Vermont Arts Council From federal tax policy to state grant programs to local public art commissions, public policies and government investments play a critical role in the wellbeing of Vermont’s artists, makers, creative businesses, and cultural institutions. We are excited to present these free webinars to empower and inform Vermont’s creative sector advocates. All are welcome to these sessions aimed to help us strengthen the creative sector at every level.
The State of Vermont's Creative Economy
11 a.m., Nov. 8, via Zoom
Learn more about the state of Vermont’s creative economy and how you can use data to make the case about the crucial role that the creative sector plays in our local economic systems. We’ll dig into the impact of Vermont’s historic investment in the creative sector through the Creative Futures grant program. And we’ll share new data from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 survey, the most comprehensive economic impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture industry.
Presenters: Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council; Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts (TBD)
Statewide Advocacy: Vermont's Creative Sector Advocacy Priorities
11 a.m., Nov. 16, via Zoom
Following this summer’s devastating flooding and the many crises currently facing Vermont, learn more about what the Vermont Legislature will be focusing on in 2024. We’ll cover key statewide advocacy priorities for the creative sector and discuss how to ensure state representatives and senators understand the importance of the creative economy in Vermont.
Presenters: Patti Komline, Government and Public Affairs, Downs Rachlin Martin; Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council; Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
The webinar series will be recorded and made available on our website after each event.
To find more opportunities to participate in creative sector advocacy and experiences, visit the events page on our website.
Closed captioning will be provided.
We invite you to contact us with specific accommodations that you need to facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to honor your requests when they are made two weeks prior to the event. Contact Michele Bailey, 504/ADA coordinator, with questions about access. She can be reached by sending an email to Michele Bailey or by calling 802.402.4614. Voice and relay calls welcome.
