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Anonymous Was a Woman Announces $250,000 in Emergency Grants for Female Artists Over 40 in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

Eligible women artists can apply for up to $2,500 in emergency grants. (artnet News)

Have Federal Student Loan Debt? Read This.

Federal student loan borrowers can now be placed in an administrative forbearance, which allows you to temporarily stop making your monthly loan payment. (US Dept of Education)

As New York and California Hospitals Face Critical Equipment Shortages, Museums and Schools Step Into the Breach

Art handlers and conservators are boxing up supplies and shipping them to area hospitals. (ARTnews)

82 Grad Teaching Assistants Fired During University of California Strikes

The emergence of COVID-19 has made the situation more complicated, though organizers have pledged to continue a digital picket online. Read CAA’s statement in support of the strikers. (Hyperallergic)

Spreadsheet for Museum Staff Impact During COVID-19

This spreadsheet is tracking layoffs, furloughs, and related labor updates for museum staff during COVID-19. (via Michelle Moon on Twitter)

What the $2 Trillion Stimulus Means for the Arts, Struggling to Stay Afloat

While its explicit arts funding falls profoundly short of advocates’ goals, there are still important opportunities that freelancers, small businesses, and nonprofits can take advantage of. (Hyperallergic)

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