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Visual Arts Education
Cherry Cuddy Gardner
2006 Virginia Art Education Association - Virginia Art Educator of the Year
Cherry Cuddy Gardner
2007 National Art Education Association - Southeastern Art Educator of the Year

(Biography)

Cheryle Cuddy "Cherry" Gardner
Principal Specialist of Fine Arts
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Voice: 804/225-2881
FAX: 804/786-5466
E-mail: Cherry Gardner

Support Staff
Linda Smith
804/225-2959

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Table of Contents

What's Happening in the Arts

  • BRUSH UP: Processes of Artmaking

    August 20-22, 2007

    2007 Teacher Institute (2 Hours College Graduate Credit and 15 PDP Hours)
    The three-day Institute is designed for anyone who is interested in understanding and developing instructional strategies for the artmaking process, ways of thinking, problem-solving and a concept/theme-based curriculum. This fast-paced three days will focus on contemporary art and artists, exploring the processes of artmaking through painting as well as art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. Teachers will also participate in engaging lectures, artmaking, group activities, gallery explorations, and more. Content will be presented using various differentiation strategies to address the different levels of expertise of the participants. Questions regarding VCU registration policies should be addressed to Sue Munro, VCU, 804-828-1831 FAX: 804 828-8172 E-mail: sfmunro@vcu.edu or Alison Byrne at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia at 757-425-0000, ext. 29 or alison@cac.v.org.

    NY-based artist Judith Eisler, whose work graced the cover of Artforum and is one of the 16 nationally acclaimed painters represented in CAC’s Counterparts: Contemporary Painters and Their Influences, will be there!
    Exhibition: Counterparts: Contemporary Painters and Their Influences
    June 29-September 23, 2007
    Ragan Cole-Cunningham, Curator

    Work with internationally recognized Art Education faculty!
    Nancy Lambert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Art Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Marilyn Stewart, Ph.D., Professor of Art Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
    Sydney Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Art Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus
    John H. White, Ph.D., Professor of Art Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

    Cost:
              $75 for PDP credit
              $334 for non-degree seeking student
              $394 for grad credit, plus $75 materials fee.

    For more information:
    Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
    2200 Parks Avenue
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    Call 757-425-0000, ext.29 to register!
    (60 teachers only—first come, first serve.)

  • Moss Foundation 10th Annual National Education Conference
    The Creative Mind: “The way you see your life, shapes your life.”

    November 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2007
    Florence Elston Inn – Sweet Briar College
    Sweet Briar, Virginia

    For more information
    http://www.mossfoundation.org/page.php?id=40

    For more information
    P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education
    http://www.mossfoundation.org/

  • JMU Summer Art Academy
    “Visual Journals: Connecting Images and Words”

    Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29, 2007
    Credit    3 graduate credits

    David Modler, national presenter and art educator, will guide participants as they create visual journals that may be incorporated to every content area in the K-12 curriculum. A visual journal is an artifact that integrates visual and written elements. It is part sketchbook, part scrapbook, part diary and part journal; all contained in one vessel. The art academy includes hands-on sessions devoted to making visual journals by 1) recording observations; 2) reflecting upon ideas; 3) exploring a range of media; and 4) enjoying the act of creating. This program supports the belief that the role of images in learning is fundamental to language acquisition, creative thinking, and an educated imagination. Supplies are provided, but participants are welcomed and encouraged to bring photographs, news clippings, scaps of paper, or anything that may be incorporated into a personal visual journal.

    For more information:
    Kathy Schwartz
    Art Academy Director
    schwarka@jmu.edu
    540-568-6464

  • Teacher-to-Teacher Summer Workshops 2007

    The U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is collaborating with prominent teachers and school district officials to bring you a Summer Workshop series designed to provide professional development opportunities for teachers of all grade levels and content areas. The following five arts workshops are being offered:

    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    June 5 – 6, 2007

    Orange County, California
    June 27 – 28, 2007

    Target
    Louisville, Kentucky
    July 19 – 20, 2007

    Lowell National Historic Park
    Lowell, Massachusetts
    August 6 – 7, 2007

    Alaska National Parks
    Anchorage, Alaska
    August 9 – 10, 2007

    Registration opens in April 2007
    For more information: www.ed.gov/teacherinitiative 202-205-3679

  • Winter/Spring 2007 Teacher Workshops at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts


  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Summer 2007 One-day Session Offerings

  • Black History Month Web Site for Educators

  • The 2007 Junior Duck Stamp Contest

    K-12 students attending public, private, or home schools in the United States and the U.S. Territories are eligible to enter; as long as they are U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or nationals. One entry per student.

