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BOARDS/LEADERSHIP

National Committee for the Performing Arts
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.

2009

Ms. Noelle Nikpour Little Rock, AR

Member

National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees
A 50-member advisory board from around the Nation and overseas who are counselors and patrons of the NSO.

2010

Mr. Michael Mayton Little Rock, AR

Trustee

President's Advisory Committee on the Arts
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.

2010

Ms.Kaki Hockersmith Little Rock, AR

Member

EDUCATION

Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.

2010	H.L. McGil Community Development Program Manager/ADA Coordinator, Arkansas Arts Council Little Rock, AR 2010 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference	Organization
2009	H.L. McGill Community Development Program Manager, Arkansas Arts Council Little Rock, AR Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability	Organization
2008	H.L. McGill Community Development, Arkansas Arts Council Little Rock, AR LEAD-August 2008	Participant
2007	Richard Operations Manager, Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR rew	Participant
2007	Patricia Relpph Gross Arrts Learning Specialist, Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR	Participant
2007	Susan Hutchcroft Ms., Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR	Participant
2007	Jenni Taylor-Swin Ms., Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR	Participant

American College Theatre Festival
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.

2010	Univerity of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR Awake and Sing by Clifford Odets	School
2010	University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Machinal by Sophie Treadwell	School
2007	University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR	School
2007	Arkansas State University Beebe Beebe, AR	School
2007	Lyon College Batesville, AR	School
2007	Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR	School
2007	John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR	School
2007	University of Arkansas Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR	School
2007	Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR	School
2007	Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, AR	School
2007	University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR	School
2007	Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR	School

Capacity Building Program
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.

2005

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Little Rock, AR

Participant

DeVos Institute of Arts Management Internship
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.

2012	Melissa A. Caffrey Fayetteville, AR Explore the Arts Intern	Student
2004	Emily G. Smith Conway, AR	Participant

Events for Students
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.

2003

Jane Miller Augusta High Augusta, AR Distance Learning

School

KCACTF Festival
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

2006	Katie Pokorney Benton, AR selected by competition in state	Artist
2005	Katie Pokorney Benton, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist
2004	Garrett Overcash Brinkley, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist
2004	Katie Pokorney Benton, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist
1998	Daniel Liu Conway, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist

Millennium Stage
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.

2002	Louise Taylor Gravette, AR	Artist
2000	Austin Lounge Lizards Chester, AR	Artist
2000	Barton & Sweeney Gravette, AR	Artist
2000	Darcie Deaville Gravette, AR	Artist
2000	Beth Gray North Little Rock, AR	Artist
2000	Trout Fishing in America Chester, AR	Artist

NSO Education
Programs which offer an introduction to symphonic music to children and their families as well as furthering the musical education of young musicians. Programs include specially designed concerts, training programs for talented young musicians and other outreach projects.

2011	Adriel Barrios-Anderson , AR NSO Summer Music Institute Violin	Student
2011	Nathan Reynolds , AR NSO Summer Music Institute Trombone	Student
2009	Rebecca Bradley Conway, AR NSO Summer Music Institute 2009 - cello	Student
2009	Joshua Matlock Springdale, AR NSO Summer Music Insititue 2009 - tuba	Student
2009	Andreas Oeste Conway, AR NSO Summer Music Institute 2009 - oboe	Student
2009	Keturah Williams Little Rock, AR NSO Summer Music Insititute 2009 - violin II	Student

Partners in Education
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.

2011	Teresa Chance Teachers Center Coordinator, Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Farmington, AR Participant since 1991	Participant
2011	Laura Goodwin Vice President, Learning and Engagement, Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR Participant since 1991	Participant
2011	Patricia Relph Arts Learning Specialist, Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR Participant since 1991	Participant
2011	Jennifer Cook Arts Integration Coordinator, Texarkana Arkansas School District Texarkana, AR Participant since 2010	Participant
2010	Walton Arts Center , AR	Participant
2010	Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative , AR	Participant
2009	Walton Arts Center , AR Partnership teams	Participant
2009	Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative , AR Partnership teams	Participant
2007	Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Farmington, AR Team entered partnership in 1991; 578 teachers attended 15 workshops in 2002-2003. 3072 teachers attended 33 workshops in 2003-2004.	Participant
2007	Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR Team entered program in 1991; 578 teachers attended 15 workshops in 2002-2003. 3072 teachers attended 33 workshops in 2003-2004. Dr. Patricia Relph, Advisory Committee Member	Participant

Summer Music Institute
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.

2010	Emily Bartell Eureka Springs, AR Instrument: viola	Student
2007	Samantha Grelen Maumelle, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist
2002	Daniel Liu Conway, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist
2001	Stephanie Teng Conway, AR Selected by competition in state	Artist

Theater for Young Audiences
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.

2012	Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts Little Rock, AR Locomotion February 10	Organization
2011	Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical November 6-8	Organization
2011	Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts Little Rock, AR Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical	Organization
2009	Reynolds Performance Hall, UCA Conway, AR Chasing George Washington	Organization
2006	Alma Performing Arts Center Alma Performing Arts Center Alma, AR	Participant
2005	Walton Arts Center Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR	Participant
2005	Jennifer Ross Program Manager, Walton Arts Center Fayetteville, AR	Other