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2013 Congressional Art Competition

May 5, 2013

Congratulations are in order!

Congressman Michael Michaud and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree have announced the winners of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition in Maine. Brianna Hall of Rangeley Lakes Regional School and Eliza Hazen of York, a senior at Berwick Academy, were selected by a panel of experts to represent Maine in a year-long show in Washington, D.C. These students are among over 700,000 that have now taken part in this contest nationwide.

The 2013 first place winners will be joined by four runners-up from each congressional district when they meet with representatives from the Congressional Offices at a Blaine House reception held in their honor. This event is the culmination of a close partnership between the Maine Arts Commission and Maine’s Congressional offices.

1st Congressional District Winner Wiggly Bridge in the Rain Eliza Hazen, 12th Grade, Berwick Academy, York

1st Congressional District Winner
Wiggly Bridge in the Rain
Eliza Hazen, 12th Grade, Berwick Academy, York

2nd Congressional District Winner A Constructed Home Brianna Hall, 11th Grade, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Rangeley

2nd Congressional District Winner
A Constructed Home
Brianna Hall, 11th Grade, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Rangeley

The 2013 Student Honorees in full:
1st Congressional District
Eliza Hazen, 12th Grade, Berwick Academy, York
Lauren Merritt, 11th Grade, Camden Hills Regional High School, Camden
Jacob Richards, 12th Grade, Gray-New Gloucester High School, New Gloucester
Jocelyn DeSisto, 12th Grade, Marshwood High School, South Berwick
Katerina Adams, 11th Grade, Sacopee Valley High School, Parsonsfield

2nd Congressional District
Brianna Hall, 11th Grade, Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Rangeley
Sarah McQuoid, 11th Grade, Bangor High School, Bangor
Taylor Leighton, 12th Grade, Bangor High School, Bangor
Dayna DeRaps, 12th Grade, Nokomis Regional High School, St. Albans
Caroline Colan, 12th Grade, Maranacook Community High School, Readfield

For more details visit http://tinyurl.com/c6nan8d.

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Annual Student Exhibit

May 4, 2013

Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Over view CMCA show

On Saturday, April 27 the opening for the Annual Student Exhibition at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport was held. The CMCA staff worked with Camden Hills Regional High School art teacher Carolyn Brown to organize arts activities for children and families which saw around 330 guests! Student volunteers from CHRHS helped with the activities for younger children.

at CHRHS display

This year the show includes student work from Appleton Village School, Hope Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School, Camden-Rockport Elementary School, C-R Middle School, Camden Hills Regional High School, PeoplePlace Cooperative Preschool, Ashwood Waldorf School, Riley School, Children’s House Montessori School and the Community School.

The exhibition will be open until May 12, Thursday -Sunday, 1-5 pm.

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Lucy & the Diamonds

May 3, 2013

Performing at Maine Maritime Academy graduation

“Lucy & the Diamonds” from George Stevens Academy will perform at the Maine Maritime Academy Graduation on Saturday, May 4 at 10:15am.

Under the direction of Steve Orlofsky the combo will have a different look since it we will be missing Oliver Scott, bass & Nicholas Steenberg, guitar who will be taking mandatory SAT’s.

“Lucy & the Diamonds” welcome Matthew Stephens, bass, Lorna Stephens & Kenzie Tefft on vocals in addition to Peter Howell, trombone, David Reinke, piano, Gavin Rogers, drums & the one & only Lucy Jakub on vibes!

Lucy's diamonds at the sculpture

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STEAM STEM reading!

