MAAE News Updates
IN THIS ISSUE
April 2023
Welcome Spring!
What a whirlwind was the month of March! Read on for reports about the success of our signature arts advocacy events: Fine Arts Education Day, Show-Me Arts Advocacy Summit, and Senate Student Arts Exhibit. I also attended conferences for Missouri's Elementary and Secondary School Principals (MAESP and MoASSP). A highlight was the annual spring conference for the Missouri Art Education Association (MAEA) where I was honored to receive the "Heart for Art Award." Sixty-six presentations, four keynote speakers, and nearly 300 art educators from across the state gathered to learn and improve their instructional practice.
April promises to be busy with the Missouri Association of School Librarian Conference, and interviews for our FY24 positions of Communications Director, Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator, Show-Me Arts Coordinator, and Make Music Day-St. Louis Coordinator. We have extended the deadline and will still accept resumes and notes of interest until April 10, 2023.
We are thrilled to announce our first "Arts Centered Education" (ACE) School - A.D. Stowell Elementary in Hannibal, Missouri, which welcomed St. Louis-based theatre teaching artist Ed Reggi to work with teams of teachers in art, music, and primary teachers in grades K, 1, and 2. Additional sessions are planned for April. We are pursuing funds for the 23-24 school year, and we even have some remaining funds available for arts integration PD for the current year. Reach out ASAP if you would like to plan an arts integration PD event for this year or if you would like to begin planning to become an ACE school for next year. Arts integration is a powerful tool for student learning, and we would love for more teachers to know about it!
Happy April to all, and best wishes!
Phyllis Pasley
MAAE Work
Fine Arts Education Day
Highlighting and Celebrating Arts Education at the Missouri State Capitol
March 22, 2023
Fine Arts Education Day was a resounding success! MAAE delights in showcasing arts education in Missouri. The day began with a recognition of the selected students from the Senate Student Arts Exhibit, the MAAE 2023 awards ceremony, and was rounded out with concert performances resounding, reverberating, and resonating throughout the capitol building. Performances featured students from
Fire Prairie Elementary (Ft. Osage School District);
North Elementary (Jefferson City);
Rolla Middle School Honor Choir (Rolla);
Richardson Elementary (Lee's Summit);
Belton HS Jazz Band and Varsity Jazz Ensemble (Belton);
Knob Noster Concert and Jazz Bands (Knob Noster) and the
Marshfield Jazz Ensemble (Marshfield)
Lorelei Edwards solo vocal performance (Union).
Theatre was represented with performances from
Kaden Sumter, Ivy Vermule through spoken word (Republic) and theatre displays
Wyatt Hardy -sound design and Ella Vandegriffe -costume design (Republic).
We also enjoyed virtual performances from
Community Music School - Webster University, and the premiere of a short film called "SEEN" by Bryant Barkley (Belton).
The rotunda concert ended with a finale which featured the entire group singing "America the Beautiful" directed by Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator Jeff Sandquist. The performance was accompanied by Jazz Pianist William Owen.
We are grateful to our allies in the Missouri Art Education Association (MAEA) and their president Kim Powell for the Youth Art Month displays of student work which helped round out the event so wonderfully.
Performers, sponsors, and audience members were invited to a pizza lunch served on the South Lawn of the Capitol Building. This celebration of arts education in Missouri is not only a lot of fun, it is a tremendous learning opportunity about art, architecture, history, civics, and state government. This annual event also allows for arts education to be the focal point for discussions with Missouri lawmakers.
Thanks to everyone who helped this day be so successful! It is through the hard work of many volunteers, school leaders, chaperones, performers, and members of the community which brings this celebration of arts education to fruition each year. Special thanks for the donation of bottled water for performers and the pizza lunch to Michael Calkins and the Sonic Restaurant in Rolla, MO. Very special thanks to the Francis Family Foundation for their long-standing financial support for this event.
SAVE THE DATE!
Fine Arts Education Day 2024 - April 3, 2024
Complete this form to apply to perform person.
Video submissions for virtual participation always welcome.
