We have several ways to virtually network with colleagues, fellow artists and professionals and with people interested in arts and culture in Utah.
An early patron of the arts in Utah, Alice Merrill Horne invites all interested people to join her on Facebook.
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- Change Leaders - an invitation-only social networking site for individuals participating in the Change Leader program. Contact Anna Boulton for to request an invitation to join.
- Local Communities - the Utah Arts Building Communities (ABC) Ning site is an open-membership site that was created to bring local arts councils and arts organizations throughout Utah together to network, share information and build community.
- Utah Presenters - presenters can also join this is a membership-only site. Contact Jason Bowcutt for to request an invitation to join.
Each May, we host a state and region-wide gathering which provides opportunities for innovation, networking and professional development. The conference is designed to help individuals and organizations in the arts community access essential resources and create community connections throughout Utah and the Mountain West. It is also part of a long-term effort to sustain the creative industry by providing opportunities, education, tools, information and resources that serve all contributors to the arts.
A gathering of arts presenters, artists, agents and management companies presenting tremendous opportunities for performers and presenters (theaters, festivals, colleges, universities, cultural season organizers, non-profit arts groups, event planners and more) to meet and work with their counterparts and colleagues. They focus on block booking sessions, professional development, workshops and exhibits, as well as developing a sense of community.