Ally Update - 9/11/2025
Ally Update - 9/11/2025
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Join us in Jefferson City April 6-11, 2026
FINE ARTS EDUCATION WEEK
MONDAY - April 6 - Write your Legislators Day! Share good news underscoring the benefits of student involvement in arts education.
TUESDAY - April 7 - Capitol Concert Celebrating the work of arts educators who work in private studios with student piano performances in the Capitol rotunda.
WEDNESDAY - April 8 - Show Me Arts Summit Student Civics Learning experiences engaging student voices in support of arts education in Missouri. Learn more.
THURSDAY - April 9 - Fine Arts Education Day Celebrating the value of arts education and student artists through exhibitions, performances, demonstrations and awards. Learn more.
FRIDAY - April 10 - Dulcimer Workshop for Missouri School Teachers Hands-on workshop helping music educators to incorporate dulcimer into their instructional practice.10:30-3pm.
FRIDAY - April 10 - Celebration Summit Join us for an evening of celebration in support of the work of MAAE.
SATURDAY - April 11 - Dulcimer Day at the Capitol Free Public Dulcimer Stage Concerts, United Jam Session and opportunities for networking. 9am-2:30pm. Learn more.
Program Assistants and Volunteers Sought.
email advocacy@moaae.org
Through our ELEVATE Professional Learning community, we offer free, live streaming, and collaborative Professional Development workshops.
You can earn a PD certificate, as well as Graduate Credit through Lindenwood University for attending our workshops!
Welcoming new
MAAE staff
Fine Arts Education Day Coordinator
Kristen Englehart (Patton, MO)
Awards and Contest
Coordinator
Rachel Johnson (St. Louis, MO)
Regional Arts Education Collaborative Efforts in St. Louis
Seating is limited to 50. Register today!
R.S.V.P. for this St. Louis event by 6/5/26.
MAAE's research indicates that there is a need and a desire to connect arts educators, non-profits, arts makers and other local organizations and businesses for increasing access to resources and professional learning opportunities.
MAAE will work with local partners to plan and implement regional networking events across the state.
Questions: contact director@moaae.org.
TAB workshop Success!
More than 40 educators joined presenters Kari Shepker-Mueller, Abby Birhanu, and Elizabeth Williams for a two-day learning experience exploring on June 4-5 "Teaching for Artstic Behavor (TAB) pedagogy and choice-based teaching. Participants gained practical tools, connected with resources and a supportive community dedicated to helping empower artists to reach their individual potential.
Plans are underway for the June 2026 workshop. For more information reach out to TAB@moaae.org.
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 leverage the arts toward students success and get connected to schools near you!
Funding support from the Missouri Arts Council.
Special thanks to all who answered our calls to action throughout the legislative season in 2025!
email advocacy@moaae.org to stay informed.
CELEBRATING
Funding for Missouri Academies in 2026 - with expanded student enrollment for Fine Arts
Maintenance of Missouri Arts Council Funding at $10.1M
Full Funding of the Foundation Formula
Thank you to Kyna Iman and Dr. Melissa Cooper for your efforts!
Want more information about MAAE's advocacy efforts? contact advocacy@moaae.org.
Performances, exhibits, SMArts Training, Gala, Meetings with legislators.
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit 2025
Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Senate Student Arts Exhibit Honorees
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Congratulations to our 2025 Senate Student Arts Exhibit Honorees
Tap to View
Ember Walworth, Gr. 4, Sappington Elementary, Amy Ahmed, selected by Senator Doug Beck, SD01
Milo Nichols, Gr. 12, Francis Howell Central HS, Michelle McCune, selected by Senator Nick Schroer, SD02
Kaylynn Gilbert, Gr. 12, North County Senior HS, Cameron Queen, selected by Senator Mike Henderson , SD03
Kat Walker, Gr. 11, Clayton HS, Kami Chavarin, selected by Senator Karla May, SD04
Damya Davis, Gr. 8, Madison Therapeutic School, St. Louis Public Schools, Shawn Trent, selected by Senator Steve Roberts, SD05
Gage Tournear, Gr. 10, School of the Osage, Tiffany Caldwell, selected by Senator Mike Bernskoetter, SD06
Maria Reynoso, Gr. 12, East HS, Morgan Cravens, selected by Senator Patty Lewis , SD07
Aubree Cubley, Gr. 11, Summit Christian Academy, Jana Evans, selected by Senator Mike Cierpiot, SD08
Malachi Walker, Gr. 10, Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts, Bonnye Brown, selected by Senator Barbara Ann Washington, SD09
Kali Moss, Gr. 11, Troy Buchanan HS, Abigail Byington, selected by Senator Travis Fitzwater, SD10
Sophia Barlag, Gr. 12, Independence Art And Technology School, Karen Campbell, selected by Senator Joe Nicola , SD11
Eve Townsend, Gr. 12, Lathrop HS, Jessica Petty, selected by Senator Rusty Black, SD12
Ka'Mina Peppers, Gr. 1, Lawson Elem., Denise Curtis, selected by Senator Angela Mosley, SD13
