What You Need to Know for 2022

A  Seminar for Eastern Washington Event Organizers

Karen Hanan, a member of the Governor’s cabinet, has helped guide us through the pandemic, updating us with the latest stage regulations for events. She’ll look into her Crystal Ball during this seminar and let us know what we may need to look out for going forward. Also, hear from event organizers who have been able to hold events and what they have learned from their experiences.

Via Zoom

11:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Planning for 2022; and Funding Opportunities for Event Organizers

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

The only thing that is certain is that our future is uncertain. Karen Hanan of the Washington States Arts Commission (Executive Director) and the Governor’s Cabinet will update us on the future of COVID regulations, and on funding opportunities for festival and event organizers that will come under the purview of the Arts Commission.

Karen Hanan, Washington States Art Commission, member of Governor’s Cabinet

2021 Washington Event Success Stories

11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

Many events have had to cancel during the past year – hear from event producers who were able to stage their events in Western Washington this summer.

Peggy Doering, Spokane Valleyfest

Carl Jensvold, Ellensburg Rodeo

Amy McGuffin, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, Bite of the Burg

Future WFEA Events and Awards for Event Organizers

12:30 - 12:45 p.m.

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director, Washington Festivals and Events Association