<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div>Arts Education Newsletter <br>Issue No. 16 <br>December 2010 <br><br>A publication of the Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable <br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br>In this issue <br><br>A Passion to Advocate <br>Quadrant's Bob Morrison talks about advocating <br>and organizing for arts education. <br><br>Bus Grants and More <br>MCACA Deadline January 15 <br><br>Changes at MDE <br>Ana Cordona is on a new path <br><br>News and Opportunities <br>Teacher workshops, student showcases <br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br>================================================================================ <br><b>Bob Morrison is passionate about arts education advocacy </b><br><br>Robert Morrison, the founder of Quadrant Arts Education Research, the firm partnering <br>with Michigan Youth Arts for the 2011 Michigan Arts Education Survey, was recently <br>interviewed in The Alternative Pressabout his passion for arts education. <br><br>He spoke of a shift in the arts education advocacy community away from extrinsic <br>effects of arts education (like the Mozart Effect - "music will make you smarter") <br>towards better recognizing the intrinsic value of arts education. <br><br>Said Morrison, "That's the thing that people don't understand. It's not necessarily <br>the fact that you're going to grow up and be a great musician. But the things that <br>you learn from being involved in music you're going to apply in unique ways to create <br>things that haven't been invented. That's when we start talking about creativity <br>and innovation, and how we're going to be competitive in the global market place. <br>In a time when we're focusing more and more on test scores and narrowing the curriculum <br>and rote memorization, China and India and Singapore and Finland are going, 'How <br>are we going to infuse more creativity? How do we expand our arts programs?'" <br><br>He continued, "So our global competitors are expanding music and arts education <br>programs for their students because they want to have the creative capacities, while <br>the American education system is narrowing the curriculum. Somebody's wrong." <br>And he suggested ways for individuals to advocate in their communities. <br><br>"With public education, all politics is local. If you're concerned about what's <br>happening with music and arts education in your school, you need to talk to your <br>teachers, you need to talk to your administration, and you need to be visible at <br>the school board meetings. They don't just show up one day and decide that they're <br>going to cut a program. The budget decisions for schools are happening now. So if <br>you're worried about what the budget is going to look like in March or April when <br>they come up for votes...you need to be at (or have someone responsible for being <br>at) every school board meeting...If you have one person at every meeting with a <br>button on that says 'I Support Music and Arts Education,' they're going to know <br>that people are paying attention on behalf of that constituency. If the issue ever <br>comes up that there is a potential cut for programs, then you can begin to talk <br>to other parents and get them involved. But you've got to get engaged early in the <br>process and not wait until it becomes a headline in the newspaper and then everyone's <br>trying to scramble to keep programs in place." <br><br>To learn more about the 2011 Michigan Arts Education Census, click here <br><a href="http://michiganyoutharts.org/Advocacy.html">http://michiganyoutharts.org/Advocacy.html</a> <br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br>================================================================================ </div><div><br><b>The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Links Students with Arts and <br>Cultural Organizations </b><br><br>It's been a busy fall here at the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs; <br>we are processing and setting up adjudication panels for 188 grant applications <br>to our Program for Operational and Project Support. Many aren't aware that a large <br>percentage of the funding requests is targeted to youth and educational programming <br>at arts and cultural organizations, large and small, statewide. <br><br>To help children access these and other programs, MCACA is offering grants of up <br>to $500 to Michigan K-12 schools for the transportation cost of an arts and culture-related <br>field trip. The destination or performance must be chosen by the school from a list <br>of organizations affiliated with MCACA. The application for the Bus Grant program <br>and list of organizations can be found at <a href="http://www.themedc.org/arts">www.themedc.org/arts</a> under "Grant Program. <br>Deadline to apply is January 15, 2011, for trips that take place March 1, 2011, <br>through May 30, 2011. <br><br>The MCACA Related Links ( <a href="http://www.themedc.org/Arts/Related-Links/Default.aspx">http://www.themedc.org/Arts/Related-Links/Default.aspx</a> ) <br>page is another great resource for exploring the state's rich <br>array of arts and