August 2023 / Vol 34
August 2023 / Vol 34
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MAAE News Updates
MAAE News Updates
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August 2023
Back-to-School Edition
Welcome back to another academic year! As a non-profit service organization, the Alliance stands ready to provide support for your professional learning and to advocate for the interests of arts education in Missouri. Let us know how we can be of greatest help to you!
The summer months have been a flurry of activity. Highlights include:
MAAE's sponsorship of the highly successful TAB stl Workshop where 40 educators gathered for two days to increase their professional knowledge about application of the pedagogical approach known as "Teaching Artistic Behaviors" or TAB.
Missouri Fine Arts Academy, with virtual visits to academy participants to discuss arts advocacy.
Missouri Bandmaster Association Conference where MAAE served as an exhibitor
Missouri Dance Organization Conference in June, where we had a collaborative creative experience, discussions about dance in schools, and I also le d a presentation about creativity.
In June the MAAE Board met and later that month a retreat for MAAE's Executive Committee was held.
July found us welcoming our incredible new team of staff, and gearing up for the new fiscal year.
Missouri Choral Director's Conference in Springfield, I led a session on advocacy, and also connected with choral educators as an exhibitor. Of special note was the Simulcast Presentation by Diane McCullough - "Two Centuries of Black Composers of Opera" which was offered in-person to attendees of the MCDA conference and also via ZOOM to an online audience as part of MAAE's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity in the Arts (I.D.E.A.) network sessions.
Arts Across the Curriculum Specialists Lauren Hanahan and Cynthia Williams Phelps attended conferences in arts integration held in Kansas City, sponsored by our allies in the KS/MO Partnership in Education, and Springfield, MO sponsored by Springfield Regional Arts Council and Springfield Schools.
July 9-13 MAAE's National Student Essay Contest award winners Peyton Lairmore (2022 winner) and Kylie Brunkhorst (2023 winner) traveled with chaperone Andrea Branstetter to Washington DC to meet with Missouri Senators and Congressional Representatives. Weather delays found them overnight in New York City, where they were able to take in a few sites in the big Apple as well.
August will bring us back in the swing with an MAAE Board of Directors Meeting August 5, and we'll resume our Missouri Arts Integration Network (MAIN) our Fine Arts Missouri Educators (FAME) offerings and our quarterly presentations for Inclusion Diversity Equity in the Arts (IDEA) network events. Be sure to mark your calendars to participate in this FREE professional development throughout the year. Connect with colleagues and learn about resources to help you meet the needs of your students.
Here's hoping that each of you have a fabulous new school year!
Phyllis Pasley
MAAE Work
MAAE Work
Nominations Now Open for MAAE Awards 2024!
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Deadline for nominations January 31, 2024
Nominating supporters and advocates for the arts to be honored at our state capital each year has lasting impact on our communities. MAAE believes that nominating change-makers matters for the following reasons:
Recognition: An award can give advocates visibility and recognition for their contributions to the arts education field, as well as their dedication to promoting creative expression and cultural awareness.
Encouragement: Recognition by colleagues and the community can provide advocates with positive reinforcement for their work, which can encourage them to continue pushing for quality arts education programs.
Inspiration: Honoring advocates with an award can inspire others to get involved in arts education advocacy and take action in their own communities.
Networking: An award ceremony can be an excellent opportunity for advocates to meet and connect with other like-minded individuals, which could lead to collaborations and partnerships in the future.
Please honor those change-makers in your life today!
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. Our programs aim to provide you with learning and growth opportunities that will support your professional journey.
MAIN event - August
Open to all, meets monthly via ZOOM, and allows participants to reflect, ask questions, and offer suggestions to support members of this community. No matter what stage of your arts integration journey, there is a place for you at our MAIN events!
Black Women in Jazz with Christie Jones
August 28 - 4:30pm
Christie is an arts educator in the Kansas City area and a former member of the team from the American Jazz Museum. She'll discuss Black women in jazz and their roles as modern day Griots and the African American oral tradition. She will guide us through a freestyle writing activity inspired by jazz music and storytelling traditions.
The FAME Network - August
Open to all arts educators. and meets monthly via ZOOM. Network with others, increase knowledge and learn about ways your program can be enriched and grow.
Student Voice Through Visual Arts Engagement
August 17 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Presenters Kira Hegeman, Associate Educator, Teacher and Student Learning along with Latausha Cox, Assistant Educator, Teacher and Student Learning from the Saint Louis Art Museum will discuss developing gallery tours and activities to encourage student voice and address bias through engaging with artworks from a variety of makers and social contexts. In this talk, presenters will share highlights from SLAM student programs including Arts in the Basic Curriculum, and a pilot program for No Place for Hate, in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League.
