Missouri Alliance for Arts Education
News Update
February, 2021
Virtual Fine Arts Education Day
March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021
This annual event sponsored by MAAE helps bring student voices and student performances to Missouri's capitol informing legislators of the value of arts education.
Due to the ongoing COVID Pandemic and limitations at the state capitol Fine Arts Education Day will be VIRTUAL this year. MAAE will have a presence in the Capitol Rotunda throughout the day, which will include presentation of recorded performances from across the state.
SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS of the following:
Individual student or small ensemble less than 5 minutes in length
Large ensemble performing groups 5 to 10 minutes in length
Display (formerly static displays) lighting designs, costume design, set design, etc. 5 min. max
Teacher/Learning Activities during COVID (video or still photo) 3 min. max
Google Form for Submission of Videos: https://forms.gle/auM49CS3iM3C738G7
DEADLINE FOR FORM and VIDEO SUBMISSION
has been extended to March 1, 2021.
EMAIL VIDEOS TO: jsandquist@moaae.org
This 2:25 video shows you how to access the form from the MAAE home page, and how we plan to publish your videos.
IN THIS ISSUE
SHOW-ME Arts
Choose 1 training session
And plan to join us for the culminating event on 3/23/21 - 7-8:15pm REGISTER 3/23 HERE
SMarts Student Advocacy Training
Building local support for your program can begin with involving your own students! MAAE's SMarts trains the next generation of arts advocates with information, insights and role-playing activities for students. In an evening of fun and learning, we'll help sharpen communication skills and prepare them to confidently meet with their legislators and other elected officials. Amplify student voice and help gain legislative support for the arts and arts education. Teacher/sponsors can view an orientation video here (23;00).
Training Dates:
February 16, 2021 - 7-8:15pm Register 2/16
March 11, 2021 - 7-8:15pm Register 3/11
Culminating Celebration ssession - March 23, 2021.
REGISTER 3/23 HERE >learn more here
MAAE Contests
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 selected students will receive paid registration and air travel/hotel expenses to attend the National Arts Advocacy Summit. 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 in important to our country.” DEADLINE for submission - March 15, >Learn more here.
#BecauseOfArtsEd Video Contest
Share Your stories of inspiration about the arts in the #Becauseofartsed video contest. Open to adults and students, let your video tell your story of the positive impact of the arts. Help MAAE gather powerful messages which tell of the crucial role the arts plays in bringing you closer to your community, the positive effects on your health and well-being or the positive economic impact of arts and arts education.
How have the arts shaped your life?
How have the arts given you tools to succeed?
DEADLINE for submission - February 15, 2021 >Learn more here.
Visual Art Teachers: submit student artwork for
MAEA Youth Art Month
For 2021 the displays will not be placed in the Missouri State Capitol Building, but a virtual display and awards ceremony is being planned. This initiative not only recognizes excellence in visual arts for the students but also helps our state's elected officials realize the value of arts education. >learn more
ACTION ITEM #2
Ask your local school board to sign this RESOLUTION.
download and customize with your district's name, logo. and course offeringsCompleting the online form after the resolution is signed helps us keep count.ACTION ITEM #3
Share your stories!
Help us learn how and why the Arts ARE Education and Essential for your students learning and their well-being. #MOartsAREeducation and @MOartsed
(examples courtesy of Kathy Hann, FoxC6: example #1 - example #2 )
Quick and Easy Local Arts Advocacy
TAKE THE "Arts ARE Education" PLEDGE
After a year like no other in education, school districts and state legislatures across the nation are preparing for the 2021-2022 school year facing budget shortfalls, learning loss, and a continued need for classroom Personal Protective Equipment to ensure the safety of students and teachers. Scarce financial resources can put arts education programs at risk. The time to act is now!
#1 Sign the pledge, for yourself, or on behalf of an organization.
#2 Ask your local leaders to sign the resolution.
Help us count those districts who have signed the resolution.
- #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
Nominations for MAAE Awards
Deadline extended to 2/10/21
It's not too late! Nominate someone today!
We know you've been busy and there are many outstanding teachers, administrators, community members and districts and others whom you would like to have us consider for recognition. Please make your nomination here.
Deadline for nominations extended to 2/10/21.
Learn more about each award on our website.
- 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)
Missouri Arts Regional Champions Network
Cooperating organizations include MAAE, MAEA, MMEA, Missouri Citizens for the Arts, MO Thespians. We welcome other partners in this effort. Questions? email director@moaae.org.
Adopt-a-Legislator
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.
Our partners at MCA have added a very helpful tool in communicating the impact of the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) as an attachment within Signup Genius. In the "related file" section you can find all MAC grants statewide, sorted by each legislator. Please use it to share info about the specific MAC grants in your adopted legislator's district. It is especially compelling for elected officials to see that MAC grants are helping the communities they represent by helping local arts organizations.
