Thursday, January 14, 2010

Call for Art and Other News from VSA arts of Michigan


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ARTomatic 2010-2011
 
VSA arts of Michigan is seeking artwork created by artists with disabilities of all ages for ARTomatic 2010, this coming year's Emerging Artists' Touring Exhibit. Artwork received by VSA arts of Michigan by the deadline of Friday, January 15, 2010, will be juried to create an exhibit of 40 pieces that includes a full range of ages, abilities, and geographical representation. Additionally, the jury will select 20 works to be included in the ARTomatic 2010 alternative show that will travel to conferences and other venues.
To send your submission
Download more information here or visit our website.



speaking of...

VSA arts of Michigan is currently seeking more venues to host our touring exhibit, ARTomatic.  The exhibition will travel from April 1, 2010 - April 2011.  There are many dates still available. 

Contact Jessica at jessica@vsami.org or 313.832.3303 if you would like to host this remarkable exhibit at a school, library, community center or other venue in your region!



also...

Registration is still open for the VSA arts Institute, February 25-27, 2010. 

Through discussion and hands-on arts activities, participants in the VSA arts Institute will gain an understanding of the foundation of arts learning and inclusive education, and how to use inclusive practices in their work.  National experts and artists will conduct exercises in inclusive learning environments and practices, evaluation and assessment, partnerships, and curriculum development.   

The VSA arts Institute is designed for arts education specialists, classroom teachers, teaching artists, curriculum developers, and arts administrators. The lessons learned in the four workshops of the institute are applicable to all fields of study by using the arts as a tool for learning in any discipline. 


Session 1 - Arts & Inclusive Learningwill focus on designing and delivering arts learning experiences that reach students of all learning abilities. Participants will gain and understanding of the foundations of inclusive education and arts-based learning, discuss theories and methods for teaching in inclusive environments, and engage in hands-on techniques that ensure progress for all students. 

Session 2 - Keeping What Works & Learning from the Restexamines the practices and benefits of documenting student learning in inclusive classrooms and evaluating program success. Participants will explore different methods of evaluation and consider the use of evaluation in planning for success. 

Session 3A - Winning Partnerships: Schools & Communities focuses on the benefits of partnering and ways to create successful partnerships among schools, educators, artists, and community organizations. Participants will learn approaches to problem solving explore the benefits of partnering programs, and how to build successful collaborators.

For more information
Please visit our
websitefor guidelines and registration
 
VSA arts of Michigan

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Jessica Guzmán
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VSA arts of Michigan

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"Promoting creative power in people with disabilities, and working to create
a society where people with disabilities participate in, learn through,
excel in and enjoy the arts"

VSA arts of Michigan is a member of the international network of VSA arts,
an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in
Washington, DC.


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