What: Grant donations in March, July, and December 2020 to five Triangle emergency relief funds for artists.
Total funds supported: 5
Total Donated: $52,000

When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the local artistic community was quick to respond by setting up emergency funds to provide quick assistance to artists experiencing financial crises during the pandemic. From March through December 2020, Manbites Dog Theater Fund donated a total of $52,000 to support the efforts of five Triangle artist relief funds. 

List of Funds Supported:

• Durham Artist Relief Fund, organized by Northstar Church of the Arts
• NC Artist Relief Fund, organized by VAE Raleigh
• Arts Recovery Fund, organized by Durham Arts Council.
• Orange County Arts Support Fund, organized by Orange County Arts Commission. 
• Chatham Artist Relief Effort (CAARE), organized by Chatham Arts Council.