    Technical Requirements for Design Submissions of Entry and Contest Entry Form can be found at http://duckstamps.fws.gov

    2007 Contest Brochure can be found at http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/junior/pdf/JrDuckContest
    2007%20Web.pdf

    Entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 15, 2007
    For more information contact Virginia's contest coordinator:
    Laurel Wilkerson
    Chincoteague NWR
    P.O. Box 62
    Chincoteague, VA 23336
    757/336-5273
    Laurel_Wilkerson@fws.gov

  • P. Buckley Moss Foundation
    National Teacher Grants

    Five $1,000 grants to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into educational programming. The purpose is to aid and support teachers who wish to establish an effective learning tool using the arts in teaching children with learning disabilities and other special needs. Programs eligible for these grants mujst be in the planning stages or in existence for less than two years. For more information http://www.mossfoundation.org

  • P. Buckley Moss Foundation
    National Teacher Awards

    Three first-, second-, and third-place awards for $5,000, $3,000, and $2000will be awarded to outstanding teachers who consistently integrate the arts into their teaching of children with learning disabilities and other special needs. Also, the awards encourage and reward instructional collaboration among teachers whenever arts are included in the classroom learning experience as an essential ingredient in the education of all children. Programs eligible for an award must be established and show a progression of success. For more information http://www.mossfoundation.org

  • P. Buckley Moss Foundation For Children's Education
    Annual National Education Conference

    "The Creative Mind: Diversity Through the Arts" For more information http://www.mossfoundation.org
  • Arts Recognition and Talent Search Program
    National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)
    Eligible Students: Graduating Seniors.
    For Additional Information: www.ARTSawards.org

    This organization encourages and recognizes artistic excellence in all art forms among high school age artists. NFAA is also the sole nominating agency to the White House for the annual designation of the Presidential Scholars in the Arts. NFAA identifies the nation's 125 most talented high school students in the performing, visual, and literary arts, and makes opportunities for further study in the fine arts available through interaction with professional artists, scholarships, and awards. The selection process is solely based on talent and accomplishments and encompasses all art forms, including voice; dance; classical, jazz, and popular music; theatre; visual arts; film and video; photography; and writing. This program recognizes all acceptable styles and categories with each of these disciplines.

    NFAA receives 7-9,000 applications annually from students across the nation. A rigorous evaluation process results in approximately 10% of the applicant pool being selected for scholarships and awards. Ultimately, 125 students are brought each year to Miami as national ARTS Week finalists in January for an all-expense paid week of master classes, showcase performances, interdisciplinary activities, enrichment programs, and final adjudications. ARTS winners share up to $300,000 in direct cash awards and in a total benefit package valued at $800,000. An additional $3 million in college scholarship opportunities are offered to all ARTS applicants.

    NFAA ARTS winners are the only candidates eligible to receive the White House designation of Presidential Scholar based on artistic achievement. A pool of 50 nominees is selected from the group of 125 ARTS finalists. From these, 20 ARTS winners are chosen for the distinction of being named Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Each June, Presidential Scholars are honored in Washington, D.C. by the President of the United States at a White House ceremony where they each receive the coveted Presidential Medallion. Additionally, the visual artists and writers are presented in an exhibit, and the performing artists are presented in a showcase evening in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Standards of Learning Documents

(These documents may be viewed and printed in PDF format using Adobe's Acrobat Reader. Click here for a free version of the reader.)


Process

Visual Arts Standards of Learning   (PDF Format)   (Word Format)
Visual Arts SOL Correlation Charts   (PDF Format)   (Word Format)

  • Visual Arts Sample Curriculum (PDF Format) (Word Format)
    Developed in collaboration with Carroll County, Galax City, Grayson County, Pulaski County, Smyth County, Washington County, Wise County, and Wythe County Public Schools

 

Calendar of Events 2007

  • National Art Education Association Convention
    March 14-18
    New York, New York
    More Information
  • Virginia Art Education Association Conference
    November 15-17
    Williamsburg, Virginia
    More Information

Calendar of Events 2008

  • National Art Education Association Convention
    March 26-30
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    More Information

Calendar of Events 2009

  • National Art Education Association Convention
    April 17-21
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    More Information

Calendar of Events 2010

  • National Art Education Association Convention
    March 25-29
    Washington, D.C.
    More Information

Professional Organizations

Employment Opportunities

General Assembly

Foundations

Advanced Placement

Museums

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Resources

Safety/Toxic Art

Student/Teacher Opportunities

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