<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><br><br>Sent from my iPad</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> Michigan Youth Arts <<a href="mailto:lauren@michiganyoutharts.org">lauren@michiganyoutharts.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> December 4, 2013 at 5:01:15 AM EST<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:pltolias@charter.net">pltolias@charter.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>December 2013 Arts Education Newsletter</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> <a href="mailto:lauren@michiganyoutharts.org">lauren@michiganyoutharts.org</a><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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</strong></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;" align="left">Help Michigan Youth Arts win thousands in cash prizes with the Crowdrise Holiday Challenge! Crowdrise will reward the charities that raise the most money, and The Huffington Post has agreed to promote charities that raise more than $1,000! </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;" align="left"><strong><em>Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us in our mission to create access to high quality arts education programs for students in the state of Michigan. </em></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;" align="left">Imagine what Michigan Youth Arts could achieve with these monetary and promotional gifts: provide more student scholarships for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival, expand our existing programs, create new outreach programs, and help raise awareness about the positive impact that art education has on K-12 students. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;" align="left"><a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aum8btlDepqlHMzfju1NLo2Meosd963h_NKL9BXiFzDE5ynaBNV2DtgS9DN0ZGKWVgGWP2JhZXLVnTHnJtdpuNxv1mVu6xwPosUo28MgNAabz-gjLt3ySmFyc8WOjGHbpyHMV3Iq9eEjqjQ9DBLayhFpRJzbNVDRUakHNNnrLZlLFR0X5WFoAnz9xJqy-pkr1tV7KMrFIFgp81zOqmZ9pOg_5b6h19IkjhRO7F81wuA=&c=DHECASWo-1cd-R3G_0M1L3jiqC2Z0Zu3omk9oLjnwMX9fqk-BpjnCg==&ch=RDHamQE28XxP1n3xukuc4o5iypAbPRDyp2onYHA-oFBWaiWm3-9Igg==" linktype="1" target="_blank">Click here to donate to Michigan Youth Arts!</a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img height="113" vspace="5" border="0" hspace="5" width="196" src="http://www.closetnv.com/img/logo.png" align="left"><strong>Michigan Youth Arts: Holiday Shopping Fundraiser</strong></span> <a shape="rect" name="A4"><img alt="A4" title="A4" src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif"></a> </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Dec. 12, 2013 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Closet NV | 6889 Orchard Lake Rd | West Bloomfield</strong></p>Save the date! For the first time ever, Michigan Youth Arts is teaming up with the high-end fashion discount boutique, <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aum8btlDepqlHMzfju1NLo2Meosd963h_NKL9BXiFzDE5ynaBNV2DtgS9DN0ZGKWOocMtwfR8IyLzNwu9nT-6zSNNX6sIzZ_jbEdZQln1k_u4oUBEyNIgFawT1tUysQW2pjOKhu-2qY46DBZbCwHtL6Ll1RAAblpy_yiCRZQom0=&c=DHECASWo-1cd-R3G_0M1L3jiqC2Z0Zu3omk9oLjnwMX9fqk-BpjnCg==&ch=RDHamQE28XxP1n3xukuc4o5iypAbPRDyp2onYHA-oFBWaiWm3-9Igg==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Closet NV</a>, for a holiday shopping fundraiser! All proceeds from purchases made between the times of 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on December 12, 2013 will go directly to Michigan Youth Arts, and light refreshments will be available for customers. Since its grand opening in 2010, Closet NV has been praised by the Detroit media for its low-cost selection of high-quality name brand designer merchandise, as well as their charitable monthly community "Girls Night Out" events. <br><a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aum8btlDepqlHMzfju1NLo2Meosd963h_NKL9BXiFzDE5ynaBNV2DvVzU36JC3vg6LspmZhLIF_MwUH8oQxJEmxBdlLpfh2x8qV2SaGzvJ8AIfP_UP564KUfs7qObn3amXSVjos9nNPe9qspcUBO8DK2a5oCW0Z4l9FoEw_XYjVVqZk_IVS6gx25cxZlxZOwsyTcKOVb1GmTB1ng8zdTEw==&c=DHECASWo-1cd-R3G_0M1L3jiqC2Z0Zu3omk9oLjnwMX9fqk-BpjnCg==&ch=RDHamQE28XxP1n3xukuc4o5iypAbPRDyp2onYHA-oFBWaiWm3-9Igg==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Click here </a>to RSVP to our Facebook event!</div>
