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published periodically and intends to provide you with current, important
information from the field of Arts Learning and to support vital,
substantive arts learning throughout the State. Please feel free to send
your comments and requests for content information. We look forward to
serving your arts learning interests and needs.
New Funding Opportunities from ACA!
Partners in
Arts Learning
Providing arts learning experiences to broaden, deepen and diversify a
community’s relationship with arts organizations by engaging children,
families and neighborhoods. The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased
to introduce a new pilot program for arts organizations. This grant
supports programs that enhance the quality and access to arts based
learning opportunities. Particular interest and support is given to
projects that are sustainable, collaborative, create partnerships with one
or multiple local school and community-based organizations and provide
direct participation and access to quality arts experiences for
participants and community at large and may also focus on or contain
elements of professional
Deadline: November 1, 2007. Project
must take place within July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Project applications
can take advantage of projects already in progress after July 1, 2007;
projects must be completed by June 30, 2008. For more information contact,
Mandy Buscas Arts Learning Director Arizona Commission on the Arts
mbuscas@azarts.gov, 602-771-6525.
Arizona Arts Education
Collaborative
Arizona
Viewpoints Collaborative developed between efforts from several Valley
institutions including: Tempe Center for the Arts, Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art, the Arizona State University Art Museum and Art
Education Department. The Arizona Viewpoints Collaborative's objective is
to share information about a valuable and easily accessible tool for art
educators, an exercise called Viewpoints, Exploring How You Understand
Art. Through the Viewpoints exercise, participants learn about their own
and other's alternative viewpoints. The research behind Viewpoints draws
on a theory by Michael Parsons. The original Viewpoints exercise was
created by Dr. Faith Clover and Dr. Mary Erickson for the J. Paul Getty
Trust's ArtsEdNet, an online educational resource. For more information
visit
http://www.azviewpoints.com/
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Annual Independent School Institute:
Educating the Leaders
of Tomorrow
Examine the everyday challenges and implications of strategic and
instructional leadership with top researchers in the field. Understand how
independent school leaders can use these findings to better educate their
students. November 11–14, 2007.
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe/principals/programs/ind_school.html
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PTA Start the Art
Week
Advocate for the arts in your school. The Parent Teacher Association site
offers information on supporting the arts. PTA believes that all children
deserve a quality arts education. An arts education enhances a student's
intellectual, personal and social development. Register online and
receive a free Start the Art Toolkit.
http://www.pta.org/local_leadership_subprogram_1181754612156.html
Pennsylvania Arts
Education Association Organizes Local Letter Writing to Support the Arts
Elementary
art teachers in Pennsylvania are inviting teachers and parents to pen
notes to federal legislators describing how the arts have made a
difference in their lives or the lives of their children. For the full
story
CLICK HERE
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Step into Arts
Learning - New Grant Program from ACA
A new pilot artist residency program intended to introduce schools and
communities that have not received funding assistance from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts in the past 3 years, with particular interest and
support provided for rural and underserved student populations. The
program provides funds and technical assistance resources for the design
and presentation of standards based arts education programs by teaching
artists. These grant dollars are structured with $1,200 for a mini
program and $2,000 for a full program to cover fees for guest artists to
present an artist in residence program, conduct professional development
for classroom teachers or out-of-school program staff, present a community
event and funds for supplies and travel. There is no cash match required
of the applicant. For more information on the Step into Arts Learning
grant
CLICK HERE
Partners in Arts
Learning - New Grant Program from ACA
Providing arts learning experiences to broaden, deepen and diversify a
community’s relationship with arts organizations by engaging children,
families and neighborhoods. The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased
to introduce a new pilot program for arts organizations. This grant
supports programs that enhance the quality and access to arts based
learning opportunities. Particular interest and support is given to
projects that are sustainable, collaborative, create partnerships with one
or multiple local school and community-based organizations and provide
direct participation and access to quality arts experiences for
participants and community at large and may also focus on or contain
elements of professional Deadline: November 1,
2007. Project must take place within July 1, 2007 – June 30,
2008. Project applications can take advantage of projects already in
progress after July 1, 2007; projects must be completed by June 30, 2008.
