Mark your calendar for our 69th Annual Conference October 31 - November 4, 2006, in Phoenix, AZ!

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68th Annual conference

Thank you to all who participated!  Visit www.nationalguild.org regularly for professional development resources generated by 2005 conference sessions.

October 25–29, 2005
Pittsburgh, PA

The National Guild Conference is North America's most important annual gathering of community-based arts education organizations. This year’s theme, Creative Connections, reflected both the essential role community schools play in developing the artistic potential of their communities and the multitude of networking, skill building, and information exchange opportunities inherent in the conference itself.  The theme also referenced a unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of K-12 arts educators attending the International Network of Schools for the Advancement of Arts Education’s annual convention.  The two conferences were presented side by side at our hotel in Pittsburgh.  Guild delegates were eligible to attend most Network sessions at no additional cost.

OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: HARRY BELAFONTE

2 p.m. Thursday, October 27

Harry Belafonte has been called “the consummate entertainer”—a luminary in every field in which he has participated—a concert singer, a recording artist, and a movie, Broadway and television star and producer.  His work on behalf of human rights is respected around the globe.  His awards and recognitions encompass both worlds—as artist and humanitarian.  More information...

PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES

PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE
An Ecological Approach to Arts Education Partnerships
1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 – 12:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27

Supported by the MetLife Foundation and the Bay & Paul Foundations

Successful partnerships between community arts institutions and public schools are characterized by mutual understanding and commitment, collaborative planning, and joint curriculum and professional development.  They have powerful, long-term effects on students, faculty, institutions and communities.  The goal of the Partners In Excellence Institute is to provide each participant with the tools, training and know-how needed to improve existing partnerships or develop new ones.  This institute was recommended for organizations intending to apply for a 2006-2007 Partners in Arts Education grant.  Get details...

 

CREATIVE AGING : Arts Education for Older Adults
9:00AM – 5:00PM, Wednesday, October 26

Sponsored by NAMM

As life expectancy increases and the Baby Boomers inch toward retirement, Americans increasingly expect to live active lives well into retirement.  New research indicates that active, sustained participation in professionally-led, community-based arts programs can promote health and prevent disease in older adults.  With a commitment to life-long learning in the arts and both faculty and facilities available during the school day—primetime for retirees—many community schools of the arts are well-poised to serve this burgeoning population.  This institute was designed to broaden your perspective and provide practical tools for developing programs of your own.  Get details...

 

CONFERENCE

9:00AM, Thursday, October 27 – 8:00PM, Saturday, October 29

The 68th Annual Conference featured three-dozen workshops, presentations and round-table sessions; plenary sessions; exhibits; performances, and social events.

2005 Conference Program Book

SPECIAL EVENTS

School Tour
An opportunity to tour two of Pittsburgh's leading arts education institutions, the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts High School).

Joint Opening Plenary with Harry Belafonte

Sponsored by Steinway & Sons

Opening Reception
Start the conference surrounded by friends old and new. Mingle, network, connect.

Taste of Pittsburgh Dinners
Peers in the arts education field met for dinner at some of Pittsburgh’s hottest eateries.

Trustees Reception (By Invitation Only)
The perfect opportunity for school trustees to network with peers in a social setting. It was the National Guild’s way of saying “thanks” for the tremendous support trustees provide member schools.  Hosted by the Board of the Trustees of the Center for Theater Arts, Pittsburgh.

Topic Table Breakfast Meetings
Peers exchanged information and insights on a host of topics including financial aid, technology, fund raising, marketing, and more!

Annual Awards Luncheon
The National Guild’s premier annual event, where we honored those whose work has advanced our field. 

Sponsored by Yamaha.

Closing Reception at the Warhol Museum
We celebrated the close of the conference and enjoyed a few last moments with our peers at the world-renowned Warhol Museum.

 

ARTS EDUCATION EXPO

Businesses serving arts education professionals and organizations participated in the Arts Education Expo on-site at the Westin.

 

FINANCIAL AID

A limited amount of need-based financial assistance was available to delegates through the National Guild, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts.  A brief application process was required, and awards could total up to 75 percent of a delegate's registration fees.