Covid-19 Update August 2020
This Culture Counts blog post gathers in the most up to date information for the cultural sector relating to lockdown, re-opening and governance.
Scottish Government Guidance for Safe Working in the Creative Industries
Contact: Scottish Government Elinor Owe
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-creative-studios-and-shared-workspaces/
Events Industry Advisory Group
Chair: Peter Duthie (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre)
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-events-sector-guidance/
Performing Arts and Venues Guidance for Re-opening
Contact: Scottish Government Ann Monfries
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-performing-arts-and-venues-sector/
Historic Environment Resilience Forum
Contact: Euan Leitch Built Environment Forum Scotland
https://www.befs.org.uk/policy-topics/covid-resilience-forum/
Museums, Galleries and Heritage Attractions Guidance for Re-opening
Contact: Scottish Government David Seers
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-museums-galleries-and-heritage-attractions/
Music Industry Covid Re-opening
Contact: Scottish Government Simon Cuthbert-Kerr
https://www.thenational.scot/news/18575678.fiona-hyslop-offers-scotlands-music-venues-2-2m-lifeline/
National Partnership for Culture (Cross Cutting Cultural Policy Issues)
Cultural Advisory Group (Economic Focus)
Chair: Joanna Baker CBE
https://www.gov.scot/news/national-partnership-for-culture/
Arts & Business Scotland: Governance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Contact: Catriona Reynolds Head of Governance & Engagement
https://www.aandbscotland.org.uk/governance-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Phased Renewal of Youth Theatre Activities Toolkit & COVID-19 Youth Theatre Sector Guidance
Contact: info@ytas.org.uk
https://www.ytas.org.uk/resources/toolkit/covid-19-phased-renewal-of-yt-activities/
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