Participants at the College of Charleston's Arts Exchange event, focused on the importance of emergency preparedness in the arts.
The College of Charleston will hold an Arts Exchange speaker series focusing on emergency preparedness in the arts on February 4, 2025. This event will take place at the Simons Center for the Arts, featuring expert discussions on the intersection of arts leadership and emergency preparedness. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with professionals dedicated to preserving the performing arts and learn valuable insights applicable to real-world challenges.
If you’re in Charleston, mark your calendars! The College of Charleston is getting ready for a fantastic event that’s all about the arts and being ready for anything. The Arts Exchange speaker series is making its return this February 4, 2025, and it promises to be an engaging experience.
The gathering will kick off at the newly renovated Simons Center for the Arts at 1:45 p.m. This iconic venue is the perfect backdrop for discussions that will not only inspire but also prepare artists and leaders in the creative community for potential challenges in their fields. So, whether you’re a student, faculty member, or just a passionate follower of the arts community, this is your chance to be part of something special.
This popular series is produced by the College’s Arts Management Program, focusing on bringing together artists and arts leaders for conversations that resonate with everyone in the community. This semester, the discussion will delve into the crucial topic of emergency preparedness and how it intersects with arts leadership. With emergencies being unpredictable events, understanding how to deal with them effectively is vital for the arts sector.
This event will feature two distinguished guests who are well-versed in the realms of emergency preparedness and the arts. Janet Newcomb serves as the executive director for the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness & Emergency Response (NCAPER), leading initiatives that support artists and cultural organizations. She’s also the performing arts coordinator for the Performing Arts Readiness (PAR) Project, where she contributes to making the arts more resilient in the face of disasters.
The second guest, Tom Clareson, is the project director of the PAR Project and serves as a Senior Consultant for Digital & Preservation Services at LYRASIS. His extensive experience in digital and preservation services aligns perfectly with the core themes of the event, making for insightful discussions on safeguarding the performing arts.
Attending this speaker series is an excellent opportunity to connect with professionals dedicated to preserving the performing arts. The conversation promises to be meaningful and thought-provoking, allowing attendees to take home valuable knowledge about keeping the arts thriving, even in challenging times. With a strong focus on community engagement, each participant can gain insights that are applicable not just in theory but in real-world applications as well.
The Arts Exchange event isn’t just a gathering; it’s a chance to engage with the community, learn from experts, and be inspired by innovative ideas in the arts. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this important conversation that has the potential to shape the future of arts leadership and preparedness. Make sure to check out the College of Charleston’s event calendar for more information on this not-to-be-missed event.
So, whether you’re a seasoned artist or a budding enthusiast, the College of Charleston is the place to be this February. Get ready to expand your mind and elevate your perspective on the intersection of the arts and emergency preparedness!
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