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c o l l a g ea pub l i ca t i on o f t he sp r i ng 2011georg ia a r t educa t i on a s soc ia t i onwww.gaeaar t f o ra l l . com

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people

can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

-Margaret Mead

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art shapes the eARThfrom the editorsamber arnold & karinna riddett-moore

Collage has gone digital! We will continue to have a fall and spring issue each year, but both will be found on our new and improved website: www.gaeaartforall.com

This issue is dedicated to the 2011 Youth Art Month theme “art shapes the eARTh!” How can we as artists, art educators, and art students help our community and support a cause through our art?

We are continually trying to improve Collage and create a useful resource for you, the members. Inside we have included lesson plans, student work, and special articles. If you have ideas for other

features youʼd like to see in Collage, please send them our way!

Message from the President p.3 President Elect and Past PresidentDivision News p.7Middle LevelHigh SchoolHigher EducationMuseumAdministration

Spotlight on Art: SCAD p.12

Events p.15Youth Art Month*Article from YAM Honorary EducatorFall Conference 2011

Exhibits p.21Capitol Art Exhibit

Special Features p.22Lesson Plans & Other Writings*Using Facebook in the Classroom*Presenting 1101

Districts #1, 6, 7, 8, 9 p.30

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call for submissions• Fall 2011 Collage theme will be Creativity Everyday. We are looking for articles,

lessons, works of art, and narrative pieces that might embody the following quote: The true locus of creativity is not the genetic process prior to the work but the

work itself as it lives in the experience of the beholder. -Monroe Beardsley• Email your document labeled with a title and your name

[EXAMPLE: title_your.name.doc or docx] to amwhelchel@gmail.com

call for student artwork• Artwork may be submitted throughout the year and showcased in our student gallery

spread. In your email, please give student name, age/grade, school, and art teacher. In the picture title, give student name and school

• [EXAMPLE: frida.student_grade3_westsideschool.jpeg]

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message from the president

debi davis What do I say to such an amazing group such as you? Many of you have struggled through furlough days, concern for your teaching position, or have lost that position completely! The hardships have accumulated drastically over the past year, yet you continue to go to school and teach your hearts out so that others will understand your passion. I know some days are exceedingly difficult – had some of that myself last week- where you wonder what you are doing and why you are there…but then you realize why you do what you do when a student comes to class brimming with enthusiasm to get started with the current lesson! Those are the times we live for you know … that spark! That flood of emotion when we know we have made a difference! That moment when you are in Wal-Mart and a past student comes flinging arms around you

squealing about how they miss your class! Art education has experienced great support and has been slashed to the bone across the years of its existence, but one thing is for sure – it will survive! It will survive not because it integrates the other academic subjects, not because it is funded well or not, not because it helps students develop problem-solving skills or improves scores on the CRCT. It will survive because it has to! Look across history, what is left of a civilization? Its ART-thatʼs what! It will survive because it is an integral part of the human conscience. Our world is built around it – our clothes, our cars, our entertainment, and our homes. It is imbedded into our existence. I know that these words may not help much when you look at your paycheck and see all the deducted pay or you have lost your job completely, but I believe they are still true words and ones I repeat to myself during those exceedingly difficult times!

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president electstephen lahrIn my over 40 years of teaching art, I

have seen dire situations likes those

we now face more times that I can count. It seems as

if we are always facing threats and attacks, but I can honestly say that this may be one of the most threatening situations ever.

In the 25 plus years that I have been in Georgia, our profession has faced similar scenarios, and yet we always bounced back to become stronger than before due to the tireless hard work and commitment of the members of the National Art Education Association and the Georgia Art Education Association. Now is no different, we must band together and remain strong as a profession to insure that every child in the state of Georgia has access to a quality art education.

It is more important than ever before for each of us to join the GAEA and take an active part in the Association. None of us can stand against this tide alone, it will take a professional team, and that team is NAEA-GAEA. Resources, help, and commitment are available through these two Associations, and it will take working together to keep our

profession viable and strong in the difficult times ahead.

Go out and make GAEA disciples of every art educator you know. We need you, and we need numbers. It is very important that we stand united and put forth the same message. Every child deserves and needs a full and complete art education, and every child has the right to that education.

What must we do? Join NAEA-GAEA, speak with one voice, speak with numbers, and speak with our hearts and minds. We have the potential in Georgia for over 2,000 individual voices to speak as one, but to do that takes dedication, commitment, and courage. The time for waiting and hoping is over, now is the time for action. We must be pro-active and pro-art education. Come to the GAEA Professional Learning Conferences, get to know your NAEA district presidents, be an active member, seek the help of others in your districts, parents, fellow teachers, the PTA or PTO, administrators, and local arts organizations.

I challenge each of you to stand-up for what we believe, and that is “art for all” a quality art education for every child in every school in Georgia.

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kirby meng2011 is a very busy year in GAEA! In addition to the things we do every year, this is an election year. We will be electing members to fill the following positions:

Division directors should spend at least 50% of their time working in that division. The term for these offices begins with 2 years as the elect for the position beginning at the end of the fall conference 2011 and 2 years as the director beginning at the end of the 2013 fall conference. In the case of the president, it will also include 2 years as past president beginning at the end of the 2015 fall conference.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving in one of these positions, nominations should be sent to Kirby Meng kmeng@bellsouth.net or 2768 Club Valley Court, Lake Spivey, GA 30236 by June 1, 2011. In the event there are more than two individuals nominated to run for a position, the field will be narrowed to two by the nominations committee. Elections will take place in the fall and be announced at the Fall Conference.

past president

Tribal SafariNikki Gasserarticle on pg 12

PresidentDivision DirectorsElementaryMiddle LevelSecondary

MuseumHigher EducationAdministration & Supervision

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GAEA AWARDS PROGRAMRecognize Excellence in Art Education!

GAEA awards give us a wonderful way to recognize those among us who make such a difference in the lives of children and the art world in Georgia every day. Please consider nominating an exceptional art teacher that you know! Deadline for nominations is May 1, 2011. The nominated individual and the nominator must be GAEA members.

Nominate a deserving Art Educator for a GAEA/NAEA Award! To review the 2011 NAEA Awards Program Booklet, please visit:

http://www.arteducators.org/grants/11_2011_NAEA_Awards_Program_C.pdf

4 Simple Steps to Nominate for GAEA/NAEA Awards

1. Select a nominee within one of these categories:

Georgia Art Educator of the YearElementary Art Educator of the YearMiddle Level Art Educator of the YearSecondary Art Educator of the YearHigher Education Art Educator of the YearSupervision/Administration Art Educator of the YearMuseum Education Art Educator of the YearCroy West Special Needs Art Educator of the YearDistinguished Service Within the Profession AwardDistinguished Service Outside the Profession AwardRetired Art Educator AwardHigher Education Student Achievement Award (for college or university students who are members of GAEA/NAEA)Student Chapter Sponsor Award of Excellence (Sponsorship of an outstanding Student Chapter at the College/University Level)Outstanding National Art Honor Society Sponsor AwardOutstanding Junior National Art Honor Society Sponsor Award (middle school level)

Rising Stars Secondary Recognition Program (for NAHS student member with goal of art education as a career)

NAEA Awards (GAEA will accept the nomination and process for you!):

Charles M. Robertson Memorial Scholarship (For NAHS high school seniors who wish to major in Art Education, this is a four-year partial scholarship to Pratt Institute of Art and Design in Brooklyn, NY.)School Art Program Standards AwardSchool Art Facilities Design Standards AwardCommittee on Multiethnic Concerns J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. Award

2. Type or print the form found on the NAEA website: page 10

http://www.arteducators.org/grants/11_2011_NAEA_Awards_Program_C.pdf

3. Write a letter of nomination. Save a copy on your computer. In the event that your nominee is a state level winner, we will need another letter from you to send the nominee to SE or National level. Let the person you nominated know that you are nominating them and that they will need to fill out the Standardized Vita from the NAEA site and secure 2 additional letters of support for their nomination. They will also need to submit a photograph. The awards chair will contact them, but the sooner they get the letters, the better since it is sometimes hard to track people down during the summer. All supporting materials will be due to the Past President by July 1, 2011.

