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courtesy Overture Center

Overture Center Vice President of Development Emily Gruenewald.

press release:Overture Center is hosting its second virtual forum on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The forum’s topic is Overture’s Vital Role in the Community. Presenters will discuss the role the arts play in supporting the quality of life in our community and how Overture is approaching arts programming during the pandemic. In addition, Brad E. R. Smith, MD, psychiatrist and medical director for Rogers Memorial Hospital's Oconomowoc campus and Eating Disorder Recovery Services, will talk about how to build mental resiliency when we can’t gather in person. Don’t miss what is sure to be an engaging and informative forum!

The public is invited to tune into the forum for free to stay connected to Madison’s home for the arts. When registering, you’ll have the opportunity to submit questions related to the monthly topic. 

Register here.

Presenters include:

Emily Gruenewald, Vice President of Development

Alanna Medearis, Director of Education and Community Engagement

Brad E. R. Smith, MD, psychiatrist and medical director for Rogers’ Oconomowoc campus and Eating Disorder Recovery services

“As Overture Center remains in Intermission, we are seeing the role Overture plays in our community beyond performances. Overture is place of inspiration, connection and education that improves our quality of life and our economy. While technology is great and will be a part of our future, it will not replace the magic of live performance. Through these forums, we look forward to having a dialogue about the issues facing the arts today and shaping Overture’s future,” commented Overture’s VP of Development Emily Gruenewald.

Overture Forums: As the world around us continues to change, Overture Center for the Arts has been in a constant state of adaptation and evolution. The impact of COVID-19 on Overture Center, the Madison arts community and artists and nonprofits across the nation has been staggering. In an effort to address questions related to its “intermission” and what the future of the arts in our community may look like, Overture is hosting a series of virtual forums. Overture Forums will cover a variety of topics with updates from Overture’s Executive Team as well as community and industry leaders. The first forum covered the State of the Industry on Aug. 31.

Next Forum: Monday, Nov. 23 – Downtown Madison Recovery