Save the Date: GIA 2016 Conference

Registration for the GIA 2016 Conference in Saint Paul, MN, will open on June 23. This year’s conference will be held October 16-19 and feature over 40 sessions and inspiring keynote presentations and performances. A highlight of this year will be a special Tuesday evening celebration on the shore of the Mississippi River. All GIA members are eligible for discounted conference registration.

Coming Soon: New Web Conference Series on Racial Equity in Grantmaking

This summer, Grantmakers in the Arts will offer a special series of web conferences, “Practices for Advancing Racial Equity in Arts Grantmaking.” The four-session series (July 19, July 21, August 2, and August 4) will explore practices used to advance racial equity throughout the various components of the grant cycle. Registration will begin on June 21.

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