The Transformational Power of the Arts
Examining the essential contributions of the Arts to all endeavors: fostering an inquisitive mindset; encouraging innovative thinking; and championing the interdisciplinary integration that drives progress and expands the boundaries of human knowledge.The Summit, now in its 19th year, gathers people from all endeavors and professions, who share a desire to improve education, the economy, and quality of life for all Alabamians through the arts.
March 14 - 15, 2024
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Registration is now CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRATION $350
We no longer accept cancellations (the deadline was March 1).
Registration includes conference meals, reception, and conference materials.
*Contact us for Alliance Member Discounts
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2 choices for Conference hotel:
Home2Suites and Hilton Garden Inn
Both are located next door to the Red Mountain Theatre (250 18th St. S., Birmingham)
Rate: $189.00 (plus tax and fees) per night. Single or double occupancy.
Parking is $15 per day.
The cutoff date for the group discount is Wednesday, February 23, 2024
Continental breakfast is offered at Home2 Suites, Hilton Garden Inn guests are entitled to the complimentary breakfast as well.
(A $50 incidental fee will be authorized for each stay per day.)
Don’t miss out on the discounted conference registration rate!
The discounted group rate cannot be guaranteed if you book after the cut off date
or if the hotel sells out prior to this date.
We appreciate our sponsors!!
Thank you for your dedication to the arts!
PRESENTERS
Jessica Chriesman
Sidewalk Film Festival
Director of Education & Outreach
Alie B. Gorrie
Theater Artist and Disability Inclusion Consultant
Dr. Eric Mackey
AL State Department of Educaton
AL State Superintendent of Education
Karen Mockensturm
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy, Executive Director
Shellie Whitfield
Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
Ana Colburn, MEd
Marion County Board of Education
ESL Specialist
Melissa Hughey
Chariman of the Board
Arts Programming Consultant
Susan Magsamen
International Arts + Mind Lab, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Founder and Executive Director
Julian Robinson
Film Producer, Editor & Director
Dr. Michael Zabala
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Endowed Associate Professor
Representative Tracy Estes
Alabama House of Representatives
Kimberly Kirklin, MA
University of Alabama Birmingham
Director of Arts in Medicine
Andy Meadows, MFA
AL State Department of Educaton
Arts Education Specialist
Dr. Frank Rose
Integrated Solutions 4 Systems (IS4S)
Subject Matter Expert
Logan Freeman, MFA
University of Montevallo
Assistant Professor of Filmmaking
Dr. Elliot Knight
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Executive Director
Heath Mixon
UAB's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, Director
Donna Russell
Alabama Arts Alliance
Executive Director
Performances
Florence Academy of Fine Arts
Emily Biaz, Auburn High School
Hamilton Middle School
The Alabama Arts Summit is a partnership between
the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Arts Alliance.
The Alabama Arts Alliance is a partnership program of the
Alabama State Council on the Arts.