Success at the SHOW-ME Student Arts Advocacy Training Summit
The room was filled with excitement as students from across the state gathered on March 21, 2023 at the Doubletree Hotel in Jefferson City, MO, to learn more about how to be an advocate for the arts and arts education. With guidance from several adult volunteers, students crafted their "elevator pitch", asking for continued funding support for the arts. In addition to this refinement and rehearsal process, students created works of art to be presented as gifts to two of our elected officials: Representative Brenda Shields, who was named MAAE's 2023 Government Arts Advocate Champion, and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, who was a keynote speaker at the Senate Student Arts Exhibit Recognition Ceremony at 9:00am on Fine Arts Education Day. After a delicious meal, their training session and a restful night's sleep, students visited with their legislators at the Capitol on Fine Arts Education Day. The students' efforts appear to have been effective and we have high hopes for continued full-funding for the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, and for an increase in the budget appropriation for the Missouri Arts Council. Special thanks to Andrea Branstetter for her outstanding leadership in coordinating this event.
SAVE THE DATE!
SHOW-ME Arts in-person Student Advocacy Training 2024 - April 2, 2024
Virtual training options will also be available. Additional details coming soon!
with MAAE's Executive Director, Phyllis Pasley.
MAAE Excellence in Arts Education Award Ceremony
At 11am on March 22, 2023, in the Capitol rotunda, students, families, honorees, guests, and an appreciative audience gathered to honor our MAAE award recipients and contest winners for 2023. Grade 3-12 Essay Contest winner Ava Isaacson (Grade 8) from Grain Valley read an excerpt from her essay and honorable mention Jack Turner (Grade 8) was also recognized.
National Student Arts Advocate Award recipient - Kylie Brunkhorst from Rolla High School, Rolla, MO was recognized for her achievement by the 2022 Award Winner - Peyton Lairmore.
Creativity and Innovation in Teaching Award winner - Allison Fleetwood, Theatre Teacher and Arts Integration Specialist, Nixa High School, Nixa Public Schools, was unable to attend in person, due to her hosting 1,100 students for Nixa HS production of "Spongebob the Musical". MAAE Executive Director, Phyllis Pasley was pleased to accept the award on her behalf.
Arts Education Community Champion Award - Carmen Guynn - St. Louis was also unavailable to attend in person. President of the Missouri Dance Organization, Lisa Geger, accepted the award on her behalf.
Government Champion for Arts Education - Representative Brenda Shields - MO House District 11 - St. Joseph was able to accept her award in person. Representative Shields was presented with a collection of student artwork in acknowledgement of her support for the arts and arts education in Missouri.
Administrator of the Year Award - Joseph Casey, Principal - Clever High School, Clever R-V School District graciously accepted his award and was accompanied by two of his students and members of his family. The remarks he made were absolutely inspiring!
School District of Distinction Award - Raytown C-2 School District. The award was accepted by Secondary Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator, Alex Kolster.
It was so rewarding to have so many of our honorees and their supporters present for this celebration of excellence in arts education. Special thanks to our master of ceremonies, Tom Tobias, our presenters: Dr. Michael Dove, Dr. Daniel Hellman, Peyton Lairmore, Vicki Bean and Lisa Geger, and to Stephanie Henry, Awards Coordinator, and the MAAE selection team for their service.
Nominations now open for MAAE Awards 2024!
Deadline for nominations January 31, 2024
Senate Arts Exhibit-2023 (4:10)
SD23 Bill Eigel -Arianna Walker Gr. 4, Fairmount Elem, Francis Howell SD - Dr. Heidi Styrk, visual arts educator
MAAE and MAEA's Senate Student Arts Exhibit Recognition Ceremony
After a meet-and-greet with Missouri Senators, students and families, and presentations of Senate resolutions, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe opened the 2023 recognition ceremony which honors the students and their artwork selected by each Missouri Senator. View the 2023 student artwork on the 4 minute video linked to the left.
Congratulations again to all of our student participants and their teachers. Over 1,100 pieces of student art were collected, sorted, and presented for Senator selection by our Senate Student Arts Exhibit Coordinator, Vicki Bean.
View the names and schools of all 2023 selected students on the MAAE Website and consider submitting student work for 2024, beginning in late April/May 2023. Deadline for 2024 submissions is December 31, 2023.
The Senate Student Arts Exhibit is a collaborative project of the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) and the Missouri Art Education Association (MAEA).
