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Lecture & Discussion with Umberto Crenca, Artistic Director + Founder, AS220 

Crenca’s presentation “Leading a Cultural Renaissance in Providence, RI” shared the story of how AS220, a non-profit community space in Providence, RI, has been a part of the city’s transformation and is now celebrating its 25th year at the core of the city’s vibrant art scene. AS220 has grown from a small grassroots organization occupying a single rented room to a nationally recognized art and cultural institution with three mixed-use buildings in the city’s downtown. AS220 builds new audiences and infrastructure for artists, providing support through affordable learning opportunities, employment opportunities, access to equipment and facilities, and low rent live and work studios.