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Arts Ed Money: innOVATION Grant Awards Program

Ovation, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH); and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) are hosting the second annual innOVATION Grant Awards Program, awarding grants of up to $10,000 to schools that have developed model STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs in an effort to raise awareness about the importance […]

September 23, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Watch the video: “Let Them Be Heard”

Watch the video: “Let Them Be Heard” http://youtu.be/NiBWeyvsr1A From the NAEA 2008 National Convention, New Orleans, LA: Credits: Susan Sward, Art Teacher & Wizard, and Emily Pichette, Student, Class of 2009, West Warwick High School, West Warwick, RI Georgia students – smARTer than you think Find: Arts Education Resources, Policy, Publications & Links; plus the […]

September 22, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Celebrating National Arts in Education Week Sept 8-14th

National Arts in Education Week Whereas arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students… House Resolution 275 http://www.aep-arts.org/resources-2/national-arts-in-education-week/ ArtsGeorgia advocates for the restoration of arts education […]

September 6, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Arts Ed links!

A list of organizations with links to their websites, Facebook and Twitter social media for those interested in arts education, arts in education, arts ed advocacy, arts ed policy or teaching artist materials to explore and use. Visit often to discover resources for you, your programs, your schools or your organization. Here: http://www.artsga.org/artsgeorgia/wp/arts-education-2/artsed-links-pending/ ArtsGeorgia advocates […]

August 23, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Deadline Approaching for National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works Grant.

Deadline Approaching for National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works Grant. The next deadline for arts education Art Works grant applications is August 8, 2013 for school-based projects. Visit the Art Works: Arts Education guidelines on the NEA’s website for more information. http://arts.gov/grants-organizations/art-works/arts-education?utm_source=Arts%20Ed%20Template%20with%20Soft%20Opt-In%20Final&utm_campaign=Arts%20Ed%20June%20Newsleter Georgia students – smARTer than you think ArtsGeorgia advocates for the […]

July 19, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Federal Education Bill to Be Voted on in the House

Arts Advocacy alert: Legislation now being debated in Congress is key to arts education. Details and contact information below. http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/federal-education-bill-to-be-voted-on-in-the-house Georgia students – smARTer than you think ArtsGeorgia advocates for the restoration of arts education programs, staff and funding for the Georgia Council for the Arts. Advocating “Strength Through Unity” at the local, state and […]

July 18, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Learning in a Visual Age: The Critical Importance of Visual Arts Education.

Learning in a Visual Age: The Critical Importance of Visual Arts Education. Four policy recommendations. http://www.arteducators.org/learning/learning-in-a-visual-age/NAEA_LVA_09.pdf ArtsGeorgia advocates for the restoration of arts education programs, staff and funding for the Georgia Council for the Arts. Advocating “Strength Through Unity” at the local, state and national level, ArtsGeorgia is Georgia’s strategic leader in arts advocacy, the […]

July 2, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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First STEAM school in the country

Elkin City (North Carolina) Schools announced Monday that it will become the first school system in the state, and possibly in the nation, to become STEAM-focused. Read more: Elkin Tribune – Full STEAM ahead!! ArtsGeorgia advocates for the restoration of arts education programs, staff and funding for the Georgia Council for the Arts. Advocating “Strength […]

July 2, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Art Teachers – Teaching Artists – Arts Educators

“Over the last few years, you’ve probably heard business leaders talking about the importance of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—education. Now, with designers earning as much respect as coders, people are talking about STEAM, where the “A” stands for Art. Teachers’ requests on DonorsChoose.org reflect this new emphasis on fostering creativity. From 2011-2012, art projects […]

June 28, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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The Importance of Arts Education: New Issue of NEA Arts Magazine

The Importance of Arts Education New Issue of NEA Arts Magazine – Engaged and Empowered Contents at link below. PDF version here: http://www.nea.gov/about/NEARTS/2013_v1/neaARTS_2013_v1.pdf NEA Arts Magazine, Engaged and Empowered, 2013, Number 1 Whether it was making a pinch pot, performing in a play or dance recital, or singing in the choir, most of us can […]

June 3, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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