National Guild of Community Schools for the Arts


"It's invigorating to convene with like-minded, passionate arts people to compare and get new ideas."

—Karen Prasser, Solon Center for the Arts

69th Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ
71st ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA, PA, OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 1, 2008
REGISTRATION

Networking & Social Events

Arts Education Expo
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5:30 pm — Saturday, Nov. 1, 12:30 pm
The Arts Education Expo is where leading vendors, manufacturers and community arts education leaders connect. Come find a new registration software package, music technology lab, or art materials supplier. Businesses interested in exhibiting may contact Heather Stickeler, marketing and communications manager, at (212) 268-3337 ext. 10 or heatherstickeler@nationalguild.org. Learn about sponsor, exhibitor, and advertiser opportunities.

Topic Table Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 30, 12:45 — 2:15 pm
Exchange information and insights with your peers while enjoying a savory lunch. Choose from a host
of discussion topics including financial aid programs, facility planning, among others or join a table
of peers from similar organizations (dance, performing arts centers, civic agencies etc..) in other parts of the country .

Opening Night Reception
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5:30 — 7:30 pm
Start the conference celebrating with friends old and new. Explore the Arts Education Expo. Mingle, network, connect.

Taste of Philadelphia Dinners
Thursday, October 30, 7:30 pm
Join your peers as we head out for dinner at some of Philadelphia’s hottest eateries. Choose a restaurant when you check-in at the Conference registration desk. You can choose to join colleagues who work in your discipline, those from similar organizations around the country, or those with similar job functions.

Annual Meeting Breakfast
Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 — 8:45 am
Join us as National Guild leaders report on your national service organization’s recent accomplishments and plans for the future. Help elect the next class of Guild Trustees.

Chapter Luncheons
Friday, Oct. 31, 12:15 — 1:30 pm
Each of the Guild’s 11 regional chapters will meet for lunch to network, conduct chapter elections, and plan chapter activities for the coming year. Chapter luncheons are open to all conference delegates. Come meet peers from your neck of the woods.

Trustees Reception
Friday, Oct. 31, 6:30 — 8:00 pm (by invitation only)
Trustees from member schools are invited to join National Guild leaders for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. It's the National Guild's way of saying "thanks" for the tremendous support trustees provide our member organizations.

Annual Awards Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 10, 12:45 — 2:15 pm
Join us in a celebratory luncheon honoring two exemplary leaders in the field.

Closing Celebration at Settlement Music School
Saturday, Nov. 1, 6:30 — 9:30 pm
Celebrate a successful conference at one of Philadelphia's premier community arts education organizations!