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2022 Anne Arundel County D.E.I.A Conference

The Anne Arundel County Arts Council, The AngelWing Project

The Chesapeake Arts Center Presents…..

2022 Anne Arundel County D.E.I.A Conference

Thursday, August 18, 2022

8am Breakfast/ Check-In | 9am Conference Starts

at the Chesapeake Arts Center

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. Registration is now closed.

On August 18th, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County will host the first conference on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts in our area. We look forward to a day of learning, discussion, and networking. Topical presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions will begin to provide stakeholders with the tools they need to reach underserved populations, build partnerships, engage broader audiences, and build diversity in their staff, boards, and volunteer base.

All members of the Anne Arundel County arts community are welcome. Board members, staff, and volunteers of ACAAC grantee organizations are highly encouraged to attend.

On-site check-in opens: 8 AM
Program: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
which will include:
• Keynote speakers
• Topical presentations
• Work sessions
• Artist panels

Some of our topics/presenters:

Keynote Presentation

Kibibi Ajanku, Equity and Inclusion Director, Greater Baltimore Culture Alliance

The Complex Latino, Welcoming the Diversity of our Latin Community
Roberta Pardo, Owner Urban Walls Brazil

Building Diversity into Your Board of Directors
Nicholas Cohen, Executive Director Maryland Citizens for the Arts

A detailed schedule can be found here

FUNDING FOR THIS EVENT WAS PROVIDED BY:

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR LOGISTICAL AND PLANNING SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT: