Posts Tagged ‘MAEA’
February 24, 2014
20th anniversary celebration
Jasmine Berube, Grade 8, Preface, watercolor, crayon, and Sharpie, Bonny Eagle Middle School
Portland, Maine: In celebration of National Youth Art Month during the month of March, the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), in collaboration with the Maine Art Education Association, has organized an exhibition of artwork created by Maine art students. This year celebrates the 34th anniversary of Youth Art Month exhibitions in Maine and the 20th annual exhibition at the museum. The PMA’s exhibition, on view from March 8 through April 6, will showcase more than 100 works of art by students throughout the state, from elementary school through high school. All participating students will receive certificates of recognition. An exhibition celebration will be held at the PMA on Saturday, March 8 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
National Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art education and to encourage public support for quality school art programs. Art education provides students with important critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, in addition to fostering self-esteem, self-discipline, and an appreciation for the work of others. The Youth Art Month exhibition celebrates and validates student achievement in the visual arts, and the Portland Museum of Art is proud to honor the talent and dedication of these young artists and their teachers. Youth Art Month has been observed nationally since 1961, and on the state level, sponsored by the Maine Art Education Association since 1980.
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February 9, 2014
Maine Art Education Association exhibit artist panel discussion at Saco Museum, Saco, Maine
Join us for a panel discussion, Saturday, February 15, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. with several of the artists exhibiting in our current “After Hours” Maine Art Educators exhibition. The artists/educators participating are: Charlie Johnson, Deb Bickford, Manon Lewis, Robin Brooks and Meryl Ruth.
Allison Price, organizer of this year’s “After Hours” show, will moderate a lively discussion between our panelists and the audience:
- Describe some of your earliest memories of making Art.
- When/How did you know you wanted to become an artist, and teacher?
- What is the relationship between your own studio work and the work you do with your students in the classroom?
- Where do you find inspiration for your Art?
All are welcome to attend this engaging and informative artist conversation.
Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, downtown Saco. All programs and events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 207) 283-3861.
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January 20, 2014
After Hours, Saco Art Museum
On Saturday, January 25 the opening for the Maine Art Education Association members art exhibit will take place at the Saco Art Museum, 1:00 – 3:00. A HUGE THANK YOU to Alison Price who is responsible for making all the arrangements for the show. Alison’s helpers with the arranging and hanging of the 56 piece show were Diane Noble and Piper Bolduc – thanks to both of them for their help!
The show is filled with beautiful work including various media, techniques, and themes! Many of the artists have work for sale in the gift shop of the museum including prints, cards, photographs, and jewelry.
Please join MAEA members, families, and friends to view the work of the following art educators. Congratulations to all the artists! The show is in place until March 1, 2014!
- Betsy Allen-McPhedran
Readfield Elementary School, Readfield
- Dana Altman
Thornton Academy, Saco
- Debra Arter
Camden Adult Ed, Camden
- Barb Berry-Palm
Brunswick Junior High School, Brunswick
- Debra Bickford
Westbrook High School, Westbrook
- Piper Bolduc
Old Orchard Beach High School, Old Orchard Beach
- Vicki Bove`
Gorham Middle School, Gorham
- Sandy Brennan
Wells Elementary School, Wells
- Robin Brooks
Lincoln School, Augusta
- Wendy Burton
Messalonskee High School, Oakland
- Kate Cargile
Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston
- Lee Cheever
Lazydog Studio, Brunswick
- Donna Coffin
Retired (Brunswick High School)
Bailey Island
- Cam Davis
Acton Elementary School, Acton
- Christine DelRossi
Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham
- Mari Dieumegard
Breakwater School, Portland
- Debbie DiGregorio
C.K. Burns School, Saco
- Jennie Driscoll
Brunswick High School
- Elaine Fletcher
