# Event Details - **Event Name**: Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An inspiring conversation detailing how to become a champion for the arts moderated by Aaron L. McKinney.About this EventWhat does it mean to be a champion for the arts? Be prepared to hear from culture warrior Donna Walker Kuhne when she talks about her book -- Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences.Join author and community engagement legend in an inspiring conversation detailing how to become a champion for the arts. Considered one of the nation's foremost experts in audience development, Donna Walker-Kuhne has spent her career developing successful strategies for increasing access to the arts. Over the past ten years, Walker-Kuhne has traveled to over 100 U.S. cities and 5 continents to give lectures, workshops and keynotes specifically focused on community engagement.Her book synthesizes real-world examples from her decades of experience working with institutions like Dance Theatre of Harlem, The Public Theatre, Apollo Theater, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Whitney Museum and NJPAC among many others.The evening will feature a conversation with Walker-Kuhne moderated by arts leader and culture builder, , Executive Director of Hi-ARTS. The discussion will highlight Walker-Kuhne's practical yet visionary way of thinking about community engagement in the arts as a vehicle for social change.Book signing will follow. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/literary-salon-champions-for-the-arts-in-conversation-w-donna-walker-kuhne/100002001238586484 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 6:30 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Billie Holiday Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Billie Holiday Theatre - **lat**: 40.67996939999999 - **long**: -73.94568479999998 - **full address**: The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c173d00fd48da9416ea92ccaa8c4212100af80c2f19d911a9fb4a1d9192a3b50-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790849045 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne being held? - **A:** Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne takes place on Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne? - **A:** Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne is organized by The Billie Holiday Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Literary Salon Champions for the Arts In Conversation w/ Donna Walker-Kuhne is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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