MAAE News Updates
IN THIS ISSUE
June/July 2023
Happy Summer!
Congratulations on the completion of another school year! We know that being an arts educator comes with distinctive joys and challenges. The month of May brought us another opportunity to continue our efforts to provide support and to express our sincere appreciation for all you do to help your students reach their potential.
We will soon be welcoming new staff to the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education team. We are finalizing the selection process and will introduce our new team members to our community soon. With the support of the MAAE Board of Directors and Executive Committee, we'll be able to improve and expand the support we can provide for arts education within our state.
We are also celebrating the fruits of our successful advocacy efforts in 2022 alongside our partners from Missouri Citizens for the Arts which helped provide full funding support for the 2023 Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which begins in early June of 2023. We also await Governor Parson's signature to finalize the budget approved by the Missouri House and Senate for next year - which currently continues full funding for the academy in 2024. Other advocacy work includes the development of the MAAE 2025 Advocacy Agenda and MAAE's National Student Arts Advocacy Contest Winners from 2022 Peyton Lairmore (Owensville) and 2023 Kylie Brunkhorst (Rolla) will travel to Washington, D.C. in July, 2023 to engage in arts advocacy work at the federal level.
This summer season also brings opportunities for professional learning. We'd like to highlight the TAB-stl Workshop sponsored by MAAE which explores the "Teaching Artistic Behaviors" pedagogy on June 8-9, as well as KS/MO Partnership in Education Summer Symposium for Arts Integration, and the Springfield Regional Arts Council Arts Integration Conference. Professional learning opportunities from the Missouri Bandmasters Association, the Missouri Dance Organization and the Missouri Choral Directors Association are in the final planning stages. Although MAAE's MAIN events and FAME network groups are on hiatus until August, we are thrilled to announce our collaboration with MCDA to bring our I.D.E.A. network to an in-person and virtual audience on July 20. Register and plan to join us as we learn more with the presentation "Voices Lifted - Two Centuries of Black Composers of Opera" featuring the research Diane McCullough. These incredible learning experiences help equip Missouri teachers to meet the needs of their students.
We are excited to welcome new staff to MAAE who will begin training for their new positions which commence on July 1, 2023.
Arts Across the Curriculum Program Specialist (2) Cynthia Williams Phelps
Communications Manager - Sarah Serio
Contest Coordinator - Regina Brown Vaughn
Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator - Alison Robinson
Legislative Policy Coordinator - Melissa Cooper
Make Music Day St. Louis Coordinator - Marschnee Strong
RIDE Projects Coordinator - Christine Jarquio Nichols
SHOW-ME Arts Summit Coordinator - Sarah Mathews
We also offer our sincere thanks to Andrea Branstetter, Rachael Wenzel and Jeff Sandquist as they leave these roles to serve the Alliance in other ways.Finally, as you approach the coming summer, you are encouraged to take some time to engage in some reflection, relaxation, rest and rejuvenation. Take a little time to count the moments of blessing you received this year as you served your students. Also please feel free to share with us ways that the Alliance can provide support to help you be successful.
Phyllis Pasley
MAAE Work
Nominations now open for MAAE Awards 2024!
Deadline for nominations January 31, 2024
Nominating supporters and advocates for the arts to be honored at our state capical each year has lasting impact on our comunitys. MAAE belives that noninating changemakers 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 changemakers 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.
Jazz Storytelling with Christie Jones
Register for 8.28 Session Here
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 the Jazz Storytelling and creative writing program used to help students tell their own contemporary stories while honoring the African American oral tradition.
Become an Ally! FREE! We are stronger together!
View our current list of Allies here, and consider joining the Alliance today!
There are no fees to become an ally!
Want to learn more about the benefits at each level of allyship within the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, and the process for becoming an ally?
Click here!
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 is nearing completion and will be printed in early June. Visit the DEI and Delicious Dishes website to view the finished cookbook and collection of student art.
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 website or email director@moaae.org.
