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Prepared, Not Scared: A Disaster Resource Roundup for the Arts
September 2, 2025
Welcome to your creative first-aid kit, a list of tools and resources designed to help artists and arts organizations prepare for and respond to the unexpected.
Other Disaster Preparedness Resources
National Coalition for Arts Preparedness & Emergency Response
A hub of tools, planning guides, and peer support focused on helping artists and arts organizations prepare for and respond to emergencies before they happen.
Learn More via NCAPER
National Endowment for the Arts Disaster Readiness & Recovery for the Arts and Culture Sector
Clear guidance and national resources to help arts organizations plan for disruptions, recover after a crisis, and build resilience for whatever comes next.
Learn More via the NEA
Americans for the Arts: Disaster Preparedness
Practical checklists, case studies, and planning tips aimed at strengthening the readiness of arts groups and creative communities in the face of unexpected challenges.
Learn More via Americans for the Arts
Performing Arts Readiness
Designed with touring and live performance in mind, this resource offers sector-specific strategies and tools to help performers and performing arts organizations plan ahead and protect creative work on the road and at home.
Learn More via Performing Arts Readiness
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