4. Mail the COMPLETED form and a letter of nomination written by the nominating GAEA member to Kirby Meng, GAEA Awards Chair, postmarked by May 1, 2011.

gaea awards

Kirby Meng

GAEA Past President/Awards Chair

2768 Club Valley Ct

Lake Spivey, GA 30236

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middle levelemily holton

Hello Middle School Teachers! Just in case you missed the great luncheon at fall conference, or if you need to be refreshed, here are some of the great ideas we talked about for this yearʼs youth Art Month theme, “Art Shapes the eARTh!” highlighting how art can raise money for charities. I mentioned that my county has an Arts council that hosts an annual “chair”ity auction. We auction off painted chairs, and the money raised benefits local communityʼs fine art programs. Participating in world organizations can be a challenge, it might be a good idea to stay local and find an organization in your community to support. We also talked about a Pumpkin decorating contest to help needy families in your area. Relay for life is another great way to contribute to your community. My art club creates unique pins and magnets throughout the year to sell; all the money we raise goes to the American Cancer Society, www.relayforlife.org. There are also large scale ways in which your student can contribute. Haiti

Houses is one of those ways, by making cardboard houses and pins, magnet, necklaces and large houses. Visit www.haitihouse.com for more information. There is also Croyʼs Cause where students can make mini easels and canvases for auction and donate the money to the National Urea Cycle Disorder Foundation, www.nucdf.org. The Empty Bowls Project in which students create clay bowls to raise money to help organizations fight hunger, to raise awareness about the issues of hunger and food security. The money raised goes to local food banks, www.emptybowls.net. Also, the Memory Project where students create a portrait to honor the identity of an orphan, www.thememoryproject.org. There are many ways you can contribute on a large or small scale. Let me know what youʼre doing in your community, so I can share your great contributions with others. Also, if you would like to register, the NAEA has a professional middle level networking site is http://naeamiddlelevel.ning.com/.

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high schoolkathy gillespie-jackson

Thanks to all who helped raise $2,200 for the NAHS scholarships at the Fall Conference in Callaway Gardens. Your donation contributes to the secondary students art awards and senior scholarships given each year at the National Art Honor Society State Conference. Sincere

thanks to Noelle Petersen, Ali Kates, and John

Kinnaman for their help in making it such a successful and enjoyable event. The 2011 NAHS

State Conference will be February

25-26th at The Portfolio Center and Museum of Contemporary Art of GA in Atlanta sponsoring with host NAHS chapter Meadowcreek High School will be teacher Chris Hellyer. The 2012 NAHS conference will be in Valdosta and will be hosted by Lowndes County High School. If you and your chapter would like to host this event please let us know,

and if you would like to start a NAHS chapter see the NAEA website for detailed directions. The All State Art Symposium (ASAS) will be offered later in the spring this year (May 6-7) at Kennesaw State University with Dr. Diana Gregory and Shane McDonald organizing. The ASAS exhibition this year will take place in the KSU Art Gallery. The Metro Atlanta Exhibit at the High Museum will expand this year to include the entire state with Renee Gaither organizing. A Comprehensive list of Exhibits/Scholarships will continue to be posted on the secondary website. Please join me in welcoming Hope Steele our new Secondary-Elect, who will be moving to the board this year to guide our secondary division. All info needed for the secondary art teacher will be posted on the GAEA website including the Comprehensive list of Exhibits and Scholarships.

www.gaeaartforall.com

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higher education

diana gregoryCelebrate April 5, 2011 – Itʼs Arts Advocacy Day

You care about art education, right? You believe art education is vital

for developing studentʼs ability to problem solve,

expand their creativity, learn critical thinking and analytic skills.

Well youʼre not alone! On April 5, 2011 the 24th annual Arts Advocacy Day will be celebrated as one of the only events that brings together a broad cross-section of Americanʼs cultural and civic organizations from across the country to underscore the importance of developing public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts. This is one opportunity to advocate for the arts in general and art education in particular. At the fall 2010 GAEA conference, Jan Selman reminded GAEA Higher Education and Administration/Supervision members “If you donʼt speak up, you forfeit your opinion to someone else.”

Selman encouraged us to actively engage in getting the message out about the need for art education by developing an advocacy plan. In this plan you want to communicate a clear message – peel away all the extra and get to the essence of the issue; define your goals; do your homework; build grass root involvement and support; develop a time line; create a media plan; and craft your message. Whatʼs at stake is art education funding and research. This is an opportunity for all of us to make a difference as educators, artists, and artists/teachers.

The NAEAʼs Advocacy website at http://www.artsusa.org/get_involved/advocate.asp is a great resource. Here you will find tips, resources, and plans to get you started. Take a look at the NAEA State of the Arts Advocacy Report – Southeastern States by Dr. Tom Cato from March 2002. Think about where we are now, where we were then. Then take two minutes to tell Congress you support the arts and arts education. Think about activities you might do on April 5, 2011 – Arts Advocacy Day. Weʼre in this together, and itʼs time to make our voices heard.

Kimberly WangJust BeeNorth Gwinnett H.S.Debi West

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asasdiana gregory

In 2011, with sponsorship from GAEA and the Cobb County School District, Kennesaw State University will again host the All State Art Symposium (ASAS). This year the exhibition will be held May 6 through 26, 2011 in the KSU Fine Arts Gallery and the Visual Arts building. The Fine Arts Gallery will showcase the ASAS award winners and three-dimensional works, while the Visual Arts building

display will be a pin up show. Two and three-dimensional works will be accepted and, like last year, the submission process will be online. The ASAS awards ceremony will take place on Friday night May 6, and the

symposium workshops will be held on Saturday May 7, 2011.

