Registration

Wednesday, October 20
5:00 - 6:00pm Biltmore Hotel

Thursday, October 21
8:30am - 4:30pm RISD Chace Center

Friday, October 22
8:30am - 10:30am Trinity Rep
10:30am - 2:00pm AS220

Saturday, October 23
9:00am - 1:00pm Johnson & Wales

Wednesday, October 20

8:30am - 2:30pm
Day of Service: Join a group of your peers and Habitat for Humanity on a community building project. You don't need any construction experience, just a good attitude, some sturdy shoes, and a desire to get your hands dirty and contribute to the community!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Opening Night Reception: Connect with old friends and make new ones! Beer/wine and light hors d'ouevres will be served.

Thursday, October 21

9:00am - 10:00am
Opening Address: The Honorable David N. Cicilline, Mayor of Providence, joined by Alliance Executive Director Caitlin Strokosch and Board Chair Hunter O'Hanian, will welcome us to Providence!

10:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Sessions: Hear from Keynote Speaker Anna Schuleit, followed by a full day of plenary sessions, breakout topics, and roundtable discussions – from nuts and bolts ideas on advancing today's artists and sustaining organizations to dialogues on creativity and social change.

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auction + Benefit Party: Enjoy food and drinks, meet local artists and arts-and-culture leaders, and bid on silent and live auction items for every budget, in support of the Alliance.

Friday, October 22

9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Sessions: Hear from Providence storyteller Valerie Tutson and keynote speaker Clay Rockefeller, followed by breakout sessions.

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore Providence: Choose from different tours, hands-on workshops, and off-site visits (see Events + Tours for details)

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Evening Keynote + Dance Party: Composer and musician Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) will offer an evening keynote address, followed by a casual dance party, live music, and more.

Saturday, October 23

9:30am - 1:00pm
Conference Sessions: Hear from Keynote Speaker Elizabeth Streb, followed by breakout sessions.

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore Providence: Choose from different tours, hands-on workshops, and off-site visits (see Events + Tours for details)

7:00pm - 10:00pm
Closing Night Dinner Party: Enjoy dinner, music, cocktails, and entertainment as we celebrate the 2010 conference