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Youth Art Month Recap | 13 OUR COVER ARTIST

2024 K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition Winners | 14

Areli Cardenas (Grade 8) Estrella Sculpture Davenport School of the Arts Teacher: Nancy Rockenbach Polk County

Florida NAEA Award Winners | 18

About Fresh Paint Magazine:

Arts in the Community: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum | 20

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From the Field: Sticky Posts from the Desk of a Retired Art Teacher | 24

inside faea President’s Reflection | 4 24 & 25 Board of Directors | 5 Calendar 2024 | 5 Board Consultant’s Report | 6 Division Updates | 8 2024 FAEA Award Nominations | 11

Summer Workshops | 28

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Fresh Paint is an award-winning, quarterly publication of the Florida Art Education Association, Inc. (FAEA) located at 402 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 323012757. The purpose of Fresh Paint is to provide members and stakeholders with information about FAEA programs, the latest advocacy reports on issues impacting art education, and articles of interest to art educators of all levels.

This publication is distributed to over 800 art teachers, district art supervisors, museum educators, higher-education professionals, community art educators, and artists, as well as other state and national art associations. The following issues are published digitally by FAEA: Fall Issue

Winter Issue

Conference Issue

Spring/Summer Issue

FAEA 2024 Editorial Committee Claire Clum, Chair

Latonya Hicks

Priscilla Anderson

Laurie Hoppock, EdD

Christie Becker-Fitzgerald

Lark Keeler

Nicole Bizjak

Halina Kilburn

Rachel Fendler, PhD

Lori Manning

Christy Garton

Debra McGann, EdD

Heather Hagy

Kasey Power, PhD

Dulcie Hause

Jennifer Wilkinson

Fresh Paint is made possible, in part, by the participation of the businesses whose advertisements appear in this issue. They make it possible to provide membership with a high quality publication and we gratefully acknowledge their support of Florida Art Education Association’s (FAEA) mission. We hope that you take special notice of these advertisements and consider the products and services offered. This is another important way you can support your professional association and the enhancement of Florida art education.

The publisher does not endorse any particular company, product, or service. FAEA is not responsible for the content of any advertisement and reserves the right to accept or refuse any advertisement submitted for publication.

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President’s REFLECTION

Latonya Hicks President, FAEA

Greetings, I hope this finds you well and filled with the same enthusiasm and dedication that has characterized our vibrant community. As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of education, I am reminded of the words of former U.S. President John Quincy Adams, who famously said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Today, I call upon each of us to embrace our leadership potential and step forward to be seen.

In the spirit of this wisdom, I encourage us to give each other permission to reflect and claim a stake in shaping the direction of our beloved association. We are an inclusive community that thrives on the diverse perspectives and collective wisdom of our members. Your voices matter, and your contributions are invaluable in charting the course for our shared future.

At FAEA, we are guided by a steadfast commitment to growing members’ leadership skills. Whether you are an instructional leader, an organizational leader, or a classroom leader, your role is essential to the success of our association. We recognize the importance of supporting educators as they prioritize time, energy, and space to advance their own performance goals and better serve their learning and professional communities.

Moreover, we understand the importance of restorative self-care in sustaining the passion and dedication that drive our work. As such, we are committed to offering resources and opportunities to equip individuals in their pursuit of best practices while also nurturing their well-being.

As President of FAEA, I stand with you, ready to support your efforts, and amplify your voices.

Together, let us continue to inspire one another, learn from each other, and strive for excellence in everything we do. Our collective strength lies in our unity. I am confident that, with your unwavering commitment and leadership, we will continue to shape a brighter future for education in our communities and beyond.

Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and commitment to excellence.

Together, we are STRONGER!

