Join us for

The Creative States Coalition Annual Convening in Austin, Texas

  • Conference programming will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn University District.

    Program begins on Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 2:00 PM and concludes on Friday, Nov. 14th at 2 PM.

    See below for full program.

  • Hotel reservations can be made at a discounted rate of $209 per night at the Hilton Garden Inn University District.

    The cutoff date for reservations was 10/12/25.

    Rooms are subject to availability. After the cutoff date, you will need to call and reserve a room and provide the hotel, dates, and Group Code CSCAC.

    Please email Zach Breest, (zachary.Breest@hilton.com), and CC our Sales Coordinator, Michelle Huang (michelle.huang@hilton.com) or call Michelle directly at 512-319-3337. Guests should reference the group name Creative States Coalition Annual Conference when contacting the hotel.

  • The CSC will offer current members of the Coalition a travel stipend of $500 after the conclusion of the convening.

    If additional assistance will be needed to support your attendance, please reach out to Chauncey (daniels@artsalliacnce.org).

  • Email Chauncey (daniels@artsalliance.org) for questions regarding registration and logistics.

REGISTER

Convening Schedule

  • DAY ONE | Wednesday, 11/12

    1:00-2:00 PM | Registration

    2:00-2:30 PM | Opening Remarks, CSC Co-Chairs

    2:30-3:15 PM | Setting the Stage: Arts & Culture in Texas

    3:15-3:45 PM | Discussion

    3:45-4:00 PM | Break

    4:00-5:00 PM | Haves/Needs Part I

    6:30-8:30 PM | Reception (offsite; transportation is provided)

  • DAY TWO | Thursday, 11/13

    8:15-9:00 AM | Breakfast

    9:00-9:30 AM | Opening & Welcome

    9:30-10:30 AM | Cultural Districts Panel

    10:30-11:00 AM | Group Photo & Break

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hotel Occupancy Tax Panel

    12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch

    1:00-2:15 PM | Arts Research Panel

    2:15-2:30 PM | Break

    2:30-3:30 PM | Open Discussion with Panelists

    3:30-3:45 PM | Break

    3:45-5:00 PM | Haves/Needs Part II

    6:30 PM | Dinner (Dine Around)

  • DAY THREE | Friday, 11/14

    8:15-9:00 AM | Breakfast

    9:00-9:10 AM | Opening & Welcome

    9:20-10:20 AM | Haves/Needs Part III

    10:20-11:00 AM | Survey Results & Discussion

    11:00-11:15 AM | Break

    11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | State of CSC

    12:00-1:15 PM | Working Lunch

    1:15-1:45 PM | Closing Remarks

    2:00 PM | OPTIONAL visit to TX Capitol Building