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Logan Center for the Arts and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship present the Arts & Innovation Series

Business Takes the Stage: Lessons from the Theater Community
Mon, Apr 24 / 6-8pm
Polsky Exchange, Theater, 1452 E 53rd Street
Free; Registration encouraged

As part of the Arts & Innovation Series presented by the Logan Center and the Polsky Exchange, representatives from local non-profit and for-profit Chicago theaters will share their thoughts on their business models. They will discuss arts as a model for collaboration; how to create a space where difficult conversations are had; and the ability to create community and co-create with audiences both inside and outside of the theater. Panelists will include David Schmitz of Steppenwolf Theatre, Kelly Leonard from Second City, and Les Coney, Mesirow Financial and Life Trustee of Goodman Theatre. Frank Sennett, Director of Digital Strategy and Custom Media at Crain's Chicago Business, will serve as moderator.

The Arts & Innovation Series is a quarterly lecture series held jointly by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. This series allows artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators to learn about the increasingly important intersection between the arts and business. This series will explore new business models for the arts, how artists can reach broader and more diverse audiences, and what trends will drive the growth of the arts in the 21st century. Featured speakers include artist-innovators, entrepreneurs in the arts, and business experts passionate about the arts.

This series is generously supported through a gift by Evan Trent AB ’02, MBA ‘06.

Day one features an imersive day of artist presentations to include performances, screenings, conversations, and lectures. Each artist has been provided with a 45-minute slot during which they will either deliver a presentat