The Executive Programming Chairs have developed virtual Breakout Sessions as opportunities for AAHE members to meet and share their collective knowledge with other members. Held every month or two, these open-ended conversations are planned around a thematic topic, where our members share their experiences, develop ideas, ask questions to the group, and “steal” best practices!
Below are a list of past session topics as examples of what to expect:

Best Practices for Marketing & Communications

Moderated by Steve Runk, Director of Communications, Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Arts, Health & Well-Being

Moderated by Kristin Baker, Director, Suffolk Performing Arts

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Arts Festivals

Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director for Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Featuring Student Creative Work

Moderated by Adrienne Frank, Program Specialist for Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Data Collection Strategies

Moderated by Gabrielle Piazza, Assistant Director, EXCEL Lab, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, University of Michigan

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Balancing Life as an Artist and an Arts Administrator

Moderated by Marjorie Flanagan, Director of Public Art, Texas State University System

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Programming for Over-Programmed Students

Moderated by Linsey Bostwick, Deputy Director, NYU Production Lab

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Working with Student Arts Organizations

Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Student Engagement at Arts Initiative, University of Michigan

Wednesday, April 22 2023

Arts and Well-Being

Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Temporary Art Installations

Moderated by Ty Furman, Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Connecting Student Creatives & Promoting Collaboration

Co-moderated by Gabrielle Piazza, Assistant Director, EXCEL Lab; School of Music, Theatre and Dance, University of Michigan
and Nicoleen Wilson, Director, Office of Arts and Innovation; University Student Services, Office of the Dean of Student Life, Johns Hopkins University

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Supporting (And Getting Support from) Faculty

Moderated by Ty Furman, Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Marketing Challenges & Successes

Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan; University of Michigan

Wednesday July 13, 2022

Artist Residencies

Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts

Wednesday April 13, 2022

Supporting Student Professional Development

Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan; University of Michigan

Wednesday November 10, 2021

Student Funding Programs

Moderated by Kate Hewson, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the Arts

Wednesday August 4, 2021

Assessment Strategies for a COVID-filled year

Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan; University of Michigan

Wednesday April 7, 2021

Artist Residencies

Co-moderated by Kayt Conrad, Administrator, Division of Performing Arts, University of Iowa
and Elizabeth Oakes, Director, University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program

Wednesday March 10, 2021

Professional Development and Career Building

Moderated by Ty Furman, Ed.D., Director, Performance Series at the Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College

Wednesday February 17, 2021

Using Digital Platforms for Community Building

Moderated by Deb Mexicotte, Managing Director- ArtsEngine, University of Michigan

Wednesday January 20, 2021

Arts Ambassadors & Student Advisory Committees

Moderated by Joe Levickas, Program Director, Arts at Michigan; University of Michigan

Wednesday December 9, 2021