OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
People have historically turned to the arts during times of strife, and now this cultural moment is no different. Artists are our keepers of history, they will reflect on the unprecedented times we are living in. If we want to have a vibrant city to come back to we have to support and engage our talent. If there ever was a time, it’s now.
Emergency Relief Grants
Phase 1: (closed November 20, 2020) The Wichita Creatives Fund Emergency Relief Grant was created in April 2020 for individuals working in the art and creative sector who have been impacted by the current public health crisis. This fund provided $500 rapid response, one-time, needs-based grants to help offset the lost wages affecting so many in our creative community.
These efforts raised $53,500 and awarded grants to 107 Wichita-area creatives. You can see their messages of gratitude and donor messages of encouragement here:
Create Work Initiative
The Create Work Iniative As we move forward through this pandemic and continue to see the impact of creative industries unable to reopen, we will continue to provide these grants.In addition, WCERF will also work to connect these independent artists, musicians, performers and others in the creative industries with local and regional businesses for arts-related work oportunities. Enter the Create Work Initiative:
Find out more and submit your ideas here.
If you have additional questions, please email us at WichitaCreatives@gmail.com
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