Arts Education Blog

Dr. Miguel Cardona: “We Are Underestimating the Power of Music and the Arts”

Wed, Aug 4 2021 •
- State of the Arts

“We are underestimating the power of music and the arts to provide what our country needs right now, which is healing.” ~ Dr. Miguel Cardona

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Reimagine Fieldtrips with Act One VR

Tue, Aug 3 2021 •
- Opportunities

Are you wondering how to best spend your school or district’s ESSA or ESSER money?
Act One fits your needs for art and STEAM educaton!

Would you like to reimagine field trips for your classroom? Email [email protected]

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Meet Sherrie Zeitlin - The Art Resource Center

Mon, Aug 2 2021 •
- Spotlight

Sherrie Zeitiln is the founder of The Art Resource Center, a nonprofit 501(c)3. Their objective is to collect reusable discards from individuals and industries and offer them free of charge to schools and other nonprofit entities for the purpose of making art. They serve the community by being open to artists and individuals to come and purchase materials to help dreams become art!

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August Arts Education Newsletter

Fri, Jul 30 2021 •
- What's New In The Arts?

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Dear Arts Education Community,

In this newsletter we will introduce the new Arts Education Advocate for the Arizona Citizens for the Arts, save the date for Arts in Education Week, and share many exciting opportunities for the arts. In particular, please save the date for the Arts and PE Digital Summit on September 18, 2021. There are also opportunities to showcase student art work in the ADE art gallery outlined below.

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Save the Date! 2021 Arts and PE Digital Summit

Thu, Jul 22 2021 •
- Opportunities

Our second annual free professional development for Arts and Physical Education teachers will explore relevant resources and best practices specific to physical education, dance, music, media arts, theatre, and visual arts education. Training would take place live via the Zoom platform and feature keynotes, closing by ADE staff, and four concurrent break-out sessions. This event will coincide with National Arts in Education Week.

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Professional Development Opportunity: Equity in Arts Education (SEADAE)

Tue, Jul 20 2021 •
- Opportunities

SEADAE is proud to present Equity in Arts Education: Cultivating SEL for Arts Educators, Supervisors, and Administrators, a three-part learning series. We invite you join us for sessions on August 11, August 18, and September 15, 2021.

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Now Open: 2022 State Seal of Arts Proficiency LEA Application

Mon, Jul 12 2021 •
- Opportunities

The application to administer the 2022 State Seal of Arts Proficiency is now open. Applications are due by Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

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July Arts Education Newsletter

Mon, Jul 12 2021 •
- What's New In The Arts?

As we ramp up for another year of creativity, imagination, and arts opportunities we are excited for the year ahead. Our goal is to help ensure that EVERY Arizona student has EVERY opportunity to participate in quality arts experiences as a part of a well-rounded education. In this newsletter we will introduce the new Arts Education Specialist, share the Title IV-A End of Year Report, and share many exciting opportunities for the arts. In particular, please save the date for the Arts and PE Summit on September 18, 2001. There are also opportunities to showcase student art work in the ADE art gallery outlined below.

We hope that the 2021-2022 school year holds a gentle and more favorable road ahead of us. Whatever the path, we are glad to be on it together with you all.