Do you want to be up to date about how COVID is affecting the arts in Baltimore City? As you may already know, the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic, meaning we need to act quickly. If you are an artist in Baltimore, and would like to know more about COVID-19, The Art Pros decided to compile this running list of resources, articles and anything else that we think may be able to help our art community on a local level.
While the health risks are obviously the main concern, our community should also be aware of the economic impact that is already affecting many artists today. The performing arts community comes to mind.
First, here's a handy tracking map created by John's Hopkins University. You can track the virus in real time. Notice that North Korea doesn't have any confirmed cases?
What Art Events Have Been Cancelled in Baltimore So Far?
Here is a list of cancelled events that the Baltimore Sun has compiled so far, current at the time of writing post.
The City's art and cultural organizations are currently tracking closures and cancellations of events and institutions. We'd like to be right there to provide information as the updates come.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
RESOURCES FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
SITUATION REPORT - Daily updates on the state of the disease control