Proposals for the Fall and Spring Conference are always welcome.
If you have a great lesson or information to share, consider giving
a workshop at the Spring or Fall Conference.
	 The Spring Conference is held in different areas of the state to
accommodate the most people for attendance. It will be held in
2003 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons - February 27-March 1
  You may send proposals to our president, Mick Luehrman, 510 Swallow Street,
Warrensburg, MO 64093 or our president-elect, Cammie Downing,4525 Oak Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111


For those who want to plan ahead....
	 The Fall Conference is held at Knobnoster State Park and lends
itselfs well to hands-on type workshops. The Fall Conference will be
held October 10-11th for 2003.(tenative)
To submit a proposal for the Knobnoster conference contact:
Leesha Dunkeson
699 SE 350
Warrensburg, MO 64093.

Spring Conference Dates for
2004 St. Louis Millenium Regal Riverfront Hotel? February 26-28th?
2005 Lodge of the Four Seasons (Dates to be set)

Proposal Forms, Nomination Forms for Council Positions, and Nomination Forms
for Art Educator Awards are available as files on this web site as well as our
MAEA web site.  That address is
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Dell/9575/ProposalFall03.pdf

If you have trouble accessing any of these forms, you may contact
any council member including your district representative. These forms are also
in your member handbook. Thanks for your interest!

Thought this might be of interest to those in the St. Louis area....


Call for docents, museum guides,
and special events voluteers

Love art?
Volunteer at Laumeier Sculpture Park!


Call 314.821.1209, ext 27 to register today

Training begins January 20, 2003

You'll receive: Discounts in our shop, free admission
to special events, Laumeier membership, and more!

If you have students interested in costume, fashion and/or paper
dolls or want to give them examples of how to draw and shade fabric--
this is a fabulous site.

http://www.fancyephemera.com/bsmarc9194.html

I'll have to confess, though, that when I tried to use this idea as
an art lesson--space costumes etc--it fell flatter than anything else
I've ever tried!

Lily (who still loves paper dolls...)

File        : 2003 REGISTRATION FLYER.pdf
Description : Spring Conf Registration Form

MEMBER SHOW:
The member show is open to all members of MAEA and the exhibition is
held each spring at the spring conference site.  Three scholarships
to Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (or a similar summer arts and
crafts program) are awarded, one each, to the top three entries
(Monies rasied at our Friday night auction help defray the costs of
these scholarships) Ribbons will be given for 1st and 2nd place among
all other entries.

To enter:
  Entries are limited to three per artist.  All work submitted must be
accompanied by an entry form. (See registration packet) All work must
be installed by the artist and the artist must supply all materials
necesary for installing the work. The art work must be removed
immediately at the close of the conference. MAEA reserves the right
to exclude any entry that it deems unsuitable for the exhibition.
Artists are to provide their own insurance. MAEA is unable to
provide insurance on any work and does not assume reponsibility for
any damage to work or loss of work at any time.

EXTRA ENTRY FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE.

STUDENT SHOW:
  The student show is limited to two-dimensional work only and must be
created on 4"x6" postcard style paper. Any media may be used but
because of space restrictions, only this size and format will be
accepted. Each art teacher is allowed eight individual student's work.
This exhibition is held each spring at the spring conference site.
Plaques will be given for 1st and 2nd place in each of the six
categories. Ribbons will be given for 1st,2nd and 3rd place in each
age category.
Categories are:
Kindergarten-2nd
3rd-4th **
5th-6th **
7th-8th **
9th-10th
11th-12th

** These categories are listed differently in the registration
packet. We will use these categories for judging (this is an increase
in number of categories).

All entries from a single school should be mounted together on a
sheet of  postserboard.  If artwork falls in more than one category,
mount each category separately. Label with student names only. School
name, teacher, etc. should be printed clearly on the back of the
posterboard. The tag (included in your registration packet) must be
completely filled out and attached to the front lower right-hand
corner of the posterboard.  Please cut a slit on the line indicated.
All work must be installed by the teacher and the teacher must supply
all materials necessary for installing the work.  The artwork must be
removed at the end of the conference. No work will be returned by
mail.
EXTRA ENTRY FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE.

Thanks and SEE YOU AT THE LAKE!!