I.D.E.A. Network - August
Inclusion • Diversity • Equity in the Arts
Quarterly opportunities for professional learning associated with the arts and issues of racism, inclusion, diversity and equity. Meets via ZOOM. A project of the MAAE's RIDE committee to help bring greater equity for all.
The Lost Interview: Ella Fitzgerald
October 26 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Join presenter Christie Jones for an interactive learning experience of synthesis and expression as we learn more about the "Queen of Jazz," reflect on her words, and explore their relevance today.
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Diversity
Diversity
DEI and Delicious Dishes is a cross-cultural youth leadership development project of MAAE's RIDE Committee. The second year of the project is drawing to a close with much excitement and activity. The recipe book has been completed and you can visit the dedicated DEI and Delicious Dishes website to view the finished cookbook and collection of student art showcasing the collaboration between Lebanon High School, Waynesville High School and Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO.
Want to be involved? Please reach out! A Collaborative planning meeting for next year's DEI and Delicious Dishes 3.0 is being planned. We'd love for your students to join us! To learn more, visit our MAAE's website or email ride@moaae.org
SEEKING middle school-age rural partners in Northwest Missouri. We have an urban school with around 100 7th graders - who wishes to join in DEI and Delicious Dishes 3.0 and we seek a rural partner school within a 1.5 hour drive from Kansas City, to join them on the journey. Email: ride@moaae.org for more information.
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 ride@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!
Look for the 2023-2024 JEDI Brunch conversations to start in November.
MAAE Arts Across the Curriculum
MAAE Arts Across the Curriculum
What is an Arts Centered approach to instruction?
We at MAAE believe that, arts centered education draws on the natural human inclination towards artistic expression to increase engagement and provide alternative access points to academic content. Art integration's multi-modality approach promotes creativity, imagination, innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking, leading to a better understanding of academic content.
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, 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 lauren.hanahan@moaae.org.
Seeking Presenters for MAIN Events
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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 across the curriculum program specialist, lauren.hanahan@moaae.org.
Ongoing Efforts For MAAE
Ongoing Efforts For MAAE
Now Accepting Student Submissions
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Deadline - December 31, 2023
We are excited to announce the Senate Arts Exhibition, a showcase of the incredible artistic talents of Missouri youth. This year’s exhibit, like in years past, will feature images of many fine arts disciplines.
As a community, we believe in not only the importance of politics and policy but also in the importance of art and expression. The Senate Arts Exhibit provides an opportunity for our legislators to appreciate and celebrate the creativity within our community.
We invite all Missouri Fine Arts teachers to participate in this event by simply submitting photographs of student work and/or performances for display at the State Capital in Jefferson City. Selected photographs of student artwork/performances will be framed and displayed with the student artist’s name. There is no fee for submission and all submissions are submitted digitally.
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to share your art and to connect with your policy makers in a creative and meaningful way. Please contact Vicki Bean at senate.exhibit@maea.net if you have any questions.
Show-Me Arts Summit
Student Advocacy 2024
Empowering the Student Voice in Advocacy
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Geared for middle school, high school and collegiate students, the Show-Me Arts Summit welcomes both novice and experienced arts advocates. We will work together to help the next generation find their voice in support of the arts and arts education. In person and virtual options.
April 2-3, 2024 Register early and SAVE!
$25 per Participant if you register by January 15, 2024.
$35 per Participant if you register by February 1, 2024.
$45 per Participant if you register by March 1, 2024.
IN-PERSON EVENT INCLUDES:
* Overnight hotel accommodations (adult double occupancy, student quad occupancy)
* Tuesday evening dinner and training sessions
* Wednesday breakfast and lunch.
Virtual Event details coming soon.
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. and participants arranged their own meetings with their legislator to coincide with the other Fine Arts celebrations at the capitol.
What to expect: At the SMarts Summit on Tuesday evening, you’ll work with other teens, enjoy fun and camaraderie as you learn about the issues from legislator trainers and other volunteers, rehearse your advocacy pitch and “elevator speech” to present to legislators on Wednesday’s Fine Arts Educators Day.
Show-Me Arts students often:
meet with department of education (DESE) officials and journalists
prepare statements, deliver testimony at legislative hearings
personally advocate for the arts at the Missouri State Capitol
gain a unique perspective of state government and grow as arts advocates and citizens
share the products of their arts education through exhibits or performances
Join Us for Fine Arts Education Day - Wednesday April 2, 2024
This annual event sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE), in partnership with our principal allies and the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), helps bring student art, student performances and student voices to Missouri's capitol informing legislators of the value of arts education. Be a part of the Fine Arts Education Day celebration in person or by video submission!
