Peer Groups
In addition to a wide array of topical sessions, Assembly 2012 features a full complement of peer group gatherings. These job-alike meetings give state arts agency staff and council members the chance to network and exchange ideas with people from around the nation who share similar responsibilities and interests. Bring a full team of staff and council members to take advantage of these sessions!
All peer group sessions are volunteer organized. For more information, see our Peer Group FAQ or contact Eric Giles.
Peer Group Meeting Times
Standard Peer Sessions
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Thursday, October 4 |
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Preconference Peer Sessions
In addition to the Standard Peer Sessions, some peer groups have scheduled opportunities to gather prior to the conference.
| Accessibility Coordinators | |
| Wednesday, October 3 | 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 4 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
These are the only times this group will assemble, to allow members to participate in Standard Peer Sessions during the main conference. For more information, contact Katie Lyles Levy.
| Arts Education Managers | |
| Tuesday, October 2 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (New Managers Luncheon) 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (New Managers Orientation) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Welcome Reception) |
| Wednesday, October 3 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 4 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Regional Arts Education Manager Lunch Meetings) |
For more information, contact Kim Willey.
| Folk / Traditional Arts | |
| Wednesday, October 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
For more information, contact Sally Van de Water or Robert Baron.
Peer Groups Meeting at Assembly 2012
The peer groups listed below plan to gather at Assembly 2012. For information about each session—or to contribute your ideas to the agenda—contact the group coordinators. Agendas will be posted here as they become available.
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Peer Group |
Coordinators |
Agendas |
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Executive Directors |
Bob Booker (AZ) Lori Meadows (KY) Jeff Pierson (WV) Kelly Barsdate (NASAA) |
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Chairs and Council Members |
Benjamin Brown (AK) Bobby Kadis (NC) Rebecca T. Quinn (AL) Malissa F. Shriver (CA) Laura Smith (NASAA) |
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Deputy / Assistant Directors |
Michael Donovan (MO) Kathy Kuszak (NE) Susan Salkin (DE) Marty Skomal (NE) |
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Accessibility Coordinators |
Katie Lyles Levy (National Endowment for the Arts) |
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Arts Education Managers* |
Chair: Kim Whitt (MS) Cochair: Dawn Martinez-Oropeza (IA) Nancy Daugherty (NEA) Kim Willey (NASAA) |
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Communications / Public Information Officers |
Shelby Brewer (AR) Jhai James (GA) Sue Struve (NASAA) |
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Community Development Coordinators |
Brian Wagner (OR) Sonia Rae (VT) Other coordinators TBD |
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Folk and Traditional Arts Coordinators* |
Robert Baron (NY) Emily Afanador (Oregon Folklife Network) Lisa Higgins (MO/Univ of Missouri) Riki Saltzman (Oregon Folklife Network) Ronna Lee Sharpe (Museum of Western Colorado) |
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Grants and Fiscal Officers |
Jeanette Albert (CO) Dia Foley (OH) Ryan Stubbs (NASAA) Kelly Liu (NASAA) |
* The National Endowment for the Arts is providing limited travel support to advance the professional development of arts education managers and folk/traditional arts managers in conjunction with Assembly 2012. Please contact your peer group coordinator for information on travel stipends.

