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Creativity Conference October 27 - Register Now
Professional Development for Artists Who Teach Continues October 24
Upcoming Orientations for art$TART Partnership Grants
Fall Online Auction Coming Soon
Opportunities
Resources
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Creativity Conference October 27 – Register Now
http://nysaae.org/Syracuse-10-09.htm
Registration Deadline: October 19th
Register here
Scholarships available – click here
Creative education will be the focus of a day-long regional conference, "Creativity and Other Boundless Resources for Recession-Era Education," at the Syracuse University Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center on October 27.
The day's agenda includes: a keynote opening session with Fortune 500 advisor and Director of
Creative Leaps International,
John Cimino; a breakfast program focusing on preparing students for jobs in the local arts economy; three breakout program sessions with a variety of workshops focusing on art-in-education programming, planning, execution, and evaluation;a luncheon program honoring Syracuse City Schools' Field Coordinator for Fine Arts Carol Terry; and, of course, networking opportunities.
Workshops include sessions on successful collaborations among art teachers and teaching artists, arts inclusion programming to reach all learners, finding resources, evaluating success in arts partnerships, 21st-century skills in the creative classroom and more.
Classroom teachers,special area teachers, school administrators, artists,cultural organization administrators, parents - anyone interested in achievement and learning for all students will gain insight and strategies on infusing and enriching the curriculum in all subject areas through the arts. Both newcomers and veterans will gain new techniques and find new resources for the planning, execution and evaluation of arts in ed programs.
PAE is partnering with the New York State Alliance for Arts Education (NYSAAE) and Empire State Partnerships (ESP) to present the conference.
Professional Development for Artists Who Teach Continues October 24
The second session of the 2009-10 Artist Educator Workshop Series is coming up. On October 24 from 9 am until 12 pm, artists who work in educational settings (or would like to) can further their knowledge and understanding of issues in Learning Development. Creating successful designs for activities and sequences of creative engagement requires taking into account the age, stage, ability, perspective, and orientation of learners.
This is the second of seven Saturday morning sessions that began in September and will run through May. (
See notes from the September 24 session.) All sessions are designed to be highly participatory and practical, and provide essential skills for artists engaged in classroom or community settings. Individual sessions are $10; advance enrollment for the series is $50. At-the-door registration is $15. Sessions meet at the PAE office in Syracuse (
directions).You can find out more about the offerings and register at our
website, or call the office at 234.9911.
Upcoming Orientations for art$TART Partnership Grants
Thinking about applying for a grant to integrate the arts into the classroom? There are grant-writing orientation sessions in October in locations around Central New York to answer your questions and make it easier for you to apply. There will be orientations at Chittenango Middle School on Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm, at Morgan Road Elementary in Liverpool on Tuesday, October 20, also 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Check our website for directions and updates on locations near you. If you would like to attend any of these sessions, please RSVP to Sue by email or phone at 234-9911.
An
art$TART grant awards up to $3000 in funding for partnerships between teachers and teaching artists or cultural organizations that use an art form to teach to the
NYS Standards in any subject. Schools, teaching artists or cultural organizations can apply. There are many examples of successful partnerships on our
website– browse for inspiration and ideas. Applications are due
November 20th.
The application and guidelines are available at our
website. Questions? Contact Sue by
email or phone at 234-9911.
Second Annual Fall Online Auction Coming Soon
PAE will again be offering an exciting selection of entertainment, art, merchant services, vacation packages and other goodies in our upcoming online auction. It's an easy and fun way to get terrific bargains on a wide variety of hand-made clothing and housewares, theater and concert tickets, gift certificates and much more for gift-giving or for yourself. All proceeds go to support programs here at PAE.
The auction will open on November 14 and run until December 16, there will be a limited time to snap up the items you're looking for. Our last fall auction was a great success, with many generous donations from businesses and artists from around the state, and lots of bidders vying for the choicest items. Watch your mailbox for the early preview of our catalog. This is the only auction we'll be doing this program year, so don't miss your chance to bid.
You can participate by bidding when the auction opens, and also by offering something for our catalog. If you would like to donate a tax-deductible item or service for auction, or would like to become an auction sponsor, please contact Kristin Swift by
email or at 315.234.9911.
Opportunities
Arts Education State-wide Census
The New York State Alliance for Arts Education in collaboration with the New York State Education Department is conducting a state-wide census of Arts Education programming, opportunities, and resources of every public school in the State. The NYS Arts Education Survey will be distributed as part of the annual Basic Educational Data System (BEDS) survey. This is the first time Arts Education has been examined this closely in New York State via the BEDS program. The NYS Arts Education Survey will consist of a total of ten questions. The data collected will provide an improved view into Arts Education programming.
We encourage you to find out who in your building is responsible for the completion of the BEDS survey and offer your help in gathering complete and accurate information to the NYS-AES. Through your efforts, we can ensure the best possible outcomes from this project. The compiled information will become a valuable tool in future efforts advocating for Arts Education in New York State.
Resources
Free Tips for Working with New Media in the Classroom
Edutopia, the website of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, is offering advice to help you make the most of the latest technologies and innovative ways to use them with a new free resource: the PDF Ten Top Tips for Teaching with New Media http://www.edutopia.org/ten-top-tips . Full of succinct and practical ways to prepare students for 21st-century success, this guide will help you deliver the relevant and meaningful education all students deserve.
Americans for the Arts hosts Arts Ed Blog
30 arts education experts from around the country are blogging on Americans for the Arts’ new arts education blog and webpage: www.AmericansForTheArts.org/ArtsEducation. Our esteemed bloggers will be talking about steps each reader can take to ensure the children in their family, schools or community have access to a great arts education.
Our bloggers include members of the Arts Education Council of Americans for the Arts; Lucia Brawley, activist, actress, and writer for the Huffington Post; emerging leaders Jenna Lee and Kim Willey, both of Washington, DC; Mike Blakeslee from MENC; state advocacy leaders; state department of education staff; teaching artists; local program experts like our own Laura Reeder; and other folks from all over the country.
You can weigh in, offer your own opinions and present yourself as an expert for readers around the country. Solutions do not come from the top down—they come from peers, colleagues, friends, and fellows.
DeWitt Community Library hosts 11 local authors
The DeWitt Community Library is pleased to announce a special “Meet CNY Authors” book event on
Saturday, October 17, 2-4 pm. Join them for an afternoon of readings, self-publishing tips, and the opportunity to purchase the latest titles from a special group of 11 local authors. Door prizes and light refreshments. Registration is encouraged by calling the library at 446-3578 or go to
www.dewlib.org.
October is National Arts and Humanities Month
National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) is a coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. Held every October and coordinated by
Americans for the Arts, it is the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. Americans for the Arts offers:
- a toolkit to help make your own events happen
- an online map where you can list your event and see others’
- a chance to take action now through our e-advocacy center.
Also, thanks to efforts by Senator Jose Serrano of the 28th District in NY, October has been officially designated as Arts Education Month in the state of New York.