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Full members, the core constituency of the Guild, receive a comprehensive package of benefits designed to help community schools of the arts increase their capacity and effectiveness. These members interact with the national office and with one another frequently and engage in Guild programs and services on an ongoing basis.
A Full member is a tax-exempt organization or government agency which subscribes to the Guild's philosophy and mission: The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts believes that involvement in the arts is essential to individual fulfillment and community life. The Guild and its members advance high-quality, community-based arts education so that all people may participate in the arts according to their interests and abilities.
Our full members:
Examples of Full member institutions: community schools of the arts, arts centers, and community divisions of arts centers, universities and colleges, museums, dance and theater companies, government agencies and others
More about who the Guild serves best (Our Code of Best Practices - PDF)
ACCESS CRITICAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
• Gain best practices and models of success that you can rely on for admissions, programming, human resources, governance, student relations, etc. Learn proven principles for assessment and evaluation, program planning, fundraising, partnerships, strategic planning, community engagement and more. Full members save up to 50% on Guild publications. Discounts apply to all staff, trustees, and volunteers at member institutions.
• Access to the members-only online resource center featuring an expanded member search, electronic versions of our newsletters, and a growing library of sample documents, templates and best practices resources for schools and community arts education organizations. A user name and password are provided and may be shared with all interested parties at your institution.
• Receive up to six copies of GUILDNotes, our quarterly newsletter, featuring articles and interviews that offer practical guidance, insights, and research into emerging trends in community arts education. To review past issues, click here.
• Receive the Guild's twice-monthly e-bulletins, full of time sensitive information on grant applications, employment opportunities, professional development opportunities and advocacy issues.
• Take advantage of the Peer Advisory Service: a free referral service connecting you by phone to experienced professionals in the field. Click here for details.
• Access the National Guild Staff Helpline
PARTICIPATE IN PEER NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
• Subscribe to the Community Arts Education Listserv where news, advocacy issues and opportunities are announced and members exchange advice and ideas. Member schools may add email addresses for all interested staff, trustees and volunteers to receive and post listserv messages.
• Join us for our national conference, chapter meetings, and regional training events. Members receive discounted registration for the Conference for Community Arts Education (presented annually by the Guild in a different city each fall). For conference details, click here.
• Participate in Guild Teleconferences, coordinated by the national office to promote networking and professional development.
• Post your profile listing in the "Find A Member" area of our website. Your organization's listing allows prospective students to find you quickly and easily. You also can use the directory to contact your peers at other Guild member organizations across the country.
APPLY FOR FUNDING:
• Take advantage of periodic funding opportunities, offered by the Guild in partnership with the MetLife Foundation
• Recruit qualified job applicants through our free online employment listings.
• Receive discounts on advertising in the Guild's newsletter, Directory, Program Book and website, and on exhibiting at the Arts Education Expo, held annually as part of the Conference for Community Arts Education. For details on the Arts Education Expo, click here.
• Receive deep discounts on the Guild's member mailing label service to reach key executives and staff at our 370+ member organizations
• Receive discounts on FlexSystem, a flexible spending account program, which allows your organization to provide better benefits at a lower cost. Employees can set aside a portion of their pre-tax salary for un-reimbursed medical, dental, and transit expenses, and your organization saves by reducing overall payroll taxes. For an online presentation, click here.
• Enroll in the Staples Business Advantage Program and receive substantial discounts on your everyday supply needs
• Receive a 5% discount on first-time purchases of StudioSchool Pro, a comprehensive, integrated management system by Dedication Technologies. For details and demo, click here.
ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION:
• Contribute to a national voice for community arts education. The Guild promotes the value of community arts education to funders and policy makers through local and national media, and partnerships with organizations such as Americans for the Arts, the Arts Education Partnership and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
TRUMPET YOUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESS & EXCELLENCE
• Display a high-quality National Guild Member decal on your school’s door or window
• Add the Guild's logo to your website and printed materials; make the public aware of your affiliation with America's premier professional association for community arts educators.
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