Leadership Arts Institute Class Portal

Introduction to LAI

Welcome Reception

August 21, 2024 5:30-7:30 PM | Location to be Announced

Introduction Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Session 1

Cultural Currents: The State of the Arts in North Texas

September 9, 2025 8:30 – 12:30 PM | Location to be Announced

Session Guest Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Class Materials:

Social

Social Event

September 19, 2025 8:00 – 10:00 PM | Location to be Announced

Session 2

Governance: The Board Room Blueprint

October 14, 2025 | Location to be Announced

Session Two Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Social 1

Class Social

October, 2025 | Location to be Announced

Session 3

Understanding Nonprofit Board Roles & Responsibilities

November 11, 2025 | Location to be Announced

Session Three Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Social 2

Class Social

November, 2025 | Location to be Announced

Session 4

Fueling the Mission: Fundraising & Development

December 9, 2025 | Location to be Announced

Session Four Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Arts Tour

Class Event

December 11, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Location to be Announced

Session 5

Advocating for Arts in Your Business

January 13, 2026 8:30 – 12:30 PM | Location to be Announced

Session Five Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Social 3

Class Social

January, 2026 | Location to be Announced

Session 6

Financial Foundations

February 10, 2026 8:30 – 12:30 PM | Location to be Announced

Session Six Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Social 4

Class Social

February, 2026 | Location to be Announced

Session 7

Finding Your Board Match Fit

March 10, 2026 8:30 – 12:30 PM | Location to be Announced

Session Seven Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Social 5

Class Social

March, 2026 | Location to be Announced

Session 8

Final Presentations

April 14, 2026 8:30 – 12:30 PM | Location to be Announced

Session Eight Speaker Bios: Speakers to be Announced

Session 9

Graduation

May 13, 2026 5:00 – 8:00 PM | Location to be Announced