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THE ART OF STORYTELLING OCTOBER 10: Pre-Conference
OCTOBER 11 & 12: Conference The Art of Storytelling - The act of storytelling has been around long before recorded history. From cave paintings to teaching children to read picture books today, we have been engaging the imagination through stories throughout history. Stories have been critical in our communities and lives as a way to help us remember our history. Stories teach, entertain and inspire us. FRIDAY KEYNOTE: Monica Leo SATURDAY KEYNOTE: Edwin Gil
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AEI FALL CONFERENCE: THE ART OF STORYTELLING |
 | Edwin Gil is an avid social activist and uses his art to bridge cultures and diverse groups living in the U.S. His Con ‘A’ de Arte (A For Art) and Art Si (Art Yes) through the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina, connects youth and promotes art as a vehicle to affect positive change in the community. |
Gil’s Home Sweet Home project achieved critical acclaim by actively involving the children of the Charlotte school system in the creation of a giant mural. As a result of this project, Gil met with then Senator of New York and current Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and presented her with one of his paintings.
Edwin has overcome numerous obstacles to become one of America’s premier Latino Artists. In his Faces of Diversity Project, Edwin shares his story of triumph and how it helped shape his idea of social awareness through art. Edwin takes you on his journey across Europe with his Nuestra Bandera, Nuestro Pais, Nuestro Hogar (Our Flag, Our Country, Our Home) project with images and music as he tells the stories of the more than 25,000 people who participated in his global art project. Most recently, Edwin toured North Carolina with his Flag of Hope collecting handprints, stories and memories to make the nation’s first ever flag made with the handprints of North Carolinians. With these types of adventures behind him, Edwin is sure to motivate and spread his message of hope to all that encounter this feel good presentation.
Edwin has overcome numerous obstacles to become one of America’s premier Latino Artists. In his Faces of Diversity Project, Edwin shares his story of triumph and how it helped shape his idea of social awareness through art. Edwin takes you on his journey across Europe with his Nuestra Bandera, Nuestro Pais, Nuestro Hogar (Our Flag, Our Country, Our Home) project with images and music as he tells the stories of the more than 25,000 people who participated in his global art project. Most recently, Edwin toured North Carolina with his Flag of Hope collecting handprints, stories and memories to make the nation’s first ever flag made with the handprints of North Carolinians. With these types of adventures behind him, Edwin is sure to motivate and spread his message of hope to all that encounter this feel good presentation.
Register to attend the Iowa Arts Forum!
The forum will be held from 1-5 PM, August 15, 2019 at
Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.
Join arts advocates from across Iowa to fine tune your advocacy strategy at the Iowa Arts Forum! Learn actions you can take to ensure the arts are on the agendas of media and policy makers as they set their sights on Iowa for first in the nation caucus. Celebrated singer-songwriter and ArtsVote 2020 Chair Ben Folds joins Americans for the Arts Action Fund and the Iowa Cultural Coalition with tips to elevate the creative economy by advancing arts policy at the local, state and national levels. All 2020 presidential candidates have been invited to share their views and plans to advance policy on the arts.
The Iowa Arts Forum is presented by Americans for the Arts Action Fund, the Iowa Cultural Coalition, the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
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AEI FALL CONFERENCE: THE ART OF STORYTELLING
aBOUT OUR KEYNOTE: MONICA LEO
Monica Leo is a first generation American, born to German refugees in the waning days of World War Two. After the war, her parents ordered a set of hand puppets from a German craftswoman, and Monica was hooked. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Monica studied for two years at the State Art Academy in Düsseldorf, Germany with Josef Beuys.
Since 1974, she has been the sole puppet creator and lead puppeteer of Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, headquartered in West Liberty, Iowa, and touring nationally and internationally. From 1975 through 2006, she worked with artistic partner Teri Jean Breitbach. The two performed exclusively as a duo until the 1990's, when they began to incorporate musicians and other puppeteers.
Since 1974, she has been the sole puppet creator and lead puppeteer of Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, headquartered in West Liberty, Iowa, and touring nationally and internationally. From 1975 through 2006, she worked with artistic partner Teri Jean Breitbach. The two performed exclusively as a duo until the 1990's, when they began to incorporate musicians and other puppeteers.
WAX ON WAX OFF: Exploring Textile Printing & Dyeing
LOCATION: Amana Arts Guild, Amana, IA
DATES: July 8, 2019 - August 13, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course # 168633
COURSE OVERVIEW: In this exciting workshop participants will be using soy wax and cloth will gain an understanding of the difference between pigment and dyes and their respective applications. Activities will begin with learning about dyeing stenciling, printing and layering. Students will be encouraged to explore "right Brain" intuitive ways of thinking that will provide a new perspective for problem solving. They will have an attractive portfolio of exercises to continue practicing their artistic and perceptual techniques.
