EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Utah Cultural Alliance and Utah Division of Arts & Museums invite all who work in, support, and love the cultural industry to attend our annual conference,Culture Connect. We anticipate 200 attendees at this one-day gathering which will be held on May 15, 2023 at the Viridian Events Center in West Jordan. The career development provided will build connections while improving professional and business acumen for individuals working in the cultural industry. Plus, because we are the cultural industry you can expect we will have fun and make new friends while we do it!

Culture Connect expands on the Mountain West Arts Conference that the Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M) has hosted annually in the past. UA&M is excited to partner with and support Utah Cultural Alliance Foundation in this new endeavor. 

PURPOSE

Inspiration:  Perhaps the greatest impact of the cultural industry is our unique ability to transform lives. Culture Connect offers an opportunity for individuals to be inspired and energized by both each other and industry experts so they can return to their daily work of utilizing creativity to transform lives.

Connection:  Individuals working for nonprofit and for-profit cultural businesses, government organizations, as well as creatives and contractors, compose Utah’s cultural industry. Each plays a part in the overall success of the industry. This year, by popular demand, we will be expanding our networking opportunities for attendees.

Investment:  1 general session, 4 breakout workshops, 2 interactive panel discussions, and 2 networking opportunities - all full of innovation and ideas that will improve the capacity of individuals working in Utah’s cultural industry. The investment of sponsors and attendees will ensure this industry continues to thrive. 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CULTURE CONNECT

Become a Sponsor | Investment in Culture Connect strengthens the entire nonprofit cultural industry and gives professionals new skills and allows them to build their professional network. Sponsor funding helps us keep the attendee registration fee at just $100 and also provides for scholarships to ensure there are no barriers to attendance. View sponsorship levels and benefits below or reach out to Valerie Stormont, event coordinator at [email protected] or 571.224.5121.

Attend & Invite Your Colleagues | Sponsors will receive complimentary registration, tabling privileges, signage, and multiple marketing opportunities. Additional information about Culture Connect can be found at www.utahculturalalliance.org/23cultureconnect.