About Assembly 2007 | Meeting Agenda | Registration | Artist Spotlight | Workshops
Briefings | Featured Presenters | Peer Groups | Preconference Tours
Special Events | Preconference Workshop | Hotel and Travel | Acknowledgments
ABOUT ASSEMBLY 2007
About Assembly 2007
What is an "Assembly"?
Why You Should Participate
Travel Justification Tips
ABOUT ASSEMBLY 2007
State arts agency staff, volunteer leaders and colleagues from across the nation will gather December 6-8, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland to:
- Examine the role of the arts in a thriving democracy
- Highlight the essential contributions that the public sector makes to American cultural life
- Provide essential education, networking and leadership opportunities for state arts agency staff and volunteers
- Celebrate the 40th anniversaries of the Maryland State Arts Council, NASAA and many other state arts agencies
- Set the stage for the next 40 years of the state arts agency movement
- A gathering or rally of individuals convened for a special purpose or celebration
- An association or community of individuals who share a common cause
- A group holding the authority and responsibility to shape public policy
Assembly 2007 is an in-person convening of our entire membership—the staff, volunteers, affiliates and colleagues who serve the public through their work with state arts agencies.
- NASAA is your community. Whether you are a staff member or volunteer, NASAA meetings are a singular opportunity to compare notes with your colleagues and be part of an influential national network of arts leaders.
- A variety of peer groups will be meeting in Baltimore. There will be sessions and events relevant to every state arts agency staff and council member, so take advantage of the team discounts.
- Learn new ideas and skills that you can adapt to your work. Hear the latest ideas and innovations from inside and outside of the state arts agency field. Briefings, workshops and provocative speakers and performers will address a wide range of current issues and offer informative and participatory learning experiences.
- Get inspired. Stimulate your own creative thinking and enthusiasm, and learn how to inspire others to recognize (and invest in!) the essential work of state arts agencies.
- The entire assembly benefits from your participation. Every individual has unique perspectives and valuable experiences to share. By participating in the conference, you enhance the learning and networking opportunities available to all.
- Enjoy lots of art, lots of fun, and experience the unique culture of Baltimore, Maryland!
NASAA can help members make the case for participation in Assembly 2007.
- This is a national policy forum in which every single state and jurisdiction is represented. NASAA's meetings shape public policies that affect every state, and our state needs to have a voice in the proceedings.
- NASAA conferences are a unique opportunity to bring national visibility to the work of our agency/program and to promote the cultural assets of our state.
- NASAA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to the needs and interests of state arts agencies. The training and information provided at NASAA conferences enhance my ability to serve the citizens of our state by addressing my unique policy, planning, management and leadership development needs.
- Participation in this event will help me better determine how our agency/program can contribute to our state's economic vitality, educational excellence and community development priorities.
- Our state receives significant federal dollars, including funds to the state arts agency and funds to many other key organizations. Joining the National Endowment for the Arts staff at this convention helps me establish and maintain productive funding relationships that benefit our state as a whole.
- The participation of multiple staff and volunteers is essential. One individual alone cannot adequately represent our state, nor secure all of the vital information that will be shared in the more than 25 sessions that will be taking place.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
RICHARD CLEAVER (Biography)
The work of Richard Cleaver was selected as the image for Assembly 2007 not only for its artistic excellence but for its many connections to the themes of gathering, assembly and integration. Although there are many interpretations of any piece of art, we see here a diverse group of figures in a natural setting with trees and animals, being gathered together by large guiding hands. Its many details, secret compartments and intricacies remind us of the complexity of our work while the finished piece prompts us to appreciate its rewards. Mr. Cleaver's method of working also embraces these themes. He gathers a variety of materials and integrates those materials to carefully construct each element or figure individually. The many elements are then assembled and positioned together to create a whole that conveys greater meaning than each part - much like NASAA's conference guides arts agencies to gather together to become more powerful as one entity.
DENISE TASSIN, Artist-in-Residence
Thursday, December 6
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Fairyland explores myths of childhood through an almost life-size "home" environment. It is a makeshift house designed to fit within other houses and spaces, to include smaller rooms and houses within itself. In this way, the self-reflexivity inherent in one's history, maturation, and parsing out of the fact and fiction of growth, are brought together in a tangible way.
The composite of fantastical narratives—fairy tales, imaginary scenarios and games, the interwoven stories we dream and adopt—all of these are fodder for this project. Selected ephemera of childhood—candy, stickers, dolls, found materials—provides a collective sentimentality into which the viewer can easily fit as someone who recognizes the syntax of growing up amidst inventions.
ASSEMBLY 2007 attendees can be part of the installation by adding items that represent their state and memories of child and adulthood there. Add your state and your memories to Fairyland. Bring along:
- images of your state flag, bird or flower
- your business cards and/or agency logos
- images of artwork by your fellowship recipients, properly labeled
- natural objects from your state in Ziploc bags - leaves, soil, stones...
- consumer items that bring back memories - candy wrappers, twist ties, pictures...
The artist will be working on the installation on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 6
Baile's African Drum Works (Opening Plenary Drum Call)
Baile McKnight is one of the world's finest craftsmen of West African musical instruments. He is a leader in the region's African drumming scene. Drum Call is the performing branch of Baile's African Drum Works. Each performance is uniquely choreographed, vivid and deeply moving.
Live Sculptures from Joe's Movement Emporium (Opening Plenary)
Joe's Movement Emporium is the community performing arts center of World Arts Focus, a nonprofit arts organization; Brooke Kidd is the artistic director. Joe's Movement Emporium is home to 27 performing artists groups who create, teach and present, many specializing in world dance traditions. Look for the living sculptures as you arrive at the Opening Plenary session.
Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (Opening Plenary)
Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts is a nonprofit arts organization that educates through the arts by creating theatrical experiences and making them accessible to the entire community. Current programs include a Conservatory, Theatrical Arts Productions and an Outreach Program for at-risk youth. The organization is dedicated to making its programs available to as many members of the community as possible.
