[DOE-Arts] Arts Education Newsletter #33

[Argy Nestor]

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/	






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