Rising Wing Happy Hour: The Business of Making Art in an Emergency

Rising Wing Happy Hour: The Business of Making Art in an Emergency
The arts and culture sector has been in “emergency mode” for years — navigating shrinking support, AI disruption, and changing cultural trends. It’s time to talk about it. Join Rising Wing and FRANK Creative Solutions for an evening of candid conversation, collaboration, and community designed to help artists and organizations build resilience in uncertain times.

About Rising Wing
Rising Wing is a professional organization connecting Philadelphia’s arts and culture community through events and meetups. Its mission is to strengthen networks across disciplines and support sustainable, innovative creative practices that help the city’s artists thrive.

About FRANK Creative Solutions
FRANK provides practical, results-driven creative solutions for artists, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven projects. From crafting grant strategies to building sustainable fundraising plans, FRANK helps transform bold ideas into lasting impact —more art, less admin.

What to Expect
Join local arts leaders to share strategies on how to survive and thrive amid the overlapping emergencies facing our sector and the cultural upheavals of this moment.
You’ll hear panelists’ stories of lived experience navigating multiple crises and receive:

• A curated reading list and recommendations for practitioners, producers, and presenters.
• Practical insights and connections to help you sustain your creative work.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher JJ El-Far