November 2024
November 2024
Vol 36
Vol 36
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MAAE News Updates
MAAE News Updates
November, 2024
Thankful for YOU!
As we approach November and the season of Thanksgiving, I wish to express my gratitude to each of you for all that you do to serve Missouri's students. Your role is vital as you use the arts to invest in our future as you help equip students with the skills which lead to their success.
Throughout October MAAE continued to raise visibility for our programming and mission as we attended a number of conferences including the Missouri Art Education Association Fall convening at Knob Noster, the Gifted Association of Missouri conference in Columbia, and the Missouri School Boards Association and Missouri Association of School Administrators in Kansas City. The 2025 Missouri Teachers of the Year honorees annual banquet was another highlight.
A number of Missouri's Fine Arts Leaders gathered in Jefferson City on Oct 2 for professional learning facilitated by DESE's Dr. Kendra Franks and MAAE's Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps. The group includes arts leaders from schools of all sizes who learn from each other as they explores issues related to the administration of high quality arts programs. The next meeting is set for January 29, 2025 at 2-3pm as part of the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference. Virtual attendance options will be possible. Aspiring and current fine arts leaders are welcome!
ACTION ITEMS:
Consider making a donation to the Alliance as part of our "Giving Tuesday" campaign. Please share the link with any others in your sphere who can help continue our mission to strengthen arts education in Missouri through promotion, advocacy and support.
Check out Missouri's Arts Education Data Project dashboards which provides information about enrollment in arts classes for students in grades 9-12. Share any data questions or concerns at fineartsdata@dese.mo.gov.
Join MAAE's Dance Education Committee. Free! Open to all. Help us spread the word encouraging all who love and support dance to join! Learn more and join here.
Become an MAAE ally Stay connected, stay informed, and explore options for becoming involved in any way that fits your schedule. Free!
Join the Celebration of Fine Arts Education Week Events April 7-11.
MAAE's Celebration Summit Gala,Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (dinner, silent auction, and more! Banquet tickets, for $50 per person, and discounted lodging options available.)
Show-Me Arts Summit April 8, 2025 (student training activities including honored guests and student delegates)
Fine Arts Education Day, Wednesday, April 9 brings performing artists and exhibits to the Capitol and other Jeff City venues. Attend in person or participate virtually by sending videos of a rehearsal, classroom work excerpt or performance.
Thursday's Youth Art Month and Student Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit recognition ceremonies on April 10.
MAAE is still accepting resumes, letters/emails of interest for our Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator. To apply, send a resume and letter (email) of interest to advocacy@moaae.org.
-Phyllis Pasley
IN THIS ISSUE
Professional Learning
Professional Learning
Fall Professional Conferences are in full swing. If you are unable to attend in person, consider one of our arts centered webinar sessions. We offer free, live streaming, and collaborative Professional Development workshops each month through our IDEA and MAIN professional learning networks. You can earn a PD certificate, as well as Graduate Credit for attending our workshops!
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In October, Kristi Ponder and I presented Elemental Exploration: Integrating the Essential Elements of Art & Music through STEAM at the Missouri Art Education Association Fall conference. The workshop explored common vocabulary found in music and art, and attendees engaged in mindful listening activities, identified ways to express mood through line and color, created their own instruments, performed in small groups, and examined music & art through a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) lens.
Dr. Kendra Franks, Phyllis Pasley, and I led a Fine Arts Ed Leaders workshop in Jefferson City at the Miller Performing Arts Center on October 2. Fine Arts Directors from around the state gathered to explore the concepts of cultivating curiosity and creativity, professional learning practices, teacher recruitment and retention, apathy and/or expectations of new teachers, course coding, and best practices. An overview of the Arts Education Data Project was also shared. Lunch and facilities fees were provided, courtesy of DESE.
Additionally, Phyllis Pasley and I attended the GAM (Gifted Association of Missouri) conference in Columbia at the University of Missouri. We had the opportunity to visit with gifted educators from across the state and engage in meaningful conversations regarding our Professional Learning offerings and the ACE program.
