Disaster Resources for Artists

The Washington State Arts Commission has shared the following resources for artists or art organizations impacted by a disaster.

Immediate Salvage & Collections Help

• Salvage help for objects, paper, media & textiles: National Heritage Responders

Email: NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org | Phone 24/7: 202-661-8068

• Museums with damaged collections may qualify for FAIC assessment funding:

• FEMA’s Save Your Family Treasures guide for water, fire & smoke damage:

Direct Assistance for Artists

Support available from:

• Entertainment Community Fund – https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

• MusiCares – https://www.musicares.org/

• Craft Emergency Relief Fund – https://cerfplus.org/

• NYFA emergency resources – https://www.nyfa.org/online-resources/emergency-resources/

Local Support & Damage Reporting

• Contact City & County Emergency Management to report impacts and access resources

• Complete the Rapid Damage Assessment Form when able:

Learning & Preparedness

• Create or update your Readiness Plan: www.artsready.org | www.performingartsreadiness.org

• Funders & service orgs: Essential Guidelines for Arts Responders