Join us for CommsCon 2026 conference sessi ons. Day 2 is all about arts and culture nonprofits! \;See the full schedule and register \;&rarr\;
\n10:30&ndash\;11:30am | Articulating Your WHY to Your Network
\nEvery post\, every email\, and every newsletter can make it easier for folks to know who you are and what you&rsquo\;re all about. Keep your mission at the core of your communicat ion strategy to expand your audience and strengthen your peer network.
\nFacilitator: Jesse Lane (Branches Mission Lab and Goodmaker U)
\n11:45am&ndash\;12:45pm | Messaging Frameworks< /p>\n
A brave conversation about "authentic voice" from organization lea ders who have navigated all-too familiar changes and PR challenges in the last few years.
\nParticipants: Ashlyn Dillard-Hansen (Kaleidosc ope Collective) &\; Joanna Krause (Canopy NWA) / Moderated by Amber Per rodin (CACHE Artist and Community Manager at the Medium)
\n1:30&ndash\;2:30pm | \;Panel Discussion on AI Use
\nAI in Communication: Nonprofits are asking a lot of questions: Should we have an AI policy? How can AI increase our efficiency and further our mission? What&rsquo\;s the environmental and social impact? This session will be a n open and vulnerable conversation between panelists from several perspect ives to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of this new technology.
\nPanel Moderator: Orson Weems (Music Education Initiative) / \ ;Panelists: Juli Goss (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art)\, Josh Hall (Hark NWA)\, Jessica Whalen (independent film maker and storytelling stra tegist)
\n2:45&ndash\;3:45pm | \;Grant Writing - Wr ite it Once
\nGrant applications can be daunting but you do n&rsquo\;t have to start from scratch each time. Get a jump start on grant applications with a workshop that gives you time to write answers to the most common questions.
\nFacilitator: Hannah Lastra (Melanie Pal mer Consulting)
\n4&ndash\;5pm | Tools for Telling Your Story
\nEvery team member has a story. Every team member r epresents the organization. Messaging framework and guidance to help every single team member and board member communicate your organization&rsquo\; s purpose clearly and consistently.
\nFacilitator: Holland Hayde n (Amazeum)
\n5&ndash\;6pm | Social Hour: Meet the Pres s
\nYou&rsquo\;ve spent all day talking about communication s. Meet local media members and introduce your org! We&rsquo\;ll keep the snacks and drinks flowing!
\nMedia Representatives: Clint Schaff (KUAF)\, Katy Henriksen (NWA Democrat Gazette)\, Monica Hooper (NWA Onlin e)
\nNorthwest Arkansas&rsquo\; creative community is i nvited to CommsCon 2026! Artists\, creatives\, creative entrepreneurs\, an d arts and culture nonprofit organizations are invited to the Fayetteville Public Library on September 21 and 22 for two days of free-to-you access to communications professionals and communications skill development. More CommsCon 20 26 programs &rarr\;
\nFor disability accommodations \, call 479.856.7250 or email \;questions@faylib.org \;2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan you r visit by viewing our building map \;and details on accessibility services.
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