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Greetings!
As this holiday season approaches, we wish you time with your family and friends, peace in your heart, and hope for the new year.
Nancy Sojka
Message Editor
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Teaching Artistic Behavior
If you've been feeling that your classes need a new direction or you need some new techniques, explore the approach of Teaching Artistic Behaviors. Be sure to check out several sessions at the NAEA Conference in Minneapolis April 17-21. More Info. on TAB... |
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Youth Art Month Entries
March is just around the corner! In fact, the YAM entries need to be sent to the January AEI Board meeting on January 17. More info... |
All-State
Reminder: The deadline for AEI All-State Art Awards is March 6. More info... |
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Art: A Passport to Understanding
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Art Scholarship for Iowa Students
Deadline extended
Iowa high school students planning to enter college next year with a major in an arts discipline have until Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, to apply for the 2009 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts. Offered annually by the Iowa Arts Council, the scholarship is awarded to Iowa students who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2008-2009 academic year and plan to pursue a proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theater, traditional arts or visual arts at an Iowa college or university. The application is available at www.iowaartscouncil.org. "This grant program has had a December deadline in years past," IAC Administrator Mary Sundet Jones said. "But we have implemented a new, streamlined review process that gives Iowa students additional time to review and send in their applications." Each recipient will receive $1,000 toward his or her 2008-2009 college tuition and related expenses as a full-time undergraduate at a fully accredited Iowa college or university with a major in one or more of the disciplines considered for the award. |
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Very Special Arts
All Kids Can Create
VSA arts and CVS Caremark All Kids Can invite children to submit artwork showing your creativity. Explore new activities, rethink your perceptions, discover yourself as an artist, and submit your work of art today! Play. Learn. Succeed. More info... |
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Iowa Public Television
Holiday and Celebration
 BURT WOLF: TASTE OF FREEDOM is an exploration of 13 major American holidays and gatherings - and the history, folklore and rituals that have become central to those occasions. The series pays special attention to different ethnic groups and how they have brought their own traditions to the events. Taped on-location throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and Asia, BURT WOLF: TASTE OF FREEDOM spotlights holidays and celebrations including, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, the end of Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's, Orthodox Christmas, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, Carnival, Passover, Easter and Independence Day.
See the PBS Schedule to find times for viewing...
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Thank you for your support of AEI this year. In times of financial stress, natural disasters, and human suffering, we find comfort and relief in art, creation and sharing through this organization.
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