We are thrilled to celebrate the release of Champions for the Arts, the groundbreaking new book by distinguished SPS faculty member, Donna Walker-Kuhne. As the nation’s foremost expert in audience development and community engagement, Donna’s latest work supports arts organizations in fostering genuine, lasting connections with their communities.
Signature Theatre will host a special book signing event featuring a Q&A with Walker-Kuhne:
Book Signing & Celebration
Monday, November 3, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Signature Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street
Building on the success of her beloved first book, Invitation to the Party, Champions for the Arts offers a practical and visionary roadmap for cultivating equitable, inclusive, and diverse community engagement in the arts. This essential guide provides:
- Sustainable, measurable strategies for equitable community engagement.
- Insights into deepening organizational work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Case studies from around the world offering models for building sustainable audiences and membership.
- A practical, visionary approach to community engagement as a vehicle for change.
Donna Walker-Kuhne teaches Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Arts at SPS, a course that can be taken on its own or as part of the Certificate in Arts Management, a program designed to equip arts professionals with the leadership and business skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic arts landscape.
Spring 2026 courses for registration include:
- Development for the Visual and Performing Arts
- Financial Management for the Arts
- Museum and Cultural Organization Leadership in the 21st Century
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Visit the SPS website to browse all continuing education courses.
Questions? Contact us at sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7289
Don’t miss the chance to learn from a true champion for the arts and be part of the movement toward a more inclusive and engaged arts world.