Saluting MAAE Allies!

We appreciate all you do to help Missouri students succeed!

Missouri's Arts Educators work tirelessly to support students and their learning, and we thank you for all you do!  As a non-profit service organization strengthening arts education in Missouri, MAAE is here to help you and your students succeed!  Explore MAAE's website to learn more. Thanks again for your efforts to support Missouri's art students! Feel free to reach out if there are ways we can serve.  - Phyllis Pasley - executive director director@moaae.org

Join in any of our free online interactive
professional learning opportunities

Nominations welcome for our MAAE awards program, honoring teachers, administrators, districts and arts champions.

Nominations deadline extended 2/15/25!

Submit a still image depicting performances or other student works of art for the 2026 Exhibit. (submission deadline is 1/31/25.)

So Grateful for our Partnership!

Working to build positive relationships with Missouri Senators, MAAE collaborates with MAEA in sponsoring the annual Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit Project. With dedicated leadership from Chair Vicki Bean, this program is one of the most effective relationship-building pieces of arts education advocacy work in which we currently engage. 

Submit up to 20 digital images before 1/31/25. Thanks for participating!

NOW K-12 Arts Education Data Project interactive data dashboard which shares enrollment data for Missouri students involved in K-12 fine arts classes. This collaboration between MAAE, Missouri Arts Council and DESE along with Quadrant Research is welcome news to help monitor access to fine arts education. Check it out! 

As with any new data display tool, we anticipate that there may be errors or omissions. If you have any questions or concerns about the data displayed for your district please contact: fineartsdata@dese.mo.gov.

MAAE’s Dance Education Committee needs YOU!
With the dissolution of the Missouri Dance Organization, MAAE has formed a Dance Education Committee to ensure Dance Education still has a seat at the arts education table. The Committee will meet ONE TIME ANNUALLY to elect a representative to the MAAE Board and Executive Committee, and will help guide MAAE in its efforts to support Dance in Missouri.  Also  – Please encourage others to join this committee. FREE!

Learn more

MAAE is assisting several collaborative partners to raise $25,000 to ship donated items including 20 refurbished acoustic pianos to Bukalasa Seminary in Uganda. Partners include Jackson Pianos, Creative Cities, KC, Baraza Cultural Center. Donate Learn more on youtu.be



 For information email: ace@moaae.org.

Seeking School Partners for customized on-site professional learning in arts integration, through MAAE’s Arts Centered Education (ACE) Program at no cost to the school. ACE teaching artists work with teachers in any subject and at any grade level; either the whole school or a smaller cadre of educators. Help us get connected to schools near you!

Funding support from the Missouri Arts Council.    

SEEKING SHORT (0:30-1:00) VIDEOS
Help us show others that the arts education happens in the process - and by the students. Send via email to info@moaae.org.

inspiration video #1 - Shook Elem. Marshfield

inspiration video #2 - Webb City Jr. High