Message from the President
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November 2009
| Please consider purchasing artwork from our recent conference display. These are great cards for any occasion and All proceeds go to benefit the Idaho Art Education Association. |
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) offers a variety
of grants that support projects ranging from professional
development and classroom curriculum to research in art
education. Click here to download the 2009-2010 NAEF Grants
Program Booklet, or visit www.arteducators.org/naef for more
information. All grants proposals must be submitted postmarked
no later than October 1, 2009 to be considered.
of grants that support projects ranging from professional
development and classroom curriculum to research in art
education. Click here to download the 2009-2010 NAEF Grants
Program Booklet, or visit www.arteducators.org/naef for more
information. All grants proposals must be submitted postmarked
no later than October 1, 2009 to be considered.
| Middle School Teacher of the Year - Lola Johnson Lowell Scott Middle School , Meridian ID |
| High School Teacher of the Year - Betty Ervin Wood River High School , Hailey ID |
| Mike Youngman & Bill West: Educators of the Year CSI -Twin Falls ID |
Dear IAEA Members,
We had a wonderful conference in Hailey at Wood River Middle School. Thank you's are in order!
*To Shaun Merrick & Chris Malmgren for sharing their space and for all their logistical help.
*To Cathy Mansell for scholastic art magazines -they were very popular.
*To Julie Georgiades, Emily Whipple, Jane Winston, Karen Whittier and Camille Johnson for all their help at the last minute.
*To Kathleen Keys for organizing the professional Development Credit through BSU.
*To the fabulous presenters, great workshops and great lessons that inspired us.
*To the donors to the silent auction.
*To the vendors and donors for all the goodies in the bags.
*To our keynote speaker Bonnie Rushlow for her inspiration and resource information.
*To outgoing President Joni Cashman and Secretary Anne Elmore, you two did a marvelous job.
*To continuing board members Keith Farnsworth and Estuardo Hiram Miranda, I am grateful to work with you both for another year.
*To Robin Gray and Jackie Nelson for volunteering to serve on the board as Secretary and President elect.
*To Shawn Phelps for managing the webpage.
*To all the teachers and students who attended. It was wonderful to see familiar and new faces.
See you in Twin Falls in 2010.
Sincerely,
Karen Fothergill, IAEA President
Congratulations to our Idaho Teachers of the Year! Betty Ervin will be the Idaho teacher of the year represented at NAEA!
We had a wonderful conference in Hailey at Wood River Middle School. Thank you's are in order!
*To Shaun Merrick & Chris Malmgren for sharing their space and for all their logistical help.
*To Cathy Mansell for scholastic art magazines -they were very popular.
*To Julie Georgiades, Emily Whipple, Jane Winston, Karen Whittier and Camille Johnson for all their help at the last minute.
*To Kathleen Keys for organizing the professional Development Credit through BSU.
*To the fabulous presenters, great workshops and great lessons that inspired us.
*To the donors to the silent auction.
*To the vendors and donors for all the goodies in the bags.
*To our keynote speaker Bonnie Rushlow for her inspiration and resource information.
*To outgoing President Joni Cashman and Secretary Anne Elmore, you two did a marvelous job.
*To continuing board members Keith Farnsworth and Estuardo Hiram Miranda, I am grateful to work with you both for another year.
*To Robin Gray and Jackie Nelson for volunteering to serve on the board as Secretary and President elect.
*To Shawn Phelps for managing the webpage.
*To all the teachers and students who attended. It was wonderful to see familiar and new faces.
See you in Twin Falls in 2010.
Sincerely,
Karen Fothergill, IAEA President
Congratulations to our Idaho Teachers of the Year! Betty Ervin will be the Idaho teacher of the year represented at NAEA!
| Idaho Art Educators of the year for 2009 |
2010 Will Bring Boise the Creative Access Center for the Arts
Idaho Parents Unlimited and the VSA arts of
Idaho affiliate have secured funding to establish the Creative Access Center for the arts. This new Center will provide a
comprehensive artist employment and training program.
The Creative Access Center for the Arts will house the VSA arts of Idaho programs, the resource library and parent services
staff of Idaho Parents Unlimited, a gallery, dance program, matting and framing business, and artist teaching and workshop
space. The Center, to be located in or adjacent to the downtown area of Boise, Idaho’s capital city, has the support of a
blend of public and private resources.