MCA - Missouri Citizens for the Arts
Missouri Arts Advocacy Week, 2/1/21-2/5/21. Learn more at https://mo4arts.org/.
Like/Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @mo4arts
MAAE Legislative Advocacy at Work
MAAE is carefully watching several bills being considered in Missouri's house and senate which may have an impact on arts programs across the state, and on education in general. MAAE has convened a legislative watch committee which includes Chair, Jeff Sandquist, Vice-Chair, Tom Tobias and Former chair, Dr. Robert Gifford. They are working to prepare position statements and testimony to inform legislators as needed. Sandquist testified before the Senate Education Committee on 1/19/21 about the impact of Senate Bill 55. The team also helped prepare the recent call-to-action related to SCS/SBs 55, 25 & 23. To learn more about the bills being watched and MAAE's response click here.
Congrats to our Survey Winners
MAAE conducted a survey in December 2020 -January 2021 to learn more about the unique situations being faced by Missouri's arts educators. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED! Your responses help us gather information to continue to advocate for the arts and Missouri teachers. Access survey report here.
The $50 gift card winners are: Jeanette Calipetro, an elementary music educator from Hickman Mills School District and Kim Harrison a middle school theatre teacher in the Francis Howell School District. Congratulations!
- Register 2/9/21 4:30pm - OTSL
- Register 3/9/21 11:30am - TBD
Welcome to your statewide PLN!
FAME Leadership Group
Open to all arts educators, the FAME Leadership Group is designed to support arts educators who take on leadership roles in their setting. A professional learning network to discuss relevant education topics chosen by participants.
JOIN US! Network with others, learn and meet members of our non-profit arts ed community.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Plan to join us for 2/9/21 at 4:30pm featuring Opera Theatre of St. Louis. REGISTER 2/9/21 - - 4:30pm
Questions, email director@moaae.org
Visit MAEA site for more details. - or contact coordinator Vicki Bean, senate.exhibit@maea.net.
Here's the link to submit your student's work: https://www.maea.net/programs-and-events/art-shows/senate-exhibit
Senate Art Hall Exhibit Contest - submissions needed!
You may know that we celebrate excellence in student work exhibited in the hallway outside the Senate chambers. We need your help to have artist representation for all Senate Districts! Several Senate districts have had limited submissions. We need you to submit examples of student work ASAP.
Though co-sponsored by MAEA, you need not be a member. We also welcome both 2-D and video submissions from any teacher from any arts discipline. We especially wish to receive submissions from the St. Charles, City of St. Louis, and far North St. Louis County Senate districts listed below:
SD02 (Senator Bob Onder)
SD04 (Senator Karla May)
SD05 (Senator Steven Roberts)
SD14 (Senator Brian Williams)
SD23 (Senator Bill Eigel)
The Senators will pick one image for their frame outside the Senate hallway. All submissions will be included in a virtual gallery. One entry is selected for each Senate district. (37 pieces of art statewide.) Student work is submitted by the teacher, and submitted to each senator for the final selection process.
Educator Wellness Workshop - 2/16/21 - 4:30pm-5:45pm
Reset, Recharge and Rejuvenate with Art: Three Rs of Educator Wellness
Educators, you’re invited to take part in a restful “time out” from the hustle and bustle of the school week sponsored by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. During this FREE virtual event via ZOOM, we’ll contemplate works of art and respond through approachable drawing and movement activities. We welcome all educators to join us for this reflective experience integrating visual, mental, and kinesthetic awareness.
>more information and registration link can be found here.
MDO Open Statewide Meeting and June Annual Conference
Mark your calendars and save the date: MDO is hosting an open statewide Meeting on Sunday March 7, 2021 - 2:00-3:00pm. Reserve the dates for our Statewide Conference June 26-27, 2021. Plan to attend. www.missouridance.org
Interface 2021 Conference
Interface 2021- Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
For over thirty years the Interface Conference has been a place where educators collaborate to improve mathematics and science instruction for the children of Missouri. Register for Interface 2021 today.
Keynote: Page Keeley – All Student’s Ideas Matter
K-6 Sessions: $100
6-12 Sessions: $100
K-12 Sessions: $150
Pre-Service Educators: ½ off
Keynote only attendance: $50
View conference schedule here. Can’t attend the sessions live? No worries! Registration ensures you have access to session recordings for up to 60 days post conference.
Saint Louis Story Stitchers
HELP WANTED! Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective seeks a certified K-12 educator to research and write professional K-12 curriculum packets for specific Story Stitchers original arts programs.
Work for Hire as an Independent Contractor. Copyright transferred to the nonprofit. $300 per project. Please contact Susan Colangelo at susanc@storystitchers.org with your resume, a reference, and an example of your work to apply.
