Alfre Woodard Instagram – Let’s get artists and creative workers working again.
Yesterday on Capitol Hill lawmakers saw a version of this ad in @politico @thehill and @rollcall reminding them as they go to work on passing #COVID19 relief legislation that the arts MUST be included in federal relief. As the pandemic began, arts organizations were the first to close … and they will likely be the last to open. Supporting creative workers and the arts administrators who work at nonprofit organizations is supporting Americans who have been hit hard by COVID-19.
Tap the link in my bio to learn more about these devastating statistics, and to see the economic impact of COVID-19 in your state. #ArtsAdvocacy
[Text on the infographic reads: The arts unify our country and will drive our recovery. The arts are among the hardest hit sectors of the economy: 63% unemployment for creative workers, 37% nonprofit arts jobs lost, 99% cancelled shows and exhibits. Let’s get artists and creative workers working again.] | Posted on 27/Feb/2021 07:32:54
