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The 2012 EALS committee is excited to invite you to The Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium atAmerican University in Washington, DC on
Sunday, April 15, 2012. This is an annual meeting for young professionals who work in the arts -- organized, executed, and run by AU Arts Management students. It is an opportunity to discuss the issues, unique or universal, that affect all arts organizations. Past keynote speakers have included Rachel Goslins, Ben Cameron, and Bob Lynch.
This year we'll start with our plenary speaker, Chad Bauman, of Arena Stage and the Arts Marketing Blog. Followed by three panels: Communicating the Arts - What Works, Running a Non-Profit in a For-Profit World, and Future Trends in Marketing leading up to our incredible keynote speaker,Adrian Ellis. Ellis, director of AEA Consulting and former Executive Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, has written and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally on management and planning issues in the cultural sector.
2012 EALS occurs right before Americans for the Arts 25th Arts Advocacy Day. This year's EALS will be a great opportunity for arts administrators of all backgrounds and experiences to connect and discuss relevant issues in our ever changing art world.
EALS seeks to connect today's arts with tomorrow's leaders. Join us!