Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) educates diverse audiences on visual culture with an emphasis on American Art, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and gold and other precious substances through conferences, webinars, publications, and exhibitions. Marrying a focus on authenticity, artisanry, and materials with a commitment to sustainability and our collective obligation to the planet and to one another, IAC draws on deep connections in each realm of inquiry and builds collaboration throughout each discipline. IAC takes a cross-disciplinary approach and seeks to transcend conventional industry discourse by bringing together representatives from every sector, thought-leaders from varied disciplines, industries, and institutions to initiate dialogue, build community, and challenge all to integrate change without