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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, 2021
We are still collecting and compiling Please submit your PD offerings by 7/1/22 using this form
Questions, email director@moaae.org.
Professional Development Planning for your School
Professional Development Planning for your School
PD 4 Arts Ed
Missouri's statewide arts education organizations do a great job of providing opportunities for professional development through their conferences and workshops, but there is also need for content-specific PD throughout the year. MAAE is providing a service to assist in local PD planning.
We particularly want to make the rich resources generated within the last year from practicing arts educators and our non-profit arts organization partners more widely available to arts educators. MAAE is compiling a list of professional development resources. The published compilation may be accessed through the MAAE newsletter and on the MAAE website.
If you have professional development opportunities to offer, please submit separate entries for each learning option you have to offer. Submission form here!
Both live, in-person, virtual and pre-recorded asynchronous content is welcome.
Sharing your good news! - maae.educate.today
Sharing your good news! - maae.educate.today
MAAE continues to collect your videos to help tell your story and share the good news about arts ed in Missouri. The form is open to receive your videos for the virtual component of our Fine Arts Education Day '22. Interested in performing live and in-person at the Capitol on March 23, 2022? email director@moaae.org.
Sending powerful messages to stakeholders that the arts are not only alive and well in Missouri schools, but a vital part of our collective social and economic recovery happens when YOU share what you and your arts learners are doing! Links to COCA dance and Willard South Elementary are at left. View other collected videos at https://maae.educate.today/.
Make Music Day Success - June 21, 2021
More than 3,334 FREE music-making events took place in the U.S. on June 21 – twice as many as 2020 -- along with performances by thousands more musicians in 120 countries around the world who celebrated the day. Successful Celebrations of music making across the state were held in several municipalities in Missouri. Kansas City, MO received special recognition for organizing more than 100 music events on that day. MAAE was involved in the celebrations in Kansas City, Liberty, Rolla and St. Louis, Missouri. Join with others in your area and make plans to participate in MAKE MUSIC DAY 2022, on Tuesday June 21, 2022. It could be a recruitment tool or a fun component of any of your summer programming.
MAKE MUSIC DAY is a free music festival, originating in France (1982) as the Fête de la Musique, is now held on June 21 in more than 800 cities in 120 countries around the world. Some cities have begun the tradition of sponsoring a parallel event on December 21. Learn more at the Make Music Day U.S. heqdquarters site.
IN THIS ISSUE
Job Postings
Job Postings
HELP WANTED! Communications Coordinator
HELP WANTED! Communications Coordinator
MAAE is seeking a Communications Coordinator. The tasks include working with our Executive Director in preparing monthly newsletters, website updates, assisting with correspondence, contact lists and social media posts. The estimated time commitment is approximately 10 hours per month. You can view the description of activities and stipend information here.
If you are interested in being considered for the position, or wish to learn more, email director@moaae.org.
HELP WANTED! SMarts - SHOW-ME Arts - Coordinator
HELP WANTED! SMarts - SHOW-ME Arts - Coordinator
MAAE is seeking a SHOW-ME Arts Project Coordinator. This position helps MAAE train the next generation of arts advocates. FY '21 training occurred in a virtual setting. FY '22 plans are to include both virtual and in-person components. You can view the description of activities and stipend information here.
If you are interested in being considered for the position, become involved in this work as a volunteer, or wish to learn more, email director@moaae.org.
KCAI - Presidential search continues
KCAI - Presidential search continues
Kansas City Art Institute is searching for a new president - effective June, 2022.
According to the firm assisting with the candidate search, the person they seek could be:
"someone who is already in higher education, or it could be someone coming from the museum world or another arts nonprofit, or a corporate leader with background/interest in the arts. The ability to lead strategic vision work and to build new programs is essential, as is someone who can work effectively with the board and donors.
If you have any candidates in mind, feel free to forward the linked info, which includes details about the position, the institute and contact info if they are interested in applying for the position. KCAI website info about the search and process may be found here.
PD WORKSHOPS and SYMPOSIUMS
PD WORKSHOPS and SYMPOSIUMS
FALL 2021 Arts Integration Professional Development
FALL 2021 Arts Integration Professional Development
COCA edu Autumn Institute in Arts Integration Professional Development
Saturday, October 16 at Brittany Woods Middle School. “in person”
https://www.cocastl.org/cocaedu/
contact Janelle Velten - COCAedu Program Mangaer
Arts Integration Specialist
jvelte@cocastl.org or 314-561-4889
MMEA "Jump Start" Mentoring Conference August 10, 2021
MMEA "Jump Start" Mentoring Conference August 10, 2021
Missouri Music Educators Association makes significant efforts to help all teachers new to the profession to be successful. The 8/10/21 "Jump Start" session will be virtual. New teachers are especially encouraged, but all are welcome. Email president@mmea.net for the ZOOM link. Please share the word with new music educators in your region.
The follow-up session in September 19-20 is planned to be an in-person event at the Margaritaville/Tan-Tar-A resort in Osage Beach, Missouri on the Lake of the Ozarks, Registration is now open. Encourge your new music teachers to take advantage of this tremendous service offered by the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA.) Learn more and register here.
