Events

76th Annual Conference for Community Arts Education

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The 76th annual Conference for Community Arts Education will take place October 30 - November 2, 2013, in Chicago, IL.

Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) Seminar

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) class of 2013 convenes for a five-day seminar at Bryn Mawr College (Philadelphia, PA).

Using Crowd-Funding to Engage Your Community

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On June 26 the National Guild will be hosting an event for our New York Metro Chapter members to explore the potential of Kickstarter as another fundraising and community engagement tool for community arts education programs.

Fundamentals of Effective Creative Aging Programs

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Research indicates that community-based, creative arts programs can improve the health and well-being of older people and their communities.

Member Benefits Webinar

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Guild Member Benefits Webinar and learn how you and your team can make the most of your organization's affiliation with the National Guild.

Creative Aging Webinar #3: Sustaining and Deepening Your Creative Aging Program

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us to learn how to sustain and deepen your creative aging program through developing a network of partners within the aging services sector, documenting your impact, raising awareness, and broadening your base of support.

Deadline to Submit a Proposal for the 2013 Conference

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

May 22, 2013, is the deadline to submit a proposal for the 76th annual Conference for Community Arts Education. You may propose a full session, a topic, a speaker, or a site visit.

Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) Class of 2013 Announcement

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) Class of 2013.

Creative Aging Webinar #2: Recruiting Older Adults

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Effective techniques for communicating and connecting with older adults often differ from techniques used to reach younger people. So, how can you ensure that a steady group of older people participate in your programs?

MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grant Application Deadline

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The National Guild has received a $275,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to continue the MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Program. Applications are due Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Collegiate Divisional Conference Call: Implementing Online Registration & Classroom Management Solutions

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Please join your Collegiate Divisional school colleagues in a conference call meeting about online registration and classroom management solutions

Conference Proposal Orientation

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We'd like to hear from you as we plan our 76th annual Conference for Community Arts Education, to be presented Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2013 in Chicago!

2013 Benchmarking Survey Completion Deadline

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve launched our 2013 Benchmarking Survey and invite all Full members of the Guild to participate. (Deadline: April 30)

Live Webcast: More Than the Sum of Its Parts

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for a live webcast of More Than the Sum of Its Parts: Collaboration & Sustainability in Arts Education, on Friday, April 26 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM EDT.

West Coast Chapter Meeting - San Francisco

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join with your colleagues in the West Coast Chapter (CA, NV, HI) for a regional meeting at the Community Music Center of San Francisco.

Webinar: Teaching Artists: Independent Contractors or Employees?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Many arts education organizations rely on part-time teaching artists, but are these artist-educators employees or independent contractors? The answer is: it depends.

MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grants Online Orientation for Prospective Applicants

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An Online Orientation for prospective applicants to the MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grant Program is scheduled for 1:00PM -2:00PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 17. The orientation is optional.

2013 Benchmarking Survey Orientation Webinar

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us Wednesday, April 17 for the 2013 Benchmarking Survey Orientation.

2013 Conference Program Planning Meeting

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The kick-off program planning meeting for the 2013 Conference for Community Arts Education in Chicago will be held from 10:00am to 11:45am on Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) Application Deadline

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Applications for the 2013 Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) are due April 11.

Northeast Chapter Meeting

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join your colleagues from the Northeast Chapter Friday, April 5, for our spring chapter meeting! The meeting will be held at Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT.

Creative Aging Webinar #1: Finding Stories: The Search for Meaning in Later Life

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we examine the theoretical bases and practical applications of storytelling, reminiscence and life review techniques in a variety of artistic disciplines. Part one of a three part webinar series.

West Coast Chapter Meeting - Valencia

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join with members of the West Coast Chapter (CA, NV, HI) for a regional chapter meeting at CalArts Community Arts Partnership.

New York Metro Chapter Meeting

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The next New York Metro Chapter Meeting will take place at Diller-Quaile School of Music on Thursday, March 21st, 9:30am-12:30pm.

CAELI Applicant Orientation Webinar

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Reserve your spot for the CAELI Applicant Orientation Webinar to learn more about the Guild's seven-month leadership development program and how to apply.

Central Great Lakes Conference Call

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Please join your colleagues from the Central Great Lakes Chapter of the National Guild for Community Arts Education on Thursday, February 28, 1:00PM - 2:00PM ET for a regional conference call.

SphinxCon! Empowering Ideas & Diversity in the Arts

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The National Guild joins other leading national associations as a founding partner of SphinxCon! Empowering Ideas for Diversity in the Arts, to be presented by The Sphinx Organization.

Webinar: 2013 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Application Orientation

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Join us Thursday, January 17 at 1:00PM for a special orientation webinar to learn more about the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards and how to apply. Open only to Guild members and free for your entire team.

Member Benefits Webinar

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Guild Member Benefits Webinar and learn how you and your team can make the most of your organization's affiliation with the National Guild.

Central Great Lakes Conference Call

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join the National Guild for Community Arts Education and your colleagues from the Central Great Lakes region for a conference call meeting on Wednesday, August 15, at 12:00PM ET.

Webinar: Sustaining & Deepening Your Creative Aging Programming

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are offering the Creative Aging Webinar Series exclusively to organizations that applied for a 2012 MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program Grant. This webinar will address how to sustain and deepen your creative aging program through developing a network of partners within the aging services sector, documenting your impact, raising awareness, and broadening your base of support.

Webinar: Finding the Stories: The Search for Meaning in Later Life

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are offering the Creative Aging Webinar Series exclusively to organizations that applied for a 2012 MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program Grant. This webinar will examine the theoretical bases and practical applications of storytelling, reminiscence and life review techniques in a variety of artistic disciplines.

