CA Arts & Culture Summit 2025: Disaster Preparedness for Artists and Creatives

Disasters can pose significant challenges for artists and creative professionals, impacting their tools, materials, spaces and livelihoods. This session provides practical strategies to help artists prepare for and respond to emergencies, ensuring they can protect their work and sustain their practices during times of crisis.

Learn how to develop tailored disaster preparedness plans, secure valuable art and equipment, and access resources for recovery and resilience. The session will also highlight ways artists and cultural organizations can support their communities during recovery efforts through creativity and advocacy.

Panelists:
Mollie Quinlan-Hayes, Fund Development and Program Officer, NCAPER
Matthew Ché Kowal, Co-Founder, Majestic Collaborations
Cameron Baxter Lewis, Director of Grants, Programs, and Training, Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)
Tom Clareson, Project Director, Performing Arts Readiness
Kristin Sakoda Director, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

Thanks to our video production partner, Bay Area Video Coalition. BAVC Media is a community hub and resource for media makers in the Bay Area and across the country, serving several thousand freelancers, filmmakers, activists, and artists every year. BAVC Media provides access to media-making technology, storytelling workshops, a diverse and engaged community of makers and producers, services and resources.

Thank you to our ACCM 2025 Sponsors:
City of Sacramento, Metro Arts, Actors Equity, Creative West, Latino Community Foundation, SD Art Matters, Cal Nonprofits, Clare Rose Foundation, ACTA, Arts Council for Monterey County, Arts Orange County, ASCO, California Association of Museums, Create CA, CVCF,Orange County Arts & Disabilities, Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange, SV Creates, Atrium 916, and Harlows!