Conference Keynote: Rev. Starsky Wilson
The Monday luncheon plenary of the 2016 GIA Conference will feature Rev. Starsky Wilson, co-chair of the Ferguson Commission and president and CEO of Deaconess Foundation. Wilson will speak on the work of the Ferguson Commission and the important role of the arts in the Ferguson uprising.
The 2016 GIA Conference will be held October 16-19 in Saint Paul, MN. Register for the conference today!
Web Conference Series on Racial Equity in Grantmaking
GIA’s web conference series, “Practices for Advancing Racial Equity in Grantmaking,” begins on Tuesday, July 19. The first session will provide an update on GIA’s racial equity work, while the following three will explore practices funders can use to advance racial equity throughout the grant cycle.
Registration is now open for individual sessions or the entire series.
Summer 2016 GIA Reader is Now Online
The Summer 2016 edition of the GIA Reader is now available from our online library. You will find articles on the legacy of Robert Gard, memories of Claudine Brown, racial equity in theatre, support for teaching artists, and more.
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