MAAE News Updates
MAAE News Updates
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October, 2022
Hope your school year is off to a great start! Can you believe it's October? The pace of activity has really picked up for all of us in the last few weeks.
The Alliance has been busy with the exhibits and presentations at the MO Thespian Leadership Conference, State Board of Education meetings, attendance and participation in an arts integration panel at the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Professional Development Institute, and exhibitor/presenter at the conference for Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri. Show-Me Arts Chair was an exhibitor/attendee at MMEA's New Teacher/Mentor Conference as well! MAAE's Arts Integration Committee sponsored a series of workshops at the University of Missouri Grand Seminar for preservice teachers. Thank you to Maggie Peeno, Tom Tobias, Roger Kelley and Sherry Norfolk for sharing their knowledge with the next generation of teachers. There are such amazing things happening to strengthen arts education in Missouri!
As always, we invite you to become engaged with the work of the alliance in the way that fits you best.
Become an Ally - FREE - as an individual or as an organization.
Connect with other arts educators at our FREE professional learning communities discussing issues relevant to arts ed, arts integration or work in inclusion, diversity and equity.
Nominate for MAAE awards to celebrate contributions and raise visibility for arts and arts ed.
Follow our social media platforms @moartsed. Help stay informed and connected to Missouri's arts education community. When you follow us, or like our posts, it raises the visibility and helps us connect with more allies!
Thanks for all you are doing to support Missouri's students of the arts! If we can help in way, please feel free to reach out!
- Phyllis Pasley - executive director
director@moaae.org
MAAE Work
MAAE Work
Fine Arts Education Day
Fine Arts Education Day
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
This annual event sponsored by MAAE helps bring student art, student performances, and student voices to Missouri's Capitol informing legislators of the value of arts education.
Be a part of the Fine Arts Education Day celebration in-person through student performances or student artwork - or prepare a video to submit!
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SMarts Student Art Advocacy Training Summit
March 21-22, 2023
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to attend an overnight training summit focusing on learning and practicing arts advocacy skills. Members of Show-Me Arts have taken an active role in working with the Board of the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education in planning advocacy activities for all student attendees.
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Senate Student Arts Exhibit
Deadline December 15, 2022
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.
MAAE's FREE Professional Learning Networks
Join other educators in conversation and collaboration. All professional learning groups meet regularly. Participation is conducted completely online through email and Zoom.
Next meeting 10/4/22
Next meeting 10/4/22
Enjoy collegial support, discuss topics from those present as well as share resources and strategies for local arts education advocacy.
One click PD registration here
Next meeting 10/24/22
Next meeting 10/24/22
Join in collaborative conversation with other teachers who recognize the incredible power of involving the arts in their educational practice. Meet MAAE's new Arts Integration Specialist, Lauren Hanahan.
One click PD registration here
Next meeting 10/13/22
Next meeting 10/13/22
This professional learning network is open to all members of the arts education community. This informal gathering meets quarterly via ZOOM and is designed to be a safe space for open communication about issues connected with racism, inclusion, diversity and equity.
One click PD registration here
Want to learn more about the benefits at each level of allyship within the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, and the process for becoming an ally?
Click here!
Diversity
Diversity
Discussion of Cultural Appropriation in Fine Arts Classrooms
October 13, 2022 @ 4:30pm
In response to feedback for the need for people to have a safe place for conversations as they address issues connected to racism, inclusion, diversity, and equity, MAAE's RIDE committee began the I.D.E.A. Network - Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in the Arts. The next quarterly meeting of this FREE statewide roundtable discussion group via ZOOM is set for October 13, 2022 @ 4:30pm. Any arts educators interested in exploring work in diversity within their own communities are invited.
REGISTER 10/13 HERE for our next session. We will discuss representing cultures in arts activities, cultural appropriation, honoring cultures, and contributions.
Racism, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee
Subcommittee October 14, 2022 @ 4:00pm
IDEA Roundtable October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Follow the progress of our efforts and see how you can join us in our ongoing projects focused on racism, inclusion, diversity, and equity. Want more information or to become involved, please contact director@moaae.org.
Have you checked out our online resources? We continue to gather and curate entries, and welcome your feedback and ideas for sharing of resources.
This program will include elements of fine arts, literary arts, and food, and the culminating project will be the publication of student-selected recipes with accompanying stories and images which share the individual’s relationship with that food and its connection to their sense of identity, culture, family, and/or community.
MAAE's RIDE Committee is seeking schools from both rural and urban settings who would like to become involved in the DEI and Delicious Dishes program.