cultural organizations, and finding things to do this winter. <br>If you haven't met your local art council, look here for one near you. Michigan <br>is fortunate to have a large number of art councils, which are great resources <br>for information and bringing communities together. <br><br>For more information, contact Carolyn Damstra, Program Manager, <br><a href="mailto:damstrac@michigan.org">damstrac@michigan.org</a> , (517) 241-3968 or (517) 241-4011. Visit <br><a href="http://www.themedc.org/arts">www.themedc.org/arts</a> . <br><br><br><b>Other Opportunities </b><br><br>The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) began the national initiatives program <br>in 2003 to deliver arts programs to all communities across the country. Arts Midwest <br>currently manages the following NEA national initiatives: <br><br>The Big Read provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single <br>book within their communities. To support innovative reading programs in selected <br>cities and towns, the initiative provides grants, comprehensive resources, and support <br>for reading and discussing literature. Deadline to apply: 1/25/2011. Visit <br>www.NEABigRead.org or e-mail <a href="mailto:thebigread@artsmidwest.org">thebigread@artsmidwest.org</a> . <br><br>Shakespeare for a New Generation, part of the NEA's Shakespeare in American Communities <br>initiative, provides grants to professional theater companies to introduce middle- <br>and high-school students to the power of live theater and William Shakespeare. Theater <br>companies selected present productions of Shakespeare plays with accompanying educational <br>activities to students from at least 10 schools in their communities. The National <br>Endowment for the Arts provides multimedia educational resource kits for teachers <br>free of charge. Educational toolkits can be ordered from <br><a href="http://www.vpw.com/partner/shakespeare/">http://www.vpw.com/partner/shakespeare/</a> Video Placement Worldwide. Theater partners <br>for Shakespeare in American Communities are selected annually through a competitive <br>application and panel review process. Deadline: 2/1/2011. Visit <br><a href="http://www.ShakespeareinAmericanCommunities.org">www.ShakespeareinAmericanCommunities.org</a> <br>or e-mail <a href="mailto:shakespeare@artsmidwest.org">shakespeare@artsmidwest.org</a> . <br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br>================================================================================ <br><br><b>For everything... there is a season. </b><br><br>This season, I am grateful for the incredible opportunity of having served Michigan's <br>public through a 23-year career in state government, focused on increasing arts <br>education and equity of educational opportunities for all Michigan students. <br>This new year, I will embark on a season of new beginnings. I shall be retiring <br>from state government January 1, 2011, with my work in the department ending in <br>mid-December prior to the winter holidays. <br><br>My career at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has been fascinating and <br>meaningful, but life is short, and there are many promises to keep. I plan to <br>pursue, from a different perspective, the many opportunities life, education, <br>creativity and the arts have to offer. <br><br>I am working with Abbie Groff, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction <br>( <a href="mailto:hilgendorfa@michigan.gov">hilgendorfa@michigan.gov</a> ), on a transition plan for MDE's arts education work. <br>The Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Michigan Youth Arts <br>Leadership Roundtable and the ISD/District Arts Coordinators network will be <br>critical to ensuring Michigan education remains focused on creativity through <br>arts education as an integral part of a complete 21st century curriculum for <br>all students. <br><br>I will remain in Michigan and hope to remain active in education, creativity and <br>the arts for a long time to come. <br><br>After January 1, 2011, I can be found at <a href="mailto:cardona.analuisa@gmail.com">cardona.analuisa@gmail.com</a> . <br>Please stay in touch! <br><br>The woods are lovely, dark and deep, <br>But I have promises to keep, <br>And miles to go before I sleep, <br>And miles to go before I sleep. <br>-- Robert Frost <br><br>Ana Luisa Cardona <br>Consultant for Arts Infused Education and Innovation <br>Michigan Department of Education <br><a href="mailto:cardonaa@michigan.gov">cardonaa@michigan.gov</a> <br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br>================================================================================ <br><br></div><div><b>News and Opportunities</b> <br><br>National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards <br>The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the <br>National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and <br>the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is now accepting applications for <br>the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, formerly the Coming <br>Up Taller Awards. This award program recognizes the accomplishments of exceptional <br>arts and