This year’s Annual Convention explores the role of the arts in creating and sustaining healthy, vibrant, equitable communities. It is organized around five core themes:

• Engaging Equity: How do we learn and lead in pursuing equity inside and outside the arts?
• Inspiring Activation: How can we support activist and experimental spirit in the arts?
• Embracing Reinvention: How can we be proactive in moments of transformation?
• Celebrating Optimism: How can we raise up the creativity and hope within our communities?
• Building Skills: What are the primary skills needed for individuals to succeed in the arts today?