Recap: 2019 Cultural Cabinet Spring Reception

On May 15 we welcomed over 75 individuals, including civic and business leaders as well as representatives from Philadelphia’s cultural sector, for our seventh annual Cultural Cabinet Spring Reception to celebrate the tremendous work accomplished in and for our region’s cultural sector. The reception was held at the Historic Oaks Cloister in Germantown.

We were pleased to honor 2019 Cultural Ambassadors David and Linda Glickstein for their outstanding leadership and generous support of our cultural sector. We were also pleased to honor Nicole Allen White, as our 2019 Emerging Cultural Ambassador. The evening also included a performance by the Kenneth Moody, a student at Settlement Music School

2019 Cultural Cabinet Reception

Since launching in 2013, the Cultural Cabinet has played a vital role in our policy and advocacy work. The Cultural Cabinet is made up of 72 generous and engaged individuals, including 16 Cultural Alliance Board Members. We have been able to continue the forward momentum we’ve generated with member contributions, expertise, advice, and resources to strengthen our unique role as an advocacy leader for Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector. 

For more information about the Cultural Cabinet and the Emerging Leaders Circle, its members and how to be involved in this work, please visit our Cultural Cabinet page

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