Oklahoma Art Education Association Newsletter Summer 2012 Volume 10, Issue 12
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A Note From OAEA President
Marsha Carman TRUST THE VISION
There is something to be said about “trusting the vision”. When I am trying to get students to think outside the box I always tell them to trust my vision. I vividly recall the time a student taught me a very valuable lesson. We know that as educators we are also learners, but just like the students, we must be open to the experience. I had a student who wanted to paint someone’s face to photograph as a project. So often instructors for other areas think of art class as a lot of goofing around so I (probably like most art instructors) constantly protect the integrity of my program. As I envisioned a silly design painted on a face and then photographed I told her, “No, lets not do that.”
She accepted my decision and went on her way.
Marsha Carman OAEA President Weatherford, OK
One day I was gone for staff development and received a text from the same student saying, “Mrs. Carman, don’t be mad! I painted Ethan’s face today in art. I want you to look at the photos posted on our AP photobucket account before you say anything”. Of course I was thinking about how they took advantage of the sub and goofed around painting faces during AP class….. boy was wrong. I was surprised and delighted when I saw the photos (see below). Mary has since received various awards and recognition from her photographs and now has her own photography business. This was definitely an example of student teaching the teacher! What have I learned? I have learned not only to trust MY vision, but to trust the vision of the students as well. It’s never too late to learn that one should always, “trust the vision”.
Photo by Mary Beauregard
Call for Entries In conjunction with the 2012 Fall Conference, the OSU School of Architecture and the OSU Department of Art, the Oklahoma Art Education Association invites all members to submit artwork for the OAEA Members Showcase. This is a great opportunity for all members to participate in making this an impressive showcase so start making preparations now! All artworks should be professionally framed with a wire for hanging. Please attach the entry form below to the back of your artwork. Make arrangements to deliver you artwork with your division chair (listed below) by Sunday, September 9.. We are looking forward to having every member participate and attend a reception on Friday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Oklahoma State University School of Architecture Gallery. Supervision Administration Chair Laura Stewart laura.stewart@chickasaw.net Higher Ed Chair Johnathan Hills hils@ou.edu Secondary Chair Jane Harlow msjharlow@cox.net Middle Chair Frances Williams ricwpi@gmail.com Tanya Williams tanya.williams@edmondschools.net Elementary Division Chair Michelle Barnes michellebarnes@cox.net Retired Art Educator Chair Rosemary Burke-Carroll rbcartist@sbcglobal.net Museum Chair Bryon Chambers bchambers@okcmoa.com Questions? Contact us at oaea-ok@hotmail.com
AP Studio Art Reading The AP Studio Art Reading took place this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. Oklahoma has a very strong reprensentation at the National AP Reading. The Readers from Oklahoma (in alphabetical order) are: Narciso Arguelles, OCU; Quiquia Calhoun, Northeast Academy, Cindy Gharibvand, Broken Arrow High School; Jane Harlow, Bartlesville High School; Cedar Marie, Un. of Oklahoma School of Art; Trish Winnard, Heritage Hall Upper School; and Allan Burris, Murray State This was the first year for Cindy to be a Reader. Quiquia serves as a Table Leader and Jane served this year as one of three Readers selected to create the new CD that will be printed in the fall of 2012. The New AP Vertical Team Guide for AP Studio Art has been published and is now distributed through the AP summer and winter workshops and institutes. The Guide also contains a CD with extra images to view as samples of the lesson plans included in the guide. The guide may also be purchased online at APCentral.collegeboard.com. The authors of the new guide are: Pat Lamb, Fine Arts for Polk County, Fla (Editor); Jane Harlow, 2010 OK Art Educator of the Year, AP Art Instructor, Bartlesville HS; Colleen Harrigan, Clarkstown South HS, NY; Tim Mullane, Albuquerque Academy, NM, artist, AP Instructor. Over 46,000 AP art portfolios were submitted this year. There were approximately 160 Readers of which many are working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. On average in the AP Art group, 6 of 10 readers are College Level. It is a great honor to serve as a Reader and to witness on average over 100,700 images in one week per reader. The work seems to get stronger each year which is a good indication that Art teachers across the nation are doing well in their curriculum development.
