Arts Speak: The State of the Arts in DuPage County
February 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
Please join us for a lively panel discussion featuring some of the community’s top arts leaders as they share their thoughts on several of today’s most pressing issues, such as:
- How has audience engagement changed over the past year?
- How do you navigate federal funding cuts and declining corporate philanthropy?
- How does AI affect your artistic field?
- How can you attract and recruit effective Board members and volunteers?
Meet our panelists:
- Chris Dyslin | Administrative Director: Young Naperville Singers
- Julie Kornak | Co-Founder & Executive Director: BrightSide Theatre
- Mikel Mays | CEO & Founder: Mays Music Centre of Excellence
- Allison Peters Quinn | Executive Director & Chief Curator: Elmhurst Art Museum
Moderated by:
Nicki Anderson | Director of Strategic Partnerships: DuPage Foundation
From music, dance, theatre, art, and everything in between, we look to our expert panel to drive the conversation about the future of the arts in a new era. Registration is free. Click below to RSVP. Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026.
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