October 2022 Newsletter
Hello, arts educators! October is almost upon us and conferences and fall break are just around the corner. I hope you have some great plans (OFAI, OkMEA, etc.) and time to enjoy the break. Read on for happenings this fall!
OK Fine Arts 2022-23 Professional Learning Series
Arts through the Eyes of Administration
November 2, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us on Zoom as we think about arts education from the perspective of administration. Administrators, including Alex Claussen (OSSAA), Nicole Cook-Green (Hartshorne PS), Dr. Evelyn Kwanza (Norman PS), and Levi Dobrinski (Shawnee PS), will be in attendance to share their thoughts and answer questions. Bring your wonderings and be ready to participate in the conversation!
ZOOM INFO
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-GurT8iGN7qWYyJrPGfclJngH0l9N4
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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September Meeting
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August Meeting
Good Reads
Art Tech - Bringing Arts Education Back to Oklahoma Schools
The Benefits of Arts Education for K-12 Students
Millions of U.S. Students Denied Access to Music Education, According to First-Ever National Study
Oklahoma Capitol Art Returned, New Pieces Added
The Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts were last reviewed and revised in 2019. Per state law (70 O.S. § 11-103.6a), standards must be reviewed in accordance with the Oklahoma instructional materials adoption cycle. With some changes to the Oklahoma Textbook Adoption Cycle, the Fine Arts Standards are up for review again this year. Over the past few months, an Executive Committee of dance, drama/theatre, music, and visual arts educators and stakeholders have been reviewing the 2020 standards to determine if any changes are needed. The Committee also added media arts as a new fine arts discipline.
The draft 2023 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts will be available for public comment later this fall. Public comment is the process where teachers, administrators, parents, community members, etc., may give feedback on the standards. The standards will be available to view online, and there will be an email address for viewers to submit comments. Every comment will be addressed by the executive committee. We especially value teacher feedback and would appreciate your participation.
When the public comment window opens, there will be multiple notifications sent out over social media and through this newsletter. More information about the standards process is available on the OSDE website.
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The OSDE, in partnership with educators around the state, has developed a draft of public speaking competencies. If you are a high school teacher who teaches a public speaking course, please take some time to review the document and provide feedback using this form. Public speaking is not the same course as competitive speech and acting (which utilizes the Oklahoma Academic Standards in Drama/Theatre), though there are some commonalities.
The public speaking competencies will exist as a draft during the 2022-2023 school year.
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is hosting student visitation events this fall. Registration for all events will open soon here: https://www.uco.edu/cfad/ocae/. Questions? Email ocae@uco.edu.
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Strings Day
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Tuesday, Oct. 4 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Participate in modern strings master classes taught by UCO faculty, enjoy lunch with current students, play side-by-side with the UCO Chamber Orchestra and more! Teachers and parents are welcome. Open to students grades 8-12. Registration is free.
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Dance Shadow Day
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Wednesday, Oct. 5 - 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Spend a day in the life of a UCO Dance Major! Open to high school juniors/seniors and college transfer students. Participate in university dance classes, tour the campus, meet UCO dance faculty/students and more! Registration is free, but space is limited.
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Drama Day
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Saturday, Oct. 29 - 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Get ready for an incredible day of drama! Attend workshops in performance, design technology, or theatre education; take a guided tour of campus; enjoy dinner with faculty and theatre arts majors followed by admission to the evening performance of “Rooster.” Open to all high school and college transfers.
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The Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) Fall Conference will be held at Oklahoma City University on October 12, 2022. The conference schedule and other details are available on the OkMEA website.
Presenters include: Sandy Knudson, Katie Wonderly, Alex Rivera, Mark Cain, Kim Duerksen, Amber Mash, Ron Wallace, Michael Palmer, Danny Longest, Nick Geist, and Colin Waddell!
Don't miss the chance to network and learn from colleagues!
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The 2022 AOSA Professional Development Conference will be held in Kansas City, MO, November 2-5, 2022! BethAnn Hepburn and Aaron Williams are the featured presenters, along with many other incredible sessions. The conference will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center, and lodging will be available at the new Loews Hotel. Visit the AOSA website for more information, and consider attending this incredible professional development opportunity in our neighboring state! |
The 2022 OAEA Fall Convention is being held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th. Conference registration is available on the OAEA website.
The featured speaker this year is Jamie Muehlhausen. Jamie grew up in Oklahoma and eventually became the brand manager and creative director for Tony Hawk and Tony Hawk, Inc. He has an incredible career of design and his keynote address will focus on his path to success (including the awesome teachers who supported and encouraged him along the way). In addition, he will have a workshop session at the conference.
Other sessions at the conference will range from hands on demos/experiences to research sharing. Make plans to be in Stillwater November 4th and 5th!
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National Art Education Association National Conference
The NAEA Conference will be held in San Antonio, TX, April 13-15, 2023. More information can be found on the NAEA website. Consider attending this amazing national event in our neighboring state!
Since 2011, the Meyers Theatre for Young Audiences has been inviting elementary students to a free theatrical performance in partnership with the Oklahoma City University School of Theatre. This year, they are offering a performance of “Hansel and Gretel” scheduled for 10 a.m. on November 18, 2022 at OCU’s Kirkpatrick Auditorium. The musical has been professionally adapted for kid-friendly content and run time.
More than 45,000 first- through fifth-graders have benefited from the Meyers Theatre for Young Audiences’ unique program, which helps develop thought processing and productive imagination — to say nothing of giving students a fabulous opportunity to experience live theatre!
Although the performances are free, space is limited, so please RSVP to Carrie Leonard at carrie.leonard@cox.net.
Poetry Out Loud is a poetry recitation contest for high school students. Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Cash prizes awarded to top two state winners. The state winner receives a trip to Washington, DC for the national contest. To learn more, please visit the Oklahoma Poetry Out Loud website at https://okaplus.org/poetry-out-loud/
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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were founded in 1923 and, for nearly a century, have inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. The deadline for art submission entries for the Oklahoma Art Region is Dec. 14, 2022.
Submission fees are:
$10 per individual submission
$30 per each senior art portfolio submission
Only seniors (class of 2023) may submit portfolios
Questions? Contact Tammy Beasley at Oklahoma State University (artdepartment@okstate.edu)
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October 3-31 - Oakdale Public Schools
November 1-30 - Oklahoma Art Education Association Educators
December 1-January 3 - Edison Preparatory School (TPS)
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.
Oct. 4 - Strings Day at UCO
Oct. 5 - Dance Shadow Day at UCO
Oct. 6-9, 13-16, & 20-23 - Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain
Oct. 12 - OkMEA Fall Conference at OkCU
Oct. 29 - Drama Day at UCO
Nov. 2 - Arts through the Eyes of Administrators
Nov. 2-5 - AOSA National Conference in Kansas City, MO
November 4-5 - OAEA Fall Convention
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