Great deals on great art books.  MAEA will sponsor a book sale and
book signing by author Jan Greenberg immediately following the
luncheon and her keynote address on Friday.   MAEA will have the
following 5 titles available for sale at large discounts to members:

1)Chuck Close Up Close
"An inspiring biography . . . a simply written yet fascinating account
of how nearly insurmountable obstacles can often spur artistic
growth"--
New York Times Book Review
ALA Notable Book
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
Parenting Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Norman A. Sugarman Biography Award

2)Frank O. Gehry Outside In
Journey through the life, architecture, and creative process of this
world-reknown architect.
New York Times Best Children's book fo the Year
ALA Notable Book
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Booklist Editor's Choice

3)Action Jackson
"On a late spring morning Jackson Pollock began work on the painting
that would ultimately be known as Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist).  Jan
Greenberg and Sandra Jordan use this moment as the departure point
for a unique picture book about a great artist's creative process.
Their lyrical text, dreawn from quotes from the artist and those
around him, is complemented by atmospheeric watercolors by Robert
Andrew Parker that honor the spirit of Pollock without imitating his
paintings" -- Roaring
Book Press

Also:

4)Vincent Van Gogh (a moving biography written for all but adolescent
readers).  "My teen-age daughter found the book in her school library
and loved it.  She said, 'Dad, you should read this.'  My wife cried
when she read it.  It is a great read."- Mick Luehrman

5)Heart to Heart (Wonderful combination of famous art images and poems
inspired by these works written by established poets.  Great visual to
verbal to visual interdisciplinary examples.)

MISSOURI CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS
invites you to attend

CITIZENS' DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Jefferson City, MO


On Wednesday, February 5, 2003, arts advocates will convene in
Jefferson City for Citizens' Day at the Legislature.  Citizens' Day
at the Legislature is an annual event coordinated by Missouri
Citizens for the Arts, in which arts-minded constituents have
personal meetings with their senators and representatives.  The
advocates are representatives of arts organizations from all regions
of the state, as well as individuals and art educators who recognize
the importance of quality arts experiences for all Missourians.
Advocates meet with members of the Missouri General Assembly to
discuss Missouri Citizens for the Arts' advocacy position for the
current session and to emphasize the beneficial effects, both
tangible and intangible, that the arts industry has on the
communities and individuals of Missouri.

Arts advocates will also attend a performance of "More Stuff" by
Metro Theatre Company in the Capitol Rotunda.

Following the performance will be the presentation of the 2003
Missouri Arts Awards. The Missouri Arts Awards were established in
1983 to recognize and honor Missouri arts organizations, artists,
individuals, businesses, and arts educators for their contributions
to the advancement of the arts in Missouri. The recipients of the
2003 Missouri Arts Awards are David Anstaett of Lee's Summit, Arts
Education; Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Arts Organization; Jay
McShann of Kansas City, Individual Artist; Robert Baird of
Springfield, Leadership in the Arts; American Century Investments of
Kansas City, Philanthropy; and Senator Roseann Bentley of
Springfield, Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

A reception for the arts advocates, award recipients, and Missouri
legislators will be held in the Governor's Mansion following the
award presentation.

Thank you again for your support of Missouri Citizens for the Arts!
I look forward to seeing many of you on Citizens' Day.
Please reply with any questions.

Thanks,
Cristina Garcia, Executive Director
Missouri Citizens for the Arts
c/o University of Missouri - St. Louis
8001 Natural Bridge Road, 243 GSB
St. Louis, MO 63121
NEW Phone Number 314.383.6644
Fax 314.383.6688
We are unable to send an attachment with the registration form.
However, if you will contact Cristina Garcia at
mo4arts@... she will be able to send you one....It is also
available as a file on MAEAArtBytes.  Go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MAEAArtBytes/files/ and click on
CDL2003.txt
Art Advocacy -Citizens Day at the Legislature Registration form
  Please also be aware that the schedule of January regional meetings
is listed in the Citizens' Day registration form.  Plan to attend the
one in your region.

The St. Louis Artists' Guild Presents:
Outside the Box! Exploring Creativity with Barbara Decker
February 1, 2003, 9:30-3:00 p.m.
At the St. Louis Artists' Guild
How do we extend creative power? How can artistic expression grow,
expand
and become something new? Spend the day exploring process and then
create a
"outside-the-box" piece which combines two and three dimensional
techniques.
Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite piece of writing,
Xeroxes of
a few images, and small scraps of fabric.
This workshop is suitable for artists in all media, and teachers of
all
levels.
This workshop costs $70 per person. (Sorry, no discounts.)
Contact the Guild Office at: 314-727-9599 for more information.

The Southern Watercolor Society Presents:
Pat San Soucie Watercolor Workshop
April 25-27, 2003
At the St. Louis Artists' Guild
If you are a watercolorist, this workshop is for you! The cost for the
workshop is $225 for Southern Watercolor Society and St. Louis
Artists' Guild members.
Registration is $275 for Non-members. Contact Marilynne Bradley at:
314-968-1439 for more details.
Registration forms are available at the Guild.

The St. Louis Artists' Guild presents a variety of challenging
classes and workshops for adults and students in painting, drawing,
printmaking, photography, and more. Whether you are a beginner or a
working artist, you will enjoy our well-equipped studios, small
classes, outstanding faculty, and beautiful Oak Knoll Park location.
Call for more information about our 2003 classes.
Contact: Tom Miller at 314 727-6266.

