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Missouri Alliance for Arts Education
News Update
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is a non-profit arts education service organization comprised of the statewide arts education organizations, private citizens, and businesses that works to help Missouri's students receive high quality arts education at every level.
August, 2020
2020. Unusual. For Sure.
2020. Unusual. For Sure.
Missouri's arts education professionals are returning to work for the 2020-2021 school year in ways that are filled with questions and uncertainty. What is certain is that we are fortunate to have brilliant teachers, passionate about the arts, working daily to provide the highest quality arts education experiences possible for their students. At MAAE, we are proud to be working on your behalf.
IN THIS ISSUE
MAAE-MATCH
Distance Learning Resources and more!
MAAE-MATCH
Distance Learning Resources and more!
We've created an online resource hub just for these uncertain times. MATCH - Missouri Arts Teacher Center for Help provides you with access to resources that can help you talk with your administrators, and explore new and exciting ways of safely implementing your curriculum. Created by MAAE's POST-COVID-19 Task Force it contains re-opening guidelines, new lesson ideas, strategies and resources are added daily. Subdivided by arts discipline, you'll find ideas to support distance learning and modified in-person learning.
>access MATCH resource site here.
See something missing? Have an idea of something to share? email director@moaae.org.
New Teacher Mentor Help
New Teacher Mentor Help
When schools closed in March due to the pandemic, hundreds of Missouri's student teachers had an abrupt end to their preservice training. MAAE is willing to help connect teachers new to the profession with an experienced mentor to help ensure that any experiential gaps can be filled. Please contact director@moaae.org or complete this short survey and we'll help you connect those new teachers in need with a mentor in their specific arts discipline.
Have you seen this?
Have you seen this?
A morale-boosting message from Margie Vandeven - Missouri's Commissioner of Education - and head of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - shares her admiration and support of the tremendous work of Missouri Arts Educators. (duration 1:45)
Want in? email director@moaae.org for the ZOOM link for our FREE monthly sessions.
ALL are welcome.
It's the MAIN EVENT!
It's the MAIN EVENT!
The Arts Integration Committee of MAAE has launched a series of FREE professional learning network sessions. The Missouri Arts Integration Network (MAIN) meets monthly.
In Our next session August 31 at 4pm we welcome Ed Reggi and Shelly Norfolk - Springboard to Learning teaching artists who work alongside classroom teachers constructing arts providing job-embedded PD and arts integrated lessons for students.
Our July session featured middle school visual arts teacher So Choi and middle school mathematics teacher Lee Newell sharing their inspirational collaborative experience with learning benefits of greater retention, student confidence, direct application of mathematics principles to visual art work and high quality art experiences for students too!
>More info hereMAAE - RIDE
Racism Inclusion Diversity Equity
MAAEs Newest Committee
MAAEs Newest Committee
addressing issues of Racism - Inclusion - Diversity - Equity
The death of George Floyd has prompted many organizations to make statements of support for the idea of dismantling systemic racism and bias. Not content with a statement only, MAAE is choosing this moment to underscore the aspects of our mission which promotes, and advocates for the benefit of ALL Missourians. Read our diversity statement here. An action plan is being developed and we will inform you of opportunities to be a part of this important work. If you have questions or want to become involved, email director@moaae.org.
2021 Missouri Arts Award Nominations Sought
2021 Missouri Arts Award Nominations Sought
The Missouri Arts Council recognizes that now, more than ever, we need to recognize our arts heroes. From arts teachers who inspire a child for a lifetime; to the communities where the arts make it a great place to live, work and create. From leaders who make the arts happen; to artists and arts organizations whose creativity makes us glad to be alive; and the philanthropists whose generosity makes it possible. Nominate Missourians who have made profound and lasting contributions to the cultural and artistic climate of the state and philanthropists, where the beneficiary is a Missouri organization (although the nominee may be nonresident.) The deadline is noon on Monday, August 31, 2020. Link to nomination form here.
NOT just for visual artists! Although sponsored by MAEA, this contest welcomes submissions from both members and non-members across ALL arts disciplines.
