12:45 – 1:15 pm

Registration and Box Lunches (box lunches must be purchased in advanced)

1:15 – 1:45 pm

Welcome and Introductions

• Anita Wolgast, Chair, Kansas Arts Commission
• Llewellyn Crain, Executive Director, Kansas Arts Commission
• Steve Kelly, Deputy Secretary for Business Development, Kansas Dept. of Commerce

1:45 – 2:15 pm

Presentation of Findings from the Statewide Economic Impact of the Arts Study

• Llewellyn Crain

2:15 – 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Utilization of Local Economic Impact Studies

• John D’Angelo, Wichita Division of Arts and Culture
• Sharon Benson, Salina Arts and Humanities Commission
• Gail Parsons, Junction City Arts Council
• Paul Tyler, Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City

3:30 – 4:15 pm

Facilitated Break-Out Discussion Groups: Getting the Word Out to Kansans!

4:15 – 5:00 pm

Concluding Discussion: Moving it Forward -- From Study to Action!

• Facilitated by John Divine, Secretary-Treasurer, Kansas Arts Commission

5:15 – 7:00 pm

Reception/Honoring of Kansas Artist Fellowship and Award Winners