May 2024
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MAAE News Updates
MAAE News Updates
May 2024
April was a busy and productive month with our annual arts education promotional events of Fine Arts Education Day, Show-me Arts Summit, Senate Fine Arts Exhibit honors, MAAE awards, alongside conferences, convenings and more! Details below.
We could also use your help in reaching out to lawmakers, and connecting with school leaders. Read below for details about signing up for savings and supporting the Alliance through the "Give Freely" extension, and Becoming an MAAE ally. Read on below for additional details.
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MAAE's 20th anniversary celebration of Fine Arts Education Day and its 10th year to co-host with principal allies in the Missouri Art Education Association the Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit were a resounding success. Thanks to Dr. Karen Stafford who led the efforts for the Fine Arts Education Day festivities, and Vicki Bean who led the team working on the Senate Exhibit. Special thanks to Jeff Sandquist, who has been the heart and soul for these events since their inception and who provided vital ground support to bring each event to fruition in 2024. MAAE's Show-Me Arts Student Advocacy Summit held the night before Fine Arts Education Day, led by Sarah Mathews was also a success, with over 60 student registrants. Two additional "firsts" for MAAE included a Celebration Summit honoring MAAE's sponsors, donors and volunteers, and our first "mocktail" party allowing student delegates to the summit to mingle and converse with adult leaders and policy makers were held on 4.2.24. Kudos to all who participated! You help strengthen arts education in Missouri, build community, and make the world a better place! Learn more about the events which occurred April 2-3 by visiting the website dedicated to the event.
Save the date and plan to participate in our signature arts education events in Jeff City, MO - April 8-9, 2025!
ShowMe Arts and Celebration Summit - April.8, 2025 5-9:30pm
Fine Arts Education Day - April 9, 2024 8:30-3pm
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit Recognition 9am
MAAE Awards for Excellence in Arts Education 11am
Rotunda Concert noon
We are already collecting videos of Missouri students engaged in creative process/performance that we can then play in the rotunda on Fine Arts Education Day 2025, and at our exhibit booths across the state, which help tell the story of arts education in Missouri.
Also in April, MAAE attended the convening sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council bringing artists and arts leaders together in Mexico, MO. Attendance at the State Board of Education meeting, MO Percussive Arts Society's "Day of Percussion" event, and the Missouri Association of School Librarian conference were additional highlights. With many book challenges being faced by these allies, MAAE has adopted a statement of Artistic Freedom which you are invited to endorse.
Congratulations to KE Griffin, attendee of the online professional learning "All About Jazz" on April 9, and the winner of an MAAE sponsored free one-year membership in the Missouri Association of Jazz Educators.
ACTION ITEMS:
Reach out to Missouri Lawmakers As the legislative season comes to a close, we may need your help in reaching out to Missouri lawmakers. Visit our advocacy page for resources and information to reach out in regard to bills which will impact education and the arts.
Help us connect with your school leaders Perform an e-introduction between your principal or instructional specialists and our ace@moaae.org team (Lauren Hanahan and Dr. Cynthia Phelps) and we can help bring your school FREE onsite professional learning in arts integration and cross-curricular collaboration for your school's PD during the 2024-25 school year. Learn more about the Arts Centered Education (ACE) program and help us find new school partners in our arts across the curriculum.
Survey for Power of Dance Please take this survey to help us find a new date/time and/or location for the Power of Dance workshop designed to support music and PE teachers in bringing dance education to their students.
Sign up for Give Freely. Download and add Give Freely to your chrome web browser and receive coupon savings for online purchases, and make a donation to MAAE directly. Sign up, save, and donate all at the same time! https://givefreely.com/
Become an Ally! Complete this form and join the Alliance for free! Friends, family, colleagues, students and their parents are all welcome to join the Alliance. You can join as an individual, or on behalf of an organization. We are stronger together.
May you enjoy your May days and the busy-ness that the end of the school year brings!
-Phyllis Pasley
IN THIS ISSUE
Missouri Alliance for Arts Education 2024
Show Me Arts Summit, Fine Arts Education Day, Celebration Summit
Missouri Alliance for Arts Education 2024
Show Me Arts Summit, Fine Arts Education Day, Celebration Summit
MAAE 2024 Award Recipients
Government Advocate - State Representative Ingrid Burnett
Arts Ed Community Champion - Valerie Bell
Creativity and Innovation in Teaching - Michelle Howard
District of Excellence and Distinction - Parkway Schools - Jeff Lackey
Leadership in Arts Education - Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven
National Student Art Advocate Award - Hayden Hawkins - (Rolla)
MAAE Gr. 3-12 Arts Advocacy Essay Contest
Gr. 3-5 - Capri Cardwell - 5th Grade - (House Springs)
Gr. 6-8 - Stevie Nichole Roberts - 6th grade (Grain Valley)
Gr. 9-12 - Jack Turner - 9th grade - (Grain Valley)
MAAE District of Excellence and Distinction award winner Parkway Schools being accepted by Superintendent Dr. Keith Marty beside MAAE Executive Director Phyllis Pasley. Photo Credit: Ron Jennings
Report from Vicki Bean, Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit Chair
The Senate Exhibit awards ceremony was well attended by students and senators. Thirty of the thirty four student artists brought teachers and family and packed the rotunda. We had nearly 100% participation from the senators during the “Meet and Greet.” The capitol communication dept. and the senate office staffers made sure each student artist was presented a resolution.
