Downloadable COVID-19 resources:
Information for reopening:
Create NSW COVID-19 Arts and Culture Sector Reopening Information
Museums and galleries safety plan checklist and downloadable PDF from Health NSW
Museums and Galleries of NSW have compiled a comprehensive resource for museums and galleries planning to re-open to the public. The resource can be found online here https://mgnsw.org.au/articles/planning-to-re-open/
NAVA Guidance for reopening: Resources to help artists and arts organisations reopen as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Australia Council for the Arts Re-activate: Outlines how to confidently comply with government guidelines to recommence practice and open doors to welcome audiences, visitors and customers. It complies with the existing requirements of steps 2 and 3 of the Australian Government’s 3-Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia.
Arts and Culture Return-to-Business Guidelines - The Victorian Government has developed tailored guidelines for museums, galleries, libraries and performance venues outlining the actions to be taken to safely reopen and operate in the current climate. These include guidance on areas including hygiene and cleaning, physical distancing, front of house, back of house and staff. Please adapt this information to suit NSW Government guidelines.
Re-Opening Dance in NSW COVID-19 Guidance Notes - Ausdance NSW
Community Centres and Halls. Develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan for your venue to help you create and maintain a safe environment for you, your workers and your visitors.
Cinemas, theatres, concert halls, drive-in cinemas. Develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan for your venue to help you create and maintain a safe environment for you, your workers and your visitors.
MEAA have announced the release of new COVID Safe Guidelines for the resumption of live performances across Australia. The guidelines are in two parts and are now available to download from the MEAA website.
Some more practical information here:
A policy that could be implemented for your workplace from the Institute of Community Directors
Arts Tasker - work, skill and community sharing during COVID19 a public page set up as a skill and work sharing platform for artists
Download Tips for Independent Artists (and anyone else interested) by Lenine Bourke
Australian Arts amidst COVID-19 a private resource group for the Arts Sector
Australian Arts amidst COVID-19 Facebook Group - This is a place for Australian Arts to ask questions and share ideas about how to work with Covid-19.
Top 10 Tips For Running Accessible Online Events - With so many arts and cultural organisations providing online programs and services during the COVID crisis, accessibility has never been more important from Accessible Arts NSW.