Have you checked out our online resources? We continue to gather and curate entries, and welcome your feedback and ideas for sharing of resources.
Racism, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee
Want more information or to become involved in our ongoing projects focused on addressing issues related to racism, inclusion, diversity, and equity? Please contact director@moaae.org.
MAEA sponsors JEDI Brunch
You are invited to attend the MAEA sponsored JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Brunch which is open to all, and typically takes place the first Saturday of the month at 11am-noon via ZOOM. SIGN UP to attend!
MAAE Arts 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
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
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.
St. Louis TAB Workshop - 6/8 - 6/9/23
Learn more about the TAB workshop and choice-based art.
Registrations Due By - 5/20/23
Sponsored by MAAE
Make Music Day STL - June 21, 2023
MAAE executive director, Phyllis Pasley, and event coordinator, Marschnee Strong, have teamed up to lead the Make Music Day - St. Louis team for 2023. The St. Louis group joins teams from around the world to celebrate the making of music on June 21. You are invited to become a part of the efforts in St. Louis and are welcome to attend the planning session on June 14 at 7-8pm in preparation for the celebration on June 21. Contact stlouis@makemusicday.org or director@moaae.org to join the effort.
Other Missouri celebrations are planned for Kansas City, Liberty, Innsbruck, Columbia and Rolla. learn more
New Teacher/Mentor Help Available
Reach out to us for resources to help new fine arts teachers thrive!
Contact director@moaae.org or complete this short survey and we will help get new teachers connected with an experienced mentor in their specific arts discipline.
Funding
MAAE's Advisory Council for Financial Sustainability
Our next meeting - 8/24/23, 3-4pm.
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 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 grateful to those who have made in-kind donations to the Alliance. View the list of in-kind donors here.
Arts Advocacy
MAAE's Arts Advocacy Efforts
MAAE engages in arts advocacy by providing information and support for local level advocacy, maintaining communication with our colleagues engaged in national level work, and with a variety of arts advocacy work at the state level. From raising visibility, to gathering information and training, much of our work in arts advocacy is at the state level. This includes our signature advocacy programs: Fine Arts Education Day, Senate Student Arts Exhibit, and the Show-Me Arts Summit. Other activities include reporting to our allies about the activities of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Board of Education, pending legislation, and changes to administrative rules. We work with our allied organizations such as Missouri Citizens for the Arts, Missouri School Boards Association, and associations which support teachers, (MSTA, MNEA) school administrators, (MASA) principals (MAESP, MoASSP) and more to ensure arts education thrives in Missouri.
MAAE supports funding for the Missouri Fine Arts Academy
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.
Arts opportunities beyond
the classroom
the classroom
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.
Deadline to enter is Nov. 10, 2023.
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.
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. Poster themes for your artwork should be Inclusion, Employment and/or Community.
College for Kids courses are designed with gifted students in mind, inviting them to direct their considerable talent and energy toward interdisciplinary projects and practical problem solving.
CK students engage in service-learning, present facts in a mock trial setting, learn advanced math and science by having the opportunity to dissect, mix chemicals, and nurture students as critical thinkers and creative problems solvers.
If you know anyone who qualifies and who may be interested in attending College for Kids 2023, please share.
Session I Grades 3 & 4
June 18 - 23
Session II Grades 5 & 6 June 25 - 30
Session III Grades 7, 8, & 9 July 9 - 15
Future Stages Festival (FREE): June 11, 2023 • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
New R.O.A.D. Scholars Summer Session: June 5 – July 26, 2023
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
Join us for the KS/MO Partners in Education 2023 Arts Integration Symposium! This professional development opportunity for educators of all grade levels takes place July 18-19 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City Missouri. Our four fantastic guest presenters will lead participants to explore the power of performing arts in engaging students, strengthening comprehension, and bringing content areas to life.
The 2023 Constitutional Democracy Academy will be held July 10-14 and July 24-28 on the Mizzou Campus in Columbia.