"LEANER, NOT MEANER"

Governor Holden stated his State of the State address outlines "a
plan to ensure that we continue toward the goal of a leaner state
government, but does not want it to be a meaner state government".
In the attempt to fill a $1 billion budget gap in the Fiscal Year
2004 budget, the Governor called for both budget cuts and tax
increases for the next fiscal year.

The budget cuts included $280 million from Medicaid, early
retirements, layoffs, and elimination of several state agencies.

There were no proposed cuts in the departments of Elementary and
Secondary Education and of Higher Education. The Gifted categorical
and the Missouri Scholars Academy and the Fine Arts Academy was not
cut.   However, Holden warned they will be cut if his tax increase
proposals do not get legislative or voter approval.

Changes in the state's Medicaid program would provide some of the
biggest savings.  Holden would like to require small co-payments for
various Medicaid services, such as free medicine.  Companies that
contract with the state to provide Medicaid services could waive the
co-pays for some patients.  The size of the co-payments would be
based on the average cost of a particular service.  For example, a
$20 office visit would have a co-pay of $1.  The co-payment for
services under $10 would be 50-cents.  The cost containment and
Medicaid program cuts are estimated at $139 million.

The tax increase proposals includes an increase per pack of cigarette
tax from 17-cents to 72-cents, that would generate approximately
$278.5 million, which would require statewide voter approval.  If
approved by the legislature, the proposal would go on the July 2
ballot.


Holden also proposed increasing the casino admission fees by $2, and
increase their tax by 2% (from 20% to 22%)., and eliminate the $500
loss limit for gamblers.  These three proposals would be voted on
separately, but could generate $193 million.


The new House and Senate Leadership did not readily accept Holden's
proposals, however, vowed to work together for the benefit of the
state.  As appropriation committees are being finalized, the House
and Senate will begin work next week on their strategies to solve the
$1 billion budget shortfall.


It is a lengthy budget process prior to reaching the Governor's desk
in May.  Missouri state statutes require the state to have a balanced
budget at the end of each fiscal year (June 30).



If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kyna
Iman at 314-651-1185.

  Don't forget to contact your state representative...we have an large
group of new legislators and your voice will make a difference.

Here are the new House Committees we will have to work with.
Check for your Representative and contact him by email, letter or
phone and let him know how important the education budget is.

APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Fares, Kathlyn - Chair
Wallace, Maynard - Vice-Chair
Baker, Brian
Bishop, Daniel
Burnett, John
Corcoran, Michael
Cunningham, Jane
Graham, Chuck
Harris, Jeff
Haywood, Esther
Hoskins, Ted
Kingery, Gayle
LeVota, Paul
Morris, Larry
Nieves, Brian
Pearce, David
Rector, Rex
Rupp, Scott
Schoemehl, Sue
Walker, Vicki
Wilson, Larry
Wright, Mark

BUDGET
Bearden, Carl - Chair
Lager, Brad - Vice-Chair
Barnitz, Frank
Black, Lanie
Boykins, Amber
Campbell, Marsha
Crawford, Larry
Fares, Kathlyn
Fraser, Barbara
Graham, Chuck
Holand, Roy
Icet, Allen
Johnson, Connie
Lowe, Jenee
Merideth, Denny
Moore, Danielle
Myers, Peter
Purgason, Chuck
Quinn, John
Reinhart, Annie
Roark, Brad
Shoemyer, Wes
Stevenson, Bryan
Walton, Juanita
Wilson, Vicky Riback
Wilson, Yvonne

EDUCATION
Cunningham, Jane - Chair
Baker, Brian - Vice-Chair
Behnen, Bob
Bishop, Daniel
Bivins, Walt
Bough, Jerry
Corcoran, Michael
Davis, D.J.
Dusenberg, Gary
El-Amin, Yaphett
Ervin, Doug
Fares, Kathlyn
Fraser, Barbara
Harris, Jeff
Haywood, Esther
Lembke, Jim
May, Bob
Moore, Danielle
Parker, Sherman
Schoemehl, Sue
Walton, Juanita
Wilson, Kevin
Wilson, Yvonne
Young, Terry

File        : 2003 REGISTRATION FLYER.pdf
Description : Spring Conf Registration Form

There is no "mailing list" for YAM.  Any member of MAEA is welcome to put
art work at the capitol.  It is limited to four individual pieces per art
teacher (no matter how many grades, classes, etc, they teach) and group
projects are not allowed.  To get a YAM packet, they are available at the
Fall conference at the registration desk at Knobnoster.  If you can't or
don't attend the Fall conference you may obtain a YAM packet by sending a
request to Cathy Wyss or Sheila Gutherie.

Cathy Wyss                              Sheila Gutherie
903 Oakwood Drive                       11984 Country Road
Jefferson City, Mo 65101                Tebbets, MO 65080

These Packets are usually available after October 1 and contain all
instructions, deadlines and forms.

