Celebrating 40 Years of Service

By: Sue Greenberg, Executive Director | Posted Dec 08, 2022 | News & Events,

It all began in 1981 with Zia Gipson, who worked for the City’s Arts & Humanities Commission (which later became the Regional Arts Commission). Zia knew our arts community needed access to pro bono legal services. So she asked Saint Louis University School of Law’s dean to help her...

Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Posted Sep 23, 2022 | News & Events,

On September 22, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s weekly High Noon at the High Low lecture series highlighted Banned Books Week with Maxi Glamour and Mark Sableman. Glamour, who has participated in several public library drag queen story hour events, began the program by reading What Riley Wore by Elena...

Re-Opening Plan Guidance

Posted Jul 28, 2020 | News & Events,

March 2022 Update With case numbers plummeting, some cultural organizations and venues are relaxing their safety protocols. Missouri ArtsSafe posted updates on February 25— all based on CDC guidance. If you make changes to your online safety plan, please make sure you maintain the same URL; otherwise, it will break...

To Rep. Clay re: Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Bill

Posted Jul 06, 2020 | News & Events,

Dear Rep. Clay: Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Judy Chu are recruiting Democrats in the House to be cosponsors of the Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act. I’m writing to encourage you to sign on. The proposed legislation would ensure that thousands of St. Louis creatives, who normally cobble...

3 Takeaways: Why Medicaid Expansion Makes Sense

Posted Jul 05, 2020 | News & Events,

Health insurance and healthcare policies are quickly becoming an essential part of daily life in America. With the cost of living rising along with medical spending costs, people can no longer afford to be uninsured. Health insurance policies have in turn become diversified and more accessible so that they...

Unemployment Assistance During the Pandemic: What Missouri Artists and Creative Workers Need to Know

Posted Apr 23, 2020 | News & Events,

Self-employed artists, freelancers, independent contractors and gig workers whose businesses have been impacted by the coronavirus are applying for — and are now receiving — unemployment benefits. Under the CARES Act, those who qualify may be eligible for weekly benefits ranging from $133 to $320 per week, plus a...

3 Takeaways: Anatomy of a Contract

Posted Apr 15, 2020 | News & Events,

1. Putting it in writing will avoid “he said, she said,” clarify the agreement, reinforce the commitments, serve as reliable record of the agreement, and may be required by law (e.g. transferring copyright ownership). 2. Before you start negotiating, know what you want (then don’t be afraid to ask...

CARES Act Unemployment for Independent Contractors, Freelancers, Self-Employed and Gig Workers

Posted Apr 07, 2020 | News & Events,

Thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, many artists and creative workers, who cobble their incomes together from multiple sources, will soon be eligible for “safety net” unemployment benefits. The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, expands eligibility to nontraditional workers such as...

3 Takeaways: Public Speaking for Creatives

Posted Apr 01, 2020 | News & Events,

1. Approach public speaking like an actor prepares and then performs. Be authentic. Be invested. Be truthful. Believe in your material. That means doing your inner homework. 2. Prepare your script then practice, practice, practice — out loud. 3. Chose to WANT to be speaking. Begin confidently. Speak with...

3 Takeaways: Copyright Clinic

Posted Mar 25, 2020 | News & Events,

1. Copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, plays, paintings, choreography, movies, songs (and computer software). Copyright does not protect ideas; it protects how ideas are expressed. 2. It’s important to address and clarify copyright ownership as early as possible...

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