Visit MAEA site for more details. - or contact coordinator Vicki Bean, senate.exhibit@maea.net.
Senate Art Hall Exhibit Contest
Senate Art Hall Exhibit Contest
MAEA - The Missouri Art Education Association has co-sponsored an event with MAAE for several years where one example of student work is exhibited in the hallway outside the Senate chambers for each Senate district. (37 pieces of art.) Student work is submitted by the teacher, compiled and submitted to each senator for the final selection process. Both the selected student artist and their teacher are honored at the MAEA Legislative Day and MAAEs Fine Arts Education Day.
Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe wins "Public Leadership in the Arts" award
Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe wins "Public Leadership in the Arts" award
Missouri's Lieutenant Governor, Michael Kehoe has been recognized by the Missouri Arts Council and MAAE and is the recent recipient of the “Public Leadership in the Arts” Award this year. View the video of his acceptance speech which includes messages of support for the arts in Missouri.
Alice Bloch receives Annelise Mertz Visionary Artist Award
Alice Bloch receives Annelise Mertz Visionary Artist Award
Longtime member of the MAAE Board of Directors, Alice Bloch was named the recipient of the 2020 Annalise Mertz Visionary Artist Award. The ceremony will take place as a part of an upcoming Dance St. Louis Performance and the presentation will be made by renowned Isadora Duncan dance teacher and coach, Lori Bellilove. Congratulations, Alice!
Bicentennial Poster Contest
sponsored by the Missouri Bicentennial Commission. Bicentennial Poster Contest
Looking for remote learning options for your students? This might be a fit for you!
The poster contest is open for students in grades 3-12. We are pleased to share links to the rules for entry submission into the poster contest and at-home friendly lesson ideas to help students of varying grade levels become inspired to create their own poster by looking back at the poster from 100 years ago which celebrated Missouri's first 100 years in 1921.
Spread the word! Share this information with those who may work as an art educator in a private or parochial school.
Show-Me Arts (SMarts) Student Advocacy Summit
Show-Me Arts (SMarts) Student Advocacy Summit
Training the next generation of arts advocates, the SHOW-ME Arts program (SMarts) provides information, training and role-playing activities for students - who then apply those skills by meeting with their legislators. Previously these training sessions were held the evening that preceded Fine Arts Education Day and participants arranged for meetings with their legislator to coincide with the other Fine Arts celebrations at the capitol the next day.
With social distancing and travel restrictions, plans are in the works to host regional training sessions in YOUR area. Stay tuned for more details. We'd love to work with you and your students!
For more information contact director@moaae.org.
Fine Arts Education Day 2021
- "A Bicentennial Celebration!"
Fine Arts Education Day 2021
- "A Bicentennial Celebration!"
Since 2004, the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education has sponsored a Fine Arts Education Day at the Missouri State Capitol to highlight the importance of fine arts education in Missouri schools. Typically held on a Wednesday of the spring legislative season, the Missouri State Capitol comes alive with vocal and instrumental ensemble performances, dance groups and theatrical presentations. Performance venues have included the First Floor Capitol Rotunda, the Capitol steps and the Carnahan Governor's Garden east of the Capitol building.
With the challenges of a post COVID-19 world, we are in the process of reimagining what this large scale event might look like for Fine Arts Education Day 2021. Virtual performances and visits with legislators will certainly be a part of the options. Consider participating and STAY TUNED as our plans develop. We'd love to have you involved.
For more information contact: director@moaae.org
Celebrating Missouri's Bicentennial
Celebrating Missouri's Bicentennial
Teachers across the state are making plans to honor Missouri's milestone of 200 years of statehood on August 10, 2021. MAAE became a part of the Bicentennial Alliance this spring, and we encourage you to explore the richness of Missouri history with your students. What will students learn in your lessons about Missouri's artists, playwrights, musicians, actors, dancers, choreographers and more? We'd love to hear what you are planning. Feel free to share this information with any other teachers including those at private and parochial schools. Questions? director@moaae.org.
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