R E G I S T R AT I O N
Citizens¡¦ Day at the Legislature
Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Jefferson City
N A M E
( P L E A S E P R I N T - O N E R E G I S T R A N T P E R F O R M )
A R T S A F F I L I AT I O N
A D D R E S S
C I T Y, S TAT E Z I P
( ) ( ) FA X P H O N E
H O U S E D I S T R I C T # S E N AT E D I S T R I C T #
You will be responsible for making an appointment to visit your
legislator(s) on February 5, 2003. MCA will provide legislator
assignments and informational packets for the visit(s).
YES, please PRE-REGISTER me for Citizens¡¦ Day at the Legislature.
The one-price registration fee includes advocacy materials, an arts
issues briefing, a performance in the Capitol Rotunda, the 2003 Missouri
Arts Awards Ceremony, and a reception at the Governor¡¦s Mansion.
$40 CURRENT MCA MEMBER
$50 NON-MEMBER
DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE $60.
Please return this form with your check, payable to
Missouri Citizens for the Arts, by
Monday, January 20, 2003 to:
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CALL CRISTINA GARCIA AT (314) 383-6644 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
P L E A S E C U T C A R E F U L LY A L O N G T H I S L I N E
Silence is not Golden ¡X Speak Up for the Arts
2 0 0 3 R E G I O N A L
MEETINGS
KANSAS CITY
Thursday, January 9, 2003
GEM Theater at 18th and Vine
5:00 pm
Contact: Prudence True
(816) 942-8158
NORTHWEST
St. Joseph
Friday, January 10, 2003
Albrecht Kemper Museum
12:00 noon
Contact: Wally Bloss
(816) 233-0231
SOUTHEAST
Rolla
Thursday, January 16, 2003
O. Reeves Gallery
6:00 pm
Contact: Diane Knight
(573) 364-8760
ST. LOUIS
Friday, January 17, 2003
University of Missouri¡VSt. Louis
Millennium Student Center,
Century Room A
6:00 pm
Contact: Cristina Garcia
(314) 383-6644
INVITATIONS TO REGIONAL MEETINGS WILL BE SENT TO
MCA MEMBERS AND OTHER ARTS ADVOCATES.
SOUTHWEST
Joplin
Thursday, January 23, 2003
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
5:00 pm
Contact: Julie Bloodworth
(417) 836-6607
Springfield
Friday, January 24, 2003
The Creamery
3:00 pm
Contact: Springfield Regional Arts
Council
(417) 862-2787
EAST CENTRAL
Columbia
Thursday, January 30, 2003
Activities & Recreation Center
6 pm
Contact: City of Columbia, Office of
Cultural Affairs (573) 874-7512
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00 AM ¡V 11:00 AM
REGISTRATION
Truman Building, room 493, 494 and adjacent lobby
MCA members are invited to attend the
Missouri Citizens for the Arts Board of Directors meeting
at 9:30 AM in Room 490 of the Truman Building.
11:00 AM ¡V 11:45 AM
BRIEFING ON ARTS ISSUES
Truman Building, Auditorium, room 492
11:45 AM ¡V 2:00 PM
LEGISLATIVE APPOINTMENTS
State Capitol Building
12:00 PM ¡V 1:00 PM
PERFORMANCE
Capitol Rotunda, First Floor
2:00 PM ¡V 3:30 PM
2003 MISSOURI ARTS AWARDS PRESENTATION
Capitol Rotunda, First Floor
4:00 PM ¡V 6:00 PM ¡V RECEPTION
Governor¡¦s Mansion
100 Madison Avenue
the whole of Missouri¡¦s arts industry to the public and private sectors.
their constituency, the whole of Missouri¡¦s arts industry.
Missouri Citizens for the Arts and Missouri Citizens for the
Arts Education Fund are the only statewide organizations which promote
Through programs of ADVOCACY in Missouri Citizens for the Arts
and of EDUCATION in the MCA Education Fund, the organizations
seek to ensure the continuing viability and visibility of Missouri Citizens for
the Arts (MCA) is the statewide, non-partisan,
non-profit advocacy organization which addresses public issues affecting
the whole of Missouri¡¦s arts industry on the local, state, and
national levels. By uniting members of the industry on issues of mutual
concern, and representing those concerns to elected officials and public
agencies whose actions affect the industry, MCA seeks to secure a stable
and growing base of public financial support for the arts and to
insure access to quality arts experiences for all Missourians.
PAID
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MISSOURI CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS
I N V I T E S YOU TO ATTEND
C I T I Z E N S ¡¦ DAY AT T H E L E G I S L ATURE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 , 2 0 0 3 I N J E F F E R S O N C I T Y
Attend the Presentation of the Attend an Arts Briefing ¡V
2003 Missouri Arts Awards Keep Up to Date
on Current Arts Issues
Join fellow arts advocates
in honoring the awards Join fellow arts advocates
in meeting with legislators to
Enjoy a Performance
in the Capitol Rotunda
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ORG.
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St. Louis, MO
Permit No. 2355
Governor¡¦s Mansion
recipients at a reception at the
arts industry in Missouri
discuss the importance of the
Enjoy this opportunity to
network with others C I T I Z E N S ¡¦ D A Y A T T H E
who share your interest LEGISLATURE in promoting the whole of
Missouri¡¦s arts industry
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Wednesday, February 5, 2003 If you join Missouri Citizens for the Arts or renew
your membership
Jefferson City, Missouri when you pre-register for Citizens¡¦ Day at the
Legislature, you can take
advantage of current member registration rates.
MissouriCitizensfortheArts.org