MO Teachers Join Arts Integration Teacher/Leader Program
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The Arts Integration Teacher/Leader program is an initiative with the Kennedy Center called Partners in Education (KCPIE). It is a partnership between the Midwest Trust Center /Johnson County Community College, Shawnee Mission School District, Liberty Schools and Kansas City Young Audiences. The program is mostly focused on Professional Development for Teachers and you can read more about it here. The work extends well beyond the partner districts listed and in 2023-24 they are adding Teacher Leaders outside of the KC Metro. Participants attended the summer symposium for arts integration on July 18 & 19, 2023, and will also take part in professional learning throughout the year.
MAAE helped recruit teachers from outside the KC Metro Area. Congratulations to the non KC Metro participants in the 2023-24 teacher leader cohort:
Cassie Carnahan - Neosho Schools - Neosho, MO
Lauren Hanahan - The College School - St. Louis
Jennifer Hobbs - Clarkton Schools - Clarkton, MO
Grace LaRose - North Calloway Schools - Kingdom City, MO
Janell Becerra - St. Joseph School District - St. Joseph, MO
Left to right: Dr. Kendra Franks, Arts Education Director at Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Cassie Carnahan, program participant from Neosho Schools; and Lauren Hanahan, MAAE Arts Across the Curriculum Program Specialist during the KS/MO Partners in Education 2023 Arts Integration Symposium.
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
Funding
MAAE's Advisory Council for Financial Sustainability
Next meeting - 8/24/23, 3-4pm
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This Group helps MAAE uncover funding sources which can help us fulfill our mission. Council members attend quarterly meetings to help seek out ways to pursue funding to support MAAE services and programming. Funding sources might include foundations, donations, grants, sponsorships or corporate support. Meetings of the council 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.
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.
As you may already know, the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly to promote and support high-quality arts education in Missouri schools. Through various initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and partnerships with organizations, schools and communities, MAAE has been able to provide countless opportunities for students to learn and excel in the arts.
However, we cannot do this alone. As a non-profit organization, MAAE relies heavily on the support of donors like you to continue its critical work. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in enhancing the quality and accessibility of arts education statewide.
I urge you to consider making a donation to MAAE today and help us create a brighter future for our young learners. Thank you in advance for your support and for being an advocate of the arts and education.
We are also grateful to those who have made in-kind donations to the Alliance. View the list of in-kind donors here.
Arts Advocacy
Arts Advocacy
MAAE's Arts Advocacy Efforts
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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.
MAAE supports funding for the Missouri Fine Arts Academy
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MAAE works with legislators to garner support for the funding of the Missouri Fine Arts Academy. As an advocate for arts education, we believe that it is of the utmost importance to provide young people the opportunity to develop their creative and artistic potential. The Missouri Fine Arts Academy does this by providing intensive and rigorous instruction to talented high school students in Missouri.
The Academy is a unique program that has been providing high-quality arts education to students for over 20 years. Students who are accepted into the program have the chance to work with some of the finest artists and educators in the state, and to participate in a range of activities that help them to develop their creative and artistic abilities. The Academy provides training in dance, theater, music, visual arts, and creative writing, and encourages students to explore their passions and interests in these areas.
The Academy has a strong track record of producing talented artists who go on to pursue careers in the arts or use their skills to make meaningful contributions to their communities. The Academy also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among its students, helping them to connect with peers who share their interests and passions.
Given the many benefits that the Missouri Fine Arts Academy provides, MAAE strongly urge you to consider supporting this important program. Please email your representatives to support investing in arts education. This program is not only important for the personal development of our students, but it also has the potential to strengthen our communities by fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Americans for the Arts has created a new resource hub on their website to support Threats to Artistic Freedom. Find updates on activity across the United States related to advocacy in this area.
You can also endorse MAAE's Artistic Freedom Statement.
Student Voices on a National Scale
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MAAE's National Student Arts Advocate Essay Contest winners Peyton Lairmore (2022) and Kyle Brunkhorst (2023) traveled with chaperone Andrea Branstetter to visit Missouri Legislators in our Nation's Capitol. The Missouri delegation was able to visit with representatives from Representative Cory Bush, and Senator Josh Hawley discussing pending federal legislation to support the arts and creative sector which will have positive community and economic benefits for Missouri.
