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Volume 33, No. 2 March 2007“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” – Scott Adams

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PAGEInside this issue:Contact 2President Message 3From the Board 4Area News 6News from the Dept. of Education 8Marching to the Beat of Art 10

Scholarship News 12Youth Art Month 14Interview with Sandy Skoglund 18Conference News: Pasadena Tours 22Conference Overview 25Preliminary Master Artist Classes 28

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CAEA Contact InfoCalifornia Art Education Association official address:

Ora Stephenson, Executive Secretary3624 Buck Owens Blvd. #17, Bakersfield CA 93308Phone: 661-327-2070, Email: [email protected]

The Painted Monkey is the official newsletter of the California Art Education Association.It is published four times during the year:

• January • May• March • September

(and a Conference Program issue in the fall)

The Painted Monkey is edited by Matt Murray in Los Angeles, CA. Content is provided by members of the CAEA State Council.

You may contact the editor via email at: [email protected]

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Members are invited to submit articles through the President. Next Deadline: March �4, �007

To get the CAEA Directory (pdf), go to: http://132.241.182.52/CAEA/index.htm

User ID: CAEA Password: art4me

President Penelope Venola2197 Santa Ana Ave.Costa Mesa, CA [email protected]

President-ElectKathleen Rogers78 N. Medea Creek LaneOak Park, CA [email protected]

Past PresidentCris Guenter3 Noyo CourtChico, CA [email protected]

SecretarySally Paul30215 The HorseshoeWinters, CA [email protected]

TreasurerJane Leese2225 E. Orange Grove Blvd.Pasadena, CA [email protected]

Executive SecretaryOra Stephenson3624 Buck Owens Blvd.Apartment #17Bakersfiled, CA [email protected]

Northern Area PresidentMindy AndrusP.O. Box 4403El Dorado Hills, CA [email protected]

Northern Area President-ElectSusan Manbeian(510) [email protected]

Central Area PresidentLinda Brown8713 Fairfield Dr.Bakersfield, CA [email protected][email protected]

Central Area President-ElectTo be determined

Southern Area PresidentTami LincolnPO BOX 78086Corona, CA 92877-0136

Southern Area President-ElectBruce Groff8815 Greyling PlaceSan Diego, CA [email protected]

Conference AdministratorCraig Tomlinson174 W. AdelaideDinuba, CA [email protected]

Conference ManagerLydia Vogt29049 North View LaneEscondido, CA [email protected]

State Department RepresentativeNancy Carr915 L Street #C374Sacramento, CA [email protected]

Scholarship/TCAP RepCarol Lockwood4035 Yale Ave.La Mesa, CA [email protected]

Exemplary ProgramsHarriet KossmanPO Box 1Bolimas, CA [email protected]

Professional AwardsSusan WuererP.O. Box 903Huntington Beach, CA [email protected]

Youth Art MonthMarilyn MartinP.O. Box 1066Magalia, CA [email protected]

Historian/Active Retired/AdvocacyDonna Banning2391 Waterberry StreetOrange, CA [email protected]

Website CoordinatorSasha Venola2197 Santa Ana AvenueCosta Mesa, CA [email protected]

March 3-4, 2007CAEA Council MeetingBurbank

May 19-20, 2007CAEA Council MeetingSacramento

September 8-9 2007CAEA Council MeetingPasadena

November 15-18, 2007CAEA State ConferencePasadena

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The January/February 2007 issue of “Preservation: The Magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation” just arrived. As usual, I scanned it cover to cover first and was moved to read, “The Back Page,” by Dwight Young ahead of everything else.

The title of the editorial, “Payback Time: Bestowing awards rewards us all,” really struck a note in me, having just finished working on awards nominations with the Southern Area Council. To quote Mr. Young: “In these cynical times, it’s tempting to be dismissive about these quintessentially American parades of plaques and trophies and grip-and-grin photos, but I find them inspirational. I think this is because, in a world of mixed blessings and diminished returns, awards ceremonies are an unalloyed pleasure, a feel good rush with no harmful side effects…” (72)

What these ceremonies show is that we art teachers are doing more than just a good job. We are building on the foundations laid for us by all those art teachers, legislators, and visionaries who have gone before and laid each brick of understanding for us to achieve what, at times, seems unachievable—opening a young person’s mind through art.

Think about how good you feel when a student of yours wins any form of recognition or decides on pursuing art as a career or you are able to write a referral or nomination for grants, scholarships, or special art programs. Each of us is part of our students’ life-long success team. I know, for myself, I always get a lump in my throat when these students receive recognition.

It can seem a daunting task, at times—to pick out just one person to receive an award. And, at times, there may be no one who fits the criteria. That is where increased membership helps. It gives us more people to step up and be active in the organization. It gives us more people to nominate for awards. It might be beneficial for each area to think of ways to honor their area nominees: an area certificate, an area awards luncheon, a letter of commendation—some way to keep handing out awards for years to come. It always has a certain “choke-up” factor which helps each of us to keep on going.

President’s MessageA Good Thing

By Penelope [email protected]

It would be a challenge, but each of us knows someone deserving of an award but lacking the criteria of service to CAEA. If each of these people received a personal letter from their area president or awards chair or even just another member stating that their name was put forth and issuing an invitation to become more active, it would help increase the numbers of active members, give the association more nominees, and boost all of our feel good factors.One thing a letter does that email and phone calls don’t; it is tangible evidence that someone cared enough to sit down and pen a personal statement about the receiver’s worth. So, thanks to all the areas who have been hard at work filling out those nomination forms. It can be decidedly daunting, but oh so worthwhile an activity. Everyone is hopefully planning to include the awards breakfast at the conference in their 2007 plans. We will all be feeling grand for the fabulous speaker who follows the awards.

This comes on the heels of our January State Council meeting. The committee activity involved the entire group and led to some meaningful communication. We participated in a process I was part of at the last CAAE meeting. It was so powerful I wanted to share it with the whole council. First we individually listed what we felt the organization strengths and challenges to be. Sharing these via sticky notes on the wall, we grouped the challenges by similarity, titling each area. Next we individually came up with courses of action to help face the challenges, using our strengths. Again using sticky notes on the wall, we grouped the courses of action. These groups were given titles. These titles helped us form a focus for the year. Each person at the meeting wrote what they would personally do to help achieve the focus. You now have a council that is focused on membership building. Each of you can join in that focus using some of the aforementioned suggestions.

A gentle reminder to our artist cooks—We are up to 21 recipes, thanks to Cris Guenter, who finally submitted her long awaited recipe. That means we only need 24-39 recipes more to be able to have the recipe book ready for sale. Wouldn’t it be delicious to get them in time for this upcoming conference? Please, please, please send me your favorite recipe on 8 1/2 X 11 paper, illustrated in black and white, ready for photocopying.

For anyone interested in more information about the national Trust for Historic Preservation, go online to www.NationalTrust.org or www.Preservation Online.org

Kathy Rogers, President-Elect and I are off to New York about the time you receive this. When we finish our delegates responsibilities, we will be able to report back to you in the May issue. Until then…

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Message from the Executive SecretaryBy Ora [email protected]

CAEA and Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Join ForcesCAEA has again joined with The Idyllwild Art Foundation to provide an opportunity for one student from each of the three areas in California to experience this unique art school.

