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Date and Location
Jenn Chang
Our country is at an inflection point. Our civic infrastructure is under duress. What is the role of arts, culture, and creativity at this critical moment? How do we advance our collective work in Massachusetts in the face of decreased federal funding and support? Join a panel of national and local public sector and philanthropic leaders in the arts for a conversation about emerging ideas, strategies, and models for action.
Learning Objectives:
- Articulate the critical connection between arts and culture and democracy
- Learn from past and present tactics, initiatives, and programs where arts and culture has been woven into strengthening democracy, driving community well-being, and addressing our most pressing societal needs
- Identify opportunities for new collaborative partnerships and strategies for collective action including a call to action for Philanthropy MA and the Arts Funders Network for investment and leadership in arts and culture as critical to the future of our democracy
Speakers and Presenters
Anne-Marie Lubenau, Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design;
Anthony Foxx, Director, Center for Public Leadership, Emma Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership;
Brian Boyles, Executive Director, MASS Humanities;
Jenn Chang, Program Director, Culture and Civil Society Initiative at HKS and Adjunct Lecturer, GSE;
Jennifer Hughes, 2026 Harvard Loeb Fellow, Graduate School of Design;
Jessica Berns, Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, Philanthropy Massachusetts;
Marquis Victor, Founder and Director, Elevated Thought;
Mary Skelton Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Philanthropy MA
Organizer
Additional Organizers
Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Philanthropy MA