Please join us for a lively panel discussion featuring some of the community’s top arts leaders as they share their thoughts on some of today’s most pressing issues, such as:

How has audience engagement evolved over the past year?
How can you attract and recruit effective Board members and volunteers?
How does AI affect your artistic field?
How are you preparing for a possible shift in arts funding in the coming years?

Meet our panelists:

Evan Bruno | Artistic Director: Anima – Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus
Jonathan Jensen | Chief Development Officer: Paramount Theatre
Michelle Podkowa | Museum Manager and Educator: DuPage County Historical Museum
Mari Ullrick | Strategic Director of Operations and Engagement: DuPage Symphony Orchestra

Moderated by:

Nolan McCants | Artist and Gallery Owner: The Nolan Gallery

From music, dance, theatre, art, and everything in between, we look to our expert panel to drive the conversation about the future of the arts in a new era.