Dear APAP Members and Colleagues,

As you may be trying to make sense of the COVID-19 relief programs, we want to highlight this important, upcoming webinar.

Join us for " Putting the Puzzle Together: COVID-19 Relief for Performing Artists, Arts Workers, and Arts Organizations " on Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m. (EDT) . In this joint webinar with the Alliance of Performing Arts Conferences, our expert panel will explain the complex web of programs available to performing artists, arts workers, and arts organizations. Register now .

Guest speakers include:
  • Scott Bossom, Senior Vice President – Manager, Community Financial Resources/SBA Lending, Columbia Bank
  • Moira Brennan, Executive Director, MAP Fund, Partner for Artist Relief Fund
  • LaKeisha Caton, Counsel, Employment and Labor Law Division, Pryor Cashman 
  • Heather Noonan, Vice President, Advocacy, League of American Orchestras  

Have you encountered challenges accessing government relief? Let us know through this simple questionnaire. APAP is working with our advocacy partners to gather information that will shape future asks to Congress.

Lastly, back by popular demand from the APAP|NYC conference, performance coach, management consultant, financial advisor and therapist Dana Fonteneau offers her insight and support in this special webinar, " Pause, Pivot, Adapt: Finding Emotional Resilience in Times of Crisis " on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. (EDT). This webinar will help you cultivate emotional resilience and provide guidance on how to thrive in times of uncertainty. Register now .

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We want to know how you are doing. We also encourage you to share this message.
Mario Garcia Durham
President and CEO, APAP