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Adrian Madison Cario

Executive Director, Wharton San Francisco

Over the past two decades, Adrian Madison Cario has become a leader in the creative and education sectors by pairing entrepreneurial vision with non-profit practice. Cario began their career as an artist, designer, community organizer, and environmental scientist. They see the power of art, culture, creativity to change lives. They believe joy and inspiration should not be reserved for the few, but readily accessible to all.

Currently serving as Executive Director of UPenn, Wharton SF, Cario most recently led the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) in Portland, OR. During this period, Cario focused on improving organizational equity and efficiency. To address systemic inequities, they shifted grantmaking to enable a more equitable distribution of resources; and collaborated on the first-ever state-wide collaboration of commercial and non-profit arts organizations, resulting in more than $50 million in CARES Act funding.

Prior to RACC, they served as the inaugural Director for the Office of the Arts at Georgia Tech. They developed unique programs and experiences exploring the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and the arts. A sought-after keynote speaker and panelist, Cario leads transformative workshops on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access around the U.S.

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    Dream Warrior Group provides graceful yet technologically savvy solutions for Arts organizations. The goal-driven services focus on audience and action. As your technology advocate, we will be your ally and can manage and fully implement your online presence. Our services (à la carte or contracted) include: Web site design and development, e-marketing, e-promotion, social media management and optimization. We implement your message in a digital environment.

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    Theatre Manager™ software is used at Theatres, Festivals, Arenas, Performing Arts Centers, Symphony Orchestras, Museums, Educational Institutions, Municipalities, Non-profit and For-profit organizations.

    Key functionalities:
    - Patron & Household CRM
    - Box Office & Internet Sales without 3rd party fees
    - Development & Donation Management
    - Marketing - including email blasts
    - Artist, Staff & Volunteer Management
    - Financial Controls
    - Facility & Project Management

    Since 1985, our experience has been drawn from 100s of venues, with 1000s of users who use Theatre Manager software to track approximately 3/4 of a billion dollars in annual revenue.

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    Ready. Set. Reimagine. DRMTM (dream team) is a national arts + culture team that leads organizations to claim the power of their brand to achieve mission purpose, clarity and capacity. DRMTM’s unique process of brand research + messaging + design builds bold and compelling brands that create vital connections and transform community life.

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    InstantEncore powers over one million patron experiences every year. helps arts and culture organizations thrive. Our two innovative mobile services – Appscension and InsideGuide - breakdown barriers to attendance, increase convenience for patrons, and drive ROI for you.

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    Spektrix is a ticketing, marketing and fundraising solution made specifically for the performing arts. With cloud-based technology and world-class support, Spektrix helps 400+ organizations across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. grow their revenue and deepen patron relationships. We do this through providing a system with frequent and seamless upgrades, sophisticated reporting, and free strategic consultation from experienced arts professionals.

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    The Activity Stream Group envisions a world where live entertainment organizations have the power to create and deliver exceptional experiences for their audiences effortlessly. Drawing on our expertise in live entertainment and innovative technology, we've created a suite of solutions tailored to support live event organizers in every phase of the event lifecycle. From the initial conception of an event to the final settlement, our solutions help you manage your venue, build an audience, and deliver an unforgettable visitor experience.

    With 600+ clients across 20 countries, you will find Activity Stream solutions in many of the world’s largest entertainment capitals. Learn more about our solutions and what we stand for here

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