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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
ARIZONA
COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS
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2018 Joint Arts Education Conference
November 13, 2018 | Tucson
Every two years, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona Department of Education co-host a Joint Arts Education Conference (JAEC) with arts educators from all disciplines. This year, the co-hosts have enlisted a highly qualified cohort of experts on creative youth engagement strategies to lead the planning and presentation of JAEC.
Composed entirely of young people from throughout the state, ages 15-18, the JAEC Youth Advisory Board is guiding Arts Commission and Department of Education staff in a collaborative effort to provide Arizona educators, administrators, and teaching artists an opportunity to explore the potential of student-centered learning and develop culturally responsive curriculum.
Conference attendees will acquire new tools and knowledge to support the creation of programs rooted in the principles of creative youth development (CYD), a recent term for a longstanding theory of practice that integrates creative skill-building, inquiry, and expression with positive youth development principles.
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Register Now
Registration is now open! The 2018 Joint Arts Education Conference will be held the day before and at the same location as the Arizona Department of Education’s
ESSA Conference
(formerly known as the Title I MEGA Conference). Those interested in attending both conferences can bundle their registrations and save!
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Join the Conversation
Not ready to register just yet? RSVP below to have conference news and reminders delivered directly to your email inbox! You can also follow JAEC on Facebook for conference updates and conversation.
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2019 Arizona Poetry Out Loud: School Registration Now Open
Register closes Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Registration is now open for 2019 Arizona Poetry Out Loud. Teachers who would like to participate register themselves for the program. Once registered, each participating teacher/school site receives a toolkit, which includes a program guide to help teach recitation and performance and a DVD and companion guide for learning recitation—free of charge.
Poetry Out Loud seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry – recitation and performance. The program builds on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the immense popularity of rap music among youth. Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class. Through Poetry Out Loud, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage.
Participating teachers receive free multimedia curriculum materials – a poetry anthology, audio guide, teachers’ guide, posters and comprehensive website (www.poetryoutloud.org) all aligned to national standards – augmenting their regular poetry curriculum with poetry recitation and a classroom-level competition. School-level recitation champions compete to advance to the regional, state and then national levels.
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Let the Celebration Begin! National Arts in Education Week
September 9-15, 2018
National Arts in Education Week celebrates the transformative power of the arts in education and its impact on all students. During the week, Americans for the Arts will share content related to the impact of the arts on student success and help guide this national conversation through social media — including a series of Twitter chats. Join and follow the conversation online with
#BecauseOfArtsEd.
New Arts Education Report and Data Exploration Tool
To kick-off Arts in Education Week on Monday, September 10, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona Department of Education will publish a new report and data exploration tool featuring the latest research on arts education access and participation in Arizona schools! Check out the
Arts Commission website on Monday morning!
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal
Submissions Due: October 1, 2018
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting nominations for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This year, IMLS is particularly interested in library or museum programs that enhance services for veterans and military families, sustain growth opportunities for diverse youth and young professionals, or provide assistance to diverse youth, families, or seniors.
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CMA Foundation’s New Campaign to Share the Benefits and Impact of Music Education
The national “It Starts With M.E.” campaign — officially launched at CMA Fest and broadcast on national television — seeks to raise awareness of the value of music education and start a conversation through personal narratives shared via social media. The CMA Foundation invites those interested in joining the campaign to use the hashtag #itstartswithME to share their experiences of how music has influenced their lives.
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Digital International Teaching Artists Conference to be Livestreamed
September 13-15, 2018 | Online
Held in partnership with Carnegie Hall, DreamYard, and Lincoln Center Education, this conference brings together teaching artists, organizations, funders, researchers and other leaders to explore key issues of participatory arts practice. Individuals and organizations across the world who are not able to attend can join the ITAC4 Digital Conference and participate online through a livestream of plenary sessions, curated interviews and conversations, and special web-only content.
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2018 National Dance Education Organization Conference
October 4-7, 2018 | San Diego, CA
Join NDEO for their 20th annual National Conference to advance the NDEO Priorities for Dance Education:
connect the field, build knowledge, and cultivate leadership. Held annually in the fall, the NDEO National Conference includes three full days of over 250 workshops, master classes, panel and paper presentations, social events, and performances. A full day of pre-conference intensives precedes the official start of conference.
