Nashville Black Theatre Exchange

Date
Jan 11, 2025
Event Starts
12 PM to 5PM
Venue
Johnson Theater
Ticket Prices
Free - Reservation Required
On Sale
On Sale Now

Saturday, Jan 11 12 PM to 5PM

Event Details

Join us for a transformative day of connection, collaboration, and empowerment at the Nashville Black Theatre Exchange! This event brings together Black theatre professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts to foster dialogue, share knowledge, and strengthen the community’s collective impact in the arts. Afternoon sessions include Headshots by Stoke Creative, Creating and Formatting an Artist Resume, Surviving and Thriving in Predominantly White Institutions, and Navigating Venue Access.

The Nashville Black Theatre Exchange is free, but registration is required with the expectation that participants will attend the entire event.

Itinerary

12:00 PM: Headshots by Stoke Creative (Headshot sessions will be scheduled from 12:00 - 3:00 PM.)
1:00 PM: Creating an Artist Resume led by Brandon Hirsch
2:00 PM: Surviving and Thriving in Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs): Strategies for success and resilience in predominantly white artistic spaces. Led by Cynthia Harris.
3:00 PM: Navigating Venue Access: Overcoming barriers and building relationships with performance spaces. Led by Shawn Whitsell.
4:00 PM: Networking and Cocktail hour

Reservation Event

This is a non-ticketed general admission reservation event. Participants will Check In at Event.

This event is free, but registration is required.

Accessibility

This event will take place at TPAC's Johnson Theater. For general information on accessible services at TPAC, or to address a specific concern, contact Access@TPAC.ORG.