As arts organizations across the nation are struggling through tough times, what does Austin’s burgeoning arts scene need to turn the corner? What are the municipal efforts to create an environment that encourages performing and visual arts as a vibrant part of our city? Do local arts organizations feel sustained by the community at large?

Kathy Panoff, Lisa Byrd, Cookie Ruiz, and Jim Walker

Speakers:

• Lisa Byrd – Executive Director, ProArts Collective
• Kathy Panoff – Executive Director, Texas Performing Arts
• Cookie Ruiz – Executive Director, Ballet Austin
• Moderated by Jim Walker – Director of Sustainability, The University of Texas at Austin

References from the discussion:

• ProArts Collective
• Texas Performing Arts
• Ballet Austin
• CreateAustin: Austin’s Community Cultural Plan
• Austin’s African-American Cultural Heritage District
• The Trash Project from Allison Orr and Forklift Danceworks

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