The Southern, Central, and Northern Area may each submit a name for consideration of a scholarship to attend the camp. The teacher submitting their nomination must be a current CAEA member and an application appears in this issue of the Painted Monkey. The cost of the camp is $2250 for 2 weeks. The cost includes the art course taken as well as room and board. Each Area will be providing $500 and CAEA $400 of the cost, the student’s family will need to make a commitment to pay $225 plus lab fees depending on course selected, and Idyllwild will match with $1125. The CAEA State Board is quite excited that this endeavor be as successful as last year. We look forward to an experience of a lifetime for three students. We sincerely hope that you will as well. Southern Area will submit applications to Tami Lincoln, Central to Linda Brown, and Northern to Mindy Andrus. The contact information appears on page 2 of this issue of the Painted Monkey.

On another note we are seeking nominations from all three areas for President-Elect and secretary of CAEA for the 2008-2010 terms. Please notify your area president quickly as time is of the essence.

Since I am the workshop chairperson for the 2007 conference in Pasadena I am seeking people that are interested in presenting a workshop at the conference to contact me now. See my contact information at the beginning of this edition.

I will be reporting back after the NAEA convention in New York City about the success of our California YAM flag entry.

Message from the President-ElectBy Kathleen [email protected]

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I am pleased to announce that the official address for California Art Educators Association will be changing. The new address will be: 3624 Buck Owens Blvd. #17, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

I realize that having “Buck Owens Boulevard” as the address for an art educators association is a little odd, but it is kind of catchy and represents a different form of art. The musician Buck Owens, who passed away last year, called Bakersfield his home. He was active in the community, raised his family here and worked to preserve some of the old time Bakersfield heritage. He built his ‘Crystal Palace’ concert restaurant and bar on what is now his namesake street. This venue hosts many famous country and western performers, and is the weekend performance locale of Buck Owens (and now Buddy Alan Owens) and the Buckaroos. So, even though CAEA is about a different type of art we can still appreciate the other venues of art…and see the humor in our new address.

Now on to more important CAEA things; MEMBERSHIPS! Continued and new memberships are vital to CAEA and our goal to promote the arts in education. We provide a valuable networking tool for art teachers all over the state. Membership gives you a voice, it gives you a support team working with and for you, it provides you with resources that you might otherwise not have within your career choice. Additionally, it provides a resource for recognition and scholarships for your art students. The more members we have the more we can do for our members.

What can you do to help promote membership? You can keep your membership current. You can recommend membership to the new teachers in your school and district. You can be an advocate in you community, your colleges, your area to let other art educators know about CAEA and encourage them to join also. There are many people involved in California Art education who don’t know about CAEA – and you can help change that.

Memberships can be paid via mail or online. Here are a few things to remember:

• If you are updating with a check, please make your check out to CAEA.

• If you are paying via MasterCard or Visa credit card, please write your credit card number CLEARLY, write your name and sign the form also. Be sure to include the expiration date and the verification code on the card. This information is important for me to process your credit card.

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• If you have moved, changed email or contact information, or changed schools, please update our information.

Our 2007 conference committee is planning a great conference this year. Mark the dates on your calendars and start planning to attend ‘Art on Parade’ Nov 15-18 in Pasadena. This is a conference you won’t want to miss.

Promote membership in CAEA!

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Report fromthe SecretaryBy Sally Paul*[email protected]

MinutesCAEA State Council MeetingJanuary 20-21, 2007Pasadena, CA

(*Please note: Minutes recorded by Kathleen Rogers for Sally Paul.)

MEMBERS PRESENT: Cris Guenter, Craig Tomlinson, Kathy Rogers, Jane Leese, Penny Venola, Lydia Vogt, Tami Lincoln, Linda Brown, Carol Lockwood, Susan Wuerer, Marlin Martin, Harriet Kossman, Matt Murray, Ora Stephenson, Mindy Andrus Bruce Groff, and Nancy Carr.

The meeting was called to order at 12:30P.M. by President Penny Venola

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY CRIS GUENTER AND SECONDED BY SUSAN WUERER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH CORRECTIONS FROM THE OCTO-BER 29, 2006 MEETING.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY JANE LEESE AND SECONDED BY CRIS GUENT-ER TO REINSTATE THE $5.00 PER MEMBER REBATE TO THOSE AREAS EQUAL TO APPROXIMATION OF $1,600.00.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY JANE LEESE AND SECONDED BY CRIS GUENT-ER TO REINSTATE THE DONATION TO CAAE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250.00. Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY CRIS GUENTER AND SECONDED BY LINDA BROWN THAT THE PRESIDENT ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REVISE THE CONFERENCE PLANNING HANDBOOK.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY TAMI LINCOLN AND SECONDED BY SUSAN WUERER THAT WE RAISE THE COST OF REGISTRATION FOR THE 2007 CON-FERENCE BY THE AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO INCLUDE THE SUNDAY AWARDS BREAKFAST IN SOME FORM.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY SUSAN WUERER AND SECONDED BY CAROL LOCKWOOD THAT WE ACCEPT THE LOWER CASE VERSION OF THE PAINTED MONKEY MASTHEAD.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY MARILYN MARTIN AND SECONDED BY KATHY ROGERS THAT CAEA REIMBURSE HEATHER SOODAK, STUDENT ARTIST.

THE COST OF HER PLANE TICKETS UP TO $250.00, SO SHE CAN PRESENT HER ARTWORK TO GOVERNOR SCHWAZENEGGAR.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY CRIS GUENTER AND SECONDED BY SUSAN WUERER TO ACCEPT THE PRESIDENT’S PROPOSAL THAT SASHA VENOLA TAKE OVER THE CAEA WEBSITE COORDINATOR POSITION UNTIL JANUARY 2008. Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CARR AND SECONDED BY JANE LEESE THAT THE BASE REGISTRATION FOR THE PASADENA CONFERENCE BE $295.00, WITH AWARDS BREAKFAST INCLUSIVE.Passed unanimously.

MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CARR AND SECONDED BY JANE LEESE THAT THE COST OF CONFERENCE MASTER CLASSES BE $50.00 TO COVER RISING COSTS.Passed with one nay.

Respectfully submitted,Kathleen Rogers for Sally Paul

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Spring is just around the corner and the end of the school year is in sight. What a great time to finish up our Youth Art Month shows with this year’s aptly chosen theme: “Art Helps a Child Bloom”. The county shows have been hung and the Area show will run April 1 - 21, at Corona Heritage Park. I’d like to thank Jane Leese, Lori Friedlander and Anne Uphoff for coordinating the Los Angeles County show; Joan Stipe, Kathy Acquarelli, and Susan Wuerer for chairing the Orange County exhibition; Lori Love and Betty Harrison for heading up the Riverside County show; Patrice Cooley-Johnson for taking on the San Bernardino show; Bruce Groff did a great job in San Diego County; first-timer Beth Benavent way out in Imperial County; and last but not least, Kathy Rogers for chairing the Ventura County exhibition. It takes a lot of time and dedication to keep these county shows on track and successful, but I know from past experience that the students, parents, and teachers who participate in YAM really appreciate your work. I would be remiss if I did not mention the hard work of Lori Love for finding a spot for the area show and being our area coordinator. And, again, I would like to say how much I appreciate your dedication to your students and our organization.

Of course YAM is not the only thing going on in the southland, planning for the 2007 State Conference in Pasadena is in full swing. Jane Leese and Susan Wuerer are co-chairing this event and it is shaping up to be an awesome conference. There are going to be digital, elementary, and administrative strands. That’s right, three. It was hard to narrow down tour sites with so many great spots in Southern California, but you won’t be disappointed. The speakers are going to keep you on the edge of your seats … I could go on and on. In other words, you need to be there. Mark you calendars now, November 15, 16, 17, and 18. Even better, let Jane ([email protected]) or Susan ([email protected]) know that you would like to help out. The next meeting is on February 25th. There are still plenty of things to do and there is nothing more fulfilling than working on a State Conference Committee.

