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January 8, 2008
Guild attends opening of newly renovated Merkin Hall at Kaufman Center: New York, NY
January 12, 2008
Guild attends opening of new MacPhail Center of Music: Minneapolis, MN
January 16, 2008
Guild attends NAMM convention: Anaheim, CA
January 17, 2008
California Regional Meeting & Luncheon at Bass Clef Method Association: Los Angeles, CA
Join your peers to discuss ways California providers might come together for mutual benefit.
The Guild’s California regional meeting will be an exciting opportunity to network, and share information and ideas, with a host of community arts education providers throughout California. Ken Cole, the Guild’s program director, will share information about the Guild’s programs and services, and introduce its new Chapter Project Grant Program, designed to support chapter-produced professional development and networking activities.
January 18, 2008
Guild attends AEP meeting: Los Angeles, CA
The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) is a national coalition of arts, education, business, philanthropic and government organizations that demonstrate and promote the essential role of the arts in the learning and development of every child and in the improvement of America's schools.
January 23, 2008
GUILDNews Winter 2008 released
Guildnotes, our quarterly newsletter, has expanded to include feature articles and interviews that offer practical guidance, insights and research into emerging trends from community arts education practitioners and scholars, and experts in marketing and development, leadership and governance, partnerships and more.In our latest issue, Liz Lerman and Chike Nwoffiah discuss issues of multiculturalism and diversity in community arts education, and D. Jean Hester offers expert advice on internet marketing.
January 24, 2008
Guild Member E-Bulletin launched
The Guild’s bi-monthly member e-bulletin features time sensitive information such as grant applications, professional development and employment opportunities, and advocacy issues.
January 28, 2008
Executive Committee Meeting: New York, NY
January 31, 2008
Chapter Project Grant proposal deadline
The Chapter Project Grant Program supports chapter-led professional development projects. Grants of up to $1,000 will support activities that A) serve the professional development, networking and information needs of Guild members; B) strengthen relationship between Guild members; and C) raise awareness about the Guild amongst non-members and serve as “points of entry” to introduce non-members to the Guild. For further details, click here.
January 31, 2008
Member Referral program offer ends
Help build the diversity and scope of our dynamic network and make new connections by actively encouraging your peers in community arts education to join the Guild! Details available here.
February 1, 2008
Guild attends AEP Steering Committee meeting: Washington, D.C.
February 8, 2008
2008 National Conferene planning meeting at Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
On February 8, the Guild met with more than 50 representatives from 40+ community arts education organizations at the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia to begin planning the 2008 Conference for Community Arts Education. We were thrilled by the large and diverse turnout as well as the quality of the recommendations and ideas we received. To view the meeting notes, click here. To learn more about how to get involved, click here.
February 15, 2008
Chapter Project Grant recipients announced
The Chapter Project Grant Program supports chapter-led professional development projects. Grants of up to $1,000 will support activities that A) serve the professional development, networking and information needs of Guild members; B) strengthen relationship between Guild members; and C) raise awareness about the Guild amongst non-members and serve as “points of entry” to introduce non-members to the Guild. Click here for more information on our grantees . For information on regional Chapters, click here.
February 29, 2008
New York Metro Chapter meeting at Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory: Flushing, NY
Please join the New York Metro Chapter as they meet at the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music in Flushing, Queens. Click here for details.
March 13, 2008
Guidelines released for MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education grant program
The goal of the Partners program is to enhance arts learning in K-12 Public Schools by supporting exemplary Community School of the Arts/Public School partnerships that serve large numbers of public school students during the school day and A) exemplify best practices in creating and sustaining effective partnerships; B) provide pedagogically-sound arts education experiences; C) prioritize student learning and achievement; and D) address national, state, and/or local arts education standards. Form more information, click here.
March 14-15, 2008
Guild board meeting: New York, NY
March 26-30, 2008
Guild to represent community arts education at Aging in America Conference: Washington, D.C.
March 31, 2008
Regional D.C. Meeting at the Sitar Arts Center: Washington, D.C.
The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts will be in Washington, D.C. on March 31 as a National Cosponsor of Arts Advocacy Day. If you are attending this event, please join us for an informal breakfast meeting. The Guild meeting will be held from 8:30 - 10:00 AM on Monday, March 31 at the Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC, 20009. Click here for more info.
March 31-April 1, 2008
Guild Participates as National Co-Sponsor in Arts Advocacy Day: Washington, D.C.
As a national co-sponsor, the Guild will participate in all Arts Advocacy Day events, and be involved in planning and shaping the advocacy message and contents of the Congressional Arts Handbook, which is distributed to every Congressional office in Capitol Hill.
April 11, 2008
Northeast Chapter meeting: Hingham, MA
As a 2008 Chapter Project grant recipient, the Northeast Chapter will present a workshop entitled “Arts & Aging Programming: Philosophy to Reality,” which will provide an intensive professional development opportunity for executive directors, program directors, marketing staff, development staff and faculty, while engaging personnel at a higher level of understanding of the community arts education field beyond day-to-day operations. The workshop will be led by Donna Bost-White, Director of Arts Education, New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The event will take place on Friday, April 11at the South Shore Conservatory (Hingham Campus) and begins with a brief business meeting and chapter update. Click here to view the workshop outline, meeting agenda, and directions to South Shore Conservatory.
April 11, 2008
Western Great Lakes Chapter meeting: Minneapolis, MN
The Western Great Lakes Chapter will meet to tour MacPhail’s new facilities, discuss Friends Circle models, arts & aging programs and financial/ registration software. Click here for meeting details & information.
April 12, 2008
Central Great Lakes Chapter meeting: Cleveland, OH
Join the Central Great Lakes Chapter for a regional meeting like no other… plan to attend, bring your staff and bring students to participate in a day of artistic experiences, useful professional development opportunities, networking, performances and FUN! We are planning a full experience with two different tracks during the day. Participating students will have the opportunity to explore some of Cleveland’s exciting arts organizations and educational institutions. School administrators will participate in professional development opportunities and visit area institutions to hear about new and exciting partnerships. Together we will enjoy a performance by outstanding students from our member schools and close the day with a special dinner and attendance at B-W’s Piano Gala benefit event. Click to view invitation.
April 14, 2008
New York Metro Chapter Faculty Professional Development Seminar: New York, NY
The Chapter’s Faculty Professional Development Seminar will offer teaching artists the opportunity to participate in workshops on working with students with special needs; increasing communication & motivation amongst students, families, schools and instructors; and responding to cognitive, emotional and physical developmental needs of students. Presenters include Dr. Patricia Bower Clinical Associate Professor of Management Communication, Stern School of Business New York University and Dr. Robert Landy, Director of the Drama Therapy Program New York University. The event will take place on April 14 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, NY. Click here to view the flier.
April 23, 2008
GUILDNotes spring issue released
Guildnotes, our quarterly newsletter, has expanded to include feature articles and interviews that offer practical guidance, insights and research into emerging trends from community arts education practitioners and scholars, and experts in marketing and development, leadership and governance, partnerships and more.
April 30, 2008
New York Metro Chapter meeting: Tenafly, NJ
Members of the New York Metro Chapter will meet on Wednesday April 30th from 10:00am-12:00pm, hosted by the Thurnauer School of Music at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. All are welcome to participate! Please click here for more information.
