You are not alone. The National Storytelling Network would like to provide its members and their communities with resources to provide relief during these challenging times. For more information about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself and loved ones, please visit the CDC’s website.
NSN’s Corporate Treasurer Discusses Financial Resources:
NSN is not partnering with nor sponsoring the following resources, but rather offers them as reference for anyone seeking information and comfort. This list was compiled from a variety of platforms offering services to storytellers during this time. (To submit a new resource, please submit via the form below). Note that any duplicate or similar resource offerings may not be included.
Community Connection & Performance Opportunities
Artists Standing Strong Together: Visit on Facebook
Replay Storytelling 24-Hour Festival: Submit your Performance
NEST Online Storytelling Repository: Visit Website
World Storytelling Day: Voyages: Visit on Facebook
Women’s Storytelling Festival Online: Visit Website
World Wide Virtual Storytelling Guild: Visit Facebook Page
Financial Support
Indianapolis Artists Can Apply for Unemployment: Visit Blog Post by Artists Standing Strong Together
Artist & Activist Relief Fund: Learn More/Apply
Index of State Resources from NeedHelpPayingBills.com: Learn More
New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Grants: Learn More
Managing Stress & Talking to Kids About COVID
Join Jim Brule in a Distance Reiki Practice Tuesdays at 9p EST: Register Here
Free Self-Care Resources from MyIntent and Partners: Learn More
Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety – Meditations, Stress Toolkit, and More: Visit Website
Time to come in Bear, A video explaining COVID-19 and social distancing to children: Watch Here
Worried About Coronavirus? Telling Stories Calms Anxiety in the Home: Learn More
The King’s Crown – A Coronavirus Story: Share With Your Kids
Comfort the Bear – A Story and Guidelines from Dr. Joyce Mills, LFMT: Share With Your Kids
Educational Resources for Distance Learning
Learning Together: Educational Resources – Art, Music, Math, and More!: View Blog Post
Technical Support
Making Zoom Video Calls Look More Professional: View Video Series
Gallery View vs. Speaker View on Zoom: View Tips for Videoconferencing
Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom Videoconferencing: Get Free Virtual Backgrounds
How to Take Your Small Business Online: Learn More
Additional Resources
COVID-19 and Freelance Artist Resources: View Blog
Americans for the Arts: View Resources
COVID-19 and Musician Relief: View Resources
Parent Artist Advocacy League: View Website
A Consumer’s Guide to the Coronavirus: Learn More