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2005
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
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
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
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
Hosted two state-wide distance learning workshops
Presented a workshop at the KCAAEN meeting in Washington, D.C.
Participated in Arts Day at the MS Capitol
Upgraded the MAAE website
Created a new membership brochure
Published a newsletter, ArtsinPrint
Posted legislative alerts through broadcast e-mail messages and website
Hosted the H.E.+ARTs Conference (Higher Education plus the Arts)
Produced the first-ever Arts Education Awards Gala (seven awards presented)
Distributed Professional Development Directory to state-wide constituents
Added new members
Held three board meetings plus a board retreat
2000
Helped facilitate MAC Whole Schools Institute
Submitted nomination for Governor’s 2000 Awards and for KCAAEN/National School Board Award
Participated in and assisted with MAC Economic Impact Study
Collaborated with Starkville High School on presentation gala to celebrate receiving KC "Creative Ticket Award"
Held Board of Directors Retreat for long-range planning
Coordinated auditions and had 2 students selected for National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
Compiled and produced Professional Development Directory for all state arts educators for Summer 2000
Developed and launched MAAE website: www.msartsalliance.com
Partnered with MAC for Day at the Capitol to advocate importance of the arts to the state’s economy
Hired lobbyist for arts advocacy during 2000 legislative session
Organized and hosted 2 distance learning workshops (grant-writing and NBPTS) at 5 sites around the state.
Participated in "Animating Communities through the Arts" Conference, Biloxi, MS
Produced Smart Teacher Workshop on arts integration via distance learning media
Presented session on Professional Development via Distance Learning Technology at Kennedy Center Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Produced NBPTS Orientation Workshop for music and visual arts via distance learning media
Issues and Advocacy presentation at Mississippi Association of Community Arts (MACA) conference
Participated in Whole Schools Project Summer Institute, Jackson, MS
1999
Town Meeting speakers advocated funding for arts to Senate Education Committee
Hosted NAEP Teleconference statewide at nine different sites
Partnered with MDOE and MAC in an Administrators’ Forum for purpose of producing policy handbook for school administrators
Supported partnership project, MAC Summer Institute, for training teams of teachers and principals on arts education
Sponsored Arts Education Summit for higher education arts deans, chairs, teachers
Coordinated auditions and had four students selected for National Symphony Orchestra Summer Institute
Proposed and had accepted a candidate for National Symphony Orchestra Teacher Fellowship
Presented “Schools of Excellence” Awards to Hattiesburg and Starkville Public School Districts
Sponsored Hattiesburg and Starkville High Schools for “Creative Ticket National School of Distinction” awards (John F. Kennedy Center). Starkville received one of only five awards presented nationwide.
Nominated Starkville School Board for Kennedy Center/National School Board Association Award
1998
Sponsored GOALS 2000 workshops in three locations to encourage arts education inclusion in grants
Offered technical assistance to school districts writing arts education grants
Developed report card on arts education in each school district
Co-sponsored Central Art Project
Funded project to collect data for inclusion in publication “The Vigor of Arts Education in Mississippi”
1997
Collaborated with MDOE to promote Summer Arts Institute (LITA)
Introduced a bill in the 1997 legislative session for funding for arts education in a phased in sequential manner
Targeted specific groups to collaborate in advocacy effort for the bill’s introduction and vote
Collaborated with Goals 2000 Leadership Committee to produce a survey on arts education
Held seven “Conversations” on arts education throughout the state
Research document Implementing the Mississippi Fine Arts Frameworks published and distributed
 
1996
Received funding from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (KC) for production of a short video showcasing exemplary arts programs in MS; collaborated with MAC to develop video
Worked with consultant to produce a resource packet to assist in advocacy efforts
Held a two-day Board of Directors retreat which included advocacy and legislative training
Developed a legislative phone tree and legislative packet for members
Sponsored, supported and participated in 1996 Arts Convention at USM
1995
Clarified long-range goals and developed strategies to achieve; defined the role of the board member by developing committees
Co-sponsored the 1995 Convention on Arts Education
Executive Director Nelle Elam was appointed to the Goals 2000 S.T.E.P. Board
1994
Board held long-range planning retreat
Planned, as co-sponsor with Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC), for a convention on arts education
Advocated for the hiring of an arts education coordinator at the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE)
Participated in speakers’ network sponsored by MAC
1993
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.
1979
Resolution to incorporate adopted by the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Educaton, August 24, 1978.
Charter of Incorporation of the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education approved April 4, 1979, by the State of Mississippi.
 
1974
Constitution and Bylaws adopted by Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education January 19, 1974, in the offices of the Mississippi Arts Commission, Jackson, Mississippi.

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