Hello Summit County AFTA Members,

Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events in Summit County. Grace will be sending out calendar invites for each of these that you can accept in case that makes life a bit easier. It will also allow you to be updated automatically as venues are secured.

Note: Registration is required and the links are below. Please try to accurately determine your ability to attend before RSVPing.

Many thanks,

Nicole

Akron's Cultural Plan, Public Feedback - Thursday, August 22nd, 2-9:00pm (Public Event)
Stop by, review recommendations, and share feedback. No registration is required for this event.
https://www.akronculturalplan.com/events 

pARTnership Movement Training for Nonprofits, Americans for the Arts (Open to All Arts/Culture Nonprofits)
September 5th, 12-3pm
Note: This event is created for nonprofit organizations in the cultural sector.
When arts and business partner everyone profits. Join Jessica Stern, Private Sector Network Program Manager from AFTA as she travels to us for specialized training to assist nonprofit arts organizations in developing effective partnerships with corporate and business partners.  We are thrilled to welcome Jessica to Summit County and I hope you are able to navigate your calendars to allow you to participate. Scholarships are available to nonprofits who need additional support.
Registration: https://partnershipsc.eventbrite.com

Private Reception with Jessica Stern for AFTA Members (AFTA Members, Funders, and Economic Development leadership only. Not open to the public.)
Join your colleagues and community leaders for a small-group networking event with Jessica Stern following the public event. Dinner will be provided.
Wednesday, September 4th - 6:00pm (Please RSVP to Grace Myers at connect@ArtsNow.org)   
Please note time change.

Advocacy Training for Arts and Culture Organizations (Open to all arts/culture organizations) 
Thursday, November 7th 4-5:30
Location: Bounce
Resourcing and advocacy training with Bill Behret, Ohio Citizens for the Arts Legislative Co-Counsel
Registration: https://advocacywksp1.eventbrite.com

Private Reception with Bill Behret and (yet to be named) *NEW* Executive Director (AFTA Members Only)
Thursday, November 7th, 5:30-7:00pm (Note: Date Change)
Location: Bounce
Registration: https://ocanetworking2.eventbrite.com
Password Required: AFTAOAC