Description: As Congress debates and releases relief packages to the states, much of it goes to the local government who then determines how to distribute the funding. How do you ensure that relief for the arts and culture sector is a priority for your local elected officials? Learn about federal and regional public funding available to arts and culture non-profits and artists as well as effective strategies to make your case from: Nina Ozlu Tunceli, Executive Director, Americans for the Arts Arts Action Fund; Brendon Anthony, Director, Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor; Shannon Ghangurde, Texans for the Arts' lobbyist; and TFA board members Jon Hinojosa, Artistic and Executive Director, Say Sí, San Antonio, and Debbie Racca-Sittre, Director, Department of Arts and Culture, City of San Antonio.