For more information contact, Mandy Buscas Arts Learning Director Arizona
Commission on the Arts
mbuscas@azarts.gov, 602-771-6525.
For more information on Partners in Arts Learning
CLICK HERE
Surdna Arts
Teachers Fellowship
The Surdna Foundation invites arts teachers from specialized, public arts
high schools to apply for funding for artistic development through its
Arts Teachers Fellowship Program. The program offers teachers the
opportunity to immerse themselves in their own creative work, interact
with other professional artists, and stay current with new practices.
LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2007.
http://www.surdna.org/usr_doc/ATFApplication07.pdf
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National Youth Art
Competition
The Grand Canyon State Games Art Contest fosters healthy competition,
provides a sense of accomplishment to all participants, and encourages
individual creativity and original expression.
The Fulton Homes Grand Canyon State Games Art Contest presented by APS and
sponsored by Ottawa University promotes creativity through art as an
effective method for youth across the nation to express their dreams and
ideas for a successful life and a better community.
Deadline to submit artwork 5:00pm, October 27,
2007.
http://www.gcsg.org/events/art_contest/index.html
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City of Phoenix
Outstanding Young Man/Woman of the Year
Sponsored
by the Phoenix Youth and Education Commission. This program recognizes
and honors the outstanding achievements of young people, enhances the
perception of youth and raises community awareness of the positive
contributions of youth. Applications must be postmarked or received
electronically by 5:00 p.m. on November 21,
2007. Contact the Youth and Education Programs Office at
602-495-0314 for more information, or visit
http://phoenix.gov/CALENDAR/yngaward.html
Jack Peterson Scholarship Award
The Jack Peterson Scholarship Award to provide an annual scholarship to be
presented to a worthy Arizona high school senior dedicated to a career in
the education of young people.
The completed application form and all related materials must be received
on or before October 26, 2007.
http://www.azsba.org/asba/peterson.pdf
NSBA and Kennedy
Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Seek Outstanding School Board
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Kennedy Center
Alliance for Arts Education Network (KCAAEN) are seeking nominations for a
local school board that has demonstrated outstanding support of the arts
in education. The award, which has been presented annually since 1988,
recognizes a school board that has demonstrated commitment to high-quality
arts education. The winning district, announced during NSBA's Annual
Conference in Orlando, will receive a plaque and a cash award of $10,000
to be used for the arts education program in the district. One nominee
from each state will be considered, and nominations are accepted from the
state school boards association or the state arts alliance, or the
association and alliance jointly. Nominations
will be accepted through December 3, 2007.
http://www.nsba.org/site/doc.asp?TRACKID=&VID=2&CID=90&DID=41517
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YouTube Offers Free
YouTube Channel for Nonprofit Organizations
YouTube's 2007/2008 Clinton Global Initiative commitment enables nonprofit
organizations that register for the program to receive a free nonprofit
specific YouTube channel where they can upload footage of their work,
public service announcements, calls to action and more. Nonprofits can
apply for a nonprofit channel type by going to
www.youtube.com/nonprofits and
filling out a short application, which will be processed by our grants
team. This page will also contain information on how to take advantage of
this new channel type, as well as some tips for how to use YouTube
effectively for advocacy and fundraising.
Summit High School
Seeking Part-Time Art Teacher
Summit High School seeks talented and creative Art Teacher to lead a
diversified high school arts program including painting, drawing,
sculpture and Yearbook. Currently, a part-time position is available with
potential for full time employment with competitive salary and benefits.
Ideal candidate loves to teach, is innovative and has experience working
with high school student population. Teacher must have a valid Fingerprint
Clearance Card and be certified or highly qualified to teach Visual
Arts pursuant to Arizona State Standards. To apply, e-mail your resume and
cover letter to
christina.enriquez@leonagroup.com
or call 602-258-8959
for more information.
