National Guild for Community Arts Education
Karen LaShelle is an accomplished arts leader with extensive experience in community arts education and programming. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Austin Together since December 2021, Karen has also been involved with Creative Action since September 2003 in various roles, including Capital Project Consultant and Executive and Artistic Director. As a Board Chair/Member at the National Guild for Community Arts Education since December 2017, Karen contributes to national discussions on arts education. Previous experience includes positions at Leadership Austin, Interfaith Neighbors, Redmoon Theatre, Northlight Theatre, and Blue Man Productions. Academically, Karen holds a Master's degree in Community Based Arts from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University.
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National Guild for Community Arts Education
Founded in 1937, the National Guild for Community Arts Education is the sole national service organization for providers of community arts education. We believe in the power of the arts to transform lives. Our work helps realize that transformation every day. We serve our membership of over 400 organizations and individuals who span 46 states and a wide range of artistic disciplines, as well as the broader field. Many of our members partner with human services agencies, youth development organizations, public schools, senior centers and healthcare providers to increase equitable access to arts learning by, with, and for their communities. Guild membership is currently "pay what you can". In order to strengthen organizations and further advance community arts educators' practice, the Guild offers learning opportunities and resources, leadership development, and connection with fellow practitioners.