Meeting Schedule 2007-2008

September: Thursday 9/27, 12-2 pm. Advocating for the Arts. Hosted by Domenic Guastaferro in New Rochelle. Guest speaker, John Gallagher.

October: Tuesday 10/30 2-4 pm. Minority Participation in the Arts. Hosted by Pat Wheelhouse in Bedford.

November: Thursday 11/15, 4-6 pm. Creating and Maximizing Spaces for the Arts. Co-hosts: Dina Madden and Jeff Smith. Location: Mamaroneck High School.

January: Tuesday 1/29, 4-6 pm. Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Hosted by Jean Newtown at the Music Conservatory of Westchester. Guest presenter: Eric Barnhill.

February: Thursday 2/28, 4-6 pm. Podcasting in the Music Room. Guest Presenter: Dr. James Frankel. Co-hosts: Dina Madden and Jeff Smith. Location: Mamaroneck High School.  

March: Advocacy Day in Albany.

April: Wednesday 4/30, 4-6pm. Presentations are at 5pm. Arts Programs for Special Learners. Hosted by Jean Newton at Music Conservatory of Westchester. Guest speaker: Lisa Sandagata (Co-Director of Music Therapy Institute, MCW), dance educator Jeanie Gayeski (of Steffi Nossen School of Dance) and visual art therapist Yasmine Awais.

May: Wednesday 5/14, 12-2 pm. Arts Partnerships. Hosted by Westchester Arts Council; organized by Miriam Bernabei and Jean Newton. Members will each bring in one guest speaker for brief presentation.

June: Thursday 6/19, 4-6 pm. Year-end meeting.