STAM Conference September 23-25, 2021
STAM Conference September 23-25, 2021
Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri - "Choose Your Adventure" Fall conference approaches. Set in the Margaritaville/Tan-Tar-A resort in Osage Beach, Missouri on the Lake of the Ozarks, registration is now open. The Conference features dozens of workshops for every level of professional, from middle school educators to university level staff, from debate coaches to technical theatre specialists. >learn more
MAEA Fall Conference October 1-2, 2021
MAEA Fall Conference October 1-2, 2021
Art Educators in Missouri - Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster, MO. is the place to be 10/1-2, 2021. Registration is now open! Registration is a two part process - form & payment. Be sure to complete both parts to complete your registration. Due to MO State Park COVID restrictions, Knob Noster State Park is limiting overnight campers to 80 people. >learn more at maea.net.
Have a seminar you'd like to present? Contact president.elect@maea.net
Please let us know how to reach NEW arts teachers in your area! email - director@moaae.org
New Teacher/Mentor Help Available
New Teacher/Mentor Help Available
To help Missouri's arts teachers to succeed, MAAE will happily work with our artsed partners to help connect teachers within 24 months of their initial teaching contract with an experienced mentor in their particular arts discipline to help ensure that success.
To do this, we need to know where our new teachers are and what they teach, as well as recruit veteran teacher volunteers who would enjoy working with new colleagues. Contact director@moaae.org or complete this short survey and we'll help you connect those new teachers in need with an experienced mentor in their specific arts discipline.
MU online Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
MU online Masters of Education in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) in the Learning, Teaching & Curriculum department. I am emailing to share exciting news about our online graduate programs for teacher educators interested in expanding their knowledge and practices through certifications and graduate degrees! The College of Education at MU offers an array of master’s programs that include but are not limited to: Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, and Art Education. These programs are fully online allowing for teacher educators to maintain a work-school balance to further their educational interests. View their flyer for details, tuition costs, hours.
For questions, visit the form on the MU main page, where you can also find more information.
Health and Wellness - Virtual class
Health and Wellness - Virtual class
Looking for a fun, energizing class in creative movement for your health and well-being? Check out the class of long-time MAAE board member, Dr. Alice Bloch's MOVE FOR YOUR HEALTH, DANCE FOR YOUR SPIRIT - Core Strength and Flexibility for Seniors - a class which offers fun guided movement experiences that let participants experience the benefits and enhanced well-being of increased core strength and flexibility, mental agility and a sense of empowerment as they move fully, safely, and with enjoyment. Dr. Bloch demonstrates and explains all exercises, providing guidance and personalized feedback. Thursdays, 10-11 AM. Donations of $15.00 per class benefit the Collective Motion Dance Company, the space where class is held. The class is ongoing throughout the year. View the class flyer here. For further information and Zoom link, email Alice at: abloch45@gmail.com.
We are still collecting and compiling Please submit your PD offerings by 7/1/22 using this form
Questions, email director@moaae.org.
PD Planning 4 Arts Ed
PD Planning 4 Arts Ed
The published compilation of planning resources for your local PD throughout the year may be accessed through the MAAE newsletter - PD4Artsed menu and on the MAAE website.
It's not too late for you to add your PD idea! Help school districts, LEAs and arts educators plan for ongoing, content-specific job embedded professional development during the coming school year! Both live, in-person, virtual and pre-recorded asynchronous content is welcome.
Please submit separate entries for each learning option you have to offer. Submission form here!
P.D. Report
P.D. Report
MAAE's Vision for high quality fine arts education in all Missouri schools, is pursued through efforts to support and provide high quality professional learning experience for Missouri's arts educators.
Maria A. Ellis, chair
MAAE RIDE Committee
R.I.D.E. - Equity & Diversity Workshop
R.I.D.E. - Equity & Diversity Workshop
FREE Summer PD to get your 2021-22 school year off to a great start!
A Blueprint for Equity and Diversity in the arts classroom -
with Maria A. Ellis was held on 8.3.21. RECORDING AVAILABLE SOON.
For additional information, contact director@moaae.org
funded in part by:
MAAE helps support exceptional professional learning opportunities sponsored by statewide arts education organizations thanks to the funding support from the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Francis Family Foundation.
MCDA Summer Conference 2021 SUCCESS
MCDA Summer Conference 2021 SUCCESS
Missouri Choral Directors Association held their first conference since 2019 in Springfield at the University Plaza Hotel, July 20-23, 2021. Alongside conference planners, and gifted presenters, Incredible sessions, community and connection, MAAE helped sponsor keynote speaker Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, educator, conductor, clinician and Assistant professor of St. Olaf College in Minnesota. He is also co-editor of the Justice Choir Songbook, a new collection of songs for the issues of our time, which is focused on encouraging communities to raise their voices together for change, equity, love, and peace.
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude - MBA 2021
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude - MBA 2021
Missouri Bandmasters Association gathered at Margaritaville (Tan-Tar-A) Resort on June 20-22, 2021. Powerful learning sessions, family activities and opportunities for community and connection brought Missouri's Bandmasters together to not only learn, but reflect and recover from a daunting year in education. MAAE helped sponsor Clinicians Dr. Eric Wilson and Lynette Wilson who helped attendees gain Psychological Tools for Well Being in a two-part session on Mental Health Awareness. The Wilsons are uniquely qualified to provide this type of support, since Eric - as a collegiate level bandmaster and Lynette with a counseling and psychology background, they shared insights into ways of bringing balance into the lives of busy band directors and their families.