MAAE's FREE Professional Learning Networks
Join other educators in conversation and collaboration. All professional learning groups are free and meet regularly. Participation is conducted completely online through email and Zoom.
Next meeting 4/24
@ 4:30-5:30pm
@ 4:30-5:30pm
Katie and Stephen Schisler return for part two of the discussion about standards and assessment in arts integration practice.
Join in collaborative conversation with other teachers who recognize the incredible power of involving the arts in their educational practice.
Follow this event on Facebook for updates and reminders.
One click PD registration here
Next meeting 4/4
@ 4:30-5:30pm
@ 4:30-5:30pm
Featured presenter: Jenni Ryan
Program Specialist for Arts Education - Missouri Arts Council
Focus: Funding for Missouri School Arts Education
Enjoy collegial support, discuss topics from those present as well as share resources and strategies for local arts education advocacy.
One click PD registration here
Next meeting 4/13
@ 4:30-5:30pm
@ 4:30-5:30pm
Scottish Partnership for Arts and Education Artistic Director, Diane McCullough, will reprise her sharing of research and ready-to-use lesson plans authored by Blake Hernton (Ritenour) and Suzanne Palmer (Normandy) which celebrate diverse contributions to American Fiddle Music.
Follow this event on Facebook for updates and reminders.
One click PD registration here
Become an Ally! FREE! We are stronger together!
View our current list of Allies here, and consider joining the Alliance today!
There are no fees to become an ally!
Want to learn more about the benefits at each level of allyship within the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, and the process for becoming an ally?
Click here!
MAAE Now Hiring!
MAAE is currently seeking...
Communications Director
Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator
Show-Me Arts Coordinator
Make Music Day Coordinator
MAAE seeks new Contracted Staff
MAAE's current SMArts Coordinator, Andrea Branstetter, will be stepping down from the leadership role she has assumed for the past few years. Communications Director, Rachael Wenzel, will also be vacating her position beginning June 30, 2023. Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator, Jeff Sandquist, is also hoping MAAE will find a person to fulfill those duties. MAAE is also seeking a coordinator for Make Music Day-St. Louis.
MAAE is now accepting email messages/letters of interest and resumes as we search for their successors. View the job descriptions and notify us of your interest via email director@moaae.org Deadline extended to April 10, 2023.
TIMELINE -
Letters of interest/resumes collected through 4/10/23
Interviews conducted between 4/1/23 and 4/15/23
Candidate approval 4/23/23
Onboarding process 4/25/23-6/30/23
New positions commence 7/1/23
Diversity
The DEIdd Cohort for 2022-23 had their Kansas City field trip on a whirlwind tour of arts and culture in Kansas City. With stops at the Islamic Society of Greater KC, Bunker Center for the Arts, Nelson -Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City Art Institute, Studios Inc, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the American Jazz museum, students from Northeast High School in Kansas City met up with Waynesville and Lebanon High schools to visit these important KC Landmarks. Students also met visual artists Harold Smith, Trey Loomis, and Karen Griffen. Waynesville and Lebanon students also participated in a TAB-oriented art experience with a two-day visit from Artist-in-residence Abby Birhanu.
The DEI and Delicious Dishes program is supported by funds from the Francis Family Foundation and the Missouri Arts Council.
If you are interested in DEI and Delicious Dishes 3.0, providing these learning opportunities for your students, and being part of the planning team for the 2023-24 school year, please email director@moaae.org.
"Fiddlin' Around" is a discussion of cultural contributions of Black composers and artists and Celtic Music Traditions to American Fiddle Music.
Join us for this free professional development via ZOOM on 4/13/23 at 4:30pm. One-click registration
Consider becoming a part of this program in the coming school year. This program combines elements of fine arts, literary arts, and food, and the culminating project will be the publication of student-selected recipes with accompanying stories and images which share each individual’s relationship with that food and its connection to their sense of identity, culture, family, and/or community.
MAAE's RIDE Committee is seeking schools from both rural and urban settings who would like to become involved in the DEI and Delicious Dishes program.
If you are interested in being part of the planning team for the 2023-24 school year, please email director@moaae.org.
Have you checked out our online resources? We continue to gather and curate entries, and welcome your feedback and ideas for sharing of resources.
