Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) and The Stone Church for networking, food, and drinks as we engage in discussion about the far reaching economic and social impact of the the arts in Vermont.

This conversation is FREE and open to the public.

Art is an integral part of Vermont's identity. The arts are the glue for our tight-knit communities, a platform for social justice, and also a powerful driving force in Vermont's economy. The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 – an economic and social impact study of the nation's nonprofit arts and culture industry – found that the Vermont arts industry "generated $158.6 million in economic activity during 2022," which supported "2,712 jobs, provided $112.8 million in personal income to residents, and generated $34.8 million in tax revenue to local, state, and federal governments."

The panel will include:
- Robin Johnson, Owner of The Stone Church & Member of National Independent Venue Association
- Danny Lichtenfeld, Executive Director of Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
- Kate Trzaskos, Executive Director of Downtown Brattleboro Alliance

Panelists will reflect on the waves of economic impact generated by Vermont's arts, their experiences with building community through art, the ties between art and tourism, and how our state is uniquely positioned to be a leader in art.

Event Info

Feb 20, 2025, 3 to 4 PM

Feb 21, 2025, 7 to 8 PM

Feb 22, 2025, 4:30 PM