A Series of events - MDO 2021
A Series of events - MDO 2021
Rather than a concentrated in-person conference, the Missouri Dance Organization sponsored a series of virtual workshops throughout the spring. These included: Footprints of a Tap Dancer with Christ Rutledge on May 19, Dance Career Exploration on June 26, and Dance and Social Justice - How to navigate Histories of Oppression with Adam W. McKinney. MAAE was pleased to help bring these presenters to an audience of dance educators in Missouri.
Arts Integration Summer Success
Arts Integration Summer Success
The Kansas/Missouri Partners in Education Summer Symposium was held on July 26-27 virtually. With both hands-on activities and breakout sessions in small groups, participants increased their artistic literacy and gained ready-to-use strategies and activities in working with students. Congratulations to the symposium planners.
The Springfield Regional Arts Integration Conference 2021 was also a success. Held on July 29-30 in person. A keynote address was delivered by Roger Kelley, fine arts curriculum director for Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This was followed by two days of professional learning for teachers.
Sessions for both Arts Integration Professional Development conferences were led by Focus 5, Inc. professional learning consultants and arts integration specialists. MAAE is proud to support and promote this important work which has such far reaching benefits for teaching and learning.
MAAE's Professional Learning Communities
MAAE's Professional Learning Communities
ALL ARE WELCOME! - Join at any time using the ZOOM registration links provided.
JOIN US as our session continue through the summer! Register at the links provided. ALL are welcome.
MAAE's MAIN EVENT
MAAE's MAIN EVENT
Arts educators and non-arts educators can leverage the power of the arts in their work with students. An arts integrated approach to teaching and learning yields both academic, social and emotional benefits. Current arts integration practitioners, STEM teacher, teachers involved in STEAM, or anyone who wants to learn more is invited to be a part of this professional learning community. Missouri Arts Integration Network MAIN events occur monthly and are FREE. Join us! All age levels, subjects are welcome! - August 30, 2021 - REGISTER 8/30
The FAME Leadership Group is a free virtual professional learning network for arts educators. Join us!
FAME Leadership Group Sessions
FAME Leadership Group Sessions
Any arts educator is welcome to join this professional learning community. Connect with colleagues across the state at our monthly sessions, touch base on current issues, gain inspiration, insight and benefit from the collective wisdom of the group. Gear up for the start of a new school year and join us for an informal session on 8/10/21 at 4:30pm. Register 8/10 here.
In September we'll continue discussion with topics of your choosing and we'll also welcome colleagues from the St. Louis Art Museum sharing programming resources. Learn about some of the offerings that might enhance your program or classroom. Register for 9/14 here.
Missouri's Bicentennial
Missouri's Bicentennial
200 years of Statehood 1821-2021
MAAE partners with MCDA for Bicentennial Commission's Statehood Day
When the Bicentennial Commission plans included a choir to sing for the opening ceremonies for Statehood Day on August 10, 2021, the Missouri Choral Director's Association (MCDA) answered the call. The selected members of the Missouri All-State Honor Choir were unable to perform as scheduled in January 2021, but 160 of them united in July, 2021 as part of the Festival Honors Choir as part of the MCDA Summer Professional Development Conference. Over seventy of those singers agreed to join in the festivities celebrating our state's 200th anniversary in Jefferson City, Missouri on August 10. Selected repertoire features composers and arrangers with a connection to Missouri. Special thanks to MAAE chair, Jeff Sandquist, for coordinating this event.
Other Missouri Bicentennial Statehood Day Events
The Missouri Bicentennial Commission is sponsoring a series of events this summer to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Missouri Statehood. On Aug. 10, Missouri will reach 200 years since it became the 24th state to enter the union. As the state’s bicentennial rapidly approaches, many Missourians are gearing up to celebrate.
Together for ’21 Fest will be held Aug. 6-8 on the University of Missouri campus and Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia. The free, three-day festival will include music, folk arts demonstrations, talks, film screenings, exhibitions and a virtual reality gallery tour of a collection of 98 works of art from the mid-1940s titled Missouri Heart of the Nation. All registrants will be entered into a drawing for ten $100 value prize packets..
First Missouri State Capitol in St. Charles will be commemorating the bicentennial on Aug. 7. Visitors can tour the historic rooms where statehood began, attend lectures, and walk the stationary parade route and more. The event is being organized by Missouri State Parks.
Missourians are invited to Jefferson City for Statehood Day on Aug. 10. The day begins at the State Capitol with the formal recognition of the Missouri Bicentennial; reveal of the Missouri Bicentennial stamp; bicentennial-themed exhibits in the Capitol, including the Bicentennial Quilt and the My Missouri 2021 photograph display. In addition, there will be U.S. Naturalization Ceremony in the morning and a statewide ice cream social is planned in the afternoon at the Capitol and in communities across the state.
Our Missouri Celebration is the theme for this year’s Missouri State Fair. Special exhibits to commemorate statehood, along with livestock shows, concerts, motorsport events, and more are being offered to visitors who attend the fair. In addition to these major events, many community celebrations are being planned for the bicentennial. Learn more at missouri2021.org. >learn more here.
How will you celebrate with your students?
How will you celebrate with your students?
Tell us! We want to know! This is a perfect time to explore the richness of Missouri history discovering Missouri's artists, playwrights, musicians, actors, dancers, choreographers and more! Please share your plans to mark the occasion! Use this short survey to share what you're planning to educate and inspire others.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
interactive map
Just in time for the Bicentennial
Just in time for the Bicentennial
As Missouri prepares for the 200th anniversary of Statehood, MAAE is encouraging lessons across the state celebrating our state, its regions and communities. It is opportune time to investigate the Smithsonian American Art Museum interactive map that lets you search for American artists by state. Selecting Missouri on the map yields some fun rabbit holes to venture down! Amelia Nelson in the Spencer Art Reference Library alerted us to this great resource. Check it out!