Complete information about ASAS is available on KSUʼs website at http://www.kennesaw.edu/visual_arts/asas/. Be sure to check out the ASAS winners from previous years on the website and look for information about ads in the ASAS catalogue. Special recognition of ASAS winners is sent each year to mayors, city councils, and state legislatures, who are beginning to see All State as a showcase for the creative art talent of secondary students. ASAS consists of two main steps: the regional judging and the

state judging. Last year over 600 works were submitted and over 230 works were displayed from works representing 59 art educators from 43 Georgia high schools. Your regional coordinator is listed on the GAEA website under Secondary, then All State. Be proactive and contact them if you are not on their e-mail list. With so many changes in teacher positions each year, keeping secondary e-mail lists current can be a challenge, so donʼt miss out on this great opportunity to help others understand about life through the study of art.

museumrenee gaither

The 12th Annual Metro Atlanta High School Exhibit; a collaboration with GAEA and the High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been expanded this year to include 159 counties/11 regions in the state of Georgia. Our exhibit will now be known as the Metro Expanded Atlanta High School Exhibit. Exhibit dates are March 29 – May 15, 2011. Please check the website to download submission guidelines, entry form, inventory list, and region maps.

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BRANCUSI CALDER DE CHIRICO DUCHAMP JOHNS LÉGER MATISSE MIRÓ MONDRIAN PICASSO POLLOCK WARHOL

H I G HPICASSOTOWARHOL

June 14, 15, 16: Teacher InstituteRegistration opens on March 14

October 20: Free Evening for EducatorsRegistration opens on August 29

School Tours: Call 404-733-4468 to book your tour now.

Find out more about these events, programs for teachers,and educator resources at www.high.org/teachers, or call 404-733-4815.

Assembled exclusively for the High from The Museum of Modern Art in New York,Twelve Modern Masters is a who’s who of 20th-century artists.

This exhibition is a collaboration between The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and High Museum of Art, Atlanta. The exhibitions and programs of the MoMA Series are made possible by

Presenting Sponsor: Sponsors:

Planning Partner: The Rich Foundation The Modern Masters Circle: Margaretta Taylor and Sue and John Wieland

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), Girl before a Mirror, 1932, oil on canvas, 64 x 51 1/4 inches, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim. © 2011 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987), Self-Portrait, 1966, silkscreen ink on synthetic, polymer paint on nine canvases, each canvas 22 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches, overall 67 5/8 x 67 5/8 inches, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Philip Johnson. © 2011 Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

The Gary W. and Ruth M. Rollins Foundation

T W E LV E M O D E R N M A S T E R SOctober 15, 2011–April 29, 2012

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As summer approaches many of us have already made plans and are looking forward to a wonderful time of art making, on our on or in courses offered in our area, as well as a time of rest and relaxation.

During those summer weeks, many colleges, museums and other

institutions across the country, such as Ringling College of Art and Design, Chicago Art Institute and Kansas City Art Institute offer intensive week long studio sessions for Art

Educators. Art Supervisors and Administrators often post or send

announcements about these offerings to art teachers and other

faculty. I encourage art educators in my county to stay abreast of current trends, expose themselves to a wide range of art and artists and to continually look for opportunities to grow as artists and art educators in both their personal and professional lives. By taking take advantage of offerings at museums, colleges, galleries, we as art educators model to our students our personal and professional commitment to art education. Many of these programs are free, and although they rarely include travel, they do include food and lodging. In 2007, I was accepted to and attended the week long Chicago Art Institute Teacher Institute in Contemporary Art. (TICA). The opportunity to work with art teachers from around the country as well as to have unlimited access to the Art Institute Museum was simply amazing. My experience during that week at TICA was one of inspiration, joy and growth; both as an artist and an educator. One of my goals as an art

coordinator is for all art educators in my district to develop and maintain exemplary art programs for their students and to develop their craft, so that they can inspire and ignite all students to achieve at the highest level. An avenue to reach that goal is to provide a variety of opportunities for teachers to grow professionally and personally. Further, as Art Coordinator I can encourage teachers who take advantage of programs, such as the ones I have mentioned, to share their knowledge and experience to their colleagues. An obvious venue to share and collaborate is the GAEA fall conference. (Hint: To those of you attending one of the many summer institutes all around the country in 2011 consider developing a workshop and presenting your experiences at the fall conference.) For those of you who have yet to make summer plans, consider applying to a summer institute. I have listed a few below. Deadlines for summer institutes are fast approaching. But remember, there is always next year! So, as you complete the 2010-2011 school year and move into a summer of replenishing and renewal and reflection, take the opportunity to plan for your self during the 2011-2012 school year. Make a commitment and put a date in the calendar; apply to attend one of the plethora of studio experiences and residential workshops offered at colleges and institutions across the country. Your students will thank you. (list on page 14)

administration & supervisionbetsy eppes

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summer opportunities for art educators

suggested by betsy eppes, administration

Power of Art: Teaching Students with DisabilitiesSponsored by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundationhttp://www.labschool.org/content/powerarthttp://www.labschool.org/files/u1/Power_of_Art.pdfApplication Deadline is March 15.

Chicago Art Institute - Teacher Institute in Contemporary Art http://www.saic.edu/continuing_studies/teacher/index.html#ticahttp://www.saic.edu/continuing_studies/teacher/index.html#tica/SLC_15797Application Deadline April-15

Kansas City Art Institute Educators Art Lab http://www.kcai.edu/continuing-education/ealApplication Deadline-March 18

(Courses are probably filled for 2011)Ringling College of Art and Design-Digital Art and Design Workshop This site may be blocked at your work station. But should be able to access at home.http://rcadteacherinstitute.ning.com/events/2011-summer-art-teacher

Lexi WoodNature FullNorth Gwinnett H.S.Debi West

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Nikki Gasser Student

The Third Annual Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show was a major production for the Visual Arts Department and an incredible success with two sell out shows. The narrative of the show began with people busy at work, accompanied by the hum of machinery. Later, the machines are taken over and are shut down by dark evil forces in the stark interior of an old fashion design building, known as the Funk Factory. The large painted stage set design outfitted with gears, pipes, smoke, and other elements set the industrial scene. The building is abandoned, but not for long, as the setting suddenly changes by means of a magical spell. The mood shifts to wonderment with dazzling and

shimmering lights as the factory springs back to life, and models are released from the machine, wearing garments and accessories created from trash, recycled goods, and found objects.

Under the direction of art instructor, Trellis Payne, with collaboration from the Dance and Theatre departments, students designed and modeled garments on the runway, created the stage set design, and assisted with the general production of the show. Students used their imagination and creativity to transform trash into treasure, from magnificent bridal gowns to form-fitting couture.

Trellis Payne and Steve Schetski worked together on the stage set design to bring the vision of the Funk Factory to life. Phong Dang, a student in Ms Payneʼs fashion design class, came up with the theme for this yearʼs show. Students spent two weeks working after school painting the stage set design. When completed, it consisted of fifteen 4 x 8ʼ wooden panels brush and spray painted, aided by stencils of different industrial and design components and abstracted motifs of the factory interior. The color palette consisted of olive green, teal, gray, black, and metallic paint, which when combined, gave the impression of chic deconstruction and industrialism. As Steve Schetski and Junk to Funk collaborator said, “It was with great pleasure to see the completed panels fit together in a cohesive and strong visual statement, which was decidedly industrial and masculine. The stage design complemented the feminine quality of the models and their garments in the show without distraction. The contrast was beautiful and dramatic.”

spotlight on art:

Junk to Funk Fashion Show

Marry me, You AnimalGrant Flinn

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This was the first time the visual arts students created a stage set design. One of the designers of the show and president of NAHS, Angel Ang comments, “It's amazing to think that these talented people are my peers and I am so proud of the fact that my fellow members of NAHS, as well as myself, stepped up to the plate and hit home run with the set design!”

