Clay Center and the West Virginia Division of Culture & History present
Arts in Crisis:
A Kennedy Center Initiative
Wednesday, April 7, 10:15 am – 11:45 am
Clay Center
Free and open to the public
Join us for an important discussion with Michael M. Kaiser, president of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In an interview-style forum, Kaiser will address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today. He will answer questions on general arts management as well as his own personal philosophy on arts management. Audience questions and participation will also be encouraged.
Interviewer: Dr. David Wohl, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at West Virginia State University
Meet and greet and registration will take place from 9:15 am – 10:15 am in the Grand Lobby.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here to register online.
About Michael M. KaiserMichael M. Kaiser is president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Dubbed “the Turnaround King” for his work at numerous institutions, including the Royal Opera House (London), American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Kansas City Ballet, he has earned international renown for his expertise in arts management. A cultural ambassador for the U.S. Department of State, Kaiser advises performing arts organizations around the world, working with arts leaders in more than 60 countries. He has created an online education forum for arts administrators at artsmanager.org, where professionals and students in the field can share experiences, seek employment and post opportunities. He founded “Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative” in February 2009 and embarked on a 50-state tour to spread his arts expertise across the U.S. With the help of the Kennedy Center senior staff and more than 100 volunteer mentors, the Arts in Crisis initiative currently provides free arts management consultation to more than 500 arts organizations across the United States.