2-1-2023

Fine Arts Flyer

Dear Arts Educators,

Congratulations on completing the first semester of the school year. Thank you for your commitment to inspire a love of the arts in Ohio students every day. Augusta Savage once said, "...if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work." Thank you for preparing the musicians, artists, dancers, actors and creative collaborators of tomorrow. You are doing great work and we thank you!

Yours in collaboration,

Helen Buck-Pavlick, Fine Arts Education Specialist

Spotlight

Former Akron Student Makes 2023 "25 to Watch" 

Dominic Moore-Dunson, Akron School for the Arts at Firestone class of 2008, was featured in Dance Magazine's 2023 "25 to Watch". Read More About the "25 to Watch"

Arts Council Announces Governor's Award Winners

Eight winners have been selected to receive the "Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio" in 2023. Read More About the Governor's Arts Award Winners

Opportunities

Nationwide Call for Student Performing Artists

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking student performing artists who are interested in showcasing their talent, virtually or in-person, at internal and external Department-hosted events. Additional information that includes Frequently Asked Questions, submission instructions, and other related guidance can be found on the U.S. Department of Education's Call for Student Performing Artists. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your submission and/or answer any related questions, please email studentart@ed.gov. 

2023 Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition Call for Student Art

The window for students to enter artwork for consideration for the 2023 Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition opens Feb. 14.

State Arts Education Association Updates

Upcoming Events & Conferences

February

2/2-2/4 Ohio Music Education Association Conference

2/10-2/11 Junior Thespian State Festival

April

4/14-4/15 Thespian State Conference 

4/23-5/18 Governors Youth Arts Exhibition

4/28-4/30 Ohio Dance Festival

Professional Development Opportunities

Library of Congress – Teaching with Primary Sources Workshop

The Library of Congress Summer Professional Development workshops are appropriate for K-12 educators across many disciplines, including: Art, Music; and for any other educator who feels primary sources could be used with their curriculum. Librarians and Curriculum/Professional Development specialists are also encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is February 10, 2023.

The free three-day professional development workshops will be onsite at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. where you’ll learn and practice strategies for using primary sources with K-12 students. Three sessions will be offered this summer:

• July 5-7
• July 12-14
• July 17-19

More information about the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Workshop

Disclaimer

The resources in this newsletter are free and have been reviewed using the Department’s Fine Arts resource filter against established criteria. Copies of the completed filter forms are available upon request. Inclusion in this newsletter does not represent a recommendation to use a resource. Many quality resources are available beyond those included here. Educators should use their professional expertise to determine the suitability of any particular resources for use in their districts, schools or classrooms.

Contact Us

Helen Buck-Pavlick Fine Arts Education Specialist Helen.Buck-Pavlick@education.ohio.gov

Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies

Ohio Department of Education 

25 S. Front St. | Columbus, OH 43215

education.ohio.gov