The National Guild for Community Arts Education is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for arts educators. GuildCollectives will provide regional hubs for local connection and collaboration, while Unity Networks offer opportunities for members to connect with peers who share similar roles and responsibilities within the community arts education ecosystem.
By joining the National Guild, you'll gain access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and professional development.
Lead Facilitators are at the heart of our networks. Our leaders:
- Facilitate meetings and spark collaboration within their groups.
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Act as essential connectors between the Guild and its community.
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Bring diverse perspectives from across the community arts education field.
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Ensure the Guild remains accountable and responsive to its members' needs.
GuildCollectives
Regional hubs, collectively known as "GuildCollectives" aim to enhance member engagement, foster collaboration, and empower local communities through the arts. These in-person hubs will encourage local collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy efforts.
By connecting with peers in their region, members can share best practices, resources, and innovative approaches to community arts education. Additionally, these regional networks will empower members to address specific community needs, promote access to arts education, and advocate for the importance of arts in their communities.
GuildCollectives are in alignment with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations
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MidWest Collective
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Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
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Middle America Collective (Paused for a 2026-2027 launch)
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Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas,
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Mid-Atlantic Collective (Join the meetings)
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Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Meetings:
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Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 1:00-2:30 PM ET
Friday, January 16, 2026 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Friday, April 10, 2026 - 1:00-2:30 PM ET
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 1:00-2:30 PM ET
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NorthEast Collective (Paused for a 2026-2027 launch)
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Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
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South Collective (Join the meetings)
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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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Meetings:
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Tuesdays, 11:00 - 11:45 AM ET
Oct 7, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Feb 10, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
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West Collective (Join the meetings)
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Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Guam
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Meetings:
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Tuesdays, 12:00 PM PT/1:00 PM MT
October 21, 2025
December 2, 2025
March 3, 2026
June 2, 2026
Unity Networks
Unity Networks offer our members virtual ongoing opportunities to connect and learn with peers who have similar job responsibilities/positionalities in the community arts education ecosystem.
Benefits of Joining a Unity Network:
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Connect with peers: Network with individuals who share your experiences and challenges.
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Learn from others: Gain valuable insights and best practices from your peers.
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Professional development: Participate in workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities.
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Leadership opportunities: Serve as a Unity Network Lead Facilitator.
If you'r'e interested in leading a Unity Network, learn more about facilitator roles and responsibilities.
List of Unity Networks:
- Higher Education (Join the meetings)
- Creative Youth Development (Join the meetings)
- Meetings:
- Fridays, 1:30-2:30 PM ET/12:30-11:30 AM CT/10:30-11:30 AM PT
- December 12, 2025
- February 13, 2026
- April 10, 2026
- June 12, 2026
- Community Art Schools & Centers
- Teaching Artists (Join the meetings)
- Meetings:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM PT
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM PT
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM PT
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM PT
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM PT
- Creative Aging (Join the meetings)
- Meetings:
- Thursdays, 12:30 PM ET/11:30 AM CT/ 9:30 AM PT​
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- December 18, 2025
- March 26, 2026
- June 25, 2026
- People of the Global Majority (Paused for a 2026-2027 launch)