| Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Nebraska Arts Ed Dispatch. This newsletter's mission is to keep you up-to-date on news, events, and opportunities to improve the quality of arts education in Nebraska. The Dispatch is a collaborative project of the Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Art Teachers Association, Nebraska Music Educators Association, Nebraska Speech Communications and Theatre Association, and Nebraskans for the Arts.
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NATA Fall Conference October 12-13, 2018The Nebraska Art Teachers Association is gearing up to welcome artist, art educator and activist William Estrada from Chicago to the NATA fall conference in Kearney, NE, October 12-13, 2018. The theme of this year's conference is Art to Influence. NATA Conference Information
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NMEA Annual ConferenceNovember 14-16, 2018Nebraska Music Educators Association's Annual Conference/In-Service Clinic will be Wednesday-Friday, November 14-16, 2018. All-State Ensembles will occur at the same time with final concerts taking place on Wednesday, November 14 (Middle Level Barbershop Chorus) and Friday, November 16 (Jazz Band, Chorus, Band and Orchestra). More information can be found on our website at www.nmeanebraska.org.
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2018-19 Calendar: Speech, Debate, & One-Act Plays
A schedule of contests for 2018-19 is available via the Nebraska School Activities Association website. The schedule includes the dates, host site, and contacts for One-Act Play, Speech, Debate, and Junior High Speech.
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Poetry Out Loud (POL) Season Sign-up Now Open
Students discover great poetry and compete for prizes in this national recitation program. Nebraska's 2018 State POL champion won a trip to Washington, DC, and $5,000 when she was named 2nd runner-up at Nationals. Visiting artists are available to assist teachers with POL and to help students develop poetry recitation skills. POL meets Nebraska ELA and Theatre Standards, and is FREE to all Nebraska high schools. POL Nebraska website
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Educator Happy Hour Celebrating National Arts in Education Week September 13, 20183:30pm - 5:00pm
Gallery 1516, OmahaCelebrate teachers during National Arts in Education Week. Enjoy the newest exhibition at Gallery 1516, Nebraska Regionalist, and updates on arts education initiatives by special guest, Jeff Poulin, Arts Education Manager at Americans for the Arts. Refreshments will be served.
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National Arts in Education Week is September 9-15National Arts in Education Week is a Congressionally-designated celebration of the transformative power of the arts in education. The field of arts education annually joins together to provide the tools and resources for local leaders to advance arts education in their communities. Find many ways to celebrate the week alongside 500+ other communities by visiting NationalArtsinEducationWeek.org for more information.
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Grants & Opportunities in Arts Education
The Nebraska Arts Council believes all of our students deserve experiences in the arts as part of a well-rounded education. Check out NAC grant programs for Artists in Schools/Communities, School Bus for the Arts field trips, and more.
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Want to use your voice in advocacy for the arts and arts education in Nebraska? Become a Nebraskans for the Arts member and support resources, like this newsletter, to equip you in sharing the importance of the arts with policy makers and your community.
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