Hundreds of executive, marketing, and development professionals from arts organizations statewide converged at Princeton University for our biennial June arts conference.

Produced in partnership with the Lewis Center for the Arts, and with support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Thrive has grown into the largest professional development event dedicated strictly to confronting the challenges and opportunities facing New Jersey's cultural community.

 

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lewis Arts Complex at Princeton University
122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08544

 

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2026 Keynote Speaker: Kishshana Palmer

Kishshana Palmer is a podcaster, trainer, advisor, author, and keynote speaker. She is the Founder of “The Rooted Collaborative” and host of ManageMint Made Easy: A Podcast for Everyday Leaders. She is an expert on collaborative leadership and building high-performing teams. Her ethos is about building together, starting from within. She believes having amazing talent is the #1 competitive advantage in business, ensuring vibrant philanthropic cultures.

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Logistics

Speakers and sessions listed are current, but subject to change. If you require assistive listening or have questions regarding accessibility, please contact Marcy Sandler at 609.479.3377 x301 or marcy@artpridenj.org at least two weeks prior to the event.

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