Northwest Chapter Symposium

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join your colleauges from the Northwest region for the Northwest Chapter Symposium, a full day professional development and networking event at the University of Puget Sound Community Music Department in Tacoma, WA.

Community Arts Education Leadership Institute Seminar

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) class of 2012 will convene July 17 - 21 for an intensive, leadership development seminar at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania.

Fundraising Lab: First Workshop

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The first of two Fundraising Lab workshops will focus on the theory and practice of fundraising and organizational development with an emphasis on practical tips.

Registration Deadline: The Fundraising Lab

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Fundraising Lab: Broadening the Base, Increasing Income is designed to help leadership teams from NYC nonprofit arts education organizations raise more money. Deadline: June 15.

Western Great Lakes Chapter Meeting

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join the National Guild and your colleagues from the Western Great Lakes region for June Rejuvenation Day, a free, full-day professional development event on June 8. Registration deadline: June 4.

Grant Application Deadline: MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grants

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Application deadline for the 2012-2012 MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Grants

Eastern Great Lakes Chapter Meeting

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Eastern Great Lakes chapter of the National Guild will convene at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, on Friday, April 27.

West Coast Chapter Meeting

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The West Coast Chapter will convene for the second time this spring on Friday, April 20, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for Strategies for Building Enrollment: The National Guild for Community Arts Education Mid-Atlantic Chapter Mini Conference, on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Trappe, PA.

Powerful Partnerships: Increasing Access to Arts Education Through Collaboration

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Guild will present the two-day training institute, Powerful Partnerships: Increasing Access Arts Education Through Collaboration, April 19 & 20, 2012, in New York City.

Northwest Chapter Conference Call

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Northwest Chapter will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 11AM. RSVP by April 10th.

Northeast Chapter Meeting

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Northeast Chapter will convene for a full day professional development and networking opportunity on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Indian Hill Music School in Littleton, MA.

Informational Conference Call: Partners in Arts Education Grants

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A conference call to review the guidelines with prospective applicants is scheduled for 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Community Arts Education Leadership Institute Application Deadline

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Community Arts Education Leadership Institute provides an intensive, transformative experience through which current and aspiring leaders advance their skills be engaging with top leadership trainers and nationally known practitioners. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2012.

Conference for Community Arts Education Planning Meeting

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Guild for Community Arts Education, Big Thought and the Texas Comission on the Arts are pleased to invite you to the kick-off program planning meeting for the 2012 Conference for Community Arts Education in Dallas.

New York Metro Chapter Meeting

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The next New York Metro Chapter meeting will take place at Diller-Quaile School of Music on Thursday, March 22, 9:30AM-12:30PM.

Northwest Chapter Conference Call

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Northwest Chapter will be hosting a conference call on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00AM - 12:00PM (PT). Please RSVP by February 16th.

Engaging Adolescents Institute

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

High-quality arts education programs can address adolescents' developmental needs by supporting the acquisition of artistic and life skills, positive self-image, and a sense of belonging.

West Coast Chapter Meeting

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, February 16, 2012, the West Coast Chapter will conduct their first chapter meeting of the year at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music from 2:00PM - 5:00PM. Please RSVP by February 13 if you plan to attend.

Registration Deadline: Engaging Adolescents Institute

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Register February 10 for the Engaging Adolescents Institute and save. This is also the last day for advance registration. Onsite registration will open at the Music Center of Los Angeles County prior to the Institute on February 17, 2012.

Western Great Lakes Conference Call

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us on Tuesday, January 31th at 10:30AM (CST) for a 90 minute planning call.

Early Registration Deadline: Engaging Adolescents Institute

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference Call

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Guild for Community Arts Education is hosting a chapter-wide conference call Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00am (EST).

Creative Aging Program Application Deadline

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MetLife Foundation and the National Guild for Community Arts Education are pleased to announce the 2012 Creative Aging Program.

Creative Aging Informational Conference Call

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Informational conference call for prospective applicants.

The Conference for Community Arts Education

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Conference will be held November 10-12 at the Sheraton Boston in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA, with pre-conference institutes on November 9.

Pre-Conference: Tapping Potential: Arts Learning in Later Life

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Presented by the National Center for Creative Aging, this highly interactive seminar will focus on how arts learning fuels human development in later life.

Pre-Conference: Building Your Major Donor Program

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

How can community-based arts education organizations offset cuts in government grants and stagnating foundation funding to secure the resources they need to increase access to the arts.

Pre-Conference: Arts In Education Partnership Institute

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

True partnerships, characterized by mutual understanding and commitment, collaborative planning, and shared responsibility and accountability, have powerful, long term effects on students, faculty, institutions, and communities.

Pre-Conference: Engaging Adolescents Institute

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

High-quality arts education programs can address adolescents' developmental needs by supporting the acquisition of artistic and life skills, positive self-image, and a sense of belonging.

On-Site Conference Registration Opens

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Register on-site starting November 9th at the Sheraton Boston for the 74th annual Conference for Community Arts Education.

Southern Chapter "Brown Bag Lunch" Conference Call

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Southern Chapter of the National Guild for Community Arts Education is hosting a chapter-wide "brown bage lunch" conference call on Friday, September 30th, at 12:00PM (EST).

Conference Financial Aid Application Deadline

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Apply by September 16, 2011, to receive Financial Aid for the Conference for Community Arts Education.

Early Bird Registration Deadline

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Register for the Conference for Community Arts Education before August 10, 2011, to receive a special Early Bird reduced rate.

Community Arts Education Leadership Institute

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Community Arts Education Leadership Institute (CAELI) provides an intensive, transformative experience through which current and aspiring leaders advance their skills by engaging with top leadership trainers and nationally-renowned practitioners. The seven-month program includes a five-day seminar at Drexel University, advanced assignments, a 360-degree feedback process, and follow-up coaching.