ArtsNow: Arts and Culture Development Officers
Date and time
Location
WhiteSpace Creative
243 Furnace Street Akron, OH 44304Description
Please join ArtsNow as we discuss fundraising for arts and culture organizations in Summit County. Network with colleagues, learn about the work of ArtsNow, and attend a panel discussion with local funders.
Panelists include Christine Mayer (GAR Foundation), Rick Kellar (Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation), and John Garofalo (Akron Community Foundation).
All who are responsible for this effort in their organization are encouraged to attend.
This event is free, but we do ask that you RSVP.
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ArtsNow works to leverage the arts and culture in Summit County to support and strengthen the region’s economic and social vibrancy.
VISION
ArtsNow envisions a Summit County where our arts & culture assets are fully leveraged to support and strengthen the region’s economic and social vibrancy. The public’s demand for and participation in arts & culture is high, and artists and arts organizations deliver diverse, innovative and accessible offerings that make Summit County a highly creative community that is extremely attractive to artists, businesses and residents. Because of the sector’s strength, Summit County’s arts & culture enjoys strong and growing support from the public and private sectors.
MISSION
ArtsNow strengthens Summit County by advancing its arts & culture assets and building connections between arts & culture and the broad community. ArtsNow:
- Provides residents of Summit County access to information about the diverse arts & culture offerings available in Summit County.
- Aggregates and analyzes data about arts & culture to drive sector improvement.
- Advocates for arts & culture across the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
- Convenes and connects makers and presenters to strengthen the sector’s impact and relevance.
- Builds and strengthens funding for arts & culture.
SummitLive365
ArtsNow owns and operates SummitLive365.com, a website providing a comprehensive arts, culture, and entertainment calendar as well as a free portal for artists and creatives to showcase their talent.