May 2, 2013

Articles on STEM STEAM

  • Fletcher Kittredge, chief executive of Internet and telephone company GWI of Biddeford said workers need a foundation in creative thinking more than they need training in technology that may quickly become obsolete.”Start out with an art degree. Being able to be creative, to interact with people, is more likely to be important for someone’s career,” Kittredge told the Joint Select Committee on Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future. “A lot of what we think of as STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) — that’s out of date. It’s like teaching someone to use a slide rule.” Read the entire article from the Maine Sunday Telegram, August 28 written by Jessica Hall.
  • Read about Biddeford artist Ann Thompson and the work she is doing putting together STEM and Art. You can read about her work in this article from the Sun Journal, Marcy 31 written by Scott Taylor by clicking here.
  • Why STEM should be integrated into literacy, storytelling
    While teachers in the humanities often are encouraged to integrate science, technology, engineering and math topics in classroom instruction, integration must be a two-way street, write Jonathan Olsen and Sarah Gross, teachers at High Technology High School in Lincroft, N.J. In this blog post, they write about the potential benefits of connecting more STEM lessons to storytelling, artwork and literacy, a change that potentially could draw more students, including girls, to the STEM field. Read the entire article ScientificAmerican.com/Budding Scientist blog, April 16 by clicking here.
  • Art + Science = Opportunity. On the National Endowment for the Arts blog there was a post on January 17 that provides several examples where artists, scientists, and community come together. The post written by by Bill O’Brien, NEA Senior Adviser for Program Innovation, includes background information, links to a report that was created from National Science Foundation funding that convened 125 artists for a summit entitled Art as a Way of Knowing. Check out the blog post by clicking here.
  • The Art and Craft of Science. Ed Leadership, a publication of ASCD included this article in their February 2013 edition written by Robert Root-Bernstein and Michele Root-Bernstein. This article supports what Fletcher Kittredge says in the first article above but goes beyond to discuss those who have been recognized for their contributions including Einstein. To read the entire article please click here.

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Calling All Arts Teacher Leaders

May 1, 2013

Professional Development Opportunity

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Regional VPA Assessment Leader Search

Join us for a GREAT opportunity! The Maine Department of Education invites YOU to be part of Phase III of the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative. We are looking for teachers interested in leading and in taking a close look at assessment in the arts. If you are selected, we will provide professional development and ask that you take what you’ve learned and share it with other educators in your region and beyond.

If interested, please send a completed application to Argy Nestor at argy.nestor@maine.gov no later than Monday, May 13, 2013. Download an application by clicking here: http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/news.html

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August 2011 – Phase 1

OVERALL MAAI PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Create an environment in Maine where assessment in arts education is an integral part of the work all arts educators do to improve student achievement in the arts.

The initiative has been building capacity by training arts educators on the “what” and “how” of arts assessment so they can provide the leadership in Maine through professional development opportunities. The details of the initiative are at http://maineartsassessment.pbworks.com/w/page/28365527/Maine-Arts-Assessment.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

Devise a statewide plan for assessment in arts education, which includes professional development opportunities, regionally and statewide, to expand on the knowledge and skills of teachers to improve teaching and learning.

  • Develop and implement standards-based assessment statewide for Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
  • Continuation of building a team representing all regions of Maine
  • Maine conference to roll out/educate arts teachers on use and development of local assessments and the National Core Arts Standards
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
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October 2011-Statewide conference

TIMELINE

  • Phase I
    • Summer 2011: Eighteen teacher leaders attended summer institute on assessment, leadership, and technology
  • 2011-12 School Year
    • October: Teacher leaders presented workshops at statewide arts education conference, USM
    • Arts education assessment webinars for Maine educators facilitated by Rob Westerberg and Catherine Ring – archived
    • Teacher leaders facilitated workshops in regions across Maine
    • February: Reflected on phase I of work and planned phase II
    • Another Arts Teacher’s Story series (19) on Maine Arts Ed blog
    • Arts assessment graduate courses offered by New England Institute for Teacher Education
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    October 2012-Northport

  • Phase II
    • Summer 2012: Summer institute with 35 teacher leaders on assessment, leadership, technology, and creativity
  • 2012-13 School Year
    • October: Teacher leaders presented workshops for each other
    • Teacher leaders facilitated workshops in regions across Maine
    • Teacher leaders facilitated 4 workshops at mega-regional workshops at UMF, USM, Easton Schools, Ellsworth High School
    • February: Reflected on phase II of work and planned phase III
    • April: 25 arts educators participated in professional development on Understanding and Implementing Quality Arts Assessment
    • Another Arts Teacher’s Story series on Maine Arts Ed blog
    • Video stories of 4 teacher leaders that demonstrate a standards based arts education classroom
    • Depository work launched providing resources for arts educators
    • Arts assessment graduate courses offered by New England Institute for Teacher Education
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    February 2012-Bangor

