News and Program Updates
Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Artists
In celebration of Pride, and our Trans, Non-Binary, and all other LGBTQIA+ artists, we have worked to curate a list of resources that we feel can serve as safe spaces for our LGBTQIA+ artists.
NYC Mental Health Offerings for June
Looking to center yourself and focus on self care without breaking the bank? Check out recurring and one time classes offered throughout the month of June!
AAPI Emergency Transportation Fund
In response to the unabated surge in violence against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI’s) in NYC, we are working with the Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC), to create a fund and disburse grants to AAPI theater artists for car service or taxi fare if they do not feel safe using mass transportation to get to and from work.
Mental Health Micro Grants Application
IndieSpace and the Indie Theater Fund has opened an Emergency Mental Health fund that will be awarding individuals $500 micro grants for indie theater makers to use toward therapy, medication, meditation classes, and any other mental health related costs.
COVID-19 Resources for Indie Theater Community in New York
Indie Theater venues and productions have a lot to balance right now. One of the present issues is determining the best policies to maintain the health of artists, staff, and audience members. The City of New York has provided a few resources that may be helpful for indie theater companies, productions, and venues.
Randi Berry's Interview with A.R.T./New York
Randi was recently featured in the A.R.T./New York donor newsletter. We thought this information about IndieSpace and Indie Theater Fund's work might be interesting for our indie theater community as well.
NYC Mental Health Offerings for May
The Indie Theater Fund and IndieSpace are excited to share a monthly catalog of FREE classes and workshops in the NYC Boroughs and Online Virtual options. Check out recurring and one-time classes offered throughout the month of May!
Mental Health Resources for Black Theater Artists
As part of our continued work to uplift Black joy and Black mental health in our community we have been working on developing an ongoing, curated list of Black therapists and healing spaces that we feel can serve as safe resources and spaces for BIPOC artists.
