Want to elevate your advocacy and leadership skills? The San José Arts Commission provides guidance to city leaders on arts funding, cultural policy, public art, and creative community priorities. But where do commissioners come from? And what do they actually do?

As part of our mission to provide opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration, San José Arts Advocates invites you to a virtual webinar featuring current and former arts commissioners, who will share their unique insights and personal experiences.*

WHAT: Arts Commission Info Session with SJAA

WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 6:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Zoom! (Link provided with RSVP)

WHO: We’re excited to be joined by these amazing panelists…

• Trami Cron, Executive Artistic Director, Chopsticks Alley
• Carman Gaines, Deputy Director, Local Color
• Jonathan Borca, Institutional Relations, San José Public Library Foundation

Our conversation will be moderated by “Mighty” Mike McGee, former Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County and founding member of SJAA. Prompts will be prepared in advance, and there will be an opportunity for live Q&A.

Follow the button above to register and receive a Zoom link, and feel free to share this invitation with friends, family, and colleagues who might be interested!

WHY NOW? There’s currently a vacancy in the District 9 seat, and applications are under review as you read this email. Learn more and apply.

*PLEASE NOTE: This event is for informational purposes only and will not include discussion of specific topics or agenda items within the purview of the San José Arts Commission. Panelists are appearing as individuals and should not be construed to be speaking on behalf of their organizations or the commission as a whole.