VACDaRN Day of Learning

When: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024

Where: Barre, VT (Primary Venue: Elks Lodge #1535, 10 Jefferson St.) 

Whether you are an artist, an event organizer, or a keeper of cultural artifacts and records, the VACDaRN Day of Learning will provide inspiration, a sense of community, and practical tips for building disaster resilience.

The day will include a variety of sessions, including:

  • Tours of Barre cultural institutions and a behind-the-scenes looks at their flooding response and mitigation efforts
  • Practical training on topics including emergency planning and collections salvage
  • Panels on arts and culture programming for disaster recovery and equity in response and recovery

We encourage participation from:

  • staff and volunteers from arts and cultural organizations of all types (theaters, museums, archives, libraries, creative businesses, etc.)
  • artists and cultural workers
  • local and state emergency managers, municipal officials, and first responders interested in learning more about how to protect their records and work with cultural organizations in the community

Schedule

9:00 – 10:00 am Registration and networking (Elks Lodge)

10:00 – 11:00 am Welcome and keynote (Elks Lodge)

Beautiful Uncertainty – How to Live (and Thrive) With Risk, Anna Glover, Director of Theater Safety and Occupational Health, Geffen School of Drama at Yale

11:00 – 11:15 am Break

11:15 am – 12:30 pm Morning concurrent sessions (Elks Lodge, Aldrich Library, Vermont History Center)

  • The Role of Arts and Culture in Barre’s Recovery and Resilience
  • Events in the Face of Climate Change: Promoters, Performers, and Communities
  • Caring for Historical Archives and Artifacts in an Era of Flooding

12:30 – 1:30 pm Buffet lunch (Elks Lodge)

1:30 – 2:45 pm Early afternoon concurrent sessions (Elks Lodge, Aldrich Library, Studio Place Arts, Old Labor Hall)

  • Safe and Inclusive Cultural Event Planning
  • Getting your House in Order: business and legal considerations for emergency preparedness
  • Crisis Analysis and Mitigation Training: using arts and creativity to minimize the impact of disaster
  • Onsite Tour and Talks:
    • Old Labor Hall
    • Studio Place Arts

2:45 – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 – 4:15 pm Late afternoon concurrent sessions (Elks Lodge, Aldrich Library, Studio Place Arts, Old Labor Hall)

  • Faultline Ensemble Story Slam
  • Maintaining an Effective Disaster Plan
  • Onsite Tour and Talks:
    • Old Labor Hall
    • Studio Place Arts
    • Vermont History Center Open Storage

4:30 – 5:30 pm Closing reception (Elks Lodge)

Register

Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 13

Locations

Parking and venues map

Elks Lodge, 10 Jefferson Street, Barre, VT 05641

Aldrich Library, 6 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641

Vermont History Center, 60 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641

Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite Street, Barre, VT 05641

Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main Street, Barre, VT 05641

Accessibility

Know Before You Go accessibility information

wheelchair iconWe invite you to contact us with specific accommodation you may need to facilitate your participation in the event. We will make every effort to honor your request when made by Aug. 27.

Questions regarding accessibility may be addressed to: Michele Bailey, Accessibility Coordinator at mbailey@vermontartscouncil.org or 802.402.4614. Voice and relay calls are welcome.