This year, we have some new ideas about how to incorporate Visual Artists Network (VAN) content into the Annual Meeting. We are introducing a VAN Track that will feature content of interest to visual artists, exhibitors, and funders, while we will also investigate the increasing hybridity of arts media and disciplines. And yes, performing arts folks are also welcomed! Included in the VAN Track:  

• VAN Partners Lunch Meeting Thursday, December 1st 1:00pm – 4:00pm Capitol View Terrace, 3rd Floor (Lobby Level) VAN Partners Only, Lunch provided

• VAN Lunch at Women & Their Work Friday, December 2nd, 12:00pm – 2:00pm 1710 Lavaca Street. This event is by invitation only Meet in the Sheraton Lobby at noon sharp to take a shuttle to Women & Their Work.

• Idea Forum: HYBRIDs of Visual and Performing Arts Friday, December 2nd, 2:00pm – 3:30 pm Capitol View Terrace North, 3rd Floor (Lobby Level)

• Idea Forum: Joining Forces: An Exploratory Model for Artists, Nonprofits and Foundations Friday, December 2nd, 2:00pm – 3:30 pm Tannehill, 4th Floor (above Lobby Level)

• Idea Forum: Pieces of the Pie: How Artists And Partners Leverage NPN/VAN Programs To Make It Work Friday, December 2nd, 2:00pm – 3:30 pm Capitol Ballroom C, 3rd Floor (Lobby Level)

• Austin Art Spaces | Art Tour Friday, December 2nd, 4:30pm – 6:30 pm. First buses leaves from the Sheraton at 4:15pm

• Idea Forum: Reclamation Saturday, December 3rd, 11:30am – 1:00pm Creekside 1, 2nd Floor (below Lobby Level)

• Idea Forum: The Role of Artists in Equitable Creative Placemaking Saturday, December 3rd, 11:30am – 1:00pm Capitol Ballroom D, 3rd Floor (Lobby Level)

• Lunchtime Slide Jam: Texas-style Saturday, December 3rd, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Capitol Ballroom, 3rd Floor (Lobby Level)

• Mexic-Arte Museum Gallery Tour Saturday, December 3rd, 6:30am – 8:30pm 419 Congress Avenue