Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition

Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts

Webinar @3pm Today – HOW THE CARES ACT SUPPORTS THE ARTS SECTOR

April 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST
How the CARES Act Supports the Arts Sector

Registration required (free).

(via the Americans for the Arts ArtsU website)

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.  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.

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


Registration for this live webinar will be limited to 1000 participants. At that time registration will be temporarily closed. Registration will re-open when the recording is available about 24-48 hours after the live event. The recording for this event will be free.

https://artsu.americansforthearts.org/products/how-the-cares-act-supports-the-arts-sector

Be sure to check out our just updated (4.7.20) COVID-19 Resources List for Creatives page, too!