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I am so honored to be involved with this awesome arts advocacy effort. There are many rewards and wonderful stories coming from the teachers and parents about how impressive the event was to them and about their interactions with their senators.
My favorite story from this year is about a student honoree who moved to Missouri (Senator Crawford’s district) from Ukraine. His parents do not speak English and needed to bring an interpreter to the awards ceremony. I shared this information with the senator’s office and she reached out to the teacher. Senator Crawford arranged a meeting, a tour of the capital, art tour, presented the student a resolution, and spent time visiting with their group. The arts really are the universal language.
Our final count for participation is 155 teachers, 1,342 pieces of art.
Special thanks to Kelly Downs, Director, SEMO Arts Council, for including us in the Southeast MO Youth Art Month activities and allowing us to share the student art from area Cape Girardeau in the Senate Exhibit. This partnership really increased submissions to three senate districts that ordinarily have very low numbers.
Huge THANK YOU to all the people involved in producing this year’s Fine Arts Education Days — especially the 10th Anniversary of the Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit! Also, special thanks to Mrs. Claudia Kehoe, our keynote speaker.
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit Winners
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SD SD Senator Teacher School Student Grade
SD01 Beck Amy Ahmed Sappington Elementary Liam Ahmed Kindergarten
SD02 Schroer Michelle McCune Francis Howell Central High School Taylor Schmitt 12
SD03 Gannon Kat Grajek Valley R-VI HS Ocarina Smith 11
SD04 K. May Kami Chavarin Clayton HS JiaLi Deck 12
SD05 Roberts Beth Ruppel Home School Alexandria Ruppel 8
SD06 Bernskoetter Brandi Rackers Blair Oaks HS Karen McCauley 11
SD07 Razer Joan Nelson Grandview HS Olivia Adams 9
SD08 Cierpiot Jana Evans Summit Christian Academy Sarah Woodall 12
SD09 Washington Megan Kempker Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts Kalysia Ofarrill 12
SD10 Fitzwater Hester Menier Stone Creek Elem. Chloe Daugherty Kindergarten
SD11 Rizzo Karen Campbell Independence Art And Tech School Bri Thurmon 12
SD12 Black Jessica Petty Lathrop HS Eve Townsend 11
SD13 Mosley Jennifer Kelch Jennings HS Camyrn Forrest 11
SD14 Williams Kelly Eggers STEAM Academy at McClure South Berkeley (Ferg- flor) Kalyn Baker 12
SD15 Koenig Kat Briggs Parkway West HS Sören Frederick 12
SD16 Brown Allyson Uhles Freedom Elem. Avery Walker 4
SD17 Arthur Chelle Cox Staley HS Kali Sun 11
SD18 O’Laughlin James Zimmerman Hannibal High School Sidney Zimmerman 11
SD19 Rowden Lori Jobe & Jody Spriggs Battle HS Kiara Nahomy Lopez-Espinosa 12
SD20 Trent Candy Hill Lamar HS Dwayne Watts 12
SD21 Hoskins Amanda Phipps Liberty HS Piper Lee 12
SD22 Coleman Melanie Robinson Cedar Springs Elem. Everly Boyd Kindergarten
SD23 Eigel Dr. Heidi Styrk Francis Howell Fairmount Elementary Alayna Schuttenberg 5
SD24 McCreery Dawn Lynn Willow Brook Elem Jacobi West 5
SD25 Bean Joni Boone Kennett HS Elliott Furlow 10
SD26 Brown Lana Hunt Linn HS Madison Mengwasser 11
SD27 Rehder Meg Daniels Russell Hawkins Jr. High Jacob Crocker 8
SD28 Crawford Rachel Ramirez Smith Cotton HS Yaroslav Chervonetskyi 12
SD29 Moon Judy Hopper Spokane HS Anna Smith 12
SD30 Hough Rob Ramos Glendale HS Aidan Coale 10
SD31 Brattin Kris Partridge Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School Lylah Finley 8
SD32 Carter Nellie Mitchell Carl Junction HS Ezekiel Murray 11
SD33 Eslinger Jessica Blackburn Branson HS McKenzie Stafford 11
SD34 Luetkemeyer Heather Sulzen Park Hill South HS Jay Adams 12
Abby Homer (art teacher) and Vickie Hutsell (former MAAE Board Member) attended MAAE's Celebration Summit on April 2nd and Fine Arts Education Day at the Capital on April 3rd. The pair met with local legislators and advocated for fine arts. They observed artwork, spoken word performances, choirs and technical theatre exhibits in the rotunda. They also met with their district Representative Hanna Kelly, advocating for Fine Arts and Career Ladder. Finally they met with DESE Fine Arts Director Dr. Kendra Franks and discussed several things, including possible classification in fine arts.
Professional Learning
Professional Learning
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.
The month of April brought numerous artful adventures my way. I had the opportunity to attend the Celebration Summit, Show Me Arts Summit, and Fine Arts Education Day at the State Capital in Jefferson City. What an energizing and inspiring experience to visit with young artists, witness breathtaking choral, dance, and theatre performances in the Capitol Rotunda, and engage in arts advocacy conversations with Missouri Legislators. I also had the opportunity to attend the Artful Impact Teaching Artist Training Workshop hosted by the Midwest Teaching Artist Coalition in Kansas City at the KC Young Audiences venue. The work of teaching artists is vital to the ongoing work of our organization and our Arts Centered Education programs. What exciting artful adventures have you engaged in lately? Check out all that Missouri Alliance for Arts Education has to offer and let me know how I can help you curate your next professional learning experience!
