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Program Services  
    
 

2014 Statewide Arts Education Conference

Fichter mosaic made by 2014 AIE Conference participantsThe Arts as Inspiration for
Learning * Teaching * Making * Living

at the Barbara Harris Conference Center
Greenfield, NH - www.bchcenter.org

Featuring:

  • Friday Keynote Speaker: Christine Reich- Director of Exhibit Development and Conservation, Museum of Science, Boston
  • Saturday Keynote Speaker: Warren Seelig- National Craft Fellow, Textile Artist & Educator www.warrenseelig.com; Keynote address - "Materiality and Meaning" (PDF)
  • Jessica Wyatt- Conference Artist in Residence
  • David Fichter- Mosaic & Murals Artist www.davidfichter.net
  • Day-long visit & inclusion workshop at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center
  • Friday night: Jazz Odyssey with Chris Klaxton, Taylor O’Donnell and Roger Goldenberg
  • Saturday night: Inspire Me! 10 Spotlights on Arts Learning 
  • Plus workshops, panels, exhibitions and workshop opportunities
  • CEUs offered for participation

Plus:
Hands-on arts workshops ● Information on grants writing & funding opportunities  Exhibits & Resources ● Updates on arts & the Common Core & National Arts Standards Leadership & arts advocacy ideas ● Discussions on emerging issues in arts education  Networking ● Meet & connect with teaching artists from NH & New England

For images of the conference, handouts, feedback and more, visit the NH Arts Learning Network website

AIR MuralInspire Me! Looking for Spotlight Submissions: The NH Arts Learning Network and the NH State Council on the Arts are looking for the most creative…the best and brightest NH arts learning/education lessons, programs and projects to showcase during an “Inspire Me!!” Spotlights on Arts Learning session at the NH Arts Education Fall 2014 Conference, on Sat Nov. 1, 7 -9 pm. The submission deadline is October 1, 2014. For full details: PDF 
  • Register Online
  • or download conference registration form: PDF
  • FINAL Conference 3-day Schedule: PDF
  • Conference Schedule
  • Conference Agenda “At a Glance”: PDF
  • Workshop Descriptions: PDF
  • Directions (from Barbara Harris Center) to Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center and the Greenfield Elementary School: PDF
  • Important Conference Information/Confirm Letter for all Participants: PDF
  • What To Bring: PDF
  • Conference flyer: PDF
  • Conference postcard: PDF
  • Press Release
  • Conference Evaluation form: MSWord / PDF

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Conference Lodging:
The Barbara Harris Conference Center is a lovely and somewhat rustic location. Lodging is in shared camp bunkrooms.  For those who wish to stay in a B & B, or would like to stay on Thursday night as well, here are a few suggestions.  Room rates will vary. We suggest you reserve a room early.

  • Directions to the Center: PDF
  • Lodging pricing and information: PDF

Greenfield Inn, Greenfield, NH: www.greenfieldinn.com (Rates from $50 - $250)

A few other options within 30 minutes:
The Hancock Inn, Hancock, NH: www.hancockinn.com
Jack Daniels Inn, Peterborough, NH: www.jackdanielsinn.com
Little River Bed & Breakfast, Peterborough, NH: www.littleriverbedandbreakfast.com

Questions? Contact Catherine.R.OBrian@dcr.nh.gov, 603-271-0795.

 

(Bottom photo courtesy of Greenfield Elementary School and David Fichter)

 

Last updated: July 27, 2016

 
 
 
 
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