Missouri Arts Council
Missouri Arts Council
What's new with MAC
Featured Artist Series
Featured Artist Series
The Missouri Arts Council has begun featuring Missouri Artists on their website each month. MAC's August Missouri Featured Artists bring you art that’s mischievous, contemplative, peaceful, dramatic — through paintings, pottery, and mixed media collages.
Russell Nelson, designer, illustrator, watercolor artist, educator from Kirksville
Glyneisha Johnson, poly disciplinary artist, educator, community care taker from Kansas City
Eric Ordway, ceramic artist, potter, teacher from Jefferson City
Mollie Chounard, painter from St. Ann
July Featured Artists included:
Lisa Bartlett, mixed media artist, painter from Columbia
Allison L. Norfleet Bruenger, mixed media jewelry and assemblage artist from St. Louis
Ray Cardwell, singer songwriter from the Ozarks from Jefferson City
Kyle Selley, firework artist, visual artist, art educator from Kansas City
Applications are always open for artists living in Missouri. Featured Artists are celebrated on MAC's website and through their communications. Artists are paid a stipend in cooperation with Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Experience the August featured artists on MAC's website, here and scroll down to meet previously featured artists of the month.
Governor Michael L. Parson has appointed Independence poet, teacher, and community arts leader Maryfrances Wagner as Missouri’s sixth Poet Laureate.
Celebrating Missouri's Poet Laureate
Celebrating Missouri's Poet Laureate
Congratulations to Maryfrances Wagner from Independence, Missouri, has been appointed Missouri's sixth Poet Laureate. She will serve from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.
The Missouri Poet Laureate enriches Missourians’ lives throughout the state by fostering the reading and writing of poetry, through public appearances, readings, workshops, and digital and social media. “As Poet Laureate,” Ms. Wagner says, “I’d like to find ways to reach out to people who don’t usually read poetry or even think they like it.”
In 2020, Ms. Wagner was named the Individual Artist honoree for our Missouri Arts Awards, sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council. >read more here.
DESE Updates
DESE Updates
What's new with Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
and the State Board of Education
Have you seen this?
Have you seen this?
2021 Teacher of the Year Asks Students to Consider Being a Teacher
As Missouri faces teacher and staffing shortages, finding ways to encourage promising students to enter the profession has never been more important. DESE has dedicated funds in each school district to increase teacher retention and recruitment. Check out this brief 90 second video as part of this campaign, featuring Darrion Cockrell, a.k.a. Mr. DC, Missouri’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. Perhaps it will inspire you to think about ways of sharing information about the incredible opportunities available to those who enter the teaching profession in the arts. Please share.
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State Board of Education Meetings
State Board of Education Meetings
MAAE's Executive Director attends the monthly meetings of the State Board of Education and prepares a report for arts educators united under our umbrella. Access these reports via the MAAE website. [under Home/Arts Ed in MO] If you'd like to be added to the email list and receive these reports directly to your inbox, email director@moaae.org
Arts Ed Non-Profits
Arts Ed Non-Profits
Plus Classroom/Lesson Resources and Enrichment
MTI's All Together Now! is entirely free-of-charge to license with no royalty or rental fees.
Your organization may license MTI's All Together Now! as a fundraiser for your theatre and perform it live, streamed, or a combination of both over a four-day period from November 12 - 15, 2021.
MTI- All Together Now! Event
MTI- All Together Now! Event
Perform this brand-new musical revue FREE-OF-CHARGE during the weekend of November 12 - 15, 2021
Music Theatre International's All Together Now! - A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre is an opportunity for schools and theatres around the world to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from MTI's beloved shows.
View the songlist from which producers can choose to tailor the 15 song musical review show to fit their artistic/creative vision, the talents of their cast, and the composition of their audience.
Participants will also receive a number of MTI’s innovative theatrical resources to help with rehearsals, marketing, and performances – all completely free! >learn more.
Our camp consists of a morning session and/or afternoon session. Open to kids ages 8-15
Campers will explore: hand sewing & embroidery, simple machine sewing & some survival sewing all while making fun projects
Sew What? Stitch Camp!
Sew What? Stitch Camp!
The Sewing Labs (Kansas City) offers classes and learning experiences for stitchers of all ages! This month they feature Stitch Camp for Kids - 8/9 - 8/13 - 9-4pm, for dids 8-15yrs - with a theme of Explore & Wander. $75/half days (am or pm); $150 for full days. Campers will explore: hand sewing & embroidery, simple machine sewing & some survival sewing all while making fun projects. >learn more or register here.
FREE "DOWNTOWN SEWCIAL" - Event - 8/20/21 - >learn more here
Other classes, courses and offerings include:
Basic Sewing - Part 1 - (begins 8/26)
Intro to Industrial Basics - (starts 8/18)
Intro to Machine Embroidery - Commerical & Domestic
Quick Projects - Microwave Bowls Cozies, Home Decor Pillows, Zippered Bags - Make-up or recycle Candy Wrapper
And sew much more!
