Call For Proposals

Present at our 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education in Washington, DC!

Join us as one of our change leaders at our 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education on April 9-12 2024 in Washington DC! 

Influenced by adrienne maree brown’s book, “Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds,” this year's conference, Seeding Fractals: Cultivating Connections, Multiplying Impact hopes to plant the seeds of radical change through our arts education communities like fractals, growing and multiplying our impact.

The theme for the 2024 Conference captures the essence of community arts education: the power of interconnectedness and the exponential potential for positive change. In nature, fractals represent intricate patterns that repeat themselves on various scales, from the smallest leaf to the grandest tree. Similarly, the community arts education sector thrives on fostering connections and relationships that lead to multiplied impact.

We seek session proposals that encompass a wide spectrum of mediums, topics, ideas, and perspectives. Whether you are an arts educator, adminstrator, student, community leader, artist, or advocate, your insights are invaluable in shaping our future. Share your expertise, ignite discussions, and inspire collective action together. Applicants of all ages, art mediums, and community spaces are encouraged to apply.

 

Our Call for Proposals Has Closed 

 

Important Dates: 

Session Deadline: October 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST

Extension: October 6, 2023

Response Given By: November 6, 2023

Conference Dates: April 9-April 12, 2024

 

Download our Call For Proposals Guidelines 

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You can listen to a read through of the guidelines below.   

FAQ: 

What does Seeding Fractals mean? 

In nature, fractals represent intricate patterns that repeat themselves on various scales, from the smallest leaf to the grandest tree. Similarly, the community arts education sector thrives on fostering connections and relationships that lead to multiplied impact.

Seeding Fractals reflects the Guild's commitment to nurturing these connections within the community arts education ecosystem. It acknowledges that every action, no matter how small, has the potential to create a ripple effect, ultimately contributing to a more vibrant and equitable arts education landscape.

Do I need to be a Guild member to submit a proposal? 

No, anyone can submit a proposal and welcome cross-sector partnerships. However, we encourage you to become a member to receive early bird benefits to the conference. 

Do I need to be a DC resident to submit a proposal?

While we are honored to host the conference in DC, our national conference welcomes leaders nationally to be in conversation with each other so that we can move together as a community arts education community.

What type of speaker compensation will be given? 

All sessions will receive a $100 honorarium and complimentary attendance to the conference however travel and lodging are not included in the contract. Any potential barriers to presenting can be sent to conference@nationalguild.org.

What should I know about the sessions? 

 Sessions will be in-person and done on Wednesday April 10 and Friday April 12. Each session will be an hour and 15 minutes long. 

 

Important Dates: 

Session Deadline: October 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST

Response Given By: November 6, 2023

Conference Dates: April 9-April 12, 2024

 

For more information on conference or proposals please email conference@nationalguild.org.