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National Guild for Community Arts Education
The National Guild for Community Arts Education exists to strengthen the people, organizations, and communities that make arts learning possible. Through programs, events and our membership, we create opportunities for connection, professional growth, and collective action across the field.
Whether you are a teaching artist, administrator, executive leader, board member, or community partner, the Guild offers pathways to build relationships, access practical resources, exchange ideas, and engage with peers who share a commitment to equitable, community-centered arts education.
Together, these three pillars reflect our belief that a stronger field is built through belonging, learning, and collaboration.
Membership
Our 400+ members across the U.S. are transforming communities through arts education. Membership is “pay what you can”.
Programs
Our programming aims to strengthen practitioners, organizations, and the field as a whole, so that you can better support your community in connecting with their creative power.
Events
We believe strong communities are built through ongoing learning and collaboration, and our events are designed to support the exchange of ideas, strengthen relationships, and advance the work of community arts education nationwide.
Over the past decade the Guild has helped me so much and has had such an impact on Villa Musica’s evolution…The leadership skills that I gained and continue to gain have been invaluable.
– Fiona Chatwin, Founder and Executive Director, Villa Musica, San Diego, CA
Our Story
We develop current and emerging leaders at hundreds of organizations nationwide to maximize the impact of arts education, strengthen and sustain programs, and generate innovative solutions.
2.5 Million
Students served through in school, out of school, and community programming
8 Million
Americans reached through performances and exhibitions
20,000+
Teaching artists employed
Help Transform Communities Through the Arts
Events
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Tuesdays, 10/7/25, 12/9/25, 2/10/26, 4/14/26, 6/9/26
11:00-11:45 AM ET
Zoom Meeting
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Tuesdays, 10/7/25, 12/9/25, 2/10/26, 4/14/26, 6/9/26
11:00-11:45 AM ET
Zoom Meeting
Let’s Cultivate Community Arts Education Together!
