About the speaker

Sarah Powers is an artist and the Executive Director of the Office of Raleigh Arts, the city department charged with fostering, supporting and promoting the arts. Previously, she led VAE Raleigh, a non-profit dedicated to arts advocacy.
Powers graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. She received a Raleigh Medal of Art in 2016 and has been given two Indies Art Awards, one for her arts advocacy work and one for her work as a Bain Project artist.
Local partners
CAM Raleigh is the non-collecting contemporary art museum that provides an environment for transformation through educational programs, cultural experiences, and bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists.
Counter Culture Coffee is dedicated to finding and bringing to market the most exciting and delicious coffees in the world. We approach our work with a passion for the ideal of coffee perfection, a dedication to real sustainability, and a commitment to cutting-edge education throughout the coffee chain.
Additional details
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy free coffee and breakfast items from our fantastic partners. The presentation will begin at 9 a.m. and will last 30 minutes with time for Q&A.
Free parking during the event will be generously provided by our friends at Videri Chocolate Factory! Parking is available at the Raleigh Depot lot, next to Videri’s location at 327 W. Davie St. Just a short block south of CAM.