The application is a 500-word essay, high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or adult mentor. The Constitutional Democracy Academy is an academic summer program designed for Missouri high school students who are passionate about civic education and who would like to spend a week diving deeply into the subjects of American political history and American political thought.
Saint Louis Art Museum’s 11th Annual Young Artist Exhibition:
The Saint Louis Art Museum invites St. Louis area teens ages 13 to 18 to submit up to two artworks exploring the theme:
Remix
What does remix mean to you? What invites you to experiment with new ideas, compositions, or expressions?
In what ways do you creatively re-purpose or redesign ideas, images, media, music, and events?
How do you freestyle or experiment in various aspects of your life?
What rhythms, beats, or music connect to your story?
Please visit the Young Artists Exhibition page of slam.org for artwork dimension guidelines and to submit artwork.
Deadline to submit artwork is: June 2, 2023
Help your child connect with an artistic community of other kids this summer! The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s signature summer camps provide a place for your child to collaborate, create, learn language and presentation skills, build confidence, and HAVE FUN!
Educator Resource Center at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Summer Educator Gathering at Johnson County Library
Thursday, 6/1 4:15 pm
Central Resource Library (9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212)
FREE
Our colleagues at the Johnson County Library are hosting award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson for a reading and celebration of this year’s KC Kids Unite program, which brings together students from across the metro to break down barriers and build community. Educators are invited to attend the reading and reception. More info is available in the attached flier, and the registration form is here. Please plan to register by May 26th if you’d like to attend. And, if you’re looking to brush up on Jacqueline Woodson’s work in advance of the event, we have two of her books – Brown Girl Dreaming and The Day You Begin – available in the ERC!
Summer Teacher Workshop: Art Inspires!
Monday, July 24 9:00 am – 4:30 pm $20
I’m so excited to invite you to a special, supersized Teacher Workshop that will be taking place at the Nelson-Atkins in July. Art Inspires! is the theme for the workshop, which will be filled with opportunities to try hands-on art processes, explore works of art in the galleries, learn about using museum objects to foster curiosity and creativity, and connect with fellow educators. Breakfast, lunch, and parking are included in the registration fee. Members of our Teacher Advisory Board, which is comprised of educators from across the KC metro, helped plan and shape this workshop to be relevant and rejuvenating — I hope you can join us! Registration is now open!
Teacher Advisory Board 2023-2024
Speaking of the Teacher Advisory Board, our most recent group of Board members finished their term this month, and we are currently recruiting new members to join this year’s cohort. Interested in making your voice heard while gaining a behind-the-scenes perspective on the museum’s school-focused programming? Consider applying! You can learn more and apply for this paid role here: https://nelson-atkins.org/careers-internships/.
Create with Kindness Class
Friday, June 23 6:00 – 8:00 pm $50 / $40 members
Looking for a chance to make art and help others this summer? You might be interested in the Create with Kindness studio class that is coming up here at the Nelson-Atkins. Participants will learn about the work that Journey to New Life is doing for our community, then create a hand-bound sketchbook to keep and one to donate to someone who could use encouragement. Supplies provided. Children 6 and up may attend with an adult. Learn more and register at https://cart.nelson-atkins.org/37943/40046.
Screenwriters Research Network International Conference
Missouri will host this International Conference at Stephens College this fall. Leverage the opportunity to network with writers from around the globe! Site visits, guest speakers and/or conference attendance may be possible.
The event will be held on the Stephens College Campus in Columbia, MO - September 20-23, 2023 Contact Roseanne Welch rwelch@stephens.edu for more info.
MDO Moving Forward Conference
June 23-25, 2023 hosted by Mareck Center for Dance in Columbia, MO.
Now taking submissions for performance and presentation opportunities!
We are excited for a weekend dance conference celebrating Missouri dance. Our theme this year is Moving Forward with building your dance career and connections.
GMO – Adopt a Musician Program Still Has Spots Open for Students!