Thank you! October IDEA: Native Americans, Breaking the Silence. Amanda Davison, Gifted Education Specialist in the Hazelwood School District, shared her inspirations for writing an inclusive curriculum about Native American Artifacts. She described her writing and planning process, and shared what her students are learning. Workshop attendees gained a deeper understanding of these rich, cultural lessons. Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your expertise!
Be sure to attend our November MAIN Event Why Arts Integration? Join us November 4 to hear from school administrators as they share why they think arts integration strategies are vital for their learning communities and how they incorporate arts integrated practices into their professional development.
I hope you find this November full of artful adventures and as always, let me know how I can help you curate your next professional learning experience!
ACE Updates:
The Science cohort at Reed Academy will be learning how to teach their science standards alongside theater standards. Their students will learn script writing and acting skills to create stories connected to their science standards and perform them for their community at the end of the semester.
The ACE program welcomes a new cohort of ELA educators at Reed Academy. We are in the planning process to learn what Arts Integration strategies they are interested in connecting with their standards.
Hazelwood Schools enjoyed working through ACE for their August Symposium, and we will continue to work with a small cohort of teachers this winter.
Jarrett Middle School will continue with us in the ACE program by supporting 1:1 teacher/teaching artist mentorships to support building Arts Integration Teacher Leaders in their building.
We are in the planning process with Shook Elementary's cohort of teachers to plan out some winter and spring collaborations. We are excited to work with new staff members in their building eager to learn Arts Integration techniques and strategies.
MAAE's FREE Professional Learning Networks
Join other educators in conversation and collaboration. All professional learning groups are live streaming, interactive, and free. Our webinars provide educators with learning and growth opportunities to support your professional journey. Professional Development certificates are available for each session.
Why Arts Integration? Learning from Administrators
November 4 | 5:30pm
Live via Zoom
Free
As we continue our journey towards a better understanding of “Why Arts Integration,” join us to hear from school administrators as they share why they think arts integration strategies are vital for their learning communities and how they incorporate arts integrated practices into their professional development.
Bite-Sized Arts Integration PD
Elemental Exploration: Integrating the Essential Elements of Art & Music through STEAM
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Bite-Sized Arts Integration PD
Elemental Exploration: Integrating the Essential Elements of Art & Music through STEAM
Presented by Kristi Ponder and Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps
In this workshop, learners engage in mindful listening and expressive art activities through STEAM integration. Scaffolded lesson ideas connect to common elements of music and art in a creative process. This hands-on experience helps students build confident music listening, artistic behavior skills, and deeper learning connections to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Looking for new ACE Program School Partners for 2025!
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
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.
Become a Fine Arts Education Ally today! Free!
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Diversity & IDEA Network
Diversity & IDEA Network
Professional learning of inclusion, diversity and equity in the arts.
Interested in learning more? email cynthia.phelps@moaae.org
SAVE THE DATE!
Future sessions scheduled for our 2024-2025 Season
MONDAYS at 5:30-6:30pm
Upcoming MAAE Events
Upcoming MAAE Events
Arts Ed Leaders Convening
Next Session:
Hybrid in-person/virtual
Jan. 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Osage Beach, MO
RSVP at kendra.franks@dese.mo.gov if you plan to attend!
Help us identify arts ed leaders across our state who might benefit from professional learning support to assist in the admin side of their duties. Have them reach out to Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps cynthia.phelps@moaae.org and we'll get them connected to this group.
Learn more now!
Mark your calendar and plan to participate in our initiatives which promote arts education like Fine Arts Education Day (4.9.25), the Show-Me Arts Summit (4.8.25) the Senate Exhibit, and MAAE Awards and contests. With your participation, these initiatives help policy makers understand the power and value of a well-rounded education which includes the arts. Both in-person and remote involvement is possible.
Visit the Fine Arts Education Week page to keep up to date on events!
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit
Check out the East Steps to Begin Saving Your Images!
Now accepting Submissions from all arts disciplines
Deadline January 15, 2025
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NOT just for visual artists! This contest also welcomes submissions across ALL arts disciplines. You do not have to be a member of MAEA or any other statewide arts education organization to submit examples of student artwork.
