March 20 2020 | 28 mins

Special Episode - How the arts sector can get through the COVID-19 outbreak

In this special episode, we discuss COVID-19, its effect on the arts sector and what help and guidance is out there for organisations, freelancers and anyone working in the arts. This episode of The Arts & Everything In Between Podcast includes Michelle Wright, Chief Executive of Cause4 and Programme Director of The Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy at Cause4. Michelle explained what guidance and advice is out there for the arts sector and how the industry will get through this.

 

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

How resilient is the arts industry? What support is out there for venues, galleries, freelancers etc.? How do you message donors at this time of uncertainty?

Approaches to strategy in crisis Tools organisations can use like the Ticketsolve Exchange Tool or the Spektrix Ticket Converter Tips for working at home (probably new to a lot of venue based people)

 

FURTHER READING & RESOURCES

Recommended further reading to keep up to date on the latest developments in the sector - sign up to these newsletters:

Ticketsolve Resource - https://www.ticketsolve.com/blog/resources-arts-and-cultural-organisations-covid-19/

AMA Resource Page - https://www.a-m-a.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/

Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy Power Hour sessions - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-power-hour-tickets-100113209304

Advice for Organisations Who sell Tickets - https://artsfundraising.org.uk/news/advice-arts-and-cultural-organisations-selling-tickets

Tips for working at home - https://www.ticketsolve.com/blog/working-home-tips-and-advice-arts-industry/

Rubber Cheese Resources - https://www.rubbercheese.com/insights/useful-resources-for-the-attractions-and-travel-industry-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/

Ticketsolve Exchange Tool - https://www.ticketsolve.com/blog/ticket-exchange-tool-helping-address-current-challenges-event-cancellations/

Spektrix Ticket Converter - https://support.spektrix.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006701057 

 

THE ARTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PODCAST

It’s tough but rewarding working in the arts and often so busy you have little time to share with your peers and investigate new ideas. Every couple weeks join Nick Stevenson as he interviews arts industry experts getting their take on the biggest issues facing the arts world today. There will be ideas to try, practical tips, lots of learning and of course - lots of laughs. If you work in theatres, venues, festivals or the arts and cultural sector this podcast is what you need! 

 

WANT TO BE ON THE PODCAST

If you have some great tips and tricks to share with the arts industry, we would love to have you on as a guest. To be a guest on the podcast, drop us an email on podcast@ticketsolve.com​​​​​​​

 

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About Our Guest

Featured Guest

Michelle Wright

Chief Executive of Cause4 and Programme Director of The Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy at Cause4. Michelle explained what guidance and advice is out there for the arts sector and how the industry will get through this.

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