Latonya Hicks President

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PAST PRESIDENT Nancy Puri Polk County PRESIDENT-ELECT Christy Garton Orange County

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PRESIDENT Latonya Hicks Pinellas County

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FAEA board of directors

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Summer Workshops June 12-14 St. Petersburg, FL

SECRETARY Heather Hagy St. Johns County

FAEA Awards Nominations Submissions Due May 31

ELEMENTARY DIVISION Stephanie Scannapieco Duval County

Member Virtual Exhibition Submissions Due August 18

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION Ashley DeMaio St. Johns County

2024 FAEA Annual Conference October 17-20 St. Petersburg, FL

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION Jacquelene Lieberman Broward County SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Laurie Hoppock, EdD Duval County

FAEA Conference Merchandise Now available FAEA Membership Renewal Now Open

HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION Debra McGann, EdD Orange County MUSEUMS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION Dulcie Hause Duval County

Ab ut FAEA MISSION STATEMENT

LOCAL ART EDUCATION ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE Natalie Potacco Pinellas County RETIREES’ REPRESENTATIVE Debra Barrett-Hayes Leon County MEMBER-AT-LARGE Claire Clum Palm Beach County

The mission of the Association is to promote art education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE Laura Hobby Hillsborough County

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES | 30

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Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD Board Consultant, FAEA

Board Consultant’s report

Government Relations/Advocacy THE FLORIDA 60-DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2024 AND ENDED ON MARCH 8, 2024.

The Florida Art Education Association (FAEA), the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA), and the Florida School Music Association (FSMA) Advocacy Committees collaborated to develop an extensive Legislative platform. In addition, they developed strategies to review legislation and to work together to pass the Florida Seal of Fine Arts. Jeanne Reynolds, retired Performing Arts Supervisor from Pinellas County Public Schools, led the discussions and worked diligently with members of each of the Associations. FAEA thanks Jeanne for her dedication and leadership with this successful endeavor.

Throughout the session, FAEA followed the bill filings and tracked the progress of the bills. Currently, FAEA is working with the lobbyists and other associations as they review and provide additional information of bills that passed and have been or are in the process of bearing the Governor’s signature.

Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program Great news from the 2024 session is that the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Bill passed through all legislative committees and the full House and Senate by unanimous votes. The bill was signed by Governor DeSantis and will take effect on July 1, 2024. This success represents the past four years of effort of the Advocacy Committees, CFAE staff, and members.

In an effort for a smooth roll out of the Seal, a group of Fine Arts educators from throughout the state are working on a recommendation plan for schools and school districts to implement the Seal.

At this point, we need FAEA members to write a letter to their legislator to thank them for their support of the bill. In addition, a special thanks should go to the sponsors and co-sponsors for filing the bill including the following:  Senate Bill 694 Sponsor Perry; Co-Sponsors: Rouson, Burgess, Stewart, Torres  House Bill 523 Sponsors Canady and Black; Co-Sponsors: Amesty, Arrington, Baker, Bankson, Basabe, Bell, Daniels, Eskamani, Esposito, Franklin, Garcia, Gossett-Seidman, Harris, Hart, Plakon, Plasencia, Smith, Valdés, Woodson.

Advocacy work is never complete. Rather, it is an on-going effort at the local, state, and national level.

The schools and school districts are in the process of developing and implementing their 2024-2025 budgets. Please be sure to advocate for your program and the needs of the students for each of your programs to ensure a high-quality visual arts education. Develop a plan to request the program needs, including specific supplies and equipment, for the 2024-2025 school year, and submit it before the end of the 2023-24 school year.

Keep up the incredible work that you do each and every day for your students and your school programs. Have a productive and prosperous end of the year.

Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD Board Consultant

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Division Updates

Middle School Division Director

Elementary School Division Director

Stephanie Scannapieco Seabreeze Elementary Duval County Hi everyone! I’m Stephanie Scannapieco, your new Elementary Division Director. I’d love to start out by thanking you for voting for me. It’s an honor to be serving you in this capacity.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to represent you as the elementary representative and my door is always open. Something I will be working on during my time on the board is growing our social media influence. If you don’t already follow FAEA on soCLICK cial media, please connect with us.

I don’t know about you, but throughout the school year, I often find that I’m so focused CLICK on my students’ work that I forget about my own. As this school year ends, I’m reminded of a quote from Pablo Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday CLICK life.” My goal this summer is to wash away the dust on my soul and dive into some art of my own. I encourage you to take time for your own art. Do something that inspires you. Create! After all, we are artists, not just educators. A great way to do that is to take part in some of FAEA’s summer workshop offerings. It is always rejuvenating for me when I attend a workshop and bring new and fresh ideas to my own art and back to my classroom. Take advantage of these opportunities. Wishing you a restful and creative summer season!