Arizona Student Film
Festival
The Phoenix Film Festival encourages students to enter this growing
activity by choosing the top film entries to showcase at the Arizona
Student Film Festival and the Phoenix Film Festival. Divisions include:
Anti-tobacco PSA, Microshort, Short. Deadline
to submit films is December 13th. Complete rues and
entry forms are available online.
www.azstudentfilmfestival.com
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National Assessment
of Educational Progress Results
The results are in from the 2007 National Assessment of Educational
Progress in reading and mathematics at the 4th and 8th grade levels.
Approximately 700,000 students participated in the assessments in all
fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Department of Defense
schools. The scores are reported in two ways: scale scores that range
from zero to 500, and achievement levels for basic, proficient, and
advanced performance. More information, including performance levels and
state trends are online.
http://nces.ed.gov/whatsnew/commissioner/remarks2007/9_25_2007.asp
Arts Education’s
Recommendations For No Child Left Behind
The reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) provides an
opportunity for arts education advocates to inform their elected officials
in Congress about the academic and social value of arts education for all
students, and why it is so important to support arts education in the
reauthorization of the law. On Wednesday, September 12, 2007, the Arts
Education Working Group, a coalition of national arts and arts education
advocacy organizations, released their legislative recommendations for the
reauthorizations of NCLB, because research has shown that arts education
has suffered as a result of the focus on mathematics and reading in NCLB.
The Working Group continues to work with House and Senate committee staff
to incorporate these recommendations into the reauthorization drafts.
http://www.artsusa.org/services/arts_education/arts_education_015.asp
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Project Based
Learning Handbook
The BIE Project Based Learning Handbook is designed to guide, support
and coach middle and high school teachers as they conceive, plan, and
conduct projects. It explains each phase of a successful,
standards-focused project, from devising a project idea to reflecting on
the outcomes of a project.
http://www.bie.org/index.php/site/PBL/pbl_handbook/intro.php
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ACA Panelist
Nomination Form
Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Panelist for the Arizona
Commission on the Arts? Or, are you interested in nominating someone you
think could make a valuable contribution to the panel process?
Click here to download the new Volunteer
Panelist Nomination Form and Instructions.
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Conversations
Across Culture: Community Arts Education, Exploring Possibilities
The Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation, The Program in Art and
Art Education at Teachers College Columbia University presents
Conversations Across Culture: Community Arts Education, Exploring
Possibilities on November 9 and 10.
In recent years we have seen a rapid growth in the development of
Community Arts programming in after-school and out-of-school settings. In
response, the conference will provide a forum for conversations exploring
how the arts engage people in meaningful experiences. Friday, November
9th and Saturday, November 10th 9 am – 5 pm.
http://www.tc.edu/ceoi/communityarts
2007 Conference for
Community Arts Education
The National Guild will be holding the 70th Annual National Conference in
downtown Los Angeles from November 7-10, 2007.
Designed specifically for community arts education leaders, the conference
meets the networking and professional development needs of executive
directors, trustees, program directors, and arts administrators. The
program includes in-depth institutes, plenary sessions, site visits,
networking events, and more than three dozen workshops, roundtables and
panel sessions. In addition, there is currently a call for students to
participate in performance showcases, which allow individuals to gain
professional recognition for advancements in quality arts education. (Source: CAC Newsletter)
http://www.communityartsed.org/
2007 Afterschool
Conference
Presented by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence. Saturday,
October 20, 2006, Mesa Convention
Center. Participate in over 30 best practice workshops including site
management, arts and literacy, behavior management, program evaluation and
more. Scholarships are available. For more information visit
www.azafterschool.org
31st Annual Southwest
Arts Conference (SWAC)
Save the Date - January 25th, 2008
New feature this year, look for an Arts Learning Track throughout the day
designed especially for arts educators.
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