Vimeo video of "Good for Your Health" a St. Louis Story Stitchers project.
Missouri Writing Projects Network Summer Institutes
The Missouri Writing Projects Summer Institutes are collaborative three-week workshops in which participants reflect on their teaching practice, access new teaching strategies, and explore current research. Participants engage in writing activities that encourage understanding of current social issues and invite teachers to recognize their role as leaders effecting change. An opportunity for professional development, graduate credit and cross-curricular work. Educators of all subjects are welcome. Participants often enter as learners, and leave as leaders. Some courses are online, and some plan to offer blended instruction.
Summer Institutes will be held at four Missouri Writing Projects sites:
Gateway WP in St. Louis: July 6-30, Tuesday-Friday, 9am - Noon.
• Six hours graduate credit: ENGL 6880 or TCH ED 6880
• Tuition & fees: UMSL summer rate (online fees waived). >More Info:
Greater KC WP: Online June 14 - July 8, Mon-Fri, 9am - 11am. Tuition support available. >More info:
Columbia Missouri WP: Online - June 14 - July 12, (asynchronous June-mid July, with synchronous components on 6/15 and July 6-10.) >More info:
St. Joseph Prairielands WP: Online June 28-July 23, 9am - Noon, Only 16 slots available. Tuition support available. >More Info:
KS/MO Professional Development
The KS/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education sponsors FREE monthly virtual PD offerings.
TUES, MAR. 9, 2021 • 4:00-6:00 or THURS, MAR. 11, 2021 • 4:00-6:00
Dance and Movement Strategies for Virtual Learning. with Harlan Brownlee
FOR TEACHERS OF GRADES K-3
This participatory workshop introduces and illustrates dance and movement strategies that you can immediately take back to your virtual classroom. Learn basic creative movement structures that will engage your students and form a foundation for effective dance integration. Please come prepared to move.
Share your plans for the Bicentennial! Missouri 200 years of statehood 1821-2021
With Missouri's approaching milestone of 200 years of statehood on August 10, 2021 it's a perfect time to explore the richness of Missouri history discovering Missouri's artists, playwrights, musicians, actors, dancers, choreographers and more! Use this short survey to share what you're planning to educate and inspire others. Questions? Contact director@moaae.org.
Metro Theater - Jacked!
Now - March 31, 2021 - Streaming online at metroplays.org/jacked
Metro Theater Company, St. Louis’s premiere professional theater for youth and families, continues its refreshed 2020-21 season with the virtual production of Jacked! by Idris Goodwin. Initially planned as an in-person touring production, Jacked! is an imaginative, fully virtual experience that combines abstract visuals, hand-drawn animation, spoken word poetry, and behind-the-scenes studio footage with a fresh, original hip-hop score. Created and developed for children ages 5-11, Jacked! is an allegory that uses the familiar story of Jack and the Beanstalk as a launching point to explore the impact of substance abuse for very young audiences. Details about pricing and virtual field trips can be found on our resource page, with direct links to Metro Theatre.
Jazz STL weekly virtual workshops
Jazz St. Louis, in lieu of having artists visit St. Louis as part of their artist residency program, is presenting weekly virtual workshops with artists from around the country, including Sherman Irby, Tatum Greenblatt, Helen Sung, Jerome Jennings, Erica von Kleist, and Riley Mulherkar. To see their schedule of events and sign up to participate, click here: https://jazzstl.org/education/artist-residencies/
Inside the Musicians Studio Workshop - an SLSO Free Flipped Classroom Event (For Middle & High School Students)
These 45-minute live virtual classes are designed to facilitate flipped classroom opportunities for middle and high school students involved in school instrumental or vocal music programs. A companion activity guide is offered. Teachers are required to register for their students here.
Beyond Playing Through: A Million Ways to Practice
Thursday, February 11, 4:30pm with Violinist Joo Kim - register here.
Music Educators: Join us for
Introduction to Body Mapping
Join us on Tuesday, February 23 from 4:30-5:30pm for a free professional development workshop titled “Moving our Bodies Well for Health and Beautiful Music: An Introduction to Body Mapping”. Timothy Myers, Principal Trombonist of the SLSO and a Licensed Body Mapping Educator, will lead this 45-minute workshop for music educators to explore why having accurate and adequate information about the structure and function of our bodies is necessary for musical artists.
This workshop will be held on Zoom, and is being offered at no cost to music educators. Participation qualifies for one PD hour. Advance registration is required—space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here.
SoundLab - Give Your Students A Voice (For Elementary & Middle School Students – On Demand -Available now)
SLSO SoundLab is a free virtual concert experience, with four short video modules. Learn more in the SLSO section of our arts resource page.
