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With the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) signed into law, Americans for the Arts Government Affairs staff and guests will lay out the various pieces of the legislation and how it pertains to the arts sector in the "How the CARES Act Supports the Arts Sector" Webinar. With $2.3 trillion of funds, there are several sections of the legislation that can directly, and indirectly support artists, arts organizations, and small businesses in the creative economy.
This webinar was recorded and can be found here.
Speakers:
- Robert L Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts
- Nina Ozlu Tunceli, Chief Counsel of Government and Public Affairs & Executive Director, Americans for the Arts Action Fund
- Narric Rome, Vice President of Government and Affairs and Arts Education
- Peter Gordon, Director of Federal Affairs
- Lauren Cohen, Government Affairs and Grassroots Manager
- Sarah M. Mercer, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
- Sonia Church Vermeys, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
- Steve Taylor, Senior Vice President and Counsel for Public Policy, United Way Worldwide