June 17 -21
June 24 – 28
8:00-12noon
4 hours of Dance and Fun
Each camp will be divided into levels.
Dancers 3-6 Creative Movement
Dancers 7-14 Ballet, Tap, Choreography, Theatre Skills
Senior J! Members + Artistic Director, Mary Paula Hunter will teach classes, dividing older dancers into appropriate levels.
Place: East Side Location
Cost: $300
Camps will run if there is sufficient enrollment. Sign up now!
The National Art Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Art Education Association,
is accepting applications from NAEF members for programs that support
classroom-based arts education. Through its 2013 grant cycle, NAEF is
offering the following funding opportunities:
Ruth Halvorsen Professional Development Grants: Annual scholarships
of up to $2,500 will be awarded to qualified art educators whose
proposals focus on understanding, implementation of, and issues related
to the National Visual Arts Standards and/or which support the
improvement of the teaching of art.
Mary McMullan Grants: Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded for
projects that promote arts education as an integral part of the
curriculum and establish and/or improve the instruction of art in public
and private elementary and secondary schools as well as institutions of
higher education in the United States.
NAEF Research Grants: Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to
support research in arts education that advances knowledge in the field
as well as the goals outlined in Creating a Visual Arts Research Agenda
Toward the 21st Century (see NAEA Web site).
SHIP Grants: Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to arts educators
seeking equipment and/or instructional resources needed to advance
student learning related to the National Visual Arts Standards.
Teacher Incentive Grants: Scholarships of up to $2,500 will be
awarded to individual art educators to attend training and education
programs that promote the improvement of the teaching of art, including
instructional process, curriculum, student learning, student assessment,
classroom management, or other practices relating to instructional
interaction and the achievement of student learning.
Grants are made only to NAEA members (including student and retired
members), state/province associations, and recognized NAEA affiliates.
Qualified applicants must have been active NAEA members for at least a
year prior to the date of application.
See the National Art Education Foundation Web site for eligibility and application guidelines.
Contact:
VRA 31 continues the tradition of offering exceptional professional development experiences and opportunities that feature inspiring programs, speakers and special events. The 2013 Visual Resources Association‘s Annual Conference will be held April 3-6 in Providence, Rhode Island, the “Creative Capital.”
“Capitalizing on Creativity” is the theme chosen for VRA 31. Providence, historically a haven for freedom, non-conformity, and innovation, provides an ideal setting for professional engagement (and interesting walks). Conference organizers, Steven Kowalik and Cindy Abel Morris, working with the local arrangements group, have planned an informative and stimulating program of sessions, meetings, and entertaining events. The conference program offers popular formats as well as exciting new conference experiences, with highlights including:
image courtesy of the Providence Biltmore Hotel
Our conference hotel is the historic Providence Biltmore, located in the heart of the downtown, just blocks from the train and bus stations, both of which connect up with the airport just a few miles south of Providence. The hotel is a five minute walk from RISD and another five to ten minutes up the hill to Brown University. The Biltmore was constructed as a distinctive luxury hotel in 1922 in a Beaux-Arts style and is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The rooftop Grand Ballroom offers sweeping views of this city of many bridges, waterways and architectural gems, including the stately Neoclassical Rhode Island State House built around the turn of the century in gleaming white marble.
There are unique and interesting restaurants in every direction within walking distance from the hotel, whether you are looking for lively bistros popular with students (Thayer Street) or quiet and elegant dining experiences (Federal Hill). Either way, you won’t be disappointed.
Join us for an exciting conference in early April in the “Creative Capital” Providence, Rhode Island!
To find out about registration, click here.
The College Board is now accepting applications for the 2013 College Board Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts.
This annual award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of six
member institutions that have implemented an arts program that promotes
student learning and creativity in exemplary and innovative ways.
Take a look at the 2012 Arts Award brochure for profiles and photos of last year’s winning programs.
One school from each of
the College Board’s six regions will be awarded $3,500 to support the
continuation and growth of their arts programs. Of the six finalists,
one school will be named the national winner and will be awarded an
additional $1,500. Regional winners will be honored at their respective
College Board Regional Forums; the national winner will also be honored
at the College Board National Forum.
