Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association
This organization is the only one of its kind on Cape Cod for art educators to network with other art teachers, meet professional artists, learn about new teaching materials and techniques, and acquire Professional Development Points. The Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association meets the third Thursday of each month during the school year at Cape Cod Museum of Art. The programs run from 4 pm to 6 pm. Each year's schedule includes special workshops tied in with current CCMA exhibitions, "Best Practices," and other presentations organized by the Art Educators' Advisory Council.
Membership is open to all art educators, past and present, and those interested in various aspects of art education. Membership fee is $30.
2010 - 2011 Meeting Schedule at CCMA
The Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association plans a busy and productive year with programs, presentations and workshops. This organization is the only one of its kind on Cape Cod for art educators to network with other art teachers, meet professional artists, learn about new teaching materials and techniques, and acquire Professional Development Points. Membership cost is $25. All meetings begin at 4:00 pm.
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Click here for the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association website.
Proposed 2010-2011 Meeting Agenda
Please feel free to comment on the proposed agenda and offer ideas for meeting topics.
Sept 16: Henry and Sharon Martin Collection: The Subject is Light: Contemporary Realist Paintings
Oct 16, Saturday: Portfolio Day
Oct 21: Joan Gaither OR "Careers in the Arts: Professionals Panel Discussion/Portfolio Day
Nov 18: Arts Advocacy invitation: reach out to parents, community groups, politicians, businesses, superintendents, artists, retirees, alunmi
Liane Biron presents "Friends of the Arts" formula
Cape-Wide K-12 Student Art Exhibition: Nov 20 - Jan 23
Dec 16: "Supply and Demand": donation of art supplies from vendors, businesses donated to local gift drives and charities to help make a difference
drop off at schools, drop off at monthly meeting; determine "visual angels" we should target
Jan 14: In-Service Day
Feb 24: New Hires in Art Education: Artist/Educator Conflicts and Issues/Mentoring Program/Retiring?!
March 17: Youth Art Month: Discussion? How to promote, acknowledge? (have a Cape-wide show? what format?)
April 28: "Creative Index Challenge: How do we advocate as a group as MCAS may be revamped
May 12: Art Internship Reception
June 23: @ Ardeos' in South Yarmouth: "Taking a moment to reflect on the year and looking ahead" (optional)
July 10: Family Day at CCMA (Saturday)
Aug : Art Educator's "Paint-In" (actually outside at a place to TBD!)
Click here for more information about Cape Cod & the Islands Art Educators Association on their own website, or call Linda McNeill- Kemp at CCMA, 508-385-4477 ext 25.
