Workshops,
Groups & Seminars

The Actors Fund offers a broad spectrum of programs to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in entertainment and the performing arts. Learn more and register for free workshops and services pertaining to The Career Center, Financial Wellness, Health & Health Insurance and Social Services. You can also view housing opportunities in our housing section.

How to Get Help Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Since June 8, 1882, The Actors Fund has been here to support professionals in performing arts & entertainment. In this time of uncertainty around COVID-19, we’re still here for you.

Our free workshops, groups and seminars are now online or over the phone, so you can seamlessly continue the courses you were in the midst of, or join a new workshop.

We are also distributing emergency financial assistance through 11 different funds. This money helps people cover basic living expenses, to help prevent evictions, and to pay for food, essential medications or utilities.

To assist everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment across the country, we’re collaborating with our community to help people navigate these challenging times. We’ve compiled a list of COVID-19 resources that may be helpful to you.

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out.

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The Career Center

The Career Center offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that help entertainment industry and performing arts professionals to identify and find sideline work and discover new careers outside the industry.

Attend The Career Center Orientation on Mondays or Thursdays to enroll in the additional career services offered.

New workshop: Off-Balance Managing the multiple demands of life, art and work can be a perpetual struggle for professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be even harder. In this workshop we help you assess and define your needs, understand how you're spending your time and energy, and how you can find balance during these unusual times. (Please note: Eastern Standard Time listed)

Additional workshops include Resume Writing, The Art of Social Networking with LinkedIn and Career Assessment.

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Financial Wellness

Financial Wellness workshops and seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Take Budgeting Nuts & Bolts to build a solid foundation of understanding your finances, and allow these skills to grow in Managing Cash Flow on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

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Health & Health Insurance

The Actors Fund offers personalized health insurance counseling and enrollment support via Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions, referrals to health care resources, seminars on how to best care for yourself and more.

Each month’s Health Insurance HQ provides an update on the health care landscape from the expert team at The Actors Fund’s Artists Health Insurance Resource Center. This month, we discuss new options in light of the COVID19 pandemic, including how to get insurance if you’re uninsured, how to lower your current premiums, and who is eligible for free insurance.

Some upcoming workshops include Every Artist Insured, on Tuesday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 21.

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Housing

The Actors Fund operates several affordable housing residences across the country, including The Palm View in West Hollywood, and also offers resources to help you learn more about affordable housing opportunities and other housing-related issues you may encounter.

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Social Services

With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer our community help to address a wide array of challenges via counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

Join the online meeting of the National Dancer Info Session.

Donate now to help those in need in performing arts and entertainment.

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