The next area Meet and Greet is scheduled for April 15th at the Getty Villa. If you are interested, contact donna banning at [email protected]. Spots are limited. We are also planning an event down San Diego way. Will keep you informed on that one. (Continued on page 9)

Southern AreaNewsBy Tami [email protected]

Area News FROM YOURAREA PRESIDENTS

I am thrilled to introduce to you our new Northern Area President-Elect! Susan Manbeian has graciously accepted the position and is ready to serve in our organization! Susan is located in Fremont and brings a wealth of experience with her. She is well connected with folks in the bay area and will be a wonderful addition to the CAEA family! Welcome Susan!

On January 27th, we were honored to participate in an Art Smart day with Tony Natsoulas. We spent the Saturday learning about his work and seeing his creations. Watched his demonstrate a clay throwing technique which was quite entertaining! We all had the opportunity to make our own masks. Tony worked with each person to create their mask. When we finished sculpting them, we went outside and dropped them on the ground causing this incredible distor-tion. We all enjoyed our day with Tony!

Youth Art Month held during the month of March and the Northern Area is celebrating! There are shows all over the Northern Area! There is a show at the Crocker Art Museum hosted by Caren Guitierrez, Sacramento Office of Education, hosted by Maureen Gemma, The Pence Gallery, hosted by Natalie Nelson. In addition to these, there are many other shows and celebrations happening all over the Northern Area. Take advantage of the month of March and celebrate. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase you student work.

Our next Art Smart day and Northern Area board meeting will be held on Saturday, April 21st. We are working on this event and will update you as to details.

Have a wonderful spring and enjoy the balance of the school year!

Northern AreaNewsBy Mindy [email protected]


Central AreaNewsBy Linda [email protected]


It’s March! Can you believe it! It seems not too long ago that we were welcoming in our new students and planning for the school year. With March comes Youth Art Month, (YAM). This is the month to plan art events and let the rest of the school see your “stuff”. Find a space to hold a student art show, participate in an area show, make art ties for the faculty to wear, submit student artwork to the school newspaper or just hang a few art pieces in the front office. The theme for this years YAM is “Art Helps a Child Bloom”. If you can, try to use this in the advertising of your events). Contact Marci Ruona or Marilyn Martin with any questions. Let the world know how important the arts are to education!

Youth Art Month 2007 is in full gear with Central Area YAM Shows. The Fresno area is having an “Art Helps a Child Bloom” Art Show at Arte Americas, (1630 Van Ness), in Fresno, February 24th - March 31st. The opening reception for students, families and friends is Sunday, March 25th, at 1:30 p.m. The show comes down Saturday, March 31st and work may be picked up at Arte Americas April 1st – 5th. The Bakersfield area will also be hosting a YAM show that will run from April 13th -May 11th, with a reception on April 13th, 5:30-7:30PM. Artwork can be brought to the Central Area Conference, March 10, at Liberty High School, or to The Arts Council of Kern, 2000 K Street, Suite 110, Bakersfield- March 30, -2:00-5:00pm or April 5, 10:00am-5:00pm. Two-dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. All work needs to include a student statement and signed contract form. (Detailed information and contract form will be mailed early February.) The Modesto Area is holding a YAM Show and will be receiving artwork on March 14th from 3-5PM. The show opens on March 19th and continues through March 24. The reception will be Saturday, March 24, from 12-3. The YAM show will be in McHenry Village Shopping Center, space 61, Modesto, in the former Dreamland Store location.

The Modesto Area is also hosting a “Young Masters Show” and will be receiving artwork on Saturday, Feb. 17th from 10-4 at the Mistlin Gallery, 1015 J Street, Modesto. The artist’s reception is Sunday, March 4, from 2-4pm

A Student Art Show was held in Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Fran Reynolds, the show chair would like to thank all of you for making the effort to bring (and


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pick-up) your students’ work and for all you do to make their art experiences rewarding. We had a good number of schools participate this year and look forward to even more participation next year. It was a good show because of your efforts! I would like to thank Fran for finding us three venues for showing student artwork in the Bakersfield area. Your hard work is much appreciated.

The Bakersfield area will have another student show in March. The “State of the Art Senior Show” is a juried show for counties high school seniors. It will be at the Wylie and May Louise Jones art Gallery at Bakersfield College. The show dates are March 15th – April 12th with delivery of work on March 10th. All work must meet the artist’s statement and framed hanging requirements. There is a hanging fee of $10.00 per school.

Bakersfield College is putting together an event for visual art teachers called “Panorama 4 - dialectic with Joseph Cornell”. It is an opportunity for you to recharge your creative batteries, make some assemblage artwork, interact with high school and college colleagues, enjoy lunch with the Dean and the Chair of the Bakersfield College Art Department, and do it all for free! This event will also provide you with the opportunity to tour the BC Art Department and meet the BC art faculty. This is still in the works, but I will keep you posted.

Thanks to Craig Tomlinson on chairing a wonderful State Conference. If you missed it, you missed some wonderful guest speakers, master classes and workshops. The next State Conference will be in Pasadena and it promises to be just as successful-don’t miss it. Craig has also received a National Art Education Association Award. The award, “Pacific Region Art Educator of the Year Award 2007-Pacific Region” is one of four regional awards that will be given at the NAEA National Convention in New York City on Friday, Mar. 16th. Craig is the 6th Californian to win the Pacific Region Award.

The Central area meeting went well and plans for the Winter Conference were solidified. We can always use some extra hands at the conferences, so if you would like to volunteer your time on March 10th, let me know. Look for the conference registration flyer and workshop schedule in this issue of the Painted Monkey.

The next Central Area meeting is on Saturday June 9th, in Bakersfield, from 11:00am – 2:00pm, at Liberty High School, room 302, (you can email me for directions). All are welcomed to attend. The meetings are casual, potluck affairs that give art teachers a chance to connect with other art teachers. I hope to see you at the Winter Conference in March and at the meeting in June.

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News from the CaliforniaDepartment of Education

By Nancy Carr, VAPA [email protected]

$10� million Arts and Music Block Grant

1. On-going funding allocated to school districts/charters/county offices of education programs based upon school enrollment data; 75% payment was made early January based upon 2005-2006 school enrollment data with the remaining 25% anticipated to be paid out late June, 2007 based upon 2006-2007 school enrollment data.

2. Schools with 20 or fewer students will provide the district with $2,500 contribution to the district warrant.

3. Schools with 21 or more students will provide the district with no less than $4,000 contribution to the district warrant.

4. This apportionment turned out to be $15.94 per pupil when School Fiscal Services completed computation of the data.

5. There is no deadline for spending this money.

6. There is no direction of the proportion of funds that need to be provided dance, music, theatre and/or visual arts.

7. It is hoped there is collaborative decision making among district administration, principals, department chairs and teachers of dance, music, theatre and visual arts.

8. These funds are to supplement, not supplant expenditures for dance, music, theatre and visual arts.

9. These funds are for kindergarten, and grades one to twelve inclusive.

10. There are three basic uses of these funds:

A) Professional development for generalist teachers (content and sequential standards-based learning instruction), for single subject teachers of dance, music, theatre and visual arts (sequential standards-based learning units of instruction–here’s the opportunity to have teachers take long used units and morph them to sequential standards-

base instructional learning) and administrators.

