The Institute for Cultural Advancement (ICA) is the Cultural Council’s signature professional development program for cultural organizations and creative professionals.
The 2024-2025 ICA season offers monthly sessions on topics relevant to Palm Beach County’s cultural professionals, including branding, social media marketing, fundraising, and copyright issues for artists. Led by guest speakers or Council staff, these sessions provide learning and networking opportunities.
All sessions are free to attend and will be hosted at the Cultural Council’s headquarters in Downtown Lake Worth Beach (except when otherwise noted).
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Seeking to amplify new and diverse voices in arts and culture, this 10-month pilot program for emerging and mid-career leaders of color across the arts and cultural sector in Palm Beach County will build a leadership pipeline of arts administrators and provide career enhancement opportunities.
The Arts & Tourism Summit: Access for All was a two-day conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on August 30 and 31, 2023, that provided professional development, tools, and strategies to address issues of DEIA. For photos, videos, and copies of presentations, visit the official website.