In April, we hosted the All That Jazz FAME/IDEA network event highlighting the many Jazz organizations in Missouri. We heard from Travis Lewis, the Education and Community Manager from Jazz St. Louis, and learned more about their educational program offerings. Check out the event session here.
Our final FAME session in May will be a conversation with Jessica Ingraham from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra about the interdisciplinary program - Picture the Music! Jessica Ingraham has proudly served the music education community for more than fifteen years. Currently the Director of Education for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, she oversees the symphony’s portfolio of school programming. Jessica began her career in music education teaching in the St. Charles City Schools in St. Charles, MO. Most recently, Jessica founded Different Dynamics, a non-profit that champions access to the life-changing power of music for people of all neurotypes and abilities. Be sure to register here for this inspiring event!
As we plan for the new year, our Professional Learning Networks will look a little different. Our emphasis for the Professional Learning 2024-2025 Season will focus on the MAIN and IDEA networks. Be sure to Save the Dates and watch for more detailed information coming soon!
Artful Impact Teaching Artist Training Workshop
On April 12, the Midwest Teaching Artist Coalition (MTAC) hosted "Artful Impact", a professional development session for Teaching Artists. It was a day full of learning, networking, and sharing. There were sessions on "What Works", a freelance business skills workshop presented by Artist Inc, Lesson Planning for Arts Integration Camps & After-School Programs, and Classroom Management. The day wrapped up with a panel discussion of various arts organization representatives, who spoke about their Teaching Artist needs and programs, and answered questions from participants. Read more
Presenters and affiliates included Harlan Brownlee, an Arts Integration Consultant and Kennedy Center Teaching Artist who we have the privilege of working closely with in our ACE program, Kansas Creative Arts and Industries Commision (KCAIC), Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, Kansas Alliance for Arts in Education (KSAAE), and Artist Inc, a service of Mid-America Arts Alliance. Organizations in the Midwest Teaching Artist Coalition include The Coterie Theatre, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Kansas City Young Audiences, KC Repertory Theatre, KC Starlight, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at JCCC, The Midwest Trust Center at JCCC, StoneLion Puppet Theatre, Take the Stage (Owen/Cox Dance Group), and What if Puppets. What a wonderful day of learning and connecting! Missouri Alliance provided funding support to Missouri teachers and to the presenters through our ACE program funds.
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.
MAIN events
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! Join in collaborative conversation with other teachers who recognize the incredible power of involving the arts in their educational practice.
Learning from Teacher Leaders
with Teachers Leaders from the Kansas City/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education
May 20 - 4:30pm
Join a small group of teacher leaders from the Kansas City/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program as they reflect on their year. They will share strategies they learned, struggles they went through. Please join us, and who knows...maybe you'll be our next teacher leader in arts integration!
The FAME Network
Open to all arts educators. and meets monthly via ZOOM. Fine Arts Missouri Educators Network with others, increase knowledge and learn about ways your program can be enriched and grow. Enjoy collegial support, discuss topics from those present as well as share resources and strategies for local arts education advocacy.
Picture the Music
May 14 - 4:30pm
Join Jessica Ingraham, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Director of Education, to explore simple and fun classroom activities that introduce students to the power of music as a means for self expression and emotional regulation. Ingraham will share ideas to make the creative process less intimidating and help students build confidence to make the most of their Picture the Music experience. Picture the Music is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's cross-curricular arts program for students in grades K-6. Through listening to music and expressing their feelings through painting or drawing, students learn to process their emotions in new and healthy ways.
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I.D.E.A. Network
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.
New Sessions coming 2024-2025
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As we plan for the new year, our Professional Learning Networks will look a little different. Our emphasis for the Professional Learning 2024-2025 Season will focus on the MAIN and IDEA networks. Be sure to Save the Dates and watch for more detailed information coming soon!
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.
Become a Fine Arts Education Ally today! Free!
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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 future DEI and Delicious Dishes 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 school partners in Missouri. We seek urban and more rural school partners from across the state! Email: ride@moaae.org for more information.
Upcoming MAAE Events
Upcoming MAAE Events
" The knowledge base and brilliant pedagogy shared by the presenters was the best I’ve ever experienced 17 years as a teacher... extremely powerful!"
TABstl 2023 Workshop participantTeaching for Artistic Behaviors Workshop
St. Louis, MO - June 17 & 18, 2024
Registration Fee: $275
New: Receive Graduate Credit*
Art Teachers love the creative power TAB/Choice has brought to their classrooms! This student-centered approach to teaching visual arts changes how teachers, students, and administrators approach the art studio. Come spend 2 days learning about TAB/Choice.
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After the workshop, teachers will be able to:
Implement the TAB/Choice pedagogy
Design a student-centered classroom space and curriculum
Develop mini-lessons to inspire students and facilitate creative thinking
Integrate technology into the art studio, including social media for advocacy
Advocate for the pedagogy to their stakeholders
Build a network of resources to begin TAB/Choice implementation in their classroom
*Graduate credit hours via Lindenwood University for an additional fee.
Get more information and Register here!
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
We need your help!Donate Now!
As a non-profit, the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) works tirelessly to promote and support high-quality arts education in Missouri schools. MAAE relies heavily on the support of donors like you to continue this 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.Make a donation, 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.