Audition Dates: Thursday, September 16, 3:00 – 5:00 PM and
Saturday, September 18, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Requirements and more details may be found on the OTSL website. https://opera-stl.org/aitauditions
Opera Theatre St. Louis - AIT Auditions
Opera Theatre St. Louis - AIT Auditions
The Bayer Fund Artists-in-Training Program (AIT) is a nationally acclaimed program that identifies, coaches, and encourages promising young high school singers both on and offstage. AIT doesn’t just build great artists through rigorous vocal training — it also sets every participant up for success in any field by instilling lifelong lessons about goal-setting, hard work, and perseverance. Every year, approximately 20 students are selected through an audition process. Over the last 30 years, AIT alumni have gone on to careers as professional performers, lawyers, politicians, teachers, and more!
The program offers seven months of college-level voice lessons on university campuses to 20 high school students in the greater St. Louis area community. Internationally and nationally recognized artists will be in residence with the program. >learn more
SLAM - St. Louis Art Museum - Educator Resources
SLAM - St. Louis Art Museum - Educator Resources
MAAE's executive director recently met with Dr. Kira Hegeman who works with Saint Louis Art Museum's division of Learning and Engagement. Although much of their in-person programming remains suspended, the opportunities which will resume when it is safe to do so are still listed at the bottom of the Teacher and Student Program webpage. Educator opportunities available now include live virtual field trips that offer curricular connections involving STEAM, Artists and the Outdoors, and more. All of the Learn pages at SLAM.org feature virtual programs that are designed for various ages. Teachers have found many programs on the Adults, Families and Community pages to be great resources. The museum, Library and Print Study Room are also open for research opportunities. Visit any of these links to learn more!
The exhibit "Nubia - Treasures of Ancient Africa" is on display through August 22. >learn more
Heart of America Shakespeare - FALL CLASSES
Heart of America Shakespeare - FALL CLASSES
Shakespeare isn’t just for the summer. The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival offers educational programs for children, teens, and adults throughout the entire year. Do you have or know a child or teen interested in acting, stage combat, improv, performance, and Shakespeare? If so, make sure you mark your calendars for the upcoming fall classes, starting in September! . >Learn more here.
SLSO Educator Resources
SLSO Educator Resources
Check out numerous educator resources in the SLSO LEARNING LAB webpage for educators. Find there are fabulous resources and independent activities. >Learn more here.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Educator Resource Center - Open for you!
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Educator Resource Center - Open for you!
If you or your colleagues are looking to incorporate works of art into your teaching during the coming school year, the Education Resource Center (ERC) is here to help! Now is a great time for collaboration and planning – contact the Nelson. if you’d like to learn about curriculum consultations or professional development sessions that can be adapted to your group’s interests, contact Bonnie Thomas, Manager of Educator Programs and Resources at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Bonnie runs the museum’s Educator Resource Center (a lending library for teachers) and creates resources and programming to help educators incorporate museum objects into their teaching. Learn about the museum’s virtual and online learning offerings that can be accessed by any educator across the state!
Education Resoure Center - (ERC) Availability
ERC will continue to maintain our public hours of 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturdays. You are always welcome to contact us if you'd like to arrange a visit to the ERC outside our public hours. Note: The ERC will be closed on Monday September 4 in observance of Labor Day. For more info contact: bthomas@nelson-atkins.org
Writers may use their imagination to integrate the theme, Freedom, in limitless ways. For example, freedom from a caged bird’s perspective, the freedom found in wide open spaces, the freedom of running barefoot on freshly cut grass, the freedom to achieve one’s dreams, etc. Writers, let your imagination loose!
Mineral Area College - Creative Writing Contest
Mineral Area College - Creative Writing Contest
With a theme of FREEDOM the 2021 Creative Writing Contest is now open.
The contest is open to two distinct groups from the MACOA service region which includes Iron, Madison, Perry, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington Counties in Missouri.
high school students who will be in the 10th – 12th grades in the 2021-2022 academic year.
all other adults.
One winner will be chosen from each group in each of three categories: essay, poetry, and short story, for a total of six winners. >learn more and access entry/registration information here.
Due to the nature of exhibit content, this exhibit is suitable for students age 12 years and older.
Reservations are open for dates July 2020 through January 2022. For groups of 10 or more, a rate of $15* per ticket. All admissions include individual audio guides for added content and convenience (in English and Spanish).
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away
Kansas City Union Station officials recently announced unprecedented donor support to send area students (age 12 and older) to the international tour of Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., created by Musealia and Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, opened June 14 at Kansas City's Union Station. School groups may be eligible for FREE Admission. Access to Student Field Trip details and Scholarship Requests can be found here.
For questions specifically regarding School Field Trips and Scholarships, contact Myrene Shifley at: mshifley@unionstation.org or 816-460-2093.
The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz has posted the recorded video on youtube -(above)
Herbie Hancock is Chairman of the Institute, NEA Jazz Master, and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2021 JAZZ INFORMANCE
2021 JAZZ INFORMANCE
On April 13, 2021, The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, in conjuncion with the U.S. Department of Education presented a virtual peer-to-peer jazz informance featuring the 2021 edition of its National All-Star Jazz Septet and renowned jazz educator Dr. J. B. Dyas. The event focused not only on what jazz is and why it is so important to America but also on the American values that jazz represents: teamwork, unity with ethnic diversity, the correlation of hard work and goal accomplishment, perseverance, democracy, and listening to one another. >more info
What Is Jazz, And Why It Is Important to The World “We’ve found that young people often learn about certain things better from kids their same age, and one of those is jazz. And when you hear how accomplished these musicians are at such a young age, you know their peers are going to listen.” -Herbie Hancock
In case you missed it...
