ALI  is a three-day intensive for white arts leaders who are:

• Tired of conversations about diversity
• Committed to “doing the work,” but not quite sure how
• Looking to acquire resources, tools, and techniques to combat racism and dismantle white supremacy
• Seeking a national network of fellow accomplices

Participants will arrive in Phoenix on Monday, July 27. Over three days, facilitators will build a nurturing environment of learning through self-reflection and healthy risk-taking; participants will examine their personal complicity in white supremacy, learn strategies to dismantle white supremacy in the arts, engage in visioning exercises for creating an equitable arts field, and co-create customized strategies and action steps for their organizations.

If you are interested in learning more about the Accomplices Leadership Institute, visit http://aacnetwork.org/accomplice-leadership-institute/.

Leaders of Color Institute 

Date and Time

Wednesday, July 29th, 8:30 am-5:30 pm

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Description:

$100

AATE’s Leaders of Color Institute (LOCI) is a space for theatre professionals and administrators who will lead or are currently leading artistic organizations, programs and schools. This dedicated space only for people of color will provide professional development opportunities that includes peer exchange and leadership skill development. It is also an opportunity to share your work, successes, and challenges and make new connections with potential collaborators. The LOCI will help shape the next generation of theatre to better reflect the communities’ present.  This program will run in tandem with the Arts Administrators of Color Network Accomplice Training.

Drama in the Pre-School Space

Date and Time

Thursday, July 30th, 9am-2pm

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Description:

$100

Childsplay invites AATE conference attendees to a pre-conference workshop focused on early childhood education. This interactive day will focus our community of learners on unpacking and reflecting upon best practices for drama in preschool spaces. Topics will include language and literacy development, emergent bilingualism, and trauma-informed practice. We will draw from Childsplay’s decade of working with preschool teachers through its EYEPlay professional development program, as well as special presentations by early childhood experts.