As a non-profit, the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) works tirelessly to promote and support high-quality arts education in Missouri schools. MAAE relies heavily on the support of donors like you to continue this 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.Make a donation, 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.
Make a donation! Make a Difference!
Arts Advocacy
Arts Advocacy
MAAE Legislative Update - May 2024
The legislative season has been keeping the Legislative Watch Committee busy and we continue to review bills and budget amendments with help from our lobbyist, Kyna Iman. With only three weeks remaining to pass the budget before the constitutional deadline to send the budget to the Governor for final consideration, all eyes are anxiously watching the Senate Appropriations Committee to begin their process to review the House budget proposals. With time quickly running out and the continued dysfunction in the Senate, the threat of a special session is now looming.
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Our work to date includes a few Calls to Action which are posted on the website, as well as current bill tracking.
HB 2002- Fund the Missouri Fine Arts Academy and the Missouri Scholars Academy is still continuing through the Senate. We ask that you please thank your state Representative for their support of the $850K funding for the Missouri Academies in 2025 and please also reach out to your state Senator to ask for their support for funding at the $850K level for the Missouri Academies in 2025.
We are also asking for full funding for the Missouri Arts Council from the collection of revenue from the Non-Resident Athlete and Entertainers Tax - ($20M.)
A concerning piece of legislation that has passed is SB 727. Calls to Action were sent out by the Alliance, as well as many other Educational Organizations. After considerable debate, the House Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed the bill by a narrow 82-69 vote. The bill now will be sent to the Governor for final approval.
Express Your Support for Music Education in Missouri
Music education has a lasting positive impact on the lives of our students. Let your state legislators know the importance of music education in Missouri, and thank them for their support! Join the Missouri Music Educators Association and share your personal story of the impact that music education has had on your student(s). Tap here for an easy to send online letter form!
View MAAE's 2024-2025 Advocacy Agenda
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The Executive Committee and Board of the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education creates an annual advocacy agenda directed toward the State Board of Education and the Missouri General Assembly.
In general, we encourage each of these entities to enact policies that support high quality arts education in Missouri.
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.
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
Arts Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
UMCM Summer Arts Camps for Jr. High/High School Students Set for June 2024
June 8-14, 2024 | Apply by May 15
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For students who have completed grades 7-12
The University of Central Missouri will offer a Summer Arts Camp June 8-14, 2024! This will be a week-long camp involving all parts of UCM's School of Visual & Performing Arts: Theatre & Dance, Music/Piano, and Art & Design. Students will have the option to commute daily or choose to stay on campus for the week. All classes will be taught by UCM faculty and alumni and the week will culminate in final performances and showcases for family and friends.
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Missouri Arts Education Organizations Sponsor 2024 Professional Learning Conferences
Connecting arts educators in leadership and learning
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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 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
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:
Applications are always open for artists living in Missouri. Artists are paid a stipend in cooperation with Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Big News for MO Schools!
Big News for MO Schools!
The Missouri Arts Council is establishing a new whole-school arts integration training program: A+ Schools of Missouri [A+MO]. MAC will choose 3 schools to participate in the inaugural training class to begin August 2025.
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This school model has flourished in 4+ states since 1995, and we at MAC are proud to make this opportunity a reality for our schools. Established A+ Schools in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas consistently report higher levels of engagement, attendance, and achievement for both students and their teachers.
A+ Schools is a program that encourages collaboration, elevates arts specialists, and embraces learners as unique individuals.
If you are looking for something different for your school, consider attending an informational meeting in May. Either May 13 (PM) or May 20 (AM)
Sign up now for A+Schools Missouri Information Meeting
Here are some FAQS:
What is it?
A+ Schools is a model for transforming an entire school by implementing the eight A+ Essentials, with arts every day at the center.
How does it work?
A+ Schools comes to you for 3 years of initial training and transformation.
How much will it cost?
Missouri Arts Council proposes to fund 100% of training and support to establish your school as an A+ School (roughly $90,000).
When does it begin?
Our first round of A+ Schools will begin professional learning in August 2025.
Where can I get more information?
Register for a 45-minute zoom information meeting: A+Schools Missouri Information Meeting
AND Contact Jenni Ryan, program director and MAC Arts Education Program Specialist and phone: 314.340.6857 or Email: macartsed@gmail.com, jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Updates
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Updates
From the DESE Desk: DESE Art Gallery Expanded and More
Kendra Franks, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
From the DESE Desk: DESE Art Gallery Expanded and More
Kendra Franks, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Earlier this year, the DESE art gallery was expanded and able to now host student artwork from 2 schools every 2 months. In this school year so far, 328 students have had artwork on display in the Jefferson Building in Jefferson City and on the virtual gallery found on the DESE fine arts curriculum website. There are more schools scheduled to display for May and through the summer. Students receive recognition at the State Board meeting and a certificate from the State Board President, as well as their art displayed in a powerpoint for the Board meeting. Several families are coming to view their student’s artwork here in person this month as well. I’m so thankful for the talented and committed art teachers who encourage their students and provide quality instruction. I am honored to be the curator of this opportunity for Missouri students! If you are interested in touring the artwork on display or in having your school participate, please contact Dr Kendra Franks at Kendra.franks@dese.mo.gov.
I had the privilege of judging music compositions for the Technology Student Association (TSA) of the Career and Technical department of DESE. It was awesome to see the integration of arts as part of their competition and the provision for students to use their skills in both technology and the arts.