James McKay, Jr. - A & E - Arts Educator of the Year
James McKay, Jr. - A & E - Arts Educator of the Year
MAAE colleague James McKay, Jr. was named Arts Educator of the Year for 2021 by the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis. A&E honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the St. Louis region’s arts community. James McKay, Jr. a strings teacher and Director of Orchestras for Jennings School District, received this prestigious honor, celebrated on May 24, at The Big Top event venue in the Grand Center Arts District. James McKay's work with James McKay was Jennings School District's 2017 Teacher of the Year and has dedicated his life to creating doors of opportunities for youth through his work as a certified K-12 Instrumental Music Educator, and through the founding of Gateway Music Outreach providing budding young musicians in underserved communities with access to affordable quality music instruction and opportunities to attend performances and receive master classes with prominent artists. He is a member of the American String Teachers Association and the Missouri Music Educators Association. Congratulations, James!
To lean more about the Arts and Education Council, and the other honorees, click here.
Moosiko - Guitar and Ukulele Resources
Moosiko - Guitar and Ukulele Resources
With the start of a new school year, our friends at Moosiko wanted to share some clasroom resources. These blog posts include charts and guidance which will help your recall of music theory lessons from bygone days.
Additional blog posts provide more tips, tricks and insights. >learn more here
Visual Art Contest
Visual Art Contest
Contest details: Any student in grades K-12 can enter for free.
Contest Divisions are grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.
Any art that can have a still digital image (including painting, sculpture, drwing, collage, etc - excludes photography)
Students can enter one piece in each contest prior to the deadlines: December 5, April 4, August 22.
Teachers and students share over $5,000 in prizes.
Teachers and students must enter art online at: www.celebratingart.com. (DO NOT mail art as it will NOT be entered in the contest, or returned.)
Questions? email: info@celebratingart.com
MAAE Member and Affiliate Organizations
MAAE Member and Affiliate Organizations
News and Updates
Not too late to order... MAEA ShowMe Art Coloring Book
Not too late to order... MAEA ShowMe Art Coloring Book
-featuring the work of Missouri Art Students
A fund-raising and visibility-raising effort by from our friends at Missouri Art Educators Association, the coloring book featuring the work of Missouri student artists is available in hard copy, through Amazon for $12, and a digital copy may be downloaded directly from the MAEA website. A modest donation of $10 to MAEA is requested. More information may be found here: https://www.maea.net/about-maea/support-maea#h.x8jqg799bwqg
You will be asked to submit the following:
1. Name and contact information of the person making the nomination
2. Name of the person being nominated
3. The position the nominee holds in the school or community, or grade and school the student attends
4. A brief summary (no more than one page single-spaced) of why this person should be considered for this award
Heroes Among Us Awards from MSBA
Heroes Among Us Awards from MSBA
Do you know someone in your schools or community who has gone above and beyond to ensure your schools are safe or intervened in a situation and saved lives? Is there a program that is having a dynamic impact on the climate and culture of your schools or has done something that has had a positive impact in making their school safe? If so, please take this opportunity to nominate this student, parent, staff member or part of your community. Nominations for the Heroes Among Us Award will be accepted until September 1.
One adult and one K-12 student finalist will be selected. Submitter will be contacted prior to the conference in order to obtain additional information and a photo of the nominee selected as a finalist. Both finalists will be identified by September 15 and will be invited to the award presentation at the 2021 Safe Schools and Colleges Forum held in Kansas City on November 4.
ADVOCACY
ADVOCACY
There are 15 different expenditure categories for allowable expenses. Click here for more information and guidance.
ESSER III - An opportunity for your local ARTS EDUCATION Program
ESSER III - An opportunity for your local ARTS EDUCATION Program
As part of the CARES act, a fund for Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) was established. For Missouri, the total in ESSER relief exceeded $1.7 billion. The funding has been delivered thus far in segments with ESSER I, and ESSER II already in progress. Plans for how individual districts will spend their federal ESSER III dollars are due to Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by August 23, 2021. There has never been a better time to approach your local leadership team and advocate that a portion of the funds be spent on the arts program. More information about allowable expenses, and links to learning exactly how much was allocated to your district may be found on our website, under "ADVOCACY" and "ESSER FUND SUPPORT". There are tools developed by national arts ed organization (NAFME, NDEO, NAEA, EDTA) there as well. Of special note is an adaptable and interactive spreadsheet (from "Be a Part of the Music) that can help you communicate with decision makers, information about COVID impact on your program, including changes in enrollment, and fundraising impact.
Please don't let this opportunity pass you by! There is a chance, that even if your district has already made decisions, there may be funds available at a later time. Then your request might move closer to the top of the list!
Results of MAAE Pandemic Impact on Arts Education Survey
Results of MAAE Pandemic Impact on Arts Education Survey
In December 2020-January 2021, MAAE conducted a survey of arts educators measuring the impact of the pandemic on teaching and learning in their school. The results have compiled and a one-page summary report and full detailed report are now available for review. 100 respondents from across the state shared their views and insight.