Terresa Kizer, the Theatre technical director and senior Shy Fecteau, stage manager were in charge of behind the scenes to set up lights, sound, props, special effects (fog and intelligent lighting), and safety concerns. The work they did ensured a dynamic production with choreographed music and dancers than just models just strutting down the runway.

As the show began, the audience was mesmerized with the upbeat tempo of the music and high energy clearly visible throughout the theater. A senior and Junk to Funkʼs scenic and musical director, Phong Dang, states “Junk 2 Funk was a celebration of fashion, dance, and pop music.” This was a success story for young aspiring fashion designers and those involved in a quality production to make the Funk Factory a memorable experience. We are planning to use several of the panels to display in the blank hallways of our school to brighten them and remember the fantastic experience. Awards were given for the following categories in Best of Show, Best Bridal, and five WOW Factor Awards for semi-formal

apparel. Junior Grant Flinn received the Best Bridal award, for his dramatic garment “Marry Me You Animal,” created with large compressed sheets of paper. The five Wow Factor Awards went to the following students: senior Sara Foskey, junior Angel Ang, senior Phong Dang, senior Patrick Murphy, and junior Grant Flinn. Last but not least, Best in Show went to junior Nikki Gasser, for her African tribal and grassland inspired piece titled “Tribal Safari,” made of natural weeds and pampas grass, masking tape, industrial hardware, burnt matches and beans. “Not only was I happy to be part of this production, but was honored to win an award in this very competitive show.”

As consequence of all the diligent hard work from our students, faculty, and parents, the show was a tremendous success. Junk to Funk engineer, Trellis Payne, said “The evening of Junk to Funk was truly a magical experience, and could not have happened without the help of all those involved in this fantastic production. I could not have been happier.” The Visual Arts Department was very excited to share the first fine arts production at our school with the new principal, Gif Lockley. He recently moved from North Carolina to accept the position at our school, and hardly had a chance to move in before he became involved with the work we were doing in our show. It is fantastic to have a principal with an arts background and vision to bring our school to a higher level of excellence.

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youth art monthpam morgan

katie harrison

art shapes the eARTh!

The kick off to YAM 2011 is the Capitol Art Exhibit, and tonight was a special night. An evening filled with excited student artists, parents and legislators. After viewing artwork and meeting with legislators, the events moved downstairs to the speakers where the Honorary 2011 YAM Art Educator, Debi West was introduced and spoke of how there is nothing without art and how thousands of Georgia students are without art in their education. She pointed out that

there are no numbers without lines, no airplanes without designers, no homes without artful architects. Honorary 2011 YAM Artist Barbara McGuire spoke of her love and care for art and shared a personal poem she wrote for her mother. We are honored to have these two ladies represent YAM 2011.

The highlight of the night was the unveiling of the YAM 2011 Flag design! Every flag designer was recognized with a certificate and their original flag artwork. Everyone got to see how amazing these student artists are. There were several hundred entries from 30 schools around the state for the flag contest, and the finalists were painfully narrowed down to 17. The student artists are also looking forward to being recognized in Washington, D.C. in March at the

events

Photo taken by Dallas Gillespie, 2011

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National Flag Event where the YAM flags of every

state fly in Washington.

We are looking forward to every school in Georgia finding

their own way to recognize and celebrate YAM. As you know, Art Shapes the eARTh is for us to use ART to support causes around our school, community, town and state. We want to teach and show others how art makes a difference in our lives and others.

Find a cause and support it, recognize it, bring awareness to it and CELEBRATE it in MARCH!! Please enjoy and support your cause, document what you do and send your photos and information to the YAM girls at the end of March! All YAM information, documents & calendar can be found on www.gaeaartforall.com.

(Final due date is June 1st)

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honorary yam educatordebi west, yam 2011“ART with PURPOSE”

I am very honored to have been selected as this yearʼs Youth Art Month (YAM) Honorary Art Educator! This yearʼs YAM theme, “Art Shapes the eARTh…Support A Cause” is very near and dear to my heart because I have seen how well it works in a visual art curriculum. It impacts our students in such positive ways. My question for you is simple: how do we, as educators, ensure that the

techniques and creativity taught through the arts actually sticks and helps enable our children to be more caring citizens in our communities? I believe that if we let them be the “change they

want to see in the world” through “Art with Purpose” lessons created

through service learning activities, faith based learning and character education curricula, we will see a difference in our future! I am Debi West.  After 18 years in the art room, I still proudly call

myself an Art Educator, I am still in love with my job!  It truly is my passion, my life, my love and it has saved me in several ways.  But over the years my philosophy has changed from thinking that the MOST important things were the “theories”, the DBAE, the elements, the principles, the tests, and I began to realize that the most important things in teaching are the STUDENTS! When I truly thought about it, I realized that although I do teach ART, most importantly, I teach CHILDREN…the future, our most priceless assets!  And if my students are the most important aspect to my teaching, shouldnʼt I challenge myself to teach them to be better, caring human beings?  And couldnʼt I do this through the art of teaching ART?!  I believe that if educators actually let students experience learning, if we “donʼt just talk at them” and instead, let them “do it” and discover and become, only then can they actually learn. I have found that by combining art education with service learning lessons, my students are garnering a richer education and realizing their potentials to live life with a purpose! I call this my “Art With Purpose”

Abby GrotheShoe Study #7North Gwinnett H.S.Debi West

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(continued from pg. 17)curriculum and so far, itʼs working for me, and most importantly, itʼs working for my students and our community. I believe that if we combine this with a curriculum rich in character education, the arts could become a huge part of every school in America because we are taking our studentʼs creativity and talent and using it for the betterment of the world. Early in my teaching career, I felt the need to teach my students more than another “art project”. I was determined to have my students collaborate and work on art that could be more than another “pretty picture” and more than just organizing the elements and principles of art in creative and divergent ways. I wanted the creativity and imagination of my students to be seen by many and in

turn, perhaps change a life, or several. I wasnʼt 100% sure how

to go about this, but I was introduced to the Empty Bowls project early on and talked my administration into hosting our own Empty Bowls dinner event

the following year. It was such a wonderful experience having the

opportunity to provide my students the ability to give back to our community through this project. And I think perhaps, this is where my “Art with Purpose” curriculum was born and became a reality! Through the years, I have added more and more service learning activities to my growing curriculum. From my 14 years at the elementary level, to my 4 years at the secondary level, I am seeing the difference this type of learning can do

for all learners! My space here is limited, so I have listed each of the activities I do with my students, as well as given you a list of websites, to see if perhaps one or more of these activities might be a good place for you to begin this type of teaching. I am touched that our state YAM co-chairs have selected this theme for the 2011-2012 school year and canʼt wait to see our state Youth Art Month book this year as lessons that can truly change lives become a part of our stateʼs visual art curriculum. Thank you all for touching the lives of your studentʼs daily! Hereʼs to a GREAT YAM Celebration supporting causes throughout Georgia!

For detailed information on all of these, check out the NAEA January 2010 Monthly Mentor blog: http://naea.typepad.com/naea/2010/01/index.html

www.emptybowls.orgwww.relayforlife.org

www.carepages.com   (croywest)www.nucdf.org

www.thememoryproject.orgwww.haitihouses.org

www.pinwheelsforpeace.orgwww.fundred.org

www.arteducators.orghttp://naea.digication.com/artstuff/Welcome/published

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2011 GEORGIA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FALL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE

October 20-23, 2011 Hilton Marietta Hotel and Conference Center, Marietta, GA 30064 www.altantamarietta.hilton.com

Call for Art Unmasking Creativity:

Process & ProductGAEA 2011 Members Exhibition at Sturgis Gallery Kennesaw

State University

Opening August 24, 2011The GAEA Opening will coincide with the KSU Galley Openings

Closing Reception October 20, 2011 Hilton Conference Center

Electronic submission opens February 14 Deadline May 16, 2011

See GAEA 2011 Fall Conference for details

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2011 GEORGIA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FALL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE October 20-23, 2011 Hilton Marietta Hotel and Conference Center, Marietta, GA 30064 www.altantamarietta.hilton.com

Workshops and Presentations Wanted

Call for ProposalsConference Chair: Dr. Diana Gregory – Email: dgregory@kennesaw.edu

Proposals must be sent to: Diana Gregory, KSU Visual Arts, 1000 Chastain Rd. #2901, Kennesaw, GA 30144 or dgregory@kennesaw.edu Deadline: June 30, 2011 A Note to Presenters: Please keep fees as low as possible and round off (for example $5, $10, $15). Free workshops will be given priority. Thank you for your understanding!

Name(s): ________________________________________ NAEA ID# ____________________Title: ____________________________________________ Day Phone: __________________School/Business/Organization: ____________________________________________________Street Address: ________________________________________________________________City: ____________________________________State: ___________Zip: __________________E-mail: ___________________________________Evening phone: ________________________Title of Workshop/Presentation:

Program Description (3-4 sentences, as you would want it written in the conference program)

Your qualifications (Education, certification, etc.):

Specific InformationApproximate Time Required: _____________________Time needed to set up: ______________Maximum # of participants: ______________________ Minimum # of Participants: _______________________Target Audience:

Elementary______ Middle School________ Secondary__________ Museum ______Research________ Technology ________ All __________Other _____

Supply Fee: $ per person ____________ (Please submit this form or reasonable facsimile. Handwritten is fine; use back of sheet, if necessary.)

PLEASE NOTE: GAEA is affiliated with the NAEA; in keeping with NAEA policy all presenters must be registered conference participants.

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capitol art exhibitThe Capitol Art Exhibit is an annual art show that is cosponsored by the Georgia Art Education Association and the Office of the Secretary of State. It is is the premier event of Youth Art Month, and the purpose of the exhibit is to share with our legislators and the public the exceptional creative ability of Georgiaʼs students.

All GAEA members are invited to participate and submit student work! The process is simple! Entry forms are due in December, mat student work and main, and then the opening reception is in February. Information is always available on the website under the “special events” tab and then “exhibition opportunities.”

We hope you will consider participating next year!

exhibits

Ben TweedyOsborne MS studentPhoto credit: Dallas Gillespie, 2011

Meredith Shulte, Osborne MS student, with Dallas GillespiePhoto credit: Dallas Gillespie, 2011

Senator Renee Unterman and Anna Butler, Level Creek ES student

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lesson plan to share

people & places of the heart

renee machen, gwinnett countyHow do you get your students to

develop a sense of personal interest and importance in their artwork? How do you encourage them to create art with an emotional connection to their work? This can sometimes be a struggle, especially with elementary students. I led my 5th graders through this lesson recently, and I think it helped to accomplish this as well as achieving several other favorable outcomes.

In this lesson, the studentʼs work was unique to them. Everyoneʼs art would be completely different. In addition to creating an emotional attachment to their work, their knowledge of art history was increased. Lastly, it supported their classroom teacherʼs instruction about the Great Depression, which is part of their 5th grade Social Studies curriculum.

First, I shared some of the details of the Depression Era with them, such as the Stock Market Crash, the Midwest, which became known as the Dust Bowl, the fact that one fourth of our citizens were out of work, and that bread lines were an everyday sight.I then explained that under F.D.R.ʼs New Deal, many programs were developed to aid citizens by giving them pay as well as a sense of pride in themselves. One of the programs that helped artists was the WPA. Thanks to this program, we have many examples of wonderful art that were produced during this time.

At this point I showed a power point presentation of some of the WPA artistsʼ works. I chose pictures that were

demonstrations of the artistsʼ own home towns, such as barbershops, small downtown scenes, and local people. However, just like a camera records everything within the viewfinder, these artists included “the good, bad, and the ugly” in their artwork. As we examined their paintings, we noticed things that were not necessarily “pretty”, such as worn, peeling wallpaper, old gray buildings or wrinkled, stooped people. I explained that these artists had an attachment to these places and people: they felt an emotional connection with the subject of their paintings. They felt pride in their hometowns as if to say, “All is not perfect or without problems but I am proud to belong here”.

Students then retrieved their sketchbooks and were challenged to come up with three different possibilities of paintings that they could create. I explained that these needed to be places that they had visited, that they had a connection with and that evoked some kind of feeling when they thought of it. In this way, their painting would be similar to the WPA artists in that both would be paintings based on something relating to them (the artist) personally. As soon as they narrowed it down to their favorite idea, they were given 12”x12” white paper on which they penciled in the drawing for their painting. Students then used tempera paints in many shades and colors to complete their artwork.It took approximately three, 45- minute class periods to complete their painting.As an extension, students then wrote about their painting, explaining details about their picture and why it was important to them.

I found that this lesson not only provided social studies instruction, but also gave students an opportunity to create an artwork that had special meaning to them.As an added bonus, I learned much about them as they shared, with much pride and feeling, about their special place!

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To add to the list of back to back classes

The extra work we do surpasses.

It’s a banner for PTOA backdrop for the Christmas show

A banner for the National Lunch Week celebration

Four signs for the chorus parade’s flotation.

Things to draw for the teacher down the hall

The signs for coach to show he knows it all.

There is the wall to decorate.The numbers for the teacher to explain

to her students how to numerate.

Oh! And paper to lend.Student work for art contests to send.

Our work is never done.And in the long run…

An art teacher is very much needed.Without one how would these schools

have succeeded!?

