Join the Arts Administrators of Color Network for our 2022 Convening!

Returning as a one-day event to Eaton DC, the 2022 Convening will center joy and celebration as we reflect on the years since AAC's creation while looking ahead to our bright future. The 2022 Convening will allow us to share space, build community, break bread together, and hear from leaders in our field - including AAC's new Executive Director, our Co-Founder and Former Director Quanice G. Floyd, and others.

This event is designed for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and/or global majority-identifying artists and arts leaders.

Special Notes: Complete one registration order form per attendee. (The form asks questions specific to the individual attending.)

PRICING: 

Early Bird (September 6 - October 7) / $50

Advance (October 8 - October 31) / $60

Final Week and On-Site (November 1 - November 5) / $75

Zoom Only Access (Open Plenary and Executive Director Conversation) / $20

After Party Only 
Early Bird: $15, Advance: $20, Final Week & On-Site: $25

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

Saturday, November 5th

8:30 - 10:30 am: The Warm Up: Networking Brunch with Executive Director, Karla Estela Rivera

• Food provided by Eaton DC

• Informal conversations with friends, AAC Board Members, and the new AAC ED

11 - 12 pm: The Kickoff: Opening Welcome and Music

• MC Introduction by C. Thomas

• Town Hall Welcome by AAC Board Co-Chairs

• DJ Set by RWEONTHEAIR?!

12 - 12:30 pm: The Keynote: Opening Plenary (Invited Speaker)

• Kendall Isadore, Educator, Creator of the Black Kings/Queens Matter movement, and one-third of the renowned trio The String Queens
  

12:30 - 1:45 pm: The Link Up: Lunch and Networking Workshops

• 12:40 - 1 pm: “Finding Your Power in the Midst of Change” with Ruby Lopez Harper, Executive Director, Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)

• 1:05 pm - 1:50 pm: “Performing Arts Readiness” with Carol Foster, Special Programs Associate, International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD)

2 - 3:30 pm: The Power Hour: Featured Conversation

• Co-Founder and Former Director Quanice Floyd and AAC’s New Executive Director Karla Estela Rivera

3:30 - 4:30 pm: The Kick Back: Cocktails and Networking Workshop

• “How to Find Your Community” with Sierra Van Ryck deGroot, Deputy Director, Museum Hue

7 - 10 pm: The Turn Up: Convening After-Party (3 hours)

• THE TURN UP is a celebration of the BIPOC/Global Majority arts and culture community.
  
  Come turn up with us Saturday, November 5th on the 2nd floor of Eaton for this evening of music by DJ One Luv, food, cash bar, vendors, and specially curated space featuring local artists and creatives.
  
  Live painting by Edwin Calderon, plus art and vendor tables by Eight 2 Eight Inc, BLingual, and Chocolate City Rocks. Special performance at 7:30-8pm by Tariq O'Meally and Malik Burnett, curated by Sheldon Scott, Global Head of Purpose at Eaton Workshop.
  
  Part of the our month-long #AACHomecoming celebration, this party is for any and all who want to celebrate the contributions of BIPOC/PGM artists and creatives!

All Arts Administrators of Color Network’s programs are safe and brave spaces that allow all individuals regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other social identities to be their true selves. By purchasing this ticket, I acknowledge that I will enter the space with good vibes, positivity, and support of all members of the Arts Administrators of Color community.

By purchasing a ticket to the Annual Convening, you hereby authorize the Arts Administrators of Color Network (“AAC”) permission to take and use before, during and after photographs to be used in various marketing materials. I understand and agree that all photographs taken and/or time-lapse videos made by AAC will become the property of Arts Administrators of Color Network. I also hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge AAC from all claims, demands and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate, have or may have by reason of this authorization.

Host Information
Our host venue is Eaton Hotel and Workshop in downtown DC. The address is 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005. 
Eaton DC was named one of Time Magazine's The World's Greatest Places!

Disability Accommodations
For reasonable disability accommodation, please contact Daniel Guzman (dguzman@aacdmv.org).

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