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Ohio Art Education Announcements

Watch this video to learn about Summer Symposium: https://youtu.be/lJjoSNcz7OI
For more information on the 2021 Summer Symposium CLICK HERE.
Find out more about OAEA's 2021 Professional Development Conference - CLICK HERE

Welcome!

The Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators in Ohio. Members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators. OAEA’s mission is to build a community for visual art educators by promoting professional growth and leadership. 

OAEA functions as a  statewide service organization operated by an executive committee and leadership assembly, consisting of elected representatives from eight regions and seven divisions. These volunteers serve in a variety of capacities on the local, regional and state levels. Other members represent the Distinguished Fellows, Ohio Art Education Foundation, and Committee Chairs.
Have you heard of the American Rescue Plan?(ARP) or Elementary and Secondary School Relief fund?(ESSER)
No?
Well you should look into it! Millions of dollars have been allocated to the state for your school district to use for educational enrichment, especially for the arts. To see what your school has been allocated so far, click here.
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These funds can be used for many items that pertain to your art curriculum:
- Replace or recieve equipment and supplies.
- After school programs.
- Prevent staffing loss or add new staffing.
- Attending professional development or conferences that were lost due to COVID.
More information what funding can be used for can be found here, click here.

These funds will need to be allocated and used by the school quickly! I would suggest having a conversation with your administration about how YOU can utilize some of the funding for the arts.  Gather your arts teams and present your case for funding now!
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Matt Young
President

*ATTENTION MEMBERS*

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ONLINE ART TEACHERS Resources

We at OAEA understand these are unprecedented times in our profession. Now, more than ever, we need to unite together to share ideas and resources. Remember that you can reach out to us at any time for help. There are many social media sites offering suggestions with online lessons and learning, way too many for us to share here.

Congratulations to OAEF Governors Show Scholarship Winner Naomi Boyer and her teacher Nancy Boyer!
Naomi won a $700 scholarship to the University of Akron and her teacher Nancy Boyer won a $300 classroom grant.
Please check out their work at http://www.govart.org/

OAEA Online Store

Check out the new OAEA travel mugs and other gear available at our online store! 
CLICK HERE to go to the store and see what is available!

Kroger Community Rewards

Support the Ohio Art Education Foundation every time you swipe your Kroger Plus Card! When you sign up for the Community Rewards Program, Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchases to the charity of your choice. It couldn't be easier! Customers must annually renew their commitment to make the Ohio Art Education Foundation their charitable designee. Click the link below to sign up.
www.krogercommunityrewards.com

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