Ep 5 - Thriving as Artists in Crisis

This episode explores advice on what artists can do during crisis to live healthy and productive lives.  It speaks in 3 areas:
- General Advice for Job Loss & Dealing with Recessions
- Specific Advice to Continue RTVFX During Isolation and Quarantine
- Support Advice for Studios and Freelancers

If you need financial assistance:
IRS Employee Retention Credit - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-employee-retention-credit-available-for-many-businesses-financially-impacted-by-covid-19

Self Employed Unemployment Information - https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/money/coronavirus-spending-bill-expands-unemployment-what-you-need-to-know/

Find Your State To Apply For Unemployment- https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/UnemploymentBenefits/unemployment-benefits.aspx

Additional Info on Creative Support - https://thecreativeindependent.com/guides/how-to-recession-proof-your-creative-practice/

Economy Injury Disaster Loan Program - https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

CARES Act - https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr748/BILLS-116hr748enr.pdf

Paycheck Protection Program - https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp