About this Twitter Chat

September 13, 2018 at 8:00 PM

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline. The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field.

The research revealed five key themes, and this #ArtsEdChat will foster discussion about INSPIRING OTHERS TO ACTION.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.   

Follow @Americans4Arts for more information, host @JeffMPoulin for questions, and be sure to use #ArtsEdLeadership and #ArtsEdChat to follow the conversation.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts 

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow. 

About this Twitter Chat

September 14, 2018 at 8:00 PM

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline. The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field.

The research revealed five key themes, and this #ArtsEdChat will foster discussion about EMBRACING THE CYCLE OF MENTORSHIP.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.   

Follow @Americans4Arts for more information, host @JeffMPoulin for questions, and be sure to use #ArtsEdLeadership and #ArtsEdChat to follow the conversation.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts 

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow. 

About this Twitter Chat

September 11, 2018 at 8:00 PM

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline. The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. 

The research revealed five key themes, and this #ArtsEdChat will foster discussion about DEVELOPING A FACILITATOR’S ROLE.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.   

Follow @Americans4Arts for more information, host @JeffMPoulin for questions, and be sure to use #ArtsEdLeadership and #ArtsEdChat to follow the conversation.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts 

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow. 

About this Twitter Chat

September 10, 2018 at 8:00 PM

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline. The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. 

The research revealed five key themes, and this #ArtsEdChat will foster discussion about CREATING YOUR COALITION. 

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.   

Follow @Americans4Arts for more information, host @JeffMPoulin for questions, and be sure to use #ArtsEdLeadership and #ArtsEdChat to follow the conversation.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts 

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow. 

About this Twitter Chat

September 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline. The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. 

The research revealed five key themes, and this #ArtsEdChat will foster discussion about BROADENING AND DIVERSIFYING THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.   

Follow @Americans4Arts for more information, host @JeffMPoulin for questions, and be sure to use #ArtsEdLeadership and #ArtsEdChat to follow the conversation.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts 

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow. 

About this Webinar

September 13, 2018

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline.  The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. The research revealed five key themes, and this webinar will focus on the skills necessary for INSPIRING OTHERS TO ACTION.

Learning Objective:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts  

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow. 

Courtney J. Boddie

Director of Education/School Engagement, The New Victory Theater

Courtney J. Boddie, New Victory Director of Education/School Engagement, oversees all programs related to school communities including the New Victory Education Partnership program, teacher professional development training in the performing arts and professional development of 55+ New Victory Teaching Artists. During her tenure, The New Victory Theater received the Americans for the Arts Outstanding Education program award (2008) and a special Drama Desk Award (2012) for “...nurturing a love of theater in young people.” Ms. Boddie is the Creator and Host of Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie, a monthly podcast featuring engaging and investigative interviews, roundtable conversations and panels with artists and arts education leaders. She is an adjunct professor at New York University and The New School. Ms. Boddie was President of the Association of Teaching Artists (ATA) 2015 to 2017 and is currently on the Board of Directors (Treasurer, 2018-19). Additionally, she serves on the Teaching Artist Committee of the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, the editorial board for the Teaching Artist Journal and is a Women’s Center Media SheSource. Prior to joining The New Victory Theater in 2003, Ms. Boddie was Program Associate for Empire State Partnerships (NYSCA) and a teaching artist for Roundabout Theatre Company. She received her Master’s degree from the Educational Theatre Graduate Program at New York University.

About this Webinar

September 11, 2018

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline.  The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. The research revealed five key themes, and this webinar will focus on the skills necessary for DEVELOPING A FACILITATOR’S ROLE.

Learning Objective:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts  

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow.  

Nicole Amri

Program Director, SAY Sí Emerging Leader in Arts Education

Nicole Amri is a 2006 alumna of SAY Sí and a 2012 graduate from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a BFA in Painting and a BA in Communication: Public Relations. She is also a certified nonprofit professional through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Driven by learning and creating, Nicole’s great passions are education and the arts. As a multidisciplinary artist she explores human rights issues with a focus on interpersonal relationships and societal conditions. In addition to her position as Program Director for SAY Sí, Nicole currently serves on local and national committees such as city-wide collective impact initiatives: SA2020 and Excel Beyond the Bell SA and national groups: the ALAANA Network and National Advisory Committee to the Creative Youth Development National Partnership. When she’s not working or creating, Nicole loves to dance, cook and listen to music (often at the same time).

About this Webinar

September 10, 2018

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline.  The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. The research revealed five key themes, and this webinar will focus on the skills necessary for CREATING YOUR COALITION.

Learning Objective:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.

Jeff M. Poulin

Arts Education Program Manager, Americans for the Arts  

Jeff M. Poulin leads the Arts Education Program at American for the Arts, where he works to advance local, state, and federal policies supportive of equitable access to arts education throughout the United States. In his role, Jeff trains over 10,000 people annually, publishes research and policy analysis, manages strategic partnerships, and leads networks of stakeholders.

With over a decade of experience as a performer, teaching artist, education researcher, and arts administrator, Jeff’s work is grounded in social justice and seeks transformative policy solutions to society’s most-challenging problems. Jeff is widely published, serves as a reviewer for grant and research panels, and speaks to audiences across the country and around the globe.

Jeff hails from Portland, Maine is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (UK). He holds degrees in arts management, cultural policy, and education from Oklahoma City University, University College Dublin, and the University of Glasgow.  

Libby Lai-Bun Chiu

Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Arts Administration Program, Goucher College

Veteran Leader in Arts Education

Libby Chiu is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Goucher College Master of Arts Administration program, teaching three courses: International Arts Policy, Arts Education, and Grantsmanship. In 2015, Libby was appointed by Governor Mike Pence as a Commissioner of the Indiana Arts Commission.

Libby was most recently Chief of Staff at the Illinois Arts Council where she also managed the Arts and Foreign Language grants program, and was co-designer and project director of the Education Leaders Institute, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts begun in 2007. Her past executive leadership service includes Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education, Harris Theater Chicago, The Boston Conservatory, Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, and Boston Public Schools. She was the co-founder and co-designer of Boston's first arts high school, the Boston Arts Academy. She designed and led the professional development series at Wayne Centre for the Arts in Wooster, Ohio.

She is a frequent speaker, facilitator and panelist for local and national agencies including many state arts agencies, the National Endowment for the Arts, Southeast Asian Women Conference and, Berklee College of Music City Music National Conference. She is active in community service for organizations including the Corporate Responsibility Group of Chicago, the Asians American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, and the Boston Dragon Boat Festival Committee, the last since its founding in 1979. She was the first Chairman of the Boston Human Rights Commission.

Libby is bilingual in Chinese and English, and has over 30 years training in dance.

About this Webinar

September 12, 2018

In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted research to illuminate effective practices of emerging and veteran leaders in the field of arts education to explore strategies toward broadening and diversifying the leadership pipeline.  The research was intended to inform the development of programming to assist in skill building for intergenerational dialogue, and to support the concept of cyclical mentorship among new and seasoned leaders in the arts education field. The research revealed five key themes, and this webinar will focus on the skills necessary for BROADENING AND DIVERSIFYING THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE.

Learning Objective:

• Explore the findings of ‘Cyclical Mentorship in Arts Education Leadership’ research;
  
• Illuminate existing tools and resources in the nonprofit, arts, and education sectors to hone skills in this area; and
• Hear strong examples and cogent advice from emerging and veteran leaders in the arts education field.