Performing Arts Peer Network Gathering

PERFORMING ARTS in Quaker Schools:
What does it mean at this moment in time?

• Join colleagues for discussion of how Quaker values inform performing arts in our schools

• Explore ideas for weaving testimonies, social justice, and Quaker principles into our work.

• Bring lessons, activities, and resources to share. Help us build a network of performing arts educators in Friends schools.

Agenda

8:30	Registration, Refreshments and Social Time
9:00	Welcome, Introductions and Centering Meeting for Worship
9:30	Special Guest Presenter - Andre Robert Lee The Intersection of Quakerism and the Arts Balancing our creative freedom and expression with responsibility for our Art and the messages it carries.
12:00	Lunch
1:05	Discussion Topics will include: (Let us know your interests!) Competition in Quaker performing arts Programming with cultural competency Collaboration between specialist teachers and classroom teachers
2:15	Next Steps - How to stay connected. Planning for 2020-2021 future peer network gathering topics and volunteers. Closing worship
2:30	Farewells!

 

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Dates, Rates & Details

DATEFebruary 7, 2020
Friday (8:30am-2:30pm) 

FACILITATOR/CLERKHeather Fortune, Friends Select School
Anne Hess, Germantown Friends School
Keisha Hirlinger, Abington Friends School
Will Addis, Westtown School

FEESRegistration fee: $92, includes light breakfast & lunch. 

LOCATIONFriends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102