With exhibitions, live productions and art fairs shuttering during the global coronavirus outbreak, we explore how virtual initiatives hold up against the real deal – and what this means for the future of culture in digital spaces
Talenthouse is running the UN’s new open brief, which is asking agencies and individuals to come up with creative ways of communicating potentially life-saving information about the Covid-19 pandemic
The free, ten-week creative advertising masterclass is hoping to attract ethnic minority, working class, neuro-diverse and female talent to its new online offering, which officially opens for business this summer
The newly launched ‘festival’ from the BBC is reviving some of the many cancelled UK cultural events in digital form, alongside the announcement of a funding initiative in partnership with Arts Council England
From downloadable colouring books to virtual illustration lessons, here is CR’s go-to guide on artistic activities for children – and adults – to get stuck into during the ongoing lockdown
Richard Holman is running a series of online sessions for creatives wanting to polish up crucial skills, including pitching, delivering a compelling creative brief, and effective visual communication
The visual artist is asking people to use the sheer boredom of self-isolation to their advantage in a series of weird and wonderful creative challenges
The Covid-19 pandemic is throwing up an awful lot of questions for creatives. It may seem difficult to find the answers, but as Ben Kay points out in this column, maybe acknowledging all the questions is a good start in these difficult times
Astrology app Sanctuary is one of a growing number of mystical startups spearheading ‘on-demand’ horoscopes for a generation of anxious millennials seeking spiritual enlightenment in our uncertain times
Thanks to coronavirus, JKR had to set up over 100 employees to work from home practically overnight. Here’s how they did it, and what they learned about keeping creativity going when you can’t be in the same room
Designer, illustrator and coder Rifke Sadleir has developed Excellent Ideas Only, a platform bringing together light-hearted suggestions and practical advice on coping with the outbreak
Creatives and companies the world over are offering help and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is CR’s list of what’s available right now, which we will update regularly
Oliver Jeffers, Chris Haughton, Carson Ellis and Mac Barnett are holding live readings and virtual art classes to help bring a little joy to people stuck at home
Copywriter Ellen Ling shares her thoughts on how to stay sane while WFH, and why the pandemic could prompt the creative industry to rethink the way it works
This week we’re speaking with creatives to find out how they’re coping with the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Sabine Zetteler, founder of creative PR agency Zetteler, talks to CR about supporting a team and being useful to clients in uncertain times
Dating app Feeld has launched a ‘digital foreplay’ experience, that lets users chat each other up using floating orb-shaped avatars