The Transformational Power of the Arts

Examining the essential contributions of the Arts to all endeavors: fostering an inquisitive mindset; encouraging innovative thinking; and championing the interdisciplinary integration that drives progress and expands the boundaries of human knowledge.The Summit, now in its 19th year, gathers people from all endeavors and professions, who share a desire to improve education, the economy, and quality of life for all Alabamians through the arts.

March 14 - 15, 2024

Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Ave. S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Registration is now CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRATION $350

We no longer accept cancellations (the deadline was March 1).

Registration includes conference meals, reception, and conference materials. 
*Contact us for Alliance Member Discounts

 

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2 choices for Conference hotel:

Home2Suites and Hilton Garden Inn 
Both are located next door to the Red Mountain Theatre (250 18th St. S., Birmingham)

Rate: $189.00 (plus tax and fees) per night. Single or double occupancy.
Parking is $15 per day.

The cutoff date for the group discount is Wednesday, February 23, 2024

Continental breakfast is offered at Home2 Suites, Hilton Garden Inn guests are entitled to the complimentary breakfast as well. 
(A $50 incidental fee will be authorized for each stay per day.)

Don’t miss out on the discounted conference registration rate!
The discounted group rate cannot be guaranteed if you book after the cut off date
or if the hotel sells out prior to this date.


We appreciate our sponsors!!
Thank you for your dedication to the arts!


PRESENTERS

Jessica Chriesman

Sidewalk Film Festival
Director of Education & Outreach

Alie B. Gorrie

Theater Artist and Disability Inclusion Consultant

Dr. Eric Mackey

AL State Department of Educaton
AL State Superintendent of Education

Karen Mockensturm

Shellie Whitfield

Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director

Ana Colburn, MEd

Marion County Board of Education
ESL Specialist

Melissa Hughey

Chariman of the Board
Arts Programming Consultant

Susan Magsamen

International Arts + Mind Lab, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Founder and Executive Director

Julian Robinson

Film Producer, Editor & Director

Dr. Michael Zabala

Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Endowed Associate Professor

Representative Tracy Estes

Alabama House of Representatives

Kimberly Kirklin, MA

University of Alabama Birmingham
Director of Arts in Medicine

Andy Meadows, MFA

AL State Department of Educaton
Arts Education Specialist

Dr. Frank Rose

Integrated Solutions 4 Systems (IS4S)
Subject Matter Expert

Logan Freeman, MFA

University of Montevallo
Assistant Professor of Filmmaking

Dr. Elliot Knight

Alabama State Council on the Arts
Executive Director

Heath Mixon

UAB's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, Director

Donna Russell

Alabama Arts Alliance
Executive Director

Performances

Florence Academy of Fine Arts
Emily Biaz, Auburn High School
Hamilton Middle School


The Alabama Arts Summit is a partnership between
the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Arts Alliance.

The Alabama Arts Alliance is a partnership program of the
Alabama State Council on the Arts.