Thank you for joining us for the 2023 Levitt National Convening!
The collaborative, community spirit of the Levitt network truly shined throughout the Convening. The dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences and insights was inspiring as we collectively advance our shared mission of building community through music.
Please see below to access video recordings and PDFs of the presentations, the websites of our plenary speakers, as well as the Convening photo gallery. If you need any assistance, please contact programs@levitt.org.
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PHOTOS
Enjoy these photos of our time together! Please access this link and enter as a guest.
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LEVITT NATIONAL CONVENING
Friday, February 24, 2023
Land Acknowledgement
Victoria Bridenstine, Levitt Foundation
Recording
Welcome
Liz Levitt Hirsch, Levitt Foundation
Recording
Levitt Now & Collective Future
Sharon Yazowski, Levitt Foundation
Presentation | Recording
Plenary | The Art of Relevance
Nina Simon
Recording
https://ninaksimon.com
Workshop | Equity-Centered Community Design: Centering Community Members as Experts
Antionette Carroll
Presentation
https://www.antionettecarroll.design
Performance + Conversation | Grace Kelly
Recording
https://www.gracekellymusic.com
Levitt Network Panel | Inspiring a Chain of Change Through Partnerships & Co-Creation
Dr. Dwanette Jackson-Dilworth, MLK Commemorative Commission, Levitt AMP Ocala
Leslie Nottingham, City of Ocala Recreation & Parks: Cultural Arts, Levitt AMP Ocala
Gillian Sewake, St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce, Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury
Molly Stone, Catamount Arts, Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury
Vanessa Silberman, Levitt Foundation
Presentation | Recording
Plenary | Situational Awareness + Risk Mitigation
Mark Herrera
Presentation
https://www.iavm.org
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LEVITT NATIONAL CONVENING
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Plenary | The Hidden Bias of Good People: Implications for Outdoor Music Venues & the Communities They Serve
Reverend Dr. Bryant T. Marks
Presentation
https://www.national.training/
Performance + Conversation | Frank Waln
Recording
http://frankwaln.com/
Levitt Network Panel | Beyond Land Acknowledgement: Fostering Authentic Relationships with Indigenous Communities
Helen Gover, Levitt Pavilion Denver
Jessi Whitten, Levitt Pavilion Denver
Nancy Halverson, Levitt Shell Sioux Falls
Sarah Bad Warrior-Vrooman, South Dakota State University, Levitt Shell Sioux Falls
Victoria Bridenstine, Levitt Foundation
Presentation | Recording