Think - Professionalism...

Think - Professionalism…Read, dream, get excited…
Sit back, sip that special summer drink, read, dream, and get excited. It’s time to start making plans now for all the great opportunities for professional growth to come in the next few months! See the many opportunities heading your way this week.

Registration Opens August 1st!

Check in on the NATA Summer Board Meeting Agenda!

pARTners Rewards Program - WIN $500 Blick Gift Card!
NAEA is once again sponsoring a membership drive campaign for states and individuals.  From July through January, NAEA will track membership growth by each state.  Nebraska could receive some wonderful recognition for growth.  In addition, members who recruit, will be placed in a drawing for a $500 Blick gift card and free registration to NAEA 2016 in Chicago.

The 2016 NAEA National Convention will be held March 17-19, 2016 in Chicago at the McCormick Place Convention Center and Hilton Chicago Hotel.
The 2016 NAEA National Convention theme is: Lead! Share Your Vision for Art Education
2016 NAEA National Convention Program Coordinator: Bob Reeker
BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS NOW

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How Citizens Can Influence Congress at Town Hall Meetings
RollCall.com recently posted an opinion piece by Bradford Fitch listing ways citizens and groups can have meaningful interactions with elected representatives.

 With the August recess approaching, federal legislators will be in their districts. This presents an opportunity for you to have in-person contact. Some key tips to be effective during these visits:

• Go early and connect with staff
• Bring talking points
• Bring a friend (or a dozen friends)
• Be polite

If you would like some talking points regarding the arts in Nebraska, click here for our "Arts Mean..." flyer or find other resources at our Advocacy Page. The full article, including further details about each key tip, can be found at: RollCall.com article

Career Opportunities in the Arts
Nebraska Arts Council is hiring a Business Manager. The position is responsible for accounting and office management. Nebraska Arts Council Opportunity
Haymarket Theatre is seeking a Managing Director, whose primary role is to advocate for the Theatre and oversee day-to-day business operations. Haymarket Theatre Opportunity

“Sharing Our Past to Enrich the Future”
STATEWIDE CALL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS | June 1 ~  January 4, 2016
Hildegard Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Nebraska Tourism Commission and the Nebraska State Historical Society has launched a statewide “Call to Photographers” (June 1, 2015 through January 4, 2016.)  This Call will coincide with Nebraska’s sesquicentennial in 2017. www.hildegardcenter.org