Sorry about the deluge of files going out at once....I will try to
space those out. One was a standard message about Youth Art
Month...Remember to mail your entries by February 14th.

The registration flyer is being sent out until the conference.

and the third file was the registration form for arts advocacy
day.... There is important contact information there....
Will work on the timing of the files...thanks for your
patience...annk.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

MAEA CONVENTION 2003

MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW!

CALL LODGE OF THE FOUR SEASONS
1-888-265-5500

MAEA'S BLOCK OF ROOMS WILL BE RELEASED AFTER THIS
COMING MONDAY, JAN. 27

ENSURE YOUR ROOM BY MAKING A RESERVATION NOW.

CONVENTION REGISTRATION:
Download convention registration forms at the MAEA
home-page:  www.maea.net
Or, from the MAEAArtBytes Yahoo Group Site

11 January - 9 March:
Alison Saar: Tête à Tête
Sculpture and prints by this contemporary California artist.
Her subjects come from African American history and folklore
as well as urban street culture.
The artist will speak at the Museum
on Saturday, 25 January, at 2:00 p.m.
with a reception following.

Can anyone help me? I live in DeSoto, which is about 45 minutes south
of St. Louis. I am looking for my Masters Degree in Art Education or
Secondary Education with an emphasis in Art. Obviously I am still
teaching, so I am looking mostly for evening and summer classes. I
have not been successful finding a program close. Has anyone else
found success or have any suggestions? Thanks!

Brandi Owens <rmsowens@...>

510 New!  Art Talk
Here is an opportunity to better understand why museums and galleries
exhibit the work they do. This course is designed to help students
develop an objective and critical understanding of the making and
interpretation of art. Students will discuss readings and videos by
prominent art historians and social critics as well as look at real
artwork to better understand why artists create art and how critics
and the public interpret it. In this class, students will address
America's unique contributions to the art world, and try to define
art's place within today's contemporary cultural landscape. Featuring
discussions and slide presentations, the course will,follow a loose
outline of readings and topics, directing the studies as students'
interests dictate. Art lovers of all experience levels welcome,
although a cursory understanding of western art history would be
helpful.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Joshua Cox
Tuition: $90            Member Rate: $81
Date & Time: Mon. Feb. 10 - March 17, 7 - 9 p.m. (6 week class.)

For registration or questions, please contact Tom Miller at: 314 727-
6266 or
email him at:
tmiller@...

Check out our website for more class listings:
www.stlouisartistsguild.org -thanks!

Art 590, SECTION II
This course is designed to help teachers and graduate
students sharpen their drawing, painting, and mixed
media skills in a studio setting that includes the use
of a model.  The course (section II, Art 590) will be
taught by Judith Fowler, who is a practicing artist,
art therapist, and SMSU art educator.
Interested students/teachers may call the SMSU Art &
Design Office for enrollment information:
(417-836-5110) or email Judith at: jaf083f@...

From Kyna Iman, the Gifted Association of Missouri Lobbyist....

The House Appropriations Committee - Education will begin hearings on
the budget on Monday, January 27, at noon.  The Senate Appropriations
Committee will begin hearing DESE's budget recommendations on Monday
evening as well.

Please contact members of those committees on Monday, and leave a
message with their office on the importance of funding gifted
education and the Missouri Scholars Academy as well as the Missouri
Fine Arts Academy for FY2004.

Capitol Switchboard 573-751-2000.
Or check out committee lists with links to their offices:
www.house.state.mo.us
www.senate.state.mo.us

If they have specific questions, have them contact me at 314-651-1185.

Thank you.