Peabody Student Ensemble (Break Prior to Peer Sessions )
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University is among the finest music schools in the world. Dedicated to comprehensive education and excellence, the Institute is one of the nation's major sources of professionally trained musicians. Rachell Gawell is a 3rd year cellist and Gregory Jukes is 3rd year percussionist.
Prem Raja Mahat (Opening Reception at the American Visionary Art Museum)
Prem Raja Mahat is a living Nepali musical legend. His boundless musical energy and his irrepressible creative genius is in large part the reason for the revival and tremendous appeal of folk music in Nepal. Mr. Mahat was awarded a Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Program Master Grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Chris Vadala (Opening Reception)
One of the country's foremost woodwind artists, Chris Vadala's performing career has been highlighted by a long tenure with the internationally recognized Chuck Mangione Quartet. He has also performed and/or recorded with such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, B.B. King, Chick Corea, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and many others.
Bob Benson (Opening Reception)
A former classical music radio announcer, Bob has been involved in the arts all of his life. Fascinated by the simplicity and beauty of a string of mirrors hanging in a neighbor's yard, he began making his own more elaborate versions, as well as other objects, all created from mirrors. Bob Benson has done two major projects for the American Visionary Art Museum, decorating trees outside the Museum, and creating a large reflection pond of mirrors.
Friday, December 7
Lukasz Kuropaczewski (Breakfast)
Lukasz Kuropaczewski has been described as "Monet of the guitar" and is receiving accolades from critics around the world. He is currently studying under the tutelage of the world renowned guitarist - Maestro Manuel Barrueco at the prestigious Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Baltimore Choral Arts (Conversation with Dana Gioia)
The Baltimore Choral Arts Society is one of Maryland's premier cultural institutions, recognized nationally for artistic excellence and imaginative programs. Music Director, Tom Hall has incorporated a number of innovative elements into the Choral Arts concerts, including collaborations with many prominent artists and ensembles, such as the King's Singers, Chanticleer, Dave Brubeck, Robert Levin, James Morris, the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra, the Washington Chamber Symphony, and Peter Schickele.
Billy McComiskey (Leadership Luncheon)
Billy McComiskey began playing the button accordion at six years old, inspired by his uncle's playing and is now a master of the East Galway accordion style. At fifteen he was taken under the wing of the legendary Sean McGlynn. He has recorded with the Irish Tradition, Trian and as a soloist, his compositional skills and his All-Ireland championships attest to McComiskey's mastery of the button box.
Morgan State University Choir (Leadership Luncheon)
The Morgan State University Choir is one of the nation's most prestigious university choral ensembles. While classical, gospel, and contemporary popular music comprise the choir's repertoire, the choir is noted for its emphasis on preserving the heritage of the spiritual, especially in the historic practices of performance. The Morgan State University Choir has performed for audiences throughout the United States and all over the world.
Saturday, December 8
Visions of JAZZ (Networking Luncheon)
Visions of JAZZ (VOJ) - led by flutologist and musical director, Arch "AT" Thompson, and accompanied by Brazilian born acoustic guitarist, Richard Miller, is a seasoned jazz ensemble performing a spirited combination of Latin, Brazilian (Bossa/Samba), Classical, and Contemporary Jazz. A true fusion of the JAZZ art forms.
Phil Wiggins (Closing Plenary)
Phil Wiggins, a renowned harmonica player, songwriter and singer, began his musical career with some of Washington's leading blues artists, including Archie Edwards and John Jackson, and attributes his style to his years spent accompanying locally noted slide guitarist and gospel singer Flora Molton.
Fluid Movement's Milk Maids (Closing Party at the Baltimore Museum of Art)
Fluid Movement is a Baltimore-based performance art group for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The Milkmaids are Fluid Movement's official Alpine Ambassadors of Cheer. They bring their yodeling, skipping and jump-roping antic fun to community events around Baltimore.
Boister (Closing Party)
Based in Baltimore, Boister, led by Anne Watts, is part of American music's burgeoning "neo-cabaret" movement. This six person band will entice you with classic chansons of the French cabaret, with a twist.
Junkyard Saints (Closing Party)
Junkyard Saints is a DC/Baltimore-based seven-piece band with full horn section performing its own brand of New Orleans-style party music blending funk, swing, Latin, R&B, with a splash of zydeco to round out the mix.
NASAA MEETING AGENDA
Tentative Meeting Agenda At-A-Glance
| Wednesday, December 5 | |
| Special Preconference Workshop* Learning to Look at Financial Statements | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Optional Peer Sessions (times may vary) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday, December 6 |
|
| National Standard Training** | 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Optional Peer Sessions (times may vary) | 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Optional Maryland Art Excursions | 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Newcomer Orientation Luncheon | 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Opening Session, Roll Call, Welcomes The Honorable Martin O'Malley (invited) | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Peer Sessions | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Opening Reception at the American Visionary Art Museum | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Friday, December 7 |
|
| Breakfast Buffet | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
| NEA Chairman Dana Gioia | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
| Briefings | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Leadership Luncheon: Celebrating 40 Years | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Workshops (repeated on Saturday) | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Artist Plenary - Liz Lerman | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Optional Green Fields of America— Masters of Irish Music & Dance | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Dinner on Your Own—Explore Downtown | Evening |
Saturday, December 8 |
|
| Breakfast Buffet | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
| Peer Sessions | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Briefings | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Networking Luncheon | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Workshops (repeated from Friday) | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Closing Session with Nikki Giovanni | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Closing Party at the Baltimore Museum of Art | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Sunday, December 9 |
|
| Optional Peer Sessions (times may vary) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
* A separate registration fee applies. Refer to the registration form for details.
