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Nominate Outstanding NATA Members For Awards It's time to reflect upon NATA members you know that work so hard for art education. Please review the awards categories and place your nominations today! Youth Art Month Activity Planning
Congressional Art Competition Entries Due March 2 NATA is proud to facilitate the Congressional Art Competition for Nebraska’s 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This is a competition for High School Students. The winner in each district has the privilege of having their art work on display in the Nation’s Capitol and receives two round trip plane tickets to Washington D.C. to participate in recognition ceremonies there. Calendar Updates:
NAEA SummerVision Early bird registration ends Feb 1. News From Other Sources...Comics in Medicine & Teaching: Rethinking Comics as a Therapeutic and Educational Tool University of Nebraska - Kearney Colloquium, Kearney, Nebraska Call for Papers, Posters, or Artwork Although seen primarily as a form of entertainment for children and young adults, the potential of comic books as an educational tool was recognized very early on. If you are involved in research or practice exploring the educational and therapeutic uses of the comic book, please consider submitting a proposal to share your work at a dynamic, interactive colloquium dedicated to rethinking the role of comics. We welcome abstracts describing creative work that has explored the interface of comic books/graphic novels in the fields of medicine or education. The creative work could be presented as a paper or poster presentation or as an actual work of art. February 23rd early submission deadline. More Information.... McCook Community College High School Art Exhibition and Paint-In March 30th – April 10th, 2015 All student works to be entered in the exhibition must be delivered to MCC Wrightstone Fine Arts Building during the designated times of March 16th through March 27th. The Paint-In is Friday, April 10th, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The agenda for the Paint-In day is as follows: April 10th, 2015 9:00 a.m. Paint-In theme announced, question and answer sessions, rules and prizes discussed. 9:30 a.m. Paint-In begins. 12:00 p.m. Paint-In work completed. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH, on your own, on or off campus. 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Award Ceremony in gym. 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Pick up student works from the Wrightstone Gallery. Please drop me an email if you would like more information about this event on MCC campus this upcoming spring. Rick Johnson, Instructor of Art McCook Community College 1205 East Third St. McCook, NE. 69001 800-658-4348, ext. 8175 johnsonr@mpcc.edu CHRIS ANDERSON YOUNG ILLUSTRATOR AWARD
Wizard's Castle Publishing in Lincoln sponsors an annual competition for Nebraska Middle School students interested in an opportunity to illustrate a book. This year's story to be illustrated, Pony Express, was written by a Lincoln 6th grader. To enter, students must complete two illustrations of the Pony Express text provided by Wizard's Castle Publishing. The winner will create the remaining illustrations of the book and receive a professional contract of $300. Entries are due March 2, 2015. Direct any questions about the contest to Ron Coniglio, President and CEO of Wizard's Castle Publishing. Please promote this opportunity to your middle school students. You may duplicate and share the ENTRY GUIDELINES, TEXT EXCERPTS, AND SUBMISSION FORMS and video provided here. Keeping a Strong Membership in NATA "Connections matter. That's why we're connecting you to knowledge, colleagues, best practices, and vast networks through the NAEA Community." - See more... Nebraska's membership has dropped into the 180's. We have sustained around 200 members for a year now and want to keep that number growing. With potential of over 400 members, please keep your membership status current and invite another teacher to join NATA/NAEA. Think about the people you have met and networked with because of this professional association. Discuss the valuable connections you make with other colleagues across the state and nation. We need a volunteer to assist with member contacts for about 30 minutes a month to call, email, or send a postcard to about 10 members that have allowed their membership to lapse or welcome those joining for the first time. NAEA provides you with names and contact information monthly. If you are interested in serving Nebraska Art Teachers in this capacity please contact Lynette and Allison, NATA Co-Presidents. You will work closely with the Membership Services Director, Josie Langbehn.  Nebraskans for the Arts Arts Advocacy Breakfast Nebraska State Capitol, Thursday, February 5. If you are interested in attending to represent NATA, please contact Lynette and Allison today! NATA will pay the $10 registration fee for up to two members. "This is a great opportunity to tell your state senator how important the Nebraska Arts Council grant you received was to you, your organization or your school. Nebraskans for the Arts will be offering a “How to Speak to Your Senator” session at 8:15 in case you’re shy or you’ve never done something like this before. Nebraska is a big state, and it’s a work day, so if you live two hours drive or longer from the State Capitol, and are bringing a group or a friend (or better yet, students – it’s educational!) we’ll buy you a tank of gas. $25 goes a long way these days unless you’re driving a Hummer. Just locate a Nebraska Arts Council staff member at the event, and we’ll give you a form to fill out. Here’s where you go to register: https://nebraskansfortheartsorg.presencehost.net/advocacy/advocacy_events.html . When you’re done, email your state senator and let them know you’re coming: http://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php Can’t make it? Email your senator and tell them you’re sorry you will not be at the Arts Advocacy Breakfast on February 5, but thank them for supporting your grant. If your senator is new, congratulate them and tell them why receiving a grant is important to you. You can copy me or Nebraskans for the Arts Executive Director Doug Zyblut in case we have a conversation with your senator, we can reference you. As always, thanks for everything you do and best wishes for 2015. I look forward to seeing you on the 5th." Suzanne Wise, Executive Director 1004 Farnam, Plaza Level, Omaha NE 68102 402.595.2122 Nominate Outstanding NATA Members For Awards It's time to reflect upon NATA members you know that work so hard for art education. Please review the awards categories and place your nominations today! It's Time for Youth Art Month Activity Planning
