In 2020, the U.S. government allocated unprecedented federal relief funding to cultural organizations, marking the first time since the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of the 1930s that the arts were explicitly included in a national recovery effort. This historic funding initiative offers critical insights into how local arts agencies (LAAs) advocated for, administered, and equitably distributed these funds.

Join SMU DataArts for an insightful webinar as we unpack key findings and tactics from SMU DataArts’ comprehensive study, Federal Recovery Funds for Local Arts and Culture: Tactics from 11 Creative Communities. This study, prepared with support from Bloomberg Associates, examined the redistribution of federal COVID-19 relief funds by 11 local arts agencies.

Learn how these creative communities harnessed federal recovery funds to transform their local arts and culture landscapes. Participate in this conversation as we explore the broader impact on cultural institutions and share insights into future opportunities for sustained support in the arts.

Register today to better understand how advocacy, process, and equity intersected during this groundbreaking moment for the arts sector.

Tuesday, Nov 12 | 1pm CT | Free Registration

Presenter(s):

  • Daniel Fonner, Associate Director of Research, SMU DataArts
  • Monica Lewis, Engagement Manager, SMU DataArts | Host

Creative Community Panelists:

This webinar is produced in partnership with Bloomberg Associates. Closed captioning will be available during the presentation.