I hosted a meeting for Directors of Fine Arts from around the state of Missouri. Along with building relationships, we discussed the issue of “Expectations Management” particularly for newer teachers and are looking forward to our next meeting in the summer!
DESE Virtual Gallery
Featuring: Indian Creek Elementary of the Center School District and Stanberry R-II
DESE Virtual Gallery
Featuring: Indian Creek Elementary of the Center School District and Stanberry R-II
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Visit DESE’s Virtual Art Gallery here, which features creations this month from Indian Creek Elementary of the Center School District under the instruction of art teacher, Jennifer Short and Stanberry R-II under the instruction of art teacher Natalie Strough. For more information about how your school can participate in the art exhibit, please contact Dr. Kendra Franks, DESE’s Fine Arts Curriculum Director at Kendra.Franks@dese.mo.gov.
Artwork is on display in the Jefferson Building 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday (except for state holidays). Please contact Kendra Franks, Arts Education Director before visiting.
Started in 2004, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has invited public schools throughout Missouri to submit samples of their students' artwork. The art is displayed in the Department's main office in Jefferson City and in the room where the State Board of Education holds its regular monthly meetings. Artwork from each featured school is showcased for a month. The same artwork is now featured here. For privacy reasons, the full names of the student artists will not be published here.
Schools that will be featured in the Virtual Art Gallery are already scheduled for several months in advance. Please do not submit unsolicited artwork. For more information, contact:
Kendra Franks
Director of Fine Arts Education
573-751-9610
Kendra.Franks@dese.mo.gov
Image Credit: Ashlee - Indian Creek
Job Postings
MAAE Hiring Arts Across the Curriculum Program Specialist
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MAAE Hiring Arts Across the Curriculum Program Specialist
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MAAE is seeking an arts Across the Curriculum Specialist. Position to begin Aug 1, 2024. 10-12 hours/month; maximum hours for FY25, $3,000.
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Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to director@moaae.org by June 1, 2024.
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Central Campus Alternative High School - Neosho R-V 2024-2025 School Year
The Central Campus Alternative High School in Neosho, MO is seeking a passionate and motivated educator to join our team to begin the 2024-2025 school year. Primary teaching responsibilities would be in Biology, but core teachers at the Central Campus also offer elective courses outside of their areas of certification such as drama, art, health and wellness, gardening and cooking, and textiles. Our school currently serves 50 students with five teachers, so our average class size is ten students.We maintain high academic standards but regard creative, engaging, project-based learning as our core value.
This is a rare opportunity during a trying time in public education for the right person to positively thrive. Our staff is a small but vibrant intellectual community that drives inquiry and reflection, not just for our students but each other. It is a regular occurrence upon guests’ first visit to our campus to genuinely ask, "Why aren't more schools like this?" If you are seeking a calling that is deeply rewarding and never boring, please apply.
Neosho School District also seeking high school art teacher and junior high vocal music teacher.
K-12 Music/Band Teacher - Mound City R-II 2024-2025 School Year
Mound City R-2 School district is currently taking applications for a K-12 music/band teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Responsibilities for this position include 5th and 6th grade band, middle school/high school band (concert and marching), high school choir and elementary music classes. Applicants must have a valid certificate for K-12 music or be able to obtain one in a timely manner. Mound City R-2 School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The school does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
Elementary Music Teacher - Hallsville District 2024-2025 School Year
The Hallsville District, a four-day calendar school, is accepting applications for an Elementary Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We provide employees with paid health benefits and life insurance options. This position is responsible for classroom instruction and training in Music Education for Primary and Intermediate school students in grades K-5.
Logos School, St. Louis, MO
Logos a private non-profit therapeutic school serving middle school through high school. Current student body is 110 students from IL and MO. Logos is an 11-month program with 6 terms, middle of August through middle of July. The program is very individualized, the art rooms are Choice-Based, and here to build relationships with students and to provide them with a safe space to create. Classroom sizes are from 2-8 students. 7 period schedule, 1 plan hour, 4/5 days per week - middle school for 1 hour/day, the rest are high school. The visual art class is how and the only way students receive their fine arts credits at Logos. The art classes are very important to the community, highlighted by the large mural project that gets dedicated to the St. Louis community each year.
Candidates should be someone that can build relationships easily with students, be open minded, growth mindset, patient, and mentally and physically able to work with our clients that have a list of diagnoses.
Music Therapy Program Director - The Angel Band Project
The Music Therapy Program Director will be responsible for all communication between music therapists and partner agencies who are involved with scheduling and servicing our music therapy programs in St. Louis, MO and Seattle, WA, as well as the 2024 pilot program in five additional cities. This position supervises the Part-Time Music Therapy Administrator in New York City. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to be time-sensitive with all correspondence.
St. Louis Story Stitchers Seek Executive Director
We seek a professional for the position of Executive Director based in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate has a solid track record in areas such as the arts, leadership, business operations, fundraising, community partnerships, and youth development. Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a nationally recognized Artists Collective known for high quality art and innovative youth violence prevention programs.
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Community Programs Manager - Craft Alliance
The Community Programs Manager is responsible for designing, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating all community programs. Programs should provide exposure, enrichment, and education in craft techniques to students of all ages and skill levels through a broad range of experiences onsite and offsite. Community Programs Manager works with a core group of faculty members and collaborates broadly with members of the Education department.
