KDE seeking applications for visual and performing arts standards committees
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking arts teachers of all grade levels to apply to participate in the visual and performing arts standards revision work.
Louisville Zoo accepting entries for Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest
The Louisville Zoo invites Kentucky students from preschool through 12th grade to get involved in its 10th annual Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest for Students. This annual contest is part of the Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation.
KDE welcomes new arts consultant
Welcome teachers and artists! I am the arts consultant for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
The Virtual Quilt offering unique digital arts education experience
The Virtual Quilt offers a unique arts education experience for educators and students alike by offering a free, ever-changing digital patchwork that is also a never-ending art installation.
Marion County High School representing Kentucky in 2021 National Christmas Tree display
The Kentucky Department of Education has selected Marion County High School (MCHS) to represent the Commonwealth in the 2021 National Christmas Tree display.
KET shares resources on social-emotional learning through the arts
The Kentucky Educational Television (KET) newest collection of resources, “Social and Emotional Learning: The Arts for Every Classroom,” is designed to help educators and parents understand emotional development and lead students in art projects that build those skills.
Miami University’s traveling exhibit highlights African-American children’s literature
In 2018, the Miami University Art Museum presented an original art exhibition based on children's picture books exploring African-American history and cultural identity.
Warren County teacher receives award for youth art education
Shelley J. (Bushong) Clark was named as winner of the 2020 Award of Merit by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the Council for Art Education for her work with youth art education.
Teams sought for microgravity experiments aboard International Space Station
The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education has announced the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 16 to the International Space Station. Students across the country will have an opportunity to design and propose microgravity experiments to fly in low-Earth orbit on the International Space Station (ISS).
Louisville Zoo asking students to make art, instruments out of trash
The Louisville Zoo is holding its annual recycled art contest – dubbed “Trashformation” – online this year.