Racism, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee
Want more information or to become involved in our ongoing projects focused on addressing issues related to racism, inclusion, diversity, and equity? Please contact director@moaae.org.
MAEA sponsors JEDI Brunch
You are invited to attend the MAEA sponsored JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Brunch which is open to all, and typically takes place the first Saturday of the month at 11am-noon via ZOOM. SIGN UP to attend!
MAAE Arts Integration
Dr. Corey Bennett, Principal
Katie Schisler, site coordinator and music teacher
Ed Reggi, facilitator and teaching artist
Lauren Hanahan, MAAE Arts Integration Coordinator
MAAE Welcomes A.D. Stowell Elementary as our first ACE Program School Partner
We are delighted to announce our partnership with A.D. Stowell Elementary in the Hannibal School District. Classroom teachers in Kindergarten, First, and Second grades join teachers in Art, Music, and STEM to involve students in a creative process across the curriculum. This work is facilitated by teaching artist Ed Reggi, and coordinated by MAAE's arts integration specialist, Lauren Hanahan.
MAAE - Looking for new ACE Program School Partners
Promoting teaching strategies which involve the arts in teaching and learning, such as Arts Integration, continues to be priority work for the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education. Funded by a special grant from the Missouri Arts Council, and beginning in the 2022-23 school year, MAAE will implement the Arts Centered Education (ACE) program, with an emphasis on serving Missouri's rural schools.
ACE provides customized, onsite professional learning in arts integration at no cost to the school.
If you think your school may be interested in participating in MAAE's ACE program, please email director@moaae.org.
Seeking Presenters for MAIN Events
The monthly meetings of the Missouri Arts Integration Network [MAIN events] allow practitioners in arts integration to share a glimpse into their current work or best practice. It is an opportunity to network with others, to listen, learn, and reflect, and increases opportunities for educators to use these skills in their teaching. MAIN events are free to practitioners, and are sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education.
If you can think of someone who might be a good fit for sharing their practice at one of our MAIN events, please pass their information along to Lauren Hanahan, MAAE's arts integration specialist, lauren.hanahan@moaae.org.
Art Integration Data Driven Research Teams Needed
MAAE is seeking arts integration practitioner partner teams in both arts and non-arts subjects in the same school who want to positively impact academic achievement. With customized units or projects to meet your school's distinctive needs, teams will work with an arts integration coach to facilitate their work. Email director@moaae.org for more information.
Ongoing Efforts For MAAE
Helpful hint: Sometimes funds remain in the PD accounts as we approach the end of the school year. Consider seeking professional learning funds from your school or district to help offset workshop costs.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Louis TAB Workshop - 6/8 - 6/9/23
Art Teachers love the creative power that TAB/Choice has brought to their classrooms!
Meet new friends, collaborate, and build together as you cultivate your skills in the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) pedagogy. This two-day, action-packed (in-person) workshop sponsored by MAAE is designed to help teachers gain tools to implement a choice-based art curriculum. The workshop will be held at two St. Louis area schools allowing participants to experience the classroom arts space, and for student interaction.
Practicing educators and workshop presenters Kari Schepker-Mueller, Elizabeth Williams, Tiffany Marquart, Dawn Lynn and Abby Birhanu have all received extensive training in the TAB pedagogy and are thrilled to share their knowledge with colleagues. Join the conversation, and get plugged into area resources and regional support for choice-based art.
Workshop fees:
$275
(includes lunch both days) one-click registration
Sponsored by MAAE
Contact director@moaae.org if you would like to become involved in Make Music Day St. Louis -2023.
Make Music Day STL - June 21, 2023
MAAE executive director, Phyllis Pasley, and event coordinator, Marschnee Strong, have teamed up to lead the Make Music Day - St. Louis team for 2023. The St. Louis group joins teams from around the world to celebrate the making of music on June 21. You are invited to become a part of the efforts in St. Louis and are welcome to attend the planning sessions on April 12, May 17 and June 14 at 7-8pm in preparation for the celebration on June 21. Contact director@moaae.org to join the effort.
Other Missouri celebrations are planned for Kansas City, Liberty, Innsbruck, Columbia and Rolla. learn more
New Teacher/Mentor Help Available
Reach out to us for resources to help new fine arts teachers thrive!
