Risk and Reward: Balancing Acts in Arts and Community is more than just this year's theme, it's the approach we've taken for the whole event. As you explore the convention website, we hope you'll discover the bold steps we've taken to improve your experience.
Early-Bird Registration Rate Expires March 16, 2007!
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Early-bird registration is now open for our 2007 Annual Convention in Las Vegas, June 1-3. The early bird gets the worm-or in this case, a great convention in fabulous Las Vegas! Register today!
Seven New Tracks
Arts Education:
Field-Crafted Sessions in Seven New Program Tracks
In the past, Americans for the Arts hosted preconferences to support the work of specific areas of the arts field. This year, we introduce seven new program tracks that ensure both close connection with your colleagues and expanded opportunity for crossover and collaboration.
Inspiring Ideas from Highlighted Speakers
Keynote Lyn Heward, former President of Creative Content for Cirque du Soleil, will concentrate on key issues-risk taking, leadership, and teamwork-relevant to arts leaders and their partners in business, education, community, and government. In the Innovator Series, you'll hear from Mark Brewer, Dave Hickey, Christopher Gates, Rha Goddess, Sir Ken Robinson, and Mathew Gross-all pioneering individuals working in and around the arts
Explore Las Vegas with Fabulous Events and ARTventures
Nancy Deaner at the Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs and our local host committee have planned exquisite excursions down the Strip and well beyond. Find out how the arts are part of the fastest growing metro area in the nation. And join us to celebrate with friends old and new at a First Friday opening party and a closing night barbeque!
We hope that joining us will be worth the risk. We know that time away and resources for hotel and travel are hard to come by. Check out our website for other money-saving tips, including team registration, the emerging leader discount, and scholarships available through Americans for the Arts and other supporters. And register by
March 16, 2007,to get the early-bird rate!
We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
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