[MusicTlk] FW: Join the Performing Arts Division Fun at National Convention

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Hoping to have many of you join us for the below events in Austin this year!

 

PAD Board of Directors

 

From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com <elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:01 PM
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Cc: 'National Federation Of The Blind Performing Arts Division'
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Subject: Join the Performing Arts Division Fun at National Convention

 

Greetings, all!

 

We in the Performing Arts Division would love for you to join any of our
events at this year's National Convention. Please see below for details, and
reach out to us at nfbpad at gmail.com <mailto:nfbpad at gmail.com>  with
questions.

 

On Sunday, July 5th:

1:00-5:00 p.m. Performing Arts and Dance/Movement Workshop

Salon B (level 3)

Join us for our annual business meeting followed by Sensory Beyond Sight, a
dance/movement workshop crafted and hosted by DJ Robinson. Renew your
membership by July 1 to ensure you can participate in all business at our
meeting by visiting 
www.nfb-pad.org <http://www.nfb-pad.org> . 

 

*The agenda for our business meeting can be found below my signature as well
as attached to this message.

 

On Tuesday, July 7th:

8:00-11:00 p.m. Twenty-Fourth Annual Showcase of Talent

Salon E (level 3)

Join us for a night of great performances! Whether you take the stage or
cheer from the audience, it's always an entertaining evening. Performers
$15; early admission $5; 
day-of admission $10. Cash prizes awarded. Email nfbpad at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbpad at gmail.com>  with questions or to sign up. 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we will be unable to provide virtual
access to our events this year. After National Convention concludes, we hope
to make a recording of the Showcase of Talent available for viewing on our
YouTube channel.

 

See you in Austin!

Elizabeth Rouse, (on behalf of the Performing Arts Division Board of
Directors)

 

National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

2026 Annual Business Meeting Agenda

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1:00-5:00 P.M. in Salon B

 

12:30 P.M. | Registration (Outside of Salon B) | Julia LaGrand - Board
Member, NFB Performing Arts Division

1:00 P.M. | Welcome & Overview | Reggie Herbert - Vice President, NFB
Performing Arts Division

1:10 P.M. | Introductions

1:30 P.M. | Raising the Curtain: How Blind Artists Can Build the Federation
| Mark Riccobono - President, National Federation of the Blind

1:55 P.M. | President's Report | Katelyn MacIntyre - President, NFB
Performing Arts Division

2:05 P.M. | Grant Program Announcement/Updates | Julia LaGrand - Board
Member, NFB Performing Arts Division

2:10 P.M. | Secretary's Report | Elizabeth Rouse - Secretary, NFB Performing
Arts Division

2:15 P.M. | Treasurer's Report | Dezman Jackson - Treasurer, NFB Performing
Arts Division

2:20 P.M. | Elections

2:40 P.M. | 2026 Convention Preview | Kayleigh Joiner - Board Member, NFB
Performing Arts Division

2:45 P.M. | Adjournment

3:00 P.M. | Sensory Beyond Sight Workshop | DJ Robinson - 2025-2026 Artist
Grant Recipient & Member, NFB Performing Arts Division

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