Chickasaw Summer
Summer is a time for rest and to reflect on the school year. It is also a time to re-group, re-think and re- create! Our students are hungry for innovative classes to hone their artistic skills. Use this time to find new ways to boost creativity in your classroom. It begins with you! Summer is also a time for vacations, camps and academies. Look for ways to enjoy our own state and its many offerings. To find what is happening in Chickasaw Country, go to www.chickasawcountry.com or www.oklavision.tv . Our state has much to offer! On academies, the Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy will have its 8th annual “Festival of the Arts� Showcase, July 28, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the beautiful Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on the campus of East Central University in Ada. Come see the talents of our Oklahoma youth in areas of music composition, theatre, dance, vocal music, creative writing, visual arts, video production, photography, textile design and more! Afterwards, enjoy dining and shopping in our quaint city. Ada has much to offer! Best to you, Laura laura.stewart@chickasaw.nett Supervision and Administration Chair, Laura A. Stewart
Awards Update It is that time again to nominate OAEA members for the 2012 Fall Conference. Categories include: Educator of the Year, Secondary Educator of the Year, Middle School Educator of the Year, Elementary Educator of the Year, Museum Educator of the Year, Retired Educator of the Year, Youth Arts Month Award, Supervision/Administration Educator of the year, Higher Education Educator of the year. You may find the nomination forms at the National Art Educators Association (NAEA). Once the homepage is up you may go to the Grants and Opportunities tab. Next you will see the NAEA Awards page come up and on the right hand side there is a tab under the tool kit that is labeled 2013 Awards Program Booklet and 2013 Awards Program Forms. Both will have the necessary forms to fill out for nominations. Everything you need to know about the nominations are listed in the Program Booklet. If you have any questions email me at ephardison@gmail.com. You may also call me at 580-235-3323. Nominations need to be in by August 15, 2012. They can be mailed to Eric Hardison, PO Box 115, Roff, OK 74865.
Art Museum in Education Recently adopted NAEA Position Statement Affirms the Importance of Art Museums in Education By Bryon Chambers, OAEA Museum Chair NAEA’s recently adopted “Position Statement on the Benefits of Art Museum Learning in Education” stresses and reaffirms the principle that engaging students with original works of art is a core component of a “high quality, effective, and balanced education.” That said, leaving campus for field trips is a major challenge for teachers because of a whole host of circumstances and conditions too numerous to list here. When forced to justify time away from the classroom, educators may opt out of bringing their students to see the real thing. The new statement provides a fresh argument that visiting art museums is not a luxury but a vital educational opportunity. Not to dismiss the usual declarations that visiting museums make students better-rounded and cultured, the new position statement underscores the function that art institutions provide in developing creativity and critical-thinking skills, as well as connecting those skills across disciplines and subjects. I encourage all to visit the NAEA website and review the platform and position statements, as well as the wealth of information available in the Advocacy section. Oklahoma’s art museums, galleries, and other arts organizations have long-served their communities by connecting students of all ages to visual arts and culture. Many of those arts organizations even provide admission waivers and transportation grants for school groups, eliminating many barriers based on budgets. So, when considering leaving campus for your next field trip, think of museums not as an indulgence, but as your classroom. Upcoming Events and Programming Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art The MGMoA houses art from all corners of the globe and spanning 8,000 years of human history. The museum currently offers several student programs designed with your students’ learning needs in mind, fulfilling education objectives in a variety of curriculum areas! Programs offered throughout the year include: Ancient Egypt, Classical World, Medieval Europe, Tribes of Africa and Hudson River School. Student programs include a tour, art project, and additional activities. Please visit www.mgmoa.org/educator-resources for additional information.
OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART FUSION [A New Century of Glass], June 14-September 9, 2012 Organized by the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, FUSION [A New Century of Glass] features 47 works from the twenty-first century that embrace the diversity and depth of the human experience. This profound and thought-provoking exhibition includes examples by 20 contemporary artists working nationally and internationally who have engaged the medium of glass as part of their artistic practice. Artists explore themes of social isolationism, paranoia, the passage of time, and also address the impact of technology on humanity and the environment, while exploring the dichotomy of utopian ideals and the realities of modern daily existence. The safety and sacredness of the home, family life, gender roles, and interpersonal relationships are also questioned. Artists offer a new context for historical models and art forms, contrasting the inherent beauty and intrigue of glass with the artists’ introspective and personal approaches to the medium. The Art of Golf, July 19-October 7, 2012 Organized by the High Museum of Art and the National Galleries of Scotland, The Art of Golf is the first-ever exhibition devoted to the game by a major American art museum. Comprising approximately 90 works from artists as diverse as Rembrandt, Charles Lees, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol, The Art of Golf will examine the game’s origins,
Continued its foundation in Scotland, and its growth in America in the twentieth century. The exhibition also will include an introductory video that features golf legends Sir Michael Bonallack and Jack Nicklaus. American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keefe to Rockwell, September 27, 2012-January 6, 2013 The exhibition will present fifty-seven artworks from the collection of the Brooklyn Museum in an exploration of the myriad ways in which American artists engaged with modernity. Ranging widely in subject matter and style, the fifty-three paintings and four sculptures were produced by leading artists of the day, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery, Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove, Rockwell Kent, Joseph Stella, Elie Nadelman, and Norman Rockwell. Significant works by these and other artists in the exhibition exemplify their unique contributions to modern culture. Between 1910 and 1960, American society underwent tumultuous and farreaching transformations. Art witnessed similarly dramatic changes as many artists rejected or reformulated artistic traditions, seeking new ways to make their work relevant in a contemporary context. American Moderns will explore subjects such as the city, the body, landscape, still life, and Americana through the range of works in the exhibition. Across these themes and iconographies, American Moderns will investigate a wide array of artistic styles, including cubism, synchromism, precisionism, expressionism, and social realism. Cubism was particularly influential on modern American art and bred many individualized expressions and variations. Other artists remained committed to realism but took a pared-down, refined approach to their subjects, creating an aesthetic inspired by such diverse sources as folk art or the streamlined forms of the Machine Age. American Moderns Teacher Workshop Monday, October 16, 2012, 5:30-8:30pm Educators from across the state are invited to participate in a study of the exhibition American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keefe to Rockwell. Guest speakers will present background information on the artworks and artists, while art educators will demonstrate and engage participants with hands-on activities that can be taken back to the classroom and shared with students. Teachers will receive a full-color resource guide for the exhibition, lesson plans, and a staff development certificate for their participation. Teachers of all subjects (K-12) and home school educators are welcome. Contact museumschool@okcmoa.com for more information.
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART The Philbrook Museum of Art provides opportunities for educators to introduce their students to works of art from around the world and across time periods through the museum’s outstanding collection of art, diverse special exhibitions, and exquisite gardens. Educators can find out about school programs and touring opportunities, scheduling and guidelines on Philbrook’s website, www.philbrook.org, or by contacting Roselle Tyner at rtyner@philbrook.org. Upcoming special exhibitions for the 2012-2013 school year include imaginative works of contemporary design, figurative paintings from the early 20th century, and classical sculptures and works of art. Antibodies: The Works of Fernando and Humberto Campana, 1989-2009, July 15 – October 7, 2012 Models & Muses: Max Weber and the Figure, November 4, 2012 – February 3, 2013 Aphrodite and the Gods of Love, March 10 – May 26, 2013 Philbrook hosts Educators’ Openings for each of the special exhibitions that open during the school year. Educators will learn more about the exhibition through a tour with the curator, hands-on art projects, and take-home materials that include project ideas and resources that can be utilized in the classroom. For more information, contact Jenny Fry at jfry@philbrook.org.
Western Region Leadership Conference Marsha Carman and myself had the honor of going to Austin, TX to attend the most recent Western Region Leadership Conference that easily met all of our expectations and reached many more. Being my first time to attend, it was really a great experience to be able to surround myself with other regional leadership and gain new ideas for my upcoming presidential term. It was good to know that we, Oklahoma Art Educators, are going above and beyond our call to duty and setting high expectations for the years to come. I learned that we are not alone. Everyone is being faced with educational hardships around the country, but with hard work, desire, and will to make our education system a better one, it is very visible that Oklahoma Art Educators are being proactive and meeting the challenge, seemingly even before it is brought to the table. I am confident that we will still strive to meet these expectations and have a plan before a plan is needed.
Western Region 1.jpgWestern Region Conference 2012, Austin, Texas. L to R: Laura Milas, NAEA Western Region Vice President, Eric Lyons, Oklahoma President Elect, Marsha Carman, Oklahoma President and Bob Sabol, NAEA President.
