Since we're talking about funding, do you think the government understands that part of the work your members do and the energy and investment it takes? It must be absolutely gruelling. As you said, it's not expertise you can necessarily find just anywhere. You have to spend time on things other than your art.
When you talk to government officials, do you think they understand your reality?
You said there needs to be funding specifically for the cultural sector, because the expertise required is different from that of other sectors. Do you have the sense the government understands what you're talking about when you're making your case?