Crosswinds Conversations

Crosswinds is a gathering to explore the intersection of public space, street arts, outdoor recreation, and the visitor economy in the PNW
About this Event

Crosswinds Conversations

Crosswinds is a gathering of artists, presenters, civic leaders, outdoor recreation advocates, and cultural organizers exploring the intersection of public space, creative placemaking, international street arts festivals, free flight culture, and the visitor economy in the Pacific Northwest. As part of Aire Craft’s inaugural Festival, Crosswinds will convene a closed-door session at 1pm on Friday, August 14, with a special focus on Issaquah, King County, and Washington State, facilitated by Wikler Arts.

Agenda

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Registration
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Welcome
Host: Mick Holsbeke
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Keynote Presentation - International Street Arts Festivals
Host: Ruth Wikler

Info: Ruth Juliet Wikler, is a performing arts curator, producer, leader, and strategist with a global lens. Active in the US, Canada, and beyond, Wikler consults for the international performing arts field from her current base in the Pacific NW. During this conversation she will provide an overview of the International Street Arts Festival Network.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Facilitated Discussion
Host: Ruth Wikler

Info: Crosswinds is envisioned as both a local and international conversation connecting Issaquah’s evolving cultural arts identity with broader regional and global dialogues about public space, accessible participation, tourism, purposeful risk, environmental stewardship, and artistic innovation.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Circle
Host: Ruth Wikler