PROJECT AIMS AND RES ARTIS SUPPORT OF ARTISTS DURING COVID-19: The primary aim of this partnership is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on artist mobility, articulating the challenges and opportunities for the sector during this difficult time. Ultimately, we hope the collaboration will lead to positive change for the sector as a whole by providing information, support, and policy recommendations for artists and host organisations.In addition to this project with UCL, Res Artis is continuing to support artists and arts organisations during COVID-19 in a number of ways. The organisation has released several statements and guidance on best practices for artists and arts residencies in the event of cancelled or modified residencies. Res Artis has also built a digital library of tools and resources for remote working, hosted on their website, as well as a section on Digital Learning, which provides information about virtual residencies and other digital opportunities. The first online survey received 1,132 responses–774 from artists and 358 from arts organisations, representing Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North and South America, and Australia and New Zealand. Most artist respondents (over 80%) were from the visual arts sector, though other sectors, including dance, music, live arts, literature, craft, media, architecture, and education were represented. About 43% of artist respondents consider their practice to be “interdisciplinary” or “multidisciplinary.” With regards to career stage, 36% of respondents are “emerging,” 41% are “mid-career,” and 23% are“established” artists. Arts organisation respondents were primarily not-for-profit and artist-run organisations.…