MAAE recognizes the extraordinary efforts made by all educators, and arts educators in particular. With uncertainty about the allocation of local resources - specifically time and funding - on the horizon, MAAE is making plans to provide local advocacy resource materials for you to use in promoting arts education in your school, district and in your community. Helping others, and especially decision-makers - know of the incredible value of engagement with the arts, the power of the arts to boost innovation and creativity, as well as the social/emotional benefits of involvement in the arts may help. If you have any ideas of specific tools or resources that would be of help to you, please let us know! director@moaae.org
COVID IMPACT REPORTS from AFTA
COVID IMPACT REPORTS from AFTA
Americans for the Arts (AFTA) has deployed two new 2021 COVID-19 Impact Surveys: one is for organizations, and the other is for artists — both continue to gather financial and employment impact data about the challenges facing the arts sector in relief/recovery efforts and returning to in-person activities. The findings will provide insight to support the field in prioritizing initiatives and communicating the most critical issues to funders and decision makers affecting communities at the local, state, and federal level.
Report on organizations
Report on individual artists/creative workers
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LOCAL ADVOCACY
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GOOGLE SLIDES TEMPLATE -Thanks to Ben Martin and to Cal State U of San Marcos for the Art = Opportunity images and research compilation.
Have you signed the "Arts ARE Education" PLEDGE?
School districts and state legislatures across the nation are facing budget shortfalls, learning loss, and a continued need for classroom PPE to ensure the safety of students and teachers. Scarce financial resources can put arts education programs at risk. The time to build your local coalition is now! Sign the pledge HERE!
ACTION ITEMS for Arts Educators:
#1 Sign the pledge, for yourself, or on behalf of an organization - anyone can sign! Admins, parents, orgs and more!
#2 Download and customize the resolution with your district's name, logo. and course offerings, and develop a plan to ask your local school board leaders to formally adopt the resolution. View these considerations before taking this to your local school board.
#3 Share your Stories! Help the public know appreciate and value the wonderful arts experiences your students have had - even in the midst of a pandemic! #MOartsAREeducation and @MOartsed. (examples courtesy of Kathy Hann, FoxC6: example #1 - example #2 )
Missouri Citizens for the Arts is a non-partisan, state-wide, grass roots organization that advocates to secure stable financial support for the arts to benefit Missouri and its citizens. They welcome members. Like/Follow them on social media @mo4arts. Learn - https://mo4arts.org/
Adopt a Legislator - MAAE & Missouri Citizens for the Arts
Adopt a Legislator - MAAE & Missouri Citizens for the Arts
MAAE is working with partners from arts education organizations to build a statewide coalition of arts advocates we call "Arts Champions." Our partners in Missouri Citizens for the Arts have created an Adopt-a-Legislator program. The goal is to partner 34 MO Senators and 163 MO Representatives with an arts advocate in their district, to build relationships and help increase understanding about the impact of pending legislation on the arts and arts ed. Use the signup genius link to join the effort.
Questions? email director@moaae.org.
Change of address
Change of address
Please help us stay connected to Missouri's Arts community! If you have welcomed a new colleague, please pass along this link and help us connect with them. If there is a friend to the arts who has retired or moved on we'd love to stay in touch with them, too! Email director@moaae.org. We will happily update your sending preferences as well.
MAAE UPDATES
MAAE UPDATES
Items below contain updated information about ongoing work of MAAE. Read on to stay informed!
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MAAE Board of Directors - Farewells and Welcomes
MAAE Board of Directors - Farewells and Welcomes
With changes in leadership of our statewide arts education organization, there are subsequent changes to the MAAE Board of Directors. MAAE gratefully acknowledges the leadership of Stephen Rew - outgoing president of Missouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA); Grant Maledy - outgoing president of Missouri Association of Jazz Educators, (MoAJE), and Paul Fliege, outgoing president of Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA.) On behalf of MAAE, we value our service to the board and wish you well as you continue to serve the arts educators and students of Missouri in other ways. Thank you so much!
MAAE is honored to welcome new board members: Amy Krinke, incoming president for MCDA, Kenny Hansen, incoming president for MBA and John Evans, incoming president for MoAJE. Welcome!
- Nominations for MAAE Awards - due 1/31.
As part of our mission to recognize excellence in arts education MAAE is always ready to receive your nomination. Any nominations received prior to January 31, 2022 are eligible to receive this recognition in March of 2022. Nominate someone today!
Use this form to nominate.
PLEASE NOMINATE TODAY for these
MAAE Awards
- Schools (or District) of Excellence and Distinction
- Creativity and Innovation in Teaching
- MAAE - Administrator of the Year
- Arts Ed Community Champion (non-school staff)
- Government Advocate (elected or appointed)
MAAE's RIDE Committee's work to address issues of systemic racism, inclusion, diversity and equity continue.
MAAE sponsored its first online PD workshop on 8/3/21 - Maria A. Ellis . A Blueprint for Equity and Diversity in the arts classroom A recording of the session will be place on the MAAE website and on our YOUtube channel.
The report from our listening sessions held in the fall of 2020 have guided our work to provide support for statewide arts education organizations' work in this field.
Biannual meetings with arts ed organization leadership are ongoing.
RIDE COMMITTEE plans are underway for :
facilitator training for interested arts ed leadership and RIDE committee
quarterly statewide roundtable discussions for any arts educators interested in furthering diversity work in their own communities.
formation of a statewide coalition of arts education entities and non-profit organizations, along with partners in Missouri's Communities (libraries, cultural councils, etc.) who are interested in sharing information about current practice, collaborating, pooling resources etc.
cross-cultural experiences involving the arts between and among rural and urban student populations.
