Supporting the Arts: Recovery Resources for Kerr County Artists & Cultural Organizations
The local creative economy — including artists, performers, and cultural institutions — is a vital part of Kerr County’s spirit and long-term recovery. If your studio, performance space, or organization was impacted by the floods, immediate reporting and access to specialized national grants are essential.
Here is a guide to resources and funding sources available specifically for the arts and culture sector.
Immediate Action & Damage Assessment
The first step in securing specialized assistance is officially reporting your impact to state and national arts recovery networks.
Report Local Impact
Please inform the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau Community Arts Program if you were affected. This helps local leaders understand the scope of the disaster’s impact on our creative sector.
Email: arts@kerrvilletexascvb.com
Complete Rapid Damage Assessment
Arts organizations, cultural institutions, and individual artists are strongly encouraged to fill out a Rapid Damage Assessment Form. This information is used by the Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF) to expedite tailored help.
State-Level Notice
Please also notify the Texas Commission on the Arts so they can communicate the impact to state leaders and policymakers.
Email: hello@arts.texas.gov
National Funding Sources & Assistance
The following national organizations provide relief, safety nets, and grants specifically for studio artists, performers, and those working in the entertainment industry.
| ORGANIZATION | FOCUS | TYPE OF AID |
|---|---|---|
| CERF+ The Artists Safety Net | Readiness, relief, and resilience for studio artists. | Emergency Relief Grants and Get Ready Grants. |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Safety net for all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment fields. | Services for stability and resiliency over a lifetime. |
| MusiCares | Critical health and welfare services for the music community. | Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Health/Human Services. |
| Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants | Visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography. | One-time grants (up to $5,000) for unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies. |
| Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants | Professional dancers in need due to dire financial emergency. | One-time grants (up to $5,000). |
| Performing Arts Readiness | Emergency preparedness training for festivals and outdoor events. | Grants, webinars, and case studies for non-profits. |
Resilience & Mitigation Guides
The following federal guides can help you integrate mitigation and preparedness into your long-term plan:
- FEMA Guide To Expanding Mitigation: Explores how community officials can work with the arts and culture sector to support hazard mitigation planning.
- Disaster Resilience for Artists & Non-Profits: Resources developed by the Houston Arts Alliance.
- FEMA’s National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF): A high-level guide to coordinate recovery efforts across all government and non-governmental partners.
