Country and city
- Information from the health department of the city of Frankfurt: Health Department Frankfurt
- The city of Frankfurt has set up an emergency fund for artists*: Cultural Department City of Frankfurt
- The state of Hesse offers an emergency aid program: State of Hesse
Newsletter
German Cultural Council: Corona versus Culture – Newsletter for all artists*, cultural businesses, public and private cultural institutions affected by restrictions; click here to subscribe: www.kulturrat.de
Information from associations and initiatives
- laPROF informs about current aid and measures in the state of Hesse: laPROF
- The Künstlerhilfe e.V. in Frankfurt has set up a corona aid: Künstlerhilfe e.V.
- The regional initiative Kulturzeiter*in offers support for artists* through donations: Kulturzeiter*in
- Bundesverband Schauspiel: First Aid!
- Deutsche Orchestervereinigung: Corona Virus – Guide for Freelancers
- Association of German Writers: handout
- Allianz deutscher Designer (AGD) e.V.: Help for self-employed during the Corona pandemic
- VUT Verband unabhängiger Musikunternehmer*innen e. V.: Coronavirus – Important information for VUT music entrepreneurs*in
Legal situation and advice
- Laaser Law Firm: default fee: cancellation due to Corona
- BMAS: Labor law implications
- Hardening Helpline: Initial telephone advice for businesses, freelancers and institutions
- Trade Fair Association: legal assessment of event cancellations
Federal Employment Agency: Corona virus: short-time allowance possible
Country and city
- Information from the health department of the city of Frankfurt: Health Department Frankfurt
- The city of Frankfurt has set up an emergency fund for artists*: Cultural Department City of Frankfurt
- The state of Hesse offers an emergency aid program: State of Hesse
Newsletter
German Cultural Council: Corona versus Culture – Newsletter for all artists*, cultural businesses, public and private cultural institutions affected by restrictions; click here to subscribe: www.kulturrat.de
Information from associations and initiatives
- laPROF informs about current aid and measures in the state of Hesse: laPROF
- The Künstlerhilfe e.V. in Frankfurt has set up a corona aid: Künstlerhilfe e.V.
- The regional initiative Kulturzeiter*in offers support for artists* through donations: Kulturzeiter*in
- Bundesverband Schauspiel: First Aid!
- Deutsche Orchestervereinigung: Corona Virus – Guide for Freelancers
- Association of German Writers: handout
- Allianz deutscher Designer (AGD) e.V.: Help for self-employed during the Corona pandemic
- VUT Verband unabhängiger Musikunternehmer*innen e. V.: Coronavirus – Important information for VUT music entrepreneurs*in
Legal situation and advice
- Laaser Law Firm: default fee: cancellation due to Corona
- BMAS: Labor law implications
- Hardening Helpline: Initial telephone advice for businesses, freelancers and institutions
- Trade Fair Association: legal assessment of event cancellations
Federal Employment Agency: Corona virus: short-time allowance possible
Artists’ social security
Due to the Corona pandemic, insured and levy payers in the artists’ social insurance are experiencing a loss of income due to, among other things, cancelled events, returned tickets, etc. The Artists’ Social Insurance Act offers some measures for this, which you can find out more about at the following link.
- Künstlersozialkasse: Updates on the corona virus for self-employed artists*, publicists* and companies liable for contributions
- Andri Jürgensen/kunstrechtDE: Corona and the Artists’ Social Security Fund (Youtube Video 03/16/2020)
measures/assistance funds/petitions
- Press release by the German government on March 13: German government launches aid measures due to corona virus – Minister of State for Culture Grütters: “Cultural and creative industries must be massively supported”
- German Orchestra Foundation: Emergency Relief Fund
Managing grant funds
International
- On the Move: Country-specific as well as international information, initiatives and links from the cultural sector
- Live DMA: Covid-19 – Aid efforts and emergency funds
- State Office of Immigration: Significant service limitations at all sites
General information and recommendations for action
- Robert Koch Institute: Current situation, FAQs, and more
- Federal Center for Health Education: FAQs and Explanatory Videos
- NDR Info: Daily Podcast with Prof. Dr. Christian Drosten (Head of Virology at the Berlin Charité)