NATA was awarded $2773.00 for our 2016 Fall Conference! Thank you to Deb Goodenberger for all her work applying for this grant and NAC for continuing to support art educators in Nebraska! Awards granted from November 1, 2015, to May 31, 2016, totaled $1,411,103 in support of Nebraska artists, arts and nonprofit organizations, and schools. Download the complete list of grant recipients.
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Mary Zicafoose is a textile artists from Omaha, and she is fascinated with the history of fabric. In this video from NebraskaArtists.org, Mary says the history of textile is what gives contemporary fabric art its power. She carries and conveys her passion to students through this video. Here’s the link — http://www.nebraskaartists.org/movies/video12_2_4_b_Zicafoose.html What's the power of art? In this video from NebraskaArtists.org, Omaha glass artist Therman Statom thinks art can literally heal people ... and he says he has proof.. Here’s the link — http://www.nebraskaartists.org/movies/video12_2_4_b_Statom.html NebraskaArtists.org is a free website dedicated to providing Nebraska art teachers with powerful video tools tied directly to the Nebraska Visual Arts Educational Standards. The project is administered by the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), in partnership with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association (NATA), Joslyn Art Museum, Sheldon Museum of Art, and the Nebraska Department of Education. Videos are produced by the Ganzel Group Communications and Flicka Films both of Lincoln.   KHN is excited to announce our new podcast, In-Residence! This audio podcast features readings, interviews, and music -- all from our very talented residents -- to give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the people, projects, and processes at our residency program in Nebraska City. You can stream episodes on your computer, or download them to your mobile device to take with you during your summer travels. We currently have two episodes available for download, and plan to add a new episode once a month. In our first episode, Forces of Nature, writer Dawn Dorland, interdisciplinary artist RobMacInnis, and composer Tom Dempster all share work utilizing nature as metaphor and myth. In our second episode, Distance and Identity, composer Fjola Evans and photographer Elise Kirktalk about the great influence the places they grew up -- Iceland and the American Midwest -- have on their work, even though they have both long since moved away. Stay tuned in July for our third episode, where we examine ways strangers intersect with very personal parts of our lives, featuring poet Erin Malone and artist Sophie Barbasch. You can find our Podcast and related links on Tumblr and SoundCloud. You can also listen or subscribe to In-Residence free in iTunes (and while you're there, leave us a rating or review!). If you are a former KHN resident interested in participating in our podcast project, send us an email!  Upcoming Dates to Remember
June 24: Last chance to see Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition at Governor's Residence June 24: Last chance to see Wilkinson Exhibition at Fred Simon Gallery June 29: Angela Carroll Exhibition Opens at Governor's Residence July 4: Nebraska Arts Council Office CLOSED -- Fourth of July July 15: Purcell Opening Reception at Fred Simon Gallery 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Introducing Your New NATA 2016 - 2018 Treasurer
When not writing, I much enjoy hanging out with my beautiful family, traveling, reading sci-fi, collecting comic books, collecting stoneware pottery, playing video games, and dabbling in a little art-making now and again. My favorite artist right now is Wangechi Mutu. If you haven’t seen her work, I strongly encourage you to do so. It’s beautiful, frightening, and oh-so poignant. Last Chance! Due Today, June 15th! Submit Your Fall Conference Presentation Proposal Now
  News from other sources... One of the special aspects of the NebraskaArtists.org project is that students are able to put questions directly to some of the most accomplished and interesting artists in the state. In this video, students at Lincoln’s Southwest High School ask ceramicist Eddie Dominguez what his favorite piece of art is, and why. HIs answer is surprisingly emotional. Here’s the link — http://www.nebraskaartists.org/movies/video12_2_4_c_Dominguez.html NebraskaArtists.org is a free website dedicated to providing Nebraska art teachers with powerful video tools tied directly to the Nebraska Visual Arts Educational Standards. The project is administered by the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), in partnership with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association (NATA), Joslyn Art Museum, Sheldon Museum of Art, and the Nebraska Department of Education. Videos are produced by the Ganzel Group Communications and Flicka Films both of Lincoln.
