2017 GIA Conference
Detroit, MI   October 28–31
Legacy and Leadership

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, October 28

8:00 am
8:00 am
Single Day Preconferences:
  • • Racial Equity in Arts Philanthropy
  • • Artists & Place: Insights/Incites on Site
9:00 am
9:00 am
Special Event:
  • Detroit Cultural and Community Tour
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Newcomers Reception
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Opening Reception

Sunday, October 29

8:00 am
8:00 am
Breakfast Plenary:
IDEA LAB with Taylor Renee Aldridge, Jenny Lee, and Bryce Detroit
10:00 am
10:00 am
Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
Luncheon Plenary:
Keynote by Maurice Cox
Performance by jessica Care moore
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
3:45 pm
3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
6:30 pm
6:15 pm
No-host Dine-arounds

Monday, October 30

8:00 am
8:00 am
Breakfast Plenary:
IDEA LAB with Erik Howard; Invincible/ill Weaver and Linda Campbell; and Devon Akmon
10:00 am
10:00 am
Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
Luncheon Plenary:
Keynote by Jeff Chang
2:00 pm
1:50 pm
Off-site Sessions and Extended On-site Breakout Session
5:45 pm
5:45 pm
Special Event: Dance at the Museum!

Tuesday, October 31

9:00 am
9:00 am
Breakfast Plenary
Keynote/Performance by the Sphinx Virtuosi chamber orchestra
~11:00 am
~11:00 am
Conference ends