In this time of heightened activity and urgency, we invite you to join us for a half-day of learning and discussion on the role of arts and advocacy. We will cover the legal rules of the road for arts organizations to engage in legislation, campaigning, and lobbying at the federal, state, and local levels—not only at election time but throughout the year on issues ranging from public health, social justice and racial equity, arts recovery, and community investments in arts and culture. We will also hear from nationally recognized Los Angeles artists Patrisse Cullors, Lauren Halsey, and Luis Rodriguez, on the role of advocacy, justice, and community making in their vision, their work, and the organizations they lead in a conversation moderated by Alberto Retana. President and CEO of Community Coalition. The goals for this engagement are to share knowledge, build community, and hold space for leaders and organizations that are deeply involved in arts advocacy work, specifically those led by and serving communities of color. The Department seeks to highlight creatives and artists as changemakers and visionaries who reflect our current conditions, illuminate an alternative path forward and provide the inspirational stamina that can mobilize and nourish communities as we look ahead to 2021. RECORDING DISCLAIMER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE FORUM: Today’s Arts and Culture Forum will be recorded. The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture seeks to create an environment where participants feel comfortable sharing thoughts, feelings, and concerns, and asking questions. While we highly recommend participating in these virtual events live, we will record each Zoom session for those unable to attend. All recordings will be password protected and only available to those who were invited to the event. We ask for your commitment not to share the links or passwords with non-participants. If at any time during the Arts and Culture Forum, you prefer not to be identified by name or face, you can modify your Zoom name to use only initials or the name of your organization and/or turn off your video. You can also use the Zoom chat box and send your questions/comments directly to host to post. COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS: Be present Exercise self-care Share the space Two before YOU! Allow others to finish before you speak Respect each other's experiences and honor confidentiality Listen for understanding, practice deep listening Speak honestly and from our own experience Stay open to divergent points of view Stay grounded in the topic(s) Welcome a positive spirit, generosity, laughter, and constructive critique Show awareness of power dynamics and hold yourself accountable If you feel it, name it; if you are not comfortable naming it in the moment, please email/message Roz/Laura/Anji privately. Be aware of artistic, personal and implicit biases and how they influence your perspective Acknowledge privileges within the intersections of a racist, ableist, sexist, misogynist, homophobic, and transphobic society Recognize the space we take up and/or hold because of this privilege Center the voices of Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color that choose to share in this space Own your mistakes, your intentions, and your impacts Appreciate silence and processing time If there are any others you would like to add, please bring them to our convening and share in the chat. PANELISTS & TRAINING PRESENTERS: Nona Randois, California Director | Alliance for Justice - Nonprofit Advocacy Nan Aron, Founder and President | Alliance for Justice - Nonprofit Advocacy Alberto Retana, President and Ceo | Community Coalition of South Los Angeles Patrisse Cullors, Co-founder | Black Lives Matter, Crenshaw Crenshaw Dairy Mart, Reform La Jails, Dignity and Power Lauren Halsey, Founder | Summaeverythang Community Center Luis Rodriguez, Co-founder | Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore