http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/category/text/f_textDisplayResourceType/Announcements/sortby/added/order/desc Search results for "" at ArtsConnectEd.org http://www.artsconnected.org/images/favicon.png http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/category/text/f_textDisplayResourceType/Announcements/sortby/added/order/desc 16 16 33 20 20 http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/142443/giving-thanks-for-educators-in-the-artsconnected-community Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Giving Thanks for Educators in the ArtsConnectEd Community<br /></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Walker Art Center</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>11/11/2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>Walker Art Center</td> </tr> </table><br/><p><strong>During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, educators receive free admission to the Walker galleries by participating in an activity.</strong> Details below:</p> <p>“What artworks connect to themes of giving thanks and fellowship?” Using ArtsConnectEd’s tools to respond to this question, we published an Art Collector Set, “<a href="/resource/142414/1/asking-art-giving-thanks" target="_blank">Asking Art: Giving Thanks</a>.” And now <em>to thank you</em>, educators in the ArtsConnectEd community, we invite you to visit the Walker over the Thanksgiving weekend and join us in “asking art.” Here's how:</p> <p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use ArtsConnectEd’s <a href="/resource/list#query=%28optional%29&amp;f_InstitutionTitle=All%20Institutions&amp;d_InstructionalMethod=All&amp;d_Grade=All&amp;w_HasThumbnailMedia=on&amp;w_DisplayResourceType=All&amp;w_Culture=All&amp;w_DisplayCreator=&amp;f_avDisplayCreator=&amp;combosort=title_asc&amp;sortby=relevance&amp;order=desc&amp;perpage=2" target="_blank">Art Finder</a> to ask: “What artwork resonates with giving thanks, fellowship, or other Thanksgiving themes?” Print your selection using its “Printable View.”<br /> 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On your printout, write a brief statement expressing your thoughts. Include your name and e-mail address. (Your contact information will not be shared.)<br /> 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit the Walker (November 25–27) to exchange your paper for one free adult admission.</p> <p>Please contact info@artsconnected.org with questions or for more information.</p> <p>We’ll continue to “ask art” more questions about the lives we live, so look for more Asking Art Sets as we move through the academic year.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/142443/giving-thanks-for-educators-in-the-artsconnected-community During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, educators receive free admission to the Walker galleries by participating in an activity. Details below: “What artworks connect to themes of giving thanks and fellowship?” Using ArtsConnectEd’s tools to respond to this question, we published an Art Collector Set, “Asking Art: Giving Thanks.” And now to thank you, educators in the ArtsConnectEd community, we invite you to visit the Walker over the Thanksgiving weekend and join us in “asking art.” Here's how: 1.    Use ArtsConnectEd’s Art Finder to ask: “What artwork resonates with giving thanks, fellowship, or other Thanksgiving themes?” Print your selection using its “Printable View.” 2.    On your printout, write a brief statement expressing your thoughts. Include your name and e-mail address. (Your contact information will not be shared.) 3.    Visit the Walker (November 25–27) to exchange your paper for one free adult admission. Please contact info@artsconnected.org with questions or for more information. We’ll continue to “ask art” more questions about the lives we live, so look for more Asking Art Sets as we move through the academic year. " type="image/jpeg" />During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, educators receive free admission to the Walker galleries by participating in an activity. Details below: “What artworks connect to themes of giving thanks and fellowship?” Using ArtsConnectEd’s tools to respond to this question, we published an Art Collector Set, “Asking Art: Giving Thanks.” And now to thank you, educators in the ArtsConnectEd community, we invite you to visit the Walker over the Thanksgiving weekend and join us in “asking art.” Here's how: 1.    Use ArtsConnectEd’s Art Finder to ask: “What artwork resonates with giving thanks, fellowship, or other Thanksgiving themes?” Print your selection using its “Printable View.” 2.    On your printout, write a brief statement expressing your thoughts. Include your name and e-mail address. (Your contact information will not be shared.) 3.    Visit the Walker (November 25–27) to exchange your paper for one free adult admission. Please contact info@artsconnected.org with questions or for more information. We’ll continue to “ask art” more questions about the lives we live, so look for more Asking Art Sets as we move through the academic year. " type="image/jpeg" />Walker Art Center http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/137779/august-target-family-day-at-the-minneapolis-institute-of-arts Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>August Target Family Day at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Minneapolis Institute of Arts</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>August 14, 2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><div>Use your imagination to spark your creativity! Watch youth from Children's Theatre Company perform a short version of Anne of Green Gables, and see how the MIA's collection inspired the actors. Take part in music and theater workshops that will invite you to dream up all kinds of fun scenarios. Plus, drop in and create in our all-day studios.</div> <div> <div>Sunday, August 14, 2011</div> <div>11 a.m. – 5 p.m.</div> <div>Free!</div> </div> <div><a href="http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></div> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/137779/august-target-family-day-at-the-minneapolis-institute-of-arts Use your imagination to spark your creativity! Watch youth from Children's Theatre Company perform a short version of Anne of Green Gables, and see how the MIA's collection inspired the actors. Take part in music and theater workshops that will invite you to dream up all kinds of fun scenarios. Plus, drop in and create in our all-day studios. Sunday, August 14, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free! Click here for more information " type="image/jpeg" />Use your imagination to spark your creativity! Watch youth from Children's Theatre Company perform a short version of Anne of Green Gables, and see how the MIA's collection inspired the actors. Take part in music and theater workshops that will invite you to dream up all kinds of fun scenarios. Plus, drop in and create in our all-day studios. Sunday, August 14, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free! Click here for more information " type="image/jpeg" />Minneapolis Institute of Arts http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/135769/art-collector-sets-examine-the-how-and-why-of-collecting-art Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Art Collector Sets Examine the How and Why of Collecting Art</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>05/05/2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Ever think about using Art Collector to reflect on the act of collecting? Here are a few Sets that take the notion of collecting as their theme.</p> <p><strong>THE <em>HOW-TO</em> OF COLLECTING:</strong> Get your students zipping through Art Collector by checking out <a href="/resource/122121//how-to-build-your-own-art-collector-set" target="_blank">How to Build Your Own Art Collector Set</a>. This resource provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a Set. Designed to guide your navigation through Art Collector's features, this Set pairs screenshots with descriptive annotations to make collecting easy.</p> <p><strong>THE <em>WHY</em> OF COLLECTING:</strong> A new Set titled <a href="/resource/135408//be-a-curator" target="_blank">Be A Curator</a> prompts students to look closely at works of art and consider the role of a curator. Whether we're thinking of a museum's entire collection (in this case, the <a href="/resource/list#query=%28optional%29&amp;f_InstitutionTitle=Walker%20Art%20Center&amp;d_InstructionalMethod=All&amp;d_Grade=All&amp;w_DisplayResourceType=All&amp;w_Culture=All&amp;w_DisplayCreator=&amp;f_avDisplayCreator=&amp;combosort=rating_desc&amp;sortby=rating&amp;order=desc&amp;perpage=20&amp;page=2&amp;category=work&amp;spelling=true&amp;tagfield=tag_top&amp;tag=&amp;tag_submit=" target="_blank">Walker's</a>), or focusing on an exhibition (in this case, <a href="http://calendar.walkerart.org/canopy.wac?id=5808" target="_blank"><em>50/50</em></a>) as a "collection within a collection," this Set examines decision-making behind the act of collecting.</p> <p>Interested in these resources and the information they provide? Get involved in the discussion by posting a comment to these Sets or other ArtsConnectEd resources. (For help on how to post a comment, click <a href="/help/art-finder-help#97877" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/135769/art-collector-sets-examine-the-how-and-why-of-collecting-art Ever think about using Art Collector to reflect on the act of collecting? Here are a few Sets that take the notion of collecting as their theme. THE HOW-TO OF COLLECTING: Get your students zipping through Art Collector by checking out How to Build Your Own Art Collector Set. This resource provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a Set. Designed to guide your navigation through Art Collector's features, this Set pairs screenshots with descriptive annotations to make collecting easy. THE WHY OF COLLECTING: A new Set titled Be A Curator prompts students to look closely at works of art and consider the role of a curator. Whether we're thinking of a museum's entire collection (in this case, the Walker's), or focusing on an exhibition (in this case, 50/50) as a "collection within a collection," this Set examines decision-making behind the act of collecting. Interested in these resources and the information they provide? Get involved in the discussion by posting a comment to these Sets or other ArtsConnectEd resources. (For help on how to post a comment, click here.) " type="image/jpeg" />Ever think about using Art Collector to reflect on the act of collecting? Here are a few Sets that take the notion of collecting as their theme. THE HOW-TO OF COLLECTING: Get your students zipping through Art Collector by checking out How to Build Your Own Art Collector Set. This resource provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a Set. Designed to guide your navigation through Art Collector's features, this Set pairs screenshots with descriptive annotations to make collecting easy. THE WHY OF COLLECTING: A new Set titled Be A Curator prompts students to look closely at works of art and consider the role of a curator. Whether we're thinking of a museum's entire collection (in this case, the Walker's), or focusing on an exhibition (in this case, 50/50) as a "collection within a collection," this Set examines decision-making behind the act of collecting. Interested in these resources and the information they provide? Get involved in the discussion by posting a comment to these Sets or other ArtsConnectEd resources. (For help on how to post a comment, click here.) " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/135318/winner-announced-for-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-3 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Winner Announced for ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #3</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>04/15/2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><div class="readable"> <p>Congratulations to the winner of the third ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge! Jenna Tanttila, an educator with the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, demonstrated how an Art Collector Set can be a self-contained, plug-and-play success for the substitute teacher and students. Her Set, <a href="/134408/12/faces-and-places-art-interpretation" target="_blank">"Faces and Places: Art Interpretation,"</a> fills a class period by challenging students to observe, journal, sketch, and think imaginatively.</p> <p>Thanks to Tanttila for sharing this resource with the ArtsConnectEd Community!</p> <p>Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again.</p> </div> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/135318/winner-announced-for-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-3 Congratulations to the winner of the third ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge! Jenna Tanttila, an educator with the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, demonstrated how an Art Collector Set can be a self-contained, plug-and-play success for the substitute teacher and students. Her Set, "Faces and Places: Art Interpretation," fills a class period by challenging students to observe, journal, sketch, and think imaginatively. Thanks to Tanttila for sharing this resource with the ArtsConnectEd Community! Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again. " type="image/jpeg" /> Congratulations to the winner of the third ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge! Jenna Tanttila, an educator with the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, demonstrated how an Art Collector Set can be a self-contained, plug-and-play success for the substitute teacher and students. Her Set, "Faces and Places: Art Interpretation," fills a class period by challenging students to observe, journal, sketch, and think imaginatively. Thanks to Tanttila for sharing this resource with the ArtsConnectEd Community! Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/135117/winner-announced-for-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-3 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:18:52 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Winner Announced for ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #3</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>04/15/2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Congratulations to the winner of the third ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge! Jenna Tanttila, an educator with the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, demonstrated how an Art Collector Set can be a self-contained, plug-and-play success for the substitute teacher and students. Her Set, <a href="/resource/134408/12/faces-and-places-art-interpretation" target="_blank">"Faces and Places: Art Interpretation,"</a> fills a class period by challenging students to observe, journal, sketch, and think imaginatively.</p> <p>Thanks to Tanttila for sharing this resource with the ArtsConnectEd Community!</p> <p>Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/135117/winner-announced-for-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-3 Congratulations to the winner of the third ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge! Jenna Tanttila, an educator with the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, demonstrated how an Art Collector Set can be a self-contained, plug-and-play success for the substitute teacher and students. Her Set, "Faces and Places: Art Interpretation," fills a class period by challenging students to observe, journal, sketch, and think imaginatively. Thanks to Tanttila for sharing this resource with the ArtsConnectEd Community! Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again. " type="image/jpeg" />Congratulations to the winner of the third ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge! Jenna Tanttila, an educator with the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, demonstrated how an Art Collector Set can be a self-contained, plug-and-play success for the substitute teacher and students. Her Set, "Faces and Places: Art Interpretation," fills a class period by challenging students to observe, journal, sketch, and think imaginatively. Thanks to Tanttila for sharing this resource with the ArtsConnectEd Community! Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/131716/win-an-ipad-in-the-next-artsconnected-ipad-challenge Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Win an iPad in the next ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>February 14, 2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #3: Support your Substitute<br /> Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad.<br /> <br /> Support your Substitute<br /> Give the “sub” a gift wrapped package that can be easily unpacked, but one with real content(s). The theme of your Set should be something attractive enough that the “sub” will want to use. The Set should be ready to “plug and play.” Remember that the audience for your Set will be both the “sub” and your students.<br /> <a href="/resource/131715/3/artsconnected-ipad-challenge-3-support-your-substitute" target="_blank"><br /> Click here for the complete rules and instructions.</a></p> <p>Good luck! We can't wait to see what you create.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/131716/win-an-ipad-in-the-next-artsconnected-ipad-challenge ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #3: Support your Substitute Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad. Support your Substitute Give the “sub” a gift wrapped package that can be easily unpacked, but one with real content(s). The theme of your Set should be something attractive enough that the “sub” will want to use. The Set should be ready to “plug and play.” Remember that the audience for your Set will be both the “sub” and your students. Click here for the complete rules and instructions. Good luck! We can't wait to see what you create. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #3: Support your Substitute Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad. Support your Substitute Give the “sub” a gift wrapped package that can be easily unpacked, but one with real content(s). The theme of your Set should be something attractive enough that the “sub” will want to use. The Set should be ready to “plug and play.” Remember that the audience for your Set will be both the “sub” and your students. Click here for the complete rules and instructions. Good luck! We can't wait to see what you create. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/131155/winners-announced-for-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-2 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Winners Announced for ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>January 20, 2011</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/>Congratulations to the winners of the second ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge&nbsp;<br /> Matt Winbigler from Cloquet Middle School (Minnesota) for his Art Collector Set "<a href="/resource/129566/4/designing-everyday" target="_blank">Designing Everyday</a>;"<br /> "<a href="/resource/129606/2/a-room-speaks" target="_blank">A Room Speaks</a>" by Andrea Cacek of Connections Academy (Duluth, Minnesota); and Tracy Hare, Becker Middle School (Minnesota), for the Set "<a href="/resource/130742/3/my-life-as-an-architect-designer" target="_blank">My Life as an Architect/Designer</a>."<br /> <br /> <a href="/resource/list#query=iPad%20challenge%20%232&amp;f_InstitutionTitle=All%20Institutions&amp;d_InstructionalMethod=All&amp;d_Grade=All&amp;w_HasThumbnailMedia=on&amp;w_DisplayCreator=&amp;f_avDisplayCreator=&amp;f_collectionDisplayResourceType=All&amp;combosort=relevance_desc&amp;sortby=relevance&amp;order=desc&amp;perpage=20&amp;page=1&amp;category=collection&amp;spelling=true&amp;tagfield=tag_top&amp;tag=&amp;tag_submit=" target="_blank">Take a look at these and other entries in the ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2.</a><br /> <br /> We are hard at work developing our next challenge. Watch for an announcement in next few weeks.<br /> <br /> Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again. http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/131155/winners-announced-for-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-2 Congratulations to the winners of the second ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge  Matt Winbigler from Cloquet Middle School (Minnesota) for his Art Collector Set "Designing Everyday;" "A Room Speaks" by Andrea Cacek of Connections Academy (Duluth, Minnesota); and Tracy Hare, Becker Middle School (Minnesota), for the Set "My Life as an Architect/Designer." Take a look at these and other entries in the ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2. We are hard at work developing our next challenge. Watch for an announcement in next few weeks. Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again." type="image/jpeg" />Congratulations to the winners of the second ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge  Matt Winbigler from Cloquet Middle School (Minnesota) for his Art Collector Set "Designing Everyday;" "A Room Speaks" by Andrea Cacek of Connections Academy (Duluth, Minnesota); and Tracy Hare, Becker Middle School (Minnesota), for the Set "My Life as an Architect/Designer." Take a look at these and other entries in the ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2. We are hard at work developing our next challenge. Watch for an announcement in next few weeks. Thanks to all who entered. If you didn't win this time, please try again." type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/126416/take-the-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-2-january-7-2011-is-the-deadline-to-enter Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Take the ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2. January 7, 2011 is the deadline to enter.<br /></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>October 22, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>You have less than a month to enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge to the ArtsConnectEd Community. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad.</p> <p><strong>Who is eligible to win?</strong> Challenge #2 is open to K–12 teachers, active substitute teachers, home school educators, teaching artists, student teachers, and college undergrad or postgrad education majors.<br /> <br /> <strong>What is the deadline?</strong> The deadline for submitting Sets for Challenge #2 is <strong>Friday, January 7, 2011</strong>, 12 midnight. Winners will be announced by January 21, 2011 on the Announcements Section of ArtsConnectEd’s homepage.<br /> <br /> <strong>Rules for Challenge #2: Learning Links<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Create an original Art Collector Set relevant to a subject, theme, or lesson plan in your teaching. Choose and contextualize ACE resources (works of art, texts, audio/video files, etc.) to develop and substantiate your message.</li> <li>Use the Set’s Description field to state the Set’s main idea and outline how you would use it in the classroom. Within the description, include the words “ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2”. You are encouraged to attach a PDF lesson plan.</li> <li>All Sets must be submitted for publication by the deadline, January 7, 2011, and must meet the Terms of Use.</li> </ul> <a href="/resource/126417/artsconnected-ipad-challenge-2" target="_blank">For more information see the complete entry requirements.</a> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/126416/take-the-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-2-january-7-2011-is-the-deadline-to-enter You have less than a month to enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge to the ArtsConnectEd Community. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad. Who is eligible to win? Challenge #2 is open to K–12 teachers, active substitute teachers, home school educators, teaching artists, student teachers, and college undergrad or postgrad education majors. What is the deadline? The deadline for submitting Sets for Challenge #2 is Friday, January 7, 2011, 12 midnight. Winners will be announced by January 21, 2011 on the Announcements Section of ArtsConnectEd’s homepage. Rules for Challenge #2: Learning Links Create an original Art Collector Set relevant to a subject, theme, or lesson plan in your teaching. Choose and contextualize ACE resources (works of art, texts, audio/video files, etc.) to develop and substantiate your message. Use the Set’s Description field to state the Set’s main idea and outline how you would use it in the classroom. Within the description, include the words “ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2”. You are encouraged to attach a PDF lesson plan. All Sets must be submitted for publication by the deadline, January 7, 2011, and must meet the Terms of Use. For more information see the complete entry requirements." type="image/jpeg" />You have less than a month to enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge to the ArtsConnectEd Community. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad. Who is eligible to win? Challenge #2 is open to K–12 teachers, active substitute teachers, home school educators, teaching artists, student teachers, and college undergrad or postgrad education majors. What is the deadline? The deadline for submitting Sets for Challenge #2 is Friday, January 7, 2011, 12 midnight. Winners will be announced by January 21, 2011 on the Announcements Section of ArtsConnectEd’s homepage. Rules for Challenge #2: Learning Links Create an original Art Collector Set relevant to a subject, theme, or lesson plan in your teaching. Choose and contextualize ACE resources (works of art, texts, audio/video files, etc.) to develop and substantiate your message. Use the Set’s Description field to state the Set’s main idea and outline how you would use it in the classroom. Within the description, include the words “ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #2”. You are encouraged to attach a PDF lesson plan. All Sets must be submitted for publication by the deadline, January 7, 2011, and must meet the Terms of Use. For more information see the complete entry requirements." type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/125681/and-the-winner-of-the-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-is-hellip Unknown, 01 Jun 1000 00:00:00 -0500 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>And the winner of the ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #1 is&hellip;</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>10/12/10</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/>Congratulations to <strong>Therese Cacek</strong>, art teacher at Holdingford Elementary School, for her winning Art Collector Set “<a href="/resource/124507/5/minneapolis-museums-tour" target="_blank">Minneapolis Museums Tour.</a>”&nbsp; Therese will be awarded her new iPad at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Educators Evening, October 21, 2010.<br /> Congratulations also to honorable mention winner, <strong>Kim Raskin,</strong> from Edina High School, for her Art Collector Set “<a href="/resource/124971/1/photograms-a-cameraless-image" target="_blank">Photograms: A Cameraless Image</a>.” Kim wins a catalog to the Walker exhibition <em>From Here to There: Alec Soth’s America</em>.<br /> Check out these two outstanding Art Collector sets. You, too, could be an ArtsConnectEd iPad winner.&nbsp; Stay tuned for the next challenge coming up later this month.<br /> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/125681/and-the-winner-of-the-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-is-hellip Congratulations to Therese Cacek, art teacher at Holdingford Elementary School, for her winning Art Collector Set “Minneapolis Museums Tour.”  Therese will be awarded her new iPad at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Educators Evening, October 21, 2010. Congratulations also to honorable mention winner, Kim Raskin, from Edina High School, for her Art Collector Set “Photograms: A Cameraless Image.” Kim wins a catalog to the Walker exhibition From Here to There: Alec Soth’s America. Check out these two outstanding Art Collector sets. You, too, could be an ArtsConnectEd iPad winner.  Stay tuned for the next challenge coming up later this month." type="image/jpeg" />Congratulations to Therese Cacek, art teacher at Holdingford Elementary School, for her winning Art Collector Set “Minneapolis Museums Tour.”  Therese will be awarded her new iPad at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Educators Evening, October 21, 2010. Congratulations also to honorable mention winner, Kim Raskin, from Edina High School, for her Art Collector Set “Photograms: A Cameraless Image.” Kim wins a catalog to the Walker exhibition From Here to There: Alec Soth’s America. Check out these two outstanding Art Collector sets. You, too, could be an ArtsConnectEd iPad winner.  Stay tuned for the next challenge coming up later this month." type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/125491/new-artsconnected-improvements Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>New ArtsConnectEd Improvements</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>October 7, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>On Wednesday October 6, 2010, ArtsConnectEd launched a major update. This update includes exciting changes to Art Finder. We also resolved many technical issues throughout the site. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on his or her ArtsConnectEd experience. Keep in touch; use the Feedback button at any time to let us know what you think about ArtsConnectEd.<br /> <br /> Here’s a peek at what’s new. Check out the changes for yourself at http://www.artsconnected.org. Please note that you may need to refresh the site or delete your browser’s cache in order to view these updates.<br /> <br /></p> <ul> <li>Art Finder now works with your browser’s back button.</li> <li>Share links to a specific search results by copying the URL from your browser’s location or address bar, as you would any other Web site.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>The breadcrumb trail at the top of Art Finder has new functionality.You can refine your search by clicking to remove the appropriate part of the breadcrumb trail. <strong>Figure 1</strong></li> <li>A new Art Finder feature suggests methods for more fruitful searching&nbsp; when your search has no or few results a new feature will suggest ways to expand your results.&nbsp;</li> <li>Text items have a new icon that shows an excerpt of the document. <strong>Figure 3</strong></li> <li>Audio items are now represented by the image of a related object. <strong>Figure 4</strong></li> <li>Over 3,000 new images since the beginning of the year.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Figure 1. New Breadcrumb Trail</strong></p> <p><img src="/uploads/assets//announcements/101006_breadcrumb.png" border="0" style="float: left;" /></p> <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Figure 2. New Search Suggestions<br /></strong></p> <p><img src="/uploads/assets//announcements/101006_suggestions.png" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Figure 3. New Text Icons in Art Finder</strong></p> <p><img src="/uploads/assets//announcements/101006_text.png" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Figure 4. New Audio Icon in Art Finder</strong></p> <p><img src="/uploads/assets//announcements/101006_audio.png" border="0" /></p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/125491/new-artsconnected-improvements On Wednesday October 6, 2010, ArtsConnectEd launched a major update. This update includes exciting changes to Art Finder. We also resolved many technical issues throughout the site. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on his or her ArtsConnectEd experience. Keep in touch; use the Feedback button at any time to let us know what you think about ArtsConnectEd. Here’s a peek at what’s new. Check out the changes for yourself at http://www.artsconnected.org. Please note that you may need to refresh the site or delete your browser’s cache in order to view these updates. Art Finder now works with your browser’s back button. Share links to a specific search results by copying the URL from your browser’s location or address bar, as you would any other Web site.      The breadcrumb trail at the top of Art Finder has new functionality.You can refine your search by clicking to remove the appropriate part of the breadcrumb trail. Figure 1 A new Art Finder feature suggests methods for more fruitful searching  when your search has no or few results a new feature will suggest ways to expand your results.  Text items have a new icon that shows an excerpt of the document. Figure 3 Audio items are now represented by the image of a related object. Figure 4 Over 3,000 new images since the beginning of the year. Figure 1. New Breadcrumb Trail           Figure 2. New Search Suggestions Figure 3. New Text Icons in Art Finder Figure 4. New Audio Icon in Art Finder " type="image/jpeg" />On Wednesday October 6, 2010, ArtsConnectEd launched a major update. This update includes exciting changes to Art Finder. We also resolved many technical issues throughout the site. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on his or her ArtsConnectEd experience. Keep in touch; use the Feedback button at any time to let us know what you think about ArtsConnectEd. Here’s a peek at what’s new. Check out the changes for yourself at http://www.artsconnected.org. Please note that you may need to refresh the site or delete your browser’s cache in order to view these updates. Art Finder now works with your browser’s back button. Share links to a specific search results by copying the URL from your browser’s location or address bar, as you would any other Web site.      The breadcrumb trail at the top of Art Finder has new functionality.You can refine your search by clicking to remove the appropriate part of the breadcrumb trail. Figure 1 A new Art Finder feature suggests methods for more fruitful searching  when your search has no or few results a new feature will suggest ways to expand your results.  Text items have a new icon that shows an excerpt of the document. Figure 3 Audio items are now represented by the image of a related object. Figure 4 Over 3,000 new images since the beginning of the year. Figure 1. New Breadcrumb Trail           Figure 2. New Search Suggestions Figure 3. New Text Icons in Art Finder Figure 4. New Audio Icon in Art Finder " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/124779/a-night-just-for-you-educators-evening-2010 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p><b>A Night Just for You! Educators Evening 2010</b></p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Minneapolis Institute of Arts</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>10/21/10</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Thursday, October 21, 4–8 p.m.</p> <p>Minneapolis Institute of Arts,&nbsp; Target Wing<br /> In celebration of "Art of the Native Americans: The Thaw Collection," we invite you to partake in Educators' Evening, a free event just for you! Enjoy a Teachers' Lounge with complimentary refreshments, door prizes, special educator access to the exhibition, curator and educator talks, and free teacher resources designed to support Minnesota state standards for U.S. History and Visual Art. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, cash bar, and activities during the museum's free Third Thursday event.<br /> Attend and enter to win fabulous prizes, including a Family Membership and free transportation for your school trip to the museum. Bus transportation courtesy of the Friends of the Institute. Entries for the door prizes will be accepted until 6 p.m.<br /> <a href="https://tickets.artsmia.org/public/default.asp?use_more=true&amp;cgCode=15&amp;cgName=Events" target="_blank">Click here</a> to register for Educators' Evening.<br /> Educators' Evening is held in partnership with the Walker Art Center</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/124779/a-night-just-for-you-educators-evening-2010 Thursday, October 21, 4–8 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Arts,  Target Wing In celebration of "Art of the Native Americans: The Thaw Collection," we invite you to partake in Educators' Evening, a free event just for you! Enjoy a Teachers' Lounge with complimentary refreshments, door prizes, special educator access to the exhibition, curator and educator talks, and free teacher resources designed to support Minnesota state standards for U.S. History and Visual Art. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, cash bar, and activities during the museum's free Third Thursday event. Attend and enter to win fabulous prizes, including a Family Membership and free transportation for your school trip to the museum. Bus transportation courtesy of the Friends of the Institute. Entries for the door prizes will be accepted until 6 p.m. Click here to register for Educators' Evening. Educators' Evening is held in partnership with the Walker Art Center " type="image/jpeg" />Thursday, October 21, 4–8 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Arts,  Target Wing In celebration of "Art of the Native Americans: The Thaw Collection," we invite you to partake in Educators' Evening, a free event just for you! Enjoy a Teachers' Lounge with complimentary refreshments, door prizes, special educator access to the exhibition, curator and educator talks, and free teacher resources designed to support Minnesota state standards for U.S. History and Visual Art. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, cash bar, and activities during the museum's free Third Thursday event. Attend and enter to win fabulous prizes, including a Family Membership and free transportation for your school trip to the museum. Bus transportation courtesy of the Friends of the Institute. Entries for the door prizes will be accepted until 6 p.m. Click here to register for Educators' Evening. Educators' Evening is held in partnership with the Walker Art Center " type="image/jpeg" />Minneapolis Institute of Arts http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/121841/don-t-miss-your-chance-to-win-an-ipad-nbsp-the-first-deadline-is-september-30-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-making-introductions Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p><b>Don't miss your chance to win an iPad!&nbsp; The first deadline is September 30. </b></p> <p>ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #1: Making Introductions</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p><strong>Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd!</strong></p> <p>Every few months, we will propose a new challenge to the ArtsConnectEd Community. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad.</p> <p><strong>Who is eligible to win?</strong> Challenge #1 is open to K–12 teachers, active substitute teachers, and home school educators.<br /> <br /> <strong>What is the deadline?</strong> The deadline for submitting Sets for the first ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge is Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12 midnight. Winners will be announced by October 15, 2010 on the Announcements Section of ArtsConnectEd’s homepage. Prizes will be awarded at the Educators’ Evening at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on October 21, 2010.<br /> <br /> <a href="/resource/121840/1/artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-making-introductions" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information and the rules.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/121841/don-t-miss-your-chance-to-win-an-ipad-nbsp-the-first-deadline-is-september-30-artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-making-introductions Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge to the ArtsConnectEd Community. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad. Who is eligible to win? Challenge #1 is open to K–12 teachers, active substitute teachers, and home school educators. What is the deadline? The deadline for submitting Sets for the first ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge is Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12 midnight. Winners will be announced by October 15, 2010 on the Announcements Section of ArtsConnectEd’s homepage. Prizes will be awarded at the Educators’ Evening at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on October 21, 2010. Click here for more information and the rules. " type="image/jpeg" />Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Every few months, we will propose a new challenge to the ArtsConnectEd Community. For each challenge, we will select the two best Art Collector Sets and award their creators an iPad. Who is eligible to win? Challenge #1 is open to K–12 teachers, active substitute teachers, and home school educators. What is the deadline? The deadline for submitting Sets for the first ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge is Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12 midnight. Winners will be announced by October 15, 2010 on the Announcements Section of ArtsConnectEd’s homepage. Prizes will be awarded at the Educators’ Evening at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on October 21, 2010. Click here for more information and the rules. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/121840/artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-making-introductions Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>ArtsConnectEd iPad Challenge #1: Making Introductions</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Download this PDF for the details and rules.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/121840/artsconnected-ipad-challenge-1-making-introductions Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Download this PDF for the details and rules. " type="image/jpeg" />Enter to win a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad by being an outstanding Art Collector on ArtsConnectEd! Download this PDF for the details and rules. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/118653/artsconnected-summer-teacher-workshop Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>ArtsConnectEd Summer Teacher Workshop</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>August 11-12, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>August 12–11, 10 am–4 pm<br /> Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts</p> <p>THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. YOU MAY CONTACT US TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITNG LIST.</p> <p>Spend two days at the MIA and WAC exploring the ArtsConnectEd Web site, linking ACE online resources with thematic gallery tours, and taking advantage of one-on-one coaching by museum staff as you develop customized classroom resources using ArtsConnectEd. This workshop is designed for both first-time users and those who have attended a previous workshop. 10 CEUs will be awarded.<br /> <br /> FREE for K–12 teachers to register individually or in teams, but space is limited to the first 30 teachers applying. Bring a brown bag lunch, or plan to eat in one of the museums’ cafés. BYO laptop, if possible.<br /> <br /> For more information and to register, e-mail Abbie Anderson at walker.registration@walkerart.org.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/118653/artsconnected-summer-teacher-workshop August 12–11, 10 am–4 pm Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. YOU MAY CONTACT US TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITNG LIST. Spend two days at the MIA and WAC exploring the ArtsConnectEd Web site, linking ACE online resources with thematic gallery tours, and taking advantage of one-on-one coaching by museum staff as you develop customized classroom resources using ArtsConnectEd. This workshop is designed for both first-time users and those who have attended a previous workshop. 10 CEUs will be awarded. FREE for K–12 teachers to register individually or in teams, but space is limited to the first 30 teachers applying. Bring a brown bag lunch, or plan to eat in one of the museums’ cafés. BYO laptop, if possible. For more information and to register, e-mail Abbie Anderson at walker.registration@walkerart.org. " type="image/jpeg" />August 12–11, 10 am–4 pm Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. YOU MAY CONTACT US TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITNG LIST. Spend two days at the MIA and WAC exploring the ArtsConnectEd Web site, linking ACE online resources with thematic gallery tours, and taking advantage of one-on-one coaching by museum staff as you develop customized classroom resources using ArtsConnectEd. This workshop is designed for both first-time users and those who have attended a previous workshop. 10 CEUs will be awarded. FREE for K–12 teachers to register individually or in teams, but space is limited to the first 30 teachers applying. Bring a brown bag lunch, or plan to eat in one of the museums’ cafés. BYO laptop, if possible. For more information and to register, e-mail Abbie Anderson at walker.registration@walkerart.org. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/117505/artist-voice-artist-choice Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>Artist Voice/Artist Choice</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>May 1, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Hey Minnesota Artists!<br /> Artist Voice/Artist Choice is a program for Minnesota artists to use the resources and tools of ArtsConnectEd.org to connect the collections and resources of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Walker Art Center to their own work.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.mnartists.org/article.do?rid=262386" target="_blank">Check out all the details at MNartists.org</a> and then come back to create a Set and share your voice!</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/117505/artist-voice-artist-choice Hey Minnesota Artists! Artist Voice/Artist Choice is a program for Minnesota artists to use the resources and tools of ArtsConnectEd.org to connect the collections and resources of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Walker Art Center to their own work.  Check out all the details at MNartists.org and then come back to create a Set and share your voice! " type="image/jpeg" />Hey Minnesota Artists! Artist Voice/Artist Choice is a program for Minnesota artists to use the resources and tools of ArtsConnectEd.org to connect the collections and resources of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Walker Art Center to their own work.  Check out all the details at MNartists.org and then come back to create a Set and share your voice! " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/117196/artsconnected-internal-messaging Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>ArtsConnectEd Internal Messaging</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>April 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>As not all of our users have registered with email addresses, ArtsConnectEd uses an internal messaging system to update you on the status of Art Collector Sets you have submitted. Access you messages from your in box, the envelope icon located to the right of your user name once you log in. If you don't see the envelope then you haven't yet received an internal message. <a href="/help/artsconnected-information#117193" target="_blank">For more information on how to access your "in box," click here.</a></p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/117196/artsconnected-internal-messaging As not all of our users have registered with email addresses, ArtsConnectEd uses an internal messaging system to update you on the status of Art Collector Sets you have submitted. Access you messages from your in box, the envelope icon located to the right of your user name once you log in. If you don't see the envelope then you haven't yet received an internal message. For more information on how to access your "in box," click here. " type="image/jpeg" />As not all of our users have registered with email addresses, ArtsConnectEd uses an internal messaging system to update you on the status of Art Collector Sets you have submitted. Access you messages from your in box, the envelope icon located to the right of your user name once you log in. If you don't see the envelope then you haven't yet received an internal message. For more information on how to access your "in box," click here. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/117113/mia-introduces-remix-yourself Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>MIA Introduces ReMix YourSelf!</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Minneapolis Institute of Arts</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>April 27, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>Minneapolis Institute of Arts</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Now through July 26, the MIA provides a new contemporary work of art each week, and you ReMix it with an historic one, explain your ReMix, and then share it with the world, comment and rate other people's ReMixes, and more! The current week's ReMix YourSelf challenge can be found under Featured Sets on the left on the ArtsConnectEd homepage. Or, do an ArtFinder search for "ReMix YourSelf" to find all the weekly challenges-to-date and ReMixes created by others who've taken on the challenge!</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/117113/mia-introduces-remix-yourself Now through July 26, the MIA provides a new contemporary work of art each week, and you ReMix it with an historic one, explain your ReMix, and then share it with the world, comment and rate other people's ReMixes, and more! The current week's ReMix YourSelf challenge can be found under Featured Sets on the left on the ArtsConnectEd homepage. Or, do an ArtFinder search for "ReMix YourSelf" to find all the weekly challenges-to-date and ReMixes created by others who've taken on the challenge! " type="image/jpeg" />Now through July 26, the MIA provides a new contemporary work of art each week, and you ReMix it with an historic one, explain your ReMix, and then share it with the world, comment and rate other people's ReMixes, and more! The current week's ReMix YourSelf challenge can be found under Featured Sets on the left on the ArtsConnectEd homepage. Or, do an ArtFinder search for "ReMix YourSelf" to find all the weekly challenges-to-date and ReMixes created by others who've taken on the challenge! " type="image/jpeg" />Minneapolis Institute of Arts http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/114095/new-artsconnected-feature-video-tours-of-art-finder-and-art-collector Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>New ArtsConnectEd Feature: Video Tours of Art Finder and Art Collector</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>ArtsConnectEd</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>February 19, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>ArtsConnectEd</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Introduce yourself to some of the functions and features for finding and creating ArtsConnectEd resources with these quick video tours of Art Finder and Art Collector. These videos are now available on the homepage.