The Alliance for the Arts invites the public to attend a free Arts & Culture Town Hall on Saturday, July 19, bringing together community leaders, artists, and advocates to explore the future of Southwest Florida’s arts and culture landscape.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with a brief social reception featuring cocktails (available for purchase) and complimentary light refreshments. The town hall begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. and will be held at the Alliance for the Arts, located at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Executive Director Neil Volz and Board Member Pamela Beckman will be delivering opening remarks and discussing the past, present and future of the Alliance. John Davis of WGCU will be the guest moderator. The panel will feature prominent voices from across the region, including:
- Jason Teeters, Entrepreneur and Founder of Jet Set State
- Dr. Andrew Kurtz, Gulf Coast Symphony Music Director
- Nancy McPhee, Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
- Dr. Jason Thomashefsky, Fine & Performing Arts Coordinator for Lee County Schools
- Tori Lynn, Florida Gulf Coast University – Presentation of FGCU’s Arts & Culture Study
- David Acevedo, Visual Artist & Co-Founder of DAAS Co-op Art Gallery
Attendees will be invited to share their perspectives through a community survey, available in advance on the Alliance website and during the event. The survey is designed to gather input on local arts and culture priorities, challenges, and opportunities for advocacy. Guests will also have the opportunity to submit a question for the panel discussion.
“This town hall is about listening, connecting, and building a stronger, more inclusive arts community for Southwest Florida,” said Executive Director, Neil Volz.
This event is free and open to all, whether you’re an artist, arts lover, student, educator, or community advocate.
To learn more, RSVP and to take the survey in advance, visit artinlee.org.
About Alliance for the Arts
From yesterday’s vision to tomorrow’s masterpiece, a legacy of art and soul. The Alliance for the Arts is celebrating 50 years as a nonprofit community visual and performing arts center located in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida. The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information, please call 239-939-2787, visit us at www.ArtInLee.org, find us on Facebook, MeetUp and Instagram.
