Join us for
The Creative States Coalition Annual Convening in Austin, Texas
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Email Chauncey (daniels@artsalliance.org) for questions regarding registration and logistics.
Convening Schedule
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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)
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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)
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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