Congressional Art Competition Entries Due March 2 NATA is proud to facilitate the Congressional Art Competition for Nebraska’s 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This is a competition for High School Students. The winner in each district has the privilege of having their art work on display in the Nation’s Capitol and receives two round trip plane tickets to Washington D.C. to participate in recognition ceremonies there. Online Registration is Now Open! 2015 NAEA National Convention in New Orleans  It is Time to Register Your Student's Youth Art Month Entries This exhibit is for Nebraska K-12 Students. The State Capitol Youth Art Month Celebration will feature a K-12 art exhibition during March. In addition to participating students, the Congressional Art Caucus Competition award winners from Districts 2 and 3 will be recognized during the reception and ceremony at the State Capitol on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2 P.M. Visit the NATA YAM website page for all the information! Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards FREE for NAEA Members....January 20, 2015, 7PM ET Webinar: How secondary teachers are implementing the standards to support a comprehensive art experience. Register/Details School Information to Share? Do you have an online presence for your classroom? Please let us know the URL and we can add it to the NATA Blog sidebar. Check out the member sites already listed. NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES...McCook Art Guild Spring 2015 Photo Show This show is for art work that meets the following criteria:
Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute, June 7-19, 2015 The OHSAI is a free summer art institute open to high school students’ grades 10-12, with a demonstrated talent in the visual arts and strong interest in Indian culture. Participants are selected based upon their applications. Special attention is given to applications from Native American students. Visit us online at http://www.usd.edu/fine-arts/art/summer-art-institute.cfm The Garden Gallery in Elkhorn Sponsoring High School Students Art Show
Are your students looking for opportunities to showcase and sell their art work? Are they hungry for experience setting up and working an “art show?” Is constructive feedback by potential art patrons what they are looking for? Can we create a learning experience for your students that will help them in the future? The Garden Gallery in Elkhorn is sponsoring “Emerging Artists – Area High School Students bringing the Community Together” on March 20th through March 21st, 2015. Register/ Details From other sources...CHRIS ANDERSON YOUNG ILLUSTRATOR AWARD Wizard's Castle Publishing in Lincoln sponsors an annual competition for Nebraska Middle School students interested in an opportunity to illustrate a book. This year's story to be illustrated, Pony Express, was written by a Lincoln 6th grader. To enter, students must complete two illustrations of the Pony Express text provided by Wizard's Castle Publishing. The winner will create the remaining illustrations of the book and receive a professional contract of $300. Entries are due March 2, 2015. Direct any questions about the contest to Ron Coniglio, President and CEO of Wizard's Castle Publishing. Please promote this opportunity to your middle school students. You may duplicate and share the ENTRY GUIDELINES, TEXT EXCERPTS, AND SUBMISSION FORMS and video provided here. 7-12 Students MUST Submit Scholastic Art Entries NOW! January 12th deadline! A SPECIAL NOTE TO HELP ANGIE FISCHER FOR THE STATE JUDGING: Teachers, please review your entries and delete any students that did not complete the submission process. You can view and delete students by logging into artandwriting.org and click the "works" button on the left column. Submissions for the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are now open through January 12, 2015. To get started, visit the SIGN UP PAGE. Teachers must register each year before students can sign up. Be sure that you have your school zip code handy so that you can get the guidelines and deadline for Nebraska's Program. Did you know that students on free or reduced lunch receive a fee waiver? You can also use images from past award winners as teaching tools in class. Check out the audio artist statements and use them in the classroom. THE MIDWEST ARTIST STUDIOS PROJECT : FRANK JUAREZ This project aims to connect Contemporary Art with Art Education in the Midwest. My team traveled to MN, IA, MO, and WI to visit the studios of 9 artists to document them, their work, their studio via photographs, video, and interview. This would result in a catalog spotlighting each featured artists as well as designing artist-inspired lesson plans after the works of each artist. In addition, creating videos from our visit as well as creating a platform for educators to have access to these artists via Skype for student critiques. Now, we are in the process of making these catalogs and curriculum workbook available for purchase as of January 15, 2015. As a past -president of the Wisconsin Art Education Association I always try to introduce our members to new ideas, resources, opportunities, and innovative projects. It just turns out that I am now on the providing side of this resources as the founder of the MAS Project. If you time allows please take a look at our site, the video, and check out our shop area to see if this is something that may be of interest. As a veteran art teacher I know how important it is to provide art students with updated and relevant resources designed to stimulate their curiosity, love of art, increase literacy, and have the opportunity to talk to artists. Read on... You can follow us on facebook at facebook.com/midwestartiststudios To get a full flavor of the project visit us at midwestartiststudios.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPINS YARN INTO TEXTURED STREET ART
Here's a great resource to share with your students to learn more about RESPONDING and CONNECTING with street art. |