Here’s a Huge List of Resources for Greater Seattle Area Artists
Greater Seattle area Artists, for the past week I’ve been posting lots of resources to help get you through these tough times over on my National Seat Filling Group page. There have been a lot of posts though and perhaps it feels scrambled. So I’ve compiled a list of some of the more essential things that can provide immediate relief. If you have lost wages due to shows getting canceled or if you’re just an individual struggling all together, please check out these links below. And tag me on the Facebook thread in a comment if you want one added to this list.
> This link has well over 30 financial and health insurance resources, including opportunities to perform (and ESPECIALLY look at Seattle Artist Relief Fund Amid COVID-19): https://artisttrust.org/covid-19-resources-list
> Musicians’ Association of Seattle Emergency Relief Fund: https://local76-493.org/musicians-association-of-seattle-…/…
> Here are general work lost resources like Unemployment, and also if you need help paying rent, credit cards, energy bills, and several other things: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19 or https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus-financial-resources
> KEXP has a great resource list here too: https://www.kexp.org/…/guide-artists-and-fans-support-music…
* MusiCares has created a COVID-19 Relief Fund. Apply for relief here: https://www.grammy.com/…/…/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund
* Here is a map of over two dozen local Food Banks if you need help with groceries: http://www.seattlefoodcommittee.org/food-bank-map
* Follow Artist Home for opportunities to perform on their Artist Home: Songs of Hope and Healing Virtual Concert #1 series, which streams performances of artists including links on how to donate to the artists and buy their music/merch. (There are also tons of groups hosting performances like this. Just do Google searches).
* Artist Home also has created a Virtual Music Database, where you can sign up to be on their list of available teachers. Or if you know someone looking for online music instruction, please send them to this link: http://artisthome.org/virtual-music-teacher-database
* Seattle Music Teachers Fund by Nate Omdal: https://www.gofundme.com/f/seattle-music-teachers-fund
* Andrew D.B. Joslyn has created a resource for session musicians, recording artists, composers and producers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdeM4f_LTV3FsVTR3…/viewform
* On March 20th, Bandcamp will forfeit their portion of revenue from sales, so PLUG YOUR BANDCAMP ON THAT DAY!!: https://www.kexp.org/…/bandcamp-plans-waive-revenue-march-2…
* Create a Patreon campaign for your project: https://www.patreon.com
* If you are an artist/band that had a show(s) cancelled due to COVID-19, send Eva Walker of Audioasis on KEXP the details of your cancelled show(s) (poster, FB event etc.) along with a song via soundcloud/bandcamp or WAV/MP3 to Eva@kexp.org
* Northwest Music Scene is offering free ad placements for artists on this website: https://www.northwestmusicscene.net/nwms-is-offering-free-a…
* Several local grocery stores are looking for part-time drivers: https://q13fox.com/…/safeway-albertsons-have-1000-open-posi…