Ohio Arts Council Announces Tri-State Community Change through the Arts Colloquium
by PIO Staff

The Ohio Arts Council, in partnership with the Indiana Arts Commission, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and University of Notre Dames DeBartolo Performing Arts Center will present a tri-state colloquium "Embracing Community Change through the Arts," April 18 and 19, 2013.

This two-day colloquium will feature sessions with fifteen nationally-recognized presenters - including a keynote address from Eduardo Diaz, director of the Smithsonian Latino Center - exploring how arts organizations can broaden their reach and include all community facets to advance initiatives.

The first day of the colloquium will highlight best practices for embracing these changes through leadership development, decision making, programming, and community involvement. Day two will focus on practical planning tools for participating communities to take the initial steps towards a community plan.

The registration fee is $50 per person or $125 per team of three. Registration will open soon. Please visit http://www.in.gov/arts/2659.htm for a complete list of presenters and registration information.

"Embracing Community Change through the Arts" is made possible with the generous support of The Joyce Foundation: Improving the Quality of Life for People in the Great Lakes Region and Across the Country. Learn more at www.joycefdn.org. Additional support is provided by: The Indiana Arts Commission, the Ohio Arts Council, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Arts Midwest, the University of Notre Dames DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, the Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

About the Ohio Arts Council:
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically.

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