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THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 · ESCANABA, MI

CREATIVE CAPACITY

CULTIVATING CAPABILITY IN ARTS AND CULTURE

Reception September 26, 2025 · 5:30-7:00pm · Besse Gallery, Bay College, Escanaba, MI

Conference September 27, 2025 · 9:00am-4:00pm · Bay College, Escanaba, MI

Registration is now open! Use the form below to register. If you have questions, please contact philip@upacalliance.com

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Keynote Speaker

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Christine Delaney

Executive Director, Tibbits Opera House

At Tibbits Opera House, one of Michigan’s oldest historic theatres, built in 1882, Christine Delaney has overseen operations, fundraising, and programming, for over 30 years, raising $4.3 million for the theatre's ongoing restoration.

Registration is open, use the form below to register.

  • $50 · Individual registration. Includes coffee & light breakfast, lunch, and access to all conference events.
  • $35 · Members of the Creative Connections Directory
  • $50 · Organizational registration (may bring up to 3 representatives)