THURSDAY
(schedule subject to change)
Discipline Roundtable Breakfasts
Thursday, October 31, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Kick-off your conference experience by engaging in a focused conversation with your peers that work in your artistic discipline at organizations across the country. This is a great way for veterans and first-time conference attendees alike to make connections that will last through the next three days and beyond!
Breakfast meetings are planned for Dance, Music, Theatre, Media Arts, and Visual Arts disciplines.
Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Luncheons
Thursday, October 31, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This dynamic luncheon offers a focused opportunity to share information and ideas with colleagues from around the country.
We are still confirming this year's topics. Here is a sample of roundtable topics from past conferences:
- High Impact, Cost Effective Marketing
- Raising Major Gifts From Individuals
- Reducing Churn: Student Retention Strategies
- Increasing Staff, Board and Faculty Diversity
- Recruiting, Developing and Retaining Teaching Arts
- Recruiting, Developing and Retaining High Quality Staff
- Practical Evaluation Strategies
Ticketed event: $15.
Opening Night Reception
Thursday, October 31, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Gather at the Fairmont Chicago to celebrate the kick-off of the 76th annual conference with friends old and new. Explore the Arts Education Expo. Have a drink, mingle, network, and connect!
Taste of Chicago Dine-Arounds
Thursday, October 31, 7:00 PM
Join your peers as we head out to sample some of downtown Chicago's great eateries. You can join colleagues from similar organizations across the country or peers with similar job functions. Or mix it up and meet a diverse and fascinating group of community arts education leaders for mutual inspiration. Out of pocket.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
(schedule subject to change)
Networking Breakfast
Friday, November 1, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Come and join us for breakfast as you meet your peers and make connections before the start of the National Guild's Annual Meeting.
Chapter Luncheons
Friday, November 1, 12:00 PM - 1:15PM
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 your community arts education peers from your neck of the woods!
Annual Awards Luncheon
Saturday, November 2, 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Join us for a celebratory luncheon honoring extraordinary arts leaders for their contributions to the field.
Closing Night Celebration
Saturday, November 2, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Celebrate a successful conference with your peers, while enjoying a beverage and some delectable hors d'oeuvres.