Enjoy the "Sounds of Summer" in MONA's lovely Cliff Hillegass Sculpture Garden - a perfect setting for a summer's eve. Sponsored by the MONA Guild, gates open at 6:00 p.m.; tables and chairs are provided for self-catered picnics. The live music begins at 7:00 and continues until 9:00. Admission is free, however donations are appreciated during intermission's "pass the hat." Reserved tables for 10 are available; please contact the Museum for pricing information. June 16 • Flatwater Jazz Orchestra, Smooth Jazz July 21 • Tunafish Jones, Smooth, Groove & Rock "Sounds of Summer" is sponsored by the MONA Guild. Free seating is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to reserve a table, contact the Museum at (308) 865-8559.
Bone Creek is planning a large scale juried exhibition and sale for the summer of 2017. Nebraska is filled with many talented visual artists. We want to celebrate them, their craft, and this great state.We are looking for artists to submit one original piece of agrarian art for exhibition and sale. Submission deadline is February 1, 2017. More information...  Be a Part of the 2016 AEP National Forum: Submit Your Session Proposal by June 17!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to share new research findings, effective practices and important policy implications with the nation's top thought leaders and change agents in the arts and education. The 2016 Arts Education Partnership (AEP) National Forum is October 5-7 in Denver, Colo. and we are currently accepting concurrent session proposals through Friday, June 17 at 5 p.m. PST. If you haven’t submitted your session proposal, don’t delay another day. Time is running out and AEP wants you to be part of our fall conference agenda! This year’s forum focuses on the role and contribution of the arts in addressing the priority areas outlined in The Arts Leading the Way to Student Success: A 2020 Action Agenda for Advancing the Arts in Education. Proposals given the strongest consideration will address one or more of these priority areas:
ESU 10 Networkshop ESU 10 experienced another great day of fellowship, art making and instruction, Tuesday April 12, in Kearney! Twenty two participants attended! Sue Hart, Nationally recognized Collage Artist, inspired us to observe, play and create! New paper staining and collage techniques were explored, while role modeling how to share this experience with our students of all grade levels. Lorinda Rice also inspired participants by making the standards user friendly and modeling how to apply our collage making activity in our lesson plans and curriculum. Lorinda challenged us to seek out the right Power Standards and Essential Questions that guided our learning processes with purpose and further inspiration! What a fun day! Jan Jones ESU 10 Rep See More Photos
ESU 3 Workshop for Art Teachers A great time at Bellevue West High School! Paula Yoachim & Tim Bogatz ESU 3 Reps See More Photos
Introducing Amanda Suhr, NATA Bookkeeper  Amanda Suhr and her darling daughter. We are very excited to hire an official bookkeeper. In an association of over 200 members, art teachers rarely step up to volunteer for accounting roles. Imagine that! Fortunately there are talented people that like to do numbers for a living. Amanda comes to us highly recommended from two arts non-profit organizations in Lincoln. She has worked 9 years as bookkeeper for Lincoln Arts Council and 2 years for Lux Center for the Arts. We are very excited of the experience with arts non-profits she will bring to our association. You will not see Amanda's face around much but know that the NATA finances are being diligently watched over by our NATA Bookkeeper and Treasurer team.  Smith Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winners Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the Third District’s winning artists of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition. The first place artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Smith will display the runners-up in his Washington, D.C., Grand Island, and Scottsbluff offices. “This year’s entries from young artists across the Third District showcase the natural beauty of Nebraska,” Smith said. “Congratulations to the many talented students who entered the competition as well as the teachers who have inspired their creativity and helped cultivate their abilities.”
