From argy.nestor at maine.gov Wed Jul 8 06:21:19 2009 From: argy.nestor at maine.gov (Argy Nestor) Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 06:21:19 -0400 Subject: [DOE-Arts] Happy July! Message-ID: <1F96CFFE-0942-4EC1-A562-CA6813B268FB@maine.gov> It seems like June just started and here it is July already! I hope your summer is going well and that you are getting some much deserved rest and having fun! I really appreciated the bright sunshine and blue sky during this past weekend. I just want to update you on some events and of course let you know of the latest blog posts since my last email on June 23rd. Be sure and check Upcoming events, Prof Dev and Student Opps, and Research. I hope you have had a chance to read the NAEP results. Even though it is a small sample and none from Maine it will give you a view of what is going on in arts education in the country. * Woven Voices- Read about York artist educator, Sarah Haskell and her amazing prayer flag project * Happy 4th of July- Strawberries my family picked, ate some, made some jam, froze some to enjoy come snow * CONGRATULATIONS Paul Faria- Maine Arts Commission marks Paul's 20 years of service * Dance and Music Together- Fascinating giant piano * Duo Piano Mozart Fugue for 2- Collaborating: 4 hands, 4 feet, 2 pianos * Art and Literacy- Elementary art teacher, Anne Kofler, shares art and literacy work * Arts Opportunities on iTunes- Learn how to access the arts education podcasts on iTunes * Heather Jansch, sculptor- See beautiful horse sculptures * Art Residency with Randy Fein- MSAD 44 artist residency Just a reminder that I am in the office all summer so I am available although busy. One of my summer goals was to start twittering and I am on my way. If you are on Twitter please let me know. I presented a session the end of June at the Adult Ed. conference, presenting at the National State Teacher of the Year conference at Point Lookout this week and on Sunday I am heading to Thomas College the 5 day Middle Level Education Institute. If you have a new email address with the change in district please be sure and send it to me so I can make the changes in the arts ed list- serve. Make it a great JULY, Argy Argy Nestor Visual and Performing Arts Specialist http://meartsed.wordpress.com/ 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/ From argy.nestor at maine.gov Mon Jul 20 22:09:49 2009 From: argy.nestor at maine.gov (Argy Nestor) Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:09:49 -0400 Subject: [DOE-Arts] Blogging it Up! Message-ID: <8EF45BFA-58DB-4DCE-912E-FCA7BA8900F8@maine.gov> I hope you're having a GREAT summer and enjoying activities you don't normally get to do while you are up to your eyeballs in a school year! I have been busy in and out of the office! If you don't have anything planned there are still available slots at the MLTI summer institute at Castine! I will be there and hope to see you as well. Since I communicated last here are the latest 12 blog posts: * Setting Sail: Space available - Last chance to register for MLTI summer institute next week in Castine * Essential:The Arts! - Check out link to an article on the "essentialness" of the arts * Education, Arts & Culture - The city of Chattanooga's, TN mayor has made a commitment to the arts * ART/MUSIC Connection-Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - See what is happening at the museum where they are mixing visual arts and music * Artists Beware of Potential Scam - Learn about a scam involving visual artists * Flash in the Pan - Steel drums are growing in popularity in Maine * "No right brain left behind: Must kids prep for 'risk-taking?" - Interesting article in USA TODAY * Curator's Corner - A blog about anything art * Middle Level Education Institute - This institute has been happening for 25 years * National State Teacher of the Year Conference - Point Lookout was the location for the NSTOY conference * Speaking of GREAT podcasts - posts from ArtsEdge, very good resources * 100 Best Scholarly Art Blogs - Check out this link that has so many good resources! Please leave a comment at the bottom of any post or email me with your feedback. There are also new professional and student opportunities listed, along with upcoming events. You can find them on the right side of the front page of the blog. Just click! PLEASE NOTICE: My last 3 Twitter updates are on the bottom right side of the blog as well. Just a reminder that if you have a new email address please let me know so you don't go without messages sent via the arts ed list-serve. Make it a great end of July, Argy Argy Nestor Visual and Performing Arts Specialist http://meartsed.wordpress.com/ 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/