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NETWORK Conference History
The annual conference is the major programmatic vehicle of the NETWORK. The site and theme of each conference will be determined in accordance with the timeline below.
A. The conference shall provide opportunities to:
1. meet other professional educators.
2. share experiences and ideas.
3. learn from arts and arts education experts and researchers through attendance at lectures, workshops and presentations.
4. experience quality student performances.
NETWORK conferences must serve as a solid funding source for the organization.
B. Selection of the conference site and theme shall consider the following elements:
1. Appeal to a wide segment of the membership.
2. Provide the potential for attracting quality presenters and a large number of attendees.
3. Focus on more than one arts area.
4. Address timely issues.
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Year
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SITE
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SPONSOR(S)
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1983
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New Haven, Connecticut
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Education Center for the Arts
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1984
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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North Carolina School of the Arts
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1985
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Children's Theatre
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1986
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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School for Creative and Performing Arts
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1987
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Alabama School of Fine Arts
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1988
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Santa Monica, California
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The Crossroads Schools
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1989
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Washington, DC
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Fillmore Arts Center and Duke Ellington School of the Arts
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1990
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Dallas, Texas
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Booker T. Washington High School for the Arts
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1991
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Toronto, Ontario
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Toronto Metropolitan School Boards
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1992
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- - - Postponed because of Hurricane Andrew - - -
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1993
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Miami, Florida
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New World School of the Arts
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1994
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San Diego, California
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San Diego County Schools
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1994
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Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Academy for the Arts
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1995
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Education Center for the Arts, Hartford Academy of Performing Arts, Center for Creative Youth
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1996
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Youth Performing Art School
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1997
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Las Vegas Academy
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1998
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Columbus, Ohio
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Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center and Duxberry Park Elementary School
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1999
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Denver, Colorado
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Denver School of the Arts
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2000
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West Palm Beach, Florida
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Palm Beach County Schools
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2001
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
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2002
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
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District of Niagara Academy for the Arts
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2003
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Costa Mesa, California
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Orange County High School of the Arts
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2004
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Milwaukee High school of the Arts
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2005
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts
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2006
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Miami, Florida
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National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts
New World School of the Arts
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2007
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Oakland, California
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2008
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Charleston, South Carolina
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College of Charleston
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2009
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Washington DC
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Duke Ellington School of the Arts
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