Ever since the lockdown proclaimed by president Museveni on 18th March, hundreds of artists and arts organizations in Uganda are facing an unprecedented loss of livelihood and incomes. While the lockdown only lasted for 31 days, the resulting measures put in place to contain the virus have lasting repercussions on the Ugandan art scene. Nearly all the country’s major events including concerts, theatre shows, live shows, festivals, exhibitions, and outdoor events have been cancelled in order to control the spread of COVID-19 and to promote social distancing. Slowly by slowly the situation is getting better: some public places have opened again, and a few events are taking place, however only on a small scale. The Creative Industry relies on its ability to bring people together in mass. Generating income from performing, teaching, collaborating and organizing events allows artists and artists’ organizations to sustain themselves and their livelihood.