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Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading organization for advancing the arts, hosted 800 arts leaders in Austin, Texas, from June 11-13.
FKCA President and Executive Director Monica Haskell attended the conference with Ms. Comstock and said, “We returned with great new resources for using the arts to build creativity and community in the Keys. The national arts action agenda aligns with our own. Plus had a great time experiencing the creative culture of Austin. Texas two-step, anyone? ”
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Other conference presenters included Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of The Advertising Council, and Edward L. Bailey, vice-president of brand development for Austin City Limits.
Americans for the Arts is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With offices in Washington, DC, and New York City, it has a 40-year record of service. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate and appreciate all forms of the arts. Additional information is available at www.AmericansForTheArts.org.
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