Assembly for the Arts invites you to join SMU DataArts and Lord Cultural Resources for a virtual research briefing that marks an early step in a long-term effort to build shared knowledge and help shape future conversations about cultural planning and public investment in Greater Cleveland.

Attendees can expect to gain a clearer understanding of the research findings and how they can inform future local decision-making and planning efforts.

SMU DataArts and Lord Cultural Resources will share findings from a study examining public funding models for arts and culture. The research compares Cuyahoga County with peer communities across the region and the nation to surface patterns, challenges, and opportunities.

This study was commissioned by Assembly for the Arts with support from The Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, and Cuyahoga County.

The webinar will open with remarks from Jeremy Johnson, President & CEO of Assembly for the Arts, framing why this research matters now and how it connects to broader cultural planning efforts.

SMU DataArts and Lord Cultural Resources will then present key research insights, followed by a moderated panel.

Panelists:

• Jeremy Johnson, Assembly for the Arts
• Jeff Rusnak, R Strategy Group
• Sarah Sisser, CreativeOhio
• Moderator: Jennifer Benoit-Bryan, SMU DataArts

Panelists will reflect on the research and explore its implications for the Greater Cleveland region.