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NAEA/AAMD Symposium: Impact of Art Museum Programs on Students Research Initiative
October 13, 2018 | Detroit, MI
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) join for a one-day symposium in Detroit on October 13 exploring the impact of single-visit art museum visits on school children as reported through their Impact of Art Museum Programs on Students Research Initiative. This investigation assessed qualitatively and quantitatively the cognitive, affective, social, and other instrumental outcomes, resulting from single-visit, guided school programs.
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2018 GIA Conference: “Race, Space and Place”
October 21-24, 2018 | Oakland, CA
Grantmakers in the Arts welcomes you to Oakland, home to vibrant creatives, diverse communities, and a heritage of activism. At this rich time, Oakland – home to artists, immigrants, and newcomers for generations – explores its histories of resistance and empowerment with a future that celebrates roots, creativity, the power of stories, and the essential desire for belonging. Engage with colleagues at the GIA Conference to be inspired by the people and culture of Oakland.
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College Board Forum 2018
October 22-24, 2018 | Dallas, TX
The College Board Forum brings together professionals and thought leaders from across disciplines to address access and success issues that challenge—and inspire—educators at all levels and in all professions. An annual gathering of professionals from across K–12, higher education, and college access professions, Forum offers speakers, networking opportunities, and sessions and workshops led by experienced colleagues.
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Arts Schools Network Annual Conference 2018: Arts in Motion
October 23-26, 2018 | Orange County, CA
Hosted by Orange County School of the Arts, the 2018 ASN Conference will focus on connecting arts education leaders with professional master artists, industry leaders, and active change-makers in the arts and education fields. Arts in Motion will feature engaging discussion forums and diverse, topic-specific sessions; exclusive tours of renowned arts and educational institutions; master classes with esteemed industry professionals; and inspiring student showcases celebrating the intersection of dance and the Silver Screen.
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New U.S. Department of Education Report Shares Findings from Arts Education Initiatives
A recent Art Works blog post, from the National Endowment for the Arts, highlights a selection of research studies that suggest that the arts in education positively contribute to student development and success. The findings from two Investing in Innovation Fund education projects reveal positive effects in social-emotional learning for students with special needs and gains in arts achievement for students receiving instruction from arts educators participating in professional development.
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Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants
Cycle B Deadline: October 4, 2018*
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support partnerships that foster meaningful arts learning experiences in a variety of community settings for learners of any age. Community/social service organizations or governmental entities partnered with arts organizations or professional teaching artists are eligible to apply.
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Arts Learning Collaboration Grants
Cycle B Deadline: October 4, 2018*
Arts Learning Collaboration Grants enhance the work of school-based arts teaching and learning programs through collaborative projects taking place in-school (during regular school hours), after-school, or during summer/inter-session and in-services.
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* Program Update Reminder
A planned Cycle C application deadline was listed in previous versions of the grant guidelines for
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and
Arts Learning Collaboration Grants, as well as on the Arts Commission’s website and newsletters. Based on feedback from potential applicants and analysis of recent trends, the third application cycle has been cancelled and the deadline for Cycle B pushed back to October 4, 2018.
Those who had planned to apply in Cycle C are advised to apply in Cycle B instead.
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RESEARCH: Art Works Grant
National Endowment for the Arts
Step 1 Deadline: October 9, 2018
This NEA grant program provides funding for projects that investigate the value and impact of the arts for individuals and communities, with 2019 projects focusing across topic areas and on experimental or quasi-experimental design methods.
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Grant Opportunities Available for Museums
Deadlines: Nov 1, Dec 14, 2018
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications in five existing programs, as well as in a new program designed to support small museums with projects ranging from community partnerships to expanding access to resources.
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artslearning@azarts.gov
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about our programs and services at the Arizona Commission on the Arts, visit
www.azarts.gov
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ARTS LEARNING STAFF
Elisa Radcliffe
Arts Learning Manager
Anastasia Freyermuth
Arts Learning and Grants Coordinator
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AZArts Learning News is published monthly by the Arizona Commission on the Arts
To request this or any other agency publication in an alternative format, contact the
Arizona Commission on the Arts at (602) 771-6501 |
info@azarts.gov
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IMAGINE AN
ARIZONA
WHERE EVERYONE
CAN PARTICIPATE IN AND EXPERIENCE THE
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Arizona Commission on the Arts | (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov | www.azarts.gov
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