4th Annual Portland Arts & Culture Summit

71 Cove Street,Portland ME 04101

20 September, 2022

Description

Artists, arts administrators, creative entrepreneurs, designers, planners, architects, students, nonprofit leaders, politicians, community stakeholders, city staff, angel investors, and private business leaders are invited to participate in Portland's 4th Annual Arts & Culture Summit on September 20, 2022, from 9am-5pm. This summit will address internal strategic planning and cultural plan implementation. It will also address ways to increase visibility for artists, funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations, and the role of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the arts world. Panelists will include cultural stakeholders, creative leaders, and city staff. Complimentary passes are available for students and individuals, upon request. Contact [email protected] to secure your space. Arts & Culture Summit Agenda Coffee Reception 8:30 - 9:00am Morning Sessions 9:00am - 12:45pm Cultural Plan Implementation UpdateCreative Portland app presentation - a planning tool for patrons and a marketing tool for contributors (goal: increase access to the arts) Community Solidarity & Sustainability - how and why we need to work together Cultural Highlights/Video Recap ( 2020-2022 headlines) Lunch and Networking 1:00 - 2:00pm Afternoon Sessions 2:00 - 4:00pm Funding for the Arts - Government, Institutional, Foundation & Private Investments & GrantsInclusion panel - how to initiate and practice inclusive practices Networking Reception 4:00-5:00pm