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DAFT logoFilm & Television Fest
Entries due February 15
Digital Arts, Film & Television (DAFT) is now accepting entries for the 42nd annual Michigan Student Film & Video Festival (MSF&VF) and welcomes all K-12 students throughout Michigan to enter their creative work.  The American Film Institute recognizes the MSF&VF as the oldest running festival of its kind in the country.  The Festival will be held at the Detroit Film Theatre on Saturday, April 24th from 10am to 3pm.  A number of the high school Best of Show winners will be invited to attend the Michigan Youth Arts Festival.

Submission categories for MSF&VF include:
Commercial/Station ID; Public Service Announcements; Documentary/Event; Artistic/Experimental; General Entertainment; News/Magazine Program; Video/Computer Graphics; Sports; Music Video; Animation; Instructional; Comedy.

Entry Forms are available at www.daftonline.org. Deadline for submissions is February 15, 2010.  For more information contact Kathy Vander at areyoudaft@hotmail.com or by phone at 248-547-0847.

MCTE logoEnglish Teachers: Submit Student Pieces
by February 1
Teachers may submit poetry, fiction and drama, completed by their grade 9-12 students after February 1, 2009, for Michigan Youth Arts Festival adjudication.  All work must be submitted by a current member of the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, make use of the given forms, and arrive in the proper format.  Top students will be invited to attend the Michigan Youth Arts Festival and have their work published in the 2010 Festival Creative Writing Book.  Download forms and guidelines here to be ready after the winter break!

Arts Trek LogoRegistration is Open for Summer 2010!
Festival alumni are invited to the inaugural Michigan Youth Arts Trek to New York City, July 26-30.

Arts Trek is a travel tour for people with a passion for the arts. It allows participants to explore a new city and experience its artistic culture first-hand, through tours and performances, but also workshops and behind-the-scenes access rarely afforded the casual tourist.

Participation in Arts Trek 2010 is limited to the first 40 Festival alums (students, parents or teachers) who sign up.  Download a flyer with a complete itinerary, here.  And register today!


SphinxHoliday Emporium a Success!
The Michigan Youth Arts Holiday Emporium online auction was fabulous!  Thank you to all of our donors and bidders, and congratulations to the winners!  Enjoy your well-won loot, be happy knowing that you scored some great gifts while supporting the arts, and be sure to join us again next year!
December 15,  2009

Give Before
Year's End
Your gift will affect thousands of students in Michigan, changing the lives of some of the brightest high school students in the state.  Michigan Youth Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Donate today and thanks!

2010 Festival Sponsorship
Sponsorship of the 48th Michigan Youth Arts Festival offers multiple channels to reach your target audience.  From exclusive performance naming rights and apparel sponsorship, to print advertising and ticketing, there is a level for every business or organization to deliver a message to arts students, parents and educators.  Download our Sponsor Prospectus or contact Kim for details.

Call for Student Artwork
The National Art Education Association and Artsonia.com are compiling a gallery of 5,000 student art pieces for electronic exhibit online and at the national convention in Baltimore in April.  Teachers may submit student work through February 28, 2010.  To learn more visit artsonia.com/naea2010 and register.