About

We support a stronger creative economy in Philadelphia.

Arts, culture and the creative economy contribute to Philadelphia’s vibrancy and livability. They also generate more than $4 billion in economic activity and more than 50,000 jobs. The Arts + Business Council is dedicated to ensuring the success of Philadelphia’s creative economy through leadership development programs, events and volunteer opportunities that help make the sector more productive, impactful and inclusive.

Mission

To foster collaboration and exchange between the creative and business communities for the social and economic benefit of the Greater Philadelphia region.

Vision

The Greater Philadelphia region has a competitive advantage among U.S. cities because of the beneficial exchange between our region’s creative and business communities.

Meet the Team

Diana Lind

Executive Director

(215) 790-3833
[email protected]

Diana is a writer, frequent public speaker, and champion of the creative economy, specializing in urban policy and non-profit management. Diana leads the Arts + Business Council’s strategy and programs in addition to managing the Advisory Board.

Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson

Programs Manager, Creative Community Leadership Development

(215) 790-3827
[email protected]

Elizabeth (Liz) is an art appreciator, implementer, and process investigator. She is passionate about mixed race identity, inclusive and empowering leadership, nonprofit management, and professional development. She also serves on the Arts Administrators of Color Network’s Board of Directors.