Arts Council of Anne Arundel County , AngelWing Project & Chesapeake Arts Center Presents…..

Let's Start Talking About DEIA in the Arts Series

Conversation I – Who are we, and who do we want to be?

Guest Speaker: Deena Kilmon | Director of Engagement for the Arc Central Chesapeake Region

Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11 am ( Virtually )

 Thank you to all who attended Let's Start Talking About DEIA in the Arts with speaker Ruby Lopez Harper from America for the Arts!

Many of you told us you’re eager to continue these conversations. So, we’ve created a series of virtual one-hour programs to give you the tools you need strengthen your organization’s DEIA within your operations and outreach. We have a roster of great speakers who will share their expertise and answer your questions. Best of all, we’ll cap off the series with a full-day DEIA in the Arts in Anne Arundel County Conference in August!

About Deena Kilmon: Deena Kilmon is the Director of Engagement for The Arc, where she creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, and their families, to connect to resources and engage with the community. The mission of The Arc is equity and access and for everyone to be included in the community of their choosing in meaningful ways. Prior to joining The Arc in 2018, Deena served as a Project Manager for Easton Economic Development Corporation. She brings robust experience in marketing having spent four years as an Account Executive at Effectv (formerly Comcast Spotlight), helping local businesses affordably and effectively market themselves through digital media. Deena serves on the board of Directors at the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce as a member-at-large, serving on their IDEA committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) and the Women's Leadership Roundtable. She has served on numerous boards of non-profits with the consistent effort to bring equity and opportunity to her community and is the founder of Inclusive Easton. 

Personal notes: She lives in Easton MD with her husband Steve Kilmon and is the proud mom of two girls. In her spare time, she enjoys watercolors, jewelry making and kayaking. Her arts experience includes ArtReach Director for 4 years at the esteemed Academy Arts Museum in Easton, MD, bringing the arts to people of all ages and abilities through this program. She co-founded Ouvert gallery in St. Michaels MD (now closed) and has sold her work in various local galleries. She also maintains a personal facebook page "ddkilmon designs" where some of her work is featured.