Presenter: Nina Meehan Audience: General Time: Friday, October 16, 7:30–8:30 PM Arts teachers are experts in the creative process, yet rarely are invited to apply that expertise to the systems they work within. This interactive keynote reframes creativity as a tool for strengthening programs, supporting mental health, and sustaining energy in the face of constraint. Participants will engage in reflective and collaborative moments that connect artistic practice to leadership, advocacy, and care for themselves, their students, and their communities. By drawing on shared creative language across disciplines, the session affirms creativity as a superpower that helps arts programs not just survive, but evolve with intention and hope.

Conference Registration & Elevated Mixer Time: Friday, October 16, 6:00–7:30 PM Come meet Fine Arts Council members at this social event with food and drinks.

Catered Lunch & AGM Time: Saturday, October 17, 12:15–1:15 PM Fine Arts Council AGM with locally-catered lunch.

Late Night Live Music Time: Friday, October 16, 9:00–11:30 PM Join us for some live music at Hayden Block and keep the conversation going!

Registration, Coffee, Networking & Exhibitors Time: Saturday, October 17, 8:00–9:00 AM Registration. Coffee and light snacks provided.

Welcome from President Jason Schilling & Land Acknowledgement Time: Saturday, October 17, 9:00–9:15 AM Conference Welcome from ATA President, Jason Schilling.