We loved sharing, learning and gathering together for the 2022 Annual Convening, Sept. 14-15 in Baltimore, MD! Please enjoy these recordings of the plenary sessions from the event.
Check out resources from other past convenings:
- 2021 Virtual Gathering
- 2020 Virtual Gathering
- 2019 Annual Convening (Alexandria, VA)
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Creativity + Conversation + Connection
We were thrilled to kick off the event with Baltimore Bloomberg Arts Internship interns and staff! They started off the conference with poetry, a conversation about the role of the arts in their lives and education and an opportunity to move and connect with fellow conference participants. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from young people about how adults can be authentic advocates and allies in the arts.
A Conversation with Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson and Lynda Lopez
In this session, leadership from the National Endowment for the Arts and U.S. Department of Education discuss their shared priorities and vision for arts education.
Creativity + Conversation + Connection Closing Reflection
Baltimore Bloomberg Arts Internship interns and staff return to lead Annual Convening attendees through a reflective poetry exercise.
Thursday, Sept. 15
The Arts Education Data Debate
There are more arts education data available than people know, but less than what people need. Some data describe access – who is receiving arts instruction and where – but there is less information about practice—what learning happens in the classroom. And while available information related to access is increasing, it still might fall short of what the field wants when talking about questions of access and experience. So, what kinds of data are available, and which are most important? What stories do different types of data tell, and for what audiences? What happens when we need to make choices about how to invest in data infrastructure? Watch this session to hear the case for both access and practice data, and leave knowing where you fall in the great data debate.
Lessons in Systems Change from Baltimore Arts Education Leaders
We believe that leaders at all levels have an important role to play in making change. In this long conversation, a student, educator, principal, administrator and community and state leaders discuss the wealth of systems change experience in Baltimore. We know that this work is not without its challenges. Panelists share their experiences, advice and parting words to help empower attendees to activate what they have learned in their own communities.