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Executive Director - Pianos For People
The Executive Director, under the direction of the Board of Directors, provides overall leadership for the small but growing organization with particular emphasis on strategy, fund-development, financial management and administration. The Executive Director has the authority to direct the implementation of the organization’s programs and services and is responsible for the management of a small staff. The role requires a proactive, energetic person who enjoys a varied, hands-on role across multiple levels. The Executive Director must at all times support the mission, philosophy and values of Pianos for People and act in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards.
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Community Partnership Coordinator - Perennial
We are looking for someone committed to reuse, resourcefulness, and community building to be the point person for our community outreach events. Strong organizational skills are crucial for establishing and maintaining communication with community partners, managing event logistics, and preparing materials for events and workshops. A history of creativity when it comes to developing projects using salvaged and reclaimed materials is important. Dedication to meeting folks where they are on their arts + sustainability journey by teaching beginners is crucial. Energy, flexibility and independence are needed to execute events in a variety of settings with diverse audiences and venues.
While there is no specific artistic discipline required for a successful candidate, an eagerness to learn new techniques and teach is important. Some of the disciplines Perennial teaches include sewing, knitting, woodworking, glass working, candle-making, paper arts, and more. A passion for reuse is needed in any discipline. Resourcefulness, specifically working with discarded and salvaged materials in beautiful ways, is core to all of Perennial’s programming.
Full job description 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.
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News and Resources from our Allies
News and Resources from our Allies
Choral Conducting Symposium
Choral Conducting Symposium
May 29 - 31, 2024 | Kansas City
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The UMKC Choral Conducting Symposium, hosted by UMKC Conservatory Choral Faculty members Dr. Charles Robinson and Dr. Jennifer Sengin will meet from Wednesday, May 29-Friday, May 31 on the campus of the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Joining the UMKC Conservatory faculty will be our featured guest clinician, Dr. David Rayl, Professor of Choral Music and former Director of Choral Programs and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research (retired) at Michigan State University.
The Symposium will provide conducting master classes as its primary focal point, as well as interactive lectures and workshops lead by UMKC Conservatory faculty and guest teachers. Representative topics include expressive-communicative conducting technique, rehearsal strategies, score study, diverse repertoire, performance practice, and choral programming.
Symposium conductors will sing with and conduct the semi-professional UMKC Summer Choral Chamber Ensemble each day. The Symposium environment is collaborative and encouraging, allowing participants to enhance skills in conducting, rehearsing and communicating with ensembles at all levels. At the end of each day, participants are invited to join the Symposium community in social gatherings at various establishments through the Kansas City area if they choose.
2024 Arts Integration Symposium
July 16-17 | Liberty High School (Liberty, MO)
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Join us for a two-day symposium to explore the power of the arts in engaging students, strengthening comprehension, and bringing content areas to life.
Join us for a two-day symposium to explore the power of the arts in engaging students, strengthening comprehension, and bringing content areas to life.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Symposium Fee: $150
Registration Opens: April 1, 2024
Registration Closes: July 9, 2024 (or when spaces fill)
Call Carmen Eppright at 816.531.4022 ext.1011 with any questions.
Springfield Regional Arts Integration Conference
July 11- 12 | Kickapoo High School (Springfield, MO)
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Registration is now open for the Springfield Regional Arts Integration Conference in July. A 50% discount on the registration fee for regional educators ($75 instead of $150) is available. Registration includes all session materials and full lunch both days.
Conference Highlights
Location: Kickapoo High School
Date: July 11-12, 2024
Time: 8am-5pm (both days)
Theme: Create & Cultivate
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The Kennedy Center defines arts integration as an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate an understanding of one subject through the use of an art form. It is through this creative process, students can connect evolving objectives in each area of study.
SRAIC attendees will discover foundational arts concepts, teaching strategies, and curricular connections in engaging sessions that dive into music, dance, theater, visual arts, and more. Participatory workshops will make arts integration accessible for everyone and demonstrate how this method can enhance any educator's approach to teaching. This conference is appropriate for teachers, principals, school district administrators, and partnering arts organization staff and teaching artists.
2024 Firefly Music Festival
June 22 - July 13
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The Missouri Symphony welcomes you to the Firefly Music Festival, a reimagined summer festival experience led by MOSY Music Director, Wilbur Lin.
Full details and tickets here.
2024 Schedule
First & Final: 200 Years of Joy
Saturday, June 22 | 7:00P | Missouri Theatre
Finnish Fantasy + Missourian Mythology
Friday, June 28 | 7:00P | Missouri Theatre
Orchestra-A-Round
Sunday, June 30 | 2:00P | Jesse Hall Rotunda
Stars, Stripes, and Scores
July 3 | 7:00P | Missouri Theatre
Nicholas Canellakis Plays Elgar
Saturday, July 13 | 7:00P | Missouri Theatre
MSO Chamber Concerts
Tuesdays, June 25 & July 9 | 7:00P | Historic Senior Hall - Stephens College
Summer Singers Registration Open
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Looking for a way to sing this summer? Join Summer Singers of Kansas City and Lee's Summit!
The Summer Singers provide opportunities for adults and mature youth from all backgrounds and musical experience to sing timeless masterworks in collaboration with the finest professional soloists and orchestral musicians.
Registrations are open now! www.choralfoundation.org.
