GIA Wrap Up
Submitted by Steve on October 13, 2011
Barry Hessenius' final blog for the GIA 2011conference.
My take-away from this conference is that the arts funder’s legacy of acting pretty much alone is no longer thought to be the preferred way to approach goals, and certainly not a viable way to deal with the “velocity of change” that was the theme of the gathering. I think the potential of this sleeping giant may in the not too distant future surprise even themselves.
On a personal note (and another reason I like these gatherings) I was able to corral several people whom I have wanted to interview for the blog, and now have those commitments (some good stuff coming up in the future). So I enjoyed myself this week. Had some very good conversations, saw old friends (Olive Mosier I looked and looked for you and I am so sorry I didn’t get a chance to spend some time with you), I laughed, learned some things, and came away optimistic. And but for some rain on Monday, the city shined. (I was right, wasn’t I Daniel Windham?)
Safe journeys home to all those who came to our city. Thanks GIA.