"It's invigorating to convene with like-minded, passionate arts people to compare and get new ideas."
—Karen Prasser, Solon Center for the Arts
- Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, November 11-14, 2009
- REGISTRATION
Networking & Social Events
A Night at the Guthrie
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30pm
See Faith Healer by legendary Irish playwright Brian Friel while visiting the Guthrie Theater's breathtaking three-theater home on the banks of the Mississippi River. The Guthrie is offering conference delegates a special $25 ticket price for this performance. Guthrie Director Joe Dowling will honor Friel’s 80th birthday by returning to his acting roots to star in this intimate, yet powerful play about a single memory shared by faith healer Frank Hardy, his wife Grace and talent manager Teddy. The performance will be followed by a discussion led by Guthrie Director of Education Louise Chalfant.
Tickets for the performance on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. will be available beginning Sunday, July 19. Call the box office at 612.377.2224 and quote price type ‘A61’ to receive this $25 ticket offer. (Not available online.) Dining is available on site at Sea Change, the newest restaurant concept from James Beard Award-winning Chef Tim McKee with a menu focused on sustainable seafood, or at the Level 5 Café, a more casual dining destination featuring core comfort foods and seasonal options from Executive Chef Matt Holmes. Reservations are recommended for Sea Change; call 612.225.6499.
The Guthrie is located at 818 South 2nd Street (at Chicago Avenue), in downtown Minneapolis. It is approximately a 10 minute taxi ride from the Hyatt Regency. Delegates will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the theater. Visit www.guthrietheater.org or call the box office at 612.377.2224 for more information.
Arts Education Expo
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2:15pm- Saturday, Nov. 14, 12:30pm
The Arts Education Expo is where leading vendors, consultants, manufacturers and community arts education leaders connect. Come find a new registration software package, music technology lab, art materials supplier, or management strategy. Businesses interested in exhibiting may contact Heather Ikemire, marketing and communications manager, at (212) 268-3337 ext. 10 or heatherikemire@nationalguild.org.
Learn about opportunities to sponsor, exhibitor, and advertise.
Chapter Luncheons
Thursday, Nov. 12, 1:00 - 2:15pm
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.
Opening Night Reception
Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Start the conference by celebrating with friends old and new. Explore the Arts Education Expo. Mingle, network, connect.
Taste of Minneapolis Dinners
Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 pm
Join your peers as we head out for to sample some of downtown Minneapolis's unique 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. Out of pocket.
Annual Meeting Breakfast
Friday, Nov. 13, 8:00 - 9:45am
Join us as National Guild leaders report on your national service organization's recent accomplishments and plans for the future. Learn about new publications, resources and grant making projects and vote on the new slate of Guild Trustees.
Strategies for Success: Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Luncheon
Friday, Nov. 13, 11:45am - 1:15pm
This dynamic luncheon provides a focused opportunity for you to come together with your peers to address common challenges, build relationships and exchange innovative ideas and solutions.
- Building an alumni program: Lee Koonce, Executive Director, Third Street Music School Settlement
- Financial aid and scholarship program: Kirsten Morgan, Executive Director, The Diller-Quaile School of Music
- How to get low-cost, high-impact program and marketing results: Paul Babcock, President & COO, MacPhail Center for Music; Barb Plunkett, Marketing Director, MacPhail Center for Music
- Managing human resources in a recession: Bill Wallace, C.O.O. & Director of Finance , Merit School of Music
- Music Certificate Program: standardized assessment: Peteris Zarin, Chief Examiner, Practical Subjects, Training and Development at National Music Certificate Program
- Social media strategy: David Dombrosky, Executive Director, Center for Arts Management & Technology
- Starting a “friends” fundraising group: Michael Walsh, Director, Multnomah Arts Center
- Strategies for parent engagement: Jennifer Bransom, Director of Program Accountability, Big Thought
- Students as mentors/teachers: Sister Beth Dowd, Executive Director, Songcatchers; Brian Pearson, Program Director, Community Conservatory of Music
- Working with interns and volunteers: Tom DeCaigny, Executive Director, Performing Arts Workshop
Celebration at MacPhail Center for Music
Friday, Nov. 13, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Celebrate community arts education by joining us at the fabulous new home of MacPhail Center for Music, one of the nation's leading community arts education providers.
Annual Awards Luncheon
Annual Awards Luncheon
Saturday, Nov. 14, 12:30 — 2:15 pm
Join us for a celebratory luncheon honoring two extraordinary arts leaders for their contributions to the field: The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and National Guild Trustee Ed Farmilant. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts will be receiving the 2009 National Guild Leadership Award in honor of its steadfast commitment to supporting community arts education and its innovative leadership as grantmaker, convener, and advocate for the public value of the arts. Ed Farmilant will be receiving the 2009 National Guild Service Award in honor of his exceptional service to the National Guild and the community arts education movement.