Participate in MAAE's Contests to allow your student's voices to be heard in support for the arts and arts education in Missouri.
MAAE's National Student Arts Advocate Essay Contest winners Peyton Lairmore (2022) and Kyle Brunkhorst (2023) stopped by Representative Cory Bush's office and met with staffers.
MAAE's National Student Arts Advocate Essay Contest winners Peyton Lairmore (2022) and Kyle Brunkhorst (2023) along with chaperone Andrea Branstetter spoke with Senator Josh Hawley.
Arts Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Arts Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Show Me Art Coloring Book
Deadline to enter is Nov. 10, 2023 | Tap to learn more
Show Me Art Coloring Book
Deadline to enter is Nov. 10, 2023 | Tap to learn more
The Missouri Art Education Association is again partnering with Missouri Teachers to create a fourth edition of The Missouri Show Me Art Coloring Book: My Hometown. This coloring book is a fantastic resource that would be perfect for your students.
This coloring book is not your typical coloring book. It is filled with beautiful artwork showcasing various Missouri landmarks and locations. The illustrations are not only fun to color, but they also provide a great opportunity for your students to learn more about their state.
MAEA is accepting design entries for the 4th edition Show Me Art Coloring Book.
If you have purchased a coloring book in the past, please consider leaving a review on Amazon Kindle, to show your support of this project.
Deadline to enter is Nov. 10, 2023.
Governor's Council on Disability Poster Contest
Deadline to enter is Sept. 15, 2023 | Tap to learn more
Governor's Council on Disability Poster Contest
Deadline to enter is Sept. 15, 2023 | Tap to learn more
All Missouri residents are invited to showcase their artistic talents by submitting original artwork. The winning poster will be featured on the GCD’s 2023 poster celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated nationwide each October to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and raise awareness about the value of an inclusive workforce.
The theme for the 2023 NDEAM is Advancing Access and Equity to recognize the importance of ensuring people with disabilities have equal opportunity to prepare for and succeed in employment. In addition to this theme, the artwork can relate to Inclusion, Employment and Community.
Find out how you can participate at disability.mo.gov/gcd/PosterContest
Posters must be submitted by September 15. The contest is open to all Missourians.
Questions? Call 573.751.2600
Kansas City Ballet Student Events
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Kansas City Ballet Student Events
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KC Dance Day: August 26, 2023, Open House, Free Classes & Performances • Bolender Center
2023-2024 Student Matinees for Schools:
The Nutcracker Student Matinees • December 7, 8 & 14, 2023
Peter Pan Student Matinee • February 23, 2024
New Moves Student Matinee • March 22, 2024
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Screenwriters Research Network International Conference
and Schedule Highlights
Featuring Creatives from Disney, Pixar, Hulu, Paramount and more
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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.
Schedule Highlights
Schedule Highlights
Highlights of the 2023 International Screenwriting Research Network Conference
Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri
September 20-23, 2023
Keynote Speakers:
Phil Lazebnik
Born and raised in Columbia, Missouri has written screenplays for films including Pocahontas, Mulan (which won the 1998 Annie Award for best animation screenplay), The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, and The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar. He wrote the book for the musical "Fairy Tale" about Hans Christian Andersen with songs by Stephen Schwartz. For television he has scripted episodes for Wings, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. LaZebnik has served on the board of directors of the Writers Guild of America West.
Meg LeFauve
Nominated for a Best Screenplay Oscar for the Pixar blockbuster INSIDE OUT, LeFauve won an Annie Award for that screenplay. She also wrote Pixar’s Golden Globe nominated THE GOOD DINOSAUR, and received “story by” credit on Marvel’s box office hit, CAPTAIN MARVEL. She also wrote the recent Netflix animated film MY FATHER’S DRAGON. She is currently writing Inside Out 2.
Along with her keynote speech, she will graciously appear for a Q&A after a public screening of Inside Out at the Ragtag Theatre on Saturday September 23 at 7pm (tickets on sale early August).
Lorien McKenna
Emmy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning Showrunner, Writer, Producer, and Playwright McKenna is a former Story Manager at Pixar Animation Studios. She worked on the films Ratatouille, Up, Brave, Inside Out, and The Good Dinosaur. She was the Associate Producer for Paramount Animation’s WONDER PARK and the Co-Executive Producer for CURIOUS GEORGE with NBC/ Universal. She’s written and developed for Disney, Comedy Central, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix.
