tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52987165532645923152024-02-08T14:05:56.485-06:00Nebraska Art Teachers AssociationWelcome and enjoy this forum for sharing and celebrating arts education in Nebraska. When posting or commenting, please give your name and where you teach.Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-88156952498731277882009-02-06T08:58:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:59:07.154-06:002009 EARTH DAY SHOW - Every day is Earth Day<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">The Earth Day Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition is a fine art<br />competition open to any artists or photographers living in Nebraska. Any<br />artistic or photographic process or medium is eligible as long as it is<br />original work created during the last two years and has not been exhibited<br />in a previous Earth Day Exhibition.<br /><br />Work must be delivered to Robin Buckallew in the Gausman Building -<br />Hastings, NE or to Carole Meyer in the Phelps Building - Hastings, NE<br />between March 30 and April 3, 2009. Works will be accepted Monday through<br />Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m to noon.<br /><br />If you need more information, please contact:<br /><br />Carole Schwinck Meyer<br /><br />Graphic Art Instructor<br />Central Community College<br />PO Box 1024<br />Hastings, NE 68902-1024<br />402-461-2475<br />cmartist@inebraska.com</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-56675959092500898892009-02-05T14:49:00.000-06:002009-02-05T14:50:20.066-06:0021st Century Skills & Visual Art<div><strong>I am looking for 21st century sites that have valuable art curriculum/facts/research/lesson plans.</strong></div> <div><strong></strong> </div> <div>Thank You! </div> <div>Jennifer Carlisle</div> <div>6-7 Art Education</div> <div>Norfolk Public Schools</div> <div> </div>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-41910483196113544912009-01-22T19:27:00.004-06:002009-02-06T13:16:51.956-06:00Heading to NAEA Convention in April in Minneapolis?Share your need for help with travel plans, accommodations, conference offerings....you name it! Anything that will help those attending the conference.Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-92072843516009375982008-12-05T09:37:00.000-06:002008-12-05T09:38:48.360-06:00Lesson Plan Sharing<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Share successful lesson plans.<br />Chris Brown<br /></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-65410603459506996542008-12-05T09:36:00.000-06:002008-12-05T09:37:42.371-06:00Bus Grant<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Success stories of the bus grant (and info about the bus grant)<br />Several teachers have sent me some great events that were sponsored by<br />this grant...thought they should be shared. Chris Brown<br /></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-71759300317881418122008-11-18T06:37:00.001-06:002008-11-18T06:37:46.881-06:00Project for Kindergarten?<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Does anyone have any good ideas for an art project for very low<br />kindergarten class with multiple disabilities?<br /><br />Please email Deb Kubik at kubikd@esu6.org</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-89100193580184286702008-10-29T12:43:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:44:36.472-05:00Scholarship Information needed...<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">I was wondering if you know of any sites for art students to find art<br />scholarships. I have a student that wants to attend UNL in Fashion Merchandising. We<br />were wondering about what she needs for a portfolio.<br /><br />Connie Henn<br />Art Educator<br />Pope John Central<br />chenn@esu8.org</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-35061018365354775102008-10-29T08:02:00.001-05:002008-10-29T08:03:36.521-05:00Artists In Residence ExperiencesTell us about what experiences you've had with Artists in Residence....names...process...cost.<br />Bob Reeker, LPSBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-57426447088489276212008-10-07T10:21:00.001-05:002008-10-07T10:27:03.147-05:00Lux Center for the Arts Classes, Lincoln NE<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:100%;" >Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska has a scholarship program available for low-income youth to take art classes. Youth scholarships are available to children aged 5 through 18. Scholarships are awarded on on a first come, first serve basis. Parents and guardians must include a form documenting proof of need; the school lunch assistance form is often used. Teachers and counselors may write letters of recommendation but this is not necessary. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:100%;" >Scholarships usually cover full tuition. Only one scholarship per child is awarded per trimester. Multiple scholarships can be awarded to a single household. Scholarships are funded by local foundation, local businesses and corporations, private individuals, and fundraising through the sale of student art at the Lux Center. Please call 402-466-8692 to request a copy of the scholarship application or contact the education director at <a href="javascript:main.compose('new','t=brant@luxcenter.og')"><span style="color: rgb(0, 50, 241);" ><u>brant@luxcenter.org</u></span></a>.</span></div>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-62728293381402942902008-10-06T19:49:00.002-05:002008-10-07T10:27:32.813-05:00Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln NE offering....<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Y.A.R.D. - YOUNG ARTISTS REACHING 4 DREAMS<br />YARD (Young Artists Reaching 4 Dreams) is designed for high school<br />students serious about the arts. It is a pilot program that will<br />address professional issues of a career in art. Students will write<br />artist statements, compile resumes and other professional practices.<br />They will learn how to document artwork and put together portfolios<br />that get noticed. Students will talk with professionals in the field<br />through panel discussions and studio tours to gain an understanding<br />of the opportunities and careers in the visual arts. Field trips will<br />include visits to Sheldon Art Gallery, Frameworks, UNL Textiles<br />Department and local mural artist, Tom Meyers.<br /><br />The class is scheduled for Saturdays, Nov 8-Dec 20 from 3-5pm (no<br />class on Nov 29).