Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 2:56pm
Are you interested in the challenges and opportunities of evaluating social impact in the new normal? Drawing from the diverse perspectives of public art veterans, arts educators, researchers, and thinkers from outside of the field, the salon asked the question, (how) can we validate the benefit of the arts and culture in terms of social impact?
Get a jump-start on the conversations in San Antonio by reading through all of these nuanced and insightful responses. Here are some of our favorite highlights:
- Those interested in challenging the status quo for arts education evaluation might want to check out Jason Yoon’s post,Our Approach to Evaluation Should Be Just as Provocative as Our Practice and his co-authored post with Carolina Jimenez,A Brief Conversation on Evaluation, Privilege, & Making Trouble.
- For those looking forward to the PAN Preconference, Katherine Gressel’s blog post, Talking Points: Public Art and the Challenge of Evaluation, provides a good background assessment of where the field is at currently in terms of key challenges and examples of what can and has been measured.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:14am
Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime discussion of leaders who are facing today’s most pressing questions: what does it mean to create a sense of place in a community? And how is the role of the arts core to that vision? The Convention Town Hall, set to take place on June 9 during the Americans for the Arts Annual Convention in San Antonio is the place to be for arts and community leaders across the nation.
First, you’ll will you hear from multiple perspectives, ranging from the business community, civic leadership, the foundation world, the public sector, and the local arts field. Later, the tables will turn as you work side-by-side with your peers through in-depth moderated discussions, sharing your personal experiences creating place through the arts.
Be There. Be Heard. Register NOW.
Monday, April 30, 2012 - 1:43pm
Are you planning on attending the Emerging Leaders Preconference, June 7-8? Americans for the Arts is pleased to take applications for the HEB Scholarship until Friday, May 11. The HEB Scholarship gives emerging leaders from Texas colleges and universities a FREE preconference registration, one FREE night at the convention headquarters, and a FREE pass to the first day of the main convention! For full information, eligibility requirements, and to access the application, click here.
Don't delay - the deadline is Friday, May 11!
Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 3:15pm
We tried to fit it into 10, but everything’s bigger in Texas!
1. Enjoy authentic indulgences, BB-Q, scenic watering holes, food trucks, and ice houses: Aguas frescas at Los Valles Produce, Alamo Street Eat Bar, VFW Post 76 at Museum Reach, The Friendly Spot, and Bolner's Meat Market.
2. Explore downtown by the B-cycle or check out the public art as you go down the Museum Reach and Mission Reach of the River Walk.
3. The Texas Folklife Festival, June 8-10, is the perfect way to take in performances, food, and wares from 40+ cultures throughout Texas.
4. Looking for an upscale boutique or Westside chic? Grab a fashionable guayabera at Penner's or Fiesta on Main, then do some shopping at La Cantera.
5. World class museums and galleries! Take your pick from the McNay Art Museum, the Witte Museum, Artpace, San Antonio Museum of Art, and lots of independent galleries such as the David Shelton Gallery .
6. Organic, vegetarian fare and fine cuisine: Green Vegetarian Cuisine & Coffee (and kosher!), Central Market, The Cove, Little Aussie Bakery, Pearl Farmers Market,The Fig Tree, or Biga on the Banks.
7. Southtown: Spend a “Lazy Sunday” having brunch at Guenther House or Madhatters Tea House & Cafe, followed by a leisurely stroll through King William Historic District.
8. Mexican food and flavor: For a festive mariachi-filled experience try Mi Tierra, or the neighborhood favorites Taco Haven and Rosario’s.
9. Cheer on San Antonio professional athletic teams. Whether you’re into soccer or baseball, the San Antonio Scorpions and Missions seasons will be in full swing.
10. Wander down the River Walk for a picturesque dinner spot and cap the night with a Fiesta Noche del Rio performance at Arneson River Theater .
11. Remember the Alamo — and the Missions, plus the beautiful acequias and you’ll never forget!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 11:17am
Award-winning poet, writer, anthologist, educator, and celebrated author Naomi Shihab Nye will be the Closing Keynote for the 2012 Annual Convention. Naomi's culturally rich poems and stories often take root from her Arab-American experience and are also informed by the Mexican-American culture that is a part of her home in our host city of San Antonio. Her work has been published internationally with awards including a Guggenheim Fellow, Academy of American Poets Lavan Award, and four Pushcart Prizes.
Americans for the Arts is proud to welcome Naomi to the 2012 Annual Convention.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 12:05pm
 | Presented each year in conjunction with Americans for the Arts Annual Convention, Americans for the Arts Annual Awards recognize the achievements of individuals, organizations, or programs committed to enriching their communities through the arts. |
The following awards are open for nominations:
- 2012 American Express Emerging Leaders Award,
- Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award,
- Arts Education Award,
- Michael Newton Award for United Arts Funds Leadership,
- Selina Roberts Ottum Award for Arts Leadership, and
- Public Art Network Award.
Nominate someone today! Deadline extended until Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 10:59am
Looking for a way to receive discounted rates for the 2012 Annual Convention? Americans for the Arts is pleased to provide the following opportunities for you and your organization to cut costs – make sure to check out our Ways to Save page for full details.
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION
Don’t miss the chance to get the lowest rates. The deadline to register for the early-bird registration price is Friday, April 27.
BUY ONE, DISCOUNT ONE (BODO)
Take advantage of this special discount promotion. Purchase one full-price convention registration, and one of your colleagues gets a $50 discount on the second registration. The BODO promotion ends Wednesday, May 23.
GROUP DISCOUNT
Gather 10 or more of your colleagues from any number of organizations to attend the Annual Convention, and receive a discount of $50 off each registration.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are offering scholarships to arts leaders for assistance in participating in the 2012 Annual Convention. These scholarships will provide the best professional development and networking opportunities with peers. The scholarship deadline is Friday, February 24.
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 12:34pm
Luis A. Ubiñas leads the Ford Foundation, which awards $500 million in annual giving, making it the second-largest philanthropic organization in the United States. Since becoming president in 2008, Ubiñas has focused Ford’s grantmaking on increasing the participation of poor and marginalized individuals and communities in the economic, social, and political opportunities afforded by their society. That effort is being enhanced by exploring how new technology and social media can reshape the way nonprofits deliver results for those they serve.
Prior to joining the Ford Foundation, Ubiñas was a director at McKinsey & Company, where he helped technology and media companies leverage the opportunities and challenges presented by the growth of Internet and wireless technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and serves on the U.S. Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiation.
Americans for the Arts and the vibrant city of San Antonio warmly welcome Mr. Ubiñas as our 2012 Annual Convention Opening Keynote.
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 11:55am
ON A TIGHT BUDGET? Americans for the Arts is offering a limited number of scholarships to arts leaders nationwide to assist them in travel, housing, and participation in the 2012 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention.
Our scholarships will provide assistance to attend the convention for enlightening professional development, valuable networking opportunities, and to swap strategies for success with peers.
Deadline: February 24, 2012
DON'T DELAY!
Get full details on eligibility and requirements, and view the application today! [MS Word]
Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 12:32pm
 | DON'T FORGET! The deadline to get the lowest registration price for the 2012 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention is just days away! |