** A review of key National Standard codes and definitions, as well as an introduction to the Final Descriptive Report (FDR) requirements of the National Endowment for the Arts. No Additional fee, but space is limited. To reserve your space or for additional information, contact angela.han@nasaa-arts.org.
PEER GROUPS
Assembly 2007 includes multiple opportunities for state arts agency peer groups to gather. Tentative agendas are posted below and final agendas will be distributed at the on-site registration desk in Baltimore.
| Peer Group | Agenda Coordinators |
| Executive Directors | Julie Henahan (OH) Elaine Mariner (CO) |
| Chairs/Council Members | Laura Smith (NASAA) |
| Assistant/Deputy Directors | Foster J. Billingsley (VA) Lionell Thomas (DC) |
| Accessibility Coordinators | Paula Terry (NEA) |
| Arts Education Managers |
John S. Benjamin (KY) Sherilyn Brown (RI) |
| Capital/Facilities Programs | Don Blancett (FL) |
| Communications/Public Information | Greg Liakos (MA) |
| Community Development Directors | Katherine Eckstrand (OH) |
| Folk and Traditional Arts | Rory Turner (MD) |
| Grants Officers | Dia Foley (OH) Cathy DeMeo (CT) |
| Individual Artists | Barbara Robinson (ID) Lori Frush Schmelz (PA) |
| Touring and Presenting Coordinators |
Vicki Vitiello (NC) Jess Anthony (AR) |
During the regular conference, the peer groups will meet twice:
- Thursday, December 6 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 8 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Your peer group is also welcome to take advantage of additional optional meeting times:
- All day on Wednesday, December 5
- The morning of Thursday, December 6
- After the conference on Sunday, December 9
Although NASAA tries to accommodate equipment requests, we have a limited budget and may not be able to cover all costs. Submit your request early, and please provide your own laptops and projectors whenever possible.
If you need contact information for your colleagues, consult the SAA directory or http://www.nasaa-arts.org/aoa/aoa_contents.shtml or contact Sharon Gee at 202-347-6352, ext. 112.
ARTISTS AND PRESENTERS
A great roster of presenters has been assembled to join in our celebration, to share their unique talents and insights and to enrich our learning experiences. Highlights include:
Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher
Thursday, December 6, 1:00 p.m. at the Maryland Institute College of Art
After graduating from Harvard University in 1977, Kevin Kallaugher embarked on a bicycle tour of the British Isles. The tour finished, but he stayed in the U.K., joining the Brighton Basketball Club as a player and coach. When the club hit financial difficulties, KAL drew caricatures of tourists in Trafalgar Square and on Brighton Pier. In March 1978, when he was down to his last pair of socks, The Economist magazine recruited him to become the first resident cartoonist in their 145-year history. Kevin spent the next 10 years working in London as a cartoonist for such publications as The Observer, The Sunday Telegraph, Today, and The Mail on Sunday. Twenty-nine years later, he is still the editorial cartoonist for The Economist. KAL returned to the United States in 1988 to join The Baltimore Sun as its editorial cartoonist. Over the course of 17 years, he drew over 4,000 cartoons for the Sun. KAL has been recognized internationally as a cartoonist of rare verve and talent. Among many honors, he received in 1996, the Grafica Internazionale Award at the International Festival of Satire in Pisa, Italy. In 1999, 2002, and 2005, he was the recipient of the Thomas Nast award, presented by the Overseas Press Club of America. In 1999, The World Encyclopedia of Cartoons said of KAL: "Commanding a masterful style, Kallaugher stands among the premier caricaturists of the century." KAL has had exhibitions in London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. In 2006, The Walters Art Museum of Baltimore mounted a major exhibition of Kevin's artwork titled "Mightier than The Sword; The Satirical Pen of KAL". The show was at once a retrospective of KAL's first 3 decades of art and an early presentation of his exciting new work in the world of 3-D animation, which he is currently exploring with his company Kaltoons LLC. The exhibition was launched concurrently with the publication of the latest collection of KAL cartoons, KAL Draws Criticism. KAL is currently an Artist-in-Residence at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is also past president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists and Cartoonists Rights Network.
The Honorable Martin O'Malley (Invited)
Thursday, December 6, 1:00 p.m. at the Maryland Institute College of Art
Called one of America's five best mayors by Time magazine, Governor O'Malley is a committed, intelligent public servant who puts people before politics. During his six years as mayor of Baltimore City, he has worked tirelessly with the city's citizens and public servants to make it a safer, cleaner city where people want to live and businesses want to invest.
Now as the 61st Governor of Maryland, Martin O'Malley has brought our state together to make progress again as One Maryland. By finding consensus, Maryland families are starting to believe that their government can work. In the first Legislative Session, the Governor and the General Assembly worked together to advance our shared priorities to make historic investments in public education and school construction, improve the health of our environment and the Chesapeake Bay, strengthen public safety in every jurisdiction of our state and invest in life-saving stem cell healing.
Following the success of his award-winning performance measurement tool in city government, Governor O'Malley, has implemented StateStat - a system of transparent and accountable administration that measures outcomes and drives progress.
By establishing a foundation for progress, Maryland is beginning to realize the promise of our state - understanding that "there is more that unites us than divides us."
Born in 1963, Governor O'Malley was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. He graduated from Catholic University and the University of Maryland School of Law. He served as a prosecutor from 1988 to 1990 and was elected to the City Council in 1991.
The Governor and First Lady Katie O'Malley, a District Court Judge, have two daughters, Grace and Tara and two sons William and Jack.
Nikki Giovanni
Saturday, December 8, 4:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past thirty years, her outspokenness, in her writing and in lectures, has brought the eyes of the world upon her. One of the most widely-read American poets, she prides herself on being "a Black American, a daughter, a mother, a professor of English."