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<p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left; font-size: 9pt; color: #000000;" align="left">From all of us at Michigan Youth Arts, we are pleased to announce the grand opening celebration of our new office space in downtown Ferndale<span>.</span> The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce will lead an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at <span>5:20 p.m.</span>, and students from the Arts Academy in the Woods will perform shortly thereafter. Light refreshments will also be served. If you are able to join us for this free event, please send a note to Lauren at <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" href="mailto:lauren@michiganyoutharts.org" linktype="2" target="_blank">lauren@michiganyoutharts.org</a> and let her know how many will be attending. We look forward to seeing you there! </p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: justify; font-size: 9pt; color: #000000;" align="justify">Artists of all types and ages are invited to submit their original artwork to the international "Embracing Our Differences" art competition. Whether the submission is a photograph, a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, or otherwise, it must be submitted electronically as a high-resolution image file, and must promote the theme of "enriching lives through diversity." This may include any one or more of the following: appearance, racial differences, physical or mental impairment, language, religious or cultural differences, environmental stewardship, social economic status, sexual orientation or identity, positive attitude, inclusiveness, self-acceptance, taunting and bullying, confrontation, human rights and equality, understanding and kindness, empowerment, or any other relevant topic. Embracing Our Differences will select 39 winners, whose artwork will be displayed in 3 art exhibitions in southwest Florida, as well as their online gallery. Select winners may also see their artwork on Embracing Our Differences' billboards and promotional materials. </p>
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<div style="font-size: 9pt;">The VSA International Young Soloists Competition annually recognizes outstanding young musicians with disabilities and supports and encourages them in their pursuit of a career. A committee of distinguished music professionals selects up to four winners, ages 14-25, from the United States and the international arena. Winners of the VSA International Young Soloists Competition will receive $2,500, professional development opportunities, and will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.The competition is open to soloists (instrumental or vocal) and ensembles of 2-5 members, and all musical genres are welcome. Applications for the 2014 VSA International Young Soloists Competition will be accepted online. <br>For more information, please visit the <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aum8btlDepqlHMzfju1NLo2Meosd963h_NKL9BXiFzDE5ynaBNV2Dh-FAl-sf4qdn_-JfEuClkdhemuCmFNt8Z6_h_AMR9BgoDQFgQlNt64orWGOTqLSDn3bxf4XBYdAN4pBW2COgYo5Xo2HT0TUdpABjH11eXrwTQ3uiSIIcpxA_r1O9RxnRW_YbfcecSlHcT2vSfQSA07OhSCDmZ6F6SVLHkLd0kNKkdGTj_LrJyG9G5mjIc_BDA==&c=DHECASWo-1cd-R3G_0M1L3jiqC2Z0Zu3omk9oLjnwMX9fqk-BpjnCg==&ch=RDHamQE28XxP1n3xukuc4o5iypAbPRDyp2onYHA-oFBWaiWm3-9Igg==" linktype="1" target="_blank">Kennedy Center website</a>. </div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 9pt;">The White House is launching its first-ever Student Film Festival, a video contest that is open to K-12 students from across the country. All submissions must be under three minutes, and must address one of two themes: "How do you currently use technology in your classroom or school?" or "What role will technology play in the future of education?" Finalists will have their short films shown at the White House, and will be invited to attend the screening. Winners will also receive a certificate celebrating their achievement, and their videos may be featured on the White House's website and social media pages. </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 9pt;"><span>The Michigan Department of Education is urging Michigan K-12 teachers to participate in </span><span>Project Tomorrow's national Speak Up Survey 2013. The report gives individuals the opportunity to share their viewpoints about key educational issues, particularly concerning 21st century education and technology. Each year, findings are summarized and shared with national and state policy makers. Last year, more than 466,000 students, parents, and educators nationwide participated in the survey; however, Michigan still has a low response rate for this year, and MDE would like to be part of the technology conversation.