B) Hiring credentialed NLCB compliant teachers of dance, music, theatre and visual arts or a coordinator for Visual andPerforming Arts

C) Acquisition of sequential standards-based learning instruction supplies, books and equipment

11. Listing of apportionments for all districts/charters/county offices of education programs may be found at:www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/ca

$�00 million Arts, Music and Physical Education Grant

1. One-time funds allocated to districts/charters/county offices of education programs based upon average daily attendance data; anticipated letters will go to county superintendents late January/early February and first warrants of 75% payment to be made late February; final 25% payment anticipated to be paid in late June, 2007; both payments based upon 2005-2006 average daily attendance.

2. Districts are guaranteed to received no less than $2,500 apportionment for each of their schools.

3. If districts manage a school’s apportionment, which they may, they have to evidence they have expended no less than $2,500 per school site.

4. There is no deadline for spending this money

5. There is no direction as to the proportion of fund distribution for dance, music, theatre, visual arts or physical education.

6. It is hoped there is collaborative decision making amongst district administrators, principals, department chairs, and teachers of dance, music, theatre, visual arts and physical education.

7. These funds are for kindergarten and grades one to twelve inclusive.

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And finally, have you heard, the check is in the mail! Most districts should have received the first installments of the state funded grants for arts education by now. The initial disbursement will be 75% of the allocation and the remaining 25% should come in June. The amount that each district receives is based on enrollment. Get involved; make your voice heard to insure that the money is wisely spent at the district level. You can go to the California Department of Education’s website for a Projected Funding Profile: www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=953. If you have any questions, contact Laurie Schell at [email protected], Joe Landon at [email protected] or Nancy Carr at [email protected]. The good news is that the Governor released his proposed 2007-2008 State Budget and the Arts and Music Block Grant is slated to be funded again, in the amount of $109,242.000. Remember it is up to us to keep the pressure on our elected officials to keep that money in the budget.

Respectfully submitted,Tami M. LincolnPresident, Southern Area

8. These funds are for 10 a) and 10 c) as noted above for the $105 million

9. Listing of apportionments will be posted to the CDE website when the letters have been sent out to county superintendents as occurred for the $105 million. * Professional development includes: generalist training (content plus learning to deliver sequential standards-based instruction), singles subject dance, music, theatre and visual arts (and physical education) training (here these individuals need to work on instruction to sequential standards-based learning for the four arts and to standards-base learning for physical education); evaluating district arts education plans; up-dating or writing district arts education plans; writing of curriculum (as textbooks support the curriculum but are not the curriculum; curriculum is developed around the standards). If a district has a structured professional development plan that includes year-long collaborative participation, they may consider conferences within the larger professional development package; if there is no constructed larger plan, conferences in and of themselves are not considered professional development (see NCLB guidelines on professional development)

* If a district utilized Instructional Materials funds for books, those must be state adopted texts (as exist with the 2006 adoptions for K-8 vocal music, visual arts and theatre

* Use of the $105 million and $500 million to buy books/texts may be of materials other than on the state adopted list

* Supplies and equipment do not include buses for transportation or tickets for performances or the hiring of outside people to deliver the instruction (since California requires that credentialed teachers deliver instruction and in the case of the four arts, they need to be NCLB compliant credentialed teachers) or fees to enter competitions or festivals, dues to a group, participation fees or the like. Supplies are quickly consumed or have short life span; equipment is anything one plugs in, class sets of items, instruments, items of larger value. Supplies and equipment are not permanent items so that precludes a new all weather track, new floor in the dance studio (though a portable or Marley floor would be okay); it is interesting to learn that if something is part of the permanent school structure or in permanent form, those items are not supplies or equipment (as one fiscal person here at the department said, if you nail it down, screw or bolt is on, concrete it in - that is part of school facility and is permanent and is not a supply or an equipment item).

If you have additional questions, please let me know.Nancy Carr, email: [email protected]

Three people of import to our organization have passed away.

Dr. Tom Hatfield, Executive Director of NAEA passed away in December. He was due to retire in January.

Donald W. Herberholz who, with his wife, received a Northern Area Lifetime Achievement award at the Sacramento Conference in 2005 passed away, also in December. He was 83 and an early member of CAEA, receiving the CAEA Award of Merit in 1981 and 1988. In 1985 he was the California Art Educator of the Year at the NAEA convention. With his wife he wrote, “Artworks for Elementary Teachers.” The book now in its ninth edition, has been in print longer than any other kind. It has sold over 500,000 copies.

Dona Meilach, prolific writer of books on art and crafts for over three decades has passed away in Carlsbad, California. Many of our members helped Ms. Meilach with samples for her books.

In Memorium

Saturday, March 10th 2007 – BakersfieldLiberty High School 7:45am - 4pm

REGISTRATION: (includes morning & afternoon snacks/drinksEarly Bird (postmarked by Feb.25, 2006) - $25.00

On site or after February 25, 2006 - $35.00Full-Time Students - $20.00

Bring a bag lunch!!!

Please make Checks out to CAEA/Central Area. Note on check: Winter Art Conference /Sorry, No P.O.sAll workshops are California Visual Arts Standards Based

Registration Form

Name

Address City Zip

Phone E-mail

School District School

Grade level of teaching Amount Paid:$

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Winter Visual Arts Conference 2006California Art Education Association - Central AreaART HISTORY & K- 12 STANDARDS BASED

Mail Registration Form & Check to:Central Area Art Conference c/o Linda Brown

8713 Fairfield Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93311

Please copy and give to a friend!

Registration will be confirmed by email along with revised workshop schedule. Please contact Central Area President, Linda Brown, for further details:[email protected]

Tentative Workshop Schedule: 03-10-2007

7:45am–8:25am Registration & Check In, Coffee, Announcements, Introductions8:15am Welcome & Introductions & Door Prizes (Room 302)

Session 18:30–10:00 Andy “Warholish” Self-Portraits – Mark Brown

This is a semi-simple self-portrait process made from black & white photos. Students will study value and color theory to create a “Warholish” type drawing. Mediums may include: acrylics, colored pencils, pastels, and #2 pencil. Bringing a black & white photo of yourself to the workshop is encouraged, but not mandatory. M-HS

Quilting – Katie SquireQuilt art for the non-quilter. Participants will create two quilt blocks, one for their personal enjoyment and a second to assemble as a group quilt. Learn non-sewing and simple sewing techniques that will work for all ages. E-HS

Peter Max Inspired Color Wheels – Rita NobletAstrological Astroplane by Peter Max is the inspiration for this fun color wheel assignment. The assignment involves using self-defined symbols that are important to the students emerging generation. Each student will explore the color wheel and create a unique and personal piece of art. MS–HS

10:00–10:15 Break: Snacks & Raffle (Room 302), “Lesson Plan Mall” of all Today’s Workshops

Session 210:15-11:45 Creating an Abstraction – Michelle Sanchez

Create an abstract composition in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe using a flower as a subject. The lesson involves a brief history on the artist and her use of monumentalized flowers as subjects and bold colors to create extraordinary abstractions. Each student will use oil pastels while incorporating line, value and color to create an original and successful, abstract composition. E-HS

Framing Student Work – Toni LottA local framer will share ideas on preserving and presenting student artwork. Some materials will be supplied. E-HS

Visual Posters – Linda BrownParticipants will be given information on how to incorporate literacy and research into group poster assignments. The instructor will lead teachers through the process of using written information to create visuals and quality posters for the classroom. E-HS

11:45–1:00 Lunch (Bring a bag lunch)

General Session1:00-2:00 Art Sherwyn: “Finding the Flow”

Creating a classroom environment that is conducive to great art and great interaction.