Contact director@moaae.org or complete this short survey and we will help get new teachers connected with an experienced mentor in their specific arts discipline.
Funding
The Big Yellow School Bus Grant helps schools meet the transportation costs of educational field trips to arts institutions and activities in Missouri that are funded by the Missouri Arts Council. Eligible activities include art museums, festivals, exhibitions, and performances of music, dance, and theater.
To learn more about grants from the Missouri Arts Council, plan to attend our Fine Arts Missouri Educators meeting 4/4/23 @ 4:30 when Arts Education Program Specialist Jenni Ryan will help share information about funding possibilities for your school.
One click registration for FAME - 4/4 @ 4:30
MAAE's Advisory Council for Financial Sustainability
Council members attend quarterly meetings to help seek out ways to pursue funding to support MAAE services and programming. Meetings are held virtually, with plans for a hybrid (virtual and/or in-person) meeting at least once each year. Learn more about the council here. The group is led by council chair Harlan Brownlee. Future meeting dates are set for 5/11/23 and 8/24/23, 3-4pm.
If you would like to become involved please complete this information form. If you know of someone who would be a good fit, email director@moaae.org with their name and contact information.
Your financial donation makes the important work of the Alliance possible! We are grateful to those who have made in-kind donations to the Alliance. View the list of in-kind donors here.
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education has no members and no membership fee requirements. We welcome people to become allies - at no cost.
We will, however, graciously and with appreciation, receive any donations that are offered.
Arts Advocacy
MAAE's Arts Advocacy Efforts
MAAE engages in arts advocacy by providing information and support for local level advocacy, maintaining communication with our colleagues engaged in national level work, and with a variety of arts advocacy work at the state level. From raising visibility, to gathering information and training, much of our work in arts advocacy is at the state level. This includes our signature advocacy programs: Fine Arts Education Day, Senate Student Arts Exhibit, and the Show-Me Arts Summit. Other activities include reporting to our allies about the activities of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Board of Education, pending legislation, and changes to administrative rules. We work with our allied organizations such as Missouri Citizens for the Arts, Missouri School Boards Association, and associations which support teachers, (MSTA, MNEA) school administrators, (MASA) principals (MAESP, MoASSP) and more to ensure arts education thrives in Missouri.
Legislative Update
MAAE's Legislative Liaison, Kyna Iman, has been very busy trying to help MAAE's Legislative Watch Team monitor a host of legislation this season. We are grateful for her help! Kyna's reports are sent to the team weekly, compiled into a single document, arranged in reverse chronological order, and may be accessed at any time.
At this writing we are pleased to report that the efforts of all who participated in Fine Arts Education Day may have helped members of the House approve full funding for the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, allowing any student - regardless of means - to participate. We are encouraged by a proposed increase to the Missouri Arts Council budget as well.
There are bills being considered which we are monitoring closely which may directly affect arts education. If a call to action is needed, we will reach out to you with specific requests to contact your own legislator. Note - these calls are usually time-sensitive, as we work to inform decision-makers of the impact of a decision they are about to make. SIGN UP to receive Legislative Updates and Calls to action.
If you would like to receive more frequent updates, or have specific concerns surrounding a given issue, please let us know and we will do our best to keep you informed.
Arts opportunities beyond
the classroom
the classroom
The Judicial Learning Center is excited to provide a venue for students within the District to express their view of juries through artistic expression. Entry in the competition is free and open to all students in grades 1-12, including public, private and home-schooled, within the Eastern District of Missouri.
Deadline: April 21st
COLLEGE FOR KIDS
A SUMMER EXPLORATION, INC.
College for Kids courses are designed with gifted students in mind, inviting them to direct their considerable talent and energy toward interdisciplinary projects and practical problem solving.
CK students engage in service-learning, present facts in a mock trial setting, learn advanced math and science by having the opportunity to dissect, mix chemicals, and nurture students as critical thinkers and creative problems solvers.
If you know anyone who qualifies and who may be interested in attending College for Kids 2023, please share.
Session I Grades 3 & 4
June 18 - 23
Session II Grades 5 & 6 June 25 - 30
Session III Grades 7, 8, & 9 July 9 - 15
U.S. Department of Education Nationwide Call for Student Performing Artists
The Department of Education issued a “call” across the United States and its territories for student performing artists interested in showcasing their talent, virtually or in-person, at internal and external Department-hosted events.
