Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu

Community Arts Disaster Recovery

Community Arts Disaster Recovery

Community Arts Disaster Recovery Resources

These resources help creative industry professionals navigate preparedness, response and aftermath of disaster recovery.

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An unexpected disaster can shake a community’s foundation and test the resilience and resolve of its residents and institutions. Community arts organizations, cultural centers and artrepreneurs may find themselves particularly impacted by weather-related, health or economic disasters. The Community Arts Disaster Recovery Series compiles targeted information and resources for the creative industries as they prepare for the unexpected, navigate the storms of disaster and wade through the aftermath of the recovery process.

Article | Arts Preparedness

Be pro-active and make a plan for disaster-readiness so that when tragedy does strike, you are better prepared and your losses can be minimized...

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Article | Damage Assessment, Claims, & Relief Aid

There are several resources available to guide artists and organizations through damage assessment, claims and relief aid as they navigate rebuilding within their communities...

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Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery

Art can be a pathway for recognizing common stress responses to trauma and can provide some beneficial ways to cope with it...

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Article | Artifact/Collections Response

Individuals and community organizations that steward cultural heritage may need additional planning and recovery resources to navigate the basics of disaster preparedness and response for these items...

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Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu