Americans for the Arts Annual Convention

June 12 - 14, 2015

For nearly 60 years, Americans for the Arts has convened an annual convention for arts and community leaders to network and discuss strategies for building stronger towns, counties, and cities through the arts. As our professional field has grown, so has our gathering. What started as a small group of 45 people in 1955 has now grown to more than 1,100 each year. This year’s Annual Convention explores power and empowerment of the individual and the greater community. It is organized around five core themes: 

Translating Impact: How do we persuade decisions makers to support the arts?
Transforming Models: How do we improve arts organizations’ resiliency?
Empowering Culture: How do we ensure that all communities are served by the arts?
Creating Tomorrow: How can the arts be a part of creating a better future?
Building Skills: What are the primary skills needed to succeed in the arts today?

Registration costs from $200 to $675. The convention will be held June 12-14, 2015 in Chicago, IL.

For more information, visit the convention website here.