Guest Artist: Joan Webster-Vore
DATES: July 8, 2019 - August 13, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course # 168633
COURSE OVERVIEW: In this exciting workshop participants will be using soy wax and cloth will gain an understanding of the difference between pigment and dyes and their respective applications. Activities will begin with learning about dyeing stenciling, printing and layering. Students will be encouraged to explore "right Brain" intuitive ways of thinking that will provide a new perspective for problem solving. They will have an attractive portfolio of exercises to continue practicing their artistic and perceptual techniques.
Guest Artist: Joan Webster-Vore
SOFT SCULPTURE
LOCATION: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, Room 113, Johnston, IA
DATES: July 10, 2019 - July 11, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
COURSE # 180326
SECTION # 271159
COURSE OVERVIEW: This mixed media class explores the use of soft materials to create sculptural works using weaving, wrapping, wiring and sewing techniques over wire and screen armatures. Students will create a 3D figurative sculpture, a wall piece and small examples for the classroom. These simple forms are easily adapted for early grades through high school.
There will be a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at class. The instructor will supply armature wire, metal and plastic hardware cloth, some paints, markers, glue, thin wire and miscellaneous weaving materials: cloth, yarn, threads, small found objects and natural materials. Participants need to bring: scissors, various sewing needles, small wire cutters, needle nose pliers, tacky glue, hot glue gun, acrylic paints & brushes, thin wire, cloth, yarn, thread, beads, buttons, and found objects etc. of your choice.
DATES: July 10, 2019 - July 11, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
COURSE # 180326
SECTION # 271159
COURSE OVERVIEW: This mixed media class explores the use of soft materials to create sculptural works using weaving, wrapping, wiring and sewing techniques over wire and screen armatures. Students will create a 3D figurative sculpture, a wall piece and small examples for the classroom. These simple forms are easily adapted for early grades through high school.
There will be a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor at class. The instructor will supply armature wire, metal and plastic hardware cloth, some paints, markers, glue, thin wire and miscellaneous weaving materials: cloth, yarn, threads, small found objects and natural materials. Participants need to bring: scissors, various sewing needles, small wire cutters, needle nose pliers, tacky glue, hot glue gun, acrylic paints & brushes, thin wire, cloth, yarn, thread, beads, buttons, and found objects etc. of your choice.
SCRAP IT! MULTIMEDIA STUDIO ART
LOCATION: Wapello Jr/Sr High School, Wapello, IA
DATES: July 22, 2019 - August 9, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Course # 180233
Section # 271104
COURSE OVERVIEW:This course will be an introduction and hands-on experience with a variety of media techniques focusing of the integration of media into a series of works to inspire the end goal of creating a unit for instruction.
Participants will use the materials available to create artworks in various media as student examples.
DATES: July 22, 2019 - August 9, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Course # 180233
Section # 271104
COURSE OVERVIEW:This course will be an introduction and hands-on experience with a variety of media techniques focusing of the integration of media into a series of works to inspire the end goal of creating a unit for instruction.
Participants will use the materials available to create artworks in various media as student examples.
THE MAGIC OF TEACHING CREATIVELY
LOCATION: Heartland AEA Ames Office, Rooms A/B/C, Ames, IA
DATES: July 22 - July 23, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Course # 180368
Section # 271289
COURSE OVERVIEW: Have you ever wondered why many children are so much more creative than adults? What happens to us when we become grown-ups? How can you become a more creative teacher? In this class, you will participate in activities to increase your own creativity, explore how adding creative activities in the classroom are brain-friendly for your students and leave with a bag full of ideas.
DATES: July 22 - July 23, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Course # 180368
Section # 271289
COURSE OVERVIEW: Have you ever wondered why many children are so much more creative than adults? What happens to us when we become grown-ups? How can you become a more creative teacher? In this class, you will participate in activities to increase your own creativity, explore how adding creative activities in the classroom are brain-friendly for your students and leave with a bag full of ideas.
REVERSE PAINTING ART: HISTORICAL CHURCHES
LOCATION: Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, Room 113, Johnston, IA
DATES: July 24, 2019 - July 25, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Course # 180406
Section # 271343
COURSE OVERVIEW: In this course, we will look at historical churches and architecture. Using reverse painting, we will paint the architectural features integrating art and art history in a motivational process. We will also create alter art after looking at diptych and triptych alter pieces and finish by replicating our own religious icons. This is an art making class.
There will be a $5 printing charge payable to the instructor the first day of class. Please see the list of materials to bring to class.
NOTE: All participants, including those registering as "Participant Only," should plan to complete all of the work required (attendance, participation and assignments) to receive the full benefit of the training.
DATES: July 24, 2019 - July 25, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Course # 180406
Section # 271343
COURSE OVERVIEW: In this course, we will look at historical churches and architecture. Using reverse painting, we will paint the architectural features integrating art and art history in a motivational process. We will also create alter art after looking at diptych and triptych alter pieces and finish by replicating our own religious icons. This is an art making class.
There will be a $5 printing charge payable to the instructor the first day of class. Please see the list of materials to bring to class.