Jeff Melvoin
This Emmy-winning writer-producer-showrunner (Northern Exposure, Killing Eve, Army Wives) will speak on “Television Showrunning: History, Disruption, Convergence” covering how showrunning developed as an American phenomenon, what it takes to become an effective showrunner, how the industry—and position—has changed in the last twenty years, how the American model compares to other television production models around the world, and how the two “sides” are converging in many cases in today’s bewildering landscape of tectonic shifts.”
Foundation of Screenwriting Research: Inaugural Lecture
Tom Stempel
Writer, historian and professor emeritus Tom Stempel (Framework: A History of Screenwriting in the American Film, Storytellers to the Nation: A History of American Television Writing, Screenwriter the Life and Times of Nunnally Johnsonn) will deliver a lecture on the art of researching the art of screenwriting.
Costume Museum Exhibition
The Fashion Program and the Costume Museum and Research Gallery are curating a Costume Exhibition highlighting the way Costume Designers work with a script to create clothing that helps actresses embody their characters, embodying the female gaze. A Star is Born: How Fashion Supported Screen Writers in Creating Iconic Female Characters show cases films from the 1930s through 2021. The exhibition will celebrate women in fashion and the arts as they influenced women worldwide to follow their “Hollywood” style. Some of the films show connections to Stephens College, to Columbia, and Missouri.
Live podcast recording of the The Screenwriting Life
LeFauve and McKenna are the co-hosts of the popular podcast The Screenwriting Life and they will record a life episode from the campus of Stephens College as part of the conference events.
Inside Out screening at Ragtag
On Saturday 23, 2023 at 7pm Ragtag will show the Pixar hit Inside Out and screenwriter Meg LeFauve will be on hand for a Q&A with the filmmaker. Separate tickets required – For more information Check https://ragtagcinema.org/
Panels and Presentations
The 3 day conference will bring an international collection of film professors and practitioners from Finland, France, New Zealand, Brazil, Italy, the UK and Germany (to name a few) to Columbia. They’ll make over 65 presentations on female screenwriters and films from all those countries PLUS a table read of scripts in progress performed by students of the Stephens Conservatory, the Keynote speeches, and Costume Exhibition.
Library Exhibit
The Stephens College Library is creating a Celebration of Stephens Alumni in the Entertainment World alongside another exhibit showcasing a visit made to the campus by archivist Margaret Herrick, whose name graces the Herrick Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles.
Visual Art, Media Art, and Arts Integration Educators!
MAEA's Fall Conference Registration is Now Open!
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Visual Art, Media Art, and Arts Integration Educators!
MAEA's Fall Conference Registration is Now Open!
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Attention Visual Art, Media Art, and Arts Integration Educators! Missouri Art Education Association's Fall Conference registration is now open. "HollyWOOD Showcase: Focusing on Student Success" will be held September 29-30, 2023 at Camp Bob White in Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster, MO. This professional development opportunity includes numerous hands-on workshops, presentations on best practices, curriculum and assessment related handouts, discussions and networking. Still accepting conference presenter proposals now through September 5. For more information https://www.maea.net/programs-and-events/fall-conference
The Adopt-A-Musician Program is an income-based scholarship program that assists under-served youth and their parents with the costs associated with instrument rental, instrument purchase, or private instruction. The goal is to remove financial roadblocks.
Bayer Fund Artists-in-Training Program
The Bayer Fund Artists-in-Training Program (AIT) for grade 9-12, is a nationally acclaimed program that identifies, coaches, and encourages promising young high school singers both on and offstage. 2023-2024 AIT Auditions Thursday, Sept. 21, 3 – 5 p.m and Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 – 4 p.m. at Sally S. Levy Opera Center. Learn more here.
Opera on the Go! featuring Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha
Bring live opera to your classroom! Introduce your students to the fantastic world of opera featuring a 30-minute semi-staged performance of Scott Joplin’s stylish opera Treemonisha including the iconic “A Real Slow Drag” accompanied by piano. Designed for grades 3-12, each program includes three mini workshops: Music & Drama, Character & Movement, and Stage Makeup. The program is recommended for groups of 100 students or fewer for the workshops and as many as desired for the opera performance. Learn more here.
Arts Intensives
Opera Theatre St. Louis will pair your classroom with a dynamic teaching artist in an 8-10 week residency to guide your students in creating an original musical work: from story to music to stage! Students will take on the roles of lyricists, composers, set and costume designers, performers, and more! This program can be combined with core content areas such as science, communication arts, history, English, math, etc. to create a multidisciplinary experience heightening students’ depth of learning! Ideal for grades 3 –12. Learn more here.