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Ashley DeMaio Gamble Rogers Middle School St. Johns County Hello, Remarkable Middle School Art Teachers!

My name is Ashley DeMaio, and I am thrilled to serve as the new Middle School Division Director. With a passion for blending Art and Technology, I aspire to cultivate an art program that seamlessly integrates the beauty of traditional art with the dynamic possibilities of technology, enriching the educational experience for our future generations.

In pursuit of this goal, I have selected a diverse range of art media within my current program. Currently, I teach Introduction to Art, Art & S.T.E.A.M, Advanced Fine Arts, and Digital Art & Yearbook.

Recently, my Digital Art & Yearbook class embarked on an exciting journey with our In-House Yearbook workshop. We were honored to host Lisa Urban from Leonard’s Studio and professional photographer Kelsey Breton for an immersive training session on cameras, yearbook software, copyright considerations, and more.

During the workshop, our talented yearbook students took the reins in selecting a theme and meticulously crafting the layout for the yearbook. Following this, the students engaged in a constructive critique session, where they evaluated each other’s designs, and collectively voted on their favorite theme for the yearbook.

For those who haven’t explored incorporating Photoshop into their classrooms yet, I cannot emphasize enough what a game-changer it can be! Witnessing students harness the power of technology to express their creativity is truly remarkable. Moreover, Adobe offers a wealth of tutorials to support educators in navigating the program effectively.

As the school year draws to a close and the promise of summer beckons, I urge you to consider signing up for a FAEA summer workshop. These workshops offer an invaluable opportunity to connect with fellow educators and gain fresh insights and inspiration. It’s not only a chance to enhance your teaching practice but it also provides a much-needed opportunity to rejuvenate your passion for art education.

I look forward to crossing paths with you at a FAEA workshop soon! Together, let’s continue to empower and inspire the next generation of artists.

Division Updates

High School

Division Director Jacquelene Lieberman Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Broward County I am humbled and honored to serve as the new High School Division Director. I would like to thank the out-going director Gerald Obregon for his unwavering dedication and devotion to FAEA and the tremendous support and knowledge he has shared as a board member.

As summer approaches, I’m excited to embark on this new journey where I can provide valuable information and resources to the high school art teachers in Florida. Sharing resources to help our teachers succeed will create the foundation needed to assist our students become successful in their craft. Now is the best time to start planning on attending the FAEA Conference in St. Petersburg. This gorgeous location is right across the street from the Dali Museum of Art. There are a variety of workshops, meetings, and a plethora of activities and lessons that are readily available to bring back to your classrooms.

Setting yourself up for success for next year is key when closing your art room. What can you prepare now, so your first steps back into the classroom are a smooth transition from summer? I always prepare my syllabus, supply lists, and first week assignments at the end of the school year. I make my photocopies and set them in a file cabinet. I know that when I walk into my classroom the next school year, I can pull out all these first week papers and already feel prepared. Wishing you all a successful end of year.

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Supervision/Administration Division Director

Dr. Laurie Hoppock Duval County Public Schools Duval County It is an honor to serve as your Supervision/Administration Division Chair for the next two years! Additionally, I serve as your Exhibition Committee Chair.

This is an exciting time of year as we navigate school, district, regional, state, and national art exhibition events! Our submission window for the FAEA K-12 Student Art Assessment and Virtual Exhibition has officially closed and adjudication has been completed! Our Youth Art Month flag debuted at the National Art Education Association Conference in April.

In addition, it is almost time for our Member Virtual Exhibition submission window to open!

If you missed the window to submit student work for this year’s K-12 Student Art Assessment, be sure to check out the virtual exhibition when it comes out as well as the physical exhibition at the FAEA conference in October! In the meantime, create your own artwork and submit to this year’s Member Virtual Exhibition. It is truly incredible to see the depth of the talent in our state, and it is wonderful to be able to celebrate your work on the state-wide stage!

