November
14-15, 2003 -- Topeka, Kansas
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November
14-15, 2003 -- Topeka, Kansas |
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Trust
the process….Trust yourself
An interactive conference utilizing creativity, skills and ideas from artists,
arts organizers, educators, volunteers, board members and everyone who believes
in the power of the arts in Kansas communities. Participants will come together
to share ideas, concerns and expertise. Conference content and success depends
on YOU.
Here’s how
it will work:
At the vision session on Friday night, YOUR specific needs, niches, missions, passions, experience and circumstances will determine the content of the sessions, which will be scheduled on the spot!
This conference is based on "Open Space" process, founded on the belief that participants are intelligent, creative, adaptive, meaning-seeking, and fun-seeking people. The conference sets a context for us to come together without pre-announced schedules of workshops, or panel discussions. Instead, participants will create their own conference. Basic principles:
The Law of Two Feet: If you find yourself in a situation where you are not learning or contributing, go to another session.
There will be 3 topical discussions based on the 2001 pARTicipate Conference: Funding; Issues for Arts in Education; Program Assessment and Evaluation.
AGENDA
Friday, Nov.
14, 2003
6:30pm Registration
9:00pm Stress Reliever
7:30pm Welcome and Open Space Participation(or
DESERTS spelled backwards)
Saturday, Nov.
15, 2003
7:30am Coffee & Muffins12:30pm Lunch
with Keynote Speaker
8:00am Welcome and Assignments1:30pm Sessions
Resume
8:30am Sessions Begin3:30pm Wind
Down & Rewards
Note: A resource room will be provided throughout the conference for participants’ brochures, flyers, business cards and conversation. No displays, due to limited space. Bring lots of business cards!
Questions? 785-825-2700 or http://arts.state.ks.us
Where to pARTicipate
Washburn University, Henderson Learning Resources Center, Topeka, Kansas
Special Conference Rates are available at a neighboring hotel: Comfort Inn: $69.95 (plus tax) per night, single or double. Identify yourself as "ARTs conference" participants when making reservations.
Reservation deadline: Oct. 31, 2003, Comfort Inn: 1-785-273-5365, 1518 SW Wanamaker Rd.
Directions
You can obtain driving directions to the conference location and the hotel online.
Visit www.mapquest.com and click on
the Driving Directions link. You can then enter your starting location and the
address of your destination and obtain printable driving directions.
Conference
LocationHotel Location
Washburn UniversityComfort Inn
Henderson Learning Resources Center1518
SW Wanamaker Rd
1700 SW College Ave. Topeka, KSTopeka,
KS 1-785-273-5365
This
conference is sponsored by Kansas Arts Resource Group (KARG)
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Accessible Arts,
Inc. |
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Kansas Arts Commission Kansas Citizens for the Arts Kansas State Department of Education |
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Additional
funding provided by the Kansas Arts Commission. Facility courtesy of Washburn University |
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fill out this form and send along with your check for registration
fees. Registration (please print)
NameAddress
StateZip
Artist / Name of Organization / Volunteer / Other
_____________________________________________________________________
PhoneE-mail
Registration Fee enclosed: __ $60 on or before Oct. 31, 2003 __ $85 after Oct. 31, 2003
Make checks payable to: ACAAK, PO Box 1363, Salina, KS 67402-1363
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Financial Assistance will be considered on a first-come, first-served
basis. Enclose your
check for registration. If granted
assistance, your $50 reimbursement will be mailed after the conference.
__ Special Accessibility
arrangements (sign language, interpreters, etc.) Request by Oct. 31,
2003
__ Vegetarian Meal on Saturday. Request by Oct. 31, 2003.