Please join us for a special program on The Future of The Arts and Springfield on November 7th at the new Emerald Station in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District. The program celebrates the 10th anniversary of Jacksonville PorchFest and examines the role of The Arts in the revitalization of Springfield. RSVP is required at the bottom of this page.
The evening includes a facilitated panel discussion with leaders of Jacksonville's arts community and those building the future of Springfield, many who happen to be our neighbors. Q&A and lite refreshments included, courtesy of Naked Kitchen and Champion Brands. This will also be an opportunity to explore the brand new Emerald Station, the first project recently completed in the PHX Arts & Innovation District.
Program participants include:
- Melissa Ross, the Director of Strategic Initiatives with the Mayor's Office at the City of Jacksonville, who will serve as moderator
- Diana Donovan, Executive Director, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville
- Jason Peoples, Executive Director, Jacksonville Arts & Music School
- Billy Zeits, Vice President of Government Affairs, Corner Lot
- Emily Moody, VP & Chief Experience Officer, Phoenix Arts & Innovation District
- David Nackashi, award winning visual artist
Program includes:
- 5:30-6:00pm Social
- 6:00-7:00pm Program
- 7:00-7:30pm Social
Street parking is available near the intersection of E. 14th and N. Liberty adjacent to the new Emerald Station as well as the gravel lot at the corner of 14th and Market Streets. RSVP is required in the fields below.
Contact Springfield Preservation and Revitalization at [email protected] with any questions. And please save the date for Jacksonville PorchFest on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Full festival details at jacksonvilleporchfest.org.
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