We have important work ahead of us as we utilize these celebrations at the local and state level to continue our demonstration of the importance of access to high-quality art education opportunities throughout Florida. With the signing of the Florida Seal of Fine Arts bill that will go in effect on July 1, 2024, more information will be forthcoming about its implementation and the positive impact it will bring to art education in Florida's schools. Big things are ahead, and we look forward to taking them on with you!

Membership is open to all art teachers, art supervisors, arts administrators, cultural professionals, university professors and students, those who are retired from the profession, and anyone passionate about our goals.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

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Division Updates Higher Education Division Director

Photo source: barcelona.de/en/salvador-dali

Dr. Debra McGann University of Central Florida Orange County Welcome Summer!

Summer seems to be the perfect opportunity to renew and re-energize before the coming new school year.

Attending artist talks, visiting museums, traveling, and creating artwork without the intrusion of deadlines or an overfilled calendar are some of the aspirations for this time of escape away from the traditional schedule.

Sources of creative inspiration may also include the FAEA Summer Workshops that will be held in June and July. These experiences may lead to the creation of artwork for the Member Exhibition (see the FAEA website for more information about submissions).

For even more inspiration, especially if you are a Salavdor Dalí fan who cannot wait to get back to the Dalí Museum in October, go to the website, thisiscolossal.com.

Use the website's search bar and type "Dali" to see about and see some amazingly enlightening images and ideas.

There are some fascinating resources about Dalí’s home in Costa Brava, Spain where he created his painting, The Persistence of Memory, images of his Alice in Wonderland illustrations, and even a cookbook by Dalí.

To tap into your own creativity, read the Scientific American article, “Salvador Dalí’s Creative Secret is Backed by Science,” an article that explains how he tapped into his creative imagination during the period between sleep and waking.

Have a relaxing, artistically productive summer!

Museums & Cultural Organizations Division Director

Dulcie Hause Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Duval County Hello Museums & Cultural Organizations Educators! I am honored to be representing our division for the next two years.

In the recent past, our division was renamed to not only continue to represent museum educators but also to expand and represent educators working at other types of art and cultural organizations throughout the state that support art educators and students in the same manner. This shift has created a great deal of potential growth for our division. We will need to work together to grow our division and reach more cultural institutions. I look forward to the opportunity.

In the same vein, I hope to initiate more connections between the members of our division. It is great to see everyone at the Conference, but our group has such a wealth of experience and background that we should be interacting more throughout the year to learn and grow from one another. I will be sending a survey to our division this month to poll the group to determine how we can best begin, so stay tuned for more information!

Speaking of the Conference, the board has been working hard on planning this year’s Conference in St. Petersburg.

There will be no shortage of opportunities to be creative, learn, and have fun!

We have a small but mighty division, and I’m excited to work with you to grow it and reach more educators.

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2024 FAEA Awards Nominations If you know a colleague or an organization/ institution that you think should be recognized for their service to the field of art education, then consider submitting an FAEA Awards nomination! Take the time today to nominate someone for the awards categories listed here.

DEADLINE TO NOMINATE

May 31, 2024

CLICK HERE or visit the FAEA website to view the award descriptions and nominate someone deserving today!

• Distinguished Service Award • Lifetime Achievement Award • Pearl Krepps Legacy Award • Principal/Administrator of the Year Award • Friend of Art Education Award • Florida’s Outstanding Art Educator of the Year Award • Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award • Middle School Art Educator of the Year Award • Secondary Art Educator of the Year Award • Higher Education Art Educator of the Year Award • Supervisor/Administrator of the Year Award • Museum Art Educator of the Year Award • Local Art Education Association Leader Award • Retired Art Educator of the Year Award • Community Service/Institution/Commercial/Corporate Award • New Professional Award • Adaptive Arts Educator Award • National Art Honor Society - Florida Student Award • Higher Education Individual Student Achievement Award

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Division Updates Local Art Education Assembly Division Director Natalie Potacco Curlew Creek Elementary Pinellas County Hello, fellow artists and educators! My name is Natalie Potacco and I am SO excited to be your new LAEA representative!

Can you believe the school year is almost coming to an end? I hope all of you are doing well and hanging in there.