The applicant program
must have been in place for a minimum of one year prior to the
application date. Applicants must be College Board member institutions
member or member districts that serve grades 6–12. To find out if your
school is a member, email membership@collegeboard.org
Previous recipients of
the College Board’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts are
not eligible, but semi-finalists, honorable mentions, and schools that
have applied in the past are encouraged to reapply. College Board
Schools are not eligible.
Competitive
applications will highlight programs that expand student potential by
promoting creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills. We
encourage programs that:
The application packet must include the following materials:
1. Applicant contact information and brief description of the applicant program and school.
2.
Application Statement describing how your program has used the arts to
expand student potential using one or more of the selection criteria
outlined above, and how the award will be used to continue or expand
arts programming in your school. (500 words max)
3. Portfolio of support material:
In order to help us evaluate your application please:
Indicate the author and grade level of each student sample.
Indicate the connection
between each student sample and the intended learning outcome.
Indicate whether videos and photos submitted are student created.
DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted online by April 5, 2013, 11:59 PM EDT.
Email sbalistreri@collegeboard.org with questions, or to join our Arts Award email list.
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Arts, Culture & Design in Schools, a charitable initiative of national retailer Target,
is accepting applications from schools and nonprofit organizations for
programs that bring arts and cultural experiences directly to K-12
students.
The company awards grants of $2,000 for programs that enhance the
classroom curricula by bringing the arts and cultural experiences to
schools via in-school performances, artist-in-residency programs,
workshops, and so on. Programs must take place between September 2013
and August 2014.
Grants are restricted to K-12 educational institutions and
organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
Applications are accepted between March 1 and April 30 each year, with grant awards announced in September.
See the Target Web site for eligibility and application guidelines.
Contact:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in Newport, RI
To register, click here.
April 1 is the deadline for RISCA’s Project Grants in Eduction and Arts Access Grants to organizations. Join us for a FREE workshop at the offices of the Preservation Society of Newport County on how to apply for grants from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
This workshop will be lead by Elizabeth Keithline, Grants to Organizations Director, and Dan Kahn, Coordinator for RISCA’s Education Grants. The intended audience is staff of nonprofit organizations doing arts programming, and teachers and teaching artists who want to run programs that integrate the arts into school curricula.
Questions and requests for additional information may be directed to elizabeth.keithline@arts.ri.gov or daniel.kahn@arts.ri.gov
“It isn’t so much what’s on the table that matters, as what’s on the chairs.”
(William S. Gilbert (English lyricist 1836-1911)
We are calling on all artists to create a “Chair for Chariho”. We seek your support and artistic talent to modify or create an original chair that can be sculptural or functional. The works of art will be featured at a silent auction during Chariho’s Artessy event on April 6, 2013.
All proceeds will go toward the Chariho Art Scholarship Program. Won’t you please join with us in this community project to showcase the diverse talent of its members? We look forward to hearing from you. Please respond that you will be participating by March 1, 2013.
Your finished chair can be delivered to the Chariho Middle School main office during the week of March 25, 2013 from 7:30am-3pm. If you cannot make this drop-off date, let me know and I will gladly pick it up. Please submit your name, phone number and/or email address, medium used, and a personal statement about the artwork with your entry. Please call or email me for any further information.
Sincerely,
Debra Engel
Chariho Middle School Art Educator
Chariho Art Center Coordinator
RIAEA Board Member
Email: daeng@chariho.k12.ri.us
Telephone: (401)315-2191
Shake, Rattle and Roll! February Vacation Music Camp
The camp is designed for children who are interested in exploring music through playing and creating their own instruments, movement and singing. With fun and exciting activities planned, the goal is to enrich each child’s understanding of the basic principles of music. Open to ages 7-9.
