Artbits-April 9, 2020

RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS

The Haven Foundation offers financial assistance through several funds for freelance professionals in the arts who face crisis. The CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants will focus on those who require intensive medical care. COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources is a crowdsourced directory. Read more

MAKING ART FOR THE WALLS

Wildlife painter and illustrator Claudette Eaton talks about her process. Painter Heidi Carlin showcases her newest piece. Read more

ART ON THE WALLS

The Swanton Arts Council Youth Art Show is now a virtual show. Read more

CALLS FOR YOUNG TRADITION

The 2020 Young Tradition Festival has been canceled, but not the contest. Trad Camp is holding tight and still planning to go ahead. Read more

ALMOST LIVE ON STAGE

With all venues shut down, we have to rely on ourselves for entertainment. Big Heavy World is gathering livestreams of Vermont musicians. The Vermont Folklife Center has launched Listening in Place. John Bartus, Daniel Matarazzo, Christopher Dean, Don & Jenn, Bob Gagnon with Tony Gagnon, Carol Ann Jones, Ben Patton, Bob Post, the Nobby Reed Project, and Andrew Lloyd Webber all are streaming. Read more

FREE STREAMING

Sirius offers free streaming until May 15. Read more

ART SITE OF THE WEEK

The Village Frame Shoppe has joyclee mini giclees to send to a friend with a message of hope. Read more

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOOKSHELF

Major Jackson celebrates “Almost There” with a virtual book party on Facebook. We have links to each Franklin County library. Read more

 

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