IMPORTANT!
If one of the representatives on this list is yours call them today.
They are meeting this afternoon.  Tell them to support funding for
the Fine Arts MAP and the Missouri Fine Arts Academy &
Scholars Academy.  This is crucial.  The work of this committee
is beginning today.  Let 's get this on their minds as they start.
Make an impression on them.  Get their phone number and
e-mail from this web address:
http://www.house.state.mo.us/bills03/member/memmail.htm

APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Fares, Kathlyn - Chair
Wallace, Maynard - Vice-Chair
Baker, Brian
Bishop, Daniel
Burnett, John
Corcoran, Michael
Cunningham, Jane
Graham, Chuck
Harris, Jeff
Haywood, Esther
Hoskins, Ted
Kingery, Gayle
LeVota, Paul
Morris, Larry
Nieves, Brian
Pearce, David
Rector, Rex
Rupp, Scott
Schoemehl, Sue
Walker, Vicki
Wilson, Larry
Wright, Mark

Creative Synergy Regional Arts Conference
   Saturday, February 22, 2003
   9:00 am to 3:20 pm
   Arch United Methodist Church
   (3 miles south of Hannibal on Hwy 61)
   Hannibal, Missouri


   You are invited to attend the first ever regional arts conference in
our area. Born of a dream of connecting artists of all persuasions and
disciplines as well as educators and supporters of the arts, this
conference will
give you the opportunity to attend workshops on important and useful
topics.

   Our keynote speaker is Elaine Thatcher, associate director of
Mountain West Center for Regional Studies at Utah State University.
Thatcher has worked on heritage tourism projects in Arizona, Utah and
Idaho, at all levels of government,and on varying art projects. Those
include the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Spirit of Place radio
series, and Nature and Tourism: The Ethics of Land Use in Western
Communities.

   Elaine will be speaking to us about cultural and heritage tourism
and the Bear River Project, a cross-border project between Idaho and
Utah.
   The conference features workshops and sessions for artists, art
leaders, and community leaders and organizations. The workshop topics
include:
   o FREE Marketing and Promotions
   o The Ins & Outs of Folk Art
   o Magnetic Programming
   o Growing Your Board and Volunteers
   o Grant Writing and Sources
   o The Artist as Bookkeeper
   o Exercising Your Imagination Muscle
   o Making a Living with Your Art(Open forum with working artists)

   In addition to workshops, artwork will be on display and you will
have opportunities to hear music, experience drama and the art of
storytelling.

   LOCATION/DATE/TIME
   creative synergy
   regional arts conference
   Saturday, February 22, 2003
   9:00 am to 3:20 pm
   Arch United Methodist Church
   (3 miles south of Hannibal on Hwy 61)
   Hannibal, Missouri

   Early registration is $10 by February 14 and $15 up to the day of
the conference.Registration includes lunch and workshop materials.

   Register by calling 573-221-6545 or e-mailing The Hannibal Arts
Council at: arts@... or send your information to:

   Creative Synergy
   1221 Market Street
   Hannibal, MO 63401

   If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending this
conference,please forward this message. Also feel free to send it to
any organization mail or email list.


   YES! Count me in! I want to connect with arts opportunities in our
area.
   Name __________________________
   Address_________________________
   City/State/ZIP____________________
   Phone __________________________
   Email __________________________
   The 3 workshops which most interest me are:
   _______________________
   _______________________
   _______________________

   I am attending as
   ___ a representative from my organization
   ___private individual
   ___working artist
   ___arts supporter
   ___arts educator
   ___other.

   (Please be sure your REGISTRATION FEE is enclosed. Make check out to
   Creative Synergy) Return to 1221 Market Street, Hannibal, MO 63401.

   Partnering Agencies include the Missouri Arts Council, a state
agency; Missouri Association of Community Arts Agency; and the
Missouri Folk Arts Program

   Missouri Association of Community Arts Agencies
   On the web at http://www.macaa.net

Do you teach all grades K-12. We have a new division on council for
those teachers who teach all the art for their school from
Kindergarten through 12th grade. If that describes you, see below..

I am in search of the e-mail addresses for all K-12 art teachers
belonging to Missouri Art Education Association.

  Please e-mail me at:

thomasj@...

Thank you,  Janice Jannuzzi-Thomas
                     K-12 Division Rep.

I got this information from the NBPTS listserve, but it is for any
and all art teachers....if you are interested....

Come one, Come all! Invite any art teachers you know to
join us! Everybody is welcome!
Art Educators Chat
Tuesday evenings, 8pm Eastern (7pm Cent,6 Moun.,5 Pacific)

FIRST CHAT will be TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4th!
Go to:
http://www.teachers.net/chatroom/
Then click the "Meeting Room" hot link at the top of the
page. Then just follow the prompts.

This is an IMPORTANT note. Art Educators have the 8 pm E time slot.
There is another chat (Early Childhood)
scheduled for 9 pm. Therefore, we have to stop chatting at
that time. However, you are welcome to stay and join their
chat if you want to do that.

Circulated as a public service by the
NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
www.naea-reston.org

Circulation Date: JANUARY 30, 2003


KANSAS

ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER
Employer: Garden City Unified School District 457; School / Org:
Jennie
Wilson Elementary School
Location: Garden City, Kansas
Posting Date: Wednesday, 29 January; Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Contact Information: Personnel Office, Unified School District
No.457, 1205
Fleming, Garden City, Kansas 67846
Tel: 800-276-5121; Fax: 620-271-1888; E-Mail: personnel@...

