July Newsletter
Happy summer! I hope you've been able to find time to recharge and if not, you are planning to do so soon. After all your hard work during the past school year, you need a rest. Be sure to treat yourself to much-deserved R&R!
There are some professional development and networking opportunities listed below, including fine arts Zoom meetings at the end of July and the beginning of August. Consider attending and networking with colleagues as you head back to school.
Good Reads
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With the adoption of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts (OAS-FA) in the spring of 2020, it has been the priority of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to ensure all Oklahoma educators are provided with the opportunity to deeply understand the intent of the standards, while supporting educators with a vision and resources that promote effective implementation of the standards.
To that end, a group of experienced dance, drama/theatre, music, and visual art educators from across the state worked throughout the 2020-2021 school year to build the new Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
There are Framework webinars available on YouTube for viewing now. Click on your subject area below to view the webinar and learn more about the Frameworks from members of the writing teams.
Framework Webinars
Fine Arts Zoom Meetings
In a few weeks, Zoom meetings will be held to discuss the new frameworks and any topics related to the upcoming 2021-22 school year (curriculum, performances, fundraising, etc.). Look below to see the date and time for your subject area's Zoom meeting. A waiting room will be utilized for each meeting - no password required. We look forward to networking online!
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Dance - July 28 3-4 p.m.
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Drama/Theatre - July 29 2-3 p.m.
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Visual Art - August 4 3-4 p.m.
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Music - August 5 2-3 p.m.
The Oklahoma International Dance Festival offers Oklahoma students an opportunity to participate in the festival for free! Students will learn new dance styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Modern, and African Dance, which are offered every year at the Festival.
- Date/Time: July 31st, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University of Central Oklahoma’s campus in Edmond, OK
Participation is limited and is first come, first served. Please sign up here in advance. Participants will be able to see the performance that evening for free!
Teachers and education leaders across the state have made it clear to the Oklahoma Arts Council that classroom art supplies are one of their greatest needs in delivering high-quality visual and performing arts education programs. Funding for art supplies is essential for Oklahoma schools to sustain valuable art programs that help students succeed in their education and beyond.
To meet this critical need of schools in our state, the Oklahoma Arts Council offers Classroom Supply Grants of up to $500 per site per school year to purchase supplies and materials for visual and performing arts instruction that takes place during the school day.
Application Timeline
August 16 - Grant applications are made available. Schools may submit an application anytime through the deadline.
September 15 - Application deadline.
Mid-October - Schools are notified about their awards.
To learn more about the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Grant Support for Schools program, visit arts.ok.gov or contact their Arts Education Director, Jennifer Allen-Barron, at (405) 521-2036 or jennifer.allen-barron@arts.ok.gov.
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The purpose of the Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education Travel Grant is to provide financial assistance to active Oklahoma arts educators who are planning to attend their state/national conferences for professional development learning.
The maximum award amount is $500.00 and may be applied to registration fees, travel, lodging, or food. To apply, visit the OAAE website. Applications will open in August with a deadline of August 31. Recipients will be notified in September.
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The Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation was started in 1995 to improve the quality of life in designated rural communities in southern Oklahoma. The Classroom Enhancement Grant Program was created to enhance the classroom experience in select rural school districts in Oklahoma.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to eligible PK-12 public school classrooms and libraries for enhancement projects in the following areas:
- Arts and Humanities
- Science
- Literacy
Projects should be integrated into the academic curriculum and provide students with a significant opportunity to expand their knowledge or understanding in the specific area of study. No virtual or distance learning projects will be considered for funding.
To be eligible for a Classroom Enhancement grant, schools must be located within these counties and districts, and must have a Rural: Fringe, Rural: Distant or Rural: Remote Urban-Centric Locale Code from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Application Process
Submit a one-paragraph description of the proposed project to k.barnes@occf.org. Please read the grant guidelines carefully before applying.
Deadline to request access to the application: Sept. 10.
Application deadline: Sept. 13.
If you have questions or want additional information, contact info@ruraloklahoma.org.
The Oklahoma Bandmasters Association Convention will be held in Tulsa July 19-22. Take steps now to reserve your hotel room. The deadline for pre-registration is July 9. More information, including the keynote, featured speakers, and schedule, is available on the convention information site. Questions? Contact an OBA officer.
July 1-30 - Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute 2020 Student Art
August 2-31 - Oklahoma Art Education Association Super Show
September 1-30 - Open and available for an interested school or district
A virtual art gallery is available on the SDE Fine Arts website for students and families who would like to see pictures of their work in the OSDE (Oliver Hodge) Building. If you are interested in displaying art at the OSDE, email Elizabeth, and she'll add you to the list of interested schools. Thanks!
July 19-22 - OBA Convention
July 28 - Dance Fine Arts Meeting
July 29 - Drama/Theatre Fine Arts Meeting
July 31 - OIDF Community Dance Day
August 4 - Visual Art Fine Arts Meeting
August 5 - Music Fine Arts Meeting
August 16 - OAC Classroom Supply Grants Open
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