2025 Georgia Arts Day and Arts Action Summit - General Admission

General Admission registration is now available for our 2025 Georgia Arts Day and Arts Action Summit on Sunday, February 2, and Monday, February 3!

This year's two-day event will put a spotlight on the power of the arts in education. It will also further celebrate the vital role of arts organizations, funders, individual artists, art educators, and public policy officials in Georgia's creative community.

Both days will include a combination of a continental breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities. This is a great chance to connect with others in our arts community, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.

Following the tremendous success of our sold-out 2024 Georgia Arts Day, this annual gathering will bring together arts champions from across the state.

Your presence and participation are crucial as we connect and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our arts and culture community. Each participant, including you, is an integral part of this vibrant community. Your involvement is key to the success of the 2025 Georgia Arts Day, a keystone program provided by the Friends of Georgians for the Arts and its partner Georgians for the Arts.

Are you a member of Georgians for the Arts? Click HERE to join at any level, with options starting as low as $5 per month.

Announcing our Keynote Speaker, Jay Dick, Senior Director of Advocacy and Partnerships!

Direct from our nation’s Capital, Jay Dick is the Senior Director of Advocacy and Partnerships in the Government Affairs Department at Americans for the Arts.

As a twenty-five-year veteran of K Street, the private sector, and federal, state, and local campaigns, Jay possesses a vast body of knowledge in arts policy, government, the legislative process, partnerships, and grassroots advocacy.

He is a nationally recognized speaker on these topics and works at all levels of government to advance the arts and culture in America.

The media regularly interview Jay, and he testifies in front of legislative bodies as a subject matter expert on these topics and on Americans for the Arts legislative positions, which include appropriations, arts education, tax policy, health care, and many other areas where the arts can have a meaningful impact.

Georgia Arts Day, Sunday, February 2, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

On the first day, attendees will be immersed in inspiring stories and ideas from fellow artists and arts champions. With the spotlight on arts education and its impact on Georgians, these narratives will highlight the potential to shape the future of our arts community in Georgia, instilling hope and confidence in the future of the arts.

We are thrilled to be nearly ready to announce our venue partner. Stand by for this exciting event update.

Georgia Arts Action Summit, Monday, February 3, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Direct from the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, we will build on the energy from Sunday.

Our second day will begin with a unique opportunity to engage with seasoned arts champions. They will provide insights on how to effectively engage with public officials and build year-round relationships with our policymakers and other stakeholders. This experience will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to champion the arts in Georgia.

After lunch, we will travel to the Capitol and drop in on members of our Georgia Legislature. Limited to first 100 signing-up. Scheduled meetings will be encouraged. Our goal is to inspire our policymakers to work towards a more creative Georgia.

Friends of Georgians for the Arts, a trusted name in the arts community, is hosting this event in partnership with Georgians for the Arts. With support from across the state, we promise you an enriching experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a transformative event. Register now and join us in celebrating the arts in Georgia!

Featured Speakers Include

Tina Lily, Executive Director, Georgia Council for the Arts
State of Georgia Arts Funding and Arts Education Resources

Our "Next Gen" Arts Champions

Olivia Tarpley, Public Policy Manager, Americans for the Arts
State of Federal Government Affairs

Colt Chambers, Board Chair, Georgia Council for the Arts
The Future of The Arts In Georgia

Success Stories From Throughout The State

Emida Roller and Lauren Jackson-Harris
Washington County’s Radical Unity Project

Presentation Sessions/Artists Spotlight

Lemuel LaRoche, Founder | Executive Director- Chess & Community, Inc.
Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) and its Role in a More Creative Georgia

John Doyle, Barry Stewart Mann, Jeff Mather, and Randy Taylor, Georgia Teaching Artists Advocacy Alliance
What It Means to be a Teaching Artist in Georgia and the Rising Importance of Their Role in Arts Education.

Shanelle Freeman,
Baggett Elementary Dance Team

Tamara Irving
Art Education Consultant

Major Sponsors

Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta
River Center
Shakespeare's Tavern
Georgia Entertainment 100
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

*Additional speakers, presenters, and sponsors will continue to be announced. More details and a full agenda will be available to all registered guests and on our website. georgiansforthearts.org

Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please get in touch with Waduda Muhammad, Executive Director for Friends of Georgians for the Arts, at [email protected] or (678) 414-0222.

Host or Publisher Georgians for the Arts