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/114095/new-artsconnected-feature-video-tours-of-art-finder-and-art-collector Introduce yourself to some of the functions and features for finding and creating ArtsConnectEd resources with these quick video tours of Art Finder and Art Collector. These videos are now available on the homepage. " type="image/jpeg" />Introduce yourself to some of the functions and features for finding and creating ArtsConnectEd resources with these quick video tours of Art Finder and Art Collector. These videos are now available on the homepage. " type="image/jpeg" />ArtsConnectEd http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/113284/art-of-the-60s-teacher-workshop Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Art of the 60s Teacher Workshop</span></p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Walker Art Center</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>April 10, 2010</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>Walker Art Center</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>Art of the 60s&nbsp; Teachers' Workshop<br /> Saturday, April 10, 2010<br /> 9:00 am to 12:00 pm<br /> $10 ($5 Walker members)<br /> Opening March 25, the exhibition <a href="http://visualarts.walkerart.org/detail.wac?id=5373&amp;title=Upcoming%20Exhibitions" target="_blank">1964</a> focuses on art made during a period of tremendous upheaval and transformation politically, socially, and artistically.<br /> <br /> Spend a morning at the Walker touring 1964, sampling a hands-on art lab activity, and exploring links between the artistic experimentations of the 60s and concepts explored in social studies classrooms. Saturday, April 10, 2010<br /> <br /> To reserve your space, contact the Walker Box Office 612.375.7600 or the Walker's online <a href="http://calendar.walkerart.org/event.wac?id=5509" target="_blank">calendar</a>.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/113284/art-of-the-60s-teacher-workshop Art of the 60s  Teachers' Workshop Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:00 am to 12:00 pm $10 ($5 Walker members) Opening March 25, the exhibition 1964 focuses on art made during a period of tremendous upheaval and transformation politically, socially, and artistically. Spend a morning at the Walker touring 1964, sampling a hands-on art lab activity, and exploring links between the artistic experimentations of the 60s and concepts explored in social studies classrooms. Saturday, April 10, 2010 To reserve your space, contact the Walker Box Office 612.375.7600 or the Walker's online calendar. " type="image/jpeg" />Art of the 60s  Teachers' Workshop Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:00 am to 12:00 pm $10 ($5 Walker members) Opening March 25, the exhibition 1964 focuses on art made during a period of tremendous upheaval and transformation politically, socially, and artistically. Spend a morning at the Walker touring 1964, sampling a hands-on art lab activity, and exploring links between the artistic experimentations of the 60s and concepts explored in social studies classrooms. Saturday, April 10, 2010 To reserve your space, contact the Walker Box Office 612.375.7600 or the Walker's online calendar. " type="image/jpeg" />Walker Art Center http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/112929/help-us-preserve-your-sculpture-garden Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3><p>Help us preserve your Sculpture Garden</p></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Walker Art Center</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>2/2/10</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>Walker Art Center</td> </tr> </table><br/><p>The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of Minnesota's crown jewels and its centerpiece, the Spoonbridge and Cherry, has become a Minnesota icon. The Sculpture Garden is essentially a free museum in a park. Welcoming residents and tourists alike, the Sculpture Garden is a valuable economic, educational, and cultural asset for the state.<br /> <br /> After 22 years and more than 7.2 million visitors, the Sculpture Garden’s infrastructure has deteriorated and some of its plant life has reached the end of its natural life cycle. The Minneapolis Park &amp; Recreation Board, with the full support of the Walker Art Center, is pursuing state bonding to repair and renovate this unique state asset.<br /> <br /> We need your help to preserve the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for the next generation!<br /> <br /> Please take action by visiting <a href="http://garden.walkerart.org/bonding" target="_blank">http://garden.walkerart.org/bonding</a> today. It’s quick, easy and will make all the difference.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/112929/help-us-preserve-your-sculpture-garden The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of Minnesota's crown jewels and its centerpiece, the Spoonbridge and Cherry, has become a Minnesota icon. The Sculpture Garden is essentially a free museum in a park. Welcoming residents and tourists alike, the Sculpture Garden is a valuable economic, educational, and cultural asset for the state. After 22 years and more than 7.2 million visitors, the Sculpture Garden’s infrastructure has deteriorated and some of its plant life has reached the end of its natural life cycle. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, with the full support of the Walker Art Center, is pursuing state bonding to repair and renovate this unique state asset. We need your help to preserve the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for the next generation! Please take action by visiting http://garden.walkerart.org/bonding today. It’s quick, easy and will make all the difference. " type="image/jpeg" />The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of Minnesota's crown jewels and its centerpiece, the Spoonbridge and Cherry, has become a Minnesota icon. The Sculpture Garden is essentially a free museum in a park. Welcoming residents and tourists alike, the Sculpture Garden is a valuable economic, educational, and cultural asset for the state. After 22 years and more than 7.2 million visitors, the Sculpture Garden’s infrastructure has deteriorated and some of its plant life has reached the end of its natural life cycle. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, with the full support of the Walker Art Center, is pursuing state bonding to repair and renovate this unique state asset. We need your help to preserve the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for the next generation! Please take action by visiting http://garden.walkerart.org/bonding today. It’s quick, easy and will make all the difference. " type="image/jpeg" />Walker Art Center