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Postcards have been sent to your school mail!
All registration materials are available on this site and none will be mailed. Conference Schedule and Registration forms now available... |
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| Lt. Governor Patty Judge is Coming to Your Hometown: Let her know about the arts programming and education that you do in your community! More info... | Intensive Precious Metal Clay Workshop
Fri-Sun, August 7th, 8th, and 9th |
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| AEI Strategic Planning Meeting
July 14, 2009 Des Moines Central Library 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Map of Downtown Des Moines: showing parking ramps Parking Ramps: note that everyone should park on one of the ramps to avoid moving their car every 2 hours |
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| Back by Popular Demand:
Donna Davilla is going to be teaching a hands-on class at the Des Moines Botanical Center, including a tour of Meredith Test Gardens. The class on July 30 and 31, will include printing with natural materials, and many hands-on activities with materials provided. More info... |
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| Winners of the Architecture by Children Drawing Contest, sponsored by the Iowa Architectural Foundation, have been announced from nearly 250 entries submitted by K-6 students in 42 communities statewide. Students were encouraged to draw their favorite public building. Jared L., a third grade student from Davenport received first place in the kindergarten – 3rd grade category for his drawing of the downtown Davenport branch of the Wells Fargo Bank. Second place was awarded to Danielle O., a first grader from Urbandale, for her drawing of the Iowa State Capitol. Deon T., a third grade student from Des Moines, received third for drawing the 801Grand building and the Des Moines skyline. In the 4th – 6th grade category, Mercedes M., a sixth grade student in Bloomfield, received first place for drawing the Davis County Courthouse. Second place was awarded to Austin B., a fifth grader in Wall Lake, for his drawing of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Lydia F., a fourth grader from Monticello, received third prize for her drawing of the United Church of Monticello. “We are very pleased by the number and the quality of the entries received since this was the first year for the contest,” said Edd Soenke, chair of the Foundation’s Architecture in the Schools Committee. First prize winners received a $100 U.S. savings bond, second place received a $50 bond, and third received a $25 bond compliments of First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa. Students who submitted the first ten entries received a certificate to attend an Iowa Energy home game during the 2009-10 season. The Iowa Architectural Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization established in 1989 to promote awareness of the contribution of architecture and community design to the quality of life in Iowa. The Foundation pursues its mission through youth education programs, community design charrettes, an awards program, and architectural walking tours for adults and school groups. To learn more about the Foundation and its programs, visit www.iowaarchfoundation.org |
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 AEI is now a Facebook Group. It is a perfect place to air your "art education" thoughts and to share with other art education professionals.
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Design-A-Pin for 2010 Youth Art Month Designs are due October 2009. Designs can be drawn, painted, 3-D (photographed), photography, printed. It is wide open, use your creativity, imaginations, go wild. No age limit. Can be submitted by teacher for the student or by the student. Shape may be alternated to fit a square, rectangle or circle pin shape. Submit designs to Susan Noonan at susann@myfmtc.com in jpeg format. Best design will be used for pins and theme of 2010 Youth Art Month. If you would like a copy of the CD-roms with YAM students' art work, they are available for a donation of $10.00 toward YAM (Checks payable to Art Educators of Iowa) To order, contact Susan Noonan. |
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“The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” --Albert Einstein “Creative minds are rarely tidy”--unknown "Creativity takes courage."--Matisse "The less art kids get, the more it shows." |
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