<br /><br />To be considered for the program, students must complete an<br />application (attached) and submit it by October 10. Admission into<br />the YARD program is competitive and only 15 students will be<br />admitted. Any age high school student is eligible. Admission will be<br />based on their application and we will admit those that we feel will<br />get the most out of this program.<br /><br />Tuition is FREE. Students that are accepted into the program will be<br />required to become 'Student Members' of Lux Center for $15. This<br />membership money will help to fund similar programs in the future. In<br />the spring, we will be offering a similar class geared towards<br />professional practices within the gallery setting - hanging shows,<br />pricing, lighting, hosting a reception, exhibition opportunities,<br />etc. We will also host a student juried exhibition in April at Lux in<br />the main gallery so keep your eyes open for the prospectus related to<br />that.<br /><br />I am personally very passionate about provided this opportunity to<br />budding artists...please help me spread the word! Pass along the form<br />or this email to anyone that you feel would be interested. Thank you<br />and don't hesitate to contact me with questions. I welcome the<br />opportunity to come to your classroom and talk with your students<br />about this program. Contact me if you are interested.<br /><br />Thank you for your time and for telling your students about this<br />opportunity. Hope the school year is off to a great start!!<br /><br />Jenni Brant<br />Education Director<br />brant@luxcenter.org<br />Lux Center for the Arts<br />2601 N 48th Street<br />Lincoln, NE 68504</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-68667664406337944282008-08-07T12:47:00.002-05:002008-10-29T08:00:26.780-05:00NET "Arts in Nebraska" series<p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >Wanted to let you know that there is a new television program focusing on the explosion of artistic work occurring across Nebraska that will be airing on NET Television during August. </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >"Arts in Nebraska" is a series of short video segments that provides glimpses into the creative thoughts and processes that inspire this artistry. </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >Artists featured in the program include: </span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Chiara String Quartet, artists-in-residence at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music, travel by bus through western Nebraska with performance stops at Minden, Curtis, Alliance, Halsey National Forest and North Platte;</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Wanda Ewing, an Omaha painter, opens a show exploring concepts of beauty inspired by fashion magazines at UNL's Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery;</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Mark Gilbert, a portraitist from Scotland living in Omaha, who does portraits of patients and caregivers as part of a project exploring the connections between art and medicine;</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Leslie Iwai, an Omaha performance installation artist, whose installation at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney explores the classic tale "Jack and the Beanstalk";</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Jun Kaneko, Omaha-based internationally renowned sculptor, discusses artistic philosophy and creative process;</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Leah Sorensen-Hayes, Lincoln textile artist, working on an experimental quilt incorporating nontraditional quilting techniques;</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Thomas Thomas, wood sculptor in Omaha, who creates life-sized creatures and animals out of wood; </span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >-- Bob Wilson and Beth Davis, Omaha ceramic artists, creating a series of 80 ceramic mosaic murals of some of the earliest pioneers in jazz and blues music. </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >The individual artist segments will be available for viewing anytime on NET's website, </span><a href="http://www.netnebraska.org/nextexit" target="1"><u><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >http://www.netnebraska.org/nextexit</span></u></a><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >. The segments will also be accessible to the public on several other media platforms, including YouTube and iTunes. </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >Production of "Arts in Nebraska" was funded in part by the Nebraska Arts Council.</span></p><p>-Larry Kubert, UNL<br /></p><table> </table><table> </table>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-50296760706687225302008-07-02T12:58:00.001-05:002008-07-02T13:01:41.109-05:00NDE Visual Art RepresentationSince 2003, Nebraska has been without a Visual and Performing Arts Representative at the Department of Education. Many of you know Sheila Brown retired at that time. What impact has this made on arts education in your community? What impact do you see this has made on arts education in Nebraska?<br />Angie Fischer, OPSBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-1074999408510189252008-06-25T14:30:00.000-05:002008-06-25T14:31:15.413-05:00OMAHA CLAY WORKS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE ASSISTANTSHIP AVAILABLE!<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Located in Omaha’s historic Old Market, Omaha Clay Works is seeking a qualified clay artist for an Artist in Residence position. A 7x10 ft. studio space with 24 hour access is provided along with clay and glazes in exchange for 12 to 14 hours of assisting with loading and firing the kilns, mixing clay, and general studio maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for any serious clay artist! Contact Thomas Harnack or Rob Johnson at Omaha Clay Works, 1114 Jones St., Studio C (alleyway entrance), Omaha, NE 68102, 402-346-0560 or visit our website at www.omahaclayworks.com. </span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-31218011619883924232008-06-16T21:55:00.002-05:002008-06-16T21:59:34.007-05:00Join a NAEA ListServ...NAEA would like to continue to build and grow communications amongst its members. To better serve its membership, NAEA encourages you to join your division ListServ. Follow the directions below to join:<br /><br />1. go to: http://www.naea-reston.org/bod.html<br />2. scroll down to your division and click on the "Join ListServ here" link<br />3. you will complete a pop-up email to finish your subscription<br /><br />You can also join the Western Region ListServ.