Transforming the Arts: What's New in The Bay Area

Join the conversation with the new San Francisco Ballet leadership duo: Artistic Director Tamara Rojo and Executive Director Danielle St. Germain; founder and director of San Francisco Philharmonic Jessica Bejarano; and President of Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art Priscilla Otani. Learn more about what's new and exciting in the art world and what these women's visions are for their artistic futures within their respective organizations.

What are the most relevant accomplishments, challenges and urgent matters to tackle to make arts leadership equal and accessible? What is the state of the arts in terms of equity and diversity?

In partnership with Women's March San Francisco and Northern California Women's Caucus for Arts.

This program is proudly supported by FLG Partners.

Participating wineries: Ceja Vineyards and Theopolis Vineyards.

Rojo and St. Germain photos courtesy SFBallet by Chris Hardy.

March 23, 2023

Speakers

Jessica Bejarano
Founder and Director, San Francisco Philharmonic

Danielle St. Germain
Executive Director, San Francisco Ballet

Tamara Rojo
Artistic Director, San Francisco Ballet

Priscilla Otani
President, Northern California Women's Caucus for Arts

Deborah Cullinan
Vice President for the Arts, Stanford University

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