2:00-2:15 Break

Session 32:15-3:45 Multi-cultural Art Adventures – Lori Kramer

Description of Lesson: This workshop offers multi-cultural Art adventures and simulated global travel integrating Art, Music, Literature and Geography into your Art studio. Learn about available travel scholarships and becoming an international world citizen for peace. Lesson plan ideas will be shared and time allowed to experience one or more Art forms with a focus on Asian Art. Interdisciplinary, multi-cultural. E-HS

Pop-Up Platters – Barrie BurnhamLearn this easy clay technique to use for stamping, drawing, and storytelling. Bring your greatest and easiest ideas for foot and handle additions to enhance your platters.” Finished artwork can be used to encourage storytelling by students. E-HS

Van Gogh Paints Cezanne’s Fruit – Craig TomlinsonStarting from the beginning and understand how colors help each other. A bit of sketching, then hands-on painting with crayons. Oh, don’t forget to buff it out! E-HS

3:00-4:45 Closing: Evaluations, snacks & raffle, “Lesson Plan Mall” (room 302) / presenter clean up

ALL Workshops are California Visual Arts Standards based with an Historical & Writing Focus.Presented by California Art Education Association - Central Area.

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17 Recipients Benefit From The 2006 Conference AuctionOnce again our Saturday night live and silent auction raised sufficient funds to support our student scholarship program. The fund also supports the Lynn Hickey Professional Development Scholarships for members attending CAEA conferences and the Idyllwild Arts Program.

Ten teachers nominated 21 students. This year’s winners and their art are listed in alphabetical order on the following two pages.

The awards will be recognized at the Area YAM events and at their school awards programs with special certificates, awaiting notification of official college enrollment for the actual monetary award. Congratulations to this year’s winners and their teachers and to all the applicants for participating.

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program ScholarshipBy Kathleen [email protected]

CAEA has joined with The Idyllwild Arts Foundation to provide an opportunity for one student from each of the three areas in California to experience this unique summer art program. As a current CAEA member, you may nominate as many students as you wish by copying and completing the form on page 15.The CAEA State Board was thrilled with the success of last year’s program and we look forward to extending this opportunity to three lucky students this year.

The Juan Marquez Memorial Scholarship Fund Juan Marquez spent his life involved in the arts and the service of others. He attended Oakland School of Arts and Crafts, served as a nurse in a Mash unit in Vietnam, and was a leader in assisting with arts curriculum materials in schools throughout northern California. Because of his caring nature and background Juan maintained a concern for Latino students and their educational opportunities. His life ended as the Alaska Airlines crashed off the coast of southern California in the year 2000, but his concern for Latino students will not end. The Juan Marquez memorial fund to honor him has been established by his partner of 20 years, Dale Rettinger. A deserving Latino high school student this year will receive a $1000.00 scholarship to assist with further education in the arts. This will be the first of an annual award in the same amount from the Juan Marquez Memorial Fund. It is hoped by Juan’s partner and devoted friends that recipients of this award will use it not only to further their education in the arts but if the opportunity presents itself in the future that each recipient will show concern and caring for another student as was shown to them.

ScholarshipBy Carol Lockwood, Scholarship Chair

[email protected]

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Sophie Benjamin, $250“Stripes” Charcoal

Acalanes HS, teacher Deb Taylor

Julia Connally, $250“Devendra Banhart” Acrylic

Merrill F. West HS, teacher Kimiko Azama

Wendie Boehmer, $1000“Definitions of Graphite”

L.A. County HS for the Arts, teacher Lia Halloran

Mudzhib Dadgar, $500“Cockatoo With Her Nest” Scratch Board


Laura-Alexis Harvey, $500John F. Kennedy HS, teacher Carol Piskoti

Morgan Graedel, $250“Living Greens” Acrylic

Pleasant Valley HS, teacher Reta Rickmers

Holly Hsu, $1000“Solid, Rhymes” Linoleum

John Marshall HS, teacher Dorothy Lee

Jerrad Keith, $250“Wispy Light House” Acrylic


Annlyn Huang, $1500“Little Fox” Scratchboard

Folsom HS, teacher Christine Gilbert

ScholarshipBy Carol Lockwood, Scholarship Chair

[email protected]

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Phillip Kim, $1500Oil Pastel

Folsom HS, teacher Christine Gilbert

Jesus Mascorro, $1000“Pop It Like It’s Hot” Oil and Charcoal on

Wood PanelOtis College of Art and Design, Dorothy Lee

Ann Leese, $1500“Black and White Figures” Ink and Conte

Arroyo Pacific Academy, teacher Richard Godfrey

Lilia Reyna, $1000“Lady of Justice” Clay and Rub-ons

*** The Juan Marquez Scholarship ***Hanford HS, teacher Mark Tunison

James Wu, $1500“Still Life Value Study” Charcoal


John Rosario, $1500“Mystery” Acrylic


Michelle Wurlitzer, $500“Lamp Shade - Original Design” Stained Glass*** Ruth P. Coverley Memorial Scholarship ***

Chico HS, teacher Pennie Baxter

Gabriel Yeganyan, $2000“Old Man” China Marker

*** The Laurel Burch �000 Scholarship ***John Marshall HS, teacher Dorothy Lee

(All images displayed here have been cropped for placement.)

Nominate a student for the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Scholarship

CAEA has joined with The Idyllwild Arts Foundation to provide an opportunity for one student from each of the three areas in California to experience this unique summer art program. As a current CAEA member, you may nominate as many students as you wish by copying and completing the form on this page. The regular cost of the program is $2250 for 2 weeks. The cost includes the art course taken as well as room and board. A breakdown of the financial assistance is detailed below:

• CAEA will be providing $400• Each State Area will provide $500• Idyllwild Arts Foundation will match with $1125• The student’s family will need to make a commitment to pay the final $225 plus a lab fee ($40-$150 depending on program).

The CAEA State Board was thrilled with the success of last year’s program and we look forward to extending this opportunity to three lucky students this year. We sincerely hope that you will take part and nominate at least one deserving student. Winners will be notified by May 1, 2007. (For general information about Idyllwild Summer Arts Program, visit www.idyllwildarts.org)

Instructions:• You may nominate ONE student per form. To nominate additional students, make photocopies of this blank form.• See below for where to mail your completed nomination form(s).• All forms must be received by April 1, 2007.

IDYLLWILD ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION FORM

TO BE FILLED OUT BY TEACHER (MUST BE CURRENT CAEA MEMBER)

s p o n s o r e d b y c a e a a n d t h e i d y l l w i l d a r t s f o u n d a t i o n

Student Name Student Phone

Student Address City State Zip

Teacher Name Teacher Phone

Teacher Address City State Zip

School Name CAEA Area (circle one): SOUTHERN CENTRAL NORTHERN

How many years have you known this student? In what capacity?

How many years of instruction with this student?

Why do you feel this student is worthy of consideration?

CAEA Member Number:

Teacher Signature Date(Photocopy additional forms if needed.)