Frank H. Harrison Middle School, Yarmouth
- Jennifer Fox
Lisbon High School, Lisbon Falls
- Suzanne Goulet
Waterville Senior High School, Waterville
- Cathy Grigsby
Stevens Brook Elementary, Bridgton
- Lauren Head
Gould Academy, Bethel
- Hollie Hilton
Albert S. Hall School, Waterville
- Holly Houston
Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth
- Charlie Johnson
Mt. Desert Island High School, Mt. Desert
- Genevieve Keller
Windsor Elementary School, Windsor
- Jayne Kinney Young
Deering High School, Portland
- Manon Lewis
Boothbay High School, Boothbay Harbor
- Joanne Maloney
Wentworth Intermediate School
- Rhonda Mann
Marshwood Great Works, South Berwick
- Kelly McConnell
Breakwater School & Maine College of Art, Portland
- Kay McKeever Allison
Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston
- Jennifer Merry
Thornton Academy, Saco
- Chris Milliken
Wells Junior High School, Wells
- Heather Monsen
Brunswick High School, Brunswick
- Nanci Nason
Lebanon Schools, Lebanon
- Argy Nestor
Maine Arts Commission, Augusta
- Diane Noble
Young and Fairfield Schools, Saco
- Heidi O’Donnell
Belfast High School, Belfast
- Pam Ouellette
Lisbon High School, Lisbon Falls
- Mary Pennington
Mountain Valley Middle School, Mexico
- Donna Powers
Biddeford High School, Biddeford
- Allison Price
Brunswick High School, Brunswick
- Gail Rodrigue-duBois
Oak Hill Middle School, Sabattus
- Karen Rubin
Biddeford High School, Biddeford
- Raegan Russell
Berwick Academy, South Berwick
- Meryl Ruth
Porcelain Grace Studio, Cumberland
(formerly at Deering High School)
- Patricia Sevigny-Higgins
Marshwood High School, South Berwick
- Jane Snider
Hancock Grammar and Lamoine Consolidated Schools, Hancock and Lamoine
- Jodi Thomas
Thornton Academy, Saco
- Linda Thorndike Williams
Hussey School, Berwick
- Michael Vermette
Indian Island School, Indian Island
- Sue West
Chewonki Semester School, Wiscasset
- Tina Wood
Marcia Buker Elementary School, Richmond
- Deloris A. White
Berwick Academy, So. Berwick
Posted in Creativity, Opportunity, Visual Arts, YAHOO | Tagged art educators, art exhibit, art teachers, MAEA, Maine, Maine Art Educators Association, Saco Art Museum | Leave a Comment »
December 5, 2013
Submit your ideas
Maine Art Education Association – Logo Design Challenge
Want to help promote visual arts education to be recognized at conferences and other public events? Please help by designing a new logo! This challenge is open to students and adults.
The first round of submissions should be sent by 1/8/2014. We may offer future submission dates until a design that resonates with the board is presented.
Requirements:
The image must be bold and easy to reproduce
. Submission format: RAW or jpeg with 300dpi resolution will be accepted. The design must include the word ME or Maine.
Please avoid cliche symbols of Maine (e.g., a lobster holding multiple paint brushes.)
To see what other art education associations are using for logos, go to: http://www.pinterest.com/mainearted/art-education-associations/
All designs will be reviewed by Maine Art Education Association board members (rubric below). The selected logo will be featured in future correspondence and be used to represent the organization. The designer of our selected logo will have a nice addition to his or her resume and will enjoy a $100.00 gift card on behalf of MAEA.
All submissions should be directed to: delrossic@link75.org. Please include your name, email, and school(s) you work at or attend.
A signed media release form must accompany your submission. Email delrossic@link75.org for a copy of the release form and send a hard copy of the media release form to MAEA, PO Box 10463, Portland, ME 04104.
Posted in Communication, Community, Creativity, Visual Arts | Tagged logo design, MAEA | Leave a Comment »
July 12, 2013
Team East
Thank you to the new president, Heidi O’Donnell, of the Maine Art Education Association for contributing this blog post on her recent trip to Team East.
MAEA president, Heidi O’Donnell, past president Sandy Brennan, Treasurer Suzanne Goulet
The Eastern Region Leadership Retreat was recently held in New Bedford, MA and I was able to enjoy the experience with Sandy Brennan and Suzanne Goulet. Vibrant discussions around community building, advocacy, research and knowledge, learning, and organizational vibrancy intermingled with local gallery tours, a private viewing of the New Bedford Art Museum, wine and chocolate tasting, a dinner train event, and a guided downtown walk lead by docents affiliated with the New Bedford Whaling Museum made this a most enjoyable experience!
