The October 11, LPA/LCA meeting will be held at the Baton Rouge Welcome Center. We look forward to a great beginning to the 2012-13 year for creating and advancing the arts.

The Affinity groups that were begun last year were very successful and will be an even stronger focus this year. Lunch will be ordered, and you will be able to purchase your lunch at the meeting. The schedule is as follows:

9:30am – 10:00am — Coffee and networking
10:00am – 10:30am — Louisiana Citizens for the Arts general meeting
10:30am – 11:45am — Louisiana Partnership for the Arts general meeting
Noon – Grab lunch for Affinity sessions (open to anyone)

LPA Affinity Session #1: 12:00pm – 1:15pm

Arts Education/Arts in Education: Continue the dialogue begun last year
Pat Widhalm, facilitator
Main Room

Individual Artists: Network with your peers and learn to work together
Facilitator TBA
Barracks

Emerging Leaders: A new group that is important to the future of our existence
Glenda Toups, facilitator
Location TBA

General Networking: Network with your peers who care about the arts in Louisiana
Glass Room

LPA Affinity Session #2: 1:15pm – 2:30pm

Presenting Organizations: Does your organization ever hire or contract performers? You’re a presenter! Network with other presenters and artists, and share what it takes to present and be presented.
Naomi Cordill, facilitator
Barracks

Public Art: Public Art is sometimes the public’s only connecting to a piece of art. Take part in learning and sharing in the Public Art process.
Mary Len Costa , facilitator
Main Room

Continued General Networking: Network with your peers who care about the arts in Louisiana
Glass Room