We are almost ready to bring this school year to a close! I can almost smell the sweet summertime!

One way I manage to survive each school year is sharing my challenges and my accomplishments with my local art education association.

We meet every other month for an “Art Therapy” session, which consists of a nice happy hour and chatting session on our highs and lows. Being a part of your LAEA is a great way to show support and help each other get through some of those tough times. Remember, we are all in this boat together, even if this boat sometimes feels as if it is sinking. Most of our challenges are things we share, so talking them out with a group of people really helps.

I encourage each of you to reach out and join your LAEA if you haven’t already done so. You are all doing great. Remember, an awesome art teacher is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget!

Have a great end to your school year, and keep your eyes peeled for all of the fun that FAEA has to offer this summer!

If you or any of your LAEA members have any questions or want any ideas on more ways to get involved, please email me at laea@board.faea.org.

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Retiree Representative Debra Barrett-Hayes Leon County

It is thrilling to be a part of the FAEA board which is comprised of impressive, dedicated, and creative individuals. It was a pleasure meeting everyone in February. I’ve temporarily emerged from retirement to teach Middle School Art for a colleague and former student who is on maternity leave. It’s been a rewarding experience diving back into the world of early morning alarms, grading projects, and developing art lessons.

I encourage retirees to join us at FAEA’s annual meeting and continue sharing their wisdom, knowledge, and creative energy. Our early career colleagues need our support now more than ever. Let’s embrace the new members of our profession and assist them in becoming successful teachers and active FAEA members. We can build meaningful relationships.

In my temporary/adopted art room, I’ve introduced a new, fun addition—a large Velcro-based seating chart. It’s incredibly satisfying and practical to rearrange students simply by moving their picture. I wish I had thought of this idea years ago!

Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of working with a Master’s level intern from the FSU Art Education Department. It has been a refreshing experience, reaffirming that art education will continue to thrive with a new generation of teachers. I’ve learned more than I can express during our semester together. Gabbi Roland has been a fantastic addition to my class, showcasing her skills as an outstanding art educator.

Retirees, I invite you to reach out to me about participating in the FAEA conference. I have exciting ideas for ways RATs (Retired Art Teachers) can engage with BATS (Beginning Art Teachers).

We plan on hosting the BIG GIVE for early career teachers and organizing sessions for Beginning Art Teachers and Retired Art Teachers to meet and share in small groups. We hope to host an expert panel on classroom management and surviving to thrive. Your willingness to participate is all we need to make these initiatives a success. If you would like to discuss ideas, send an email to retirees@board. faea.org.

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Youth Art Month (YAM) is a national program administered by the Council for Art Education to advocate the importance of quality visual arts education in all schools.

Typically celebrated during the month of March, teachers are encouraged to highlight classroom success stories and promote their art programs in their community.

However, art successes from any time of the year deserve recognition. Teachers can still celebrate YAM outside of March by organiz-

ing a student exhibition, starting a fundraiser, or even sharing their classroom success stories on social media.

FAEA participates in the Council for Art Education’s annual YAM Flag and Banner Program, in which each state selects a student design to be made into a flag that is displayed in the YAM Museum at the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention.

Flag designs follow the yearly theme set by the Council, and

Hadley Dorsett (Grade 5) Our Home is Enough

Mixed Media Teacher: Shannon Livingston Brooker Creek Elementary Pinellas County

this year the theme was “Dream in Art.” FAEA’s flag for 2024 featured the artwork Our Home Is Enough created by 5th-grade student Hadley Dorsett from Brooker Creek Elementary in Pinellas County. Representing the state of Florida, FAEA’s YAM Flag was displayed alongside other state flags at the 2024 NAEA Convention this spring in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Congratulations to Hadley Dorsett and their teacher, Shannon Livingston!

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2024 FAEA K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition The Florida Art Education Association is proud to present the winners of the 2024 FAEA K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition! Please join us in congratulating the winning students and their teachers.

As Florida’s premier program for assessing student artwork, the K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition serves as a tool to help visual arts teachers develop their art programs, foster performance in the classroom, and celebrate the artistic achievements of Florida’s students, teachers, and school art programs.