<br /><br />Please consider joining to better connect with art educators in your level from across the world!<br /><br />Bob, LPS, NAEA Elementary Division Director-electBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-5180472066226508082008-06-10T10:30:00.002-05:002008-10-06T20:49:30.301-05:00Nebraska Artist / Art Educator - where can we find your goods?<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Many Nebraska Art Educators advocate themselves as artists and<br />teachers. Do you have your own web site for school or to sell your own<br />work? Do you know where a fellow art educator sells their work?<br />Please post any connections you know of here. I hope to create a<br />shopping community of Nebraska colleagues so we can shop in Nebraska<br />for art and ideas from fellow colleagues.<br />Lynette Fast, Lincoln Public Schools<br /><br />Nancy Childs<br />http://www.nancychilds.com/<br /><br />Lynette Fast<br />lynettefast.etsy.com<br /><a href="http://isite.lps.org/lfast/web/index.html" target="l">http://isite.lps.org/lfast/web/index.html</a><br /><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lynette-fast.html" target="l">http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lynette-fast.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynettefast" target="l">http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynettefast</a><br /><a href="http://www.againstthewallgallery.com/" target="l">http://www.againstthewallgallery.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.artscolumbusne.org/galleryshop.htm" target="l">http://www.artscolumbusne.org/galleryshop.htm</a><br /><br />Bob Reeker<br /><a href="http://isite.lps.org/breeker/web/index.html" target="l">http://isite.lps.org/breeker/web/index.html</a><br /></span><br />Arlen Meyer<br />www.beauxseraphim.comBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-30192023300116287842008-05-09T10:21:00.001-05:002008-05-09T10:21:57.975-05:00Want some ideas...weekly vocabulary!<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';">Do any of you have special assignments or projects on a regular basis that<br />would be another grade in the grade book for students. I currently give a<br />vocab word to my Art 1 class everyday and then give quizzes at the end of<br />the month. It is nice to be able to introduce them to new terms and<br />artists at that level and also have another grade that is not just my<br />opinion. I would like to do something different for my advanced classes<br />that is on a daily or weekly basis. I would appreciate any ideas that you<br />might have.<br />Jessica Saner- Sutherland</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-5193332201588640142008-03-31T07:08:00.003-05:002008-03-31T07:09:39.936-05:00Students with Visual Impairments...How do you provide instruction for children with visual impairments? I am looking for resources and ideas as children with this disability move through my school. Thanks, Christina Newton, BenningtonBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-49831538690011556042008-03-25T02:57:00.001-05:002008-03-25T02:58:49.893-05:00Art Educator and Artist...<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';font-size:130%;" >How do art educators across the state find a balance between teaching art and being artists? Scott Schwarz, Bertrand K-12 art<br /></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-44614836623890952222008-03-24T20:50:00.001-05:002008-03-24T20:51:22.975-05:00NCLB and your art program...<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">How, if at all has your art program been affected by NCLB? Jane Kathol</span></span><br /></span></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-60049555581633670372008-03-20T12:54:00.000-05:002008-03-20T12:55:52.067-05:00Artist in Residence...<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';font-size:85%;" > I am looking for possible artists to have come to our school. Each<br />year the Hamilton County Foundation offers a $1000 scholarship to one<br />school in our county, and it is our turn. This will be for first<br />semester next school year. Does anyone have names for me? I have K-12.<br />In the past we had artists from the Grand Island area, the closer<br />they live the less we spend on millage. We had Steph Hansen about 5<br />years ago and she was great!<br /><br />I appreciate your help! Thanks,<br /><br />Jean Regier<br />Giltner Public Schools</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-2913004309468701302008-03-19T07:19:00.001-05:002008-03-19T07:19:58.070-05:00Celebrations...The Brag Post<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Share any good news here!</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-22023218895588922542008-03-18T20:17:00.002-05:002008-03-18T20:18:04.523-05:00Working with students in special education...<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >What are your best practices in working with students in special education programs? Jane Kathol<br /></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-91902308602458225832008-03-17T09:40:00.002-05:002008-03-17T09:43:27.064-05:00Art Exhibits around the state...<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Please post any exhibits with openings. Include dates.</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-4617471396658210242008-03-17T06:45:00.001-05:002008-03-17T06:46:42.499-05:00On-line Book Talk...<span style="font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >I just ordered the new book from NAEA, The impact of early art experiences<br />on literacy development. Has anyone read it yet? Share your thoughts. Stephanie Carlson-Pruch, OPS.</span><br /></span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298716553264592315.post-67240410433106604752008-03-16T16:44:00.002-05:002008-03-16T16:46:53.862-05:00Websites...<span style="font-family: arial;font-family:'PrimaSans BT,Verdana,sans-serif';font-size:100%;" >Share website resources that you use as a teacher as well as interactive sites you use<br />with your students.</span>Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161401692924554776noreply@blogger.com5