About this Event
Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom!
The time is now for cultural and business leaders, advocates, artists, and organizations to come together and ignite inspiration to build momentum around:
- Advocacy for an inclusive cultural landscape in NH
- Resource sharing and collaboration
- Promotion of cultural initiatives
- Community-building across the for and nonprofit creative sector:
Complementary lunch to be provided
New Hampshire Creative Culture Summit Agenda
Date: Monday September 15th 2025
Time: 10-4pm
Location: BNH Stage Concord New Hampshire| Streaming Option Available
FREE (Lunch provided)
Summit Mission: Gather creative economy stakeholders from across New Hampshire to discuss issues, network, find partnerships, and navigate these uncertain times.
Agenda:
10:00 AM | Welcome Remarks
Changing Landscape|Looking Forward| Framing the summit’s purpose and potential
- Sal Prizio, Executive Director, Capital Center for the Arts
- Michael Haley Goldman, Executive Director, NH Humanities
- Bryanna Marceau, Incoming President of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Panel Discussion: Businesses Role in the Future of New Hampshire's Cultural Sector
Business leaders understand the importance of fostering a strong cultural and intellectual community for their employees and their families to thrive. What role can the business community play in assisting the sustainability of New Hampshire's creative sector moving forward? What responsibility do our business leaders have in the sustainability of New Hampshire’s Humanities, Arts, and Culture as we proceed?
Panelists:
- Zeina Eyceoz, Executive Director New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility,
- Dee Fitzgerald, Executive Communications Manager, W. S. Badger
- David Pease SVP, Director of Talent, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Bangor Savings Bank
- Corinne Benfield, Stay Work Play NH
Keynote Speech: The Lighthouse During the Storm
Keynote Speaker: Harold Steward, Executive Director, The New England Foundation for the Arts -
Panel Discussion: Navigating Funding Opportunities in a Challenging Environment
How does the creative sector best position itself for opportunities in public, private, and corporate funding in these challenging times? This moderated panel of experienced professionals will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and “outside the box” thinking needed to thrive in the current environment. Whether its grants, municipal partnerships, or corporate support, the panel encourages organizations to leverage your position in the community, allowing you the opportunity to expand your revenue portfolio.
Panelists:
- Kathleen Reardon - New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
- Deborah Schachter - New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
- Tom Raffio - Northeast Delta Dental
- Adrienne Petrillo - New England Foundation for the Arts
Lunch & Networking
- Lunch provided
Breakout Sessions: Strategy Labs Building working groups/committees
Participants are encouraged to select of the following focused sessions:
- Policy, Advocacy, & Lobbying: Building legislative support through public awareness
- Resonance & Reach: Crafting clear, compelling messages that resonate with the public and legislators, strengthen our story, and inspire action
- Sustaining the Vision: Discuss strategies for building lasting financial resilience, and diversifying resources
- Community Engagement: Connecting with communities and other businesses/creators to create sustainable partnerships across the sector
Group Report-Outs & Collective Action Planning:
- Highlights from each breakout group
- Group discussion: Identifying shared priorities
- Drafting a Creative Culture Action Agenda for the next 6–12 months
- Building working groups/committees (e.g., policy/advocacy, storytelling, fundraising) - regional captains?
- Scheduling meetings and communication channels
Networking - Get out of your comfort zone and get to know others, make connections and partnerships!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BNH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord, United States
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