Date: Monday, Feb. 18 – Friday, Feb. 22, special performance Saturday, Feb. 23
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Tuition:$40, $30 PAG members
On Stage for Beginners: February Vacation Theatre Camp
Students will learn theatre games and skills in a safe and supportive environment. Emphasis will be on teamwork, imagination and fun. Kids will have fun, learn some theater skills and work together on a presentation that includes various exercises we perfect, as well as songs and stories we write and/or adapt together. Open to ages 7-10.
Date: Monday, Feb. 18 – Friday, Feb. 22, special performance Saturday, Feb. 23
Time: 9:00 am to 11am
All families of the music and theatre camps students are invited to a Saturday performance on February 23rd, where students will present their work from the week. Join us in this celebration of performing arts!
Youth Art Classes for Kids
Printmaking 101 with Artist Suzanne Lewis
Taking such artists as Miro, Klee, De Kooning and Matisse as our inspiration, we will learn a different printmaking technique each week. Following a brief introduction to each artist and his work, we will then translate their work into prints using styrofoam, gelatin, oil pastels and other mediums. This will be a fun introduction to the world of printmaking. Open to ages 9-12.
Date:Mondays, March 4 – April 1
Time: 3:30-5
Tuition:$50/$40 PAG members with a $10 materials fee.
For more information or to register, contact Madeline Ruiz at info@PortsmouthArts.org
Portsmouth Arts Guild Spring Classes
For a complete listing of our spring classes please check
our website, www.portsmouthartsguild.com
2013 ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!
The Providence Performing Arts Center’s Community Outreach Committee is requesting applications to the 2013 ARTS Scholarships program. The ARTS Scholarships program, sponsored by Textron Inc. and PPAC’s Annual Fund donors, awards up to $500 in financial assistance to each of 30 winning Rhode Island students (15 from Providence, 15 from other Rhode Island communities) for summer arts education programs.
To be eligible, a student must:
All applications must be filled out completely and correctly, signed by the student, the parent or guardian, and the student’s sponsor and submitted with supporting materials no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 1, 2013.
Applications, guidelines, and summer arts program lists are available through the links below or can be picked up at the PPAC Administrative Office at 220 Weybosset Street, 2nd Floor, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For questions or further information, contact Cynthia Goldsmith at 401-421-2997, Ext. 3105.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Graduate Arts Award enables students or recent alumni with exceptional artistic or creative promise and financial need to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited graduate institution in the United States or abroad.
The Graduate Arts Award is for students who plan to pursue a career as a practicing artist in their field. Eligible fields of study include fine arts, performance or studio art, music (including vocal, instrumental, composition, or conducting), dance, drama and theater arts, creative writing, and television and film. Scholars are selected based on a range of criteria, including artistic or creative merit, academic achievement, financial need, desire to engage in and contribute to the world, self-confidence, and resilience.
Applicants must possess exceptional academic records and demonstrate unmet financial need. At a minimum, each candidate must have senior standing or have graduated from an accredited four-year U.S. college or university within the past five years; a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.20 or better on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent); demonstrated unmet financial need; a bachelor’s degree by the start of the fall 2013 semester; and plans to begin their first full-time graduate degree program in the performing arts, visual arts, or creative writing at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2013.
U.S. citizenship is not required. Candidates, however, must have attended and be nominated by an accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S. The program has no age restrictions. Only individuals who have not already enrolled in graduate school or earned a graduate degree are eligible.
Awards can provide as much as $50,000 annually. In 2013, the foundation will select up to fifteen recipients for this award.
For the first time this year, the award program will have a two-phase application process. College seniors and recent college graduates may apply directly to the foundation during the first phase. If a student is invited to continue in the second phase, he or she must be nominated by the foundation’s faculty representative at their institution. Each college or university may nominate up to two students to be considered for the award.
Visit the foundation’s Web site for complete program information and application procedures.
Contact: Link to Complete RFP
Viola Davis Coming to Providence for “Celebration of Education”:
Fundraiser at The Vets Supports Central Falls High School, the Segue Institute for Learning
CENTRAL FALLS, Rhode Island (September 30, 2012) – Rhode Island’s own Viola Davis is coming home to celebrate education. On October 7, Davis will make a special appearance at Veterans Memorial Auditorium for a red carpet fundraiser to support the Central Falls High School Drama Club and the Segue Institute for Learning.