The $153,500 contract for start up and programming to VSA arts of Idaho is part of the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
(MIG). The Idaho State Independent Living Center is the designee for the Idaho MIG. This new effort was part of a
successful partnership application written into the supplemental funding available to the established MIG grantees this past
summer. With MIG priorities on employment of people with disabilities, the scope of this work is especially relevant in today’
s economy. The Center trainings, exhibits and cultural activities will support artists with disabilities in the niche industries and
small business of the arts.
The mission of VSA arts of Idaho is to empower and engage people with disabilities in the creative process through
opportunities, which are fully inclusive, educational and participatory. VSA Idaho creates opportunities by providing
professional training, workshops, developing state initiated projects and implementing successful national programs.
VSA arts of Idaho is a non-profit arts organization and extension of the National VSA arts, an affiliate of the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D. C. Established in 1984 in Pocatello, Idaho, VSA's initial offerings
were limited in scope and visibility. After relocating temporarily in Moscow, Idaho, VSA moved to the capital city, Boise, in
1993. Two years later, with the board reorganization and a new director in place, a revitalized VSA began to offer
programming designed to serve the needs of all Idahoans. Since 1995, VSA arts of Idaho has established itself as a viable
Idaho arts entity.
In 2002 the organization was folded into a larger non-profit group Idaho Parents Unlimited when the then VSA arts Executive
Director, Evelyn Mason, took the Director position with the larger Non-profit. This has proven to be a successful fit as these
two groups have similar goals. Idaho Parents Unlimited – supports, empowers, educates and advocates enhancing the quality
of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.
For more information, contact Evelyn Mason Idaho Parents Unlimited/VSA arts of Idaho Program at (208) 342-5884.
Idaho Parents Unlimited and the VSA arts of
Idaho affiliate have secured funding to establish the Creative Access Center for the arts. This new Center will provide a
comprehensive artist employment and training program.
The Creative Access Center for the Arts will house the VSA arts of Idaho programs, the resource library and parent services
staff of Idaho Parents Unlimited, a gallery, dance program, matting and framing business, and artist teaching and workshop
space. The Center, to be located in or adjacent to the downtown area of Boise, Idaho’s capital city, has the support of a
blend of public and private resources.
The $153,500 contract for start up and programming to VSA arts of Idaho is part of the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
(MIG). The Idaho State Independent Living Center is the designee for the Idaho MIG. This new effort was part of a
successful partnership application written into the supplemental funding available to the established MIG grantees this past
summer. With MIG priorities on employment of people with disabilities, the scope of this work is especially relevant in today’
s economy. The Center trainings, exhibits and cultural activities will support artists with disabilities in the niche industries and
small business of the arts.
The mission of VSA arts of Idaho is to empower and engage people with disabilities in the creative process through
opportunities, which are fully inclusive, educational and participatory. VSA Idaho creates opportunities by providing
professional training, workshops, developing state initiated projects and implementing successful national programs.
VSA arts of Idaho is a non-profit arts organization and extension of the National VSA arts, an affiliate of the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D. C. Established in 1984 in Pocatello, Idaho, VSA's initial offerings
were limited in scope and visibility. After relocating temporarily in Moscow, Idaho, VSA moved to the capital city, Boise, in
1993. Two years later, with the board reorganization and a new director in place, a revitalized VSA began to offer
programming designed to serve the needs of all Idahoans. Since 1995, VSA arts of Idaho has established itself as a viable
Idaho arts entity.
In 2002 the organization was folded into a larger non-profit group Idaho Parents Unlimited when the then VSA arts Executive
Director, Evelyn Mason, took the Director position with the larger Non-profit. This has proven to be a successful fit as these
two groups have similar goals. Idaho Parents Unlimited – supports, empowers, educates and advocates enhancing the quality
of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.
For more information, contact Evelyn Mason Idaho Parents Unlimited/VSA arts of Idaho Program at (208) 342-5884.
Nominate a deserving art teacher for the Governor’s Award for Support of Art Education Contact: Ruth Piispanen Arts Education Director Idaho Commission on the Arts 208-334-2119 ruth.piispanen@arts.idaho.gov |