2018 Kennedy Center LEAD® Awards

August 4, 2018 by vsainternational

We are pleased to announce the 2018 Kennedy Center Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Award winners! The 2018 awardees will be honored during the LEAD® Conference on August 11 in Atlanta, GA. The LEAD® Awards recognize outstanding individuals and institutions whose leadership and work furthers the field of accessibility in the cultural arts. LEAD®’s specific goal in granting these awards is to increase awareness and focus on the importance of accessibility in artistic venues and cultural institutions. Award for Emerging Leaders […]

Categories: Arts Administration, Professional Development • Tags: Arts Access, Arts Administration, arts management, Award Winners, awards, Kennedy Center, LEAD, LEAD Conference

10 Tips on How to Get the Most Out of the 2018 LEAD® Conference

July 3, 2018 by vsainternational

The 18th annual Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Conference is just a few weeks away! Here are some ways to get the most out of your time at the conference. Here are tips from past participants on how to make the most of your time at LEAD®: 1.) What to pack: Business cards, collateral from your organization, device chargers, light layers, comfy shoes, snacks, an open mind, and a willingness to learn. The conference hotel has an outdoor pool and fitness center, if […]

Categories: Arts Administration, Career Development, Professional Development • Tags: Accessibility, Accommodations, Arts Administration, arts management, Conference, Conferences, Cultural Arts, LEAD, LEAD Conference, Museum, Theater

10 Great Reasons to Attend the LEAD® Conference

June 20, 2017 by vsainternational

Thinking about attending the annual Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Conference? Here are the top 10 reasons why it’s a smart choice for professional development for arts administrators of every level.   Access to ideas. Tap into the collective “brain trust” of arts administrators from museums, theaters, parks, zoos, libraries, and other cultural venues. Become indispensable to your organization. What you’ll take away from LEAD® will show current and future employers that you’re knowledgeable and dedicated to inclusion and […]

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