advance workshops
Recharge a Day Early.
Come a day early on Wednesday, June 17, to participate in one of eight workshops where you will have more time to focus on specific topics that matter to you. All workshops take place at the Sheraton Seattle. Full-Day Workshops: $150 members, $175 nonmembers. Half-Day Workshops: $125 members, $150 nonmembers.
Creative Aging
Wednesday, June 17, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Building from and featuring elements of Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit, this advance workshop will explain why and how older adults benefit from participating in professionally conducted community arts programs. Workshop presenters will give an overview of key research on arts and aging, as well as examples of program design and advice on implementation and evaluation.
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Diverse Cultures: Leading Change in the 21st Century
Wednesday, June 17, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This workshop will focus on tools, services, and partnerships that support the sustainability of arts organizations serving communities of color in the United States. Throughout the day, we will initiate conversations that will carry through the Diverse Cultures Track of the convention.
Presenters:
- Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs
- Washington State Arts Commission
- The Association of American Cultures
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Engage: Best Practices in Arts and Civic Engagement
Wednesday, June 17, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
In this daylong workshop from Animating Democracy, learn arts-based civic engagement principles and practices via project examples, video, and lively exchange. Find out how to maximize engagement opportunities through program design and community partnerships, as well as how to facilitate meaningful civic dialogue. There will also be an opportunity to share projects in progress and vet new ideas with colleagues.
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After the Gold Rush: What to Do Once the Public Art Plan is in Place
Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
You’re hired to manage a new public art program, now what? Through role playing and small group discussions, participants will learn more about how to create work plans, facilitate boards, promote advocacy, develop guidelines and policies, establish good artist/administrator relationships, and manage projects. This workshop session is for individuals new to public art and existing programs. Resources will be available.
Presenters:
- Richard Oldham, Public Art Manager, City of Frisco, TX
- Constance White, Art Program Manager, San Diego Regional Airport Authority
- Jeffrey York, Public Arts Administrator, Town of Chapel Hill, NC
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Art Conservation and Sustainable Practice: An Interactive Workshop
Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Planning and maintaining a public art collection puts the artist, arts administrator, and conservator in a continuing conversation about materials, environment, public interaction, and maintenance. This hands-on workshop will invite participants to use real materials and case studies to engage in problem-solving on the themes of materials, sustainability, the environment, budget, and maintenance.
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Creative Economy: By Design
Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
This interactive session will provide practical tools for starting, growing, and sustaining a creative economy program in your state, region, or community. Presenters will focus on how to develop a program uniquely tailored to your circumstances, based on results of research by the University of Massachusetts’ Arts Extension Service into grant recipients of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Adams Arts Program.
Presenters:
- Tom Borrup, Consultant, Community & Cultural Development
- Maren Brown, Director, Arts Extension Service, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Craig Dreeszen, Consultant, Dreeszen & Associates
- Meri Jenkins, Manager, Massachusetts Cultural Council
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Leveraging Private Sector Support
Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Experts in strategic philanthropy and sponsorship will share their insights about the future of private-sector support for the arts. Hear the latest statistics and trends and learn what motivates businesses, foundations, and individuals to give to the arts and other nonprofits. Participants will leave with practical strategies and tactics for ensuring private-sector funding.
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You Bet Your Assessment!
Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
As teaching artists and arts partners, we assess our work and the work of our students every day. How can we use our assessment know-how to make the case for our programs and become better teachers? Join SCASS, a national consortium on assessment in the arts, to hone your assessment skills and translate arts assessments into a language that schools and other partners understand.
Presenters:
- Richard Burrows, Director, Arts Education Branch, Los Angeles Unified School District
- Jim Palmierini, Editor, Teaching Theatre Journal
- Gerry Petersen, District Arts Coordinator, Phoenix Union High School District, Arizona
- Lynn Tuttle, Director of Arts Education, Arizona State Department of Education
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for the Arts programs and services, please contact us by e-mail
or call us at 202.371.2830
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