From Argy.Nestor at maine.gov Tue May 6 17:20:03 2008 From: Argy.Nestor at maine.gov (Argy Nestor) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 17:20:03 -0400 Subject: [DOE-Arts] Arts Education Newsletter #33 Message-ID: <5D9FB91E-37D9-4E7F-A209-E6B3847520D0@maine.gov> HAPPY MAY!!!! Below you will find the link to the Arts Ed Newsletter #33. Thank you to everyone who has sent information to be included. Please be sure and read the three pages of the newsletter, some of the information is timely for this week. Two pieces are: The Borromeo String Quartet tickets for this Thursday, May 8th performance at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, are still available for only $10, student price. Governor Baldacci is seeking a Maine band to participate in the Independence Day Parade in 2009. Please contact Commissioner Gendron's assistant, Tammy Morrill at tammy.morrill at maine.gov. You can find information in the newsletter. Newsletter #33: http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/newsletter/artsed33.pdf More information that did not make it to the newsletter... This s another grant opportunity I just received with a due date of May 30th: http://www.nea.gov/Grants/apply/RFP/LITAAssessment.pdf Funds available for teachers interested in participating in the National Board Certification process. Funding is available to pay for the $1250.00 fee. Funding is on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Ellen Holmes at ellen.holmes at maine.gov or at 624-6979 for more information. Opportunities for your students in the youngARTS program: http://www.youngARTS.org/Programs/youngARTS%20Program Leadership opportunity in Visual Arts Education: National Art Education Distinguished Fellows Institute. Great opportunity with nationally recognized experts in Visual Arts Education, happening in Maine. July 18-25th. For more information please go to: http://www.bridgescreate.com/house/nat_art_ed.html or contact Barbara Bridges at bbrideges at bemidjistate.edu or call 612-845-0416 If you are attending the All-State Music Festival next week in Orono, have a great festival... I'll see you there! Make it a great May, 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 http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/doe-arts/attachments/20080506/15ec5d14/attachment.html From Argy.Nestor at maine.gov Tue May 6 23:12:30 2008 From: Argy.Nestor at maine.gov (Argy Nestor) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 23:12:30 -0400 Subject: [DOE-Arts] ARTS Newsletter #33 plus changes Message-ID: <66DDF91D-591D-4753-9821-6DB46D2995C1@maine.gov> I am sorry for the mistake but the link in the first email for the Arts Newsletter #33 is incorrect. Here is the CORRECT LINK for the ARTS EDUCATION NEWSLETTER #33. http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/newsletter/artsed33.pdf Also, passing this information on to you, not sure what it means but I did include information in the email about the Young Arts program. This was passed on from a teacher who checked the link out... [ http://www.youngARTS.org/Programs/youngARTS%20Program ]MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.youngarts.org" claiming to be http://www.youngAMailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.youngarts.org" claiming to be RTS.org/Programs/youngARTS%20Program 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 http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.informe.org/pipermail/doe-arts/attachments/20080506/3087f5df/attachment.html From Argy.Nestor at maine.gov Thu May 22 10:10:56 2008 From: Argy.Nestor at maine.gov (Argy Nestor) Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 10:10:56 -0400 Subject: [DOE-Arts] Arts Newsletter #34 Message-ID: <164C4604-8F97-41E2-8D42-12DC1CBC0CEA@maine.gov> The wonderful smell of the lilacs in front of the Blaine House in Augusta reminds me that the end of the school year for Maine schools is just around the corner. I do miss all the busy end of year activities and hope you are enjoying them! It is a wonderful time to engage students in arts education! You can access Arts Ed Newsletter #34 at this link: http:// www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/newsletter/artsed34.pdf This just arrived from Tracy Quimby. Victoria Mansion is turning 150 and you are invited to join in the celebration. Free lecture at USM Library: May 30th, Free Festival Day at the mansion: May 31st. See attached .pdf for details of the events. 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