Support Resources for the Creative Community

The SXSW community has been significantly impacted by current events. Support for our community plays a vital role in everything we do. Whether you’re a band member, filmmaker, artist, or work in one of the creative industries we serve, please explore the list of resources below. Stay tuned for more updates as new information becomes available.

Resource Links

General

• Austin Forum: Tech for Maintaining Healthy Living, Bodies & Minds at Home
  
• GGV Capital: Operational Tactics for Startups
  
• Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Help for Creatives
  
• Lend a Hand ATX
  
• SXSW Stand with Austin
  
• U.S. Department of Treasury: CARES Act
  
• U.S. Small Business Administration Guidance and Loan Resources
  
• Big Medium Artist Relief Fund
  

Mental Health

• American Psychological Association Resource List
  
• 7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now
  
• SAMHSA Hotline
  
• Therapy for Black Girls
  

Music

• AIM – Association of Independent Music (United Kingdom)
  
• American Association of Independent Musicians
  
• Arts Council Covid Funding/Support (England)
  
• ASCAP Music Unites Us
  
• Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund
  
• Billboard's State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals
  
• BPI - British Phonographic Industry (United Kingdom)
  
• Corona Musicians - Corona Advice For Musicians
  
• Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund
  
• Creative Scotland Covid Impact Funds
  
• Fender Play free access (guitar/bass/ukulele learning app)
  
• GEMA Emergency Relief Programme (Germany)
  
• Global Relief Fund For Live Music Crews
  
• Help Musicians (United Kindom)
• IMRO Covid Advice and Resources Page for Irish Musicians (Ireland)
  
• Independent Venue Week
  
• Ireland Performs (Ireland)
  
• Mohawk Austin x Vans’ "Foot The Bill" campaign
  
• MMF - Music Managers Forum (United Kingdom)
  
• Music For Mental Wealth
  
• MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
  
• MusicHelps (New Zealand)
  
• Musicians Union Covid Hardship Fund (United Kingdom)
  
• National Center for Music Emergency Fund (France)
  
• PRS Emergency Relief Fund (United Kingdom)
  
• Sony Global Relief Fund for Covid-19
  
• Sound of Silence (Australia)
  
• Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief
  
• Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
  
• The Record Union - Musician Wellness Starter Pack
  
• Worldwide Independent Network
  

Film

• Academy Supports Motion Pictures Fund
  
• Creative Capital - List of Artist Resources
  
• Emergency Grants compiled by NY Foundation for the Arts
  
• Film + TV Charity
  
• Freelance Artists Resources
  
• IATSE Emergency Fund
  
• Indiewire’s List of Financial Aid for Artists
  
• Netflix Emergency Funds
  
• New Emergency Fund for Women Artists over 40
  
• POV launches emergency fund for Doc filmmakers
  
• TX Film Commission Financial Aid/Relief for Moving Image Industry Professionals & Businesses (Texas & National)
  
• Webinar for applying to SBA funds by Firelight Media + IDA Fund
  
• Women Make Movies Resources for Filmmakers & Artists
  

Check back as more resources are added. Stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest SX news and 2020 highlights of artists, filmmakers, and speakers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Austin Convention Center - Photo by Aaron Rogosin