TACA invites you to TACA Unscripted, a morning of engaging conversation exploring the role and future of the arts in our communities. The event will feature keynote speaker Erin Harkey, CEO of Americans for the Arts, who brings more than 20 years of experience in arts leadership, cultural policy and community development. Following the keynote, Harkey will join Dallas arts and cultural leaders for a panel discussion featuring Nico Leone, president and CEO of KERA, and Margie J. Reese, principal consultant at MJR Partners, moderated by creative producer and strategist Clyde Valentín. Together, they will explore why the arts matter, the role they play in building healthy and connected communities, and the support and infrastructure needed for arts and cultural organizations to thrive.