We had a pretty busy schedule while we were in Austin, but after all was done and said NAEA stands in a pretty good position among the organizations across the United States. Dr. Robert Sabol, NAEA President, presented us with the NAEA business meeting with wonderful and encouraging information. Did you know that even with the increase to NAEA dues, we were able to up our membership? While many organizations increase the cost of membership to offset the economical times, a drastic decrease in membership is met. The NAEA was aware of this as a possibility (and many of us were apprehensive at first), but the membership proved wrong and an increase was met. This is really encouraging to me for both the NAEA and the OAEA organizations. If we all seek out one Art Educator in our area and encourage them to join, the benefits to each of us will begin to flourish. Each state presented their state report and Marsha and I were able to take great notes on the ideas that were shared and have hopes of bringing those back to our OAEA members to help better our organization and its future. Mixed in with all the business, of course Texas had to show us what Austin had to offer its guest, on Friday we took a afternoon trip sponsored by Davis Publications to the Blanton Art Museum located on the University of Texas Campus. They housed a really great collection and the staff, were there to welcome us at the door. That evening we were treated to dinner at Salt Lick BBQ, by Sax. Some of the finest open pit BBQ around served of course, Family Style. It may be safe to say that I was still full at lunchtime the next day. Saturday, after a morning of business we traveled to Armadillo Clay and participated in two workshops. We each got to create a fused glass piece and then we got to glaze platters sponsored by Mayco. Their Stroke and Coat Wonderglaze that we used was really exceptional and easy to use. If you guys are looking for an easy solution to your clay lessons, I highly suggest it. They also offer free workshops to groups of 15 or more, if your district or region would be interested in hosting a day workshop. The evening was topped off with more great food at El Sol y La Luna and entertainment at Esther’s Follies. Texas really set the standard for next summer when we host the NAEA Western Region Leadership Conference here in Oklahoma City. Our OAEA Past Presidents are all working diligently with the OAEA Board and the City of Oklahoma City to make sure that we show them that we have the best to offer. The Past Presidents are already ahead of the ball and we were able to already present our tentative schedule and gained interest from the entire region. We all know that we are proud of Oklahoma. It truly is an up and coming force among the United States of America and as time grows closer we will be calling upon all members to help be a part of this opportunity to host and to help make sure things all run smoothly. Each of you will help contribute to a really successful Conference. I can’t wait to see you all soon and hope that every ones summer break is fruitful and creative. Almost time to gear up for another year and another opportunity to make a difference. See you all in September at Oklahoma State University for Fall Conference. Western Region 2.jpgWestern Region representatives working on hot topic discussions. President Marsha Carman and President Elect Eric Lyons participated in the 3 day NAEA Western Region Conference held in Austin, Texas.
–Eric Lyons
Portfolio Day JANUARY 18, 2013 The hallway of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be swarming with high school seniors and juniors toting their large portfolios and nervously chatting with each other. Some will be lined up to enter the classroom areas to talk with representatives from sixteen colleges, universities and art institutes. The doors will open and inside will be the smiling, inviting faces of reps and it begins. FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!! THIS IS FOR YOU!!! HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHERS, THIS IS FOR YOU! Take advantage of this opportunity to bring or send students for their chance to talk one-on-one to art professors and school reps. Students are able to show current work and get not only advice on the sum of their portfolio but needed inside advice on careers in art, majors available, costs, and curriculum. Not only will our large Oklahoma universities be present but junior colleges, smaller universities and art institutes from Kansas City and Memphis plus Santa Fe University will be present. The University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, University Science & Arts of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, East Central University, Rose State College, and St. Gregory’s [partial list] are some of the institutions which will have tables filled with literature about the entrance requirements, costs, and scholarship forms and information. Students will be able to leave that day with questions answered and contact names. Over twenty-five reps and their assistants will talk non-stop from 10 am till 2 pm. These people give generously of their time and the students are the recipients of this. There is always room for parents to take advantage of this event - to gain information as well -and most of them will be able to see that there are many different schools, majors, and opportunities from which to choose. Most students, teachers and parents will be able to spend time on a tour of the museum. Portfolio Day is jointly sponsored by the OAEA and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art each January. Be sure to schedule this on your planning calendar for January 18, 2013. Jann Jeffrey, OAEA Chair Portfolio Day
Middle Division Report I hope all of you are having a great summer and are getting some personal art time to stoke your creative tank. I have spent some wonderful art time with my very creative 26 year old son and with 2 delightful preschoolers who live next door. What a range of inventive talent! Art events to look forward to: Pinwheels For Peace – September 21 – Celebrate this by having your students create pinwheels to plant during that week at your school; a great collaborative project with language arts, etc. This is also a great first days of art project!! OAEA Fall Conference – September 21 and 22 - I look forward to seeing everyone at OSU! Wish you all a very relaxing and art exploratory summer. Frances Williams
YTIO The 2013 Young Talent in Oklahoma HS Art Exhibit/Senior Scholarship information will be available at the OAEA conference in September, and information will be emailed to HS teachers. The exhibit will be at OU Lightwell Gallery March 11 to April 6, 2013 with awards and Reception on April 6, 2013.
