{"id":4205,"date":"2020-03-30T20:18:04","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T20:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/?p=4205"},"modified":"2020-03-31T15:03:19","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T15:03:19","slug":"work-resources-self-isolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/work-resources-self-isolation\/","title":{"rendered":"Work, Resources, Self-isolation&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So &#8211; how are we all doing?  As of this writing, with public gatherings discouraged and recommended isolation periods lengthening indefinitely all I can say is &#8211; times sure are changing fast.  <!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certainly, no one can be unaffected by the deepening global health crisis.  Some of us are more fortunate than others in terms of the relative calm of where we are living, and the degree to which we can make arrangements to continue working and supporting ourselves in a socially-distanced manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"500\" data-attachment-id=\"4220\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/work-resources-self-isolation\/vessel-heron-frogsongdesigns-andreatrzaskos-2020-img7873c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c.jpg?fit=291%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"291,500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1584642169&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c.jpg?fit=291%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c.jpg?resize=291%2C500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c.jpg?w=291&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c.jpg?resize=175%2C300&amp;ssl=1 175w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Vessel-Heron-FrogSongDesigns-AndreaTrzaskos-2020-img7873c.jpg?resize=87%2C150&amp;ssl=1 87w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"> I have a private studio space where I am able to isolate myself (well, with my dogs\u2026), so I find myself able to continue a lot of my work &#8211; albeit, with an unusual level of distraction and a great deal of  uncertainty about the future.  My heart goes out to those many, many others who are far more gravely impacted.  Needs obviously vary hugely from person to person.  What I can offer are a few resources that have been helpful to me, and to those around me.  If any of this aids you, check back here for updates &#8211; it is apparent that we are going to be  doing this for awhile\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re in a position to offer donations, or are an artist in need of aid:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cerf+, The Artists Safety Net (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cerfplus.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cerf+: The Artists Safety Net<\/a><\/strong>:  CERF+ happens to be based near me in Vermont, but offers support and emergency aid to artists nationwide.   Given the current explosion in need, CERF+ has announced that, for the time being, their own emergency relief grants related to Covid-19 will go to artists who are infected with the virus and in need of  medical care.  However, in addition to these grants, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cerfplus.org\/get-ready\/studio-protector\/get-help-portal\/emergency-relief-resources-from-arts-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cerf+ website<\/a> offers links to a number of other other organizations offering emergency  resources.     <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vermont Arts Council (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vermontartscouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vermont Arts Council<\/a><\/strong>:  The Vermont Arts Council supports artists and arts organizations in Vermont in a variety of ways, and in this time of need is offering grants to help Vermont artists suffering financial losses due to Covid-19.  In addition, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VAC website (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vermontartscouncil.org\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\">VAC website<\/a> provides links to other organizations offering emergency assistance. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>If you could use some artistic inspiration right about now:<\/strong>       <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check out the website of any artist or arts organization you&#8217;re interested in &#8211; all manner of art and performances are available online!  My personal local (local-ish) favorite resource is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Clark Art (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/clarkart.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clark Art<\/a>.<br><\/li><li>For the theatrically inclined, Sir Patrick Stewart is reading one Shakespeare sonnet each day &#8211; highly entertaining on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"instagram (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sirpatstew\/\" target=\"_blank\">instagram<\/a>.  Thanks, Sir Pat!<br> <\/li><li>The <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Getty Museum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">J. Paul Getty Museum<\/a><\/strong> has caught on to people creatively reconstructing artworks using all manner of tools, props, and household pets &#8211; consider submitting your own best effort on their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"twitter   (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GettyMuseum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1242845952974544896&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahoo.com%2Flifestyle%2Fmuseum-challenges-people-recreate-art-with-objects-at-home-181920032.html\" target=\"_blank\">twitter<\/a>.  Good luck besting Madonna with Pug.<br> <\/li><li>Like opera?  Wonder if you might like opera?  The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Metropolitan Opera (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metopera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Metropolitan Opera<\/strong><\/a> is streaming one full length opera each day.  We did just miss Wagner week, so sorry if Tannh\u00e4user is your favorite thing ever &#8211; that was yesterday.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need cold, hard, accurate data about Covid-19 and its spread<\/strong>, sit down first.  And wash your hands.  But, here&#8217;s where you can go for the latest updates:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.jhu.edu\/map.html\" target=\"_blank\">Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center<\/a><\/strong> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public?utm_source=desktop-snippet&amp;utm_medium=snippet&amp;utm_campaign=Health2020&amp;utm_term=22988&amp;utm_content=REL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"World Health Organization Advice (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>World Health Organization Advice<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2020\/us\/coronavirus-us-cases.html?action=click&amp;module=Spotlight&amp;pgtype=Homepage\" target=\"_blank\">NY Times Interactive Map <\/a><\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Now, wash your hands again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1049\" data-attachment-id=\"4208\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/work-resources-self-isolation\/winterberry-frogsongdesigns-2020-img7917\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?fit=1500%2C1049&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1049\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone SE&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1585145291&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?fit=900%2C629&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?fit=900%2C629\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=1024%2C716&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=768%2C537&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=360%2C252&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=720%2C504&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frogsongdesigns.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Winterberry-FrogSongDesigns-2020-img7917.jpg?resize=1140%2C797&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Meanwhile, back at the studio&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So &#8211; how are we all doing? 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