Trailblazers in Opera
Opera Theatre St. Louis’s interactive lesson series spotlights groundbreaking past and present Black opera singers and composers who blazed the trail both in opera and in American history. Each curriculum highlights the life and contributions of an individual singer or composer with lessons and activities keyed to state and national standards, supplementary video content, and the opportunity to host a visit in your classroom with a contemporary opera professional. The program is designed for middle and high school age students but can also be adapted for younger audiences. Learn more here.
MASA Aspiring Superintendent Cohort
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MASA Aspiring Superintendent Cohort
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Quality leadership is essential for school districts to succeed. One of MASA’s objectives is to seek out educational leaders who have the qualities needed to guide school districts to greater levels of success.
The Aspiring Superintendent cohort is designed to provide a wide variety of in-depth learning opportunities to help prepare leaders to become viable candidates for the superintendent role or other central office administrative positions.
Missouri Arts Education Organizations
Sponsor Professional Learning Conferences
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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 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 Sept 28-29 2023
Missouri Thespians - Jan 5 - 7 2024 (Kansas City, 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
Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) - June 16-19, 2024
Missouri Dance Organization (MDO) - Spring Conference - June 28-30, 2024
hosted by the Mareck Center for Dance, Columbia, MOMissouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA) - Summer Conference July 16-19, 2024
Missouri Arts Council Updates
Missouri Arts Council Updates
2024 Missouri Arts Awards Nominations Now Open
Now more than ever, we need arts heroes. We need arts teachers who inspire a child for a lifetime; the communities where the arts make it a great place to live, work and create; leaders who make the arts happen; artists and arts organizations whose creativity makes us glad to be alive; and the philanthropists whose generosity makes it possible.
You may be one yourself.
Help us recognize Missourians who have made profound and lasting contributions to the cultural and artistic climate of the state. Nominate yourself or your organization here.
Deadline: Noon, Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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 July and August featured artists listed below:
Applications are always open for artists living in Missouri. Artists are paid a stipend in cooperation with Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Job Postings
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Rockwood School District
Art | Music | Drama
Elementary Art Teachers (3)
Arts Integration Specialist
Kansas City Ballet
2023-2024 Term
Seeking part-time Dance Teaching Artists for the 2023-2024 school year for Kansas City Ballet’s nationally recognized, Reach Out and Dance (R.O.A.D.) Program
Opera Theatre St. Louis - Teaching Artist Coordinator
Opera Theatre is hiring a full-time Teaching Artist Coordinator. This critical member of Opera Theatre’s annual staff is responsible for performing coordinating select programs that support the Education Department’s year-round K-12 activities. The position will work closely with arts and non-arts teachers in school settings while working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, artists, and students of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Teacher Advisory Board
2023-2024 Term
Apply to be a part of the advisory group that weighs in on our K-12 programming, informs museum decision-making, and shares Nelson-Atkins news with their school community! Applications for this paid role are open until August 25, 2023.
What If Puppets has an opening for Executive Director. Details can be found here.
St. Louis Children's Choirs has openings for Ensemble Director, Ensemble Assistant, Choir Manager, and Collaborative Pianist. Details can be found here.
Craft Alliance is a non-profit art center in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to exhibiting contemporary craft and teaching craft techniques. Job opportunities can be found here.
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.
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News and Resources from our Allies
News and Resources from our Allies
Welcome Dr. Kendra Franks
New Arts Education Director at Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Hello! My name is Kendra Franks, and I am the new Director of Fine Arts with DESE. I am stepping into Roger Kelley’s role and have just gotten started. I love the arts and believe that they are essential, not just beneficial, for students and communities.
My skills and training are in piano, voice, and education with years of experience in teaching music at public and private schools; small colleges and large universities; as well as collaborative piano and private studio. I have been a high school choir director for a large urban school and a K – 12 all music, band, and choir teacher for a rural school. I have taught undergraduate and graduate music education students in methods courses and general elementary teachers in music integration in general classes. My experiences give me understanding for the diverse situations our Missouri arts teachers find themselves in.
My background and degrees are in music education. I love exploring the craft of teaching and mentoring others in improvement. My dissertation examined the role of curiosity in learning and creativity in music education. I am hoping to encourage teachers around the state to consider how to cultivate curiosity which is the fuel for creativity.
My heart has always been student learning and helping those who may not be successful in a traditional style classroom. The arts can be the tool for improved student learning and engagement and can inspire creative problem-solvers for the future. I look forward to meeting you and discovering your heart’s desire for the arts in Missouri. I appreciate your support and engagement as we move forward to help the “fine arts flourish” and spotlight where students and schools are already “shining” in the arts throughout Missouri.
