Sean Elias Speaks to Leadership & Artistic Direction at American University's Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium

The Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium (EALS) is held each spring at American University, offering dynamic discussions with experienced leaders in the field about the issues, unique or universal, that affect arts organizations. How, as leaders, do we build enduring and stable arts organizations and create inclusive communities for the next generation of arts audiences? At the 2020 Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium, Heritage Theatre Festival's Jenny Wales, Iron Crow Theatre's Sean Elias, Olney Theatre Center's Jason Loewith, and Wolly Mammoth Theatre's Maria Goyanez join EALS Moderator J.R. Watson for the Leadership and Artistic Direction in the Performing Arts Panel.

Artistic Directors work at the stimulating connection of artistic practice, management, and civic leadership. This panel explores the unique challenges, tren...