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Living Cultural Democracy: Arts in Changing Communities
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Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
June 3–5, 2006
Milwaukee, WI
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Saturday, June 3, 2006
Be inspired and get in touch with friends and colleagues old and new. There will be plenty of time to start the conversation and ask the question: How the arts are are responding to communities in change?
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration, Bookstore, Technology Center, and Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Americans for the Arts Council meetings
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Newcomer Orientation
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote Luncheon
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. How are your communities changing?
Americans for the Arts invites you to join the discussion in any one of our peer groups, councils, or networks—or choose an open forum.
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Join Barry Hessenius and the Hessenius Group in a blog-inspired dialogue answering the perennial question: what's new about change?
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Opening reception at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. After Words Lounge
Sunday, June 4, 2006
Focus on the issues that really matter to local communities. Multiple interactive formats ensure everyone has a chance to be heard.
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration, Bookstore, Technology Center, and Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Innovator Interview with Cora Mirikitani

Five sessions:

10:045 a.m.–12:15 a.m.

Innovator Interview with Rebecca Ryan

Five sessions:

1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Americans for the Arts Annual Report and Awards Luncheon
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ARTventures
*Selected ARTventures return as late as 8:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Emerging Leaders Reception
10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. After Words Lounge
Monday, June 5, 2006
Don’t check out early! Join us to talk strategy, find opportunities, and learn about new tools and technologies.  If you’ve heard it all before, come hear what’s next!
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration, Bookstore, Technology Center, and Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Check back in with your peer group, council, or network to plan and discuss activities this year
10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Artist in Residence performance
12:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m.

Closing Keynote Luncheon
Government Affairs Update
Don’t let the conversation end without taking action. Join us for an afternoon of practical tips and new technologies to make your views heard.

2:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.

Advocacy breakout sessions:

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception with Keynote Speaker Peter Yarrow
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Closing event at Milwaukee Museum of Art
10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. After Words Lounge

For more information about this program or any Americans for the Arts programs and services, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 202.371.2830