Community Conversations: Developing a Cultural Plan for the City – Mar 1,8,20,31

Following the Cultural Dynamics: Co-Creating a Vision for Philadelphia convening organized by the Cultural Alliance in November 2024, we’re proud to announce our Community Conversations series in partnership with PA Humanities and Creative Philadelphia. The Community Conversations will bring together a diverse group of cultural leaders, storytellers, artists, community members, business and government leaders, and local stakeholders to co-create a vision for a thriving, culturally rich future for the city.

Each session includes 30 minutes for registration followed by a brief arts and culture experience with 2-2.5 hours of Cultural Planning conversation followed by time for networking. Light fare and beverages will be served.

• Saturday, March 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kimmel Center (Hamilton Garden, 300 South Broad Street) in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts. Featuring: a panel discussion with Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Music & Artistic Director, Philadelphia Orchestra), Dyana Williams (radio and music professional), and other representatives of the Philadelphia region’s diverse music community.
• Saturday, March 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania (118 S 36th Street).
• Thursday, March 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Center for Anti-Racism at Temple University (1114 W. Polett Walk, 140 Mazur Hall) in partnership with the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection and Center for Anti-Racism.
• Monday, March 31 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at FringeArts (1140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard).

Learn more and register.