Opportunities

STEAM and project-based learning work together. From cross-curricular learning and the processes of inquiry and problem-solving to “the four C's,” our educator panel will showcase classroom-tested approaches. The creative economy is the future. Will your students be future ready? Click here to attend this free live event.

2019 RAEA Outstanding Student Chapter Award

NAEA is pleased to share information about the 2018 Sneakerhead of State Competition with you! This unique art and design opportunity is open to high school students. Scholarships and cash prizes will be awarded. The submission deadline is June 2, 2018. PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy is searching for the next great designer! Give your students the opportunity to test their skills against the best young minds in the country and train for a successful career in the creative industries. Check out complete details online.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ VSA Intersections: Arts and Special Education Conference, taking place Aug. 7-8 in Atlanta, convenes professionals in arts education and special education to explore equitable access to art-based and arts-integrated instruction for students with disabilities. Attendees will have opportunities to share timely information and knowledge in research, practice, programs and policy to help drive educational improvement for students with disabilities. Early-bird registration rate ends June 30.

Following Congressional approval of a $2 million increase in FY18 funding for the Assistance for Arts Education program, the U.S. Department of Education announced yesterday a new grant competition, with a very quick turn-around time for letters of intent to apply.

This program focuses on creative exploration of the unique and lush jungle environments of the Western Ghats of South India and the tropical island of Koh Lon, Thailand. Through hands-on observation, artistic interpretation, collaboration, and various biological and natural history methods, we will utilize the natural habitat as a STUDIO+LAB to explore and make informed art about tropical plants, animals, and nature. During the program, we will stay at various field sites and provide an immersive, project-based experience, focused on the unique beauty and dense wilderness of the jungle.

The coordinator of a curriculum and instruction program is responsible for providing leadership, alignment, coordination and delivery in the development and improvement of the curriculum program for the school division.  The coordinator ensures resources are available for teacher and student use and provides the necessary staff development for implementation of the assigned instructional program. The candidate will work with staff and teachers to advance the teaching and learning of the Fine Arts in the Virginia Beach City Public School District. Duties include coordinate community and district-wide Arts events, facilitate/chair curriculum and advisory committees, direct visual arts curriculum and textbook renewal cycles, and advocate for art program and teachers. 

Spend 2 days in St. Louis for the 2018 TAB/Choice Summer Workshop. Grow and develop understanding of Teaching for Artistic Behavior pedagogy. The workshop is designed to help teachers new to TAB gain tools and methods to implement Choice-Based curriculum. Join the conversation on June 12 and 13, and get plugged into area resources and regional support. We are excited to advocate for this life-changing pedagogy, meet new faces collaborate and build together! Cost is $275 for both days, which includes lunch and all presentation materials.

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month at the 8th Annual HANDS in Autism® Art Expo! The Annual Art Expo is designed to provide a glimpse into the perspectives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who utilize art as a means of expression given some of the social and communicative challenges that ASD presents. Artists with ASD are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to be displayed at the event. Artists, classrooms, teams, community groups, and clubs are also invited to submit a special collaborative piece to celebrate autism!