The event will be held from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM and will include a screening of Davis’ new film, Won’t Back Down, and a reception at which two of the actress’ awards dresses will be auctioned to support the schools.
Accepting her SAG Award for outstanding female actress in a leading role, The Help, Davis’ speech included a special note: “Dream big and dream fierce.” She directed it specifically to the students of Central Falls.
“Viola Davis has always been an avid proponent for education and her home state, further demonstrated by her gracious appearance at our upcoming fundraiser,” said Angelo Garcia, Founder/Head of School for the Segue Institute for Learning. “We’re beyond excited that she will join us to celebrate teachers and the on-going collaboration between our schools.”
The red carpet fundraiser stemmed from discussions between Segue and Central Falls High School in looking for new ways to partner on student and community support.
“The red carpet event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate arts and teaching,” said Deloris Grant, Central Falls High School ELA/Drama. “What is even more exciting is that my sister, Viola, is supporting Central Falls High School thespians and helping to raise money for our program.”
“Viola is a supportive alumna of the Central Falls High School theatre program and she is thrilled to be helping students at the high school,” Grant said.
The schools are working closely with The Rhode Island Film and Television Office, The Rhode Island International Film Festival and Veterans Memorial Auditorium in preparation for the event.
Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at http://cfwontbackdown.eventbrite.com. The post-screening reception will feature light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar.
About Segue Institute for Learning
Founded in 2006 and opened in 2009, Segue Institute for Learning features high academic rigor, small class sizes, individualized attention, strong board and parental involvement, and intensive community partnerships. The school was conceived by people who grew up, currently reside in, or have significant ties to the Central Falls community. Segue recognizes its students as “AT PROMISE” versus being considered “AT RISK”.
More than a school, the institution is a movement to take responsibility for education, improving quality of life and encouraging civic engagement. As a school, Segue helps students achieve academic excellence and be better prepared for high school, college, and the work force. Follow Segue at www.facebook.com/SegueIFL and on Twitter @SegueIFL.
Tomaquag Museum offers a variety of on-site tours & off site programs to fit your group’s needs. We provide programs for all ages & all groups (pre-schools, home-schools, K-12 schools, colleges, libraries, afterschool programs, scouts, camps, elder tours, & others).
Take a scenic ride to Tomaquag Museum in Arcadia Village and tour museum exhibits, gardens, and bring home a gift while supporting our museum’s fundraiser gifts.
Have a Tomaquag Museum educator come to your location for a cultural program using local Native arts to bring a bit of the museum to you.
Specialize either your tour or offsite program with Native music, dance, traditional storytelling, nature hike, creating Native arts & crafts, view Indigenous films with Q&A, cultural lectures & more. You can choose one or a combination of learning experiences to enrich your program.
For more information visit our website at www.tomaquagmuseum.com or call 401-491-9063 to specialize your tour to your group’s needs.
Set up a FREE preview Tour for group leaders
Contact: Lorén Spears at 401-491-9063 or Lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.com
RISCA will hold two grants workshops for the upcoming October 1 deadline for Fellowships, Project Grants in Education, Project Grants to Individuals and the Design Innovation Grant.
To attend a workshop at 4PM on September 10th at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI click here.
To attend a workshop at 4PM on September 18th at the Department of Administration Building in Providence, RI click here.
To learn more about RISCA Grants in Education click here.
To learn more about RISAC Grants to Individuals click here.
If you have questions, email Cristina DiChiera at cristina.dichiera@arts.ri.gov.
Girls Rock! Rhode Island (GRR!) is hosting a Volunteer Info Session on June 2nd at the AS220 performance space. Come by and learn about volunteer positions for our annual Girls Rock Camp!
If you’ve already volunteered, bring a friend! If you’ve been meaning to volunteer, but haven’t, NOW is your chance to learn more!