ARKANSAS

ART TEACHER K-12 CERTIFICATON
Location: Parkin, AR, 72373
Employer: Parkin School District
CONTACT: Sylvia Moore, P. O. Box 618, Parkin, AR, 72373
PH: 870.755.2742, FAX: 870.755.2929; E-mail:
smoore@...`2.us.ar

FLORIDA

ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER
Employer: The School District of Palm Beach County; School / Org:
Rolling
Green Elementary; Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Posting Date: Monday, 27 January 2003, Closing Date: Tuesday, 04
February 2003
Contact Information: Jose Fred, The School District of Palm Beach
County,
3364 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite A-115, West Palm Beach, Florida
33406-5870
Tel: (561) 993-4000; Fax: (561) 434-8899; E-Mail:
teach@...

NORTH CAROLINA

2-HS ART TEACHERS
Employer: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools, Location: Charlotte,
North
Carolina
Posting Date: Monday, 27 January 2003, Closing Date: Monday, 03
February 2003
Contact Information: Applicant Flow (Instructional), Charlotte-
Mecklenburg
Schools, Post Office Box 30035, Charlotte, North Carolina 28230-0035
Tel: (704) 343-5384 Job Hotline; Fax: (704) 343-6645

ART TEACHER - 2ND SEMESTER
Employer: Rockingham County Public Schools, Location: Eden, North
Carolina
Posting Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2003, Closing Date: Open Until
Filled
Contact Information: Dr. George Reynolds, Director of Recruiting,
Rockingham
County Public Schools, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, North Carolina
27288
Tel: (336)627-2678, Fax: (336)627-2677, E-Mail:
greynolds@...

SOUTH CAROLINA

ART TEACHER
District: Richland District #2, 6831 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC
29206
URL: www.richland2.org/humres
Contact: Ms. Tiniece Javis; Phone: (803) 787-1910
Date Available: 02-03 School Year; Date Updated: 1/27/2003

ART TEACHER
District: Lee County, P. O. Box 507, Bishopville, SC 29010
URL: www.lee.k12.sc.us
Contact: Rebecca Edney; Phone: (803) 484-5327
Date Available: 02-03 School Year; Date Updated: 1/14/2003

ART TEACHER
District: Darlington County,131 St. John's Street, Darlington, SC
29532
URL: www.darlington.k12.sc.us
Contact: Ms. Gayle Sawyer; Phone: (843) 398-5002
Date Available: 02-03 School Year; Date Updated: 1/15/2003

ART TEACHER
District: Marion District #7, P. O. Drawer 439, Hwy 501 S., Rains, SC
29589
Contact: Dr. Everett M. Dean, Jr. Phone: (843) 423-2891
Date Available: 02-03 School Year; Date Updated: 1/15/2003

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHER - 2003-2004
School / Org: Mount Carmel School; Location: Saipan, Northern
Marianas
Posting Date: Sunday, 26 January 2003; Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Contact: Todd A. Blahnik, Principal, Mount Carmel School, P.O. Box
500006,
Saipan, Northern Marianas 96950
Tel: (670) 234-6184;Tel: (670) 235-1251; Fax: (670) 235-4751;E-Mail:
mtcarmel@...

NEW MEXICO

MIDDLE ART TEACHER
Alamogordo Public School District, P.O. Box 650, Alamogordo NM  88311-
0650
Contact: Mrs Susan Nichols, Human Resource Dir.
Phone   505-439-3200 ext.15; Fax: 505-439-3220
Email:susann@...
Last Update 1/27/2003
SCHOOL: Mountain View Middle School.  Website:
http://www.zianet.com/aps4jobs

NEVADA

18-ART TEACHERS
Employer: Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada
No. of Positions: 18; Salary: $36,891-$57,263 incl. benefits
Posting Date: Monday, 20 January 2003; Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Contact: Lina Gutierrez; Executive Director, Clark County School
District,
2832 East Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Tel: 702-799-1019; Fax: 702-799-5063; E-Mail:
Mslbrat@...

TEXAS

GRAPHIC ARTS - TX
Houston, TX
Posted 01/24/03; Closes: June 1, 2003
Contact Information: Mrs. Judy Dewey, Houston Christian High School,
7200
West Sam Houston Tollway, N. Houston, TX 77043
E-Mail: jdewey@...; Phone: 713 580 6025;Fax: 713
580 6003
URL:www.houstonchristianhs.org

MIDDLE/JR ART TEACHER
Hondo ISD, Hondo, TX
School Name: McDowell Jr. High
Date Posted: 2003-01-28, Application Deadline: Until Filled
Contact Information: Lanell Floerke, PH: 830.426.3027, E-mail:
lfloerke@...
Secretary, 830.426.7683, Hondo ISD, PO Box 308, Hondo, TX 78861

