Curious how to make the most of your district’s Fine Arts Theater? Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your series, this session covers strategies for presenting performances, generating revenue through rentals, and partnering with statewide networks. Learn how to get started, connect with the Minnesota Presenters Network (MPN), navigate artist negotiations, and explore block booking, hospitality and funding strategies.
Key Takeaways: • Learn how to launch or expand a school-based performance series • Discover rental strategies and best practices for working with artists • Explore statewide connections and tools to strengthen your theater programming
Director of Community Education & Communications, Brainerd Public Schools
Annmarie Lacher is the Director of Community Education for Brainerd Public Schools. She has been in the field of community education for 12 years but has always been a proponent of and participant in lifelong learning. Our state is so fortunate to have support for Community Education... Read More →
CE Program Coordinator, Albany Area Community Education
Albany Area Schools Community Education Coordinator Marie Reszel has served in Community Education for 18 years. She oversees the highly successful six-show BEAT(Blattner Energy Arts Theater) Fine Arts Series in the district’s 800-seat theater, where season tickets consistently... Read More →
Join fellow Community Education professionals for an energizing opportunity to connect with others who share your program focus. These breakout sessions are designed to spark conversation, build relationships, and strengthen your work through peer-led, roundtable discussions. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, solutions to common challenges, or simply a chance to build community with colleagues who get it, this is your space to collaborate, reflect, and recharge. Come ready to share, learn, and walk away with new perspectives—and new connections—that will inspire your work long after the conference ends.
Thursday October 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT Suite 104 - Lower Level30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
How do you keep up with the demand for aquatics? With multiple age groups and user needs, it can take a lot to keep your program balanced. Dive into all the options to build a schedule that maximizes facility usage and revenue. Hear about innovative programs that expand access to life-saving skills, like incorporating swim lessons into full-day summer programs. Don’t just tread water. Build your roster of instructors and lifeguards so you can keep expanding aquatics programs.
