Covid-19 Resources for Artists

Corona help, €15 illustration course, sustainable art prize, 24hr auction, hot bear and a hand with a heart...

Apr 28, 2020

‘Small But Hot’ (2017) by Robert McCauley.

The New MoMa Weekly

Hi, it’s Grant from MoMa UK. Long time no email but I’m excited to be back scanning the horizon for creative and wonderful things.

I hope you and your loved ones are as well as can be in these upside down times. Here are some creative resources to help stay afloat.

‘On the Way to Cruden Bay’ (2016) printmaking by Francis Walker.

“When we are moving within the landscape, we are reading it: it is telling us things from those who have lived here before.”

A lovely conversation with the Scottish artist in her mid-80s.

Covid-19 Artist Resources

Grants, bursaries and guidance for artists…

Artist led huge collection of free art resources (UK) also a US version.

a-n’s ongoing Covid-19 Info and Guidance for artists and organisers (UK).

Arts Marketing Association’s excellent Coronavirus Resources List (UK).

Creative Scotland have an extensive A-Z of funding and resources (UK).

‘The Silence’ by Barry McGlashan (2017) bids start at £50.

BID - 24 Hour Auction

David Shrigley and co raise funds for artists starting 6pm 1st May.

Sustainability Art Prize

‘How do we build from the current corona crisis towards a more sustainable future?’

Submit by 1st June. £1,000 first prize.

Children’s Illustration Course

My sister’s been raving about this children’s illustration course by Adolfo Serra (Spanish with English subtitles). Reduced from €39.99 to €14.90.

Also loves the Picturebooking podcast interviews with illustrators and authors.

Sweet Mano Brooches (£10) by Hello Marine.

Take care everyone, see you next week!