Circulated as a public service by the
NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Proposals for the Fall and Spring Conference are always welcome.
If you have a great lesson or information to share, consider giving
a workshop at the Spring or Fall Conference.
	 The Spring Conference is held in different areas of the state to
accommodate the most people for attendance. It will be held in
2003 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons - February 27-March 1
  You may send proposals to our president, Mick Luehrman, 510 Swallow Street,
Warrensburg, MO 64093 or our president-elect, Cammie Downing,4525 Oak Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111


For those who want to plan ahead....
	 The Fall Conference is held at Knobnoster State Park and lends
itselfs well to hands-on type workshops. The Fall Conference will be
held October 10-11th for 2003.(tenative)
To submit a proposal for the Knobnoster conference contact:
Leesha Dunkeson
699 SE 350
Warrensburg, MO 64093.

Spring Conference Dates for
2004 St. Louis Millenium Regal Riverfront Hotel? February 26-28th?
2005 Lodge of the Four Seasons (Dates to be set)

Proposal Forms, Nomination Forms for Council Positions, and Nomination Forms
for Art Educator Awards are available as files on this web site as well as our
MAEA web site.  That address is
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Dell/9575/ProposalFall03.pdf

If you have trouble accessing any of these forms, you may contact
any council member including your district representative. These forms are also
in your member handbook. Thanks for your interest!

File        : 2003 REGISTRATION FLYER.pdf
Description : Spring Conf Registration Form

Received this communique about the Saint Louis Art Museum....and felt
it should be  passed on to our members.....

Some changes are occuring at The Saint Louis Art Museum which MAEA
members should know.

Affecting all state teachers -- After May there will no longer be a
Resource Center from which teachers can check out or purchase
materials.  For years the Museum has been a leader in the country
offering slides, posters, touch kits and other services to teachers.

Affecting St. Louis City and County teachers -- The ABC program which
has been in place for many years will not exist as it has.
Apparently therebwill be visits available with docents (instead of
teachers) and there will not be any in-gallery art activities.

The entire Education Department is being revamped with little input
from thenprofessional art educators in the Museum and apparently NO
input from art educators in the area.

Since The Saint Louis Art Museum is partially funded by the taxes of
St. Louis City and County residents, it is important that these
changes not go without protest from our members.  It appears as
though the Museum is moving toward programming more appropriate to a
private museum than a publicly funded one.

FYI -- The changes listed above have come about since the appointment
of the new Director -- Brent Benjamin.  The new director is
apppointed by the Board of Directors.  Contacting the Director will
probably be a brick wall. Protesting to the Board of Directors may be
more effective.

The website is http://www.slam.org

and the address is

St. Louis Art Museum
Forrest Park
1 Fine Arts Drive
St. Louis 63110


On the website there are email addresses, but did not see one for the
board of directors...
However, mail directed to them would be effective.
I would urge anyone who has visited or used SLAM to write and express
your opinions.....annk.

DON'T MISS OUT!

MAEA CONVENTION, LODGE OF THE 4 SEASONS

SEND IN YOUR REGISTRATION TODAY!

DEADLINE IS NEXT SATURDAY, FEB. 15

MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THAT DAY TO BE ACCEPTED

Registration forms available through our website--->
www.maea.net

Rooms for Feb. 27 & 28 can be reserved by calling Lodge of the
4 Seasons at 1-888-265-5500

ATTENTION!  TEACHER'S WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS WANTING HANDS ON PROJECTS
TO SUPPLEMENT THE CORE!
  Teaching History Through Art/Using Art to Reinforce Core Curriculum
Subjects/ 100's of Hands on Projects to Supplement the Core!
This workshops will be at the Bonebrake Center of Nature and History
in Salem,MO on March 24 from 9:00 until 3:00.   Relax and enjoy
lively discussion and encouragement; and hands on projects your
students will enjoy!  Cost is $110.00 per teacher.  Each teacher will
receive $100.00 worth of free books you can utilize in the
classroom.   Do you believe that art is one of the most important
subjects taught in the curriculum today?  We do....and we will tell
you and show you why!

Speaker Backgrounds:
Sharon Jeffus has a B.S.S.E. in art education from John Brown
University and ten years experience teaching in the public schools of
three different states.

She has written various curriculum and programs, including one for the
Cherokee Indians that was rated outstanding by the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. She is listed as a teacher/speaker for the MSTA. Sharon has
written a complete art curriculum that reinforces the core curriculum
subjects.

You will receive Teaching English Through Art, Teaching History
Through Art, Teaching Geography through Art, Teaching American
History Through Art and Drawing, Painting and Sculpting Horses FREE
when you attend this workshop. You will make wonderful sample
projects to take back to the classroom.

Contact:
Sharon Jeffus at 1-888-2757309 or email at <arthis@...> or
send inquiries to P.O. Box 553, Salem, MO.