National Guild for Community Arts Education

We're less than a week away from our final Summer Double Feature! Join Amber Hamilton next Wednesday, September 11 at 1:00 PM EST as she speaks about how we sustain ourselves through uncertainty!

Register here: https://nationalguild.org/events/remaining-encouraged-and-in-courage-with-amber-ham

🌟 We're excited to partner with Instrumentl to bring members a free grant workshopping webinar!

🗓️ Join Rachel Fidler Cannella, Events & Community Manager, on Monday September 16, as she shares the ROI framework to strategically align your grant-seeking with your organization's mission and vision. Learn how to prioritize grant opportunities to maximize your impact.

🙌 Learn more and register: https://nationalguild.org/events/your-2024-grant-strategy-how-to-save-time-win

We're excited to welcome back our 2024 Conference keynote Amber Hamilton for the final installment of our Summer Keynote Double-Feature!

Join us on September 11 at 1 PM EST with Amber Hamilton, whose inspiring talk "Remaining Encouraged and In Courage: How We Will Rise Through Uncertain Times" will explore how we find strength, hope, and courage together.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/46TH6So

We’re walking toward a Beautiful Evolution!

Wrapping up the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education with an unforgettable 4th day dedicated to building inclusive cultures and economies! 🌍✨ Through theater site visits in Washington DC and insightful workshops & panels, we dove deep into creating spaces that welcome diversity in every form. Special congratulations to Paul Babcock and Madaha Kinsey-Lamb, the esteemed recipients of the Duffie Adelson Award for their incredible Lifelong Achievements in Community Arts Education. 🏆 The day was further enriched by Tsaitami Duchicela’s mesmerizing performance and Amber Hamilton’s powerful keynote, “Laughing to Keep from Crying,” sparking an empowering conversation for leaders in our space. The dialogue continued with a thought-provoking Q&A led by Durrell Cooper, wrapping up the discussions beautifully. The conference concluded on a high note with the unveiling of the Guild’s new Branding, symbolizing a Beautiful Evolution in the Arts, complemented by a special giveaway of commemorative bags featuring both the original and new branding. What a perfect ending to an extraordinary four days of learning, advocacy, and community building. Here’s to the future of Community Arts Education!

Time is ticking! Don't miss out on this year's Conference for Community Arts Education, the first since 2019. There's one more day left to register to join us in DC! It's going to be an unforgettable experience. Register now: https://ow.ly/XRNx50R3OAS

If you haven't registered for the conference yet, you've got a little more time to make it happen! We've just announced a registration extension. Registration for the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education, happening in Washington, DC, will now close on Thursday, March 28th.

In case you missed it, we have multiple registration tiers to ensure that you are able to join us in DC at a price that you feel comfortable with. If you are a Guild member already, you get even more tiers to access!

Register now: https://ow.ly/y0zO50QYhzo

Don't miss out! Space is limited for our exclusive site visits, offering a chance to experience the heart of DC's thriving community arts scene.

Here's a glimpse of what site visits await:

- Unleash Creativity: Explore how organizations like Levine Music at THEARC and Dance Place collaborate with community partners to provide holistic arts experiences for their students.

- History Comes Alive: Step back in time at the Anacostia Community Museum, a historic institution dedicated to amplifying and empowering community voices.

- Art for All: Speak with the team and artists of Art Enables, Washington's only studio and gallery empowering self-taught visual artists with disabilities.

- Spark Dialogue: See how Imagination Stage utilizes their Theater for Change program to spark crucial conversations about difficult social topics.

- Behind the Scenes at the Kennedy Center: Gain access to the renowned Kennedy Center, and connect with staff and artists leading the charge in social change through the performing arts.

Secure your spot today by registering for the conference today! https://ow.ly/oov250QXkOH

Our Final Friday 🌟Spotlight🌟 Don't miss these amazing sessions and speakers and make sure you register before our March 22 deadline! Learn more and and register https://ow.ly/GTJ250QUMRI

We’re pleased to announce Amber Hamilton as Friday’s 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education keynote speaker! She joins our keynote lineup featuring Prentis Hemphill, Dr. Nicole Truesdell, and Susan Magsamen!

Amber Hamilton has over 25 years of experience as a business trailblazer, coach, and trainer with expertise in leadership strategies and nonprofit management.

About the Keynote: Laughing To Keep From Crying
You are not alone. You are not making this up. You will be OK. This idealistic mission you took on to help young people activate their creative genius can also be the thing that makes you question why you didn't just go to dental school like your mother suggested. But we are in this together, and during this session, we'll find some humor in our frustrations, talk about how we can hold each other up, and wish a lifetime of midterm grant reports on our enemies.

Register and join us in DC! https://ow.ly/UEiV50QTlaY

Today’s 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 features a few of Friday morning’s fantastic sessions. You don’t want to be the only one missing out on the 40+ sessions happening at 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education.

We hope to see you in April! Registration closes on March 22: https://ow.ly/h4RS50QSPHb

The countdown is on! Registration closes on March 22. Still not convinced you need to be in DC? Check out today’s 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 featuring these dynamic sessions appearing at the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education.

Learn more and register now before March 22! https://ow.ly/WFPn50QP0Ig

Community Arts Activated Part III: Effective Arts Ed Leadership During Advocacy Day and Beyond 🎨

Join us for the third of our three-part webinar series on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 1-2 PM EST. This session is for all arts education leaders and supporters ready to make a difference.

