[DOE-Arts] ARTS EDUCATION NEWSLETTER #25
Argy Nestor
argy.nestor at maine.gov
Tue Jan 15 12:40:18 EST 2008

ARTS NEWSLETTER # 25 – 15 January 2008
GREETINGS FROM ARGY’S CUBBY with a view of the STATE HOUSE DOME at
the Department of Education
ARTS NEWS
This week’s news is plentiful! I hope you are enjoying the snowy
winter! Thank you to all of you that sent me information! Welcome
to the many new newsletter subscribers!
DOE ARTS EDUCATION WEBSITE
Please check out the arts education web page on the Department of
Education website at http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/
NEWSLETTER
WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO! This edition of the newsletter is going to 614
readers, an increase of 19 from the last newsletter. As promised the
600th subscriber is receiving a prize. Congratulations CAROL
WALDRON! And a big THANK YOU to Darrell Bulmer from the Maine Arts
Commission who mentioned the arts ed newsletter in the MAC newsletter
inviting people to subscribe. Back issues are located at http://
mailman.informe.org/pipermail/doe-arts/
If you know of someone who would like to receive the newsletter
please have them email me at: argy.nestor at maine.gov
MAINE ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION
Creative students in an idea filled environment charged with
excitement! On Monday, January 7th I attended an outstanding Career
in the Arts Day sponsored by Maine Alliance for Arts Education. One
hundred and thirty six students and their teachers from fifteen high
schools and two middle schools from three counties attended the Arts
and Technology conference at UMaine. The keynote address was given by
Linda Nelson, founding Executive Director for Opera House Arts at the
1912 Stonington Opera House. Workshop sessions included 3D Modeling,
Character Animation, Commercial Photography, Digital Art/Film,
Documentary Films, New Media Arts, Radio Host, Theater Technology,
Theater/Web Design, and Video Game Design. It was a success!
MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
The talent search is on once again for “The Best High School Rock
Band in the State of Maine.” The 24th Annual Reindeer Rock-Off is
open to original high school bands from across the state. Deadline
for registration is February 22nd.
The winning band will receive $1000.00 plus recording studio time
from Tonezone. For more information and a registration packet please
contact Reindeer at 857-9002 or email events at reindeergroup.org
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
· Maine Band Directors’ Forum will take place on Sunday,
January 20th at 2:00 PM at Bowdoin College, Room 106, Bannister
located in the back end of the chapel. For more information please
contact John Morneau at jmorneau at u74.k12.e.us
Interested in a session on using Garage Band? Music teacher Roger
Whitney from Wiscasset is a top notch educator who is willing to
conduct an after school or workshop day session for you. If
interested please contact Roger at 882-7767 or
rwhitney at wiscasset.k12.me.us
2008 MENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE, APRIL, 9-13, 2008, MILWAUKEE, WI –
For more information please go to http://www.menc.org/connect/conf/
wi08/wi08.html
The Maine Kantele Institute will be held at Southern Maine Community
College August 3-9th. The course offers 4.5 CEUs (45 hours) from
USM. For more information please go to http://www.kantelelaulu.com or
contact Sarah_Cummings-Ridge at msad51.org
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ART TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Cabot Mill Gallery and Studio in Brunswick is offering several
classes for adults. During February School Vacation Week several
classes are being offered for students. To learn more about their
offerings please go to cabotgallery at suscom-maine.net
Art Talk Gardiner is a series on Sunday’s, 4-5:30, sponsored by
Gardiner Savings Bank of Maine and organized by Artdogs. The first
session is on January 27th presented by watercolorist John Carnew and
entitled: “A brief overview of the History of Watercolor and
influences on his work.” For more information please contact Karen
Adrienne at karenadrien at yahoo.com
BAY CHAMBER CONCERTS
On Sunday, February 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM join Libana at the Rockport
Opera House for a community sing. Libana is a women's world music
ensemble based in Boston. During the workshop, participants will
learn rounds and chants from many cultures around the world. Open to
all levels. To participate, call the bay Chamber Concerts box office
at 207-236-2823. Tickets are $10 for individuals and $20 for
families. Educational group rates are available. Libana will appear
in concert at the Camden Opera House at 7:30 p.m., February 9. For
more information please go to http://www.baychamberconcerts.org/
index.cfm
Next Generation Youth Chamber Music Program – One week for Maine
residents, 11-20 years old. Participants are selected by audition
for wind, string, brass, piano and vocal applicants and pre-formed
ensemble groups. Application deadline is February 1st. The program
takes place August 11-15th. Please contact Allison Lakin, 236-2823
for more information.
Young Stars of Maine Prize Program – Serious Maine residents, ages
12-25 are eligible to apply for a music prize of $1000.00. The six
classical prizes cover solo voice, piano, woodwinds, brass, string
and chamber music ensembles; the jazz prize is open to solo musicians
or ensembles. Application deadline is May 9th. Please contact
Allison Lakin, 236-2823 for more information.
FUNDING
New Arts Education Grant Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Education announced a new Professional
Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) grant competition. Local
education agencies are eligible to apply, in partnership with local
non-profits, museums, arts education associations, theaters,
libraries, and community or faith-based organizations. The grants are
estimated to be about $200,000 per year, for up to four years. They
will be awarding about 30 grants and the deadline for Intent to Apply
is February 11 and deadline for Applications is February 29, 2008.
The awardees will be announced in the early summer. For further
information please go to
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-
forecast.html#chart5
At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals
for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These
ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, who are
called Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund. For more
information please go to www.donorchoose.org
RECOGNIZE ARTS EDUCATORS
· MAAE has extended the deadline for the Arts Education Awards
Nominations. Deadline is January 18th. For more information please
go to http://www.maineartseducation.org/
· The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher
Initiative is accepting nominations for 2008 American Stars of
Teaching until March 31. Parents, students, colleagues, school
administrators and others can
nominate an exemplary teacher who they believe has the
qualities to be
an American Star of Teaching. To nominate a teacher
please go to
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html
UPCOMING EVENTS
District III Music High School Festival at Cony High School,
Saturday, January 26th, 3:00. You can purchase tickets at the door
for $4.00.
Midcoast Symphony Concert, Lewiston, Saturday, January 19th, 7:30 and
Topsham, Sunday, January 20th, 2:30. 21 and under admitted free,
$14.00. For more information please go to http://
www.midcoastsymphony.org
GREAT WEBSITE
Please check out this amazing website that Sheila Bohlin sent called
ARTNATOMY http://www.artnatomia.net/uk/artnatomy.html
LEARNING AND GIVING
Free Rice
How to Play:
Click on the answer that best defines the word
If you get it right, you get a harder word. If wrong, you get an
easier word.
For each word you get right, we donate 20 grains of rice to the
United Nations World Food Program.
For more information please go to www.freerice.com
KOREAN STUDIES FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS
An opportunity for 100 grades 6-12 social studies teachers and
administrators to participate in a 12 day all expenses paid workshop
in Korea. The deadline for applications is February 22nd. For more
information and the application please go to http://www.iie.org/ksw
or call 1-800-270-4317.
QUOTE OF THE NEWSLETTER
“Some people think music education is a privilege, but I think
it’s essential to being human.”
- Jewel – singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist
Make it a great day,
Argy
Argy Nestor
Visual and Performing Arts Specialist
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6825
fax: 207-624-6821
argy.nestor at maine.gov
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