Learn more about Summer Singers Kansas City
Learn more about Summer Singers Lee's Summit
Missouri's Chapter - Percussive Arts Society
Percussive Arts Society Missouri Chapter's 2024 Day of Percussion
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Percussive Arts Society Missouri Chapter's 2024 Day of Percussion
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The 2024 Percussive Arts Society Missouri Chapter Day of Percussion was a huge success! The day was full of solo and ensemble performances with over 450 elementary through collegiate students. PASMO also hosted six clinics, and ended the day with an incredible concert featuring the first-place High School ensembles, the Missouri All-Collegiate ensemble, the Arx Duo performing a mallet duet, and a jam session with Megan Coleman on drumset and Dorwana Tijan on gyil!
Schools participating included:
Jefferson City High School
Hickman HS
Oakville HS
Camdenton HS
Blue Springs HS
Rockwood Summit
Pioneer Ridge MS
Truman HS
Lindbergh HS
Capital City HS
Willard HS
Rock Bridge HS
Ft. Zumwalt West HS
Moreland Ridge MS
Ladue MS
Grain Valley HS
Battle HS
St. Charles West HS
Carl Junction HS
Schuyler HS
West MS
Thomas Jefferson MS
Warrenton HS
Delta Woods MS
Ozark HS
Waynesville HS
Prairie Branch Elem.
MAEA Names Educators of the Year, Sets Fall Conference
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MAEA Names Educators of the Year, Sets Fall Conference
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In March MAEA hosted their spring conference in Kansas City with 317 attendees, 8 guest artists, 3 keynote speakers, 18 onsite vendors and 50 presentations. The conference was a great success. During the conference MAEA also celebrated their teachers of the year and welcomed a new set of elected council members for 2024-26.
Congratulations to:
Elementary Art Educator of the Year: Tracy Porter
K12 Art Educator of the Year: Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp
Student Art Educator of the Year: Mackinzie Birdsell
Educator of the Year: Tina Hyde
Middle Level Art Educator of the Year: Holly Lancaster
Secondary Art Educator of the Year: Sarah Luttrell
MAEA Fall Conference
October 4-5, 2024
Knob Noster State Park
The conference is themed STEAM: Art Across the Curriculum.
Registration goes live on July 1.
Presentation proposals are available on MAEA's website.
Learn more about the conference and call for presenters here.
SLSO's Picture the Music
Closes May 5
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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Picture the Music program is an annual celebration of student creativity. This FREE, cross-curricular
program invites students in grades K-6 to experience music and art as powerful strategies for emotional regulation. Through listening to music and using painting or drawing to express how it makes them feel, students begin to understand and process their emotions in new and healthy ways.
View this year’s top 100 finalists in the Picture the Music Art Exhibit starting in April at:
Saint Louis Art Museum: April 9 – 21
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House: April 23 – May 5
Join the nearly 100 teachers participating in Picture the Music each year and bring this opportunity to your music or art class! To
learn more about Picture the Music for next school year, visit slso.org/picture.
MSU Announces Juried Exhibition for Secondary Art Students
Entry Deadline: October 24, 2024 (entry portal opens October 1)
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The Department of Art&Design, the Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, and the Board of Governors of Missouri State University will host a virtual Juried Exhibition for secondary art students again this year. The virtual exhibition will showcase artworks from talented students and give them an opportunity to participate in a competitive, juried summer exhibition, and provide a platform for their work to be displayed in a college venue. Please note as this is a juried show, entries are not guaranteed acceptance.
Eligibility: All currently enrolled high school students.
Submission Requirements:
• Each student may submit up to 3 works (1 detail image per piece if needed).
• Students should submit works from the previous or current school year.
• There are no fees associated with submission.
How to Enter:
• Works must be submitted via email as a PowerPoint or GoogleSlide presentation.
• The first page of the PowerPoint/GoogleSlide will have the artist’s contact information (name, address, telephone, email). The second, third, and fourth pages will have one image per page with details about the image (size, media, date or a link to any time-based media (video or animation).
• All media is accepted (paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, designs, computer-generated art, digital media, new media, and mixed media).
• All images included in the PowerPoint or GoogleSlide should have pixel dimensions of 2000 pixels in either dimension, but file size should not exceed 15MB.
• Digital portfolios and signed permission forms should be uploaded from this link: https://tinyurl.com/virtualjuriedentry
Jurors: Missouri State University Art&Design faculty
Awards: Winning entries will receive award certificates and scholarships that can be applied towards tuition at Missouri State University Art&Design: 1st–$5,000.00 2nd–$3,000.00 3rd–$1,500.00.
Additional scholarships are also available: https://www.missouristate.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
Schedule & Deadlines:
Entry Deadline: October 24, 2024 (entry portal opens October 1)
Notification of Acceptance: December 16, 2024
Virtual Summer Exhibition Opens: June 2, 2025
Organizers:
Director of Exhibitions: Jodi McCoy JMcCoy@missouristate.edu
Professor: Steve Willis SteveWillis@MissouriState.edu
Costumes Worn by Ginger Rogers on Display at State Historical Society of Missouri
Open til August 2024
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Costumes worn by Hollywood actress Ginger Rogers during her lengthy career as an entertainer.
State Historical Society of Missouri
605 Elm St.
Columbia, MO
The exhibition Ginger Rogers: Dressed to Impress opened in March and runs through August 2024 at the SHSMO Art Gallery.
