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BUILDING RESILIENCE: Launching BAARN and Supporting Artists Through Crisis Recovery

Launching BAARN and Supporting Artists Through Crisis Recovery

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Sep 123 min read

Peace of Mind: A Preparedness Guide for Performing Artists

This blog is a collaboration among organizations committed to the health and well-being of artists: “Peace of mind.” That’s how one...

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Aug 275 min read

The Arts Response To The 2023 Lahaina Wildfires

Between August 23, and May 23 of this year, NCAPER facilitated 17 Zoom conversations with artists and arts leaders impacted by devastating w

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Aug 81 min read

Maui – We Remember

One year ago today, wildfires began to burn on the island of Maui, brought on by high winds from a southerly hurricane. They devastated the

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Jun 102 min read

Inclusion in Action: When the Trees Sing

Yesterday, a dear friend of mine encouraged me to accompany her to see a Papa Tank Theatre for Inclusion performance of When the Trees Sing.

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May 23 min read

This May, Let’s Boost Our Preparedness Game!

As we swing into the vibrant month of May, let’s take a moment to embrace the power of preparedness.

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Mar 212 min read

Help Shape FEMA's New Rules for Artists and Gig Workers!

The rollout of new FEMA rules, which expand assistance to artists and other self-employed people after a disaster, is progressing!

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Mar 12 min read

How Will FEMA's Changes Benefit Artists and Creatives?

What You Need to Know Dear Colleague, FEMA is making significant and critical changes to better support artists and creatives impacted by...

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Dec 18, 20234 min read

December Insights: Key Updates and Highlights from NCAPER

This holiday season, gift yourself or the artists/arts organizations you care about with these 12 simple ways to prepare and protect...

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Oct 2, 20235 min read

Strengthening Artists' Resilience: A 4-Step Action Plan for Preparedness

What is preparedness? It’s taking steps NOW to help protect yourself and your assets before an emergency so you’re more resilient.

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Sep 13, 20233 min read

September National Preparedness Month

At NCAPER, we know that the best defense is a good offense.

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May 19, 20232 min read

Today I hid in a closet with my coworkers

On Wednesday, May 17, a virtual panel meeting of the Kentucky Arts Council was interrupted by an alarm, and PA announcement that there...

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Apr 18, 20234 min read

Crisis Coaches, National Webinar Series and Disaster Assistance Announcements

NCAPER Selects 2023 Crisis Analysis & Mitigation Coaches Program (CAM) Participants Raleigh, NC, Olympia, WA, Jackson, MS, and Trenton,...

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Feb 25, 20233 min read

NCAPER's Response To HUD/CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds

Mollie Quinlan-Hayes has created a timely and important response to HUD's request for public comments on the CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds...

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Feb 1, 20232 min read

Alabama and Georgia Arts Recovery Resources

February 1, 2023 Following the recent tornadoes, a major disaster declaration for Alabama was declared on January 15. All categories of...

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Jan 26, 20231 min read

California Arts Recovery Resources

As of January 20, 2023 For Artists: The Entertainment Community Fund - https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ MusiCares -...

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Nov 29, 20225 min read

NCAPER Crisis Analysis & Mitigation Coaches (CAM) Program

November 30, 2022 “Talking directly with emergency management people gives you insight into how things actually work on the ground in...

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Oct 26, 20221 min read

Application Deadline Extended: Crisis Analysis & Mitigation (CAM) Coaching Program

WILDFIRES, HURRICANES, FLOODING, SHOOTINGS, RIOTS Over the last 25 years, the number of arts and culture communities and creative...

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Oct 12, 20222 min read

Fund Development and Program Officer Announced:

NCAPER, the National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness and Emergency Response, has announced the addition of Mollie Quinlan-Hayes to its...

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