University of Kentucky hosts first arts and disaster preparedness conference
Event explores how the arts can help communities recover from crises
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The University of Kentucky is hosting a first-of-its-kind gathering focused on disasters and healing through the arts.
The Arts Disaster and Crisis Preparedness Conference brings together arts leaders, emergency managers and community practitioners.
The goal is to explore how the arts can help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from crises and disasters.
Dr. Rachel Shane, with UK’s Department of Arts Administration, said people from all over the state will attend. She said one presentation Friday will focus on how a group in western Kentucky came together in response to tornadoes, bringing artists and the arts community together.
The main conference sessions will take place Friday and will offer keynotes, interactive workshops, panels and presentations at the Gatton Student Center at 5:30 p.m.
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