Born in Independence, Rogers broke into cinema as it evolved from silent films to talkies in the 1930s. The actress had already made 20 films by the time she met Fred Astaire, with whom she formed a legendary dance partnership during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Recently, a dazzling collection of costumes worn by Rogers was donated to the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection (MHCTC) in the Department of Textile and Apparel Management (TAM) at the University of Missouri. TAM is collaborating with the State Historical Society to showcase the costumes at the art gallery in the Center for Missouri Studies.
Joan Stack, curator of art collections at the State Historical Society, said the exhibit features not only beautiful full-length gowns worn by Rogers, but it also includes trousers she wore for a few of her onscreen dance numbers.
“Seeing the breadth of costume styles worn by Ginger Rogers and learning more about her life, we can see how the Missouri native often defied society norms,” said Stack.
One of the costumes in the exhibition includes the dress Rogers wore on stage as the main star in the Broadway musical Hello Dolly! In the 1970s, Rogers reinvented herself as a solo artist with an internationally successful revue featuring songs and costumes inspired by past performances. Nicole Johnston, the curator of the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection, points out that Rogers collaborated with fashion designers to help shape her personas on stage and screen during an era when gender roles were changing in America.
CONTACT: Beth Pike, assistant director, Communications and Education Outreach, State
Historical Society of Missouri; 605 Elm St. Columbia, MO 65201; phone: 573-884-7904; PikeBe@shsmo.org
Educator Open House, Teacher Workshop, and New Featured Exhibition at the Nelson Atkins
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Featured Exhibition: Niki de Saint Phalle: Rebellion and Joy
A new featured exhibition just opened here at the Nelson-Atkins. Niki de Saint Phalle: Rebellion and Joy (on view through July 21, 2024) presents the work of a 20th-century French-American artist who celebrated empowered womanhood through paintings and large-scale sculptures. School groups who wish to book a FREE teacher-led tour of the exhibition can do so at nelson-atkins.org/tours (email tours@nelson-atkins.org if you need assistance with scheduling). A Teacher Resource guide is available to help you plan your visit, and the ERC has several books that can provide more information on this innovative artist.
Save the Date: Fall 2024 Educator Open House
The Teacher Advisory Board here at the Nelson-Atkins has been cooking up something exciting for their fellow educators: a museum open house scheduled for Fall 2024. Mark your calendars now for Thursday, Oct. 3rd – or check out TAB’s Save the Date here if a visual reminder is more your style! This event will feature hands-on activities, information about school and teacher programming at the museum, free admission to our fall featured exhibition, and (of course!) plenty of goodies and prizes. Watch for registration to open later in the summer.
Summer Teacher Workshop Teaser
Speaking of summer – we’ve got a Summer Teacher Workshop in the works for Monday, July 15th! This workshop will give attendees a preview of our exciting featured exhibition for the fall (which we can’t name just yet – how’s that for suspense?!). More info and a registration link will be shared in next month’s update, so stay tuned!
SLSO Learning Lab
Bring SLSO musicians into your classroom with free digital learning for every grade level
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Learning Lab
Bring SLSO musicians into your classroom with free digital learning for every grade level. From full–length concerts to short video modules and online lesson plans, explore a variety of digital resources. All digital programs and resources are available free, on-demand and will get students creating and making connections between orchestral music and the world around them.
Digital Programs
Digital Programs
Enhance your curriculum and engage your students in the learning process. Each digital program includes an accompanying teacher guide that aligns with state and national learning standards.
Learn More Here
Applications Open for Story Stitcher's Podcast, Open House, and Stitcher's in the News
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StitchCast Studio Applications Open
Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
Stitchers Youth Council has performed over 400 times since 2014 throughout St. Louis in cultural venues, parks and at block parties. Members are 16-25 years old social justice artists who work with adult mentors to generate high quality art that is aimed at moving the region to a healthier and happier future for all. Youth membership is free. Story Stitchers is a work site for STL Youth Jobs and SLATE.
StitchCast Studio LIVE!
Watch and be a part of Story Stitchers live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage of 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round out each presentation with live art interludes.
High Low
Listening Room
3301 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Doors Open at 6:00
StitchCast Podcast and Art Interlude 6:30-8:00
Open Mic 8:00-9:00
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, May 28
The Great Outdoors
StitchCast Studio podcasts are published and available on Podbean, Google Podcasts, apple podcasts, Spotify and Youtube.
The Center is open!
3701 Grandel Sq, 1A, St. Louis, MO 63108
High School Class Tours available.
Emeara@storystitchers.org
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant
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Missouri State Parks Bus Grant
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The Bus Grant Program assists schools and nonprofit organizations with the transportation expenses of field trips and outdoor learning opportunities at Missouri state parks and historic sites. Bus grants have been made available to Missouri schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
The Bus Grant Program grant round is currently open and accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a noncompetitive grant that is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. Applications must be submitted by email or mail by May 8, 2024, for field trips planned for the 2023-2024 school year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024).
Learn More Here
Locations include arts related sites like the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio!
Art + History + Nature
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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)
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.
Nominations Open for NAGC Arts Network Research Award
Deadline July 1, 2024
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Nominations Open for NAGC Arts Network Research Award
Deadline July 1, 2024
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National Association for Gifted Children recognizes outstanding leaders, scholars, advocates and dedicated contributors. The Arts Research Award recognizes excellence in research about high-ability arts education and arts talent development and aims to increase understanding and availability of research about the needs of artistically gifted and talented and to bridge boundaries between professional organizations and scholarly fields. Learn more here.
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