(if you need more room, attach additional pages)

If you live in the Southern Area:Tami LincolnPO BOX 78086Corona, CA 92877-0136

If you live in the Central Area:Linda Brown8713 Fairfield Dr.Bakersfield, CA 93311

If you live in the Northern Area:Mindy AndrusP.O. Box 4403El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Here is where to mail this form: Remember: The deadline is APRIL 1, 2007

YOUTH ART MONTH


Heather Soodak is a CSULB (California State University, Long Beach) student under instructor Donna Banning.Her piece was selected to represent our Youth Art Month theme for 2006, “Picture This... Art in Every Classroom.”

Artist’s Statement:“I wanted to create an honest, playful piece that will make people relate, laugh, and enjoy art. It was a very spontane-ous process, and came very naturally so I would want the viewer to feel very welcome and comfortable looking at this piece, as if they were really talking to me and getting to know me. I hope that they would gain some insight to my personality by looking at my style and understanding the content of this piece.” – Heather Soodak

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It is March – Youth Art Month!By Marilyn Martin, State YAM [email protected]

Youth Art Month has been celebrated nationwide each March since l961 to promote art and quality art education. California has been observing Youth Art Month and submitting a state report to the Council for Art Education for the past 33 years. But this is the first year that we will be participating in the flag event held each year to celebrate and bring attention to Youth Art Month.

Each state designs a flag which is representative of their state, and contains the YAM logo. You may recall Kathy Rogers, our CAEA president-elect, requesting student artwork for this purpose in the May 2006 issue of the Painted Monkey. There were 76 submissions, and of these, fourteen original drawings depicting our Douc Langur monkey were selected. Kathy is a wonderful seamstress, and took it upon herself to sew California’s first YAM flag.

The 2007 YAM flag event will take place in NYC on March 14th, in conjunction with the NAEA convention. The Council for Art Education, (who sponsors and coordinates this event), is hoping to have the flag designers, with their flag, on the plaza the next morning in order to have the opportunity to be on The Today Show. What a great way to bring attention to YAM, and art education. How lucky we are to have Kathy as one of our very dedicated teachers and CAEA members!

Meanwhile, back here in sunny California, there are many other dedicated teachers and CAEA members holding their own YAM shows, or participating in one. Holding a show is a valuable means of bringing attention to art education, and at the same time helping your students gain the recognition they deserve for the efforts they put into their work.

In 2006 thirteen of our 58 counties held, and reported, YAM shows. All it takes is ONE teacher holding a Youth Art Month Show, and of course, reporting it, to get your county on the map. The deadline for submitting reports is June 1st, 2007. Please send a report to your area chair!

In order to make it easier on you, I have typed up an abbreviated report form. This form is not meant for the large county and area shows. I cannot add the abbreviated report directly into the state report, and it won’t be eligible for a YAM award at the annual CAEA conference. But it will take less time to fill out, and I can use the data in the state report. I believe it will help me show a truer picture of how many of us are participating in Youth Art Month. You will find the abbreviated report form, the “regular” report form, and an informational guide to putting on and reporting a YAM show at our website (www.caea-arteducation.org). Once you are at the home page, click on PROGRAMS. Then click onto YOUTH ART MONTH. You will find your area YAM contact information there as well. I will also gladly send the report forms to you as an attachment, so you can type directly onto the document.

Contact infoNorthern Area: (Alameda, Butte, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, & Yuba counties)

Northern Area Co-chair: Kevin Ohama, Email: [email protected]

Northern Area Co-chair: Janet Applegate, Phone: (916) 966-9570

Central Area: (Alpine, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne counties)

Central Area Chair: Marcy Ruona, Email: [email protected]

Southern Area: (Imperial, LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura counties)

Southern Area Chair: Lori LoveEmail: [email protected], Phone: (951) 245-6262Address: 33390 Maple Tree Ln., Wildomar, CA 92595

State YAM Chair: Marilyn MartinEmail: [email protected], Phone: (530) 873-4323Address: P.O. Box 1066, Magalia, CA 95954

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Painted Monkey: I wanted to start by talking about your process. When you are developing concepts for a new piece, do you always start from a blank slate and then find the materials you need, or do you ever find an object that’s emblematic of a theme you want to explore and build a scene around that object?

Sandy Skoglund: For me it works both ways. It’s possible that the “blank slate” approach is more common because my process begins with drawing. The drawings aren’t descriptive, they’re ideas. Let’s take The Cocktail Party as an example; it’s a piece that was essentially built around one object. It might seem that the whole piece is inspired only by the cheese doodle that it’s made from, but I know that I went out looking for snack foods. It wasn’t as if I was walking around in the grocery store and said “Oh my God, that’s what I’m going to make this out of.” The process went something more like this: “I think I’ll do a piece about snacks using snack foods” and then I examined some of the snack foods that were out there. When I’m working with an idea and trying to narrow it down, I believe in having the thing itself and living with it

in the studio. For The Cocktail Party, I had the cheese doodles and I glued them to the wall and did the same thing with the potato chips and so on. So more than anything, I think it is a blank slate and then a narrowing down process.

PM: You had said in another interview that a lot of your work is based on the idea of a “Frankensteinian” world, one that devolves out of control and eventually turns us. Considering the state of the world today, is there anything going on right now that’s captured your attention as a subject for a future piece?

Skoglund: Actually, it’s so disturbing that I’m completely unint- erested as far as my artwork goes.

PM: Is it a case of stimuli overload?

Skoglund: Well, it’s the threat of a complete annihilation of the United States that I really don’t want to contemplate. Having lived through the two towers collapsing and the whole issue of terrorism and the clash of cultures; all of these clashes are sharply defined and painful to me. I don’t particularly

Interview WITHAN

Sandy SkoglundWhat a pleasure it is to welcome Sandy Skoglund to the CAEA State Conference in Pasadena. She will be a keynote

speaker at the Sunday Awards Breakfast as well as conducting a Featured Artist Class on Saturday. If you’re just getting to know Sandy Skoglund’s work, this interview will be an eye-opener. In addition to being a gifted installation artist and photographer, she is an articulate speaker with deep insight into the problems of the contemporary artist.

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want to address them in my work. I’m more interested now in generalized preconceptions about the world. For example, I’m interested in the attributes of pleasure. Right now I’m exploring why “soft and fluffy” is considered to be a positive surface which gives us a sense of comfort. So I guess I’m actually comforting myself with my work.

PM: You were once quoted as saying “Everything seems to be completely upside down for me because my dreams are about ordinary life.” It reminded me of a similar quote from the film director M. Night Shyamalan. He was asked whether he suffers from nightmares and brings those images and into his work. He explained that nightmares are something he gets to create during the day while working on the set and that at night he sleeps very peacefully. What struck me about both of those statements was that they describe an ideal workflow for an artist; a case where one is able to keep their work life and their private life distinct from one another. That is something that many artists find extremely difficult to achieve. What are

your thoughts on whether artists are helped or hindered by an overactive imagination that doesn’t let them get any rest?

Skoglund: I think that part of becoming a professional artist involves understanding yourself and understanding what aspects of yourself you need to work on and control in order

to perform. I think there is a certain basic struggle in those people who are drawn to the arts: it’s a struggle to get well. You’re coming from a feeling of queasiness, wherein life as it presents itself, without making art, is like being in the hospital. It is a case of being in a world that is not right. That’s why your dailyness in making the art, in a sense, is making it right. And then your

dreams, well my dreams, aren’t always about “happy-happy” things. They’re often full of anxiety and they’re coupled with very materialistic dreams, like shopping. It is partly because I repress that. I work very hard all the time and I don’t go shopping. I try to make due with what I have so that I can spend more time in the studio.