How it Works:
Student work is submitted by the teacher, compiled and submitted to each senator for the final selection process.
K-12 teachers from any arts discipline take high-quality photos of a work or performance. Images are submitted to us, organized by district and sent to each of our 34 State Senators. They view work from their district and select one image to represent them. The chosen images are printed on 12"x16" paper and displayed in frames throughout the year at the Missouri Capitol to advocate legislator support for the arts.
Both the selected student artist and their teacher are honored at the MAEA Legislative Day and MAAEs Fine Arts Education Day.
Learn more here!
Call for Student Artwork!
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit
Easy steps to begin saving your images:
1) Create a folder on your school computer’s desktop and label the folder “Senate Art Exhibit 2025.”
2) Take photos of student work and displays. Label the work with the students’ names and grades and place them in the folder. (Be sure to number submissions by the same student!)
3) As you get closer to the submission deadline of Jan. 15, 2025, you will want to begin the process of choosing ten pieces to submit to your senator.
4) For submission instructions, visit MAEA.net/programs-and-events/art-shows/senate-exhibit.
5) For more information, contact senate.exhibit@maea.net
Students Contests Open for Entry Now, Deadline January 31, 2025
NEW MAAE Student Arts Ambassador Award gives a Missouri high school arts student the opportunity to serve as a Student Arts Ambassador in a mini internship, by attending FY26 events promoting arts education in the State of Missouri. Learn more now!
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) is looking for Student Content Creators in grades 3-12 dedicated to showing why it is important to have fine arts instruction in every school, for every child, every day. Learn more now!
Students in three categories: grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 are invited to participate in the MAAE Fine Arts Education Day Essay Contest. Learn more now!
Nominations Now Open! Recognize Contributions to Fine Arts Education!
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 and MCA Survey Results
A research survey regarding ARTS and ARTS EDUCATION
Back in August, in a collaborative partnership with our allies at the Missouri Citizens for the Arts, The Alliance sent a survey out to the Missouri Primary Winners to learn more about their attitudes toward the arts and arts education. Several of those individuals responded to our request for more information which may inform your decision when you vote on November 5, 2024.
A report of the survey results and links to some candidate's individual survey responses may be found on the MAAE Website.
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is non-partisan and does not endorse political candidates.
Tap Here to view a breakdown of victories provided by Missouri Citizens for the Arts
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.
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.
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
Missouri Fine Arts Academy - Apply Now
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MFAA 2025 will take place June 1-14 on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.
MFAA 2025 will take place June 1-14 on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.
The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated sophomore, junior and senior high school student artists in the disciplines of visual arts/mixed media, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music (instrumental and vocal).
Applications accepted Oct. 14, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025.
Tuition is free for MFAA 2025 thanks to the support of the State of Missouri and private donations.
Missouri Stories Scriptwriting Fellowship
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The Missouri Film Office scriptwriting fellowship competition for screenplays and television pilot scripts with storylines set in Missouri is open with an early bird deadline (November 10), a regular deadline (November 24), and a late deadline (December 1). Three scripts will be selected.
Find the guidelines here.
MAEA Coloring Book Available Now, 2025 Theme Set
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The 4th book in a series of the Missouri Art Education Association's (MAEA) Show Me Art Coloring Book by Missouri Visual Art Students. The theme around the artwork is based on Missouri Literature. Students were asked to showcase their favorite Missouri author, redesign their book cover, or illustrate their own interpretation of an author’s story or poem. In creating and selling this book, it is MAEA’s goal is to raise scholarship funds for a deserving high school senior who aspires to become a Missouri Art Educator. Therefore, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the coloring book will be used for the MAEA Future Visual Art Teacher Scholarship.
Our upcoming 2025 book is themed: MISSOURI ON THE MOVE: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Starlight Tech Theatre Training Program
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Starlight Theatre recently welcomed the first cohort of high school students to our brand-new tech theatre training program. This hands-on initiative is designed to cultivate the next generation of theatrical professionals by connecting local students with diverse backstage opportunities available right here in Kansas City. The positive response to the program has been inspiring, and we’re grateful for the enthusiastic support from community arts organizations eager to contribute and nurture these budding technicians.