FAEA received over 1700 entries from K-12 students across the state. Each eligible entry was evaluated and scored by trained adjudicators in a blind adjudication process using research-based rubrics specific to the student's grade level category. Based on the student’s score, the awards consisted of: “Award of Emerging Artist” for entries with a score up to 3.0, “Award of Merit” for a score of 3.0-3.4, “Award of Excellence” for a score of 3.5-3.9, and the “Award of Excellence with Distinction” for a perfect score of 4.0.

Entries that received an “Award of Excellence” and an “Award of Excellence with Distinction” are featured in a virtual exhibition on the FAEA website. You may view the 2024 virtual exhibitions, along with exhibitions from previous years, on the Student Exhibition page on the FAEA website.

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2024 FAEA K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition

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Congratulations to FLORIDA’S NAEA AWARD WINNERS! FAEA member Jennifer Gifford, as well as FAEA, were recognized during the Delegates Assembly at the 2024 National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention in Minneapolis this April.

Jennifer, who was awarded the Florida’s Outstanding Art Educator of the Year Award by FAEA in 2023, was presented with the NAEA Florida Art Educator Award. FAEA’s quarterly member magazine, Fresh Paint, was awarded the NAEA Newsletter Award Category II for outstanding use of visual graphic design and layout, quality in editorial materials, and relevant content. For the third year in a row, FAEA’s website won the NAEA Website Award Category II for excellence in the development and ongoing maintenance of a website that actively serves the state membership and addresses the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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NAEA FLORIDA ART EDUCATOR AWARD Jennifer Gifford New World School of the Arts Miami-Dade County NAEA NEWSLETTER AWARD CATEGORY II Florida Art Education Association Fresh Paint NAEA WEBSITE AWARD CATEGORY II Florida Art Education Association FAEA.org

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Ephemeral by Xonia Regalado (pigmented ink transfer on metal, 2023)

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Arts in the community

This column provides FAEA members with information about Florida cultural organizations and the academic offerings they provide.

Spady Cultura Heritage Mu

By Heather Hagy, Middle School Art teacher in St. Augustine and FAEA Editorial Committee Member

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ral useum The Spady Cultural Heritage

Museum, in downtown Delray Beach, is dedicated to the collection and preservation of Black History in Palm Beach County and the US.

The Museum’s main building was once the home of the Solomon Spady family. Mr. Spady was an educator from Virginia who taught in the George Washington Carver style which is known for engaging both the heart and the hands.

He believed in the importance of learning about farming and home economics alongside math and English. He taught in Delray from the 1920s until the 1950s.

His impact on the community is also recognized in the naming of a school, S.D. Spady Elementary, to honor him after his retirement.

The Spady’s collection features objects and the history of the Black people who built and made contributions to the community beginning during the Reconstruction Era. Black people were

looking for new frontiers and better opportunities. Delray was a new beginning for many people from the Bahamas, other Caribbean nations, Georgia, Michigan, and Gullah Geechee from the Carolinas.

Programs and Celebrations abound at The Spady!

The Museum offers guided tours for educators and students. “Freedom, Emancipation and the Pursuit of Happiness” tours delve into the relationship between people of color and white people. Another learning opportunity is a bus tour highlighting the five historic districts of Delray. Lastly, there is a walking tour of the West Settler’s continued

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Historic District which includes the first Black school, the first black church, and the first Black hotel.

The Spady participates in Palm Beach County educators’ annual Summer Institute in June. The program provides instruction on Delray Beach Black history using their collection and oral histories to make local history come alive! Nearby institutions partner up and offer other cultural aspects to the Institute.

The Spady is a celebration of joy!

Museum Director Charlene Farrington listed the annual celebrations and

events: Martin Luther King Day Brunch, Emancipation Season that lasts from May 19 – with a family reunion style cookout- through Juneteenth. Exhibition opening receptions are celebrated throughout the year; most recently “Ain’t No Limits” and Kwanzaa the week after Christmas. The belief that there is so much to be grateful for which reflects the Museum’s mission to bring people together to share, inform, and support is apparent.