Discover strategies for impactful advocacy during the Guild's Advocacy Day during the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education in April and learn how to champion arts education leadership in your community. This is your chance to connect, learn, and prepare to advocate effectively on the Hill and beyond.

Register here: https://ow.ly/60nv50QOSKm

Our Friday 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 covers a lot of ground! You don’t want miss these sessions in April at the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education. We’ve got workshops, case studies, strategy sessions, and more.

Come hang out in DC and enjoy days of amazing sessions! It's. not too late. Learn more and register now before March 22: https://ow.ly/WFPn50QP0Ig

These amazing conference sessions just keep coming! Today's 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 highlight a stellar block of sessions and speakers presenting this year!

Don't miss out, join our movement to reimagine community arts education! Learn more and register now before March 22: https://conferenceforcommunityartsed2024.cventevents.com/

🌟 Exciting Leadership Opportunity! 🌟

Introducing the Leadership Transformation Cohort under the newly renamed Community Arts Education Leadership and Intercultural Institute (CAELII) from June to November 2024. This unique program is designed for both seasoned and emerging leaders in community arts education to deeply explore leadership through self-reflection and transformation.

🔹 Features: 5-day retreat, peer-mentoring, follow-up coaching
🔹 Limited to 26 spots

Applications are open until April 22nd. Don’t miss your chance to grow and transform your leadership. Apply now! https://www.tfaforms.com/5114031

If you missed it, we are dropping 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 posts highlighting the amazing sessions you'll get to take advantage of at the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education!

Don't miss these sessions and join our movement to reimagine community arts education! Learn more and register via https://conferenceforcommunityartsed2024.cventevents.com/

🔊Get ready to transform your approach to community arts education!

This Friday, our 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 shares groundbreaking sessions designed to empower you to create a thriving human-centered arts space.

Don't miss these powerful sessions and join the movement to reimagine community arts education! Learn more and register https://ow.ly/uJnT50QJJCY

Browse though our next 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 featuring some exciting new sessions and speakers you can only find all together at the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education!

Learn more and register to meet these amazing speakers at our conference! https://ow.ly/G3bC50QHuyw

We're dedicated to making the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education accessible to everyone. Check out these fantastic savings options:

🌟 Conference Ambassador Program: Dive into the heart of the conference by becoming an Ambassador. Apply now to help with logistics and ensure a fantastic experience for all.

🌟 Student Discount: Are you a student? Grab your discounted rate now!

🌟 Teaching Artist Scholarship: We're offering scholarships to support the incredible work of teaching artists. Don't miss this chance to reduce your conference costs.

🌟 Member Discount: Members of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, we've got special pricing just for you.

Time is ticking. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register now and secure your spot at a lower cost! https://ow.ly/nO3850QIxvy

Check out our first 🌟Spotlight on Five🌟 for our 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education!

🔊 Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we'll be highlighting 5 exciting sessions you won't want to miss. Browse through our sessions and speakers to get a glimpse of what's to come!

🗓️ Learn more https://ow.ly/SV8Z50QHuf9 and don't miss out on a chance to learn from and with community arts leaders from around the country!

🌟 Become a Conference Ambassador! 🌟 Looking for a cost-effective way to dive into the 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education? Apply now to become an ambassador! Not only will you get to experience the conference in full, but you'll also be compensated at $20/hour for your valuable contributions.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to an unforgettable conference experience. Apply here: https://ow.ly/imLC50QGT8C

🌟 Dive into our 2024 Conference for Community Arts Education schedule and get excited about the 40+ sessions we have lined up! From innovative workshops to enlightening keynotes, meet the brilliant minds leading each session. Don’t miss your chance join this transformative experience. Register now and join us in DC! https://ow.ly/lWAC50QFS4s

Join us next week for part two of our Community Arts Activated advocacy webinar series, crafted to empower leaders and advocates in community arts education! Get ready for a vibrant discussion on arts education policy that shapes the landscape for community arts educators featuring these amazing speakers. You don't need to have attended part one to join! RSVP: https://ow.ly/q6qk50QCtIn

🎉 Get ready for an incredible conference experience! Join us in DC this April for keynotes that promise to inspire, inform, and ignite! Don't miss out on talks from Prentis Hemphill, Dr. Nicole Truesdell, and Susan Magsamen! That's just a preview of what's to come. Register now to secure your spot and stay tuned for more updates! Register and learn more: https://conferenceforcommunityartsed2024.cventevents.com

"While traditional mental health care is critical, it is also clear that, in times of crisis, people often seek out the arts and creative practices." Check out this awesome article on the power of community arts in trauma recovery.

The Role of Community Arts in Trauma Recovery Arts and creative practices can help communities as well as individuals.

✨ Reflecting on Our 2023 DMV Town Halls ✨

Only a few months ago, we hosted a number of Town Halls that brought together vibrant voices of community arts educators and leaders. These gatherings were a dynamic space for sharing insights, discussing challenges, and envisioning the future.

Click to see moments from each city and read more about our learnings from these beautiful community gatherings: https://ow.ly/MYzK50QvFUS

Your voices are shaping our future and we're gearing up for an amazing 2024 National Conference in April! Stay connected, become a member, and meet us in DC!

[DC/Baltimore Photo Credit: Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, Flutist / M3 Mitchell Media & Marketing, LLC]