ARTSForever,
Kendra Franks, Ph.D.
Director of Fine Arts, Office of College and Career Readiness
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Kendra.franks@dese.mo.gov
DESE Provides State Funding for Educator Certification Tests
Until the end of September, incoming and current teachers can register to take up to three certification test for free, with DESE picking up the tab. The goal is to help get more educators in the classroom in a state that is suffering a teacher shortage crisis. Fee waiver will only apply to registrations that occur between June 6 and September 30, 2023. Learn more here.
You are invited to participate in our 2023 Gala, The Sewing Labs’ major fundraising event, to showcase women who have made a life (or a living) through creative endeavors. This event will raise mission-critical funds for The Sewing Labs and is vital to the continued success of our organization. Funds raised go toward supporting The Sewing Labs students in our programming.
Creative Reaction Lab now accepting applications for the Seeds of Power Fellowship program
The Seeds of Power Fellowship Program (SOP) is an 8-month commitment that trains youth to grow a skill set and expand knowledge and experience in facilitation of Equity-Centered Community Design, or content development in order to assess issues of systemic inequity to identify and co-create concrete opportunities for change.
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Creative Reaction Lab (CRXLAB) is now accepting applications for the Seeds of Power Fellowship program. The Seeds of Power Fellowship Program (SOP) is an 8-month commitment that trains youth to grow a skill set and expand knowledge and experience in facilitation of Equity-Centered Community Design™️, or content development in order to assess issues of systemic inequity to identify and co-create concrete opportunities for change.
Selected Fellows will also develop other areas such as growing their cultural and racially historical competency, systems-thinking to understand structures of power and inequity, and using their skillset to translate work to action.
Fellows must identify as Black and/or Latino/a/x/e and be ages 12-26 years old. Fellows can live anywhere in the United States.
The opportunity Includes:
Paid $25/hour for contract work
Adobe Creative Suite access (selected participants only)
Mental Health Support
Technology Stipend
Invitation to join Creative Reaction Lab’s youth network for further personal and professional development opportunities
SOP Fellow applications are open until September 15, 2023.
For more information or questions about this opportunity, email Irina at irina@crxlab.org
MO Students Become Ambassadors of Music in Europe
MO Students Become Ambassadors of Music in Europe
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Missouri Students became international ambassadors as they participated in the Ambassadors of Music program which allowed students to spend 15 days performing in a variety of venues across Europe. Students who achieved district level honor ensemble recognition and those nominated by teachers were invited to participate. A group of nearly 100, included 70 students, staff and adults represented Missouri on the trip, which was preceded by a four-day intensive camp rehearsal experience. St. Louis NBC affiliate - Channel 5 - featured the Ambassadors View story here.
Learning experiences for your students using the resources of the community
Children learn best when they’re exploring the world around them, and there is an abundance of knowledge and wonder to be found in our own backyards. At Explorable Places, it’s easy to research, discover, and book the perfect trip. Explorable Places empowers everyone in the world of education – parents and caretakers, teachers, and camp counselors, as well as cultural partners like museums, parks, nature centers, and more – to create unforgettable field trips.
Learn more here!
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Tap to view list of Statewide Arts Ed Orgs
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)
District Leader Academy in Character Education
Applications Now Open - Tap to learn more
District Leader Academy in Character Education
Applications Now Open - Tap to learn more
dLACE is a comprehensive cohort training program, funded by the state of Missouri and run by CharacterPlus in partnership with DESE. The goal of the dLACE program is to train district leaders in the foundations and components of a successful program that builds positive school climate and promotes character education.
Those accepted into the program will receive six free training session, a library of resources, a free online training platform for your school, three years of free climate surveys, planning tools, and $1200 to apply toward making your climate/character plan a reality. dLACE will also cover mileage and lodging for those having to travel to the training site.
There are a few remaining slots open in the St. Louis area and a second cohort at a new Kansas City area location.
Please see the below flyer or visit their website [ https://www.characterplus.org/dlace ] for additional information or to register.
Application can be found at the bottom of the dLACE informational page.
Metro Theatre Company's 2023-2024 Season
Field Trip & Touring Opportunities
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Metro Theatre Company's 2023-2024 Season
Field Trip & Touring Opportunities
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Metro Theater Company is St. Louis’ oldest professional theater company creating theatrical works aimed specifically at young people and their families. Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, we create theater that challenges and inspires, foster inclusive community, and nurture meaningful learning through the arts. For more information, visit www.metroplays.org.