The Adopt-A-Musician Program is an income-based scholarship program that assists underserved youth and their parents with the costs associated with instrument rental, instrument purchase, or private instruction. The goal is to remove financial roadblocks.
Opera Theatre St. Louis – New Opera On The Go Series
Free for K-12 Schools & Educators! Introduce your students to the fun and joy of opera with the ultimate digital classroom experience! Treat your class to an abridged, and TikTok inspired performance of a classic.
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.
From the DESE News Update
Is the air in your teaching space healthy?
Free HVAC Assessment and Cleaning Available for MO Schools
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), in partnership with Grainger, Inc. and Pure Air, is offering Missouri K-12 school districts (public, private, and charter) the following services at no cost up to $150,000 per district:
Environmental steam cleaning of HVAC air handling equipment
Assessment of HVAC air handling equipment
Environmental cleaning of HVAC ductwork
The Missouri School Health Program developed this opportunity to improve indoor air quality and air circulation as a mitigation measure for COVID-19 and other harmful particles: cold and flu germs, pollen, dust, mold spores, and more. Schools should complete the order form to participate. This opportunity is only available through July 31, 2023. There are limited spots available, so DHSS is working with Pure Air to prioritize districts participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school meals. An informational webinar held on May 11, 2023 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. was recorded and is available on the school health webpage in the Improving Air Ventilation tab.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Cheryl Stock at Cheryl.Stock@health.mo.gov or 573-526-6923.
Missouri Arts Education Organizations Sponsor
Professional Learning Conferences
MAAE helps support exceptional professional learning opportunities sponsored by statewide arts education organizations thanks to individual and organizational contributors and funding from the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Francis Family Foundation.
Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) - June 18-21, 2023
Missouri Dance Organization (MDO) - Spring Conference - June 23-25, 2023
hosted by the Mareck Center for Dance, Columbia, MOMissouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA) - Summer Conference July 18-21, 2023
Missouri Thespians Leadership Conference - Sep 8-9, 2023
Missouri Music Educators New Teacher Training - Sep 17-18, 2023
Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri (STAM) - Sep 21-23, 2023
Missouri Art Educators Association (MAEA) Fall Conference 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 Arts Council Updates
Featured Artist Series
The Missouri Arts Council features Missouri Artists on their website each month. Selected artists of all disciplines — four each month from around the state —receive a $300 stipend. Learn more and apply here. Congratulations to all of the May featured artists listed below:
Job Postings
Fine Arts Openings
Parkway School District
Elementary Art
Part time Middle Shool Vocal Music
Middle School Drama
Elementary Art Teachers (3)
Arts Integration Specialist
Craft Alliance is a non-profit art center in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to exhibiting contemporary craft and teaching craft techniques. Job opportunies can be found here.
The Missouri History Museum is looking for an education and community engagement coordinator.
Mehlville Community Enrichment Strings Instructor needed. The teacher does not need to be certified. It may be a good fit for a college student looking for some educational experience.
ARTS-RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI
Here is a list of fine arts related jobs.
Know of other jobs? Please share! director@moaae.org
News and Resources from our Allies
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.
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education encourages you to join our statewide arts education organizations. Uniting with others strengthens our collective voice in advocacy, and ensures that students throughout the state have ever-improving, high quality teachers. These teachers gain tools to help cultivate each student's ability to express themselves through the arts. Joining the organizations and attending their conferences is a cost-effective and comprehensive way for teachers to receive content-specific professional learning. The leadership of each group passionately cares of Missouri teachers and wants to provide them the tools they need to help their students succeed. Join today!
Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA)
Missouri State Thespians (MoThespians)
Meet our MAAE Support Team
These people provide valuable services to assist with specific initiatives to enact MAAE's mission and vision. We are especially grateful to those who are stepping out of these roles for their incredible service to the Alliance. THANK YOU Rachael Wenzel, Jeff Sandquist, Andrea Branstetter and Jill Williams. We appreciate your leadership and the guidance you will offer to your successors.
jsandquist@moaae.org
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