaster Survey for Businesses
Flynn Creek Circus Projected Audience Confidence Survey
Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers
Americans for the Arts Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Arts and Cultural Organizations
ARTS EDUCATION AT HOME
Mendocino County Library K-12 Student Digital Resources
Contact Information:
Ukiah Library, 105 N. Main St., Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-4490
www.mendolibrary.org
CreateCA – CREATE AT HOME – the most engaging collections and activities for our home-bound students, a comprehensive – but not overwhelming site which is updated weekly.
Online Poetry Workshop for Youth California Poets in the Schools – A free, online poetry workshop for youth 1st-12th grades, with lessons created by professional poets throughout California.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Arts @ Home Resources for Students
SPACE School for Performing Arts Free Zoom Classes
Arts Education Online Learning in the time of Covid-19 – Recommended by California Alliance for Arts Education, a curated list of links to teaching/learning/growing from home. All are free unless noted.
Google Arts and Culture Google’s partnership with various art institutions worldwide to offer virtual visitors online access to world-renowned art collections.
Mendocino Dance Project at-home Youth dance lessons:
https://vimeo.com/399800372
https://vimeo.com/402235416
https://vimeo.com/404897979
https://vimeo.com/410324980
https://vimeo.com/418077182
Blake More online poetry lessons
1) letter to covid: https://www.bmoreyou.net/2020/04/06/viral-poetry/
2) lesson looking at corona doldrums: https://www.bmoreyou.net/2020/04/28/bored-boring-a-poetry-lesson-for-the-corona-doldrums/
3) life after covid: https://www.bmoreyou.net/2020/05/14/life-after-integrating-the-new-you/
Oakland Museum of California
Arts at home resources for Students
IN KIND SUPPORT
Evolved Growth Strategies is offering advisory sessions for non profits http://www.evolvedgrowthstrategies.com/covid-19-support
HEALTH AGENCY INFORMATION AND RESPONSE
New COVID-19 Testing Opportunities in Mendocino County
New COVID-19 testing opportunities through OptumServe in Fort Bragg, Point Arena and Anderson Valley. Please go online to https://www.lhi.care/covidtesting and register as a patient prior to arrival. By registering you will be issued a patient ID number, which you will need to bring with you to the location. Note: no appointments required, but registering (creating your account) prior to arrival will streamline the testing process.”
These tests are available for people who are asymptomatic. Surveillance testing helps our hospitals and decision makers stay informed so they can respond appropriately to the true rate of spread. Even with a negative test result, please remember to continue to wear your mask, sanitize, isolate if you feel unwell, avoid gatherings, and when you choose to socialize with people outside of your stable household bubble, do so outdoors or in ventilated areas where all are masked and distanced.
MendoAlert, the Mendocino County Emergency Alert and Notification Service
Mendocino County COVID-19 information:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus
Healthy Mendocino COVID-19 Resource Library http://www.healthymendocino.org/tiles/index/display?id=197116778644932706
Sonoma County COVID-19 information:
https://socoemergency.org/emergency/novel-coronavirus/
Lake County COVID-19 information:
http://health.co.lake.ca.us
California Department of Public Health:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND RESPONSE
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Resources for Nonprofits
Local Information and Support for Small Businesses:
https://www.westcenter.org/covid-19-business-resources
California State information on business assistance:
https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/
Labor and Workforce Resources for Employers and Employees
https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
Wildfire Resource Guide: A Message from Rep. Huffman
The wildfires we’re experiencing this month are some of the largest our state has ever seen, but Californians have learned through experience just what it takes to make it through these disasters.
After several years working with wildfire survivors, I know how complicated and daunting the recovery process can be. This year, we have an added threat that requires adapting the way we respond to fires – the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why I’ve developed a new Wildfire Resource Guide. I want to ensure you have the information and resources needed to safely navigate this fire in the face of a deadly pandemic and can quickly and easily recover when we come out on the other side.
The guide can be found here or by visiting my website. It includes information about all the federal resources currently available to those affected by the fires, including FEMA assistance and Small Business Administration loans. The guide will be updated if and when more resources become available.
My staff and I are here to help in any way we can. We are here for the long haul. Please don’t hesitate to call one of my district offices if you need assistance. If we aren’t the right place to get you what you need, my staff will guide you to the state and local resources too.
Thank you, and stay well.
Jared Huffman
Member of Congress
MORE PREPAREDNESS LINKS
Art House Convergence: Preparedness Resources for Theaters and Festivals
ArtsReady: Preparing for Potential Impact of the Coronavirus
National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response (NCAPER): Preparedness for the Arts Sector
Teaching Artists Guild: COVID-19 Resources for Teaching Artists
Freelance Artists: COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
League of American Orchestras: Coronavirus
CERF+ | The Artists Safety Net: CERF+ Responds to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
American Alliance of Museums: Resources & Information for the Museum Field
Theatre Communications Group: Coronavirus Preparedness Webinarand Preparing for the Impact Resources
Events, Videos & Guides on preparing your organization:
HowlRound: Financial Strategies for Freelance Artists in a Time of Crisis
Theater Communications Group: Coronavirus Preparedness for Theatres
HowlRound: Artists In a Time of Global Pandemic (American Sign Language interpreted & Closed Captioned).
Silent Rhythm’s Inclusion 101: Inclusive “Distancing”: a Guide for the Arts & Culture Sector on the Inclusion & Accessibility of Persons with Disabilities During COVID-19
DeVos Institute of of Arts Management: Practical Steps in a Time of Uncertainty (wise words from Michael M. Kaiser, Chairman, and Brett Egan, President)
