• During the coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place order, Chronicle photographer Jessica Christian took photos of Bay Area residents in their homes to bring humanity to this crisis and capture a community united in its isolation.
• The DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program will offer grants to small, local businesses, independent contractors, self-employed individuals, and nonprofits to meet their short-term financial needs.
• DCist shared snapshots of D.C. life as coronavirus grinds the city to a halt.
• Newsha Tavakolian shares how she—and all of Iran—had to take a hard pause lately.
• Cara Soulia and her friend Kristen Collins launched The Front Steps Project, taking pictures of families in Massachusetts from a distance.
• Sharon Pulwer documented her surreal flight home to see her family in Tel Aviv last week.
• Focus on the Story announced earlier this week that the in-person Visual Storytelling Summit is cancelled and the month-long festival is being moved online. Starting April 1, they will be hosting weekly online discussions, starting with finding your creativity during this time of isolation and social distancing. 
• Kenny Rogers not only told stories through song, he also used photography, releasing several books and receiving an honorary degree from the Professional Photographers of America.
• Ten photography project ideas you can do at home.

As we find ourselves in the midst of this unprecedented time in our lives, confronting the coronavirus outbreak and the impact it’s having on so many lives, we wanted to acknowledge this bizarre situation and share some resources that might be of use. You may also find that documenting these times is not just for posterity’s sake but also a way of processing it all. We hope you all stay safe and healthy while we navigate through this difficult time.

• Adobe offers free Creative Cloud packages for students stuck at home due to coronavirus. There are also reports that if you go to cancel your existing account, you’ll receive an offer for 60 days free.
• Popular Photography shares some tips for freelance photographers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
• The Small Business Administration is offering guidance and loan resources to help small businesses navigate the current situation. D.C. businesses can start applying now for assistance in the form of economic injury disaster loans.
• Whether you are looking for ways to contribute or you need some assistance yourself, here’s a comprehensive list of resources for the D.C. area (via thepinklineconnects.us). Be sure to check all of the tabs. 
• The British Journal of Photography also has some ideas and suggestions for how to support the photography community and beyond.
• Need an overall break from it all and a little pick me up? Here are some cuddling, backpack-wearing, and otherwise adorable animals.

• Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar has been awarded this year’s Hasselblad Prize for Photography.
• Stephen Shore’s latest book “Transparencies: Small Camera Works 1971-1979” contains previously unseen photos that provide an alternate view into the production of one of his most iconic and enduring works, “Uncommon Places.”
• Join Exposed alum Chris Suspect at Spacylounge DC on March 27 for a special book release party and immersive exhibit that celebrates the release of his new book “Gratuity Included.” Tickets for the event are $10 and can be bought online in advance.
• The Washington Post wants to see your best squirrel photos for the 10th annual Squirrel Week. Deadline for entries is April 6, and the prize is a $100 gift card and publication in John Kelly’s column.
• Artist Matthew Morrocco makes portraits in monochrome suits to abstract himself into color fields for his “Orchid: RGB” series.
• Meanwhile, Norwegian-Finnish artist duo Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen photograph a solitary figure in a landscape wearing a sculpture of the natural elements of the subject’s choosing for their series exploring Nordic folklore.
• Photographer Kate Miller-Wilson produced a poignant self-portrait series that explores her struggle with anxiety by shocking large format film with static electricity.

Thank you again to everyone who made our 14th Annual Photography Show possible and to everyone who came out to see the exhibition! We miss the show already but know you’ll keep the love of local photography alive throughout the year. We encourage you to share your images of the D.C. metro area with us by tagging your Instagram posts with #exposeddc and sharing images to our group on Flickr for a chance to be featured.

• Capture the Capital Columns at the National Arboretum over sunset and as the moon rises with Capital Photography Center on March 9 from 6:00-8:15 p.m., $99. 
• Almost 100,000 images by Harlem photographer Shawn Walker have been acquired by the Library of Congress. The collection spans from the 1960s to the present and is the first comprehensive archive of an African American photographer to join the national library.
• After spending decades examining the effects of war, Marissa Roth found new inspiration in the Atlantic Ocean for her project, “The Crossing,” a departure yet still connected to her work on women and war.
• B&H is currently offering a $25 gift card when you buy a 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (20GB) subscription.
• Exposed alumni Geoff Livingston and Jeffrey Morris chat all about photographing animals, starting with the amazing work of Joel Sartore, on the latest Show Me Podcast.
• The National Museum of Women in the Arts is offering free admission and programs on Sunday for International Women’s Day. We highly recommend checking out the newly opened photography exhibition Graciela Iturbide’s Mexico.
• World Press Photo announced the nominees for its 63rd annual photography contest, which received entries from 4,282 photographers from 125 countries who entered a total of 73,996 images this year.