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Giovanni grew up in Lincoln Heights, an all-black suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated with honors from Fisk University, her grandfather's alma mater, in 1968. After graduating from Fisk, she attended the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. She published her first book of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk, in 1968, and within the next year published a second book, thus launching her career as a writer. Early in her career she was dubbed the "Princess of Black Poetry," and over the course of more than three decades of publishing and lecturing she has come to be called both a "National Treasure" and, most recently, one of Oprah Winfrey's twenty-five "Living Legends."
Many of Giovanni's books have received honors and awards. Her autobiography, Gemini, was a finalist for the National Book Award; Love Poems, Blues: For All the Changes, and Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea were all honored with NAACP Image Awards. Blues: For All the Changes reached #4 on the Los Angeles Times Bestseller list, a rare achievement for a book of poems. Most recently, her children's picture book Rosa, about the civil rights legend Rosa Parks, became a Caldecott Honors Book, and Bryan Collier, the illustrator, was given the Coretta Scott King award for best illustration. Rosa also reached #3 on The New York Times Bestseller list.
The recipient of some twenty-five honorary degrees, she has been named Woman of the Year by Mademoiselle Magazine, The Ladies Home Journal and Ebony Magazine. She was tapped for the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame and named an Outstanding Woman of Tennessee. Giovanni has also received Governor's Awards from both Tennessee and Virginia. She was the first recipient of the Rosa L. Parks Woman of Courage Award, and she has also been awarded the Langston Hughes Medal for poetry. She is an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and has received Life Membership and Scroll from The National Council of Negro Women. A member of PEN, she was honored for her life and career by The History Makers. She has received the keys to more than two dozen cities. A scientist who admires her work even named a new species of bat he discovered for her!
The author of some 30 books for both adults and children, Nikki Giovanni is a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Dana Gioia (Invited)
Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts
Friday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Join NEA Chairman Dana Gioia and NASAA Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Katz for a conversation on the role of the arts in American democracy.
Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts since 2003, Dana Gioia is an internationally acclaimed poet, critic, educator and former business executive. Gioia worked as an executive for General Foods in New York, eventually becoming vice president of marketing. He is best known for his 1991 book Can Poetry Matter? about the role of poetry in contemporary culture. Gioia's collection of poems, Interrogations at Noon won the 2002 American Book Award. His anthology, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, co-edited with X.J. Kennedy, is the best-selling college literary textbook in America.
Gioia is a long-time commentator on American culture and literature for BBC Radio. His poems, translations, essays and reviews have appeared in many magazines. Trained in music, Gioia was the classical music critic for San Francisco magazine for six years. His poetry has been set to music by many composers in genres from classical to rock. He has written two opera libretti, including Nosferatu (2001), with composer Alva Henderson. Gioia is an active translator of poetry from Latin, Italian, German and Romanian.
In 2001, Gioia founded Teaching Poetry, a conference dedicated to improving high school teaching of poetry. Also, he is the founder and co-director of the West Chester University Poetry Conference, the nation's largest annual all-poetry writing conference. Gioia has taught as a visiting writer at several universities. He is the former vice president of the Poetry Society of America and has served on the boards of numerous arts organizations.
Liz Lerman
Friday, December 7, 4:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Liz Lerman, Founding Artistic Director of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, is a choreographer, performer, writer, educator, and speaker. Described by the Washington Post as "the source of an epochal revolution in the scope and purposes of dance art," her dance/theater works have been seen throughout the United States and abroad. Her aesthetic approach spans the range from abstract to personal to political, while her working process emphasizes research, translation between artistic media, and intensive collaboration with dancers and communities.
She founded Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in 1976, and has cultivated the company's unique multi-generational ensemble, with dancers whose ages span five decades, into a leading force in contemporary dance. Liz has been the recipient of numerous honors, including the American Choreographer Award, the American Jewish Congress "Golda" Award, and Washingtonian magazine's 1988 Washingtonian of the Year. In 2002 her work was recognized with a MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellowship, and she was recently designated for the National Foundation for Jewish Culture's Achievement Award and induction into the University of Maryland's Hall of Fame. Liz's work has been commissioned by Lincoln Center, American Dance Festival, BalletMet, and the Kennedy Center, among many others.
From 1994 to 1996, in collaboration with the Music Hall of Portsmouth, N.H., Liz directed The Shipyard Project, which has been widely noted as an example of the power of art to enhance such values as social capital and civic dialogue. From 1999 to 2002 she led Hallelujah, which engaged people in 15 cities throughout the United States in the creation of a series of dances "in praise of" topics vital to their communities. Her current projects include Ferocious Beauty: Genome, an investigation of the impact of genetic research in our lives, and a commission from the Harvard University School of Law for a work observing the human rights legacy of the post-WWII Nuremberg Trials. As a frequent keynote speaker and panelist, Liz addresses arts, community and business organizations both nationally and internationally. She consults regularly with the Mellon Orchestra Forum and Synagogue 2000, and recently participated in Harvard University's Saguaro Seminar, which gathered thinkers to promote the growth of civic connectedness in the United States. She is the author of Teaching Dance to Senior Adults (1983) and the co-author of Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process (2003), and has written articles and essays for such publications as Reconstructionism Today, Faith and Form, Movement Research, and the Rockefeller Foundation's Community, Culture, and Globalization. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Milwaukee, Liz attended Bennington College and Brandeis University, received her B.A. in dance from the University of Maryland, and an M.A. in dance from George Washington University. She is married to storyteller Jon Spelman. Their daughter, Anna, is in her second year of college.
SPECIAL PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHAT DO THE NUMBERS TELL YOU?LEARNING TO LOOK AT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DON'T MISS THIS WORKSHOP IF YOU...
- Want to encourage thoughtful review of grant applications by panelists.
- Are responsible for collecting or analyzing financial data from grantees.
- Provide technical assistance or management consultation to arts organizations in your state.
- Plan to revisit what financial data your agency needs to inform its policy decisions and capacity-building programs.
