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Convention Overview
- Art and About: Public Art in Downtown Portland, Wednesday, June 4
Checking in early? Start out your convention experience by stretching your legs and exploring public art in Portland's vibrant downtown. This guided walking tour will introduce you to the city's innovative public art collection including stops to City Hall, Portland Public Library and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Visit Shelia Klein's "Show and Hide", Tom Otterness’ installation in the Federal Courthouse, and much, much, more. Afterwards, visit some of Portland's art galleries on the Wednesday evening gallery preview. (4:00pm - 6:00pm, $25 registration fee) - Rose Festival Parade, Saturday, June 7
The Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade is the second largest all-floral parade in North America and the largest single-day spectator event in Oregon. The 4.3 mile parade route passes the front of the convention hotel so be sure to participate in this energizing and colorful community event. (this event passes in front of the convention hotel at approximately 11:00am - 1:00pm) - Entrepreneurial Approach As An Essential Ingredient, Russell Simmons, Saturday, June 7
Russell Simmons, media mogul and entrepreneur, is the master visionary who has long shaped the cutting-edge of hip-hop, America’s most compelling cultural explosion of the latter 20th century. His vision stems from his early realization of two key points: first, hip-hop’s appeal could cut across geographic, ethnic and class boundaries; second, hip-hop would evolve from a musical form into a lifestyle expression. Over the course of the last fifteen years, he has utilized these realizations to immerse hip-hop into every facet of media and pop culture: in music, film, television, fashion, publishing, and philanthropy with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, reaching out to youth and emerging artists of color. Today, Russell Simmons has continued the evolution of hip-hop by launching major ventures in the fields of advertising and the Internet. - Creativity As An Essential Ingredient, Richard Florida, Sunday, June 8
Richard Florida is the author of the groundbreaking book, The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It’s Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life, published by Basic Books in June 2002. The book has been widely acclaimed in The New York Times and other major media for showing how the most profound changes in our workplace, culture, and everyday lives come from the rise of creativity as an economic force. Currently in its eighth printing, the book has stimulated a national debate about the causes and consequences of economic growth and development. Florida is the H. John Heinz III Professor of Economic Development at Carnegie Mellon University and has been a visiting professor at MIT and Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. (9:45am - 10:45am) - Artist-in-Residence
Sojourn Theatre Company members will be presenting a workshop on the company’s landmark work in Lima, Ohio; offering movement exercises on Sunday and Monday morning; and conducting interview sessions to gather stories and perspectives from conference participants. The results of the interviews will be used in a performance piece presented on the closing day of the convention. These opportunities will allow participants to explore aspects of Sojourn’s methodology. For more information please click the link above. - Innovator Series
The Innovator Series is a group of interactive interviews with accomplished and pioneering individuals who can share their experiences and inspiration with you. - Skill-Building Workshops
These interactive workshops are designed to help you explore new strategies for being a stronger leader in the arts today. Learn creative styles and tools for becoming a more effective decision-maker and pacesetter. During these workshops you will share your challenges and successes as you explore the critical issues facing you and your organization today. - Portland Tours
Experience some of the highlights of Portland through one of ten guided tours on Sunday afternoon. - Peer Groups
Peer-to-peer networking is one of the most essential ingredients to being a leader. Meet with colleagues who share your interests in a series of breakfast roundtables grouped by the issues you face in your work and life.