News from other sources... Adaptive Arts in Art Education / ART 4000/8006 Fall 8/22/16-12/15/16, Tuesdays 5:00-7:45, Dr. Jeremy Johnson This course will examine how teachers can make their art classroom a more inclusive space for all students. Course focus will be on Universal Design for Learning, creating differentiated lesson plans and activities that allow all students to participate and looking at the medical versus social model of disability and their relationship to art education. Students will also the opportunity to create their own adaptive tools for use in the classroom and experience a fully accessible gallery exhibition. This is a 3 credit course that can be taken for graduate credit. Please email Dr. Jeremy Johnson (jeremyljohnson@unomaha.edu) for a permission number or questions.  Upcoming Dates to Remember April 22: Last chance to see Mills Exhibition at Governor's Residence April 27: Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition Opens at Governor's Residence April 28: Last chance to see Linnea Vaughan Exhibition at Fred Simon Gallery April 29: NAC Closed for Arbor Day May 9: Basic Support Grant Panel 9:30 a.m. May 12: Annual Series & Events Grant Panel 9:00 a.m. May 17: Arts in Education Grant Panel 9:30 a.m. May 19: Arts Project Grant Panel 9:30 a.m. May 20: Wilkinson Opening Reception at Fred Simon Gallery 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Current applications from our March 1 deadline are under final review by our jury. We will announce our Session Two 2016 artists-in-residence in May. Stay tuned!
Our new application cycle is now open through our online portal for Session One 2017 residencies between January 2 - June 16, 2017. The KHN Center accommodates up to five artists at a time for stays that vary from two to eight weeks. Each resident is provided with comfortable accommodations, ample studio space, and a weekly $100 stipend for the duration of their stay. April and May artists include the following: Melanie Westerberg (Writer, Austin, TX), Barbara Kendrick (Visual Artist, Champaign, IL), Federico Garcia De Castro (Composer, Pittsburgh, PA), Janey Skinner (Writer, Richmond, CA), Melanie Mowinski (Visual Artist, Cheshire, MA),Erin Malone (Writer, Seattle, WA), Patricia Quinn (Writer, Eau Claire, WI), Wayne Salazar (Interdisciplinary, New York, NY), Elvira Garifzyanova (Geneva, Switzerland), Dustin London (Visual Artist, Ann Arbor, MI), Hedieh Ilichi (Visual Artist, Rockville, MD), and Meghan Pipe (Writer, Fort Collins, CO) Rebirth of NATA PreService Forum - A Success!April 9th : Wayne State College Special thank you to Carolyn Albracht for facilitating the event and member presenters: Marietta Deaver, Marissa McClintock, Bob Reeker, Holly Kutschkau and Josie Langbehn. NATA AD-HOC COMMITTEES - Two Opportunities to Serve! NATA advocates for and advances art education across the state. We also support art educators and the art community.
 Have you participated in any of the NAEA Webinar's? These are fantastic opportunities to learn at home and explore new inspirations in teaching art! Webinars are archived so you can watch at your best time too!  Maybe you have a student that could attend this experience.  Be the next art leader from Nebraska! News from other sources...Showcase of Artwork by Nebraska Students on Display at Governor's Residence Exhibition dates: April 27-June 24, 2016 Public hours: Thursdays (except holidays) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Nebraska Governor’s Residence, 1425 H Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 The Nebraska Arts Council partners with the Nebraska Governor’s Residence each year to display the artwork of Nebraska artists on the walls of the building’s main conference room. This unique space allows civic leaders, citizens, school children and other visitors the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the diversity of statewide artistic talent. My Life in Nebraska: Selected works from the 2015 Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska will be on display in the residence April 27 – June 24, with public hours on Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. To request an appointment (recommended for groups of 10 or more), contact Residence Director Leisa Ausdemore at (402) 471-3466. Sixteen Scholastic Art Award recipients from Nebraska were chosen to exhibit their work as part of the upcoming exhibition, My Life in Nebraska. Selections were based on originality, technical skill, expression and representation of the theme. Student artists include Maddie Badura (Omaha Central), Sadie Goering (Grand Island Central Catholic), McKayla Hanson (Cedar Bluffs), Elena Massey (Omaha Central), Harper Newell (Westside High), Paw Paw (Lincoln High), Grace Pistulka (Wilcox-Hildreth), Jacque Platt (Westside High), Ian Rodriguez (Omaha South Magnet), K’Vaughn Summage (Benson Magnet), Madison Swanson (Mercy High), Megan Szwanek (Marian High), Christina Thompson (Millard West), Anhguyet Vu (Papillion-LaVista South), Thien Win (Omaha Northwest) and Garr Zhao (Brownell Talbot). Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute, June 5-17, 2016. 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. How to apply: Visit us online at http://www.usd.edu/fine-arts/art/ohsai We have extended the application process to May 7, 2016. Applications must include:
Opportunities with Clay this Summer @ Flock 9 Studios
Pam Dennis, 893 210th St, Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-2594 My summer Heartland classes are finally posted in the online catalog. "Organic Sculpture" & "Clay-Heat-Smoke" are offered for grad credit, which involves out-of-class hours even if you are only taking it for license renewal. I've tried to make the extra work simple and flexible to accommodate your busy schedules. Basically, you can choose the activities which best suit your situation. For example, you can make some extra clay forms to fire, or spend the time sketching ideas to create. Online image research is also valid. Hopefully the new rules don't seem too overwhelming. "Little Hands in Clay" and "Nichos" are for license renewal only, so no "homework" "Clay - Heat - Smoke: Alternative Firing Techniques" 2 credits Location: Flock 9 Studios, 893 - 210th Street, Ogden Dates: June 8, 9, 22 & 23 (work due July 7), 2016 Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Explore diverse methods of low fire surface techniques from Raku to Pitfire at Flock 9 Studios near Ogden. We will create hand built forms the first two days using textures, burnishing and slips. The second session we'll fire pots using low temperature, fast firing processes for a variety of textures and colors on bisque clay. Participants are encouraged to research and bring low tech firing ideas and examples to share. Previous experience not required, just a love of clay, smoke, and experimentation. "Nichos - Mixed Media Boxes" 1 credit Location: Johnston AEA Office - Room: 113, 6500 Corporate Dr., Johnston Dates: June 19 & 20, 2016 Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Create a mixed media assemblage inspired from the Latino folk art of painted boxes called nichos or retablos, telling a story through small objects and designs. We will explore several small project techniques of weaving tooled metal and painting, along with using small items (paper, photos, beads, found objects, etc.) in assembling your Nicho. Express your imagination through this traditional art that has inspired modern artists such as Joseph Cornell. It is suggested that you spend some time researching Joseph Cornell and Nichos online prior to class. "Organic Sculpture" 1 credit Location: Flock 9 Studios, 893 - 210th Street, Ogden Dates: June 14, 15 (work due July 29), 2016 Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Work with a variety of natural and low cost materials inspired by Andy Goldsworthy's earthworks to create small sculptures. We will explore willow work techniques, make paper pulp / wire screen forms, and build an insect hotel for attracting pollinators. The small projects can be adapted for the art room or used as a collaborative installation for an outdoor classroom. "Little Hands in Clay" 1 credit Location: Flock 9 Studios, 893 - 210th Street, Ogden Dates: June 21 & July 7, 2016 Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM This class will explore a variety of simple hand built clay projects for elementary students during the first session at Flock 9 Studios. Fired bisque ware will be finished the second class at Johnston using several painting techniques I like to call "room temperature glazes" and mixed media embellishments. NATA Division Leadership Needed! Hello, NATA members! We want you! We are looking for a middle school and high school division leadership representative in the Community Division! Please see the role descriptions and contact Stephanie Carlson-Pruch for more information and apply online! ONLY 2 DAYS - Register by March 31!