Tech Theatre Training is designed to equip Kansas City area high school students with the skills and training that can lead to a fruitful career in the theatre and entertainment industries. Participants will be trained under the guidance of industry professionals and will be working hands-on in the disciplines of lighting, costuming, hair and makeup, scenic/set design, audio/sound, and video.
Primarily hosted at Starlight Theatre, participants will also have the opportunity to visit and receive instruction from partner arts organizations. Program sessions take place over nine months, and the experience culminates with participants contributing technical elements during a performance, allowing them to see their training come to fruition on Starlight’s stage.
For more information, contact education@kcstarlight.com
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Shadow Stories: Exploring Story Elementary Through Shadow Puppetry
Nov. 11 | Liberty High School | 4:30 to 7:30pm
Free, Meal Included
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Nov. 11 | Liberty High School | 4:30 to 7:30pm
Free, Meal Included
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The KS/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education invites you to our upcoming professional development session for 2nd-6th grade educators. Daniel Barash will present "Shadow Stories: Exploring Story Elementary Through Shadow Puppetry" on November 11th at Liberty High School, 4:30-7:30 PM.
In this workshop, participants first learn about shadow puppetry as an art form, including performance and puppet-making techniques. They then explore story elements by creating original stories from a “Story Challenge Game.” Finally, they combine art form and content area by learning to facilitate the creation of hands-on shadow puppetry presentations that bring these original stories to life behind the shadow screen
The session is free and includes a meal! To register, click here and submit the form.
Upcoming MAEA Fall Webinars
Nov 19 and 21, 2024
1 Hour PD Certificate of Attendance
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STEAM Book Club and Author Discussion
November 19 | 6:00 - 7:00pm
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At fall conference each attendee received, STEAM Education: An Interdisciplinary Look at Art in the Curriculum by Tracey Hunter-Doniger. Now we have a chance to ask Tracey questions and discuss her book LIVE, online.
Tracey is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Teacher Education at the College of Charleston. Prior to graduate school she was employed for 15 years as a public school art teacher in Indiana at the elementary and secondary levels. Her central research focus is STEAM education, child centered approaches like TAB, forest schools, and the Reggio Approach. Her interests also investigate how the arts can play an integral role in ED&I.
1 Hour PD Certificate of attendance is email to all who log on.
BONUS: One attendee will win a copy of STEAM Education
AP vs IB Courses: What's the difference?
November 21 | 6:00 - 7:00pm
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Hear from Missouri teachers about their experiences with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in public education. Learn how to create standards to track student learning and maintain high standards in the art classroom.
Explore the difference between these two excellent school programs and think about the potential implications/applications for you.
The discussion will be led by Taylor Hopkins, an IB Teacher at Pipkin Middle School in Springfield, MO and Sarah Luttrell an AP Teacher at Waynesville High School in Waynesville, MO. We encourage those with established programs to attend and share their knowledge as well.
1 Hour PD Certificate of attendance is email to all who log on.
Missouri Arts Education Organizations Fall 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 School Counselor Association - November 3-5, 2024
Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators - November 14-17, 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 October featured artists:
Applications are always open for artists living in Missouri. Artists are paid a stipend in cooperation with Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Poetry Out Loud - Student Competition 2024-2025
Missouri Arts Council - Jenni Ryan - 314-340-6857 - jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov
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Poetry Out Loud - Student Competition 2024-2025
Missouri Arts Council - Jenni Ryan - 314-340-6857 - jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov
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ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered to support 2024-25 Poetry Out Loud, a FREE national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self- confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
September 1, 2024 POL online anthology live for 2024-25 school year
January 31, 2025 School contest deadline
February 22, 2025 Regional contest deadline
March 5-6, 2025 State Contest
May 5-7, 2025 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
In order to compete, schools and organizations must register through the state contact listed at the link below. All materials and resources are provided free of charge. Competitions--which can be conducted virtually or in-person--will begin in fall at the school or local level to identify one student winner to represent their school at the regional or state finals.
