CoLAB: Collaborating for Community Arts

Join us as we convene arts leaders to address the critical need for collaboration and creative partnerships in the face of funding cuts.

About this Event


Event Details:

• What: A series of panel discussions, brainstorming sessions, and networking opportunities
• When: Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6pm-9pm
• Where: CCA Santa Fe, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Highlights:

• Panel Discussions: Four evenings moderated by ArtBridge Executive Director and ArtStorming host, Lili Pierrepont, to explore collaborative solutions to turbulent times
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with local arts organizations and forge new relationships
• Facilitated Brainstorming: Fifth session dedicated to identifying potential partnerships and mapping out next steps
• Performances: Enjoy brief showcases from talented artists
• Podcast: Sessions will be recorded for the ArtStorming podcast

Panelists:

July 2:

• Jamie Blosser, Director/CEO, Midtown Arts and Design Alliance
• Lisa Keating, Executive Director, Santa Fe Gallery Association
• Pamela Kelly, Vice President of Licensing & Brand Management, Museum of New Mexico Foundation
• Robyne Robinson, Principal, fiveXfive Public Art Consultants
• Performance by Judy Tuwaletstiwa

July 9:

• Matthew Chase-Daniel, Co-Director, Axle Contemporary
• Brianna Figueroa, Executive Director, Creative Startups
• Laura Finlay Smith, Curator, The Tia Collection
• Drew Trujillo, Computer Science Program Developer and Visiting Faculty, Institute of American Indian Arts
• Performance by Drew Trujillo

July 16:

• Jennifer Graves, Box Office Manager, New Mexico Actors Lab
• James W. Johnson, Executive Director, MAKE Santa Fe
• Roger Montoya, Co-Founder, Moving Arts Española
• Dylan Tenorio, Co-Executive Director, Little Globe, Inc.
• Performance by Elizabeth Jacobson

July 23:

• April Cleveland, Artistic Director, The Exodus Ensemble
• Cole Forrest, Artistic Cinema Programmer, CCA Santa Fe
• Megan Mulry, Executive Director, Santa Fe International Literary Festival
• Toccarra Thomas, Executive Director, Santa Fe Art Institute
• Performance by The Exodus Ensemble

Goals:

• Identify community needs and resource opportunities
• Foster dialogue on collaboration in the arts
• Engage the community with innovative strategies for participation

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