Just like assessments of artistic quality, management practices and community outreach, an assessment of financial strength is crucial in evaluating the health of an arts organization. What are useful indicators of financial strength? Is it possible to identify struggling organizations before they become too unstable? What information should state arts agency panelists and staff be examining to inform grant making and policy?
In this workshop, participants will gain hands-on practice in examining financial statements, including balance sheets and operating budgets. The workshop will help participants use these materials to understand key issues, including:
- What types of information can signal financial strength or vulnerability
- How asset-rich organizations can still fail to pay their bills
- Why revenue diversification and stabilization are important to assess
- How income and expense ratios can correlate to an organization's mission
- When deficits might be a good thing
- And more!
In addition to reviewing some financial fundamentals, participants in this workshop will also have the opportunity to reflect on why they collect financial information, who utilizes it and what purposes it can serve.
Eric Fraint, faculty
Eric Fraint is founder and president of Your-Part-Time Controller, a firm which provides financial services to nonprofit organizations and small businesses. He is a frequent speaker on nonprofit accounting and financial responsibility and has worked with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Arts and Business Council, Pew Charitable Trusts, Association of Fundraising Professionals' Franklin Forum, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Chester County Funders, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofits, Alliance of Nonprofit Financial Officers and the Pennsylvania Society of Association Executives.
A 1977 graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Fraint serves on the Board of Managers of The Philadelphia Foundation, where he is also treasurer. He is an instructor on various financial topics at the Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University and has been an Adjunct Professor in Drexel University's Graduate Arts Administration Program.
Facilitators
Charlie McDermott, Deputy Director, Massachusetts Cultural Council
Mollie Lakin-Hayes, Deputy Director, Southern Arts Federation
Designed specifically for state arts agencies and other arts grant makers, this special preconference is a full-day workshop. A special introductory rate of $125 is being offered in conjunction with Assembly 2007. Space is limited, so register soon!
Wednesday, December 5
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
$125 U.S. per person
OPTIONAL PRECONFERENCE TOURS
Arrive early and get a head start on the proceedings. Register for one of the three exciting tours that our hosts at the Maryland State Arts Council have organized for your enjoyment. The tours will depart from the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
Thursday, December 6
O! Say Can You See —The Star-Spangled Experience in Baltimore - Bus Tour
A poem and a flag crafted in Baltimore are among the most potent of all our national symbols. Encounter the people and places of the war of 1812 Battle of Baltimore, and see how their actions helped shape our national identity. Just days after the President and Congress abandoned Washington and the White House and Capitol were in ruins, the diverse citizens of Baltimore defeated the greatest military power in the world. See the sites where it happened, including the Fells Point National Register Historic District (the "nest of pirates" the British set out to destroy); Patterson Park and its fanciful pagoda; Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine; the Flag House, the home of the women who sewed the 15-star Star-Spangled Banner; the Battle Monument, America's first war memorial and monument to the common soldier; and the Maryland Historical Society, the home of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript.
Please note that this tour is accessible to people with disabilities and older adults; however, the interior of the pagoda at Patterson Park in not accessible.
Tour operates from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $15 U.S. per person (transportation included)
Tour the Newly Renovated Historic Hippodrome Theatre
One of the classic movie theaters designed by renowned theatre architect Thomas W. Lamb
Built in 1914, the Hippodrome operated as a vaudeville & movie show house for decades until its closing in the 1970s. In early 2004, the curtain rose again at the legendary Hippodrome Theatre, now a state of the art theatre and home of Broadway shows and world-class performing arts. The $70 million renovation transformed three historic landmark buildings and one new building, preserving each building's unique identity while forming a seamless series of venues that blend old and new. A full tour of all buildings is typically not open to the public. See the full restoration of the impressive dome ceiling, the mural above the stage proscenium and the preservation of existing plaster, exterior walls, facade and decorative materials.
Please note that this tour is accessible to people with disabilities and older adults.
Tour operates from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $15 U.S. per person (transportation included)
Mt. Vernon Cultural District Architectural Walking Tour followed by Walters Art Museum Tour with Gary Vikan, Museum Director
The Mount Vernon Place Guided Walking Tour leads you through the best-preserved 19th century urban square in the country and takes you on a 100-year trip through Baltimore history for a fascinating exploration of the neighborhood's architecture. See the first large-scale monument in the nation to George Washington; the great townhouses on the square; the Peabody Institute and Library; the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church, a prime example of Victorian Gothic architecture; and the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, the oldest and the most imposing residence on the square with a Tiffany glass dome. The tour will end with a visit to the Walters Art Museum, the jewel in the crown of Mt. Vernon Place. Museum Director Gary Vikan will give a guided tour through the highlights of the Walters renowned collections, which in the last several years have been totally reinstalled in stunningly renovated galleries. He will be sharing fascinating stories - the sort that don't make it to the labels and wall texts!
Please note that this tour is partially accessible to people with disabilities and older adults. Some of the historic areas may require walking on cobblestone (Washington Monument and Mt. Vernon Square) and use of stairs (Peabody Institute and Library; the Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church, and Garrett-Jacobs Mansion [Engineering Society]). The Walters Art Museum is fully accessible.
Tour operates from 9:00 am. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $15 U.S. per person (transportation included)
Please note: If you need accommodations due to a disability, please call Sharon Gee, Director of Meetings and Events, at 202-347-6352 (ext. 112) or e-mail sharon.gee@nasaa-arts.org no later than November 7, 2007.
WORKSHOPS
Sponsored by Altria Group, Inc.
Friday, December 7, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NASAA's popular "workshop" format continues at Assembly 2007. These highly interactive 90-minute sessions are designed to help participants reflect on their work, to build their leadership skills and to challenge conventional thinking about state arts agency policy. With the exception of the Public Value session (which covers separate material), all workshops will be offered concurrently on Friday afternoon and repeated on Saturday.
YOU'VE GOT IT, SO FLAUNT IT!
