Special Thanks
Special Thanks
Fine Arts Education Week - 2026
Fine Arts Education Week - 2026
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We are grateful to our volunteers, donors and sponsors which help us celebrate arts education in Missouri. We offer special thanks to:
Ernie Williamson Music - equipment acquisition for South Steps Performance
Eastside Walmart Supercenter - water donation
Visit your legislators!
Share your story about the value of arts education!
If you are able to meet with an elected official let us know! Please complete the google form following the visit.
Tap for tips for a successful visit.
Tips for a successful legislator visit:
Plan ahead!
Contact your legislator and arrange a meeting time that fits the obligations of your Fine Arts Education Day activities.
Tell your story! Each time one of our decision-makers learns about the hard work of your students and their teachers, we build a bridge that can support arts-friendly future decisions.
If you have a specific "ask" prepare a document (letter, note, card, flyer) and leave it with them.
Suggested asks:
Restore core funding of $10.1M to the Missouri Arts Council,
Restore funding of $1M for MO Humanities
Fully fund the Missouri Academies for $1.1M to eliminate economic barriers for students with limited financial means. (MO Academies of MO Scholars Academy and MO Fine Arts Academy share a line item in the state budget)
Take a picture of the legislator with members of your group.
Thank them for their service and their time. Handing them a few student generated notes are also helpful.
Let the Alliance know about your visit using this form.
You can also access the elected official visit form throught the QR code below.
Participants: Contact your legislators directly to make an appointment.
Diamond Level Sponsors
Platinum Level Sponsors
Drs. Robert and Ann Gifford
Gold Level Sponsors
Kenneth ZurleineZee's Limo Services, LLC
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsors
Volunteers
Phyllis Pasley - MAAE Executive Director
Vicki Bean - Chair - Student Senate Fine Arts Exhibit
Phyllis Pasley & Melissa Cooper Co-Coordinators - Fine Arts Education Day
Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps - MAAE Booth and Check In
Dr. Joan Murray - Coordinator - Show-Me Arts Summit
Dr. Melissa Cooper - Coordinator - MAAE Contests and Awards
- South Steps Performance Manager
Ernie Williamson Music - Performance Equipment
Jeff Sandquist - MAAE Executive Board Chairman
Ron Jennings - Photographer
Dr. Michael Dove - Lunch Coordinator
Bruce Dickerson - MAAE Finance
Sarah Serio - Communication Director
John Devos - Celebration Summit Coordinator
Carolinn Devos - Celebration Summit Coordinator
James Melton - Volunteer
Helen Hayes, music educator Jefferson City Music Academy
Jan Houser, music educator
Visit your legislators!
Share your story about the value of arts education!
Contact your legislator's office directly to make arrangements for visits, tours, etc.
Add your name or your organization's name to the growing list above!
Add your name or your organization's name to the growing list above!
Become a Sponsor of
Fine Arts Education Week
Become a Sponsor of
Fine Arts Education Week
Help Sponsor Fine Arts Education Week
Help Sponsor Fine Arts Education Week
No matter what your level of giving, your contribution helps offset the costs incurred to make Fine Arts Education Week a reality such as student meals, shuttle transportation, awards and recognition, materials, supplies, professional services, equipment and more!
Process an electronic payment using Paypal®
or
Send a check via US Mail payable to MAAE to the address below: please specify in the memo line "FAEW"
Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE)
c/o Phyllis Pasley
2208 Clouds Peak Ct.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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