  • Phase III
    •  June 25, 26, 27: Summer institute
    • August 13: Teacher Leaders present workshops for each other
    • October 24: Teacher leaders present workshops at statewide arts education conference Arts Education: Leading the Way, Collins Center for the Arts, UMaine
    • Regional and Mega-regional workshops throughout Maine
    • Another Arts Teacher’s Story series on Maine Arts Ed blog
    • Video stories of standards based arts education classroom
    • Continuing Depository work aligning with National Core Arts Standards
    • Arts assessment graduate courses offered by New England Institute for Teacher Education
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    April 2013-Augusta

Phase I Teacher Leaders who have done a fabulous job starting Maine off with the assessment initiative:

  • DANCE EDUCATOR –  MaryEllen Schaper
  • MUSIC EDUCATORS
    • ALLYSA ANDERSON – Camden Rockport Middle School, grades 5-8
    • WILLIAM BUZZA – Leavitt Area High School, grades 9-12
    • JEN NASH – Etna-Dixmont, grades PK-8
    • MATTHEW DOIRON, Sanford High School, Sanford, grades 9-12
    • DEB LARGE, Hall-Dale High School, grades 6-12
    • JAKE STURTEVANT, Bonny Eagle High School, grades 9-12
    • ALICE SULLIVAN, Woodland/Princeton, grades K-12
    • SHARI TARLETON, Brunswick Junior High School, grades 6-8

    VISUAL ARTS EDUCATORS

    • SHANNON CAMPBELL, Vinalhaven School, grades K-12
    • LAURA DEVIN, Woolwich Central School, grades K-8
    • JENNIE DRISCOLL, Brunswick High School, grades 9-12
    • AUDREY GRUMBLING, Mildred L. Day School, grades K-8
    • CHARLIE JOHNSON, Mount Desert Island High School, grades 9-12
    • LISA MARIN, Jonesport-Beals High School, grades 9-12
    • LEAH OLSON, Hampden Academy, grades 9-12
    • JEFFREY ORTH, Richmond Middle/High School, grades 6-12
    • SHALIMAR POULIN, Gardiner High School, grades 9-12

    THEATRE EDUCATOR

    • REBECCA WRIGHT, Ellsworth High School, grades 9-12

Phase II Teacher Leaders who continued the fabulous work along with most of the teacher leaders from the first phase who continued:

DANCE EDUCATOR

  • CARMEL COLLINS, Lake Region High School

MUSIC EDUCATORS

  • ANDREA WOLLSTADT – Biddeford Intermediate School, grades 4 and 5, John F. Kennedy School, grade K
  • ANDRIA CHASE – Corinth Schools, grades 4-12
  • ASHLEY SMITH – Brunswick High School, grades 9-12
  • BONNIE ATKINSON – Machias School District, grades K-5
  • DREW ALBERT – Maranacook School District, grades 5-12
  • JANE KIRTON – Sanford High School, grades 9-12
  • JARIKA OLBERG – Waynflete School, grades 4-12
  • MARI-JO HEDMAN – Ft. Fairfield Schools, grades K-12
  • SARAH WILLIAMS – Glenburn School, grades 2-8

VISUAL ART EDUCATORS

  • BARB WEED – Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, grades 6-8
  • DANETTE KERRIGAN – Sacoppee Valley Middle School, grades 6-8
  • GLORIA HEWETT – Mount View Middle School, grades 6-8
  • LEONE DONOVAN – Messalonskee High School, grades 9-12
  • PAM OUELLETTE – Lisbon High School, grades 9-12
  • SAMANTHA DAVIS – Sumner Memorial High School, grades 9-12
  • SUSAN BEAULIER – Ashland Schools, grades K-12
  • SUZANNE SOUTHWORTH – Camden Hills Regional High School, grades 9-12

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