Join us for this free event on Saturday, December 6 from 9-10AM at New City Arts’ Welcome Gallery (114 3rd St. NE) to learn more and participate in the Arts Council Planning Process.
9-9:15AM: Coffee & Donuts
Drinks and light refreshments provided.
9:15-9:35AM: Presentation by Ruby Lopez Harper (Key Findings from the Community Conversation, Benchmarking)
Brief presentation from project facilitator
9:35-9:45AM: Q&A
Small group discussion
9:45-10AM: Needs Assessment Participation & Next Steps
Opportunities to shape the direction for centralized arts coordination in the Charlottesville area
Space is limited, registration required.
→ Accessibility: The venue is accessible for visitors who use wheelchairs.
About the Facilitator
Ruby Lopez Harper
A knowledge expert on the full scope of the local-level arts ecosystem, Ruby began her arts administration career in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Arts Council. She expanded her work through her role at Americans for the Arts as the Director of Local Arts Services in 2016, becoming the Senior Director for Local Arts Advancement in 2020 and Vice President, Equity and Local Arts Engagement in 2021. At Americans for the Arts, Ruby was responsible for supporting 4,500 local arts agencies with tools, training and resources.
About the Steering Committee
Arts Council Feasibility Study Funding Partners