Textile art tells story of Ancestors
"Our Ancestors unFINISHED stories in america on the LINE..."
Currently on display at the Bunker Center in Kansas City, view the textile artwork of E. Lewis at http://www.bunkercenter.com. "I'm a Storyteller,Textile Artisan, and Certified International Tour Manager. I'm excited and overjoyed [to have my work on display]. I have been told NO so many times, I started to believe in NO. One day I decided to take a Leap of FAITH and it all worked out in my favor," said Lewis. E's creations are rich in symbology, beautifully striking, and the accompanying youtube video gives insight into her motivation to create each piece and a window into her creative process.
Contact E. Lewis on Facebook "E Lewis Lewis" and Instagram @artbyelewis jazzykproductionsllc@gmail.com.
Pioneer in Education Award
There are amazing arts educators worthy of this prestigious award from the Missouri State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Nominations received by Feb. 28 will be considered for recognition in 2021. Each year since 1974, selected individuals were named and honored as Pioneers in Education, in recognition of their distinguished careers and contributions to public education. Individuals named to this group include outstanding school teachers, administrators, local board members, college and university deans and presidents, former legislators and governors. For more information and to access the nomination form, click here.
National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
Open to Missouri 5th Graders - deadline 2/5/21
To call attention to the issue of missing children, Missouri fifth graders are invited to participate in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The contest is offered annually by the U.S. Department of Justice. The national winner and his/her parents and teacher will be invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 38th Annual National Missing Children’s Day Ceremony on May 19, 2021. Transportation and lodging will be provided.
Posters, the completed application and signed consent and release form must be submitted to the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Attn: Connie Berhorst, P.O. Box 749, Jefferson City, MO 65102, by Feb. 5, 2021. Contact Rhonda Wilson with any questions at (573) 526-1464.
To view contest rules and more, download the application kit here.
To view previous artwork from the contest, click here.
The Missouri winner will be notified by Feb. 21.
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 • • •
Items below contain updated information about ongoing work of MAAE.
Read on to stay informed!
Register at the links provided. ALL are welcome.
COMING SOON!
March 22, 2021
Gennie Pfannenstiel - Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary - Columbia Public Schools
MAIN EVENTS
Monthly sessions of this professional learning community continue. Join us February 22, 2021 when Lebanon High School teachers Stephanie Hasty (ELA) and Elizabeth Barker (visual arts) share about the arts integration work within their "Globally Strong Cultural Fair 2021" - Learn about the the PROCESS in developing their plan, with a follow up in April after the event. ** REGISTER 2/22 HERE
Help us pass the word to arts integration practitioners in arts and non-arts fields. Invite them to attend!
KUDOS - The January MAIN EVENT welcomed Carrie Pace from Ferguson Florissant School District who shared "Art with Heart" project.
DID YOU KNOW? We now have available video excerpts from previous presenters available. Find our our web archive on the M.A.I.N. page on the moaae.org website.>More info here
Data Driven Design
Two partner teams and counting...
MAAE is 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!
"Listening Session" Report Published
MAAE's RIDE Committee conducted research and listening sessions in the late summer/fall of 2020 exploring the phenomenon that few people of color participate in professional development opportunities, and few students of color participate in honors ensembles. After preliminary sharing the reportwith Missouri's leaders of the arts organization. a series of followup sessions were planned. The first of these Feb. 9 >Read the report here.
We welcome partnerships. Consider becoming a part of this important work. Email director@moaae.org.
Early Learning in the Arts
MAAE has been seeking the wisdom of arts educators, early childhood educators, parents, early childhood arts specialists, teaching artists and others interested as we exploring current issues surrounding arts education experiences for Missouri's youngest learners. We gratefully acknowledge those who've contributed thus far in examining these complex issues. Your voice is welcome!
TO REGISTER for the February session on 2/11 choose the links for either noon or 7pm. FEB: 2/11 @ noon - or - 7-8pm
Invite colleagues and co-workers. Please help spread the word!
DESE's Behind the Scenes
>Contact BehindTheScenes@dese.mo.gov to learn more.
Spotlight - MAAE Board - Tom Tobias
Tom Tobias, a graduate of Lindbergh High School, Tom received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southwest Missouri State University (Missouri State University). Master of Fine Arts Degree and teaching certification from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. With 33 years as a K-12 art teacher and experience as an adjunct instructor for Meramec Community College and Washington University. Tom became Arts Education Director for DESE. Retired from DESE since June, 2019 Tom is now MAAE Vice Chair.
New Teacher Mentor Help
MAAE wants Missouri's arts teachers to succeed. We will happily help connect teachers within 24 months of their initial teaching contract with an experienced mentor to help ensure that success. 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.
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 POST-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.
All donations are tax-deductible.
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.
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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