Ally Update - 1/16/2026
Ally Update - 1/16/2026
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Join us in Jefferson City April 6-11, 2026
FINE ARTS EDUCATION WEEK
FINE ARTS EDUCATION WEEK
Seeking Program Assistants and Volunteers
email advocacy@moaae.org
MONDAY - April 6 - Write your Legislators Day!
Share good news underscoring the benefits of student involvement in arts education.
TUESDAY - April 7 - Capitol Concert
Celebrating the work of arts educators who work in private studios with student piano performances in the Capitol rotunda.
WEDNESDAY - April 8 - Show Me Arts Summit
Student Civics Learning experiences engaging student voices in support of arts education in Missouri. Learn more.
THURSDAY - April 9 - Fine Arts Education Day
Celebrating the value of arts education and student artists through exhibitions, performances, demonstrations and awards. Learn more.
FRIDAY - April 10 - Dulcimer Workshop for Missouri School Teachers
Hands-on workshop helping music educators to incorporate dulcimer into their instructional practice.10:30-3pm. Learn more - register
FRIDAY - April 10 - Celebration Summit
Join us for an evening of celebration in support of the work of MAAE. Learn more
SATURDAY - April 11 - Dulcimer Day at the Capitol
Free Public Dulcimer Stage Concerts, United Jam Session and opportunities for networking. 9am-2:30pm. Learn more. - register
VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS / VIDEOGRAPHERS needed for Fine Arts Education Week.
VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS / VIDEOGRAPHERS needed for Fine Arts Education Week.
Contact advocacy@moaae.org for more information.
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Specific events that we would like captured during Fine Arts Education Week include:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Noon - 1:00 pm Capitol Concerts
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Show Me Arts Summit (SMarts)
Thursday, April 9, 2025 - 8:00-4:00 pm Visual Arts Recognition Ceremonies & Fine Arts Education Day Awards and Performances
Friday, April 10 - Dulcimer Day and Celebration Summit
Saturday, April 11 - Dulcimer Concert
You can view images previously collected in our public Flickr Albums. This is an image archive which shows still images (and a few videos) collected since 2014.
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If a student: High School Student photographers/video crew would need to be accompanied by a sponsor. University video crew are also encouraged to have a sponsor in attendance.
Photographers/videographers and/or the students would be expected to provide their own cameras or video recording equipment and upload the collected photos and images into an online storage portal.
The videos and photos collected would become the property of Missouri Alliance for Arts Education. However, we would be willing to grant permission for images or footage collected to become a part of an individual's portfolio.
The photos and video footage may be used in future promotional videos, celebratory videos, website development, and press releases. If utilized, the videographer/photographer and/or their school would be credited, and acknowledged as contributors.
MFAA 2026: Expressions
Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is now accepting applications from freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior high school students for 2026. MFAA is tuition-free thanks to the continuous support of the State of Missouri and private donations. A committee of artists and arts educators will evaluate all materials to select the qualified participants. Roughly 130 students only will be accepted for the 2026 Academy.
MFAA 2026 gives students a great opportunity to establish themselves as a young artist through many interdisciplinary, discipline-specific, and elective courses. Open-ended exploration motivated by passion and creativity is what art is all about at MFAA.
STEM and the Makerspace with ART
Presented by Jennifer Martin
February 2, 2026
5:30pm | live via zoom
Exploring how artists and makerspaces can join forces with STEM and the arts for hands-on, project-based learning.
Inclusion in the Arts: Breaking Barriers as a Low Vision Artist
Presented by NaTasha J. O’Brien
POSTPONED/Rescheduled - - MAY 4, 2026
5:30pm | live via zoom
From the stage to the classroom, my journey as a low vision actor, vocalist, and teaching artist has been filled with both obstacles and triumphs. This talk explores the realities of navigating the performing arts world with a disability—what inclusion really looks like in practice, how communities can foster accessibility, and the successes that come when creativity meets resilience. Audiences will walk away with practical tools to better support artists of all abilities.
RSVP Here
contact: elevate@moaae.org for more information.
contact: elevate@moaae.org for more information.
Check out the Arts Education Data Project interactive data dashboard which shares enrollment data for Missouri students involved in K-12 fine arts classes.
Questions or concerns contact: fineartsdata@dese.mo.gov.
Submit Entries Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit and Youth Art Month
The Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit is displayed throughout the year at the Missouri Capitol to raise visibility and encourage legislator support for the arts and arts education. Entry is totally digital!
MAAE’s Dance Ed Committee
Click to join and encourage others to join. FREE! Help us get connected with Missouri's Dance Education Community.
News Update:
Successful Bi-annual meeting held - October 15, 2025. Minutes
MO Society for Health and Physical Education (MOSHAPE) conference presentation Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps in cooperation with MO Federation of Square and Round Dance.
Fauman Scholarship Update.
NEXT MEETING - July 28, 2026 11:00am-noon via zoom. dance@moaae.org
Seeking School Partners for customized on-site professional learning in arts integration, through MAAE’s Arts Centered Education (ACE) Program at no cost to the school. ACE teaching artists work with teachers in any subject and at any grade level; either the whole school or a smaller cadre of educators. Help us leverage the arts toward students success and get connected to schools near you! Funding support from the Missouri Arts Council. email: ace@moaae.org.
Arts Educators:
SEEKING SHORT (0:30-1:00) VIDEOS
Help us show others that the arts education happens as students engage in a creative process. Send via email to info@moaae.org.
inspiration video #1 - Shook Elem. Marshfield
inspiration video #2 - Webb City Jr. High
Endorse MAAE's statement of artistic freedom as an individual or as an organization. Learn more.
Regional Arts Education Collaborative Efforts in St. Louis
Seating is limited to 50. Register today!
R.S.V.P. for this St. Louis event by 6/5/26.
Want MAAE to share information in the monthly newsletter? Send your submissions by the 20th of the month to communication@moaae.org. We typically publish on the 1st.
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