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FEBRUARY 26 NOON FORUM WILL BE HYBRID! And it's free!
Badger Club members have been telling us they miss the personal connections of in-person Badger Forums. By the same token, many of our members enjoy the ability to enjoy forums from the comfort of home or office. Our February Badger Forum, COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: Why They Matter to All of Us, will be presented simultaneously online and in-person in the Doris Roberts Gallery of the Richland Public Library.

Please register for your preferred venue here: IN-PERSON ONLINE via ZOOM
(PS: You are allowed to change your mind. No need to re-register.)

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This Badger Forum is FREE for everyone to attend. However, your financial support will help us continue our mission to promote civil discourse on today's important topics.

CONSIDER THIS

We thought you might find value in this lecture Beware the Funhouse Mirror: How Social Media Misleads Us About Public Opinion. Our thanks to the National Academy of Sciences for sharing it with us.

COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: Why They Matter to All of Us

Thursday, February 26, Noon

Arts organizations are fundamental to the vitality of communities. These groups contribute immensely by fostering social cohesion, supporting economic development, and improving a community's overall well-being. Through their activities and programs, arts organizations bring people together, encourage stronger social connections, and help cultivate a sense of shared identity among residents.

Despite their many contributions, arts organizations are currently facing substantial financial challenges. Attendance at arts events has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and many groups are dealing with stagnant or reduced donations. Simultaneously, increasing operational costs are placing additional strain on these organizations. These financial pressures threaten the ability of arts groups to continue providing the valuable benefits that communities rely on.

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