The “Ain’t No Limits” exhibit is open through July 29. The exhibit is a group of 16 artworks made by eight artists. It

is the brainchild of the artist collective “Rubber Bands” from South Florida.

Each visual artist was anonymously paired with a writer and the works were created in response to the other person’s art. The show is about and for Black women and other women of color. It urges them to find relaxation and pleasure in the world without guilt.

Women are often so busy as caretakers and workers that many have not taken the time to simply form opinions about what they like. It takes time with the opportunity to read, learn, and contemplate. This ekphrastic style of art and poetry urging black women to take the time to care for physical and mental health comes at the perfect time. Summer is just around the bend, and this exhibit serves as a reminder to turn inwards, listen to our own thoughts, hearts and desires, and slow down…. to enjoy it.

The Spady is open 11am–4pm, Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, contact: info@spadymuseum.org.

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FROM THE FIELD

Sticky Posts from the Desk of a Retired Art Teacher

By Linda Mangual, Newly retired, Miami-Dade County

the day would come ching the visual arts, I knew Looking back on my days tea d over the mantle my art teacher beret and han up g han to e hav uld wo I when eer, I started saving all art teacher. Early in my car and paint brush to a new ught might be useful s and information that I tho icle art r che tea art t van rele the day looming, I found . Finally, with my retirement to pass on to others one day personal items that art teacher articles, books, and old my h oug thr ng goi f sel my others. In the process, I re outdated or passed on to I either discarded as they we an old sketchbook with t-its that I had placed inside pos ky stic e som oss acr e cam rs. These handwritten one day with new art teache intentions of sharing them t today than any armore meaningful and relevan ch mu be to out ned tur es not re these notes in the . And so, I am excited to sha ticles I had ever accumulated ll. m useful in your career as we hopes that you may find the through trial and erhered from other teachers, These useful tips were gat growth. In the interent, personal experience, and pm elo dev nal sio fes pro , ror ed teacher thoughts and brevit y, I share my season est of relevancy, importance, st, dread, and fears of es of helping to ease some ang hop the in rs che tea all h wit n teachers need little erienced. And, even we vetera teaching that I also have exp reminders. lity to help was only as good as my abi I t tha eer car my in on ly I learned ear rneys. Many of them covery on their own art jou dis n ow ir the in ts den stu my d to them through art erous artists that I introduce had never heard of the num processes. I felt it was use of various materials and the in s tion lora exp or y tor his iators and, p them to become art apprec hel I t tha st, lea y ver the at t imperative tha ome successful worka path they could walk to bec ne defi m the p hel st, mo the at future. This was my goal. ing artists with careers in the that helped mold my are my top eight thoughts With all this in mind, here t the years. ctives on teaching throughou career and change my perspe

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p ALWAYS kee the lines of tion communica n y ou open betwee udents and your st o as well as t our bond with y ion. administrat

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You are not a silo. Create meaningful relationships with your administrators, your students’ parents, your PTA, and your local school board members (learn who your district representatives are). This is very important.

Invite them in to your classroom to see and share in your students’ accomplishments. Parents and PTA can help you secure funding and materials for your classrooms. Additionally, administrators are more likely to assist you in your requests if they know that you both have a shared interest and commitment to your students’ learning and progress.

Did you ever stop to think about all that you teach? You are an art historian as well as someone who happens to also teach mathematics (measurements, geometry), engineering (sculpture and problemsolving), science (color theory, anatomy, botany, sciences of all types), and technology (computer art programs, apps, and publishing work assignments), just to name a few. Yes, you teach all this through your incredible art programs. Never forget this! And never forget to share the wonderful products of your teaching with your administrators, parents, other teachers, community members, and PTA.

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If you don’t, then who will? ALWAYS find ways to help your students be successful and feel safe in your classroom. Your classroom is a haven for creative thinking and production. Your students should always feel that this is a safe space within which they choose to come to daily or weekly. Assist them in finding their authentic art voice and help them learn how to create personally meaningful artwork. Their ideas, and the right to own their creative ideas, should always be protected even if you don’t necessarily agree with them. Remember, you may have students who may not be able to explore their creative ideas at home and need to come to school to feel comfortable enough to create without judgement.

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ALWAYS lead by example.