-- Erin Gray Mathis, exhausted art teacher

Hailey ChristianI.Fav Self PortraitLevel Creek E.S.Amber Arnold

Student work from Renee Machenʼs People and Places of the Heart

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While the issue of whether teachers should use Facebook in their professional realms is still under debate, there are 300 million computer users currently set up with an account on Facebook (Parr, 2009). According to Ostrowʼs (2009) report, Facebook users spend an average of five hours and forty-six minutes per month on it. In addition to Facebookʼs popularity, there are more and more cultural institutions becoming part of this trend. The questions are: How can art teachers utilize Facebook in their teachings to enhance the studentsʼ learning about art? What are the benefits and challenges when art teachers use Facebook in their teachings? This article provides five things for those art teachers who want to use Facebook in their teachings to consider. 1. Identify your purpose for using Facebook. Schwartz (2010) points out “Facebook is worth considering as a communal space, albeit one that requires discretion” (p. 39). Before you sign up with

an account on Facebook, you will need to identify your purpose. For instance, do you want to provide an extra opportunity for your students to communicate to their classmates, friends, teachers, or

administrators at school? What level of student involvement within Facebook do you feel comfortable with? Do you want your studentsʼ parents to be part of it

and have more open access to you? Facebook creates alternative points of

connection between different individuals, including school administrators, faculty, and students. “[Facebook is] a place where the diverse parts of a community could come together and hold a conversation within a

shared sense of participation and responsibility” (Schwartz, 2010, p. 39). 2. Identify your target audience or what Facebook calls “Friends.” Although Facebookʼs policy clearly addresses that the user needs to be at least 13 years old (Facebook, 2010), it does not mean that elementary school teachers cannot utilize it to enhance their teachings with their students. For instance, art teachers can use Facebook as a link to other cultural institutionsʼ Facebook pages or upload teaching materials (art history lesson movie clips) for their classroom teaching, as long as there is an Internet network available within the classroom. Identifying your target Facebook user is important, as well as setting up a clear boundary between your role and your studentsʼ. 3. Inspect the I.P. content before your posting. I.P. content includes photos, movies, texts, and hyperlinks, which are posted or linked on Facebook pages by its users (Facebook, 2010). Facebook has the right to host your I.P. content, but you still maintain the copyright. However, you will be responsible for all copyright protected materials you use within your I.P. content. Facebook also might be a the tools for art advocacy. But remember, you will need to have the parentsʼ permission to use studentsʼ works, images, and names.

using facebook in the classroom

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Assistant Professor of Art Education

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4. Determine how much time you can use to manage the account. People spend a certain amount of time on Facebook to connect with people or groups. Determine how much time

you can invest in developing your I.P. content and networking with others. 5. Read the policy carefully and thoroughly. Facebook just updated its policy in April 2010 (Facebook, 2010). It is not a long policy. For properly and effectively utilizing Facebook in your classroom, it is recommended that you review the policy. There are some concerns from teachers regarding the use of Facebook in their classroom. I have simply provided a chart of the concerns and solutions in this article. Please review them and decide what works best in your situation.

Concerns Suggested SolutionsI do not want to use my personal account with students.

You can sign up for an additional account with different email address (school email address).

Personal information within my account. Set a higher level for your privacy setting.Copyright I.P. content. Facebook has auto-alert function if your

I.P. content violates copyright law, but make sure you have or maintain all the copyrights for any resources you use.

I do not know how to create a movie for Facebook I.P. content.

You can export your instructional slide shows to a movie format in PowerPoint.

Should I invite all my students to be my Facebook friends?

Only if you use Facebook in your teaching and have your students submit their reflections or art criticism on Facebook.

What if my student graduates? Students have the right to decide whether to leave the discussion groups or even remove you from their friend list.

There is so much to do in Facebook, but I am not a technology expert and need technical support.

You can always go to the Help tab to find technical support, as long as you connect to the Internet.

ReferencesFacebook. (2010). Statement of rights and responsibilities. Retrieved from

http://www.facebook.com/help/?section=community.Ostrow, A. (2009). People spend 3x more time on Facebook than Google. Retrieved July

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A Short Explanation

It was about 38 years ago this spring that I made my first conference presentation, and it was very stressful. Since that time, I have made well over 200 presentations and conducted over 100 workshops on the State and National levels. While many proposals were accepted, there were some that were not. On several occasions I wrote three or four proposals to NAEA hoping to have one accepted, but to my surprise they were all accepted. While at other times I thought I had a great idea only to get turned down. Twice I

was appointed chair of an NAEA Division to read and select proposals for National Conventions. It is never easy to write or select proposal for presentations.

Through these years of experience, I have learned a lot about what will work and what will not, which topics are popular and which ones are not, and what is important and what is not.

Therefore, what follows comes from my experiences and from my heart.

Several years ago I read a paper, Advisory NAEA written by Victoria

Weaver, winter 2005, entitled, “Conference Presentation 101;” and while

I liked the idea and a lot of what was

written in that Advisory, I found it lacking in enthusiasm and élan. So I felt I might be able to contribute something more, provide a little more information, answer some questions young professionals have, calm some fears, and encourage those of you so inclined to make proposals and present at conferences. Another reason I felt compelled to suggest this presentation had to do with recent experience as a State GAEA Conference Chair. It is really difficult to be in charge of a conference when so few folks send in proposals. The entire planning process gets derailed, and often deadlines have to be extended. It is my sincere hope that when reading this each of you will be encouraged to put yourselves out there and get involved in writing proposals, making presentations, and doing workshops in the future. Your willingness to making a presentation at a State or National Convention is a very wonderful thing because you are sharing something of yourself. It takes courage to do this, so I commend you for considering to do this. Remember, if you are not prepared, you will get stung and, I have been stung a time or two. So for what it is worth, here are some pointers for developing a proposal and making a presentation or doing a workshop.

Who Should Present?

Anyone who loves what they do, who loves people, and who is willing to share something neat and special. I have been to presentations by first year teachers and students studying to be teachers that were smashing, inspirational, and humbling. I have been to workshops and presentations by seasoned teachers who are imbued with unbridled enthusiasm for their work and their students that were simply great. And, I have been in workshops and presentations with

conference workshop 1101:preparation & presentation

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younger and older professors who think deeply about what it is they do and how children learn and think about art that were fantastic. You just need to feel that you have something to say and share as a professional in our field.

Got a friend or colleague who shares your enthusiasm and love for what you want to present? Invite them to present with you; share the stress and the joy. Ever talked to someone who you thought had a lot to offer, but did not want to write a proposal or join the Association? I encourage you to help them write that proposal, join the Association, and to make that presentation or do that workshop.

Getting Started: Writing the Proposal

The following are some important things you need to think about when writing a proposal or preparing a workshop.

First, is the topic something you are really excited about and you really want to share with others in the

field?

Second, are you confident in your ability to develop an approach to the topic that will excite your audience as much as it excites you? Enthusiasm is a big plus when it comes to

presentations. It is a little like trying to sell a product; you have to believe in it to sell it!

Third, pick a catchy but accurate title that describes your presentation or workshop and also reflects the theme of the conference. Write

it up in three to four strongly worded and organized sentences. Remember, accurate

communication is extremely important.

Fourth, thoughtfully and carefully plan your approach. Will you be using multi-media, a computer, a projector, a VCR or DVD player, etc.? Remember, in most cases you will need to provide your own electronic gear, extension cords, possibly even a screen. Will you need to prepare a power point

presentation, purchase or rent a video or DVD? I do not recommend playing an entire videotape or DVD unless it is very short. Only play what pertains to the presentation or workshop.

Fifth, a word about technology. You should never assume anything when it comes to technology. Make sure it works before leaving home. Have a back-up plan for a worse case scenario. Call the hotel/motel/convention center ahead of time and ask if they have “free” wireless Internet or low cost hook-ups for your computer if you need to access the Internet.

