Artist Convening 2026
Artist Convening
Critical Making: Reimagining Community Care Through Arts Education
Join us for Critical Making, an inspiring conference that brings together visionary workshop teachers Conrad Benner, Manuella Guillein, Debora Charmelus, Candy Gonzales, and Kate Lien for a day of shared learning, dialogue, and hands-on collaboration. This gathering centers community-care practices in arts education, offering practical strategies for accessibility, equity-driven teaching, and creative engagement across ages and disciplines.
Participants will connect with fellow educators and artists, exchange ideas rooted in experimentation and responsive pedagogy, and leave with new tools for building inclusive, impactful learning experiences. Whether you’re a teaching artist, educator, or arts advocate, this conference is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and invest in the future of community-based arts education.
🎟️ Tickets: $42.26
👯 Buy more than one ticket and receive 50% off, enter discount code TALAC at check out
❤️ Proceeds support our Accessing the Arts campaign, helping remove barriers to arts education.
Critical Making: Reimagining Community Care Through Arts Education
Join us for Critical Making, an inspiring conference that brings together visionary workshop teachers Conrad Benner, Manuella Guillein, Debora Charmelus, Candy Gonzales, and Kate Lien for a day of shared learning, dialogue, and hands-on collaboration. This gathering centers community-care practices in arts education, offering practical strategies for accessibility, equity-driven teaching, and creative engagement across ages and disciplines.
Participants will connect with fellow educators and artists, exchange ideas rooted in experimentation and responsive pedagogy, and leave with new tools for building inclusive, impactful learning experiences. Whether you’re a teaching artist, educator, or arts advocate, this conference is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and invest in the future of community-based arts education.
GROUP TICKET SALES! Half off each ticket when purchasing more than three— enter code ‘TALAC’ at checkout for discount
STUDENT PRICE— enter code ‘STUDENT’ at checkout for $20 tickets and bring student ID with you to convening
❤️ Proceeds support our Accessing the Arts campaign, helping remove barriers to arts education.
Lunch will be provided to all participants. There are stairs between workshops
Meet our keynote speaker and workshop teachers!
The Arts League Auction
Join us for a free community art auction supporting Accessing the Arts
Featuring work by Ben Woodward, Nicole Rodrigues, Alaina Ewins, and members of The Arts League Board.
Every bid helps expand access to arts education and creative opportunities in West Philly.
Come for the art, stay for the community.