This is an opportunity for student performers to showcase their talent and gain exposure to an appreciative audience invested in education and student success. Please utilize this link for additional information that includes Frequently Asked Questions, submission instructions, and other related guidance.
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking student performing artists! This includes:
bands/marching bands
choirs
color guards
dancers
drumlines
poets/spoken word artists
soloists
theatrical performers
National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
The national winner and his/her parents and teacher will be invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 40th annual National Missing Children’s Day Ceremony on May 24, 2023. Transportation and lodging will be provided. Here is more info.
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
WEBINAR: Diversity in Color: Supporting Students of Color in the Arts
April 26, 2023 2 pm ET
This Hunt Institute webinar will focus on the importance of arts education for all students, adapting arts material for a diverse population, and how we can support students of color navigating predominantly white art spaces.
KC Ballet Dancer Chats
Dance Speaks Panel, Wed. April 19, 2023, 6:00- 7:00 pm- Frost Studio Theater @ KC Ballet.
KCB Dancer Chat, Wed. May 3, 2023, 6:30- 7:15 PM -Virtual via Facebook LIVE.
March 25: Exploring the Elements of Dance with Lorena Cervantes
Body, energy, space, and time all work together when we engage in creative movement. Come ready to move in this session that examines how these elements of dance work together and in isolation. Former director of the National Dance Company of Costa Rica and arts integration dance teacher, Lorena Cervantes, moves us step-by-step to help you introduce dance in your classroom.
April 15: Exploring the Elements of Body Percussion with Jason Nious
Ever feel an abundance of energy that makes you feel like beating your chest or stomping your feet? If so, this session is for you!
Explore the power of body percussion with Jason Nious, a performer with the musical group STOMP and dance company Step Afrika! Feel the synergy of music and movement as Jason guides you through a rhythmic discovery of our bodies as instruments.
Educator Resource Center at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Found in Translation Resources
We recently hosted a virtual teacher workshop featuring two artists whose work is included in the special exhibition Found in Translation: Explorations by 8 Contemporary Artists. If you would like to view a recording of that program, you can find it here. The conversation offered a fascinating glimpse into artistic processes, and of course it gave us the chance to view some amazing art! A Teacher Resource Guide focused on Found in Translation is also available online – download it to find images, background information, and suggested activities to help connect your students with this exciting exhibition. And, if you would like to meet some of the featured artists in person, consider dropping by the museum for free Artist Hours on Friday, March 10th.
Native American Cultural Performances
Join us here at the Nelson-Atkins to celebrate the vibrant cultural and artistic expressions of Native Americans, featuring the Haskell Indian Nations University Dancers, Young Buffalo Horse Singers, and Bad Alaskan. These free performances will take place at the museum between 11 am and 3 pm on Sunday, March 5th. If the performances leave you feeling inspired, do not forget that the ERC offers Art Connection Kits focused on Native American cultures which include music CDs, musical instruments, and more.
Resources on Black Artists
Black History Month is coming to a close, but you can find resources on Black artists in the ERC all year long. For example, did you know that NFL player turned painter Ernie Barnes (1938 – 2009) was commissioned to create official posters for the 1984 Summer Olympics? Or that sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett (1915 – 2012) was among the first people in the nation to complete a Master of Fine Arts degree? Explore these stories and more when you search our online catalog.
Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure
On view through June 18, 2023
The museum's latest featured exhibition showcases the work of the prolific 20th-century artist Alberto Giacometti. On view through June 18, 2023, this exhibition offers a fascinating look into Giacometti's unique style and working methods. Check out our Teacher Guide if you're interested in sharing the exhibition with students!
Family Field Trip Night
Thursday, 4/20
5:00 - 7:30 pm
FREE
Did you know that the museum's Incentive Grant Program provides funding for schoolwide Title I schools to visit the Nelson-Atkins for a free tour or workshop? Not only that, but each year we invite families from Title I schools to return to the museum for Family Field Trip Night, a fun evening of art activities and exploration. This year's event will feature stations throughout the galleries to engage families in talking about art together, and we'll have some hands-on art activities to encourage kids to stretch their creative muscles. If you are part of a Title I school, we hope you will share this information with your school families. No pre-registration is needed, and garage parking is FREE for this event.
