Deeper Commitments: Help Someone Organize Their Recovery

Completely review the related Studio Protector resources and work with the emergency affected person to plan your organizing efforts

• The Make a Plan information in the Clean Up section
• The Salvage section for salvaging the artist’s tools, equipment, and artwork
• The Networking section for tips on helping the artist work with volunteers
• The Relief Agencies and Arts Organizations sections for information on receiving assistance from emergency response organizations
• Consider helping with organizing and completing assistance application forms

Studio space

• Did the artist lose studio space? Is he or she ready to create artwork again if a studio were available?
• Consider helping locate a workable studio space for the artist, possibly sharing your studio or the studio of a nearby artist

Fundraising

Online crowdfunding after an emergency has proved to be a successful way for many artists to garner recovery funds. Here are some tips that can help the artist you are assisting make the most of crowdfunding

• Though the emergency affected person can manage a crowdfunding campaign, it is likely to be more successful if produced and managed by a supporter, preferably with helpers.
• Tell the emergency story in a compelling way, using photos and videos if possible
• Expand the reach of the campaign though supporters’ active social networks
• Update the campaign often, thanking supporters and adding news of the recovery
• Learn more in the Help Yourself -> Social Network section.

Other ways to help

Give them a break: Having a break from the emergency recovery, even a short one, can help clear the mind and provide renewed energy to deal with the tasks ahead. Consider helping the artist in this way if appropriate.

• Get away from the “disaster life”
• Organize meals and other help with friends and family of the artist online.
  • carecalendar.org
  • mealtrain.com
  • lotsahelpinghands.com