If you are interested in having your students participate in the DEI and Delicious Dishes program, please email director@moaae.org.
MAEA sponsors JEDI Brunch
(Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
All arts educators are welcome and invited to attend the monthly meetings sponsored by MAEA's standing committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sessions are scheduled for the first Saturday of the month at 11am. Register here.
Call to Action
Call to Action
MAAE's Statement of Artistic Freedom
In response to recent book challenges, a team from MAAE prepared this statement in support of Artistic Freedom. Individuals or groups who support our response are invited to endorse the statement.
Arts in Education Survey
We welcome all teachers (both fine arts and non-arts teachers) to answer a 10 question survey reflecting on their instructional practice. Respondents will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Help us collect important data, and you could be a winner! Please take the survey today!
MAAE Arts Integration
MAAE Arts Integration
Arts Centered Education (ACE) program, directed toward promoting an arts integrated approach towards teaching and learning in Missouri's rural schools. The project will enable selected schools to receive customized, onsite professional development at no cost to the school.
If your school may be interested in participating in MAAE's ACE program, please email director@moaae.org.
MAAE Welcomes New Arts Integration Specialist
We are pleased to announce the selection of MAAE's new Arts Integration Specialist, Lauren Hanahan. Lauren currently works in the office of the Dean for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University, St Louis, MO. She was an Arts Integration Instructional Coach at Hartwood Elementary School, Fredericksburg, VA where she collaborated with others to develop grade level and school-wide Arts Integration lessons and units, and coordinated research, planning and budget for teaching-artist-in-residence visits, and led professional learning sessions in arts integration techniques and strategies. Lauren has received over 100 hours in arts integration training and is looking forward to assisting MAAE's efforts in this area.
November 28, 2022 - 4pm
with Andrea Branstetter and Cecile Galluzzo
Andrea Branstetter (music) Cecile Galluzzo (visual art) share their learning from the virtual Kennedy Center Arts Integration training in June, 2022. Listen in to hear about how they've applied what they've learned in the first semester of the 22-23 school year.
Seeking presenters for MAIN events
The monthly meetings of the Missouri Arts Integration Network [MAIN events] allow practitioners in arts integration to share a glimpse into their current work, or best practice. It is an opportunity to network with others, to listen, learn, reflect, and increase your own ability to use this approach in your 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 info along to director@moaae.org
Art Integration Data Driven Research Teams Needed
MAAE is seeking arts integration practitioner partner teams in both arts and non-arts subjects in the same school who want to positively impact academic achievement. With customized units or projects to meet your school's distinctive needs, teams will work with an arts integration coach to facilitate their work. Email director@moaae.org for more information.
Ongoing Efforts For MAAE
Ongoing Efforts For MAAE
MAAE and MCA Survey Results
MAAE and MCA Survey Results
Back in August, in a collaborate partnership with our allies at the Missouri Citizens for the Arts, we 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 8, 2022. 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.
Grades 3-12 are invited to participate in the MAAE Fine Arts Education Day Essay Contest
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education is seeking powerful video messages which underscore the importance of arts education.
Open to Missouri students age 14 and up who participate in at least one arts education program, and who are students in good standing.
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'll help you connect those new teachers in need with an experienced mentor in their specific arts discipline.
Funding
Funding
MAAE's Advisory Council for Financial Sustainability
Meetings are held virtually, with plans for a hybrid (virtual and/or in-person) meeting at least once each year. Learn more about the council here. The first meeting was held on 9/22/22 led by council chair, Harlan Brownlee.
Council members attend quarterly meetings to help seek out ways to pursue funding to support MAAE services and programming. The funding sources can come from granting organizations, foundations, donors, sponsors, businesses, or individual contributors. Advisory council members help expand our network of allies working to support arts education in Missouri. They may also choose to assist in the planning or implementation of fund-raising initiatives or giving campaigns to support the Alliance efforts.
If you would like to become involved please complete this information form. If you know of someone who would be a good fit, email director@moaae.org with their name and contact information.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings are from 3-4:15pm11/17/22
2/9/23
5/11/23
8/24/23
Your financial donation makes the important work of the Alliance possible! We are grateful to those who have made in-kind donations to the Alliance. View the list of in-kind donors here.
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education has no members and no membership fee requirements. We welcome people to become allies - at no cost.
We will, however, graciously and with appreciation, receive any donations that are offered.
