2025 Arts Administrators of Color Network Annual Convening

Arts Administrators of Color Network's 2025 Annual Convening
Rooted in Care, Rising in Joy
November 8–9, 2025 | 📍 Los Angeles, California

The Arts Administrators of Color Network (AAC) is thrilled to bring our beloved Annual Convening to the West Coast for the very first time! This year’s gathering, co-hosted with Creative West’s Leaders of Color Program, will take place November 8–9, 2025, across two iconic Los Angeles venues: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (by way of Ebony Repertory Theatre) and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, with additional events throughout the city. We are excited to collaborate with Blackbird Collective PBC to bring this experience to life.

About the Convening

Since 2017, AAC’s Annual Convening has grown into a nationally recognized space for healing, learning, joy, and collective action among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and global majority artists and arts administrators. This year’s theme—“Rooted in Care, Rising in Joy”—honors the deep nourishment our communities need to thrive and celebrates creativity as resistance, restoration, and liberation.

With immersive workshops, vibrant social events, and connection-rich programming, this two-day experience is designed for BIPOC and global majority-identifying creatives and leaders across all stages of their careers.

2025 Agenda Snapshot

Saturday, November 8 | 9:30 AM - 6: 00 PM 
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (provided by way of Ebony Repertory Theatre) +  Local Site Visits

• Welcome Plenary + Community Keynote

• Local arts site visits & workshops

• Evening social activities

Sunday, November 9 | 9:30 AM - 6: 00 PM
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes + El Pueblo Historic District

• Networking breakfast & grounding kickoff

• Outdoor/indoor breakout sessions

• Affinity spaces  

• Closing celebration with DJ + BIPOC Vendor Fair

View the Full Agenda
View the Session Descriptions
View the Speakers

Registration & Ticket Tiers

In keeping with AAC’s commitment to economic accessibility, attendees may select the ticket price that aligns with their individual or organizational capacity:

• $450 – Community Sustainer
  For individuals able to pay the full cost of attendance—either independently or with support from your organization—and help subsidize access for others. Your support directly funds reduced-rate and scholarship registrations.
  

• $325 – Supporter
  For those with steady income or institutional support who can contribute close to the full cost. This tier helps cover core expenses while keeping the convening accessible.
  

• $200 – Solidarity Rate
  This offering, designed for those with limited income or institutional support. Prioritized for BIPOC artists, cultural workers, and creatives. 
  

• Registration Support: Limited availability for individuals in need of financial support. 
  Thanks to generous support from the Creative West Leaders of Color Program, we offerer a limited number of free registration codes for those needing full financial support to register. The registration support form is now closed.
  
  To contribute to the scholarship fund contact ehawthorne@aacdmv.org to become a sponsor.

By selecting a rate that reflects your economic reality, you help make the convening accessible to more members of our community.

Hotel Accommodations

View more info on our website.

Media Consent & Community Guidelines

AAC programs are safe and brave spaces. By registering, attendees commit to entering with good vibes, mutual respect, and community care. Registration also grants AAC permission to capture photos and video footage to amplify the vibrancy of our network through future communications.

Stay Connected

• Learn more and view past convening highlights: www.aacnetwork.org/annual-convening

• Become a convening sponsor: ehawthorne@aacdmv.org

• Subscribe for updates: www.aacnetwork.org/subscribe

We can’t wait to build, dream, and rise in joy with you in Los Angeles this November.