Multi Disciplinary Resource

National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts

520 8th Avenue
Suite 302
New York, NY  10018
Phone: (212) 268-3337
Fax: (212) 268-3995
Website: www.nationalguild.org
Email: info@natguild.org

Primary Function of Organization:
Advocacy, Arts Education, Community Development, Professional Development, Youth Development

Likely groups interested in this resource:
Artists, Arts Administrators, Arts Educators, Community Organization Administrators, Educators, Parents

The Guild contributes to the growth and development of its constituent schools by providing a broad range of programs and services to the field. Its key programs include TRAINING INSTITUTES that develop professional skills and competencies in individuals, and INSTITUTIONAL MENTORING PROGRAMS that lead to improvements in organizational effectiveness. In addition, the Guild fosters the replication and dissemination of best practices through conferences, publications, and grantmaking. Two important national initiatives are currently underway: Creative Communities, a three-year $4.65 million partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Endowment for the Arts, that provides free instruction for young people living in public housing in 20 cities; and Partners in Excellence, a national initiative to identify the most effective practices in exemplary K-12 public school arts partnerships. The Guild offers three two-day seminars each year to provide training for staff and trustees at community schools of the arts. Typically, two of the three seminars are offered immediately before the national conference each year. The ANNUAL CONFERENCE - in addition to a full program of workshops, panel presentation and interactive group discussions, pre-conference seminars offer in-depth opportunities for delegates to develop their skills. The FACILITIES PROJECT PLANNING WORKSHOP helps individuals understand the financial and organization implications of a facility project whether it be expansion, renovation or relocation. PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE is a two-day workshop focusing on arts education partnerships.