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Fall Festival at AYAM
Fall Festival at AYAM
Thank you to all the teachers that promoted the AYAM Fall Festival! It was a major success! Special shout out to the art students at WAIS (and the teachers who organized!) for volunteering to make the Fall Festival amazing! These volunteer opportunities help to grow the Moral Compass of our students.
Environmental Art at Woodview
Environmental Art at Woodview
Fourth grade students at Woodview Elementary School learned about Environmental Art and how artists can use materials found in nature to promote their Limitless Curiosity. Props to art teacher Stephanie Black for thinking outside the box on this exciting activity!
PD Collaborations
PD Collaborations
Our fall professional development day made for ample opportunity to exercise the departments Collaborative Spirit. Not only did art teachers work together to address curricular needs, but they also spent time planning our big department event in the Spring, Create Fest!
You're the OAT
You're the OAT
SBISD has OUTSTANDING Art Teachers! It was a blast celebrating the teachers who earned this remarkable distinction last school year. We cannot wait to see the outstanding things the Art Dept does to promote the artistic development of Every Child in SBISD!
A Win for One is a Win for ALL!
A Win for One is a Win for ALL!
Congratulations to Stratford student, Yeo Jin Lee, who won FIRST PLACE in the Houston Mayor's Art Scholarship Contest. Competition for this one was fierce and there were many distinguished works submitted by SBISD students. We are so proud of all the students who submitted work and thankful for the art teachers who promote the Collective Greatness of our artists by opening doors to opportunities like this one.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Professional Learning Opportunities
Tips from The Art of Education
Tips from The Art of Education
50 Fresh Call and Responses for the Art Room Article
Keeping Organized in the Art Room Video Series
All Levels
Where? - Allen, Texas
When? - November 16-19
The deadline for registration reimbursement has passed.
November Sharing Sessions:
November Sharing Sessions:
11/28 Secondary Sharing Sessions: Landrum (MS) and Northbrook (HS)
11/30 Elementary Sharing Session: Hunters Creek
Agenda
Those who attended will share from a favorite workshop at TAEA Conference
Contest Deadlines and Reminders
Lesson Sharing
High School VASE
High School VASE
Academically eligible high school students in grades 9-12 from throughout Texas can participate in VASE, entered by teachers who are members in good standing with TAEA. Teachers/sponsors register and set up a teacher page that provides important dates, payment information, event documents, and feedback opportunities. District Arts Administrators can also set up an Admin page. Each student can submit a maximum of two art entries.
Add/Delete: 01/24/24
Event Date: 02/24/24
Event Location: Cinco Ranch Hs 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, Tx 77494
High School Mug Project
High School Mug Project
The Visual Arts Department has been tasked with creating an original gift for members of The SBISD Board of Trustees during National Board Appreciation Month (January). Each High School will lead students to create two original mugs to donate to this initiative. Supplies were provided at the Sharing Session on October 6th.
All mugs are due to Lindsay in December before you leave for Winter Break.
CREATIVE and BIG (and functional) is the idea for this project. (no tiny mugs!)
Scholastic Art and Writing
Scholastic Art and Writing
Registration for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is now open to 7th-12th grade students! The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were founded in 1923 and, for more than a century, have inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. All entries are first considered regionally for Gold Key, Silver Key, Honorable Mention, American Voices Nominee, and American Visions Nominee awards. These are presented to students along with celebration ceremonies and exhibitions in each region. More information about this contest will be shared at our Sharing Sessions.
The December 1 deadline is approaching FAST!
Pearl Fincher MFA Student Art Contest
Pearl Fincher MFA Student Art Contest
The purpose of the annual Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Student Art Contest and Juried Exhibition is to recognize the artistic achievements of our area students and to increase community involvement in the museum. The Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 1-12 in public (districts listed below), private, and home schools.
All winning entrants will receive awards appropriate to their grade level. Winning art may be used in print materials and displayed at the discretion of the museum. However, winning art will be returned to the student following the culmination of contest events.
Art in the Middle (Bayou City Arts Fest)
Art in the Middle (Bayou City Arts Fest)
The Middle School Art Competition (MSAC) at The Bayou City Art Festival is an education initiative presented by Art Colony Association for students in grades 5 -8 from Houston area private schools, charter schools, and public independent school districts.
The contest offers middle school students the opportunity to participate in a 2-D juried competition, have their art displayed in public, interact with working artist and win prizes for themselves and their school's art program.
Art Colony Association provides middle/intermediate school students an opportunity to participate in the 2024 competition and gain exposure to people who share their love of art. This could be a launch of something bright and colorful fine arts careers.
PTA Reflections Contest
PTA Reflections Contest
PTA is kicking off their annual Reflections Contest. Connect with your campus PTA Reflections representative to get details about this opportunity.
Don't have a PTA? No Problem! Click Here!
HLSR School Art Program
HLSR School Art Program
There are lots of ways to get involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program:
Art Competition
Quick Draw
Graphic Design Contest
and more!
Texas Parks and Wildlife Fish Art Contest
Texas Parks and Wildlife Fish Art Contest
The Fish Art Contest sparks the imaginations of students and provides valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas' aquatic resources. Art, science, and creative writing foster a connection to the outdoors and inspire the next generation of stewards.
From the Curators at the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum (AYAM)
From the Curators at the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum (AYAM)
Student Art Display Opportunties
Student Art Display Opportunties
We are looking for student artwork to put on display at the museum for the following months:
Feb- any theme, due Feb 23
Apr- any theme, due Apr 26
Pennies for Pictures
Pennies for Pictures
Help AYAM raise money to bring a traveling exhibition to the museum! Dana has created a container for you to collect change on your campus for this exciting opportunity! There are prizes for the campuses that collect the most change! Start collecting your pennies today!
Art Auction and Teacher Showcase
Art Auction and Teacher Showcase
Another way to support our district art museum is to participate in either the Art Auction or the Teacher Art Show (or both!)
Announcements and Reminders
Announcements and Reminders
Have Something to Share?
Have Something to Share?
Send your events and announcements to The Communications Department!
TAEA Conference
TAEA Conference
Registration opens on September 5th! Sign up for Early Bird if you want to be reimbursed for your registration fee.
Due Oct. 1 to lindsay.ripley@springbranchisd.com
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