Arts & Culture COVID-19 Resources

Below you’ll find up-to-date resources on operating arts and culture organizations on city, state and federal government guidelines:

Philadelphia-Specific Guidelines and Resources:

• As of 8/11/21, Philadelphia’s new mask mandate goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 12. Additional information can be found below and on the City's COVID-19 webpage.
  • Indoors – businesses and institutions: In Philadelphia, businesses and institutions that require vaccination for all employees and patrons are exempted from having a mask requirement. Masks will be required indoors at all Philadelphia businesses and institutions that do not require vaccination for employees and patrons. That means that for businesses and institutions that do not require everyone who enters to be vaccinated, everyone on site will be required to wear a mask.  
  • Indoor dining: Indoor dining will be allowed to continue in restaurants. In restaurants that require proof of vaccination for everyone (staff and patrons), masks will not need to be worn. If vaccine is not required for everyone that enters a restaurant, masks are to be worn by all patrons and staff the entire time while not seated and eating or drinking.  
  • Non-seated outdoor events: Masks will be required at all non-seated outdoor events in Philadelphia with more than 1,000 attendees.
• On August 8, the City announced that it has reinstated weekly virtual press briefings to provide an update on COVID-19 and the City’s response. You can find recordings of previous briefings as well as livestreams for upcoming briefings on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's YouTube channel.
• Philadelphia’s COVID-19 guideline documents, including for libraries, museums, events, drive-in theaters, businesses and more 
• Current Office Guidance
• PHLConnectED: Connecting K-12 students to the internet
• COVID-19 Testing Sites Map
• The Office of Special Events and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation began accepting event permit applications again on March 16, 2021
• Ready.Set.Philly! has the latest news and resources, such as a partner toolkit for employers, to help everyone feel prepared for a safe return to Philadelphia workplaces and all the things that make our City great. 

• COVID-19 GUIDANCE for Montgomery County

Pennsylvania-Specific Guidelines and Resources:

• Wolf Administration: Pennsylvania Businesses, Events, Venues Return to 100% Capacity on Memorial Day; Masking Order Remains Until 70% of Adults Fully Vaccinated or June 28
• Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
• Resources for Businesses
• Pennsylvania Council on the Art’s Reopening Safely:Tips and Resources to Prepare

Other Guidelines and Resources:

• "What to Consider — and What to Avoid — When Reopening Your Nonprofit Office" The Chronicle of Philanthropy, June 29, 2021
• NEA’s American Rescue Plan Direct Grants to Arts and Culture Organizations will go to eligible organizations to support their own operations - the application deadline is Thursday, August 12, 2021
• Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Frequently Asked Questions from SBA
• EEOC Issues Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Employees from Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
• CDC’s Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
• COVID-19 Arts Federal Policy Updates & Action Alerts from AFTA
• NEA's COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
• Navigating Uncertain Times: A Scenario Planning Toolkit for the Arts and Culture Sector from the Wallace Foundation
• Staying Afloat: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - a summary of key provisions impacting nonprofits from Your Part-Time Controller

This page was last updated on 8/13/2021.