Each winner at the state level will receive:
• A $200 cash prize
• A $500 cash stipend for their representing school or organization to purchase poetry materials
• An opportunity to compete for the title of National Champion in Washington, DC
Interested? Contact Missouri Arts Council - Jenni Ryan - 314-340-6857 - jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov
MAC Memo: Bring A+ Schools to Missouri
Jenni Ryan, Arts Education Program Specialist
MAC Memo: Bring A+ Schools to Missouri
Jenni Ryan, Arts Education Program Specialist
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Since January, I have been working alongside Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute to bring A+ Schools to Missouri. This model for whole-school transformation begins with the arts as the key component of an eight-pillar framework known as the A+ Essentials. See chart below!
What I have learned:
A+ Schools professional learning requires a full commitment from each faculty member and leadership. The pd is intense and rewarding. Guided by expert teachers and teaching artists, a summer summit leads a group of educators through lessons and activities to master the eight Essentials, to apply them to their school community, and to develop lessons for their classrooms that honor this framework.
During a training week [Summer Summit] with Oklahoma A+ Schools, I witnessed many aha! moments, collaborations, and lessons planned.
So what now?
Missouri Arts Council believes in the strength of this model. We will provide the funding to implement A+ Schools, which translates into $90,000 of professional learning over three years for each school that makes this commitment.
Talk to me if you are curious about this model. A+ Schools are thriving in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, and pilot programs are underway in Colorado and Texas. Since 1995, A+ Schools have reported higher achievement, attendance, and satisfaction (student and teacher).
AND
Below check out the A+ Fellows Info Sheet to learn about becoming an A+ Fellow: we are searching for expert MO teachers and teaching artists. This opportunity begins with high quality professional learning and leads to a part-time position (an excellent summer job!) Apply now! A+ Schools Missouri Apprentice Fellows Application
Listen to the podcast episode with Missouri State Teachers Association: Episode 36: Missouri Arts council and the A+ Schools Network | MSTA Presents (podbean.com)
--Jenni Ryan, Arts Education Program Specialist
Missouri Arts Council
Jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov
314.340.6857
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Updates
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Updates
From the DESE Desk: Happenings and Updates
Kendra Franks, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
From the DESE Desk: Happenings and Updates
Kendra Franks, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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I was selected to present on my doctoral research about curiosity and music educators at the National Association of Music Educators Biennial Research Conference which was on September 26 -28th in Atlanta, GA. Curiosity is more than just asking questions and can be described as functioning within 5 dimensions; creativity is more than a new work of art; the environment, especially the teacher cultivates curiosity and creativity. Want to know more? Please contact me to schedule a presentation with your school, business, or committee group. Also, be looking for an invite to participate in a replication of this study. If we can cultivate curiosity, can we enhance creativity?
Several Fine Arts Directors from around the state gathered in Jefferson City at the lovely Miller Performing Arts Center on Oct. 2nd to discuss arts education and our teachers.
Hester Menier, art teacher from Stonecreek Elementary in the Wentzville district was selected as one of the finalists for the MO teacher of the year award! Please send her a note of congratulations!
Remember the MOAEDP – the fine arts data project is online and user-friendly! Check it out MO Arts Ed Dashboards (sigmacomputing.com)
Other highlights for me: MO Thespians leadership summit, STAM fall conference, MAEA fall conference at Knob Noster, and PD workshops in Columbia, Maryville, and Waynesville.
DESE Virtual Gall ery
Featuring:Kirksville, Mehlville school districts, and Troy Buchanan from the Lincoln County R-III School District
DESE Virtual Gall ery
Featuring:Kirksville, Mehlville school districts, and Troy Buchanan from the Lincoln County R-III School District
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Visit DESE’s Virtual Art Gallery here, which features creations this month from Kirksville, Mehlville school districts, and Troy Buchanan from the Lincoln County R-III School District. 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: Ashlynn, Kirksville
Job Postings
View November Job Postings from Across Missouri
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Missouri State University
Assistant Professor Theatre Education
DaySpring Arts & Education
Part-time positions currently available...
Academy Teachers
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Applications for the 2025–2026 Resident Teaching Artists cohort will open on March 10, 2025.