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PM: Let’s switch gears and talk a little about teaching and art education. When I look at your work, what strikes me is not only the craftsmanship of the execution, but how thoughtful the concepts are; the questions you’re asking and the themes you’re exploring. In your classes and workshops, how much do you concentrate on concept development with your students, as opposed to straight execution?

Skoglund: I’ve been an educator for a long time, over 30 years. The journey has sometimes been more towards concept, and other times, more towards execution. Since the workshops are relatively brief, the main objective of the workshop is to arrive at a sense of radicallity. I try to introduce some kind of element that’s present in my own work. Usually it’s the use of a familiar material and then a repetition of that use. In the process of doing that I try to keep it within the realm of fun and, almost strangeness – as if you’re estranged from yourself. One of my goals in creating the workshops is to engage the participants in an activity that they haven’t done before. It’s also important to keep it simple.

It’s important to present the possibility that insight is made in a way that we will never understand. I’m really behind that idea as an educator. I try not to distill the art world and the process into a sum of its parts. I think there’s a tendency in art education to do that, partly because of the dominance of the scientific method and mathematical models of learning. I think my job is always to say that the ways of knowing that the artist is able to communicate are ways of knowing that are not necessarily reasonable; so it’s like an internal adventure.

PM: The majority of members in CAEA teach at the elementary, secondary and high school levels. In your work with college-level students, have you identified any bad habits in art students that seem to be too common or on the rise? For example, not knowing enough art history, or not wanting to spend the time planning before diving into the production phase of their work.

Skoglund: Art history is so helpful. I agree that there is not enough of that presented at any level all the way up through high school. There may be reasons for that, but I think more art history would most certainly help students. There is a lot of art out there to draw upon; it doesn’t need to be European like Rembrandt and Vermeer. It can be anything that draws the student’s attention to artistic objects. I know that for me when I went on to college, art history was particularly helpful in setting my own path to becoming an artist. Prior to that, the

art world presented itself to me as comic books, illustrations and commercial applications, so art history frees everyone of that limitation. I was just a middle-class American kid who had never gone to a museum. I’m presuming that many students are like that, so more art history can really help in terms of igniting the passion to participate in your culture. Because after all, when we are looking at art history, we are looking at the residue of a given culture. That’s a powerful thing to

think that you could make something that would be an emblem of your culture at the time.

I also feel that certain values separate from the material could be taught, such as perseverance and the trajectory of perseverance. When you start out doing something, usually there’s fear, you don’t know how to do it, then you get better at it, then you feel better, then it goes into skill development level,

and then there’s boredom and pushing. I think the idea of pushing would be very helpful to students. I notice a lack of that in college student’s I’ve dealt with.

PM: One last question. When I look at your work I see the culmination of several different specialty skills. Sculpting, model-making, casting of talent, costume design, lighting design, and photography to name a few. What’s evident in your body of work is the fact that you’ve had to keep learning over the course of your career. What advice to you have for art teachers who want to spread their wings and learn new skills but feel stuck in the classroom because of limits on time and resources?

Skoglund: That’s a very good question because I know that the progression of most art education has led to the point now where most of the art educators are really artists of one discipline or another and were not necessarily drawn towards education per se, but are drawn towards the art-making process, but then find that they enjoy sharing that. The discipline of doing the five-day-a-week job makes it very difficult to find the time. I think that periodically changing the way that you teach and what you teach will certainly help, and it will feed back into your own artwork. I can highly recommend learning new techniques, more than anything. Rather than reading a conceptual book, I think learning technique, or learning to work with a new material is just so invigorating. Then to bring that into the classroom is the first thing I would recommend.

To learn more about Sandy Skoglund, visit:www.sandyskoglund.com

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Pasadena 2007 ToursThe Getty Villa

PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1�, �007

Don’t miss the chance to visit the newly renovated Getty Villa in Malibu on Thursday, November 15, 2007. The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria and the collections are set in Roman-inspired architecture and gardens. Since it has opened, tickets are in high demand. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a full day exploring the themed collections and relaxing in the beautiful gardens set like a jewel on the Pacific coast. Enjoy a gourmet lunch on your own at the Villa’s terrace Café and take in the spectacular view before returning in time for the evening’s workshops and classes. Register early to secure your place on this exciting tour!

Downtown Los AngelesArt and Architecture

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1�, �007

A visit to downtown Los Angeles and the Museum of Contemporary Art, a tour of Frank Gehry’s stunning Walt Disney Concert Hall , and Los Angeles Cathedral designed by Spanish architect Jose Rafael Moneo.

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Pasadena HistoricalArchitecture Tour

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1�, �007

A Historical Architecture Tour of Pasadena will include a docent tour of the Gamble House. Built in 1908, it is the best preserved example of work from architects Greene and Greene, and it is considered a masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts style.

Look for more details in May and September’s The Painted Monkey.

Huntington Library,Galleries, and Gardens

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1�, �007

Visit the famed Huntington Library with its beautiful art collections and extensive themed gardens, featuring the newly opened Chinese Garden.

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All Inclusive Events:Friday, Nov. 1�, Exhibitor’s Opening Continental Breakfast (NC)Saturday, Nov. 17, Area Receptions and Teacher as Artist (NC)Saturday, Nov. 17, Silent Auction and Buffet (NC)Sunday, Nov. 1�, Awards Breakfast and Keynote Speaker, Sandy Skoglund (NC)

Special Ticketed Events:Additional FeesThursday, Nov. 1�Nick Capaci & Jonde Northcutt Special Printmaking Class Tour #1 Getty VillaTour #2 LA Art & Architecture (MOCA, Disney Hall, & LA Cathedral)

Friday, Nov. 1�Administrative StrandTour #3 Pasadena Historic ArchitectureTour #4 Huntington Library, Galleries, & GardensEvening Museum March (Includes hors d’oeuvres)

Saturday, Nov. 17Northern Area BreakfastCentral Area BreakfastSouthern Area BreakfastDigital Day Elementary Strand IISpecial Featured Artist, Sandy Skoglund Photo Installation ClassKeynote Speaker, Richard MacDonald

Sunday, Nov. 1�Awards Breakfast with Keynote Speaker, Sandy Skoglund

(Some events subject to change)

Hotel Information:Location:Hilton Pasadena 168 South Los Robles AvenuePasadena, CA 91101Phone: 626-577-1000Fax: 626-584-3148

Rates:Single Rate $124.00 Double Rate $124.00Triple Rate $149.00 Quad Rate $174.00

Plus hotel occupancy tax currently @ 14.5%

Features and Ammenities:Our hotel is 100% non-smoking with designated smoke areas located throughout the hotel. All rooms offer: Wire-less High Speed Internet Access, Spacious Workdesk, Smart Lamps, Web TV, In-room Coffee Maker, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdyer, Lodgenet Pay-per-View, Nintendo Games and Premium TV Channels

Reservations:Reservations must be made by Thursday, November 15, 2007, in order to guarantee a room at the CAEA prices. Contact the hotel at 626-577-1000 to make your reservation.

Sign Up Now, Hold Your Spot,And Win A Chance For AFree Master Artist Class!Use the Pre-Registration form on page 27 to sign up early for Pasadena 2007 and get Early Bird Prices, Priority Sign Ups for Master Classes, and Qualify for a Free Master Class Drawing (up to three classes will be given away).

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to Pasadena!

