The 2023-24 ArtsAVL Town Hall Series tackles important issues facing the arts community: Thomas Wolfe, Arts Marketing, and Creative Spaces. Topics were selected through a poll conducted in early 2023, and planned in partnership with the Arts Coalition.
The series is free and open to the public but advanced registration is required for each event.
CREATIVE SPACES
Friday, May 10, 2024
Asheville Community Theatre | 3-4:30 PM
As the cost of living rises, creatives are getting priced out of Buncombe County. At this event, ArtsAVL will present the results of their Creative Space study. Attendees will also hear from a panel about different creative solutions they are trying to combat space challenges.
The Panel will be moderated by Matt Peiken from AVL Podcast. Panelist include:
- DeWayne Barton, Blue Note Junction
- Ashleigh Hardes, Lexington Glassworks
- Jeffrey Burroughs, River Arts District Artists
- Tamara Sparacino, Asheville Community Theatre
- Rebekkah Hilgraves, RadHaus
This event is free, but registration is required.
ARTS MARKETING
Friday, February 9, 2024
Center for Craft | 3-4:30 PM
ArtsAVL heard from our creative community that marketing is an area where additional guidance and support is needed– especially after the pandemic. Audience behaviors have changed and marketing budgets have decreased. In response, ArtsAVL partnered with Explore Asheville earlier this month for a town hall focused on how Explore Asheville is marketing the arts in Asheville and how you can take advantage of these opportunities.
You can download the slides from this presentation here.
Previous Event
Thomas Wolfe
Monday, August 21, 2023
Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville | 3-4:30 PM
Mounting maintenance needs at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium have forced the City to reduce the venue’s operating capacity, resulting in major revenue losses and questions about the future of the performing arts in Asheville and Buncombe County. The Town Hall convened a panel of speakers to share their insight and perspective on the space. Panelists include:
- Mayor Esther Manheimer
- Chris Corl, Director of Community and Regional Entertainment Facilities for the City of Asheville
- Steph Monson Dahl, Planning and Urban Design Director for the City of Asheville
- Daniel Crupi, Executive Director of the Asheville Symphony
- Vic Isley, President and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
- Robert Long, Conceptual Planner for Theatre Consultants Collaborative
Thanks to our sponsors!
Interested in becoming a series sponsor? Email Rebecca Lynch at rebecca@artsavl.org for more details.
WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:
Mountain BizWorks