The National Guild for Community Arts Education fosters supportive communities for arts leaders through initiatives focused on network-building and peer-learning. Two initiatives that lead our networks are the GuildCollectives, regional hubs for local connection, and Guild Unity Networks, virtual communities for peers in similar roles within the community arts education ecosystem.
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.
Learn more about our leaders and their work below.
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GuildCollectives Leaders
Mid-Atlantic Collective:
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Robert Battle, Manager, Music & Performing Arts, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Washington, DC |
Kristina Friedgen, Director of Creative Career Programs, Sitar Arts Center, Washington, DC |
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Ashlee McKinnon, Director of Education Development and Partnerships, DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative, Washington, DC |
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Midwest Collective:
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Dr. Roque Diaz, Founder, Progressing Forward, LLC; Minneapolis, MN |
Aurora Toshiko King, Executive Director, Free Spirit Media; Chicago, IL |
South Collective:
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Dr. Moira Pirsch, Co-founder, Archive of Health, Arts & Spirit (AHAS); Charlotte, NC |
Joan Rossini, Executive Director, The City of Clemson Arts Center; Clemson, SC |
West Collective:
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Shayla James, Musician, Teaching Artist, Creative Entrepreneur, Director of the San Diego Creative Youth Development Network; San Diego, CA |
Kathryn Kucsan is Co-Founder and Education Director, Center for Musical Arts; Founder and Principal, Integrity Arts; Boulder, CO |
Guild Unity Network Leaders
Creative Aging:
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Angela Allyn, Community Arts Program Coordinator, Noyes Cultural Arts Center; Evanston, IL |
Sharon Burton, Founder, Spark Your Creative; Washington, DC |
Creative Youth Development:
(If you are interested in supporting Giselle and becoming a co-facilitator, apply here!)
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Giselle Rocha, Artist, Educator, and Organizer; San Diego, CA |
Community Art Schools & Centers:
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Andrew Lee, Executive Director, Washington Conservatory of Music; Glen Echo, MD |
Dr. Karin Orenstein, Dean, Settlement Music School; Philadelphia, PA |
Higher Education:
(If you are interested in supporting Mark and becoming a co-facilitator, apply here!)
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Mark F. Huxsoll, Director, Temple University Music Preparatory Division; Philadelphia, PA |
Teaching Artists:
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Alex Chadwell, Artist-researcher, Teaching artist, Administrator; Lexington, KY |
Jackie Collins, Artist, Educator, Media Producer; Los Angeles, CA |