humanities after-school and out-of-school programs with a $10,000 prize. <br>Applications due January 31, 2011. <br><a href="http://www.nahyp.org/">http://www.nahyp.org/</a> <br><br>The Kennedy Center NSO Summer Music Institute <br>The Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute is a 4-week <br>summer music program at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, <br>DC, for serious student instrumentalists. ArtServe Michigan recommends up to 5 Michigan <br>students for a fellowship which includes full tuition, room and board, and travel. <br>Deadline: January 28, 2011. <br><a href="http://www.artservemichigan.org/?q=node/99">http://www.artservemichigan.org/?q=node/99</a> <br><br>Next NEA Foundation Student Acheivement Grant deadline is February 1 <br>The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students <br>in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). <br>The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving <br>that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also <br>improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. <br><a href="http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/student-achievement-grants/">http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/educators/grant-programs/student-achievement-grants/</a> <br><br>VSA Visual Voices <br>VSA Michigan is soliciting artwork created by artists with disabilities for the <br>2011 touring exhibition. Original 2-D artwork must be submitted by January 21. <br>For more information contact Jessica Guzman at <a href="mailto:jessica@vsami.org">jessica@vsami.org</a> . <br><br>K-12 Ceramics Entries <br>The 14th Annual National K12 Ceramic exhibition requests entries for the 2011 show <br>held in conjunction with the 45th National Council for Education in the Ceramic <br>Arts (NCECA) Conference March 30-April 2 in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. Teachers <br>may submit entries any time until the deadline of January 10, 2011. Awards include <br>cash, art supplies and equipment. <br><a href="http://www.k12clay.org/">http://www.k12clay.org/</a> <br><br>Creating Healthy, Happy and Employed Human Beings <br>The Arts and Arts Education help us think creatively, critically and collaboratively <br>as well as allowing us to pursue our passions and develop our souls. Michael Dinwiddie, <br>Ph.D., speaks at Roeper School in Birmingham, December 16 at 7pm. <br><a href="http://www.miarted.org/data/masterdata/uploadedfiles/file/UPLOADEDFORMS/1011ALUMSPEAK%20-%20MDINWIDDIE.pdf">http://www.miarted.org/data/masterdata/uploadedfiles/file/UPLOADEDFORMS/1011ALUMSPEAK%20-%20MDINWIDDIE.pdf</a> <br><br>MENC All-National Honor Ensembles <br>The audition deadline is December 17, 2010. These ensembles are an exceptional <br>opportunity for teachers in Michigan to showcase their best students. Students will <br>work with renowned conductors and perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the <br>Performing Arts in Washington DC in June 2011. <br><a href="http://mmeamichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/MENC-All-National-Honor-Ensembles.pdf">http://mmeamichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/MENC-All-National-Honor-Ensembles.pdf</a> <br><br>The Toyota International Teacher Program <br>Toyota will take 24 educators on the inaugural program to South Africa, scheduled <br>for July 24 - August 10, 2011. The program will provide teachers first-hand exposure <br>to the social and environmental complexity of South Africa, focusing on sustainable <br>development and emphasizing the links between history, culture, power, and the environment. <br>Teachers will explore the country's natural and cultural diversity through a range <br>of site visits and hands-on activities. Application deadline is January 23. <br><a href="http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Toyota-International-Teacher-Program/Application">http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Toyota-International-Teacher-Program/Application</a> <br><br>Midwest Clinic 64th Annual Conference December 15-18 in Chicago <br>The Midwest Clinic provides outstanding professional development opportunities for <br>instrumental music educators of all levels. The clinics present diverse teaching <br>techniques and guidance, the concerts feature model ensembles of all levels and <br>introduce you to repertoire that you can program with your own ensemble, and the <br>exhibits feature virtually every service and industry that caters to music educators. <br><a href="http://www.midwestclinic.org/default.asp">http://www.midwestclinic.org/default.asp</a> <br><br>Surdna Foundation Thriving Cultures Grants <br>Currently, Surdna's Thriving Cultures Program will accept <br><a href="http://www.surdna.org/what-we-fund/thriving-cultures.html">http://www.surdna.org/what-we-fund/thriving-cultures.html</a> <br>letters of inquiry in three lines of work: Teens' Artistic Advancement, Artists Engaging in <br>Social Change, and Community Driven Design. 2011 applications for Surdna's Arts <br>Teachers Fellowship Program (SATF) are already complete, but the 2012 guidelines <br>will be published soon. <br></div></div></body></html>