Past Events

The State of the State of NC’s Mass Gatherings

Nov. 28th, 2023

This capstone online event closed our NC workforce development program, offering a final opportunity to converge and share insights, expand networks, and trade cultural assets. 

The Art of Mass Gatherings in Raleigh

Sept. 28-29th, 2023

This September, the Art of Mass Gatherings came to Raleigh, NC for two experiential learning events in partnership with the International Bluegrass Music Association & the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. 

The Art of Mass Gatherings in Boston at BAMS FEST

Saturday, 24 June 2023
9AM – 4PM

Hosted as part of BAMS Festival in Boston, MA, in partnership with the Boston Office of Emergency Management, Performing Arts Readiness, Boston Public Health Commission, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and many local and state partners.

The Art of Mass Gatherings in Boston at BAMS CONX

Thursday, 22 June 2023
8AM – 4:30PM

Hosted as part of BAMS Festival in Boston, MA, in partnership with the Boston Office of Emergency Management, Performing Arts Readiness, Boston Public Health Commission, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and many local and state partners.

The Art of Mass Gatherings en San Juan

Friday, 2 December 2022
10AM – 5:30PM

Hosted at Taller Comunidad La Goyco in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in partnership with Performing Arts Readiness, FEMA/HENTF, L’Alianza Cultural para Emergencias de Puerto Rico, Taller Comunidad La Goyco, and local partners.

The Art of Mass Gatherings at LEAF Festival

Sunday, 23 October 2022
9:30AM – 5PM

Hosted at LEAF Festival in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Produced in partnership with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and local and national partners.

The Art of Mass Gatherings at Surfalorus

Tuesday, 20 September 2022
10AM – 4PM

Hosted at Surfalorus Film Festival in Nags Head in the Outer Banks, NC. Produced in partnership with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and a variety of local and national partners.

The Art of Mass Gatherings in Santa Barbara

Saturday, 28 May 2022
12:30PM – 5:30PM

Hosted at the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival in Santa Barbara, CA, in partnership with Children’s Creative Project, the Santa Barbara County Education Office, and local partners.

The Art of Mass Gatherings in Kansas City

Sunday, 22 May 2022
9:30AM – 3:30PM

Hosted at the Kansas City Folk Festival and Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City, MO, in partnership with the Kansas City Folk Festival and Folk Alliance International, with the support of Performing Arts Readiness

The Art of Mass Gatherings at the NC Folk Festival

Friday, 10 September 2021
1:30PM – 5:30PM

Hosted at the North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro, NC. Produced in partnership with the North Carolina Folk Festival and Folk Alliance International, with the support of Performing Arts Readiness and local partners.

Creative Resilience: The Art of Mass Gatherings in Northern Virginia

Saturday / Sunday
3-4 October 2022

Hosted at MPA Art Fest in McLean, VA, in partnership with Arts Fairfax, McLean Project for the Arts, and the McLean Community Center with the support of Performing Arts Readiness.