Want to know more or join in the efforts? Email director@moaae.org.
Did you know? - Maria A. Ellis, chair of the MAAE's RIDE Committee, also has a weekly radio show on Classic 107.3 Radio - The Voice of the Arts in St. Louis called Bach & Beyonce. Listen to the episodes on soundcloud. The authentic conversational style entertains, informs and inspires. >learn more here.
Data Driven Design
Data Driven Design
MAAE is still looking to add arts integration practitioner partner teams in both arts and non-arts subjects in the same school who want to team up to use an arts integration approach 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. Interested? email director@moaae.org for more information. Please help spread the word! Reach out to a colleague and join this effort!
MAAE Student Contests (deadline 1/31/22)
MAAE Student Contests (deadline 1/31/22)
Now accepting entries for the coming year.
Please share this information with colleagues and include these opportunities
in your lesson plans and local advocacy efforts.
NATIONAL STUDENT ARTS ADVOCATE ESSAY CONTEST MAAE is seeking one exemplary student applicant to become a part of the Missouri delegation to Washington D.C. With virtual attendance in 2021 and a trip to our nation's capitol planned for 2022 the winning students will receive paid registration and air travel/hotel expenses to attend the National Arts Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC in 2022. Candidates will also participate in MAAE statewide arts advocacy initiatives of Show-Me Arts and Fine Arts Education Day. The essay (500 words or less) is to be written on the theme—“Public Funding in support of the arts and/or arts education is important to our country.” DEADLINE for submission - 1/31/22 >Learn more here.
#BecauseOfArtsEd Video Contest
Some people say the arts aren't essential. Some people say they aren't important. You -- sharing your stories about how your life is better - because of arts ed - is one of the most effective forms of advocacy. In 120 seconds or less tell us how the arts and arts education continue to inspire you - in the #Becauseofartsed video contest. Open to adults and students, let your video tell your story of the positive impact of the arts. This helps MAAE gather powerful messages which tell of the crucial role the arts plays in bringing you closer to your community, its positive effects on your health and well-being.
How have the arts shaped your life?
How have the arts given you tools to succeed? TELL US! Share your stories!
DEADLINE for submission - extended to 1/31/22 >Learn more here.
Fine Arts Education Day Essay Contest - Students in Grades 3-12 - deadline 1/31/22
Students in grades 3-12 are invited to participate in the MAAE Fine Arts Education Day Essay Contest. In 500 words or less, please ask your student to construct a typed, double-spaced entry (12-point font) in response to one of these prompts:
- How has music, visual art, dance or drama (theatre) influenced you or your life as a student?
- Why is it important for every school to provide instruction in the arts to every child every day?
In the upper left corner, list the student name, grade level, name of fine arts teacher who submitted the entry, arts subject the teacher teaches, school name (district and building), school address and school telephone number. Each essay can be uploaded into this googleform. Questions or concerns, contact director@moaae.org.
A $50 prize will be awarded to one winning essay by students in each category grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 and $50 will also be awarded to their sponsoring fine arts teacher. The awards will be presented at the MAAE Fine Arts Education Day at the State Capitol in March. >more info
in case you missed it
Senate Hall Exhibit Selections
Senate Hall Exhibit Selections
Established in 2014, as a joint effort between the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, the Missouri Art Education Association, the Senate Hall Art Exhibit showcases fine arts programs in all 34 Senate Districts. 2021 winners listed here.
Please be thinking about submitting examples of student work from YOUR senatorial district for our celebration in 2022! Please note: Although all of this year's selected students were all submissions of visual art - this exhibit is NOT just for visual artists! We welcome video submissions reflecting dance, theatre and music as well. >learn more here.
MAAE COVID support - MATCH
MAAE COVID support - MATCH
MAAE's MATCH - Missouri Arts Teacher Center for Help continues to provide Missouri teachers with access to resources. Use them to build advocacy for your program in uncertain financial times. Explore for innovative ways of safely implementing your curriculum. Created by MAAE's COVID-19 Work Force it contains guidelines, new lesson ideas, strategies and resources which are added regularly. We welcome additions and suggestions. email director@moaae.org.
https://sites.google.com/moaae.org/maae-match >access MATCH resource site here.
MAAE Donations Welcome
MAAE Donations Welcome
MAAE works on behalf of Missouri arts educators to build stakeholder support. With financial support from donors like you we are able to continue to CONNECT members of Missouri's arts education community, EDUCATE with professional development for Missouri's teachers, PROMOTE arts education for all stakeholders highlighting its value, sponsor RESEARCH to benefit Missouri's students and CELEBRATE proponents of high quality arts education.
Your contribution helps MAAE:
- “Fine Arts Education Day” at the Missouri state capitol
- Provide financial support for professional development initiatives
- Sponsor research in arts education
- Work to promote Arts Integration in Missouri schools
- Connect arts educators to resources within their community and across the state
- Perform legislative advocacy work in support of the arts
- Provide arts advocacy training for Missouri youth, sponsor youth representatives to attend the Americans for the Arts Summit
Please consider making a donation via Paypal® or credit card.
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is a registered 501c3 non-profit corporation in the state of Missouri.
All donations are tax-deductible.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Make a Donation By Check - If you prefer to make a donation by check, please make it payable to MAAE and mail to:
MAAE - Phyllis Pasley, E.D.
2208 Clouds Peak Ct.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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