Lena Williams, Gr. 10, STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkley, Kelly Eggers, selected by Senator Brian Williams, SD14
Luke Hinton, Gr. 11, Lafayette HS, Lauren Sakowski, selected by Senator David Gregory , SD15
Nikki Rubino, Gr. 11, Lebanon HS, Elizabeth Barker, selected by Senator Justin Brown, SD16
Kali Sun, Gr. 12, Staley HS, Chelle Cox, selected by Senator Maggie Nurrenbern , SD17
Stormy Lewis, Gr. 12, Hannibal HS, James Zimmerman, selected by Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, SD18
Noah Huff, Gr. 12, Hickman HS, Traci Bolda, selected by Senator Stephen Webber , SD19
Katie Shields, Gr. 12, Lamar HS, Candy Hill, selected by Senator Curtis Trent, SD20
Harlei Kammerich, Gr. 12, Pilot Grove HS, Macie Edwards, selected by Senator Kurtis Gregory , SD21
Macey Crostic, Gr. 4, House Springs Elem., Michelle Howard, selected by Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman, SD22
Nathan Unger, Gr. 4, Francis Howell Fairmount Elem., Dr. Heidi Styrk, selected by Senator Adam Schnelting , SD23
Dawson Braden, Gr. 12, Ladue HS, Christine Warner, selected by Senator Tracy McCreery, SD24
Ellie Furlow, Gr. 11, Kennett HS, Joni Boone, selected by Senator Jason Bean, SD25
Ella Heisel, Gr. 12, Eureka HS, Kristina Welch, selected by Senator Ben Brown, SD26
Jaedyn Hethcote, Gr. 12, Cape Girardeau Central HS, Jon Daniels, selected by Senator Jamie Burger , SD27
Madalyn Fox, Gr. 9, Smith Cotton HS, Rachel Ramirez, selected by Senator Sandy Crawford, SD28
Ashton Watson, Gr. 6, Inman Intermediate, Brooke Rowe, selected by Senator Mike Moon, SD29
Mia Whitney, Gr. 11, Glendale HS, Jessica Blackburn, selected by Senator Lincoln Hough, SD30
Adalyn Stevick, Gr. 8, Raymore Peculiar South Middle School, Rachel McClain, selected by Senator Rick Brattin, SD31
Bow Smith, Gr. 8, Carl Junction Jr. HS, Whitney Bucher, selected by Senator Jill Carter, SD32
Lyla Wood, Gr. 4, Willow Springs Elem., Tiffany Green, selected by Senator Brad Hudson , SD33
Andrea Garcia, Gr. 12, Park Hill South HS, Heather Sulzen, selected by Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, SD34
Announcing 2025 MAAE Awards and Contest Winners
Announcing 2025 MAAE Awards and Contest Winners
Awards and Contest Winners
Fine Arts Ambassador
Lily Pattison
10th Grade (Sophomore)Springfield Catholic High SchoolSpringfield, MO, 65810 Elaine Jones: Visual Art EducatorLeah Alrutz (Acappella)
Fine Arts Ambassador
Amelie Lock
10th Grade (Sophomore)Ladue Horton Watkins High SchoolSaint Louis, MO 63124Ruth Grollman (Choir)
Content CreationLyla Miers
5th GradeHouse Springs Elementary - House Springs, MO 63051Michelle Howard: Visual Art Educator
5th GradeHouse Springs Elementary - House Springs, MO 63051Michelle Howard: Visual Art Educator
Essay Contest
Kiley Arnold
3rd GradeHouse Springs Elementary - House Springs, MO 63051Michelle Howard: Visual Art Educator
Essay Contest
Alyssa Gosche
11th Grade (Junior) Rolla High School - Rolla, MO 65401Connie Shoemaker: Visual Art Educator
Government Advocate for Arts Education
Barbara Jean Schrader
Board President: Jack S. Isgur FoundationBoard Member: Sedalia School DistrictRetired Music Educator - Sedalia, MO 65301
Creativity and Innovation in Teaching
Mark Anderson
Visual Arts EducatorDistrict Art Education CoordinatorNorth Kansas City Middle School - Kansas City, MO 64116
fall_2019_museum_magazine - Phyllis Pasley.pdfArts Education Community Champion
Museum of Art and Archaeology
Dan Eck, DirectorJulie Chatman, Museum EducatorColumbia MO 65211
Administrator of the Year
Casey Olearnick
Assistant Principal - Fort Zumwalt North SchoolO’Fallon, MO 63366Congratulations to all!
1,800 pieces of student artwork were submitted representing all 34 Missouri State Senate Districts.
The Senate exhibit is housed on the lowest level of the Capitol Building in Jefferson City in the corridor for the Senate Parking garage.
Check out the Arts Education Data Project interactive data dashboard which shares enrollment data for Missouri students involved in K-12 fine arts classes. Questions or concerns contact: fineartsdata@dese.mo.gov.
MAAE’s Dance Ed Committee
Click to join and encourage others to join. FREE!
NEXT MEETING - OCTOBER 15, 2025
11:00am-noon via zoom.
Arts Educators:
SEEKING SHORT (0:30-1:00) VIDEOS
Help us show others that the arts education happens as students engage in a creative process. Send via email to info@moaae.org.
inspiration video #1 - Shook Elem. Marshfield
inspiration video #2 - Webb City Jr. High
Learn more about the "Melodies of Change" program on youtu.be
Learn more about MAAE's efforts to assist in raising $25,000 to ship 20 refurbished acoustic pianos (and other items) to Bukalasa Seminary in Uganda. Partners include Jackson Pianos, Creative Cities, KC, Baraza Cultural Center.
UPDATE! The container filled with pianos, equipment, materials, books, and supplies has arrived at Bukalasa Seminary! See the latest video update here.
Endorse MAAE's statement of artistic freedom as an individual or as an organization. Learn more.
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