Arts Town Hall Listening Session

Artists, arts educators, creative professionals, and representatives of arts and cultural organizations are invited to participate in a series of Arts Town Hall Listening Sessions focused on the needs, challenges, and future of the local arts community. Yocum Institute for Arts Education is proud to partner with the Reading Musical Foundation, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, and BCTV to host five listening sessions at locations throughout Berks County. At a time of transition for the local arts community, this initiative reflects a shared commitment to listening to the people who make our creative community thrive before determining what comes next. These sessions offer an opportunity to share experiences, identify gaps and opportunities, and discuss what a strong, connected, and sustainable arts community could look like in the years ahead. Whether you’re an individual artist, arts educator, creative professional, or representative of an arts and cultural organization, your perspective matters! Choose a Session Near You Participants are invited to register for one of the following sessions: Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 PM — Yocum Institute, 3000 Penn Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609 Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM — Reading Civic Theatre, 4350 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19606 Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM — Hamburg Strand, 6 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, PA 19526 Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM — Clay on Main, 313 Main St. R, Oley, PA 19547 Wednesday, November 18 at 12:00 PM — GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601 ~What to Expect~ Each listening session is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. To encourage meaningful conversation and ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute, sessions are limited to 20 participants. Due to limited space, arts organizations are asked to send one representative per organization. This will help make room for artists, organizations, and volunteers representing a wide range of artistic disciplines and…