Logan, UT - July 21st, 2025

This summer, your Utah Cultural Alliance (UCA) is taking our annual professional development conference to you with regional gatherings in Logan, St. George, and Salt Lake City.  Representing over 300 cultural organizations and thousands of creative professionals, this touring regional professional development conference provides people with critical information that enables them to better serve their communities, strengthens their general operating practices and foster the skills needed for long-term growth and sustainability
 
“Creativity has the power to change lives.  It inspires us to think differently, connect with one another, and make a positive impact on the world around us.  I can’t wait to interact with our creative change makers and support the extraordinary work they are doing.” - Annie DiMartino, UCA Executive Director

Event Information:

Date:  July 21, 2025

Location:  Dansante Building (59 South 100 West, Logan UT)

Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

8:45-9:45 AM:  Welcome Remarks and Advocacy Update

Fresh from her Washington DC Fly-In with Americans for the Arts, Annie will update the group on her meetings with Congresswoman Maloy and Senator Lee regarding NEA and NEH funding.  Additionally, Participants will investigate evidence-based advice for promoting positive narratives that help policymakers invest in arts, culture and humanities with confidence. Explore what to say, how to stay it and the order in which we should consider saying it to demystify advocacy and get to the heart of the story we all need to collectively tell.

10:00-11:00 AM Break-out sessions:

 

Activating Language in your Strategic Plan
Annie DiMartino, Executive Director

Participants will investigate the benefits of Real Time Strategic Planning to identify, understand, and act on challenges and opportunities as they arise.  This will be accomplished through blending basic acting and directing technique with an administrative mindset to allow for lifting words from the page to implanting action within your organization

Advocacy in Action: Maximizing Communication Through UCA & NPU
Benjamin Tyrrel, UCA Membership and NPU Sales Support 

Learn how to amplify your organization’s impact using the powerful communication tools offered by Utah Cultural Alliance and NowPlayingUtah.com. This session will explore how to align your messaging with advocacy goals, engage your community, and boost visibility through professional advertising and statewide campaigns. Perfect for nonprofit arts organizations looking to make their voice heard and grow their reach.

 

11:15-12:00 PM: Bear River Heritage/Cache Community Collaboration Conversation facilitated by Wendi Hassan, Pamela Gee and Robyn Hoth.  

 

Opportunities to learn more about UCA Member Benefits as well as NopwPlayingUtah.com advertising packages will also be available throughout the day.

Additional activities happening the week of July 21st in association with the Arts Summit include a “Make and Take Embroidery” for all ages, a Botanical Watercolor Class, a live performance of the High School version of Les Miserables, and a show at the Ellen Eccles Theatre.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors