- CONFERENCE: NOV 8-10, 2007
PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES: NOV 7, 2007 - REGISTRATION
Financial Aid
Applying for Financial Assistance from the National Guild
Limited need-based financial aid is available through the National Guild. Applicants may request up to 50% of registration fees for the Conference and Pre-Conference Institutes. We regret that we cannot fund travel, lodging or other expenses. The application deadline is September 14, 2007. Download Financial Aid Application and Instructions (pdf).
Discount for New Member Schools
Organizations that join the Guild as Full members in 2007 receive a discount of 50% off of one full conference registration (we regret we cannot offer discounts on Pre-Conference Institutes or single-day registrations). To take advantage of the discount, check the “First Representative of a New Member School” box on the registration form, deduct 50% from your conference registration fee, and complete a membership application for your organization.
A Strategy for Raising Funds at Home
Many conference delegates have successfully raised funds to underwrite their participation in the conference. Board members and donors interested in your organization’s future should be approached first. By articulating what you will learn at the conference and how you will apply this knowledge upon returning home, you can help these supporters understand the value of investing in your professional development. Remember that you’re asking not just for yourself but for your organization, which will benefit from your participation in the conference. This strategy really works—try it!
Work Study
The National Guild employs volunteers to staff many conference functions. Volunteers receive a ½ day registration for every ½ day worked. To learn more, contact Kelly McHugh at the Guild.
Special Opportunity for Los Angeles County Arts Commission Grantees
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission will provide a limited number of partial subsidy scholarships to its grantees (OGP levels I, II, and 2.5 in good standing) through its Organizational Grant Program (OGP). Through this scholarship fund, participants can apply for a partial scholarship (distributed as a reimbursement) upon receipt of a proof of conference attendance and a conference evaluation. Please visit www.lacountyarts.org for an application form or contact John Arroyo, Leadership and Community Development Coordinator at (213) 202-5942 or jarroyo@arts.lacounty.gov. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
Other Sources of Financial Aid
Many arts agencies and foundations provide funding in their service areas to attend events such as the Conference for Community Arts Education. We encourage you to contact your state and local arts agencies regardless of whether they are listed below.
State and Local Art Agency Scholarships
Many state and local arts agencies offer scholarships for people in their service areas to attend professional development and networking events. Assistance is often in the form of registration or travel subsidies. Subsidy opportunities are listed below in alphabetical order by state. Check back often, as a list of participating organizations, along with contact information and application deadlines, will be updated on a regular basis.
*Please note that each organization has its own application deadline and limitations.
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Mitch Menchaca, Director of Local Arts Development
T 602.229.8229
F 602.256.0282
mmenchaca@azarts.gov
www.azarts.gov
Delaware Division of the Arts
Susan Salkin, Deputy Director
T 302.577.8278
F 302.577.6561
delarts@state.de.us
http://www.artsdel.org/
Georgia Council for the Arts
Jhai James, Public Relations & Information Officer
T 404-685-2784
jjames@gaarts.org
http://www.gaarts.org/programs_artsservices.asp
Maryland State Arts Council
Bonita Bush
F 410.767.6476
bbush@msac.org
www.msac.org
Missouri Arts Council
Donald Rice, Program Specialist
T 314-340-6845
donald.rice@ded.mo.gov
http://www.missouriartscouncil.org/html/applications/applications.shtml
Montana Arts Council
Kristin Han Burgoyne
T 406.444.6449
khan@mt.gov
www.art.mt.gov
Nevada Arts Council
Gary Margolis, Arts in Education Program Coordinator
T 775.687.7119
gtmargol@clan.lib.nv.us
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts/programs/artsedu/betagrant.htm
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Judy Rigmont, Community Arts Coordinator
T 603. 271.0794
Judy.L.Rigmont@dcr.nh.gov
http://www.nh.gov/nharts/grants/minigrants.htm
The North Carolina Arts Council
Linda Bamford
Arts in Education Director
T 919/807-6502
F 919/807-6532
linda.bamford@ncmail.net
http://www.ncarts.org
North Dakota Council on the Arts
Amy Schmidt
T 701.328.7594
F 701.328.7595
amschmid@nd.gov
www.nd.gov/arts
Ohio Arts Council
Katherine L. Eckstrand, Community Development Director
T 614.466.2613
F 614.728.2241
katherine.eckstrand@oac.state.oh.us
www.oac.state.oh.us
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Brian Rogers, Deputy Executive Director
717.787.6883 717.783.2538
brogers@state.pa.us
www.pacouncilonthearts.org
South Dakota Arts Council
Dennis Holub, Executive Director
T 605.773.3301
sdac@state.sd.us
http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/grantsorgs.htm
Tennessee Arts Commission
Rod Reiner, Deputy Director
T 615.741.2093
Rod.Reiner@state.tn.us
http://www.arts.state.tn.us/
Texas Commission on the Arts
Anina Moore
T 512.936.6573
F 512.475.2699
anina.moore@arts.state.tx.us
www.arts.state.tx.us
Vermont Arts Council
Sonia Rae, Community Program Manager
T 802.828.5425
srae@vermontartscouncil.org
www.vermontartscouncil.org
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Cathy Welborn, Program Coordinator
T 804.225.3132
Cathy.welborn@arts.virginia.gov
www.arts.virginia.gov
Washington State Arts Commission
Bitsy Bidwell
Community Arts Development Manager
Accessibility Coordinator
T 360.586.2421
bitsyb@arts.wa.gov
http://www.arts.wa.gov/