The Cultural Alliance conducted two surveys of its members to measure the impact of COVID-19 on their livelihood.
We had 123 responses (consolidating duplicate responses from some organizations gave us 119 final responses), from 43 zip codes across 22 towns.
Almost half (45% were artists), one-quarter (28) performing arts organizations, 9 each visual arts organizations and creative businesses, 6 historical societies 2 museums and 12 others (arts councils, an art school, artists studios; a Business Improvement District; a church; a movie house; a music school; an observatory; a public library; a writing workshop; and an observatory).
At the time of the survey, 37% of respondents replied they were closed to the public and two-thirds of artists had lost work. Two-thirds of respondents had cancelled and postponed events, classes and meetings.
Anticipated financial impact: Generally half indicated loss of work and loss of sales; quarter loss of fundraiser event revenue and ticket sales.
Rough estimate of total financial loss through end of April: 96 replied, ranging from $100 to $500,000, totaling $3.75 million and averaging $39,000.
Previously Unanticipated Expenses: 25 responders estimated unanticipated expenses ranging from $50 to $250,000, totaling $398,500 and averaging $16,000).
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The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) has released the results of a survey of its members, over the last week of July, to measure the impact of the COVID pandemic on their livelihood over the 15-week period March 16-June 30.82 of the , about one-fifth of the CAFC membership) responded.
Financial Loss
82 respondents (artists and organizations) estimated their financial loss over this 15-week period at $10.3 million.
Current situation
41% of the artists reporting severe loss of work due to gallery/performance venue closures, and half of the cultural organizations were still temporarily closed. Of the 71 that said they had lost audiences or clients,
Asked about the impact of CT DECD’s Reopen CT Rules on their operations,
Asked for their assessment of their overall health today and by December, the largest number (around one-third) selected “Fair” in a spectrum of choices ranging from “Strong” to “Critical/Poor”.
Relief
Just 62 (61%) of respondents had applied for any relief grants or programs, with an overall average of a 40% success rate in their applications. Of the 12 options given,
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