Agenda

Arts Impact Ohio consists of three days of professional development sessions, performances, networking, and more. Click on the buttons below to view a tentative agenda for each conference day (events and times are subject to change). Look for additional details on sessions, ArtArounds, and other conference-related events in the coming weeks. Learn more in our FAQ.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops: Session 2

2A. Confidence and Care: Creating Accessible Learning Environments

Rebecca Burcher, Director of Education, Talespinner Children's Theatre

2B. Curiosity, Connection, and Co-Creation: Engaging Community through Responsive Programming

Ava Truman Morgan, Ph.D., Director of Public Practice, Dublin Arts Council

Dr. David S. Guion, Executive Director Emeritus, Dublin Arts Council

2C. Building Your Fundraising Engine
Ricia Ballas, Vice President of Arts & Culture, The Compass Group

Damika Baker-Wilson, Vice President, The Compass Group

2D. Using Public Projects as Catalysts for Public Art

Drew C. Reilly, Law Director, City of Stow

John Pribonic, Mayor, City of Stow

Leila Griffiths, Chair, Stow Arts Commission

2E. Rehabilitation through Art

Michael Powell, Director of Youth and Creative Programming, Healing Broken Circles

Karen Hewitt, Co-Executive Director, Healing Broken Circles

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops: Session 3

3A. Improvising Impact: Jazz Lab™ — From Enrichment to Engine

Stephanie Matthews, Executive Director, A Tribe for Jazz

3B. Marketing That Builds Belonging: Storytelling for Arts Organizations

Joe Graves, President, Ohio Writers Association

3C. The Perfect Ask - Uniting Board and Staff

Rob Bull, President & CEO, The Compass Group

3D. A Human-Centered Approach to Organizational Accountability

Jennifer McCary, Chief Culture and Brand Experience Officer, Toledo Museum of Art

3E. Keeping Teaching Artistry Sustainable: Strategies for Arts Education Administrators

Rebecca Burcher, Director of Education, Talespinner Children's Theatre

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Luncheon Keynote

2:00 - 5:45 p.m.

ArtArounds

All attendees are invited to join one of six behind-the-scenes visits to area arts and cultural organizations (more soon!)

5:45 - 9:00 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own

Join colleagues for networking dinners on your own; evening social activity options to be announced later.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Morning Plenary

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Workshops: Session 4

4A. A Cooperative Mindset: How Schools and Community Partners Create Shared Value

Marty Kral, Music Department Chair, Ashland City Schools

4B. Captain Patron Engagement: Multiverse of Metrics

Sara Clark, Director of Development, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Jeanna Vella, Director of Marketing and Analytics, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

4C. The Leadership Blueprint
Jay Gilman, Vice President, The Compass Group

Ricia Ballas, Vice President of Arts & Culture, The Compass Group

4D. Making the Move: Relocating Without Disruption

Melody Reed, Executive Director, Columbus Glass Art Center

Alexandra Fresch, Assistant Director, Columbus Glass Art Center

4E. Community Across Cultures: Lessons from a Bilingual Residency

Heidi Bender Kauffman, Lead Educator, The Southern Ohio Museum
Pablo Salinas, Professor of Spanish Language, Hispanic Cultures, and Literatures, Shawnee State University

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops: Session 5

5A. Perfect Harmony: Arts Partnerships that Work in Schools

Nicole Ortiz, Summer and Special Programs Manager, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory & Community Engagement Division

Dr. Joyce Chan Grabell, Performing Arts Specialist, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory & Community Engagement Division

Spring Pillow, Managing Director, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

5B. Community by Design: Designing Arts Programs for Connection

Carrie Leonard, Administrative Coordinator, LOOP Youngstown

Karen Schubert, Co-Founder, Lit Youngstown

David Wheeler, Curator and Manager, Art on Park

5C. Funded From Within: Maximizing Mission, Programs, and Funds

Heather Gallant, Executive Director, 577 Foundation

5D. Mission > Machine: Ethical AI for Arts Organizations (repeat session)

Jeni Barton, Director of Digital Products, ArtsWave
Sam Landenswitsch, Co-Founder, Chorus AI

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Closing and Conference Trivia Challenge

9:30 a.m.

Registration Opens

10:30 a.m. - Noon

Welcome & Opening Plenary

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Peer Sessions

Discuss key issues with peers in facilitated breakout sessions.

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops: Session 1

1A. WYSO Youth Radio: Elevating Young Voices Through Sound and Story

Will Davis, Director, Eichelberger Center for Community Voices, WYSO

1B. Making the Journey Fun: User-Centered Design for Arts Organizations

Lisa Ampleman, Managing Editor, The Cincinnati Review

Bess Winter, Web and Media Editor, The Cincinnati Review

1C. The Art of Money Management: A Practical Presentation for Arts Administrators
Christina Perry-Dancy, Art Finance and Accounting Consultant, The Pink Solution

1D. Developing a Public Art Collection Plan for Your Community

Lindsay Jones, Owner and Principal Conservator, Blind Eye Restoration, LLC

1E. Mission > Machine: Ethical AI for Arts Organizations

Jeni Barton, Director of Digital Products, ArtsWave

Sam Landenswitsch, Co-Founder, Chorus AI

5:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Evening Reception & Keynote

Close out the first full day of the conference with a reception and special evening keynote presentation. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided, with a cash bar available. Stay tuned for the venue and keynote reveal!

Agenda

Registration Opens

Welcome & Opening Plenary

Lunch

Peer Sessions

Concurrent Workshops: Session 1

Evening Reception & Keynote​

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Evening Reception & Keynote