Arts Advocacy
Arts Advocacy
October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)—a collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. NAHM was launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the twentieth anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities. In 1993, it was reestablished by Americans for the Arts and national arts partners as a month-long celebration, with goals of:
FOCUSING on equitable access to the arts at local, state, and national levels;
ENCOURAGING individuals, organizations, and diverse communities to participate in the arts;
ALLOWING governments and businesses to show their support of the arts; and
RAISING public awareness about the positive impact of the arts and humanities in our communities and lives.
The arts are a national asset and should be available everywhere to everyone—and while a majority of the public believes this based on public opinion polling and other research, it is frequently not their default way of thinking about the arts. National Arts & Humanities Month is an opportunity for everyone to help change public perception and promote the crucial role of the arts and humanities in promoting individual wellbeing, addressing trauma, connecting cultures, highlighting inequities, and making our communities healthier and stronger.
Executive Order on Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services has been reinstated by the President's Committee on the arts, first begun by President Reagan.
The Arts Education Data Project (AEDP) provides the first-ever look at the status and condition of arts education in the U.S. using actual student participation data reported by school districts to their state education departments. The AEDP created the National Arts Education Status Report 2019 as a comprehensive look at access to and participation in arts education in the United States.
Note: Missouri data is not reflected in this study.
Arts opportunities beyond the classroom
Arts opportunities beyond the classroom
Missouri Fine Arts Academy
The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated student artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music. The Academy offers an intensive schedule of classes in interdisciplinary and discipline-specific arts, and a wide range of co-curricular activities. MFAA is conducted with the support and cooperation of Missouri State University, and is funded through program fees, grants, endowments, scholarships, and private donations. Application forms will be available soon. For updates or more information please contact the director of MFAA - Dr. Stephen Spates - SSpates@missouristate.edu
Student applications due by December 1st
Faculty Applications due by January 13th
RA Applications due by January 13th
Bill of Rights Student Art Contest
Students in Grades 5-12 from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are encouraged to submit art and essays on the importance of the Bill of Rights.
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking student performing artists! This includes:
bands/marching bands
choirs
color guards
dancers
drumlines
poets/spoken word artists
soloists
theatrical performers
U.S. Department of Education Nationwide Call for Student Performing Artists
The Department of Education issued a “call” across the United States and its territories for student performing artists interested in showcasing their talent, virtually or in-person, at internal and external Department-hosted events.
They are now seeking specific talent to support National Hispanic Heritage Month (September), National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October), National Native American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month (November), and the following Special Emphasis Observances implemented by Presidential Proclamation, Executive Orders (White House Initiatives) and Public Law:
January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February
African American History Month
March
Women's History Month
April
Holocaust Remembrance Day
May
Jewish American Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
June
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month
August
Women's Equality Day
September
National Hispanic Heritage Month
October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
November
National Native American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
This is an opportunity for student performers to showcase their talent and gain exposure to an appreciative audience invested in education and student success. Please utilize this link for additional information that includes Frequently Asked Questions, submission instructions, and other related guidance.
2023 Juried Exhibition for High School Art & Design Students
The Missouri State University's Department of Art & Design, the Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, and the Board of Governors will host a Juried Exhibition for secondary art students.
Eligibility: All currently enrolled high school students.
Cross-curricular art and writing competitions with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Students discover orchestral music and unleash their creativity through imaginative artwork and creative writing. Participate in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s free, cross-curricular Picture the Music and Express the Music programs.
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Arts Ed Learning from our Allies
Art Deco Teacher Workshop at the Nelson
Friday, Oct. 21
5:00 – 6:30 pm
We hope you’ll join us for an Art Deco evening just for educators! During this workshop, you’ll have the chance to sample the student tour of our current featured exhibition, American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939. We’ll explore connections between Art Deco design and the historical period in which it flourished, and we’ll consider the role design plays in our world today. Tickets are $6 per person, which includes garage parking for one vehicle – learn more and reserve your spot here!
The CETA program has grown out of decades of successful experience providing professional learning for teachers in arts integration. Virtual classes are available. MAAE will offer financial support to cover workshop registration fees if needed as funds are available. Contact: director@moaae.org
Registration is open for the Missouri Art Education Association Fall Conference held at Knob Noster State Park in Knob Noster MO on October 7-8, 2022. The theme is “Adventure Deep into Art Education” with workshops dedicated to hands-on techniques, best practice lessons, connecting with other visual art professionals, and joining a specific art content learning community to keep you connected through the school year.
Missouri Arts Education Organizations Sponsor
Professional Learning Conferences
MAAE helps support exceptional professional learning opportunities sponsored by statewide arts education organizations thanks to individual and organizational contributors and funding from the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Francis Family Foundation.
