2005
MAAE:

• Hosted fourth H.E.+ ARTs Conference (Higher Education plus the Arts) at Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Jackson

• Met with legislators during MAC’s Day at the Capitol

• Supported advocacy activities and promoted arts education throughout year

• Nominated one school for "Creative Ticket School of Distinction Award" at the national level

• Developed and implemented a first-ever Arts Education Professional Development Track at the Mississippi Department of Education’s MEGA Conference in Biloxi, June 2005.

• Coordinated and presented six off-site professional development workshops during the 2005 Mega Conference

• Produced fifth annual Arts Education Awards Recognition program (eleven awards presented) during the 2005 Mega Conference

• Continued Take Part work in collaboration with Community Audit sites around the state and developed status of arts education survey

• Coordinated auditions and sponsored two students who attended 2005 Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute

• Had three members attend KCAAEN Leadership Conference, Washington, DC

• Had one member serve on National Leadership Committee, Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network (KCAAEN)

• Maintained MAAE website

• Added new members / published online newsletter

• Held three board meetings + annual membership meeting

• Helped facilitate MAC Whole Schools Institute

2004
MAAE:

• Hosted the H.E.+ARTs Conference (Higher Education plus the Arts) at Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Jackson

• Conducted training workshop for teachers on Visual and Performing Arts Framework, Jackson

• Coordinated and presented professional development workshops on the Visual and Performing Arts Framework, Tupelo, Jackson, Hattiesburg

• Received major grant (Take Part) to conduct community audits and research on status of arts education in Mississippi

• Held Town Meetings at 5 sites across state; conducted Community Audit at each location

• Coordinated auditions and nominated students for  National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute

• Nominated one school for "Creative Ticket School of Distinction Award" at the national level

• Focused on advocacy at MAC's Day at the Capitol

• Produced fourth annual Arts Education Awards Gala (ten awards presented) at Mississippi College

• Had four members attend KCAAEN Leadership Conference, Washington, DC

• Had member serve as Chair, National Governance Committee, Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network (KCAAEN)

• Participated in KCAAEN professional development survey

• Maintained MAAE website

• Added new members / published newsletter ArtsinPrint online

• Held two board meetings + annual membership meeting

• Focused on strategic planning and development at MAAE Board of Directors' Retreat

• Helped facilitate MAC Whole Schools Institute

2003
MAAE:

• Received 2003 Governor's Award for Arts Education and Advocacy

• Nominated three schools for "Creative Ticket School of Distinction Award" at the national level

• Presented "Alliance Alive" workshops on all arts disciplines at Delta State University and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

• Presented "Alliance Alive" workshops on multiple intelligences at University of Southern Mississippi and University of Mississippi

• Focused on advocacy at MAC's Day at the Capitol

• Produced third annual Arts Education Awards Gala (eleven awards presented) at Mississippi College

• Had four members attend KCAAEN Leadership Conference, Washington, DC

• Had member elected Chair, National Governance Committee, Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network (KCAAEN)

• Participated in KCAAEN professional development survey

• Maintained and enhanced MAAE website

• Added new members / Published a newsletter, ArtsinPrint

• Held three board meetings + annual membership meeting

• Focused on strategic planning and development at MAAE Board of Directors' Retreat

2002
MAAE:

• Produced on-site Alliance Alive Workshop on dance and visual art at Delta State University

• Produced NBPTS Orientation Workshop for music educators via distance learning at 7 sites around state

• Attended by invitation special State Arts Education Partnership meeting in Washington, DC

• Produced MAAE newsletter ArtsinPrint

• Selected to participate as one of 22 sites to conduct Community Audit project sponsored by Kennedy Center

• Produced Grant-Writing Workshop for arts educators via distance learning at 6 sites around state

• Encouraged legislative action on the arts through e-mail and direct mail

• Produced on-site Alliance Alive Workshop on 4 arts disciplines at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport

• Presented Schools of Excellence Awards at state level to Biloxi High School and Florence Middle School

• Nominated Florence Middle School for national Creative Ticket Award sponsored by Kennedy Center

• Identified and honored individuals for exemplary arts education and service at Arts Education Awards Gala

• Compiled and produced on-line Professional Development Directory for state arts educators for Summer 2002

• Regularly updated and maintained Alliance website

• Held 2 Board of Directors meetings and sessions on long-range planning

• Sponsored 1 student for  National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute

• Nominated and had elected 1 member to National Governance Committee for Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network

• Presented session on Community Audit on Capitol Hill during Kennedy Center Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, DC

• Organized and convened H.E.+ARTs Conference, Delta State University (Higher Education + the Arts)

• Helped facilitate MAC Whole Schools Institute

2001

• MAAE planned and convened  the H.E.+ARTs Conference (Higher Education plus the Arts)

• MAAE identified and honored individuals for exemplary arts education and service at the first-ever Arts Education Awards Gala (seven awards presented)

• MAAE posted two state-wide distance learning workshops, SmART Teacher Arts Integration Strategies, and Orientation to NBPTS certification for visual art & music teachers

• MAAE attended (by invitation) State Arts Partnership meeting: "Investigation of Strong State Partnerships," Washington, DC

• MAAE posted legislative alerts through broadcast e-mail messages and the website

2000

• MAAE hires professional lobbyist to promote arts education bills

• MAAE hosts two professional development distance learning workshops 

• Advocacy website created: www.msartsalliance.com

• MAAE published Professional Development Directory 

• MAAE assists MS Arts Commission in Whole Schools Institute 

1999

• MAAE hosted Arts Education Summit, a conference for higher education arts education partners to examine professional development and teacher education issues

1998

• MS school districts are required to teach K-8 visual art and music

• National Teleconference on the National Assessment of Education Progress hosted by MAAE at nine locations in Mississippi

1997

• Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education submits arts education funding legislation (no action taken)

• Research document Implementing the Mississippi Fine Arts Frameworks published and distributed

1996

• Mississippi Fine Arts Frameworks written and published 

1995

• Fine arts course requirement for high school graduation becomes state policy

1994

• National Standards for Arts Education Published

• Mississippi Department of Education hires Fine Arts Specialist

• Mailed information regarding Mississippi Senate Resolution declaring the 1993-94 school year the “Year of Music and Arts Education in Mississippi”
• Gained active status with the Kennedy Center for Arts Education Network (KCAAEN)

1989-1992

• Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) revitalized and reorganized; began advocacy work and programs; Board of Directors appointed; refined and ratified bylaws; applied for and received nonprofit status from IRS; hired a part-time administrator.

• Resolution to incorporate adopted by the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education, August 24, 1978.

• Charter of Incorporation of the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education approved April 4, 1979, by the State of Mississippi.

• Constitution and Bylaws adopted by Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education January 19, 1974, in the offices of the Mississippi Arts Commission, Jackson, Mississippi.