Opera Theatre St. Louis
New Works Collective Stage Manager
New Works Collective Assistant Stage Manager
Props Manager
Intern Assistant Stage Manager
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Director of Orchestra Personnel
Front of House Operations Manager
Part Time Box Office Sales Associate
Philanthropy Data Entry Coordinator
Technical Director
Usher
VP of Artistic Planning
Still Taking Applications Through November!
Join the MAAE team! We are accepting resumes, letters/emails of interest for our Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator.
View full job description now.
To apply, send a resume and letter (email) of interest to advocacy@moaae.org.
Know of other jobs? Please share! communication@moaae.org
Regional News
Regional News
MAAE is introducing a new section of our monthly newsletter devoted to breaking down news, resources, and events by region! The goal is to help our readers better utilize the fine arts and fine arts education resources closest to them.
This section is broken down into six areas:
Kansas City and Northwest
Springfield and Southwest
Central Missouri
St. Louis Area
Hannibal and Northeast
Cape Girardeau and Southeast
News and Resources from our Allies
News and Resources from our Allies
Leading Ladies 2025
Registration Now Open
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COCAbiz is excited to invite female-identifying leaders to Leading Ladies, a one-of-a-kind leadership training program where participants refine their personal leadership brand and style while connecting with other dynamic female-identifying leaders.
This empowering experience combines creativity and leadership, using multiple arts disciplines to help participants grow their authentic presence, collaborate effectively, and embrace mindfulness for balance.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your leadership journey, Leading Ladies is for you! Join us for two immersive days filled with engaging workshops and meaningful connections.
Leading Ladies 2025
THU, FEB 20 & FRI, FEB 21 8:00AM–4:00PM
Regular Registration | NOV 2–DEC 13 | $375
Full-Price Registration | DEC 14–FEB 14 | $425
While some employers may cover tuition, COCA also offers a sliding scale tuition program for those who qualify. Plus, upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate from COCAbiz, adding to your leadership portfolio!
Step into your power and expand your leadership toolkit while building lasting relationships!
For more information, contact Janelle Velten, COCA Director of Community Programs at jvelten@cocastl.org.
Sign up to learn more about Leading Ladies 2025!
Nominate Now, National Teachers Hall of Fame
Registration Open til Dec. 1
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The National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 class of inductees.
Established in 1989 in Emporia, Kansas, the NTHF honors the nation’s most exceptional career educators from public and private schools. Each year, five PreK-12 teachers with a minimum of 20 years of teaching experience are inducted, recognizing their commitment to the profession and their profound impact on students and communities.
Nominations can be submitted through the NTHF website, and all applications must be completed by December 1, 2024. Early nominations are strongly encouraged.
Good News and Inspiring Stories
Do you have good news and inspiring stories from your school like that of Custodian Claudene Wilson from Swedeborg District lll Elementary School in Missouri? We'd love to showcase the unsung hero's of fine arts education across the state! Share your stories today!
Do you love Dance? Let's connect!
For those who wish to maintain a statewide dance advocacy presence, share knowledge and help unify Missouri's dance community please get connected at dance@moaae.org.
Coming Up! MAEA Spring Conference!
Save the Date! MAEA Spring Conference 2025 will be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO on April 10-12th: The Theme is: Partnerships: Creative Community Connections!
Special Guest Presenters & Keynotes: KE Griffin, SnoPond Ceramics, Kelsey Hammond, and more!
Explore the vibrant arts community of Columbia with an hands-on mural experience, school tours and multiple gallery openings
2025 NAEA National Convention
March 20-22, 2025 | Louisville, KY
Registration is open! Secure your spot now for the 2025 NAEA National Convention, taking place March 20 – 22 in Louisville, Kentucky. Yearly, NAEA brings thousands of visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals together for this epic event offering hundreds of opportunities for all levels of educators, administrators, teaching artists, and more! Engage in premier professional learning and make meaningful connections at NAEA25. Join us in Louisville and be inspired!
Register here offsite link before October 31 to save the most!
View the registration rates schedule and NAEA25 policies here.
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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)
Follow MAAE across social media where we post about all things art education to help Missourians connect, celebrate, and advocate for arts education.
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