Let morals, ethics, and respect lead the way and insist that they be followed in your classroom. Students will pick up signals from you, so let them all be positive ones. Create the environment where students respect others’ artwork and ideas. Empower your students to be lifelong learners and to always stay curious. This is how we all learn.

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N EVER stop creating your own art and, more , importantly share it withts your studen if you can.

This is one of the most important lessons you can gift your students. Until you can get over your own insecurities enough to share with your students, they will always view you through the lens of instructor and not as an actively engaged art creator in your own right. They need to understand that art can open countless doors both within and outside of the industry. YOU are the person who can teach them this.

This is a springboard to leadership opportunities for you at your own school, within your district, state, and nation. It is also a wonderful opportunity to have your students work and your work adjudicated and showcased in exhibitions.

Volunteer as an adjudicator as well. This will provide you with an honest look at your own art program standings and allow you to determine its strength in comparison to other programs.

Don’t allow yourself to succumb to complacency by repeating the same projects/activities year after year.

It stifles your students’ creativity, it’s BORING, and most importantly, it limits your own instructional and creative potential as a teacher and working artist.

Become friends with other art teachers and exchange lesson plans and ideas, as well as collaborate with your content area teachers on a project that I am certain your administrators will love. Attend as many professional development workshops as you can in order to learn new ideas and approaches.

EXPOSE your students to as many local artists as possible.

There is NO excuse to not use all that is available to you on different platforms to accomplish this. Field trips to art museums (get your PTA involved to assist with funding), virtual online tours (they are generally free and there are so many museums that offer this, just ask Google), zoom field trips with local artists, and career day opportunities (invite artists or art teachers to visit your classroom). And don’t forget YOU. You can share some of your artwork and discuss your own creative processes, techniques, and ideas.

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This is my list that somehow incredibly em into my art teac bedded itself her DNA alon g the way. In re say with compl flection, I can ete certaint y th at I only got ou art what I was t of teaching willing to put in, sacrifice, an to achieve. Th d work hard ere are many sy mbiotic relation am genuinely ships that I proud to have developed. Th successes and ere were many accomplishmen ts, ups and do errors, challeng wns, trials and es and achieve ments. For me, was, and still teaching art is, the greatest profession in th look back and e world. I can see the footpr ints of the pos that my teachin itive influence g has left upon s others. As I cl in my life, I ca ose this chapte n tell you that r it was all worth do it all over ag it and, I would ain.

Albert Einstei n once said, “I t is the suprem to awaken joy e art of the teac in creative expr her ession and kn I say, art teache owledge.” rs never really retire, they just continue to sh are and inspir e.

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r e m m u S rksh ops Wo FAEA Summer Workshops in St. Petersburg Join members from across the state in three creative and inspiring workshops in St. Petersburg this June! These summer professional learning opportunities are a great way to see world-class art collections, learn new artistic styles and skills, and network with other arts professionals and educators. Visit FAEA.org to learn more about the summer workshops and register to attend.

2024 & 2025 FAEA Committees ADVOCACY COM MITTEE

Laura Hobby, Co-Chair Natalie Potacco, Co-Chair advocacy@board.faea.org AWA R D S C O M M I T T E E

Nancy Puri, Chair pastpresident@board.faea.org ED ITO R IAL COM M IT TEE

Claire Clum, Chair editorial@board.faea.org EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE

Laurie Hoppock, Co-Chair Ashley DeMaio, Co-Chair supervisor@board.faea.org FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Latonya Hicks, Chair president@board.faea.org PA R T N E R S & S P O N S O R S COMMITTEE

Christy Garton, Chair presidentelect@board.faea.org P R O FE S S I O N A L D E V E LO PM E N T COMMITTEE

Latonya Hicks, Co-Chair Christy Garton, Co-Chair president@board.faea.org SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE

Stephanie Scannapieco, Chair elementary@board.faea.org

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June 12, 2024 The James Museum Cost: $45 Discover the wonders of the American West with a visit to the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. With a guided tour of the museum's impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and artifacts, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the art and history of this iconic region. Then, unleash your own artistic talents with a painting and printmaking workshop that will inspire and delight. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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