Sixth, if you are doing a workshop plan out the cost of the materials your participants will need to have to complete the project. As you build your budget, consider if it is possible for the participants to bring their own tools or materials to help cut costs. Can you get a vendor to supply what you need? In some cases, you can write a grant for materials. How will you package the materials (hints to come)? What tools or additional equipment will be brought with you and how will you accomplish this process? The National Art Education Association had a policy that you could receive $200 from the Association for workshop materials including shipping. That amount does not go very far in todayʼs world.

Seventh, think carefully about how much time it takes to set-up and to break-down. You have only 10 minutes to get everything ready; and you need to quit on time, which means being picked-up and out of the room 10 minutes before the next group is scheduled to enter the space. Practice, plan, and ask for help from participants. You should probably figure on 2 to 3 minutes for each double spaced typed page if your presentation is in the form of a paper. Workshops are trickier to figure and require a great deal more planning and practice or experience with regard to timing. Make sure your project fits into the time you are allowed.

Eighth, who will benefit from your presentation/workshop? Who is your audience? Pick the level or group that will benefit the most from the information you are presenting. The wider the audience the more chance you will have your proposal accepted. But, be careful what you wish for! Make sure you have enough handouts and/or materials.

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question evaluation for the end of the workshop that will help you improve. Take time to reflect on both positive and negative comments. Be sure to leave time for the participants to complete the assessment (a sample is provided for your information).

Tenth, have another “seasoned” art educator look over your proposal before you submit it for review. This can really help.

Preparing and Presenting the Workshop or Presentation

1.Always make sure you are adequately prepared. Actually you should over prepare, plan way too much, then cut it back. Make notes, write a paper, make an outline and follow it. Think of your presentation or workshop as you would a lesson plan complete with instructional objectives. Include Standards and Essential Questions too.

2.Always practice your presentation or do your workshop with real people and remember your students count as real people most of the time. Do not wait until the last minute to think about the workshop. A common mistake is to hurriedly write a proposal then forget about it until a week before the conference; this is not a good example of “best practice”. 3.When you practice make sure your presentation or workshop fits into the time you are allotted, which is usually 50 minutes for presentations, and 100 or 150 minutes for a workshop.

4.Have a schedule or outline and stick to it. Leave time for questions or comments from the participants at the end. If you do not do this, you will find yourself trying to answer questions as you clean-up, and the next group is moving in to prepare for their presentation, which often creates hard feelings and even harsher words!

5.It is a good practice to assign everyone in your group a task during clean-up, especially picking up things around them and putting the chairs back under the table.

6.Always, I repeat, always have materials to handout at the end of the workshop or an outline at the beginning. People like stuff that they can take with them and use later. The more the better, but a good practice is to give folks a sheet of

paper with links for websites they can find on their own. If you do a power point presentation, make CD copies for everyone and if you use a videotape or DVD make sure the participants know where to purchase it and how much it costs. 7.If possible, base your presentation/workshop on personal research, the literature in our field, or experience that has value for those attending. Citing research to support your presentation/workshop is very important; keep your presentation/workshop grounded in solid research whenever possible.

8.Use grammatically correct English, unless of course you are really from Georgia, lay it on thick. Seriously, be precise, concise, and accurate. Use visuals to help illustrate or emphasize important points in your presentation and especially processes and techniques in a workshop. Check spelling on handouts, posters, and visuals. If you are presenting a paper on your own research, make sure each person gets a copy of your presentation.

9.Always have an opening, a body where people listen and/or work, and a closing. The rules are simple: tell them what it is that you are going to do; tell them what they are doing as they do it; then tell them what they have done! You can even tell them how they can do more with what they have just learned.

10.Be humble, be prepared, be aware of time, be accurate, be precise, be concise, and above all be you, and have some fun! If it is not fun for you, it probably is not much fun for your participants either. Treat your audience like honored guests and give them something they did not have when they came in the room.

11.It never hurts to pass around a sign-up sheet and to have cards with your name, place of work, phone numbers, email address, and homepage ULR on it. This helps people with questions or suggestions keep in touch and can eliminate “hanging around” after the presentation or workshop is done.

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In Conclusion

It is always good to go to a really great workshop, and our Association has a lot of great presenters. Also, think about publishing your presentation or paper; School Arts Magazine, Arts & Activities, and Art Education are professional journals that work with art educators to help them write and publish articles. Each magazine has a website with clearly stated guidelines. Take time to take pictures during a workshop or presentation; have someone in the group take images for you, make sure to get permission to use created images as well as images of participants and/or students. Remember, it is always good to show yourself in action working with students or peers.

Consider doing your workshop or presentation at the regional or State level before taking it National. It is good practice and will help you hone your skills and refine what it is you want to say and do. It also helps you establish your strengths while trouble shooting and catching the glitches.

Yes, the process can be overwhelming, even daunting, but it is also highly rewarding

personally and professionally for you and for your audience. So what are you waiting for?

References

1. Davis, Christine, ed., Advisory NAEA (winter 2005), Reston, VA: The Association. “Conference Presentation 101”, Victoria Weaver.

This paper was presented at the GAEA Spring Conference on April 21, 2007.

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Denise Marsh

The Arnall Middle School Green Leaf club has not only been recycling paper all year, they have created

an altered book describing who they are and what they are doing in their first year of being a club that focuses on environmental responsibility. Their sponsor, Nancy Mortensen, collaborated with art teacher Denise Marsh to come up with a creative way to document the clubʼs focus and what they have been doing as an

environmentally responsible club. Abby Mortensen, 7th grade, pictured with the clubʼs new altered book.

Following the Fall Conference at Callaway Gardens, art classes at

Arnall began rolling pages from donated phone books, thanks to Tiffany Weser Chrisman! This project began with the 6th grade classes and spread to the 7th grade as students expressed their

interest in creating from used phone books. The piano with player was created by two 6th grade students.

Emily Holton

In a title one school, itʼs hard to find time to give to others when it feels like youʼre always asking people for things for your

own classroom. I try to remind myself that other teachers are

less fortunate than me. So I remind myself of a few things. At least I have a job, when I watched many of my fellow art educatorʼs jobs get cut. At least I have an art room, instead of a mobile

classroom on a cart. At least most of my co-workers appreciate me. It was important

for me to get my students to understand these very same things. This yearʼs Youth Art

Month theme, “Art shapes the eARTh” really got me thinking. How does art shape your world? Donʼt we view art everyday? How can we create art to help the world or even in our very own

community? Every year I have my art students make pins or magnets that we

sell to the teachers and staff at school for a dollar. We then donate that money to Relay for Life. It might not be much but it is fun for the students to sell their artwork. Let me know what youʼre doing in your community, so we can spread the word. Also, donʼt forget to document your activities for Youth Art Month and send it in.

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Ivey ColemanGreetings fellow Art Educators! I am proud to share the news of service learning, collaboration and recognition amongst the teachers and students in

our district. Matt Porter (Education

Programs Manager at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta) is working

with volunteers from the museumʼs Teen Advisory Council to create a mural for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Georgia Health Sciences

University (formerly Medical College of Georgia) in conjunction with the

Universityʼs Healing Arts Program. Research shows that art, whether performing or visual, improves the healing environment for patients.

