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COVID-19: Information and resources

Published July, 2020

For the latest advice and information, please visit the official government and health sector websites:

During these uncertain times, we know how important it is to support sector colleagues. The resources below have been brought together to provide information, advice and support for colleagues working in the gallery and visual arts education, and the broader cultural sectors.

We will be updating this page regularly and refining the information presented. If you think there is something you would like to see, please contact communications@engage.org.

Guidance from Arts Councils (UK)

Advice for artists and freelancers

Children and young people

CPD and training

Digital accessibility

Funding

England

Scotland

Wales

UK

Health and wellbeing

Online safeguarding

Guidance for working online, and online safeguarding (Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance, Arts Marketing Association, 64 Million Artists and Real Ideas)
Coronavirus: safeguarding and child protection (NSPCC)
Safeguarding Children (Get Safe Online)
Safeguarding and privacy (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
Zoom calling and privacy (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Reopening Guidance

England

Guidance for DCMS sectors in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) (GOV.UK)
Guidance for people who work in performing arts, including arts organisations, venue operators and participants (GOV.UK)
Guidance for people who work or volunteer in heritage locations (GOV.UK)
Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (GOV.UK)
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities (including community centres and village halls) (GOV.UK)

Scotland

Guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19), including business, health, education and housing (Scottish Government)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for creative studios and shared workspaces (Scottish Government)
Welcoming Blind and partially sighted customers under social distancing measures (Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce)

Wales

Creative industries: guidance for a phased return (Welsh Government)
Coronavirus Guidance (ArtWorks Cymru)

UK

NMDC Good Practice Guidelines on Opening Museums After July 4 (National Museum Directors’ Council)
Museum Reopening Guidance and Checklist (AIM and the Museum Development Network)
Possible Timeline for Museum Reopening (NMDC)

Reopening advice and opinion

The American Alliance of Museums has published a collection of sample reopening plans from organisation across the US
With the help of its members, NEMO has created a map that provides an easy-to-read overview of European countries’ plans to reopen museums to the public (Museums and Heritage)
The guidelines for easing COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland include advice for when museums and galleries can reopen (Gov.ie)
How Berlin museums will manage the re-opening of their museums in May? (ICOM UK, first published by artnet)
A reporter from Art Newspaper went to one of the first German museums to reopen after the lockdown and describes the social distancing measures being used (Art Newspaper)
Zoo and Tierpark in Berlin have outlined what restrictions will be in place when they reopen — a useful case study for outdoor attractions (Zoo Berlin)
How are museums in Sweden coping with the Covid-19 pandemic? ICOM UK Committee Member, Arran Rees talks with Elisabeth Boogh, the Collections Strategist at Stockholm County (Läns) Museum in Sweden (ICOM UK)
How Museums in China Are Reopening Post-COVID-19 (ICOM UK, first published by Dragon Tail)
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium will partly reopen their doors this May and have outlined their prevention measures and practical information here (Royal Museums of Fine Arts Belgium)
AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool: A framework of strategies for reoccupying buildings and businesses that are in the process of transitioning from being fully closed to fully open (AIA)
Reopening Guidance: Considerations for the Attractions Industry outlines principles and approaches to consider for reopening (IAAPA)

Working from home

Further advice from visual arts and cultural organisations

Scotland

Wales

Creative learning through the arts: Guidance for Lead Creative Schools, Creative Agents, Creative Collaborations and the Go and See fund (Arts Council Wales)

Last updated: 16 July 2020