ESU 10 Spring Art Teachers' Networkshop
Painting with Paper: Exploring Abstract Collage- Sue Hart, My goal is not only to fill your cups as instructors but also as artists; to encourage your creative voice. Making Curriculum Connections with the Standards- Lorinda Rice, Curriculum Specialist for Visual Art at Lincoln Public Schools will facilitate a session to develop the whole learner. Thank you to ESU 10 Liaison, Jan Jones, for facilitating this learning opportunity! ESU 3 Workshop for Art Teachers
Please RSVP Tim Bogatz or Paula Yoachim. Thank you to Tim Bogatz, NATA ESU 3 Liaison, and Paula Yoachim for facilitating this learning opportunity! News from other sources...
In his first solo exhibition at MONA, painter and graphic designer Mark Hartman creates dimensional wall pieces that incorporate painting, metal embossing, and cut shapes. Influenced by the work of Frank Stella, Eddie Dominguez, and Paul Rand as well as elements of graphic design, the objects dispel with “frames, rectangles, and canvas.” Hartman is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Artist Talk and Reception: April 9 • 1:30 p.m. 2016 Nebraska Now exhibitions are sponsored by Deanna & Fred Bosselman.  You Can Advocate Support In LB957, the Nebraska Legislature voted to appropriate $500,000 a year for 10 years to the Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund, which is the state portion of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. These funds must be matched with private donations raised by the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, with earnings distributed to support arts and cultural programs in the state. The Nebraska Cultural Endowment works because the Nebraska Arts Council and Humanities Nebraska can only be allocated the earnings from the Endowment if they are matched dollar-for-dollar from private donations. The principal remains in the state treasury. This system has worked for many years. Thanks to this public/private match, over $8.3 million dollars has been distributed to arts organizations statewide without additional state or federal support. LB957 was passed by the Legislature on yesterday and presented to Governor Pete Ricketts. We need your help in contacting the Governor's office. Please encourage Governor Ricketts to keep the Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund provision as part of LB957 to benefit arts and humanities programs in this private-public partnership. You can advocate your support by:
Career Opportunties in the Arts Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is hiring a Residency Arts Technician. This person will work directly with artists-in-residence to provide educational and technical support as well as assist in material/service sourcing for the research and production of new artwork. Bemis opportunity Omaha Conservatory of Music is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to assist with the coordination and operation of their community engagement and outreach programs. OCM opportunity Spotlight on Student Achievement in the Arts Each month, Nebraskans for the Arts honors a Nebraska student who has made outstanding achievements in the visual or performing arts. Student Nominees Needed We are seeking nominations of Nebraska students for this program. Please go to our website and help us honor a student in your school or organization's programs that is excelling in the arts. Nominations Sought for NebraskARTS Award Nominations for the 2016 NebraskARTS Award are now open and online. Consider honoring a Nebraska school or school district that supports and encourages achievement in the media arts, visual arts, dance, music, or theater. Nominations are due Friday, September 2nd. Governor's Arts Awards
The 2016 Governor's Arts Awards was held March 22nd in La Vista. Over 500 attendees shared in a celebration of individuals and organizations that shape our state's artistic landscape. The ceremony, "Imagining the Future of the Arts," was led by Governor Pete Ricketts and emceed by Juli Burney. Entertainment was provided by Bassoons Across Nebraska. To view videos of the award recipients and photos from this year's event, please visit the NAC GAA webpage. YAM Celebration A Huge Success! Thank you to Chad Petska, Lincoln Public Schools, for sharing his Y.A.M. photographs and the 93 students that shared their work! View the student work... NATA Division Leadership Needed! Hello, NATA members! We want you! We are looking for a middle school and high school division leadership representative in the Community Division! Please see the role descriptions and contact Stephanie Carlson-Pruch for more information and apply online! One week to register for NATA PreService Forum! Deadline March 31st!
