Arts Online newsletter

Week of April 1, 2024

This issue has the facts and sources to inform you to build your advocacy and opinions across the board, from arts and culture research and reporting– 

to legislative actions and appropriations. 

Photo: Students getting their lunch at a primary school by Amanda Mills/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Saturday, April 6, 2024

OAEA (Ohio Arts Education Association) ANNUAL STATEHOUSE STUDENT EXHIBITION

Columbus, More info to follow and HERE.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

OHIO GOVERNOR'S YOUTH ART EXHIBITION Ceremony

Columbus, Details HERE.

Fri. - Sun., April 26-28, 2024

OHIODANCE FESTIVAL

Columbus, Details HERE.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Wed.-Thur., May 15-16, 2024

OAC (Ohio Arts Council)

ARTS IMPACT OHIO 2024 CONFERENCE

Toledo. Details HERE.

Wed.-Thur., June 5-6, 2024

DESTINATION ARTS INTEGRATION

OKCC/OTAR

Mansfield. Save the dates!

More info and registration HERE.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Ohio Alliance for Arts Education

50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION

Wooster. Save the date!

DESTINATION ARTS INTEGRATION 2024

Reserve your spot, reserve your room, reserve your two days of community, connection, inspiration and useful arts integration modes and methods. View attendee quotes and images from last year!

ARTS – FYI

Image Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA), 2021; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, National Endowment for the Arts. B = billions

The Data says it best and consistently: the arts and culture sector contributes significantly to the U.S. Economy!

• NEA highlights data that include evidence that arts and culture sectors boost U.S. economic values.

• National Association of State Arts Agencies (NASSA) report affirms that arts & creativity drive economies and resilience

• Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $344K in grants

• Athens (OH) International Film and Video Festival features "Our Ohio", high school documentary film project.

• ESC of Central Ohio is hosting its "2024 Summer Literacy Institute" this June. Sessions include literacy in the arts, equity, and early childhood education

THE ARTS IN OUR LIVES!

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE

Photo: Students getting their lunch at a primary school by Amanda Mills/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The DEW has posted comprehensive information and available times for questions about the Science of Reading (SoR) a.k.a. ReadOhio on their website

• Teacher stipends, licensures and pathways to fulfill SoR requirements

• Sources to answer your curiosities

OHIO 135th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

3-in-1 NEWS: General Assembly, U.S. Department of Education and our Arts Online, Education News Brief

• Public Expression and Student Choice Grant bills introduced last week

• FY 2024 appropriations chart shows where arts education funds are going

• SBOE move, DeWine's new appointments, Appalachian Children Coalition, cost of school meals, shoot houses to train armed staff

STAY INFORMED!

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Please join or renew your membership online now HERE.

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Arts On Line Newsletter (AOL) is published weekly by the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education to keep you informed. We research, report and distill information affecting the arts, education, policy, research, and community arts and professional development opportunities. AOL is made possible with support from the Ohio Music Education Association, Ohio Art Education Association, Ohio Thespians, OhioDance, and the Ohio Arts Council. 

It is written by Joan Platz, OAAE's Research and Information Coordinator.