The MAEA Board of Directors has been working hard to review and revise the MAEA Constitution. Please take a moment to review the proposed draft and submit comments for the board to review. Please submit your comments by December 8.
Category: Board News
Arlene Black Mollo – Obituary
It is with a heavy heart we share that Arlene Black Mollo, of Falmouth formerly of Norwood and Wellesley has passed away. Arlene was a visual artist, educator, and professional watercolorist. She was a former art education professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and MAEA/NAEA member.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Timothy Church, 650 Nichols Street, Norwood on Wednesday November 27 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Arlene may be made to the Emmanuel Fund at Emmanuel College 400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115.
Voting for Executive Committee Positions – Now Open
Elections are now open for the position of President-Elect.
Please cast your vote for Jacob Ginga, who is up for election for the position of President-Elect. The term for President-Elect begins January 1, 2020.Though Jake is running unopposed, please see his bio and cast your vote at the link below. Voting will be open through December 8.
DESE Arts Ambassadors Teams Announced
We are excited to share that many of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Arts Education Ambassadors are Visual Arts Educators and MAEA Members! Congratulations to Visual Art Educators Louis Martinez, Peter Curran, Alice Gentili, Andrew Dexter, Timmary Leary, and Steve Aldeus. Congratulations are also in order to these dedicated Arts Educators who are also on the Ambassador Teams – Lisa Leach, Natalie Sowell, Christy Whittlesey, Linda Rae Krov, Natalie Bruno, Blake Siskavich, and Kim Taylor Knight.
Thank you for your dedication to this work!
Join the Board
The following MAEA Board positions are currently open for a two-year appointment, January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021. Interested members, as well as eligible incumbents, are encouraged to apply.
Voting Positions:
Early Childhood Representative
Independent Schools Representative
National Art Honor Society Representative
Retired Representative
Special Needs Representative
Non-voting Positions:
Webmaster
Publications Editor
We also have additional positions open for a partial term including Secondary Division Director, Museum Education Division Director, Supervision/Administration Division Director, and Awards Committee Chair.
To apply for any of the above positions please submit a letter of intent and a resume/CV via email to secretary@massarted.com no later than November 1, 2019. The Executive Committee will meet to review the materials and notify all parties later in November.
Interested in becoming more involved, but aren’t ready to take the plunge into an official board position? Consider joining one of our active committees like awards, youth art month, public relations, student recognitions, or exhibitions.
For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA Bylaws, Article III: Directors and Representatives.
Questions? Please contact Laura Marotta at president@massarted.com.
Seeking Nominations for Executive Committee Positions
The following MAEA Executive Committee positions are currently open for a two-year appointment:
President-Elect
Please submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and head shot for the election to secretary@massarted.com by October 15.
For more information regarding the position of President-Elect, which transitions into the positions of President and Past President, please visit the MAEA website.
Questions? Please contact Laura Marotta at president@massarted.com.
Upcoming Board Meetings – Attend in Person or Virtually!
MAEA members are invited to attend any board meeting in person or virtually. RSVP to MAEA Secretary, Jaimee Taborda secretary@massarted.com if you would like to attend.
October 15, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Franklin High School, Franklin
November 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Online Only
December 10, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Online Only
Join the Board!
The following MAEA Board positions are currently open for a two-year appointment, January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2021.
Interested members, as well as eligible incumbents, are encouraged to apply.
Voting Positions:
Early Childhood Representative
Independent Schools Representative
National Art Honor Society Representative
Retired Representative
Special Needs Representative
Non-voting Positions:
Webmaster
Publications Editor
We also have additional positions open for a partial term including Secondary Division Director, Museum Education Division Director, Supervision/Administration Division Director, and Awards Committee Chair.
To apply for any of the above positions please submit a letter of intent and a resume/CV via email to secretary@massarted.com no later than November 1, 2019. The Executive Committee will meet to review the materials and notify all parties later in November.
Interested in becoming more involved, but aren’t ready to take the plunge into an official board position? Consider joining one of our active committees like awards, youth art month, public relations, student recognitions, or exhibitions.
For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA Bylaws, Article III: Directors and Representatives.
Questions? Please contact Laura Marotta at president@massarted.com.
Seeking Nominations for Executive Committee Positions
The following MAEA Executive Committee positions are currently open for a two-year appointment:
President-Elect
Please submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and head shot for the election to secretary@massarted.com by October 15, 2019.
For more information regarding the position of President-Elect, which transitions into the positions of President and Past President, please visit the MAEA website.
Questions? Please contact Laura Marotta at president@massarted.com.
Official 2019 Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework
The official Arts Curriculum Framework 2019 has been approved. The new framework has been posted to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.