Lakeside High School art teacher Carrie Brooks shares a photograph of her students working on their collaborative artwork for the YAM Empty Bowl Project. Now in its tenth year, the Empty

Bowl Project is a joint fundraiser for both the Golden Harvest Food Bank and the

Augusta Jewish Community Center. For more information about this extremely successful event go to: http://www.emptybowlcsra.org/index.htmlMany thanks go out to the following participants who supported this yearʼs event with in-kind donations: Blick Art Materials Castaways Ceramics Highwater Clay Nasco Columbia County Schools: Harlem HS, River Ridge Elem, Evans HS, Lakeside HS, Stallings Island Middle, Euchee Creek Elem., Stevens Creek Elem., Riverside Middle Richmond County Schools: CT Walker

Magnet, Jenkins /White Elem, Lake Forest Hills Elem, AR Johnson

Magnet HS,  Butler HS, Laney HS, Davidson Fine Arts HS, Glenn Hills HS, Josey  HS, Pine Hill Middle, Westside HS

In the spirit of collaboration and the sharing of resources, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art will partner with the Jessye Norman School of Arts to provide in-depth, medium-specific visual arts instruction to the Jessye Norman School of Artsʼ student body in Augusta.  This cooperative effort addresses the following delinquencies facing the Jessye Norman School: sufficient studio space, professional equipment, qualified faculty

As we all know, these are requisite in providing a full-scale visual arts experience for the students.

The School currently provides broad-based fine arts education by exposing economically disadvantaged youth, primarily of middle school age, to a variety of art disciplines.  Through this yearlong collaboration with the Gertrude Herbert, the student population of the Jessye Norman School will have the opportunity to explore specific visual arts media to include printmaking, darkroom photography, fiber arts, basketry, ceramics and sculpture. These media are not only recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of a main stream visual arts curriculum, but are vital to exposing students to the visual arts discipline in its most complete form. 

The project is supported by a $12,300 grant from the Community Foundation for the CSRA with in-kind support from the Richmond County Board of Education.  As the premier community-based art education resource for this region, the Gertrude Herbert seeks to better serve the residents of the CSRA through the utilization of its educational facilities and staff.  Funding from the grant will allow the Gertrude Herbert to provide weekly instruction through the utilization of two of its strongest resources: its qualified faculty and state-of-the-art studios.  For more information contact Rebekah Henry Executive Director at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art at rhenry@ghia.org

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Congratulations to Evans Middle School teachers Ms. Given and Mrs. Harris! Their inter-disciplinary lesson were published in the November issue of School Arts. Additionally, Evans Middle School studentsʼ artwork made the front cover of this publication. The lesson “You Are What You Eat” had the Health and Art classes working together to get students thinking about food choices. They also shared a photo of an amazing group mural “Movable Mannequins” created by their 7th grade students. The life-size “Movable Mannequins” are placed through out the school building. What a great way to showcase your studentʼs art work!

Congratulations to all of the members that contributed to this article. Great work Educators!Finally, please continue to send us the news from your respective counties so that we can share it with the entire group.

District 9 is very busy making plans for the remainder of the school year. We are excitedly planning for Youth Art Month. Satilla Marsh elementary school is

celebrating with an Arty Party. They, and several other groups, are participating in Empty Bowls. Glynn County and surrounding counties are celebrating YAM with a student exhibit at the public

library in Brunswick. Valdostaʼs Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is celebrating YAM with a student exhibition involving ten surrounding counties. The

reception will be Sunday, March 6 from 2-4:00 pm. Colquitt Countyʼs Art Center will

also be hosting YAM exhibits. These are currently in the planning stage.

Glynn Countyʼs teachers and surrounding area teachers are participating in “The Big

Read” in February. “The Big Read” is when the

entire community, students and adults, read selected books to encourage reading. Elementary students are reading Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag. The older students and adults are reading Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. An artwork contest for middle and high school students is being held for artwork inspired by the Great Gatsby. The elementary students are creating millions of cats that will be on exhibit in store windows in downtown Brunswick the public library.

The Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick will be hosting an exhibit of art teacherʼs work in May.

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The teachers from the Districtʼs area high schools have let me know

that their students are busy with school, community and

club activities. The Liberty County High School Art Club has

“adopted” the Woodland Senior and Rehabilitation Center and are creating seasonal decorations for the residents to enjoy.

On March 12, the South Effingham High School chapter of the National Art Honor Society will be hosting their Fifth Annual student organized Fashion Show. Having 19 design team, 31 garments, and 3 categories (Recycled, Black & White, and Inspired by a Photograph), the 2011 show is expected to be very successful.

Johnson High School had two winners for the Scholastic Art Competition. Bethany Gill won a Gold Key and will be continuing on to the national level competition with her painting “Savannah Building”. Ruby Thompson won an Honorable Mention for her painting “A Life Less Ordinary”.

Effingham County High Schoolʼs advanced art classes and NAHS held their First Art Charity Night in December. Students raised over $800 from the art sales and Baibryʼs donated all proceeds from the evening to the school making total collections over $1400. Proceeds collected were used to help purchase Christmas for less fortunate families in our area.

South Effingham Middle School students have been working with computer technology to develop designs for skateboards and Zombie movie posters using photos, photoshop, and selected set designs.

Charles Ellis Montessori Academy has announced their fourth annual “Gallery on 49th Street” exhibition beginning Feb. 17. Tiia Strong and her students work in collaboration with parents and area artists to show student and adult work side by side. Students also act as docents to describe the artist process and techniques to viewers.

Calvary Day School art students are exploring art around the world with a new Promethean Activboard, which was donated by the CDS Arts Association. The board has opened the art room up to the world! We have been researching and exploring cultures and art from different places. The board allows us to draw and label maps and examine artworks up close. Kindergarteners have watched a video of a Chinese dragon dancing before drawing their own versions, 4th graders have watched a Japanese man write Kanji, 5th graders have studied Native American artworks, 1st graders have studied Australian boomerang designs, 2nd graders have watched Papel Picados being punched out, and 3rd Graders have compared/contrasted African masks.

The new Shuman Elementary art club students painted a “mini mural” for each grade level. The murals were collaboratively planned with the teachers to achieve a visual design containing grade specific content. Students painted the murals alongside their teachers. Mural club turned out to be a great way to give our new school a personal touch.

Congratulations to many of the 7th District students and their teachers who entered artwork in the Statewide Fire Safety Poster Contest. An Awards luncheon was held in Atlanta last October to honor all of the winners. Winners included: 1st Place second grader Ylice Benlizar of Southwest Elementary. Four 3rd Place winners: McKenize Weathers-Skinner, second grade, of Southwest Elementary, Sandra Hernandez, third grade, of Windsor Forest Elementary, Denise Zhu, fourth grade, of Button Gwinnett Elementary, and Taylor Danielle Carter, of Gould Elementary.

All Chatham-Savannah Public Schools will be displaying the talent of the different schools children in the annual Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Savannah Mall during the month of March.

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