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The search is on for a Colorado School District to nominate for Kennedy Center Arts Award!

Each year the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts in Education Network (KCAAEN) and NSBA recognize one school board for outstanding support of the arts in education. KCAAEN and NSBA are looking for school districts that have incorporated the arts into local educational reform efforts by including the consideration of the national standards for arts education, th… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on October 28, 2009 at 10:05am — No Comments

Best Practices in Visual Art Education by Cheri Isgreen

The following are exerpts from the report Best Practices in Visual Art Education by Cheri Green, In Collaboration with Connie Stewart This paper reports a synthesis of the discussion held on 09 May 2009 among twenty-one visual art educators who convened at the Denver Art Museum and continued discussions via email about promising practices for visual art teachers.1 The goal of the discussion and this paper is to demonstrate the alignment of best practices in visual art education w… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on October 26, 2009 at 10:26am — No Comments

Think 360 Artist Spotlight: Jane Page (Theatre)

Think 360 Artist Spotlight: Jane Page (Theatre) The seed for theatre was planted in Jane Page at an early age. When Jane was in second grade in Wichita, Kansas, her teacher introduced her to what would soon grow into a love for theatre. “Our classroom was alive with energy and everything turned into a play,” says Jane. “Miss Shir… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on October 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Think 360 Affiliate, Young Audiences Arts for Learning is pleased to announce the launch of its first blog, Arts for Learning

Young Audiences Arts for Learning is pleased to announce the launch of its first blog, Arts for Learning: Connecting the Arts with Literacy, Learning and Life, on Thursday, October 1st, 2009. http://artsforlearning.wordpress.com The idea for the Arts for Learning blog emerged during discussions with freelance education writer Susan Shafer about how to stimulate productive attention to important issues at the intersection of arts… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on October 1, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

2nd Annual Kids Photo Week announced for the first week of October

kidsphotoweekFINAL (2).pdf Denver, CO- October 1-7, 2009 - In 2008, Governor Bill Ritter proclaimed the first week of October as Kids Photography Week on behalf of Working with Artists. This second annu… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 29, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Opportunity for students to showcase artwork for CDE's "Living Museum"

SHOWCASE STUDENT ARTWORK! The Colorado Department of Education is pleased to announce its First Art Call-Out To encourage and showcase student creativity and imagination as a strategy for educational success, the halls of the Colorado Department of Education’s main building at 201 E. Colfax and the agency’s Web site will become… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 17, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Arts in Action: VSA Arts International Young Soloists Award - call for entries

Announcing the 2010 VSA arts International Young Soloists Award Call for Entries Since 1984, the VSA arts International Young Soloists Program has been seeking to identify talented musicians who have a disability. The VSA arts International Young Soloists Award is given annually to four outstanding musicians, two from the United States and two from the international arena. The award provides an opportunity for these emerging musicians to each earn a $5,000 award and a performance in Washi… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 15, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

Migrant students get a taste of college life

Summer Migrant Institute offers Think 360 Arts workshops, networking and more opportunities More than 80 Colorado high school students from migrant families completed the annual Summer Migrant Youth Leadership Institute July 26-31 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. The purpose of the Institute was to help migrant students develop confidence and build leadership and teambuilding skills, while networking and finding scholarships. During the six-day event, participants got a ta… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 10, 2009 at 11:54am — No Comments

21st Annual Aesthetic Education Institute returns June 15-23, 2010

Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado offers teachers inspiration, curriculum and credit Looking for a dynamic professional development opportunity next summer? Think 360 Arts, a statewide arts education organization, is announcing the dates for the 21st annual Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado. AEIC is a seven-day institute conducted in partnership with Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver that empowers educators of any discipline to integrate the arts… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 10, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

Multi-talented Gwylym Cano delivers play, films to audiences

http://www.northdenvertribune.com/2009/08/multi-talented-gwylym-cano-delivers-play-films-to-audiences Full text from story: by Judith Reese | NORTH DENVER – The man under… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 3, 2009 at 12:40pm — No Comments

‘Thriller’ dance classes taught by DanzArtz to benefit Think 360

Vicky Fields Dance and DanzArtz Studios Offer “Thriller” Classes For “Zombie Dancers” Of All Ages Who Will Perform in Downtown Denver on Halloween ***************************************** 21st-century dance studio designed by dancers, for dancers, offers affordable group classes to learn Thriller c… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on September 1, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Call for Entry: Student Artwork Exhibition at U.S. Dept of Education in Washington D.C.

