Arts & Culture Resource Guide
Resources for Artists and the Arts | Funding Opportunities for Artists | Virtual Learning | Virtual Visual Arts Experiences | Virtual Film and Photography Experiences | Virtual Performing Arts Experiences | Virtual Literature Experiences | Virtual Music Experiences | Virtual Dance and Movement Experiences
Arts and Culture are the lifeblood of our Colorado community, and one of the pillars of Rocky Mountain Public Media. We celebrate and share arts and culture every day on KUVO, The Drop, and Rocky Mountain PBS. During this time of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to stay connected. We’ve compiled this ongoing list of online resources to support our thriving arts community and provide links for digital inspiration and entertainment.
Musicians — Let KUVO support your virtual performances!
Submit your performance information for our online guide.
Arts and Culture Coverage Request
Do you have a cool, inspiring, or important Colorado arts or culture story idea? Submit to the link above for possible coverage on TV, radio and/or digital platforms via Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO, and/or The Drop. This is for general arts and culture coverage only.
Resources for Artists and the Arts
Arts Through it All Collaborative Toolkit
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts: Artist Resource Guide
Colorado Creative Industries: Resources to Support the Arts
CCI: Resources for Reopening Arts & Culture
Colorado Nonprofit Association Updates and Resources for CO Nonprofits
Creative Capital List of Arts Resources
Choose Colorado Resource Center
Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Sector Support and Resources
MCA Resource List for Teens, Families, and Artists
Comprehensive COVID Freelance Artist Resource Guide
Cerf+ The Artist’s Safety Net Resource List
Artwork Archive List of Resources
ArtsReady Emergency Preparedness
Americans for the Arts Resource & Response Center
National Coalition for Arts Preparedness & Emergency Response
Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media Community Support
Billboard’s Resource Guide for Music Professionals
Connecting Colorado Artists and Employers
The Colorado Health Foundation: COVID-19: Resources for Nonprofits and Funders
Mental Health Colorado Resource Guide
Social Justice Resources for COVID-19
Funding for Artists
Individual Artist and Arts Relief Grants and Programs
Please note: Some of these grant applications may be currently closed
FEMMUSIC.com Comprehensive List of Funding Opportunities
NYFA Comprehensive List of Grants
Joan Mitchell Foundation Comprehensive List of Funding Opportunities
WomenArts List of Funding Opportunities
EMMY Organization List of Funding Resources
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Bonfils Stanton Foundation COVID-19 Fund
RiNo Support Fund — Microgrants for Artists
Arts Recovery Fund for the Pikes Peak Region (El Paso & Teller Counties)
IMAGINE 2020 Artist Assistance Fund
US Small Business Development Loans
US Chamber of Commerce Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
Book Industry Charitable Foundation
PEN American Authors’ Emergency Fund
Actors Fund Entertainment Assistance Program
The Blues Foundation Hart Fund
Gottlieb Emergency Grant Program
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Boulder County Musicians Relief Fund | Boulder County Arts Alliance
United States Bartenders Guild – Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
One Fair Wage – Emergency Coranovirus Tipped & Service Worker Support Fund
Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
Billboard Aggregate of Resources
Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund
Service Workers Mutual Aid Fund
Martha Kate Thomas Fund For Artists
Longmont Community Foundation Fund
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Suport NoCo Audio Engineers & Light Designers
In addition to the above funders, these organizations are seeking donations:
Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief Project
Denver Metro Area Artist Relief Fund
Rainbow Militia Artist Relief Fund
Colorado Volunteer Opportunities
Virtual Visual Arts Experiences
Think 360 Arts Tutorials by Colorado Artists
Virtual Studio Visits: Conversations with Artists + GOCA Director Daisy McGowan
Clyfford Still Online Collection
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art 360 Tour
Kirkland Museum: Explore Collections
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Virtual Tour
Denver Public Art Virtual Tours
19 immersive museum exhibits you can visit from your couch
Art Basics with Dick Termes: Drawing – Cube Basic
Pre-K: Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Cloud Art
3-5: Ready Jet Go!: How to Draw Sunspot
9-12: Graphic Novels with Thien Pham
Open Culture’s Art Blog Archive
Google Arts & Culture Online Collections
CBCA Curated List of Online Arts & Cultural Experiences
Virtual Film & Photography Experiences
Rocky Mountain PBS: Watch Films, Stream Episodes, and More
Black Cube Video Art Submissions
Social Distancing Online Festival
Denver Public Library – Download Books and Watch Movies
#socialdistancefilmfest – Twitter Movie-Making Challenge
Create a Virtual Watch Party with Friends!
CBCA Curated List of Online Arts & Cultural Experiences
Virtual Performing Arts Experiences
Make a Mask with the Theatreworks Costume Shop
CBCA Curated List of Online Arts & Cultural Experiences
Virtual Literature Experiences
Read about Coloradans’ daily experiences at Colorado Voices
Lighthouse Online Writers Workshops
International Children’s Digital Library
Read.Gov (Library of Congress)
Children’s Library on the Internet Archive
CBCA Curated List of Online Arts & Cultural Experiences
Virtual Music Experiences
Listen to KUVO.org
Listen to The Drop
The People’s Station for Hip Hop & R&B
Indy Music Livestream Concert Clearinghouse Facebook Group
Explore live music from all over the country! Here, artists post event links to their live, virtual shows. Audience members can attend online and “tip.”
NPR’s List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus Shutdown
NoCo Artist “Live From Home Show” Concerts
15 Minute Musical Challenge from the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Due May 15)
CBCA Curated List of Online Arts & Cultural Experiences
Virtual Dance & Movement Experiences
Friday Lunch Beat from GOCA: Dance to a Live DJ Each Week!
Weekly Wednesday Yoga Livestream with GOCA and Dr. Debby Patz
Wonderbound’s “Project Wonder” Dance Videos
Wonderbound Dance Instructional Videos
Movement and Mindfulness Videos for Child Development
Yoga Poses for Boosting Immunity and Reducing Stress
CBCA Curated List of Online Arts & Cultural Experiences
Cleo Parker Robinson Online Dance Classes
Virtual Learning Experiences
Colorado Classrooms: Read with Me at Home Literacy Lessons
Colorado Experience: Colorado History Episodes
Concrete Couch Online Skill Shares
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Online Exhibits & Events
The 30 Day Creativity Challenge
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Scientists in Action Video Archive
History Colorado Digital Learning Resources
Wings Over the Rockies Video Blog
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: At home STEAM Activities
Tour Yellowstone National Park
Indoor Activities for Busy Toddlers
Print Educational Worksheets, Toddler Through Teen
Crafts Activities, Mazes, Etc.
Hands-On Elementary Science Videos
Highlights Magazine: Games, Recipes, Crafts, Activities
History Classes, Kids Through Adult
Vocabulary, Grammar, and Listening Language Activities
3D Printing projects and Coding Projects