Milwaukee Art Museum

Free TEACHER NIGHT

Thursday, March 8, 5-7 PM

For more information call 414-224-3827 or visit http://www.wiarted.org/museum-representative.html



 

On January 14, 2012, North High School hosted its 1st Annual Art Teacher Idea Exchange hosted by the Wisconsin Art Education Association and local WAEA members, Carol Rokicki of North/South High School and Brian Sommersberger of Random Lake Elementary School worked together along with Lee Amborn of Black River Falls Middle School to develop an open invitation to K-12 art educators in the North East Region, which included local colleges and private schools. Lee Amborn has been doing the Annual Art Teacher’s Idea Exchange in his district for the last 28 years.

Carol and Brian thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for art teachers to get together and exchange ideas/lesson plans and instructional thoughts. Those who participated were told to bring numerous copies of one lesson plan plus visual samples. Teachers were also asked to bring one “teacher tip” to share. Participants were excited about having the opportunity to see different ideas and approaches to art instruction. 

About 10 art educators attended the 1st Annual Art Teacher’s Idea Exchange from various grade levels and districts. The 2nd Annual Art Teacher Annual Idea Exchange is already being planned for next year.

Brian Sommersberger is currently serving as WAEA’s North East Regional Vice-President. Carol Rokicki is currently serving as WAEA’s Secondary Representative. For video and photos from the event, visit

http://www.flickr.com/photos/effjayprojekts/sets/72157628888511951/
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frCIulPKyU8&feature=plcp&context=C3fe186dUDOEgsToPDskJIUrDKnflt6cE6Z3f0E-q0

Free Membership Perk! The first 20 WAEA Members to register for the John Michael Kohler Arts Center Innovative Educators Institute will receive one free day of registration (WAEA Membership number is required at registration).

Innovative Educators Institutes
Professional Development for 21st-Century Learning

Wednesday–Friday, June 20–22, 2012

Immerse yourself in The Drawing Season exhibitions. Explore drawing as a means of researching the world and the self, a tool to create and invent narrative. Investigate the use of storytelling (in visual, traditional, or emerging formats) to construct meaning and anchor curriculum. Engage in exceptional hands-on art experiences and interact with fellow educators in a unique and inspiring environment.

John Michael Kohler Arts Center
608 New York Avenue
Sheboygan, WI  53081
www.jmkac.org

Register for one, two or all three days.

Cost: $45 per day (includes lunch; credit or CEUs additional)

For more information or to register, call the Arts Center at 920-458-6144 or contact Margaret Groff at mgroff@jmkac.org.

Registration opens March 1.

http://www.jmkac.org/

These positions for two-year terms are open  

• Retired division representative
• North Central regional vice president
  
• North West regional vice president
• South East regional vice president
• Advocacy/publicity
• Historian

Contact: Frank Juarez - president@wiarted.org

Presently the Art and Design Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction is vacant.  Please see contact information below if you have questions or concerns:
 
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Art and Design Education

Art and Design Education programs include

- Fine art (traditional areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and so on),
- Design arts (environment design like architecture, landscape, urban planning, interior design, etc.; object design like products, furniture, transportation, fashion, appliances, etc.; information design like publications, websites, video, film, photography, etc.; and experience design like interactive exhibits, toys, games, events, theme parks, etc.),
- Vernacular art (crafts, festivals, costumes, mascots, lawn decorations, folk art, etc.), and
- Visual communication (maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, etc.)

The inclusion of design in visual art education developed naturally from a growing awareness of the importance of design in the daily life of the culture. The products we use daily, from packaging and clothing to pens, cars, websites, and media are products of the designer's art. Through the vision and leadership of Dr. Martin Rayala, DPI's former art consultant, Wisconsin became one of the early leaders in design education.

Two other areas that further expand the world of visual art are visual communication and visual culture. Visual communication grew from recognition of the importance, efficiency, and clarity of communication with pictures in many knowledge domains. Visual culture reflects the methods of the culture, ranging from its politics, economics, and ethics to pop and folk culture.

Art and Design Education concerns should be addressed to Rebecca Vail, Director, Content and Learning Team (608/266-2364) at the Department of Public Instruction.

Melvin Pontious is honored for service to arts education in Wisconsin as he retires from the state Department of Public Instruction.Representatives from the arts community across Wisconsin came together Thursday evening, June 2, 2011, to honor Mel for his many years of tireless service advocating and guiding Arts Education in Wisconsin. The event was held at the Music Education Building in Waunakee. Mel has been an active member of the WAEA Board since the early 2000's. We will all miss his gentle, in depth counsel and dedication. We could always rely on a speedy reply to our questions and concerns.

Enjoy your retirement Mel.  But don't be surprised if we still call you for guidance and advice.

Jennifer Sweeney
President Elect 11'-13'

Our own President Elect, Jennifer Sweeney, who teaches art in the Black River Falls School District was named the Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year in 2009. Click here for a WEAC commercial featuring Sweeney.

Connie Greany, WAEA member, holiday studio show and sale. 
Click on the photo link above for more information.

Click here to find out about a recent WAEA Art Educator Idea Exchange.

Click here to read the full story in the Wisconsin State Journal