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What's the Scoop?: Chasing Stories in Art

Creative Writing Workshops for Adults with Julia Ridley Smith

 Four Saturdays, Oct 19, Nov 16, Feb 22, and Mar 14—2:00-4:30 pm Snowdate: Mar 28

$20 per session general admission/$15 per session WAM members, classroom teachers, college & university students

Borrowing the concept of the five Ws from journalism—who, what, when, where, and why—we'll investigate artworks in the Weatherspoon and use our "reporting" to develop new creative writing. Each session will explore a different exhibition, and writers will be given prompts and exercises to generate multiple "leads" for short stories, creative nonfiction, or poems. Sessions will build on each other but can also be attended independently.

For educators: participate in all four sessions and earn1 literacy CEU with prior approval of your school system. The workshop will emphasize having fun and sparking creativity—writers of all levels are welcome.

Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite. Find the registration link for each session on the WAM calendar at weatherspoonart.org.

Questions? Contact Terri Dowell-Dennis, Associate Curator of Education at t_dowell@uncg.edu

Originally a native of Washington State, Brandon came to North Carolina in 2009 to teach elementary music in Granville County. Across ten years in the field, he has taught PK-5 music and high school chorus, coached and written music for marching bands and drumlines, put on numerous musical productions, and ran an after-school strings program. Most recently, Brandon taught at Creedmoor Elementary School of the Arts - an A+ school - where he was both the music teacher and the Arts Integration Coordinator for the county. Brandon comes to DPI after receiving his Master’s in Curriculum Specialist in 2019 from Appalachian State University (Go, Mountaineers!). In his leisure time, Brandon enjoys playing piano, ukulele, singing, all things home-improvement, and playing outside in the country with his wife, Barb, and three kids; Lillian, Elliana, and his new baby August!

If you'd like to send Brandon a note to welcome him, his email is brandon.roeder@dpi.nc.gov

NC-ASTA All-State String Clinic/Festival

October 18-19, 2019 | Cannon School, Concord, NC

The North Carolina chapter of the American String Teachers Association is proud to sponsor the second annual All-State String Orchestra Festival and Clinic. We are excited to announce that this year's conductor and clinician is nationally renowned string composer Kirt Mosier. We had over 200 North Carolina string players audition to be part of this event.

Free Clinic with Kirt Mosier Saturday October 19, 2019 at noon!

Ukulele as a Fundamental Tool - Central Carolina Chapter of AOSA

October 19, 2019 | The Durham Academy, Durham, NC

The ukulele is becoming more common in general music classrooms. Whether you have never picked one up or have already introduced ukuleles in your class, join us in exploring the elemental possibilities with these lovely instruments from 9 am-1 pm. Register at our website.

NC Museum of Art Educator Expo

November 7, 2019 | Raleigh, NC

Join us for learning experiences inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo and contemporary North Carolina Latinx artists. The expo includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages plus free admission to Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism. This annual event is for educators of all levels and disciplines as well as teaching artists and others interested in learning through the arts. Get your FREE tickets online.

NCAEA Professional Development Conference

November 7-9, 2019 | Raleigh, NC

Details are on our website, http://www.ncaea.org/

We have a phenomenal slate of presenters and we are partnered with the NC Museum of Art to provide a wonderful experience at the museum for all conference attendees!

NCMEA Professional Development Conference

November 9 - 12, 2019 | Winston-Salem, NC

Early Registration Deadline October 18

Join more than 1,500 of your colleagues in downtown Winston-Salem for 3 ½ days of sessions, clinics and concerts. You can attend session tracks in Band, Jazz, Elementary & General Music, Middle & High School Choral, Orchestra and classroom technology. You will be able to track CEU credits on our Conference Mobile App. Enjoy Choral and Orchestra Honors Concerts on Sunday afternoon. The Conference Exhibitor Expo hosts more than 100 music industry vendors. Instrument companies, music publishers, travel and tour operators and fundraising organizations are there to meet you to share their products and services. And, many NC college and university music schools host alumni receptions. A great way to reunite with college classmates. The NCMEA Conference is where music educators belong!

NCASA Metrographics Printing NC High School A Cappella Competition

February 28, 2019 | Overhills High School, Spring Lake, NC

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Metrographics Printing NC High School A Cappella Competition. This activity is FREE but open only to NCASA member schools. You can learn more about membership at the NCASA website. LIKE our Facebook page!

North Carolina Theater Arts Educators (NCTAE) recently announced Chuck Stowe as the NCTAE Theatre Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020.  Chuck teaches high school theatre arts at Stuart W Cramer High School in Belmont, North Carolina.  Also, he coordinates the Theatre and Dance PLC for Gaston County Schools.

North Carolina Theater Arts Educators (NCTAE) held their highly successful 22^nd Fall Sharing Conference September 20-21, hosted at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines.  The conference was coordinated by Adam Faw, Judy Osborne, and Kim Fielder-Jones, theatre arts educators from Moore County Schools.

Chapter Share - Central Carolina Chapter of AOSA

February 1, 2020 | The Durham Academy, Durham, NC

Our chapter shares give us time to come together and share our best ideas. Consider sharing your ideas with your colleagues. Email cccaosanc@gmail.com to submit your ideas! Register at our website.

NCTAE 23^rd Winter Focus Conference 

February 21-23, 2020 | Trinity Center, Emerald Isle, NC

At Winter Focus we spend three days driving depth on one topic.  This year’s topic will be scenic painting.  Visit NCTAE.com for more info.

NCDEO Fifth Annual Conference: Technology, Assessment, & Artistry in Dance

Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Northwest School of the Arts

Registration information HERE

Visual Arts as Inspiration - Central Carolina Chapter of AOSA

March 21, 2020 | The Durham Academy, Durham, NC

Our chapter shares give us time to come together and share our best ideas. Consider sharing your ideas with your colleagues. Email cccaosanc@gmail.com to submit your ideas! Register at our website.

Second Annual Cello/Bass Ensemble Festival

May 9, 2020 | Burlington, NC

Students and teachers are invited to work with guest clinicans as they celebrate the day playing some great cello and bass ensemble music! Free community concert at 3pm.

NCTAE 23^rd Fall Sharing Conference 

September 25-26, 2020 | Weaver Academy, Greensboro, NC 

Fall Sharing Conference features master classes, workshops, and networking opportunities. Visit NCTAE.com for more info.

Data-Driven Arts Instruction

*NEW* Web series on how to unpack, teach, assess, and reflect on the arts standards in a way that your principal will love (and understand!) coming soon!