Moving into Renewal: Mindfulness for Educators
Friday, 5/12
5:00 - 6:30 pm
FREE
Mark your calendars for a restorative Friday evening with fellow educators! Just in time for the end-of-year rush, this program offers educators a chance to pause and relax in the Sculpture Park. We'll engage in mindful looking and movement activities with Kansas City-based mindfulness and meditation teacher Amy Zoe Schonhoff. Learn more and register here: https://cart.nelson-atkins.org/39391/39392. Hope to see you there!
As always, the ERC is here to support you with any inquiries or needs you have related to incorporating art from the Nelson-Atkins into your teaching.
Resources from the Saint Louis Art Museum
In conjunction with the opening of the ticketed exhibition Monet/Mitchell: Painting the French Landscape, the Saint Louis Art Museum has launched Close Look: Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, a self-guided digital experience that gives a glimpse into the details of Monet’s Water Lilies.
Upcoming virtual teacher workshop: Hip Hop Mixtapes on Paper: A Virtual Teacher Workshop. Visit the Teachers and Students page of slam.org to learn more.
You can also visit the Museum’s Read, Watch, Listen page on the slam.org website for a variety of digital resources including on-demand videos for youth, self-directed virtual field trips for students, lectures, artist programs, and panels, Slow Art Videos, audio guides, and other resources. Or, explore the page Celebrate African and African American Art for more information on some artists and artworks in the Museum’s collection.
Art Curator Joan Stack presents
“Ten Missouri Artworks That Help Us
Understand Our History”
State Historical Society of Missouri Art Curator Joan Stack will provide visual examples and discuss the importance of such works as George Caleb Bingham's "Order No. 11" and the influence of artist Rose O'Neill who lived in the Missouri Ozarks for parts of her adult life and was active in the suffragist movement. Stack's live presentation on Zoom will be followed by a Q&A from the audience.
Screenwriters Research Network International Conference
Missouri will host this International Conference at Stephens College this fall. Leverage the opportunity to network with writers from around the globe! Site visits, guest speakers and/or conference attendance may be possible.
The event will be held on the Stephens College Campus in Columbia, MO - September 20-23, 2023 Contact Roseanne Welch rwelch@stephens.edu for more info.
MDO Moving Forward Conference
June 23-25, 2023 hosted by Mareck Center for Dance in Columbia, MO.
Now taking submissions for performance and presentation opportunities!
We are excited for a weekend dance conference celebrating Missouri dance. Our theme this year is Moving Forward with building your dance career and connections.
GMO – Adopt a Musician Program Still Has Spots Open for Students!
The Adopt-A-Musician Program is an income-based scholarship program that assists underserved youth and their parents with the costs associated with instrument rental, instrument purchase, or private instruction. The goal is to remove financial roadblocks.
Opera Theatre St. Louis – New Opera On The Go Series
Free for K-12 Schools & Educators! Introduce your students to the fun and joy of opera with the ultimate digital classroom experience! Treat your class to an abridged, and TikTok inspired performance of a classic.
Missouri Arts Education Organizations Sponsor
Professional Learning Conferences
MAAE helps support exceptional professional learning opportunities sponsored by statewide arts education organizations thanks to individual and organizational contributors and funding from the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Francis Family Foundation.
Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) - June 18-21, 2023
Missouri Dance Organization (MDO) - Spring Conference - June 23-25, 2023
hosted by the Mareck Center for Dance, Columbia, MOMissouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA) - Summer Conference July 18-21, 2023
Missouri Thespians Leadership Conference - Sep 8-9, 2023
Missouri Music Educators New Teacher Training - Sep 17-18, 2023
Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri (STAM) - Sep 21-23, 2023
Missouri Art Educators Association (MAEA) Fall Conference - TBD Oct, 2023
Missouri Thespians - Jan 4, 5, 6, 2023 (St. Louis, MO)
Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) - Jan 24-27, 2024
Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) - Jan 24-27, 2024
Missouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA) - Jan 24-27, 2024
Missouri Association of Jazz Educators (MOAJE) - Jan 24-27, 2024
Missouri Association of String Educators (MOASTA) - Jan 24-27, 2024
Missouri Art Educators Association (MAEA) Spring Conference - Mar 14-16, 2024
MAEA Conference Spring 2023 Success!
