Keep Art Alive: The Essential Role of Creative Culture in Seattle

Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders.

Seattle CityClub

Civic Cocktail offers a lively look at big events and important issues facing the Puget Sound region.

Town Hall Seattle (and available Virtually on-line)

<h3></h3><h3>Description: </h3><p>Art and creativity are essential to the fabric of any community. After two years of pandemic-related closures and unpredictable in-person participation at theaters, museums, galleries, music venues and small businesses all over the state, we must ask ourselves; what&#x27;s next? What have we realized about the essential role that the arts play in our culture, as a community resource, and in our future? How do we sustain our creative character? How can we unite to keep our favorite artists, organizations, and talent thriving in our community? </p><p>Longtime Seattle community arts leaders Vivian Phillips (Founder of Arte Noir), Greg Lundgren (Director of Museum of Museums),Reese Tanimura (Managing Director of Northwest Folklife) and Kevin Sur (Founder of Artist Home) will discuss these critical questions in the next Civic Cocktail with moderator Mark Baumgarten, Managing Editor at Crosscut.</p><h3>Panelists</h3><p><strong>Segment 1 - Arts </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.americansforthearts.org/users/15961" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vivian Phillips</strong></a><strong>, Co-host doubleXposure podcast, Editor in-chief of </strong><a href="https://www.artenoir.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Arte Noir</strong></a><strong> magazine </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.lundgrenmonuments.com/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Greg Lundgren</strong></a><strong>, Founder of </strong><a href="https://www.museumofmuseums.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Museum of Museums</strong></a><strong>, Co-producer of New Rising Sun</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Segment 2 - Music industry and festivals</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Reese Tanimura, musician, activist and Managing Director, </strong><a href="https://www.nwfolklife.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Northwest Folklife</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><strong>Kevin Sur, former touring musician, music industry professional and the founder of </strong><a href="http://artisthome.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Artist Home</strong></a><strong> </strong></li></ul><h3>Moderator</h3><ul><li><a href="https://crosscut.com/author/mark-baumgarten" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mark Baumgarten</strong></a><strong>, Managing Editor, Crosscut</strong></li></ul><h3>About Civic Cocktail</h3><p><a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/our-programs/civic-cocktail-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Civic Cocktail</a> <strong>connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region.</strong> Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be <strong>friendly, fun, and fascinating.</strong> Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our <a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/dialogue-across-differences/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dialogue Across Differences</a> initiative. We hope you can join in person, <strong>where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations</strong>, but you can still enjoy the experience wherever you are by watching virtually.</p><h3>More Event Information</h3><ul><li>This event is available in-person at Town Hall and virtually on-line. (it will be filmed for  both livestream and recording).</li><li>The formal program begins at 6:30 pm (for both virtual and in-person audiences). </li><li>Doors open at Town Hall for in-person at 5:30 pm.</li><li>There will be an approximately 15 minute break between the first and second segment.</li><li>Attendees will be able to submit questions  via their smartphones and computers during the event.</li></ul><h3>About Seattle CityClub</h3><p><a href="https://seattlecityclub.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seattle CityClub</a> is a 40-year-old nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives. </p><h3>About Crosscut</h3><p><a href="https://crosscut.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crosscut.com</a> is a nonprofit, publicly supported newsroom. It is part of Cascade Public Media, which also owns and operates KCTS 9, Seattle&#x27;s PBS station. Cascade Public Media serves the Pacific Northwest and its mission is to inspire a smarter world by committing to exceptional public television programming and local public interest journalism.</p><h3>Covid-19 guidelines </h3><p>We will adhere to Town Hall&#x27;s  <a href="https://townhallseattle.org/plan-your-visit/building-policies/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">current policies on Covid-19</a>. Please check reminder emails for the latest updated requirements before attending in person . </p><h3>Special thanks to Civic Cocktail&#x27;s Title Partner:</h3>

<h3>Thank you to our Civic Cocktail Supporting Partner</h3>

<h3>The Kerry and Linda Killinger Foundation</h3>

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