About the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education
About the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education
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What? The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, (MAAE) - also referred to as "the Alliance" - is comprised of individuals and organizations passionate about the the arts and arts education. They recognize the positive impact of engagement in the arts, and recognize the efficacy of coalition. By uniting with others to support and promote arts education, we can realize the vision: that all Missouri students will enjoy the benefits of a high-quality arts education.
Who? Our allies include a number of statewide arts education organizations, educators, artists, private citizens, and businesses who support our mission. MAAE's allies share the belief that all of Missouri's students deserve a high quality education that incorporates all the arts at every level.
The Board of Directors meets three times per year and is comprised of four elected officers, and representatives from a variety of arts disciplines working with student at age levels PreK-collegiate level. MAAE's Executive Committee meets monthly and works closely with MAAE's executive director and other staff to oversee the operational aspects of MAAE and to ensure MAAE's continued high quality programming.
Why? A comprehensive and rigorous standards-based, high quality arts education benefits each student individually, helping them develop skills not only in communication and the sharing of their art with others, but also develops skills which contribute to healthier, happier and more productive citizens. Arts Education heightens creativity, collaboration, cooperation and leadership skills for students.
In short, involvement in the arts leads to student success; Student success = a brighter tomorrow for Missouri.
How? To help Missouri's students achieve their potential, Alliance programming supports, promotes and advocates for arts education.
Professional Learningin Arts IntegrationUMSL Grand Seminar
Supports arts education, and the professional learning of arts educators
Missouri's Arts Educators must be highly skilled artists and educators. To help arts educators develop, and refine their skills, the Alliance
Seeks funding support for ongoing professional development through sponsorship at arts education conferences of clinicians and presenters
Sponsors professional learning networks in Arts Across the Curriculum and other issues related to Fine Arts Education
Commissions research in arts education
Shares resources and information to support local work in arts education
All-state Festival Choir performs at the Capitolin Jefferson City.
Promotes arts education, and celebrates students' success
Helps disseminate information from community arts education allies from outside the schools to enrich and enhance instructional programming
Provides financial support for state-wide initiatives which recognize students excellence such as all-state ensembles, and statewide arts exhibits
Celebrates excellence in arts education through our awards programs and contests
Meet and Greet with Student Artists Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibit
Advocates for arts education
Educates the public and decision-makers about sound education policy, and the powerful impact that arts education has on Missouri's students
Engages with constituent groups and policy makers in regard to legislation or policy and its impact on arts education
Sponsors student-centered advocacy initiatives which include Fine Arts Education Day, Show-Me Arts Student Arts Advocacy Training Summit, and the Senate Student Fine Arts Exhibition
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A little history about the Alliance...
Originally formed as a part of a Kennedy Center Nationwide initiative to establish an organization in every state which would bring together various arts education organizations and other arts entities, the Missouri Alliance was formed in the 1990's. When funding challenges prompted a period of limited activity, the 501(c)3 status was maintained by a generous and visionary benefactor. After a hiatus of several years, and thanks to generous financial support from the Missouri Arts Council and the Francis Family Foundation, MAAE reemerged with a vision to support high quality arts education to all Missourians.
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