PROMOTING YOUR STATE'S DISTINCTIVE CULTURAL ASSETS
Cultural industries - including the artists, musicians, writers, film makers, and craftspeople that are the originators of a state's cultural products - are powerful assets that can help any state achieve its full economic potential. This workshop will feature a case study of Louisiana, which has made its unique, authentic culture a cornerstone in the foundation of the state's economic development and recovery efforts. This session will help participants assess their own state's distinctive arts and cultural assets. Participants will explore a variety of promotional, policy and program strategies that states can use to foster sustainable economic, civic and cultural development.
| Facilitators: | Pamela Breaux, Office of Cultural Development, Louisiana Dept. of Culture, Recreation & Tourism Valsin Marmillion, Marmillion + Company |
MAKING MEETINGS MATTER:
CREATIVE PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Citizen engagement is central to the work of state arts agencies. It is a value we hold as public agencies, as well as a powerful method for gathering input, catalyzing action and encouraging collaboration. So how can state arts agencies make the most of planning forums, statewide conferences and other meetings that we convene? What are the ingredients of successful public dialogue? What session design principles and facilitation strategies are effective? What roles can artists play? Participate in this hands-on workshop to enhance your facilitation skills and expand your repertoire of creative techniques for engaging the public.
| Facilitator: | Barbara Schaffer Bacon, Animating Democracy, Americans for the Arts |
STATE ARTS AGENCY ADVOCACY:
STRATEGIES FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS
Hone your advocacy strategies in this new advocacy workshop. Participants in this session will examine the strengths and weaknesses of current advocacy practices and will explore how state arts agency realities—including leadership turnover, budget limitations, statewide advocacy groups and new technologies—can help or hinder your advocacy efforts. This discussion about advocacy challenges will also address success strategies that state arts agencies can adapt to their unique policy environments. Join your colleagues for a candid (and "can-do!") discussion of how each state can harness its advocacy assets and work toward a long-term vision for public arts support.
| Facilitator: | Thomas L. Birch, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies |
BEYOND GRANT MAKING:
EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF SAA INTERVENTION
State arts agencies exert their influence in many different ways—as grant makers, conveners, trainers, information providers and advocates. While the majority of state arts agency funds are dedicated to grant making, other roles are capturing an increasing portion of SAAs' financial and human resources. What are the strengths and limitations of grant making? How can the "return on investment" of non-grant activities be assessed? Join in a lively debate about the evolution and diversification of state arts agency roles in this recent addition to NASAA's "New Directions in State Arts Agency Grant Making" track.
| Facilitator: | Kelly Barsdate, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies |
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC VALUE (FRIDAY ONLY)
This workshop provides an overview of public value fundamentals and how they apply to the state arts agency field. Based on state arts agencies' experiences in adapting public value concepts to their work, this session will demonstrate how tools such as "the strategic triangle" and a "value chain" can help state arts agencies deliver value to citizens and address the expectations of their authorizers. New council members and staff—and anyone looking for a model of how to explain public value concepts to colleagues and constituents—are encouraged to attend.
| Facilitator: | Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies |
PUBLIC VALUE AND THE FUTURE (SATURDAY ONLY)
How can public value concepts help state arts agencies transform their work? What long-term trends will challenge state arts agencies in the future, and how can public value thinking help state arts agencies strategically address those changes? Join your colleagues for a "beyond the basics" discussion of how state arts agencies can create value for citizens in an era of pronounced change. Be sure to have some familiarity with public value ideas to make the most of this session. (See Friday's "Introduction to Public Value" workshop.)
| Facilitator: | Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies |
BRIEFINGS
Sponsored by The Wallace Foundation
Briefings are short, "high-octane" sessions designed to spread the word about new research and to encourage discussion about innovative strategies for serving the public. Different briefings are offered on Friday and Saturday, so review the menu of offerings for both days to plan your conference schedule.
Friday, December 7, 10:30 a.m._11:30 a.m.
CULTURAL DEMOCRACY
Join your colleagues for a discussion about what cultural democracy means and how state arts agencies can encourage it in their policies, partnerships and programs. Following up on The Association of American Cultures (TAAC) conference, this session will explore the multiple ideas and values associated with cultural democracy, including promoting cultural diversity on a global scale, encouraging participation in community-oriented cultural expressions and assuring fair and equitable access to cultural resources.
| Presenter: | James Counts Early, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution |
| Moderator: | Mayumi Tsutakawa, Washington State Arts Commission |
QUALITIES OF QUALITY:
EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT
Project Zero, at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, is conducting a study to synthesize current thought about what constitutes high quality arts education. The study, sponsored by The Wallace Foundation, explores how arts educators define and strive to create high quality arts learning experiences for children and youth, both in and out of school. The study encompasses urban, suburban and rural programs reaching grades K-12, as well as all of the major art forms. This research offers a set of tools that will provide conceptual and practical assistance those who wish to understand, establish, expand, and/or improve arts learning experiences for young people. The report is aimed at decision-makers positioned to create or sustain arts learning opportunities for children and youth in any community in the United States.
| Introduction: | Jonathan Katz, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies |
| Presenter: | Steve Seidel, Project Zero, Harvard University |
| Moderator: | Sherilyn Brown, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts |
THE CULTURAL DATA PROJECT (PART I)
This multi-state initiative involving Pennsylvania, Maryland and California provides a web-based, streamlined system for collecting historical financial, organizational and programmatic data for hundreds of cultural organizations. The Cultural Data Project also offers an online tool to help arts groups assess their own trends and benchmark themselves against similar organizations. The data collected from this project will provide standardized information for cultural advocates and participating grant makers. Part I of this session will feature an overview of the system: what data is collected, how the system works and how the information is being used. (See Also: Part II, Saturday morning)
| Presenters: | Marian Godfrey, The Pew Charitable Trusts Barbara Lippman, The Pew Charitable Trusts Neville Vakharia, Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project Peggy Amsterdam, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance |
| Moderator: | Brian Rogers, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts |
THE ARTS AND HEALTH CARE
The arts in health care movement has made dramatic strides in the last decade. Arts providers have unique opportunities to forge new partnerships and find new ways to ensure the role of the arts in this country's health care. This session will showcase state arts agency efforts to infuse arts programming into health care settings using programs that not only enhance environments, but also promote wellness for patients, providers and families. Included will be perspectives on strategies for designing programs and collaborations that encourage the arts as an essential component of community health and vitality, as well as resources for program design. Coordination and travel support for this session is provided by the AccessAbility program of the National Endowment for the Arts.