Nearly 300 Missouri art educators met in Springfield March 23rd-25th for the MAEA annual Spring Conference. As part of the conference this year attendees were able to create artwork in a whole group workshop sponsored by our conference partner Blick Art Materials while listening to 1 of 4 keynote speakers. This year the conference boasted over 65 workshops on and off-site, virtual and in-person. Topics ranged from integrating literacy to printmaking techniques and how to host successful art shows. The conference gives art teachers a chance to brainstorm, connect and replenish their practice. Images can be seen on our MAEA Flikr Account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/maeaartteachers/albums We're already looking forward to Spring Conference 2024 in Kansas City, MO - March 14th-16th, 2024.
Missouri Arts Council Updates
Featured Artist Series
The Missouri Arts Council features Missouri Artists on their website each month. Selected artists of all disciplines — four each month from around the state —receive a $300 stipend. Learn more and apply here. Congratulations to all of the April featured artists listed below:
Job Postings
MAAE seeks new Communications Director and SMArts Coordinator
MAAE's current SMArts Coordinator, Andrea Branstetter, will be stepping down from the leadership role she has assumed for the past few years. Communications Director, Rachael Wenzel, will also be vacating her position beginning June 30, 2023. Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator, Jeff Sandquist, is also hoping MAAE will find a person to fulfill those duties MAAE is now accepting email messages/letters of interest and resumes as we search for their successors. Read more about the jobs here. Please notify us of your interest via email director@moaae.org by April 1, 2023.
DESE seeks new Arts Education Director - Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of College and Career Readiness is searching for a new Arts Education Director. To learn more visit the MO Careers Job Board, choose filters for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Office of College and Career Readiness.
High School Visual Arts teacher needed in South Callaway School District.
Craft Alliance is a non-profit art center in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to exhibiting contemporary craft and teaching craft techniques. Job opportunies can be found here.
The Missouri History Museum is looking for an education and community engagement coordinator.
Mehlville Community Enrichment Strings Instructor needed. The teacher does not need to be certified. It may be a good fit for a college student looking for some educational experience.
ARTS-RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI
Here is a list of fine arts related jobs.
News and Resources from our Allies
Missouri Educator, Abby Birhanu Honored by NAEA
Congratulations to Abby Birhanu who has been awarded the 2023 Western Region’s Middle School Art Educator of the Year! Abby will be honored at the National Art Education Association’s Convention in San Antonio, Texas on April 12.
Abigail Birhanu has been teaching since 2005, served as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher in England, and has taught elementary school, high school art in the St. Louis area, and most recently middle school art in the school district of Clayton. Abby is a founding member of Anti-Racist Art Teachers, a collaboration between art educators across the United States promoting inclusive thinking and celebrating diversity in art education. Co-founder and chairperson of the Missouri Art Education Association Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee, Abby has recently co-published a book titled, Anti-Racist Art Activities. Learn more.
Free Fabric
Re-use, repurpose, and recycle this Earth Day with The Sewing Labs at the Fabric Grab event.
At Fabric Grab, The Sewing Labs offers FREE fabric and bargains in fabric. The selection covers all kinds of fabrics; fashion, home décor, cotton & quilting fabrics. In addition, there will be an assortment of notions, tools, patterns, and sewing machines. The selection will also include vintage & newer items.
Help keep textile waste out of landfills and in the hands of those who will put it to good use. Fabric Grab takes place in the parking lot of The Sewing Labs, 526 Campbell Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
For more info, go to: www.thesewinglabs.community
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education encourages you to join our statewide arts education organizations. Uniting with others strengthens our collective voice in advocacy, and ensures that students throughout the state have ever-improving, high quality teachers. These teachers gain tools to help cultivate each student's ability to express themselves through the arts. Joining the organizations and attending their conferences is a cost-effective and comprehensive way for teachers to receive content-specific professional learning. The leadership of each group passionately cares of Missouri teachers and wants to provide them the tools they need to help their students succeed. Join today!
Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA)
Missouri State Thespians (MoThespians)
Meet our MAAE Support Team
These people provide valuable services to assist with specific initiatives to enact MAAE's mission and vision.
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