We were able to connect with other leaders, share highlights and frustrations, discuss important topics such as teacher evaluations, supporting state association members, document reviews, and general association issues. The National Art Education Association has decided that the Regional retreats will be held only in odd numbered years and that National Leadership Retreats will be held in even numbered years. Next year we will be traveling to Santa Fe, New Mexico (July 24-27)!
Please contact me at heidiaemaine@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us and learning more about being involved with the Maine Art Education Association. If Santa Fe doesn’t work for you, I am excited to announce that in 2015, Maine will host Team East! We will be looking for members to help with the planning of this exciting event! Again, please contact me if you are interested about Team East or any other topics related to Maine’s visual art professional organization.
Posted in Community, Leadership, Professional Development, Visual Arts | Tagged Heidi O'Donnell, MAEA, maine art education association, NAEA, National Art Education Assoociation, Sandy Brennan, Suzanne Goulet, Team East | Leave a Comment »
June 8, 2013
Maine Education Association art exhibit
The Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) and the Maine Education Association (MEA) partner by having a student art exhibit at the MEA building in Augusta. The work is beautifully exhibited and on display for the next several months. This partnership has been underway for several years thanks to the work of MAEA board member and Lewiston Middle School art teacher Kay Allison.
Below is a photograph with Mount Desert Island art teacher (and Maine Arts Assessment teacher leader) Charlie Johnson’s grade 10 student Kathleen Murphy and members of her family. Left to right is Kathleen’s cousin, Kathleen, grandmother, mother, and cousin.
Stop by the MEA building when you are in Augusta to see the marvelous exhibit!
Posted in Creativity, Opportunity, Visual Arts, YAHOO | Tagged art exhibit, arts education, Charlie Johnson, Kay Allison, MAEA, Maine, maine art education association, Maine Education Association, MEA | Leave a Comment »
June 2, 2013
Haystack registration is open
If you are planning on attending the fall Maine Art Education Association fall conference, it is time to register! Please go to http://www.mainearted.org/MAEA/Register_Now.html to register and for more information. The conference is being held at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Stonington on September 13, 14, 15th.
Workshop Choices
1. Creative and Useful Bookmakin with Sally Allen
2. Alabaster Carving with Anne Alexander
3. Encaustic Painting with Diane Bowie Zaitlin
4. Animal sculptures with clay using enclosed forms and additions with Tim Christensen
5. Plein Air Painting with Cooper Dragonette
6. Responding to Photography in Europe with Brenton Hamilton
7. Knifemaking with Tim McCreight
Conference Fees
Conference including room and meals: $250.00
Conference including only meals (day participants):$200.00
New 2013-14 MAEA membership is required for registration. Online registrants will be able to make a single payment.
- On Campus (+ Student Membership) $270
- Off Campus (+ Student Membership) $220
- On Campus (+Full Membership) $280
- Off Campus (+Full Membership) $230
- On Campus (+Retired Membership) $260
- Off Campus (+Retired Membership) $210
For more information and details on the MAEA fall workshop please go to http://www.mainearted.org/MAEA/Haystack.html
Posted in Curriculum and Instruction, Opportunity, Professional Development, Visual Arts | Tagged arts education, fall conference, MAEA, Maine, maine art education association | Leave a Comment »
April 24, 2013
Outstanding Service to the Profession
Kal introducing Stephanie to the guests
At a ceremony held recently at the University of Maine Museum of Art Stephanie Leonard was honored for her years of dedication and received the Outstanding Service to the Profession award and was presented by the Maine Art Education Association. Stephanie was nominated by Kal Elmore and included the following in Stephanie’s nomination:
“…. Stephanie has always understood the need to reach out to students, parents, classroom teachers, art teachers, and community members to help support arts education. She is always there with an idea, a push in the right direction, and that special little ‘je ne sais quoi’ when you need it. Do you need a marker? She has it? A theme idea? She has it. A poster of the president? She has it.
Colleague and friend Fran Clukey holds “mona steph”
…she is an amazing collector of all things Mona! Appropriation is her middle name.
…Stephanie is an inspiring art educator. She has spent 14 years in the classroom and is always advocating for programs and kids. No matter where she is she finds ideas for art projects. She is constantly finding ideas for themes, materials for projects, and suggestions for ways to promote art.
