Season One, Episode 4 of Arts and Democracy welcomes nationally renowned audience development and community engagement leader Donna Walker-Kuhne, author of Champions for the Arts: Lessons and Successful Strategies for Engaging Diverse Audiences. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Olga Levina, Donna traces her journey from professional dancer to arts administrator and shares the “small steps” that build lasting audience loyalty—grounded in sincerity, welcome, and … Continue reading Arts & Democracy: S1: Episode 4- Champions for the Arts: Building Bridges That Last

Donna Walker-Kuhne is celebrated as the nation’s foremost expert in audience development by the Arts & Business Council, and has devoted her professional career to increasing access to the arts – especially for communities that haven’t always seen themselves in those spaces. She joins Loki to chat about her development as an artist, her new book, Champions for the Arts, and how her Buddhist practice … Continue reading Listen to the TRILLOQUY podcast feature Donna Walker-Kuhne

Overview Conversation between New Heritage Theatre Group founder Voza Rivers and author Donna Walker-Kuhne Voza Rivers, executive producer and founding member of the New Heritage Theatre Group,  joins author Donna Walker-Kuhne for a conversation based on her latest book, Champions for the Arts; Successful Strategies for Engaging Dynamic Communities in conjunction with the Library for the Performing Arts’ new exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White … Continue reading Nov 24th – Champions for the Arts: Conversation With Voza Rivers & Donna Walker-Kuhne

Walk Tall Girl Productions at Harlem Fine Arts Show A Book Talk with Donna Walker-Kuhne njpac senior advisor, social impact Feb 22 @ 2:00PM The Glasshouse, 660 12th Avenue, NYC. Continue reading A Book Talk with Donna Walker-Kuhne

With the loss of “third spaces,” an increase in online socialization, and the dwindling of social clubs and groups, we are increasingly seeking a way to combat loneliness and isolation. Through their ability to bring people together in person and to connect our hearts to beat as one, the arts remain a powerful way to bring us closer to those around us. Donna Walker-Kuhne, the … Continue reading Champions for the Arts – Montclair State University – March 26th

Donna Walker-Kuhne is an award-winning thought leader, lawyer, scholar, educator, writer, and strategist for community engagement, audience development, and social justice. Acknowledged as the nation‘s foremost expert on audience development by the Arts & Business Council, she has worked with NJPAC, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Public Theater, WNYC Radio, The Apollo Theater, and more, and consulted on over 22 … Continue reading Fireside Chat with Donna Walker-Kuhne – Bridge Art Gallery – April 16th

Champions for the arts a conversation with donna walker-kuhne njpac senior advisor, social impact dec 20 @ 6:15PM Free NJPAC, The Parsonnet Room As part of NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Family Festival & Artisan Marketplace, join us for an inspiring conversation about how to become a champion for the arts. Led by Lauren Craig of Newark Arts, this discussion highlights the visionary community engagement principles shaped by Donna Walker-Kuhne — … Continue reading Champions for the arts a conversation with donna walker-kuhne

Under the vision of the newly appointed CEO and artistic director, Dr. Indira Etwaroo, the renowned Harlem Stage hosted their annual gala this past Monday where they surpassed their fundraising goal of $725,000 by raising $825,000. Peering over the city on 10 Cubed NYC’s 100th floor, guests were able to not only network with one another but celebrate the organization’s legacy of celebrating artists of color. With … Continue reading Harlem Stage Honors Artists Breaking the Glass Ceiling at Star-Studded Gala

  December 31, 2023—I am delighted to end this year with the announcement of my 2023 Champions for the Arts—people and organizations who have been engaged in advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDI&A) within the arts and cultural community, despite the growing backlash against these essential efforts. The 2023 Champions for the Arts are Rissi Palmer, founder of Color Me Country™; Patrick A. Bradford, … Continue reading Meet the 2023 Champions for the Arts