Maddi’s Fridge
By Anne Negri
Adapted from the book by Lois Brandt
Sofia and Maddi are best friends. They love rock climbing. They would never break a promise. But when Sofia discovers her friend’s fridge is empty, she is faced with a difficult choice - to keep her friend’s secret or to tell her mom about Maddi’s fridge.
Touring in schools September 11 – October 18
Available anytime during regular school hours
$750/performance OR $1200 for two performances in the same day
Best enjoyed by grades K-5
Eddie & Vinnie
By Jenny Millinger
Eddie sees the world a bit differently. It’s just how he’s wired. And his friend Vinnie the gecko gets him, even if his classmates and teachers sometimes don’t. When a final class project about MC Escher teams Eddie up with the overly helpful new girl, they both begin to learn that there’s more than one “right way” to see the world.
Live at the Grandel Theatre in St. Louis October 18 – November 3
$10/student; $5/teacher
Best enjoyed by grades 4-8
A Year with Frog & Toad
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Books and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Music by Robert Reale
A three-time Tony nominated musical! Just because Frog and Toad are as different as night and day doesn’t mean they can’t be best friends. Over the course of a year, their adventures remind us that it’s those differences that make a friendship stronger – and life more fun!
Live at the Grandel Theatre in St. Louis February 5 – March 1
$10/student; $5/teacher
Best enjoyed by grades PK-3
For more information, visit www.metroplays.org.
Nominations Open for the Life Changer of the Year Award
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Nominations Open for the Life Changer of the Year Award
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Life Changer of the Year is an annual program sponsored by the National Life Group that recognizes and rewards K-12 educators and school employees across the country who are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership. Click here for the nomination form. To learn more about the award, visit the Life Changer website.
MAEA Spring Conference Slated &
AV Assistance Needed for Conference
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Save the date for the MAEA Spring Conference March 14-16, 2024 at the Marriott Country Club Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, MO for more information visit, https://www.maea.net/programs-and-events/spring-conference
MAEA is in need of AV (2 projectors, screens, sound system for main keynote events, and 4projectors/screens in breakout rooms) for their Spring Conference in Kansas City, March 14-16, 2024. The companies near the hotel are submitting bids over $15,000. If you know of a company or person who can help assist with MAEA's technology needs for their conference, please contact Kim Powell, MAEA President at president@maea.net.
MAEA Raffle - Win a Drying Rack!
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MAEA Raffle - Win a Drying Rack!
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All benefits of this raffle go directly toward Missouri Art Education Association's keynote speaker fund and conference expenses. Please support the betterment of teacher PD by purchasing tickets to this online raffle. We will continue the raffle until our monetary goals are met or April 1, 2024. Anyone may purchase tickets for the raffle. But shipments will only be made within the continental United States of America. Shipment will be covered by Blick Art Materials and made within 30 days of the official drawing.
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Saint Louis Story Stitchers has released 3 Steps Back!!
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The song, created in Story Stitchers collaborative studio with youth leaders with music by BlueBeatz and featuring vocals by KP Dennis and Bobby Norfolk, is aimed at teaching children to react safely and take 3 steps back and tell an adult if they come upon a firearm. 3 Steps Back also encourages adults to use safe firearm storage including unload, lock and secure firearms.
Let's reduce unintentional shootings and teen suicide! Help spread the word!
Teach kids to take 3 steps back and tell an adult if they find a gun!
Encourage adults to unload, lock and secure their firearms to keep their loved ones SAFE!!
Learn the dance, add your own improvs, post and tag us!
Hashtags:
#OVPKickback #STLSAFE #3STEPSBACK #STORYSTITCHERS
In 2022, 120 children were shot in unintentional shootings in St. Louis and 26 of those died. Across the U.S, In 2022, 4,476 were injured and 1,672 children under 17 were killed by gun violence, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit organization.
As the headline act, Story Stitchers SAFE! Team performs their “3StepsBack” dance routine to demonstrate an easy strategy for zero contact with firearms. The youth are advocates for staying SAFE! from shooting incidents and accidental gun deaths and star in a series of PSA’s while teaching their #3StepsBack dance to audiences and hosting beat battles.
Filmed on location at the OVP Kickback in O'Fallon Park and at KSDK Show Me St. Louis in July 2023.
“Gun violence is a health crisis that consumes our youth,” says Story Stitchers Youth Artistic Coordinator Branden Lewis. “Our focus on healthy expression helps youth work through their pain and loss. We develop original music and dance to share safety tips that can save lives. We encourage teens 16-25 years old to reach out to storystitchers.org and join in.”
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