| Presenters: | Jill Sonke-Henderson, Center for the Arts in Healthcare Research and Education Sandy Shaughnessy, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Paula Terry, National Endowment for the Arts |
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS:
FOSTERING COMMERCE AND CULTURE
Several states have recently considered legislation designed to stimulate the establishment of local cultural districts or arts enterprise zones. Using Maryland's Arts and Entertainment Districts and Main Street initiatives as examples, this session will explore how cultural districts work and will present a range of strategies that states can use to stimulate local economic development, tourism and civic vitality. Time will be provided for participants to discuss what roles state arts agencies can play in these initiatives and how local efforts can affect the arts environment statewide.
| Presenters: | Elizabeth Carven, Maryland State Arts Council Andrew L. Vick, Allegany Arts Council, Cumberland Arts & Entertainment District Kyra Kristof Pincheira, Cambridge Arts & Entertainment District, Cambridge Main Street |
| Moderator: | Jesse Rye, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies |
NEA GRANTS OVERVIEW
This session will provide an overview of the programs of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), including the kinds of grants available to arts organizations and service organizations in all arts disciplines. Attend this session to find out how you can help your constituents access federal resources for the arts (how they can apply for funding and participate in NEA initiatives). This session will also provide an opportunity for general questions and discussion about how state arts agencies and the NEA can collaborate to serve the American public.
| Presenter: | Eileen Mason, Senior Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts |
Saturday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
ENGAGING ART:
THE NEXT GREAT TRANSFORMATION OF AMERICA'S CULTURAL LIFE
New technologies, changing social norms and a rising "creative class" all foretell a potential cultural renaissance that involves citizen art making, expanded cultural choice, and more interactive engagement with art and artists. But how exactly will this transformation play out? Who is most likely to benefit? Join your colleagues in conversation about the new anthology Engaging Art: The Next Great Transformation of America's Cultural Life. Discuss what questions state arts agencies should be asking themselves and their constituents about the future of arts participation in America.
| Presenter: | Steven Tepper, Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University |
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR GOVERNORS' ARTS AWARDS
What can state arts agencies accomplish through these recognition events and celebrations? What are some strategies for organizing them and involving the public? This session will showcase some creative ideas for helping Governors' Arts Awards create positive visibility for the arts, for governors and for state arts agencies. The session will also provide time for an informal jam session where participants can swap ideas about how to maximize the potential of these special occasions.
| Presenter: | Rich Boyd, Tennessee Arts Commission |
HOW LOCAL COMMUNITIES COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION
RAND Education has conducted a study of six communities' attempts to build and/or improve local arts education provision for children. This new research examines how collaborative and coordinated region-wide efforts develop, deliver and sustain high-quality arts learning experiences. By studying emerging efforts in New York, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Alameda County (CA), RAND Education researchers reveal ways in which local organizations and individuals meet the challenges and opportunities within their environments and creatively address a diversity of organizational cultures and missions. Drawing on lessons from all six communities, this briefing will discuss strategies for launching collaborative efforts and for improving access to quality arts learning experiences. It will explicitly discuss barriers to progress including state level issues and contexts. This research is sponsored by The Wallace Foundation.
| Introduction: | Mary Trudel, The Wallace Foundation |
| Presenter: | Susan Bodilly, RAND Education |
| Moderator: | Amy Duggins Pender, New York State Council on the Arts |
THE CULTURAL DATA PROJECT (PART II)
This session will explore how state arts agencies can play leadership roles in pooling knowledge and encouraging collaboration among public and private arts funders. Learn how the Cultural Data Project was implemented in Pennsylvania, Maryland and California and discuss with your colleagues how similar efforts could impact policy in your state. (Continuation of Part I from Friday morning)
| Presenters: | Marian Godfrey, The Pew Charitable Trusts Barbara Lippman, The Pew Charitable Trusts Neville Vakharia, Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project Theresa Colvin, Maryland State Arts Council Philip Horn, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts |
| Moderator: | Brian Rogers, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts |
GETTING TO KNOW THE REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Join this session to get an overview of regional activities and to hear highlights of the programs, services and special initiatives that each regional arts organization offers. This session is a great opportunity to get to know your regional arts organization and to learn more about how these groups collaborate with state arts agencies and the National Endowment for the Arts to support artists and arts organizations at the local, regional, national and international levels.
| Presenters: | David Fraher, Executive Director, Arts Midwest Suzanne Wise, Vice Chair, Mid-America Arts Alliance Alan Cooper, Executive Director, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Jane Preston, Director of Programs, New England Foundation for the Arts Gerri Combs, Executive Director, Southern Arts Federation Anthony Radich, Executive Director, Western States Arts Federation. |
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, December 6
WELCOME RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION
American Visionary Art Museum
Join your colleagues as NASAA kicks off the conference with a welcome reception and experience at the American Visionary Art Museum. "Deemed by unanimous vote in Congress as America's official National Museum, Repository, and Education Center for the best in original, self-taught artistry," the American Visionary Art Museum has been hailed a treasure house, full of the most outstanding creations born of intuition and self-styled imagination. All seven galleries hold wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, retired folk, the disabled, the homeless, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon—all inspired by the fire within. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, the Visionary transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art."—American Visionary Art Museum
Plan to enjoy the unique experience of visiting the American Visionary Art Museum and all that it has to offer this evening, in addition to the variety of culinary delights featured in our "Taste of Baltimore" reception. For further information on the museum visit http://www.avam.org.
