But at the Palace Theater, located at 19 Utica St., Arts at the Palace challenges that narrative by embracing a model rooted in regional artistry and community-building. Rather than simply purchasing and promoting talent based on national trends, Arts at the Palace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization committed to cultivating it locally. “Instead of functioning as booking agents chasing headlines, we’ve become curators and cultivators of local and regional creative ecosystems,” Howard said. An avid creative writer, Moreira attended Creative Endeavors this summer and shared how it invigorated her collaborative spirit as an artist. Programs like Creative Endeavors are just one part of a broader invitation strategy at Arts at the Palace.