</span><span> Teachers and administrators have the opportunity to earn 3 SCECHs by participating in the survey. In order to earn the 3 SCECHs, teachers must have their students take the survey, and administrators must share their survey results with their community. </span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 9pt;">Each year, The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards solicit nominations from the general public and notable public figures, providing the opportunity to submit stories about teachers and professors who made a significant difference in their lives. On March 22, <a shape="rect">Stephen Sondheim</a>'s birthday, a select number of these teachers will each receive The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award - $10,000 in appreciation for their contributions to the field of teaching. Awardees will also be showcased, along with the people they inspired, on The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards website. To nominate an educator, or for more information about the awards, <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aum8btlDepqlHMzfju1NLo2Meosd963h_NKL9BXiFzDE5ynaBNV2Dh-FAl-sf4qd_5QGlTsbp-tvEeRpxS7S_Pbi70CL4ebRQB-SKQMU5oz7AQB2YH2cgHl9vt_tDvApDSbaYA77GeKD_1W5nicOCHuntevmxKAeygNJr0xd3ztN-lMyfEO5cvqGA-VtWSzxmCdfwBAHI1d7_kxn7rKMicjkatQqy4zw&c=DHECASWo-1cd-R3G_0M1L3jiqC2Z0Zu3omk9oLjnwMX9fqk-BpjnCg==&ch=RDHamQE28XxP1n3xukuc4o5iypAbPRDyp2onYHA-oFBWaiWm3-9Igg==" linktype="1" target="_blank">please visit the Kennedy Center website</a>.</p>
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<div style="font-size: 9pt;">Designed specifically for K-12 fine arts and general educators, Transforming Minds is a daylong conference that is designed to provide definitions, concrete examples, and principles of best practice related to Arts Integration. Learn from elementary through pre-service teacher preparation practitioners with expertise in four art forms: <strong>music, art, theatre, and dance</strong>. Participants will experience arts-related instructional strategies that work well in the context of arts integrated lessons, units, and projects; experience sample arts integrated lessons; and better understand the supporting structures needed to carry out this worthwhile and important work.<br></div>
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"Spark! Fusing Innovative Teaching & Emerging Technologies"<br>March 29-31, 2014 | San Diego Convention Center, Californ</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><img height="108" vspace="10" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.268" hspace="10" width="257" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs104/1101655400290/img/268.jpg" align="right"></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>ia</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Registra</strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>tion Now Open!</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;" size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">
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<div>The NAEA National Convention is an annual event providing substantive professional development services that include the advancement of knowledge in all sessions, events, and activities for the purpose of improving visual arts instruction in American schools. As such, it is the <strong>world's largest art education convention</strong>. The three-day convention gives arts educators, artists, and creative leaders the opportunity to choose from more than 1,000 participatory workshops, panels, sessions, tours, and events. Other notable features of the NAEA National Convention are: access to research reports, discussions, approximately 150 exhibitor booths, and keynote addresses by world-acclaimed educators, artists, researchers, and scholars.<br><a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 204); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aum8btlDepqlHMzfju1NLo2Meosd963h_NKL9BXiFzDE5ynaBNV2Dh-FAl-sf4qdGAg7p3OrtFihnzlfWro7LL_7OnE7owepG8PXbKq971V0lglsU-DTuMngLYIr2etsOW75Zv2hCkGw99Tdk4xpGXjaRkU-jAeGCqV1TYMKFKb96ab_Ho3V4FYZTVOhdTeKRx5hWU0OwjZh6_jKnu2lTw==&c=DHECASWo-1cd-R3G_0M1L3jiqC2Z0Zu3omk9oLjnwMX9fqk-BpjnCg==&ch=RDHamQE28XxP1n3xukuc4o5iypAbPRDyp2onYHA-oFBWaiWm3-9Igg==" linktype="1" target="_blank">Please visit the NAEA website to register</a>. </div>
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