Friday, December 7
GREEN FIELDS OF AMERICA—Masters of Irish Music & Dance
Performance to be held at the Creative Alliance at The Patterson
Presented by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
An all star line-up of the band that sparked the traditional Irish music renaissance. Formed in 1978 and still led by the incomparable Mick Moloney, Green Fields performs this evening in celebration of the NEA National Heritage Fellowships' 25th Anniversary.
A who's who of Irish music, this incarnation features NEA Fellows Mick Moloney (banjo and vocals) and Donny Golden (stepdance). Rounding out the stellar group are Cara Butler (stepdance), Dana Lin (fiddle), Maryland based Zan McLeod (guitar) and Jim Eagan (fiddle) and Baltimore's own Billy McComisky (accordion).
The NEA Fellowships are presented with support from the Darden Restaurants Foundation and the Darden family of restaurants including Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
This is an optional evening event. Tickets for NASAA members only are $14 in advance. Seating is limited! NASAA members will be required to present their meeting name badge at the door along with their ticket for admission to the performance.
To make ticket reservations or for further information visit The Creative Alliance.
Doors open at The Creative Alliance at The Patterson at 7:00 p.m. The performance begins at 8:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Optional transportation for $5.00 U.S. per person will depart from the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront at 7:00 p.m. and will return immediately following the performance. (To register for a seat on the bus, select the appropriate box on the NASAA registration form.)
Saturday, December 8
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY AND DANCE
Baltimore Museum of Art
Explore the magnificent exhibition Matisse: Painter as Sculptor at the Baltimore Museum of Art during our closing night party. You'll have an opportunity to see this exhibition that features more than 160 Matisse sculptures, paintings, and drawings.
"The Baltimore Museum of Art presents a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see this major retrospective of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Don't miss the only East coast venue and the last stop on the highly successful national tour."
Indulge yourself while dining on an assortment of distinctive and flavorful foods that represents the tastes of Baltimore. And as always, enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the musical entertainment during the evening.
For further information on The Baltimore Museum of Art visit http://www.artbma.org/exhibitions/special/matisse.html.
Be sure to visit the BMA Shop upon arrival, just in case you want to discover a unique selection of art-inspired merchandise and receive a 10% discount on most purchases for the evening as a special discount to our NASAA Assembly 2007 attendees.
TRAVEL AND HOTEL INFORMATION
CONVENTION HOTELThe Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is our conference hotel.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-385-3000 Fax: 410-385-0330
www.marriotthotels.com
The NASAA group rate will be $155.00 per room, per night (for either a single or a double) plus applicable state and local taxes, currently 12.5%.
To make your Marriott hotel reservation call (800) 228-9290 or (410) 385-3000.
Reservations must be received no later than Friday, November 9, 2007 or until which time our NASAA contracted group room block is full. In the event this happens prior to our reservation cutoff date of November 9, NASAA will identify an overflow hotel for further room reservations.
NASAA's group room rate will apply three (3) days prior and three (3) days after the conference dates, based on availability.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or accompanied by a first night's room deposit. Individual reservations can be cancelled up to 6:00 p.m. (ET) on the date of arrival with no penalty to the individual attendee.
Check-in is 4:00 pm. Requests for early check-ins will be honored based on availability.
Check-out is 12:00 noon.
Unless otherwise noted, all NASAA events will be held in accessible facilities. Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request. If you need assistance, please indicate your needs on the registration form.
AIRLINES
NASAA generally offers meeting attendees prearranged group discounts with one official airline, however, due to the fluctuations within the airline industry and the multitude of low fares that are available on the Internet, we encourage you to search for competitive fares and select the one that best fits your budget.
The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has a variety of airlines that service Baltimore. For a list of airlines and contact numbers visit http://www.bwiairport.com/airlines_schedules/airlines/.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Taxi Service - Operated by BWI Taxi Management, Inc.
The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area on the lower level of the BWI Airport Terminal. Please note that this service is available from BWI only. Rates are on the average $30-$33 U.S. one-way. Flat rates are illegal in Maryland. For more information, call 410-859-1100.
CAR RENTALS
NEW RENTAL CAR FACILITY
BWI Airport has opened a spacious, rental car facility providing one-stop rental car shopping for their customers. The facility is located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the Airport. Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility. When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility. A shuttle will take you to the terminal. All transactions occur at the new facility. The new facility has the capacity to accommodate up to ten rental car agencies.
The address of the Car Rental Facility is 7432 New Ridge Rd., Hanover, MD 21076
Avis* 410-859-1680
Alamo 410-859-8092
Budget 410-859-0850
Dollar 1-800-800-4000
Enterprise* 1-800-325-8007
Hertz* 410-850-7400
National 410-859-8860
Thrifty* 410-850-7139
*Hand controlled autos are available.
For further information on the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport visit http://www.bwiairport.com/.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
SPONSORS
Platinum Partner ($25,000 and above)
Gold Partner ($10,000 and above)
Silver Partner ($5,000 and above)
Bronze Partner ($1,000 and above)
Alex. Brown Charitable Foundation
General Growth Properties
Special Thanks To:
American Visionary Art Museum
Baltimore Museum of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
The Walters Art Museum
Carole Alexander
Dania Blair
Suzie Cordish
Abigail Hoffman
Lois Hug
Patricia Mote
David Phillips
Alisa Pipkin
Arthur Waxter
Christopher West
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Host
Maryland State Arts Council
The Maryland State Arts Council is an agency of the Department of Business and Economic Development; Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts.
Additional support for the arts education managers, folk arts coordinators, and the touring and presenting coordinators is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies.