Missouri Art Educators Association (MAEA) Fall Conference - Oct 7-8, 2022f
Missouri Thespians - Jan 5, 6, 7, 2023 (KCMO)
Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) - Jan 25-28, 2023
Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) - Jan 25-28, 2023
Missouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA) - Jan 25-28, 2023
Missouri Association of Jazz Educators (MOAJE) - Jan 25-28, 2023
Missouri Association of String Educators (MOASTA) - Jan 25-28, 2023
Missouri Art Educators Association (MAEA) - Mar 23-25, 2023
Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) - June 18-21, 2023
Missouri Dance Organization (MDO) - Spring Conference - June 23-25, 2023
hosted by the Mareck Center for Dance, Columbia, MOMissouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA) - Summer Conference July 18-21, 2023
Missouri Thespians Leadership Conference - Sep 8-9, 2023
Missouri Music Educators New Teacher Training - Sep 17-18, 2023
Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri (STAM) - Sep 21-23, 2023
DESE Updates
DESE Updates
Christina Andrade Melly, an English teacher at Ritenour High School in the Ritenour School District, was selected by a committee of her peers and education partners across the state as the 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year. She will serve as Missouri’s representative in the National Teacher of the Year program. She will be honored during DESE’s Teacher of the Year recognition event in Jefferson City on Monday, October 17.
DESE Ongoing initiatives- in case you missed it
Pioneer in Education Award - Nominations Open
For nearly 50 years, the State Board of Education and the DESE have selected individuals to be honored as Pioneers in Education, in recognition of their distinguished careers and contributions to public education. Nominations received by February 28 will be considered for recognition in 2022. Nomination form here.
Esser Fund Support resources available on the MAAE website. The tools there can help you communicate with decision makers.
Access reports from the State Board of Education Meetings via the MAAE website. [under Home/Arts Ed in MO] Email director@moaae.org if you would like to be added to the email list and receive these reports directly to your inbox.
Missouri Arts Council Updates
Missouri Arts Council Updates
Applications are always open for artists living in Missouri. Artists are paid a stipend in cooperation with Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Featured Artist Series
The Missouri Arts Council features Missouri Artists on their website each month. Congratulations to all of the September featured artists listed below:
Arts Education Specialist
We welcome Jenni Ryan, MAC's new Arts Education Specialist. Jenni works with: Arts education Grants for PK-12 schools and nonprofit organizations, Big Yellow School Bus, Improving Arts Education, Professional Development, and School Touring
jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov
Job Postings
Job Postings
Mid-America Arts Alliance has job openings
Mid-America Arts Alliance has job openings
We are currently seeking a Communications Manager.
Ferguson-Florissant School District is looking to hire multiple fine arts teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Here is the link to apply.
Community Enrichment Strings Instructor needed. The teacher does not need to be certified. It may be a good fit for a college student looking for some educational experience.
Rockwood School District is looking to hire multiple fine arts teachers and support staff for the 2022-2023 school year. Here is the link to apply.
MAC seeks a Community Development Specialist.
ARTS-RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI
ARTS-RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSOURI
Here is a list of fine arts related jobs.
News and Resources from our Allies
News and Resources from our Allies
MAEA Virtual Raffle: Win a Clay Boss Potter's Wheel
This is a virtual raffle open to anyone*. Winners will be notified within 30 days following the drawing. Notification will be by phone or email. The potter's wheel will be sent directly to the winner. Proceeds help fund MAEA Keynote Speaker Series. Purchase your raffle tickets at https://www.maea.net/programs-and-events/raffle
Study on visual literacy in training preservice art teachers
Doctoral candidate Nikki Heuring is conducting a research study on art education professors and instructors' perceptions of their use of active learning and visual literacy in training preservice art teachers.
Individuals interested in participating in this study should complete the participation questionnaire form by using the Qualtrics link. The form includes a study description, a collection of professor profile information, and interview preferences.
The Missouri Alliance for arts education encourages participation in statewide arts organizations. Educational professionals are encouraged to join these organizations. Participation in such organizations will strengthen advocacy efforts for fine arts education and ensure that students throughout the state have access to quality forms of expression.
Missouri State Thespians (MoThespians)
Meet our MAAE Support Team
These people provide valuable services to assist with specific initiatives to enact MAAE's mission and vision.
Jeff SandquistFine Arts Education Day Coordinator
jsandquist@moaae.org
jsandquist@moaae.org
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