Thank you to everyone who submitted work to the YAM Poster/Flag Design Contest.
Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner
Shu-Ning H., 5th grade artist from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Cambridge, MA. Shu-Ning’s art teacher is Sara Engel.
The winning flag will be hung as part of the NAEA Convention Youth Art Month exhibit in Louisville, KY later this month.
Check out the website to see all the winners and honorable mentions.
The next term for the MAEA Executive Committee position of President-elect started January 1, 2024. This position is a two-year term, that transitions into the role of President, and Past President, which are also two-year terms.
Please submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and head shot for the election process to info@massarted.com asap.
For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA website. Serving in this role includes paid membership for MAEA and NAEA, as MAEA is a state affiliate of NAEA.
Happy Youth Art Month! Looking for some ways to incorporate this year’s YAM exhibit into your classroom? So often we use artwork created by professional artists to teach anything from elements of art to inspiration for skill building projects or exemplars, but why not use student work for the same purpose? Read on for some practical ways to share the YAM virtual exhibit with your students:
Use any of these free and Ready-to-use focus sheets from Cindy Ingram at the Art Class Curator to help students connect deeply with a piece of self-selected artwork from the galleries.
Our PD Committee Chair Margaurita Spear has been working hard to put together more hands-on workshop offerings for this spring.
The April offering has just been finalized! Puppet Palooza on April 12 at 9:00 am on Zoom with Ali Boudreau.
MAEA and NAEA members can register at a discounted price of $12 for each workshop. Learn more and register here. You can also register now for the May offering, Comics as Reflective Practice on May 10 with Rachel Branham. The June offering will be shared soon!
Each registrant will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the individual workshop. If you attend a total of 5 unique workshops (10 hours), you can submit a request for a PDP certificate.
Have an idea for your own hands-on offering? Reach out to Margaurita (pd@massarted.com) or submit a proposal today.
Margaurita is also interested in co-chairing the PD Committee – connect with her today to learn more about how that might work. Or visit our Join the Board page website to learn a bit more about the position.
Check out the opportunities page for a recent job postings – Arts Department Chair/Visual Art Teacher, Berkshire School and Grades 5-6 Long Term Visual Art Teacher, Shrewsbury Public Schools.
Email webmaster@massarted.com to post opportunities. Please include a link to the job posting
Our PD Committee Chair Margaurita Spear has been working hard to put together some hands-on workshop offerings for this spring.
The February offering has just been finalized! Cerealism: Exploring the Pop Art Style of Artist Michael Albert on February 22 at 9:00 am on Zoom.
MAEA and NAEA members can register at a discounted price of $12 for each workshop. Learn more and register here. You can also register now for the March and May offerings. Kitchen Lithography on March 9 and Comics as Reflective Practice on May 10.
Each registrant will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the individual workshop. If you attend a total of 5 unique workshops (10 hours), you can submit a request for a PDP certificate.
Our PD Committee Chair Margaurita Spear has been working hard to put together some hands-on workshop offerings for this spring.
The March and May ones have been finalized and registration is open for Kitchen Lithography on March 8 and Comics As Reflective Practice on May 10.
MAEA and NAEA members can register at a discounted price of $12 for each workshop. Learn more and register here.
Each registrant will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the individual workshop. If you attend a total of 5 unique workshops (10 hours), you can submit a request for a PDP certificate.
Join us for a summer MAEA Museum Meetup! Teachers will meet up at the Boston Children’s Museum for art-making in the Art Lab and free exploration of the museum!
Advance registration required. Space is limited. Cost: FREE
When: Saturday, February 1, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210
Cost: Free
Register here!
This year’s this theme for YAM and the Poster/Flag Contest this year is “Connected Through Art”.
Elections are now open for the position of Treasurer. Though running unopposed please cast your vote of support.
Leah has broad experience in both public and alternative education settings. She is currently teaching at Saint Paul Jr/Sr. High School, and is developing a diverse 2D and 3D curriculum for grades 7-12, including AP Art courses. In her concurrent role as an Office Manager at a local construction company she manages bookkeeping and accounts payable as well as operational tasks, ensuring compliance with permits and licenses.
Leah has worked at all grade levels, from Pre K to adult. In her role as Visual Art Specialist at Old Sturbridge Academy, she integrated visual arts with historic themes, while collaborating with classroom teachers to enliven the curriculum with hands-on opportunities and real world experiences. She was the school coordinator of the student created mini-book: Out of the Margins which highlighted the inventions and discoveries of humans whose achievements were overshadowed by their race, gender, or disabilities. The mini book was recognized for an award in 2023. Leah has also worked with the Suffolk County House of Corrections to help them develop arts programs as part of the educational opportunities for incarcerated citizens.