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SPEAKERS/TOPICS:

Congressman Joe Courtney (U.S. Rep. CT-02)
Welcome and Arts, Culture & Tourism related updates from his Office

CT Office of the Arts & CT Humanities – Key state insights for 2023
Elizabeth Shapiro, Director Arts, Preservation & Museums, CT Department of Economic & Community Development
Scott Wands, Director of Grants & Programs, CT Humanities

Wendy Bury, Executive Director, Cultural Coalition update and outlook

Project & Organization Spotlights – Southeast and Northeast
Caleb Bailey, Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra – creating change in a 77 year old organization
Emida Roller, artist – creating a conducive environment for artists addressing racial equity through public art in your community

Call to Action for Legislative Session – Arts, Culture & Tourism Funding Roadmap
Brett Thompson, Executive Director, CT Arts Alliance

THRIVE event continuum/Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation & Cultural Coalition