Stephanie has experience in instruction at all educational levels, educational leadership, teacher supervision and development of curriculum. She is also the administrator of a family foundation with experience in community relations, philanthropy, and board management
Stephanie is a friend, ally, tireless advocate and enthusiastic supporter of the visual arts. “
Stephanie with sister-in-law and Brewer High School art teacher Lori Spruce
Posted in Community, Leadership, Visual Arts, YAHOO | Tagged arts education, MAEA, Maine, Outstanding Service to the Profession, Stephanie Leonard | 1 Comment »
April 20, 2013
Maine Elementary Art Educator of the Year
At a ceremony held recently at the University of Maine Museum of Art Cathy Grisby was honored for her years of dedication and received the Elementary Art Educator of the Year award presented by the Maine Art Education Association. Cathy was nominated by colleague Ann Diskin and included the following in Cathy’s nomination:
Cathy being introduced by her colleague Ann Diskin
“…Cathy has been teaching elementary art for 28 years in SAD #61 in the towns of Bridgton and Sebago. She believes that every child is creative and every student can be successful in art. Parent volunteer, Jenni Silverblade says this of Cathy, “She knows how to teach so that each student’s unique ability comes out to the fullest. She has a discerning eye as to what a child can do to turn a piece of art around if it starts falling apart or if the student becomes discouraged.”
Mrs. Grigsby always puts in the extra effort whether it is helping to develop district-wide arts assessments, teaching gifted classes after school, making sets for the plays, exhibiting student work in the community, creating permanent art installations of student work, and just being a positive presence in the school. She has also been a tireless advocate for the arts in her community in her work with helping to found the Bridgton Arts Guild and Gallery 302. In addition, Cathy’s influence reaches other art teachers on a national level through the more than 10 published articles she has written for “Arts and Activities” and “School Arts” magazine over the years.”
Perhaps the most important measure of Cathy’s success is her student’s declarations of art being their favorite subject and their pride at seeing their work on display.“
When Cathy’s school learned that she was being recognized for the award she showed up one morning to a room full of balloons and congratulatory cards from her students. Not to many days later the staff celebrated her recognition at a staff meeting! Yay for Cathy!
Posted in Communication, Community, Creativity, Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership, Visual Arts, YAHOO | Tagged arts education, Bridgton, Cathy Grisby, MAEA, Maine, maine art education association, SAD#61, Sebago, University of Maine Museum of Art | Leave a Comment »
April 18, 2013
Maine Middle Level Art Educator of the Year
At a ceremony held recently at the University of Maine Museum of Art Susan Beaulier was honored for her years of dedication and received the Middle Level Art Educator of the Year award presented by the Maine Art Education Association. Susan was nominated by colleague Beth Ann Walker and included the following in Susan’s nomination:
Susan being introduced by her son, Jordan
For the past 23 years, Susan Beaulier has taught in the same school district she graduated from in 1981. Susan is the Visual Arts teacher in MSAD #32, serving the 330 students in Grades PreK-12. Additionally, she is the Coordinator of Gifted/Talented Education for her district. Susan is a Phase II Teacher Leader for the Maine Art Assessment Initiative, and will soon begin work on the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards First Tier Review. Susan lives in Ashland with her husband John and son Jordan.
“Sue not only loves teaching students, but is also generous with her knowledge in teaching educators. She is practiced in many mediums and munificently shares any and all of her personal materials to enhance and achieve the lesson she is sharing. She inspired may early creative endeavors and creativity, but has imparted innovation into many of the lessons I initiated with my students as I moved from the elementary classroom to the art classroom six years ago. She is an invaluable resource that provides support in many ways.”
Sue is a consummate creator of beautiful things from any medium she touches…She is a key player in the development of our local art educators’ group – Northern pARTners and is sharing her knowledge of quality assessment in art education.
Posted in assessment, Communication, Community, Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership, Visual Arts, YAHOO | Tagged arts education, MAAI, MAEA, Maine, maine art education association, Middle level art educator of the year, MSAD#32, NCAS, Susan Beaulier, University of Maine Museum of Art | 1 Comment »
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