Isolation is hard on everyone, but it’s been particularly challenging for those working in creative industries. Art of all kinds, from filmmaking to fry cooking, tends to involve a lot of physical getting together—and the sudden prohibition to do that is drying up all types of income streams. For creators who are struggling, now is the time to get creative with what you can offer and how you can ask your community for support.
Many artists are exploring how donations can help them stay afloat. Here on Kickstarter, we’re seeing strong support for folks who choose to launch creative projects as a compelling way to rally their community. A campaign can be a powerful, timely ask. Saying “Help me raise $5,000 in the next 30 days so I can finish this album and give you early access,” has a lot more immediacy and excitement than “Please give what you can.”
We’re also seeing artists and business owners getting experimental with what they can offer from isolation. For example, while the legendary Brooklyn metal and hardcore music space Saint Vitus can’t host shows, they’re using Kickstarter to pivot to livestreams, offer new merch, and host digital music lessons—and these reward offerings have already helped them to raise over $80,000.
Isolation is hard on everyone, but it’s been particularly challenging for those working in creative industries. Art of all kinds, from filmmaking to fry cooking, tends to involve a lot of physical getting together—and the sudden prohibition to do that is drying up all types of income streams. For creators who are struggling, now is the time to get creative with what you can offer and how you can ask your community for support.
Many artists are exploring how donations can help them stay afloat. Here on Kickstarter, we’re seeing strong support for folks who choose to launch creative projects as a compelling way to rally their community. A campaign can be a powerful, timely ask. Saying “Help me raise $5,000 in the next 30 days so I can finish this album and give you early access,” has a lot more immediacy and excitement than “Please give what you can.”
We’re also seeing artists and business owners getting experimental with what they can offer from isolation. For example, while the legendary Brooklyn metal and hardcore music space Saint Vitus can’t host shows, they’re using Kickstarter to pivot to livestreams, offer new merch, and host digital music lessons—and these reward offerings have already helped them to raise over $80,000. 