The Lake Placid Institute, in partnership with LPCA, presents the John C. Bogle Adirondack Roundtables
At Cambria Hotel Lake Placid
2127 Saranac Ave
Breakfast provided at 8:30 am. Roundtable begins at 9 am.
The Arts as Catalyst: Connecting Culture, Economy, and Community
Mid Atlantic Arts Executive Director Juan Souki examines the national funding landscape for arts and culture—where we stand today and what we can anticipate moving forward—as the field continues to adapt in today’s dynamic economic and social climate. Juan will offer a national perspective on how the arts intersect with broader economic and community development efforts, and why a vibrant cultural sector is essential to a healthy society.
Mid Atlantic Arts is one of six Regional Arts Organizations founded by the National Endowment for the Arts. With a mission to strengthen and support the arts across state and regional lines, Mid Atlantic Arts plays a vital role in shaping the cultural ecosystem of the United States.
Juan Souki
Executive Director, Mid Atlantic Arts
Juan Souki comes to Mid Atlantic Arts from Odelia Artists where, in his role as Director, he championed innovative, breakthrough programs connecting folk artists with new markets, introducing their work to prominent global presenters through cultural storytelling campaigns. During his tenure, he orchestrated international tours spanning over twenty-five states in the USA and twelve countries around the world, including collaborations with several organizations in the Mid Atlantic region such as The National Council for the Traditional Arts in Virginia, the AfroTaino collective in Pennsylvania, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in Maryland, The Smithsonian Center for folklife and cultural heritage in Washington, D.C., Princeton University Concerts in New Jersey, and globalFEST in New York.