The Show-Me Arts Summit is part of the celebration of Fine Arts Education Week - April 7-11, 2025.
You make a difference!
Your voice matters!
Plan to attend the SHOW-ME ARTS SUMMIT in person!
April 8-9, 2025Purpose of the Show-Me Arts Summit
Geared for students middle school and up, this project trains the next generation of arts advocates. The SHOW-ME Arts program (SMarts) provides information, training and role-playing activities for students - who then apply those skills by meeting with their legislators. Participants arrange their own meetings with their legislators to coincide with the other Fine Arts celebrations at the capitol.
Show-Me Arts (SMArts)
Empowering the Student Voice in Arts Education
2025 SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- 4:00 pm - Registration Open
- 5:30 - 1st General Session
- 6:00 - Dinner
- 7:00-7:30 -Virtual Summit Celebration
- 7:30 - 2nd General Session
- 9:15 - Planning Sessions
- 9:45 - 3rd General Session & Celebration
- 10:30: Curfew—We have a full day tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- 8:00 am Breakfast/Check out
- 9:00 Report to the State Capitol
- Follow Fine Arts Day Schedule the rest of the day
- Performances - Awards - Visits with legislators - Lunch
- 2:00 Parents may pick up students between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. and/or leave with school at appointed time.
What to expect: At the SMarts Summit, you will work with other teens, enjoy fun and team building as you learn about the issues from legislator trainers and other volunteers, rehearse your advocacy pitch and “elevator speech” to present to legislators on Fine Arts Education Day.
Show-Me Arts students often:
Write letters, cards and notes of support for arts education
Meet with Department of Education (DESE) officials and area journalists
Prepare statements and deliver testimony at legislative hearings
Personally advocate for the arts at the Missouri State Capitol
Gain a unique perspective of state government and grow as arts advocates and citizens
Share the products of their arts education through exhibits or performances
Registration is a three-step process.
1) Adult/Teacher/Sponsors - Complete the online registration form for your group.
2) Complete the Spreadsheet for all students attending (also linked in registration form)
3) Adult/Teacher/Sponsors - Make payment via Paypal for all members of your group
PAY ONLINE via PAYPAL. Enter the info and press "Add to Cart" below.
April 8-9, 2025 -- $35 per person
If paying by check or purchase order -- Make payable to MAAE
and mail to:
Missouri Alliance for Arts Education
Attn: Phyllis Pasley
2208 Cloud Peaks Ct
Maryland Heights, MO 63043