Higher Education Each year the Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition (OVAC) awards the Oklahoma Art Fellowships to individuals whose work exemplifies the best of contemporary art being produced in the state. This competitive process is open to all professional artists and the recipients receive a generous $5000 award. This year’s curator for the award was Allison Peters Quinn who is the Director of the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL. Ms. Quinn awarded the 2012 fellowships to Angela Piehl, Assistant Professor of Drawing & Painting at the Oklahoma State University Department of Art & Matthew Boonstra, Visiting Assistant Professor of Sculpture at the Oklahoma State University Department of Art. In addition, there is a Student Award of Excellence category that is also given by the curator and each recipient receives $500. This year’s student award selections were Tara Najd Ahmadi (MFA, University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History) and Jessica Tankersley (BFA, University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History). Ms. Ahmadi will be attending Rochester University (NY) in the fall to pursue her PhD degree in Visual Studies. Ms. Tankersley will be completing her degree in 2013 and plans to apply to a few high profile MFA programs. Congratulations to all the recipients and images/links to their work can be found at http://www.ovac-ok.org/ForArtists/for_artists_fellowships.cfm. Jonathan W. Hils Associate Professor, Sculpture Graduate Liaison + Assistant Director MFA Program University of Oklahoma | School of Art & Art History 520 Parrington Oval, RM. 202 FJC | Norman, Oklahoma 73019
Western Vice President Hello again! As you probably already know our 2012 Fall OAEA Conference will be held at Oklahoma State University, September 21 and 22. We are doing new things this year and one of them is a members’ exhibit. You probably have already seen the announcement on the website. Please participate by bringing your artwork to OSU or sending it with one of the board members. This is a pretty exciting new event and we believe the membership will appreciate it and would want to make an annual event. We will have workshops on Friday afternoon and Saturday as usual but this year we will also have the opening of our art exhibit on Friday evening. The exhibit and the opening reception will take place in the School of Architecture at OSU, which has a wonderful gallery space. Please go to the website for all the information about the exhibit and please follow the guidelines provided by the OSU art department! This exhibit presents a great opportunity for members to show their talent as professional artists. We look forward to your participation. In addition to workshops presented by OAEA members, we will also have several members of the OSU art faculty as presenters. Our guest speaker on Friday will be Patrick Riley. Patrick will also give a workshop on mask making. Former NAEA president Susan Gabbard will provide exciting information about Core Curriculum. Our main speaker on Saturday will be Deborah Reeve, NAEA Executive Director. We hope this conference will satisfy the appetite of everyone in attendance. Please encourage your peers to come. Remember it is up to us, all of us, to keep this organization going. Leonardo Da Vinci said that “It has long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” Help make things happen at OSU in September. We have rooms reserved a two hotels in Stillwater. The Atherton is close to everything because is on the OSU campus and within walking distance to all the buildings we will be using for the conference. The rate is $98.00 a night plus tax and they can be used for double occupancy. Rooms are reserved for this rate until August 21st. Reserve now!! Another benefit of staying at the campus hotel is parking. The other hotel is the MicroTel and the charge per night is $75.00 plus tax double occupancy or $69.00 plus tax single occupancy. These rates are good also until August 21st. Participants must indicate that they are with OAEA to get these rates. If you have concerns or questions, please email me at isolete73@hotmail.com. Information about the conference and the exhibit can also be found on the OAEA website www.oaea-ok.org Check the website regularly for information about the conference and OAEA projects! See you at OSU in September! Isolete De Almeida Western Vice President
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