Charlotte Arts Research Summit

Saturday, Nov. 15 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City
UNC Charlotte’s Center for Community, Heritage, and the Arts presents the Charlotte Arts Research Summit. Join local artists, educators, and researchers in advancing the local creative community! See the full schedule below.

9:30 – 10:00 AM	Registration & Mingle (Atrium) Coffee and pastries will be provided
10:00 – 10:45 AM Keynote	Welcome & introduction to the Arts Research Summit (Auditorium) Adam Santalla Pierce, President of the Arts & Science Council
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Group session	Research Highlights & Opportunities (Auditorium) “Background and evolution of the Opportunity Fund” Priya Sircar (inaugural Arts & Culture Officer, City of Charlotte) “Arts participation and future outlook” Tashawna Wilkins (UNC Charlotte, Blumenthal Arts) Opportunity Fund highlights and community impact Opportunities to collaborate Introduction by Dr. Jaclyn Piatak (UNC Charlotte) “Arts and culture on the Quality of Life Explorer” Alex Olivares (Mint Museum) and Dr. Liz Morrell & Katie Zager (The Urban Institute)
12:00 – 12:45 PM	Break & Mingle (Atrium) Light lunch will be provided
12:45 – 1:30 PM	Concurrent interactive workshops “From curiosity to clarity: A beginner’s guide to evaluation” (Room 1102) Bridget Anderson, IDEA at The Urban Institute “Soft tissue” support with Road Openers (Room 905) Priya Sircar, founder of Road Openers “Arts-based ways to gather and share research/assessment stories” (Room 904) Dr. Beth Murray, Department of Theatre at UNC Charlotte
1:45 – 2:30 PM	Breakout panels and networking discussions Facilitated conversations with Opportunity Fund grantees and others Arts education and youth arts programs (Room 904) Panelists: Ava Powchak (TAEP), Brit Swider (We Rock CLT), Jimmeka Anderson (Black Girls Film Camp), Mike Khoe (Lorien Arts), and Quincy Woodard Facilitator: Hailey Dunn Creating space and opportunities for artists (Room 905) Panelists: Anne Lambert (Charlotte’s Off-Broadway), Osiris Rain and Sydney Duarte (TAOH Outdoor Gallery) Facilitator: Nadia Anderson Arts engagement for individual and community well-being (Room 1102) Panelists: Gretchen Benner (Piedmont Music Therapy), John Quillin (Gay Men’s Chorus), and Robin Stockton & Heidi Breeden (RA Arts for All) Facilitator: Dr. Janaka Lewis