Just a few of the benefits of volunteering for Girls Rock! Rhode Island: –YOU can help girls express themselves and learn how awesome they are! –YOU can meet lots of awesome people and become a part of the GRR! community! –YOU can use your skills in a super fun and productive way! –YOU can use it on your resume or for college credit! –YOU can learn about youth development and about music! –YOU can find the music- or non-music-related position that suits you and your schedule!
Anyone interested in helping out a great cause for a week this summer, feel free to come stop by to see what opportunities we have for you! This event is by no means limited to women only, we are calling on the entire community to help the girls of Rhode Island rock our socks off!
Girls Rock Camp is happening July 9th-13th at the Rhode Island Philharmonic and we’d love to have you there!
The mission of Girls Rock! Rhode Island is to help girls and women empower themselves through the development of musical skills in order to foster self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy.
Visit our website for volunteer position job descriptions and more:
Check out this excellent video by filmmaker Daniel Larsh documenting the involvement of Tape Art in an Arts Talk project at Johnston High School, a RISCA supported Arts Talk project.
Coletta describes “Creative Placemaking” as “a portfolio of strategies with art and
culture at the heart aimed at changing the trajectory of community”.
Carol Coletta specializes in developing cities and creative communities. She is
leading ArtPlace, a new national initiative to accelerate creative placemaking
across the U.S. ArtPlace is a collaboration of the nation’s top foundations,
leading banks, federal agencies and the National Endowment for the Arts. Prior
to joining ArtPlace, Carol was president and CEO of CEOs for Cities, a national
network of urban leaders building and sustaining the next generation of great
American cities. For ten years, she hosted and produced a nationally syndicated
public radio show, Smart City.
She also served as executive director of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design, a
partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, U.S. Conference of Mayors
and American Architectural Foundation.
Carol Coletta will share her vision for the role the arts, culture and creativity play in building vibrant neighborhoods that increase economic opportunities for people to
thrive.
Register Now!
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Providence CityArts for Youth, 891 Broad Street, Providence, RI
Salary: education award $1175
Start Date: June 20 to August 17, 2012
Full Time
Temporary
Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth seeks 12 volunteer teaching artists to join our AmeriCorps Expanded Day Teaching Artist Project (EDTAP) team. Through artist residencies in sites that offer free summer programs to under-served urban youth ages 5 to 14, teaching artists increase students’ problem-solving and creative skills so that they have a means of self-expression and empowerment.
Each teaching artist will be assigned to a multi-person team that develops and leads their own creative arts curriculum, focusing on visual arts, dance, music, creative writing and/or theater. Summer teaching artists will be assigned to one or two recreation sites, leading arts workshops while assisting with other aspects of programming, such games, field trips and lunch duty.
The AmeriCorps EDTAP program offers members an opportunity to not only strengthen their curriculum development and classroom management skills, but also deepen problem solving and leadership abilities. One week of intensive skill development training plus weekly feedback and reflection sessions will support the member’s professional growth as well as the success of their students’ experience. Team leaders with more teaching experience will also act as mentors to less experienced members.
AmeriCorps EDTAP Teaching Artists need to:
- Volunteer full-time from June 20 to August 17 to complete 300 hours of service
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma
- Complete a federal and state criminal background check
- Have a strong interest and passion for the arts and for sharing their passion with youth
- Have reliable transportation to their service site(s)
- Have completed college or high school courses in art (visual arts, music, dance and/or theater)
- Have some experience teaching or tutoring in a community or school setting
The ability to speak Spanish is a plus, since many youth are from Spanish-speaking families.
How to Apply
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AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Artists will receive an education award of $1,175 at the completion of 300 hours of service, to go toward paying back qualified student loans or higher education. For volunteers 55 years of age or older, awards are transferrable to children, foster children and grandchildren.
To apply for this opportunity, please send cover letter and resume to nancy@providencecityarts.org by May 15, 2012 and apply online at www.americorps.gov. For more information about ¡CityArts!, go to www.providencecityarts.org. For more information about AmeriCorps service and terms of commitment, go to www.americorps.gov .
Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.