Call For Entry The State of Colorado announces a call for student artwork for exhibition May 2010 at the US Dept of ED headquarters in Washington, DC. Opening reception: May 4 at 11 AM. All Colorado teachers are invited to submit up to 5 digital images per school of student artwork for jury. Please submit only 2D artwork for consideration; no ceramic or other fragile media will be accepted. Unframed artwork must be no larger than 18” X 24”. Accepted artwork must be matted, not framed, ac… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on August 25, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Youth tackle local graffiti problems in Think 360 Arts program

Students collaborate with local artists to create public artwork at two Denver Public Library branches Think 360 Arts and Denver Public Libraries are teaming up with more than 30 local youth to create permanent pieces of artwork at two library branches in Denver- the Pauline Robinson Branch Library in Park Hill and the Athmar Branch Library in the Athmar Park Neighborhood. The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) is funding the project through a $6,750 grant from Denver’s Urban Arts… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on August 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

POSITION FILLED Job Opening: Education Director at Think 360 Arts

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED Job Title: Director of Education Date: July 23, 2009 The Director of Education is responsible for directing and executing professional development programs and related activities. The incumbent sets goals, monitors work and evaluates results to ensure objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization. ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION Think 360 Arts’ mission is to lead Colorado in… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on August 6, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Whole Foods Market to host a free “Back to School Bash” for kids and families featuring Think 360 Arts storytellers

DENVER, Colo., August 6, 2009 – Whole Foods Market in Washington Park (1111 S. Washington Street, Denver, CO 80210) invites children and families to join them for a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 15th from 11 AM – 1 PM, according to store spokesperson Heather Larrabee. “We have partnered with a number of community agencies to create a fun event for kids while providing resources to parents and families,” says store team leader, Tony Nemeth. Representatives from Denver Par… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on August 6, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

The important role of the arts in improving students’ achievement

A growing body of research points to the important role of the arts in improving students’ achievement and preparing them for an economy that demands creative solutions to challenging problems. There is also evidence that the arts in education can increase students’ engagement in learning as well as their social and civic development. Studies over the past several years have found that the arts – whether as part of the curriculum or as supplemental programs – can have the following benefits:… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on July 14, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

Survey: Teachers overwhelmingly support arts education

Eye on Curriculum Survey: Teachers overwhelmingly support arts education Educators in 22 Pennsylvania districts strongly support arts education, saying most of their students have displayed artwork or performed for the community, but fewer than half those educators are working with other teachers to integrate art into their lesson plans, according to a survey from a community arts council. Teachers such as Scott Cole, whose fifth-graders create comic books in his class, sa… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on June 9, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Arts appear to play role in brain development

ARTS APPEAR TO PLAY IN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Classes can change brain and the way people think By Liz Bowie | liz.bowie@baltsun.com May 18, 2009 For years, school systems across the nation dropped the arts to concentrate on getting struggling students to pass tests in reading and math. Yet now, a growing body of brain research suggests that teaching the arts may be good for students across all disciplines. Scientists are now looking at, for instance, whether students at an arts high… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on May 20, 2009 at 3:01pm — No Comments

20th ANNUAL AESTHETIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE RETURNS JUNE 16-24

20th ANNUAL AESTHETIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE RETURNS JUNE 16-24 Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado offers teachers inspiration, curriculum and credit Looking for a dynamic professional development opportunity this summer? Think 360 Arts, a statewide arts education organization, is now accepting applications for the 20th annual Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado. AEIC is a seven-day institute conducted in partnership with Morgridge College of Education at the University… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on May 19, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Seeking volunteers for Arts Festival (May 22-25)

Think 360 Arts is seeking volunteers for the Downtown Denver Arts Festival over Memorial Day weekend. It's a fun event and a great way to support arts and culture in Colorado. Details are below. Please email Dina at dinac@think360arts.org if you have any questions or to submit your availability (days, morning/afternoon). WHAT: The Downtown Denver Arts Festival showcases more than 100 Colorado artists and will take place May 22 – 25, 2009 at the Denver Pavilions (www.downtowndenverartsfes… Continue

Added by Think 360 Arts Staff on April 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

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