NOTE: All participants, including those registering as "Participant Only," should plan to complete all of the work required (attendance, participation and assignments) to receive the full benefit of the training.
STANDARDS BASED GRADING IN THE ART CLASSROOM
LOCATION: Conference Room A, Burlington AEA, Burlington, IA
DATES: July 30 - 31, 2019
TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Course # 180321
Section # 271106
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will be an introduction and hands-on experience with standards based grading, using rubrics and grading techniques focusing of the integration of visual art standards. Participants will use the information available for further learning investigation of the visual art standards and to create rubrics for use in the classroom.
DATES: July 30 - 31, 2019
TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Course # 180321
Section # 271106
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will be an introduction and hands-on experience with standards based grading, using rubrics and grading techniques focusing of the integration of visual art standards. Participants will use the information available for further learning investigation of the visual art standards and to create rubrics for use in the classroom.
PUPPETRY IN THE CLASSROOM 1 & 2
LOCATION: Owl Glass Puppetry Center, West Liberty, IA
DATES: August 5 - August 9, 2019
TIME: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PMCourse # 180130
Section # 270780
COURSE OVERVIEW: Participants will work as a group to write a play, create puppets and props, rehearse, and perform for an audience. They will learn cost effective techniques, applicable to a wide age range, that they can teach directly to their students. This course is geared to educators who have not taken a puppetry course, as well as those return participants ready to learn additional puppet construction and manipulation skills and will develop a script using their learning from the last class. The course will culminate in a performance on 8/9/19.
This is a 3-credit course.
DATES: August 5 - August 9, 2019
TIME: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PMCourse # 180130
Section # 270780
COURSE OVERVIEW: Participants will work as a group to write a play, create puppets and props, rehearse, and perform for an audience. They will learn cost effective techniques, applicable to a wide age range, that they can teach directly to their students. This course is geared to educators who have not taken a puppetry course, as well as those return participants ready to learn additional puppet construction and manipulation skills and will develop a script using their learning from the last class. The course will culminate in a performance on 8/9/19.
This is a 3-credit course.
ARTIST RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY: IOWA CITY
Any Given Child-Iowa City (AGC) is now accepting proposals for a part-time teaching artist to work with fifth grade students in the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) for the 2019-20 school year. They welcome proposals from individual teaching artists as well as arts organizations.
The RFP does not specify subject matter or art medium. They're interested in seeing how artists/organizations are interested in working with students on innovative projects that use art to build students’ understanding, create connections, and develop 21st century skills.
The RFP does not specify subject matter or art medium. They're interested in seeing how artists/organizations are interested in working with students on innovative projects that use art to build students’ understanding, create connections, and develop 21st century skills.
IOWA TEACHING ARTISTS RESOURCE
Des Moines Public Schools recently hosted an arts integration training for several teaching artists and one of the outcomes was a Facebook page for Iowa Teaching Artists to share resources around arts integration practice!
"This is a great opportunity to learn from each other - as well as strengthen our professional community. Please join and/or share with those that might be interested!" - Christina Farrell
"This is a great opportunity to learn from each other - as well as strengthen our professional community. Please join and/or share with those that might be interested!" - Christina Farrell
IOWA'S 1ST FINE ARTS EDUCATION SUMMIT A SUCCESS!
Almost 400 visual, media, music, theater and dance educators gathered on July 20th for our state's first Fine Arts Education Summit in Ankeny, Iowa. Several of our AEI members are on the leadership committee that helped organize the event and presented sessions. Many AEI members attended as well. Olivia Gude was the keynote speaker, focusing on how arts standards support learning for democratic life. She expressed how "art educators create citizens of a democratic society by creating the conditions through which youth experience the pleasures, anxieties, and responsibilities of democratic life". Fine Arts Consultant for the Iowa Department of Education, Angela Matsuoka stated, "The energy and enthusiasm was truly palpable, and the content was relevant and engaging to our attendees. We had so many educators excited for our next Summit as they were walking out of the doors at the end of the day - and that is very telling!"
TESTIMONIES FROM SUMMIT ATTENDEES
- In the moment, during the keynote session, when Olivia flipped the standards grid to a flat plane and viewed them as a dance floor... blew my mind! I suspected it was an enormous and elaborate task to create and organize the National Standards, so, I too will need to remember that when I am revising curricular work. In coming to the Summit, looking for many answers, I realized that even though my task seems enormous in isolation and from a single vanishing point, by simply changing the angle of my perspective, I can see it’s just another creative “dance”.
- For me, today's Ah-ha moment was during keynote speaker, Olivia Gude's presentation when she said "It is useful to remember that as educators we create citizens of a democratic society, not so much by filling them with ideas or facts about democracy, as by creating the conditions, the pleasures, anxieties, and responsibilities of democratic life" I needed that reminder that a part of the creative process is the unknown and working through that creative problem solving is at times more important to student development than their understanding of a skill or task.
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