Peer Groups and Interest Area Meetings

In keeping with the philosophy of our conference theme, the planning committee and staff have designed a conference that is fully integrated. Our communities will unite in discussion and celebration of the strength of our field. We intend for this spirit to infuse peer and interest group meetings throughout the convention, and we are counting on you to make this happen.

The planning committee has decided that this year, instead of offering either organization’s standard peer group or interest area sessions, we have set aside specific time for combined peer and interest group meetings. This is a unique opportunity to exchange different ideas and share new models.

We have worked to create groups based on the blend of interests and similar jobs and functions that exist among those who typically attend our conventions.

The following groups will meet at:
Marriott Marquis, Times Square
Sunday, July 29, 8:00-9:00 a.m., and
Monday, July 30, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
(Please contact the point person listed for further information):

Advocacy/Communications
Betty Plumb, State Arts Advocacy League of America , 803/324-8296

Arts Education
Amy Duggins Pender, New York State Council on the Arts, 212/387-7044

Chairs/Council/Board Members
Johanna Misey Boyer, NASAA, 202/347-6352, ext. 104

Culture in Communities
Lynn Wilkins, Mississippi Arts Commission, 662/915-5993

Executive Directors
Randall Rosenbaum, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, 401/222-3883

Grantmaking
George Loudon, The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, 864/542-2787

Individual Artists
Rose Parisi, Illinois Arts Council, 312/814-4991

Public Art
Greg Esser, Phoenix Arts Commission, 602/495-0197
Renee Piechocki, 919/933-0122

Rural and Small Communities
Amy Webb, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 303/413-1876

Technology
Ricardo Hernandez, Texas Commission on the Arts, 512/463-5535

The following eight groups have requested a separate peer/interest group meeting at the Marriott Marquis for Tuesday, July 31
(Please contact the point person listed for further information):

ADA/504
Paula Terry, National Endowment of the Arts, 202/682-5830

Folk Arts
Sydney Hutchinson, New York State Council on the Arts, 212/387-7033

State Cultural Trusts
Karen Levin, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, 402/595-2722

Literature
Kathleen Masterson, New York State Council on the Arts, 212/387-7022

Culture in Communities
Lynn Wilkins, Mississippi Arts Commission, 662/915-5993

Communications
Kimber Craine, NASAA, 202/347-6352, ext. 108

Assistant/Deputy Directors
Al Berr, New York State Council on the Arts, 212/645-9797

Culture of Colors-Multicultural and Urban Coordinators
Deborah Bunting, Nebraska Arts Council, 800/341-4067

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Gee, 202/347-6352, ext.112, or email sharon.gee@nasaa-arts.org.