19 Awards including 2 Gold Medals and 1 American Visions Medal! Congratulations to the following Nebraska Artists and their teachers! Dryak Melanie 12 Silver Medal Silverback Turtle Lantern Ceramics & Glass Garcia Marco 12 Silver Medal DUALISM painting Art Portfolio Hoover Carolyn 12 Silver Medal Ghost Drawing and Illustration Hoover Mary 11 Silver Medal Untitled Drawing and Illustration Huerter Frank 11 Silver Medal Touch Drawing and Illustration Jendro Ethan 12 Silver Medal Infinitea Ceramics & Glass Korensky Max 10 Silver Medal Simple Circle Photography Kratochvil Blaire 11 Silver Medal Linked Drawing and Illustration Lazio Hannah 12 Silver Medal Sticky Soles Fashion Moo Eh 11 Gold Medal Through My Eyes Drawing and Illustration Newell Harper 12 Silver Medal Closeness Painting Newell Harper 12 Silver Medal Intimate Intrusions Reed Kelly 11 American Visions Medal Misleading Sculpture Rief Kaitlyn 12 Silver Medal Bridge Wires Photography Running Briana 12 Silver Medal Character Design Art Portfolio Skolaski Sarah 11 Silver Medal Miss Shatta Painting Sloane Kara 12 Silver Medal Ty Segall Design Steier Charlie 9 Gold Medal Brother's Portrait Drawing and Illustration Vargas Jonathan 12 Silver Medal Amphora Ceramics & Glass So Many Nebraskans in Chicago, March 2016! If you have photo memories to share, email us!
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*April 9 session: students are encouraged to carpool or caravan from Joslyn to the Hitchcock Nature Center. Joslyn Members: $120; General Public: $130 Get a taste of the life of the artist-explorer as you combine experiences creating field studies with compositional refinement and careful oil paining practice in the studio. Like Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt, students will travel into nature to create field studies to be used as references for oil paintings created in Joslyn’s studios. Students will caravan to the Hitchcock Nature Center near Crescent, IA, to record views of the Missouri River Valley through photographs and pastel drawings. Back at Joslyn’s studios we’ll use our studies to create finished landscape paintings. Instructor: Troy Muller REGISTER NOW!  Nebraska Arts Council Adds 2 New Visual Artists to Roster The Nebraska Arts Council is pleased to announce that 10 artists and ensembles have been added to the agency’s artist roster, a list of artists who are available for hire with the assistance of NAC grant funding. Artist applications were reviewed and selected by a panel of experts, with support from NAC staff, and ratified by the NAC Board of Directors at its spring quarterly meeting on March 8. Lisa Bang Hoffman, Omaha, Visual Arts Steven Tamayo, Bellevue, Visual Arts Upcoming Dates to Remember March 22: Governor's Arts Awards at Embassy Suites La Vista 5:00 p.m. March 25: Linnea Vaughan Opening Reception at Fred Simon Gallery 5:00-7:00 p.m. April 22: Last chance to see Mills Exhibition at Governor's Residence April 28: Last chance to see Linnea Vaughan Exhibition at Fred Simon Gallery April 29: NAC Closed for Arbor Day
The County-City Building, located in Lincoln at 555 S. 10th Street, managed by the Public Building Commission, seeks two-dimensional artwork for its first floor Exhibition Gallery (there is also space available if an Artist and/or collaborating Artists would like to include some 3-D work), created by Nebraska Visual Artists, for its 2016–17 exhibition season
Located on the first floor of the County-City Building, this venue will display four 3-month exhibitions over the course of one year. In addition, each exhibition will include a First Friday opening reception. Artists will receive 100% of the amount of their total sales. Exhibiting Artists will be selected by a jury consisting of the Exhibition Coordinator, a Commissioner from the Public Building Commission, an employee of the Mayor’s office and a member of the art community. Nebraska Artists may apply by submitting a CD of 10 representative images and an accompanying list of titles, sizes and medium, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Liz Shea-McCoy, Exhibition Coordinator, 2700 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502; (402) 430-5923. liz_shea@windstream.net Application deadline June 1, 2016 |
