We are excited to invite community members and leaders to join us on the Mountain for a dialogue exploring how public spaces can foster connection and encourage community involvement. Melissa Carter from the Walmart Foundation will be our keynote speaker, presenting on The Connection Opportunity - More In Common report’s history, findings, and how this helps build civic momentum.

This convening is part of our Civic Arkansas program. Civic Arkansas is the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute's collaborative initiative to improve Arkansas's civic health by building pathways for connectedness and strengthening local communities.

Over the past seven months, our team has traveled across Arkansas to hold community and collegiate Civic Arkansas listening sessions. These sessions serve as a way for us to listen and learn from communities and college students about their civic engagement experiences—the barriers they face, their current engagement, and their hopes for their community and for Arkansas.

From these sessions, the community expressed a strong desire for the development of civic spaces for convening, dialogue, and community activities. In response, we invite community members and leaders to join us at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute for a collaborative discussion on how we can be intentional in the use of our communal spaces.

Event Details:

· Location: Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

· Date: Friday, May 30, 2025

· Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

· Meals Provided: Lunch | Morning and afternoon refreshments will also be provided

*We do not want finances to be a barrier to your attendance. If you need accommodation in these areas, please contact me at aghaleb@rockefellerinstitute.org.

We look forward to seeing you!

Civic Spaces Convening