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Region Updates
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
The winners for this years General Assembly Art Show have been announced! Way to go Ayden Art Educators! We are so excited for your students!
We are still in Asheville!
We are still in Asheville!
November 14 - 17th
Much consideration was given to changing the conference plans but after speaking with vendor, the conference hotel, locals, and members, it was decided that the Annual NCAEA 2024 Conference would remain in Asheville this year. You can learn more about that decision here. The #NCAEAConf24 is just two weeks away, with PreConference sessions scheduled on November 14. Some of the scheduling has been rearranged due to changes in availability so double-check the revised schedule for updates. We cannot wait to see you all in Asheville!
This Weekend! September 28th 10:00 - 2:00pm
ECU is hosting professional development for Art Teachers with Debi West. I sent this flyer out earlier but I wanted to remind you about this awesome opportunity. I have attached the flyer at the bottom of this list.
NCAEA Annual Professional Development Conference
Early Bird Registration ends October 1st!
Our conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort in Asheville, NC from November 14-17. Cassie Stephens will be there along with tons of activities, workshops, camaraderie, and everything else you have come to expect from our conferences! October 14th is the last day to get your reservation discount at the hotel. Use the link below with code 'AEA' or, call the toll-free number 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) and mention NCAEA 2024 Fall Conference to receive the special group rate.
Conference Companion with tons of information.
General Assembly Art Show 2025
It is time to submit your student work for the year long General Assembly Art show. Remind your representatives about the amazing work we are doing with our students here in Region 1. The winning pieces are displayed in the NC Legislative Building in the Spring. The exhibit is only open to NCAEA members and submissions are being accepted via Google form until October 15th.
For form links and more information follow this link.
NCDPI News
New standards are in installation this year and will become official in July 2025. NCDPI is offering a series of webinars on Unpacking the K-12 Arts Education Standards that will take a deeper look into the objectives for each of the artistic processes strands and additional unpacking resources in support of the objectives for K-12 Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. The first one was Tuesday September 17th but it is now archived in the PD Catalog on the AE Hub.
Youth Art Month in North Carolina
The YAM Flag Design Contest is now open. All NCAEA members are encouraged to use this lesson to create and submit student designs for a chance to win a prize package provided by Blick and receive statewide recognition! Contest closes December 20th, 2024. For more information about YAM in NC, please read the YAM Companion.
The YAM chair has also requested that everyone take a moment to sign this Endorsement for Arts Education.
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
I have 2 quick announcements about student art submission opportunities.
First, the NCAEA General Assembly Art Show.
Due to the late start for many schools and a low number of entries, the deadline for submission has been extended. The due date is now September 30th. Changes to the overall process have been made in the hopes of increasing the number of submissions. These include digital submissions, voting online by regions before conference and requiring ONLY winners to bring their student's artwork to conference in November.
Submissions must have both the signed permission slip from the student's parent and the Google Form must be filled out accurately. Please double and triple check your submission form.
Parent Permission Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1YJze3jWPcgqaJNqfth.../copy
2025 NCAEA General Assembly Art Show Submission Form: https://forms.gle/CLq12rZaRdVNbL7Y7
You can find more information on the NCAEA website as well (but the new date may not have been added yet.)
Second, I received the following information on the inaugural George Masa Youth Conservation Photography Prize.
This is a competition designed for middle and high school students, ages 11-18. It is a unique contest that encourages students to explore and capture the beauty and challenges of our environment through photography, with a focus on five key categories: Wildlife, Landscape, Water, Climate Change, and Sustainable Practices.
The competition aims to inspire creativity while fostering a deeper connection to conservation efforts. Winners in each category will be awarded cash prizes and will have their work showcased on the George Masa Foundation's website and social media channels. This is a fantastic way for students to combine their artistic talents with a passion for protecting the natural world.This competition not only celebrates photography as an art form but also empowers young people to engage with important environmental themes through their creative lenses. Thank you for supporting the next generation of creative conservationists.
For more details on how students can participate, please visit their website:
https://georgemasafoundation.org/youth-conservation-photography-prize
Have a great summer!
Spring Professional Development
Spring Professional Development
Region 1 held its Spring Professional Development Saturday April 27th. The focus was on projects using recycled materials. Nancy Winn led most of the discussion by introducing an activity that is a combination of an older lesson she has used in the past, Recycled Monsters, and an art lesson based on the work of Tjampi Desert weavers work. Before retiring this year, she had introduced the Tjampi weaver lesson to her students.The activity involved using stiff wire as an armature for a woven style sculpture. However, her students found the wire frustrating to work with and asked if they could used the techniques learned when they had created their recycled monsters using found objects to create the armature for their work. The result is a creative and manageable way for students to make armatures that can be the basis for a variety of projects. She has used this technique with paper mache, a variety of self-hardening products such as polymer clays, and textile materials. Nancy also covered the pros and cons of similar lessons and the types of material used for similar projects. Interestingly, the workshop, which was held at East Carolina University, coincided with a display of student work using recycled material.
Some of the ECU student art using recycled material.
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