2007 Conference OverviewArt on Parade: Celebrating Creative Expression • Pasadena 2007

CAEA State Conference Preliminary Overview (Subject to Change) November 15–18,2007

Tours#1Getty Villa9:00am–4:30p.m. (Lunch on your own at the Getty)

Tour #2MOCA, Disney Hall, and LA Cathedral(Lunch on your own at one of these sites)9:30am–4:00pm

Master ClassPrintmaking with Nick Capaci and Jonde Northcutt 9:00am–4:00pm at Santa Ana Studio

Registration4:00pm–8:00pm

Master Class7:00pm–10:00pm

Master ClassJewelry—Farrin O’Connor Design Studio 6:00pm–10:00pm

Workshop7:00pm–9:00pm

Registration7:00am–4:30pm

Exhibitor’s OpeningContinental Breakfast7:30am

Workshops8:00am–9:15am

Master Classes8:30am–12:00pm

Tour #3 Pasadena’s Historical Architecture Tour(includes tour of the Gamble House)8:30am–12:00pm

Workshops9:30am–11:00am

Lunch On Own11:00am–12:30pm

Exhibitors Closed12:45–1:45pm

Tour #4 Huntington Library and Gardens Tour12:30pm—4:00pm

Master Classes12:30pm–4:00 pm

Workshops12:45pm–2:15pm2:30pm–4:00pm

Visit Exhibitors before they close at 4:15pm

General SessionHilton International BallroomKeynote Speaker:TBD4:30pm–5:45pm

Evening at the Museums6:00pm–9:00pm

Dinner on Own

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8:30–4:00pmHilton Hotel

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General SessionHilton International BallroomKeynote Speaker:TBD4:30pm–5:45pm

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Registration 7:30am–8:30am

Visit Exhibitors and Student Art Exhibits7:30am—8:30am

Light Continental Breakfast9:00am--9:30am

Session #1: Group Presentation9:30am—10:30am

Session #2: Breakout Groups10:30am—12:00pm

Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm

Session #3:Breakout Groups1:00pm—2:30pm

Session #4General Presentation2:30pm:—3:30pm

General SessionKeynote Speaker:Richard MacDonald4:30—5:45pm

Registration7:00 am–1:00pm

Area Breakfasts 7:00—8:00am

Exhibitors Open7:30am—1:00pm

Workshops8:00am–9:30am9:45am–11:15am

Master Classes8:30am–12:00pm

Lunch On Own11:45am--1:00pm

Master Classes12:30—4:00pm

Visit Exhibitors before Final Closing at1:00pm

Workshops1:00pm–2:15pm2:30pm—3:45pm

Featured ArtistClass: Sandy Skoglund Photo Installation—Crumpled Color 2:30—4:00 pm

General SessionKeynote Speaker:Richard MacDonald4:30—5:45pm

Area Receptions &“Teacher As Artist” Exhibits 6:15pm–7:15pm

Silent Auction andDinner Buffet 7:15pm–9:30pmHilton International Ballroom

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Keynote Speaker:Richard MacDonald4:30-5:45pm

Awards BreakfastHilton International Ballroom8:00am–9:30am

General SessionKeynote Speaker:Sandy Skoglund9:30am–10:30am

Workshops10:45am–12:00pm

2008 ConferenceMeeting10:45am-11:45am

Open State Council Meeting12:00pm–1:30pm

Thursday, Nov. 15 Friday, Nov. 16. Saturday, Nov.17 Sunday, Nov. 18

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Keynote Speaker Sandy Skoglund To Offer A Photo Installation Featured Artist ClassDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Famed photographic artist and Keynote Speaker, Sandy Skoglund, will direct 40 lucky participants in the creation of an installation piece entitled, Crumpled Color. This will be an event structured for a specific photographic result determined by Sandy Skoglund using colored paper. This fabulous Featured Artist Class is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Hilton and the class cost will include all materials and a 5x7 photograph by Ms. Skoglund, which will be sent to each participant within about one month of the conclusion of the conference. Because this class will be in such high demand, register early to secure your chance to meet and work with this remarkable artist!

Register Early And Win A Free Master Artist Class!The Pasadena Conference, Art on Parade: Celebrating Creative Expression will offer many exciting opportunities for learning, growth and exploration. Exciting Keynote Speakers like famed artist Sandy Skoglund, professional growth through Master Artist classes and standards based instruction through workshops are just a few of the offerings at our State Conference set in beautiful Pasadena. The Southern Area Committee has been working very hard to make this an outstanding experience for you, and we encourage you to register early.

Early Registration offers you many advantages: • Secure the lowest rate for the conference: You save money over those who register after September 15.

• Get the best chance at your first choices in Master Artist Classes. Some of these classes are small and fill quickly.

• Gives you the best opportunity to be first in line for a space in this year’s special Featured Artist Class and work with famed artist and Sunday’s Keynote Speaker, Sandy Skoglund, to create the photo installation, Crumpled Color. This is a rare opportunity and the workshop will fill quickly.

• Win a chance at a free Master Artist class. This year you may be one of the lucky winners of a free Master Artist class. All who have registered and paid in full by September 15, will be entered into a drawing for a free Master Artist class. Up to three winners will be selected! (Note:EXCLUDES Spe-cial Event, Sandy Skoglund Photo Installation Class and Nick Capaci and Jonde Northcutt Printmaking)

• Registering for Master Artist classes early prevents classes from being cancelled. Frustrated in the past that the class you had your heart set on was cancelled? This happens when class sizes have not reached the minimum enrollment in time to determine transportation needs. Register for classes early and they are less likely to be cancelled.

Make a $50.00 deposit and then pay in full by September 15, 2007. That way you can reserve your spot in those special classes and be eligible for the Master Artist Class Drawing. Look for the Pre-Registration form in this issue. Submit a request for funding from your school/district early so you can take advantage of this great opportunity, save money, and qualify for a chance to win a free Master Artist Class!

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ART ON PARADE: Celebrating Creative ExpressionPasadena 2007 November 15—18 At the Hilton Hotel and Pasadena Conference Center

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DRAWING FOR A FREE MASTER ARTIST CLASS. EARLY REGISTRATION REQUIRES A $50.00 DEPOSIT.

• $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT MUST ACCOMPANY Pre-REGISTRATION—BALANCE DUE BY SEPT. 15, 2007 TO QUALIFY FOR FREE MASTER CLASS (EXCLUDES Special Event, Sandy Skoglund Photo Installation Class and Nick Capaci and Jonde Northcutt Printmaking)• NO PURCHASE ORDERS ACCEPTED• NO CANCELLATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 15, 2007• CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING—$50.00 PROCESSING FEE FOR CANCELLATIONS

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Complex Textures with Simple ToolsWilliam Olson

The class will include a demonstration of creating complex textures and pattern techniques on clay objects through use of very simple and readily available tools. Participants will create and decorate several small clay objects that they may take home at the end of the session. Due to time constraints, work cannot be fired at the conference. Tools and materials will be provided by the instructor. William Olson has been teaching art for thirty years. His primary medium is ceramics, but he also makes knives and does scrimshaw work.Class size limit: 20

Artist Trading CardsDr. Cris Guenter

Artist Trading Cards allow for direct creative expression, can be organized around a theme for curriculum focus and provide opportunities for you and your students to swap and collect art with other artists. This Master Class will present the history of Artists Trading Cards, provide the rules for making them, and show several examples. Curriculum connections, community outreach, and resources will be discussed. Participants will make ATCs during this session and actually hold an ATC swap.Materials fee payable to the instructor: $5. Class size limit: 25

Baggie Book© WorkshopSue Ann Robinson

In this Master Class, participants will create a unique Baggie Book© with suggestions for use in the classroom. This will be the expanded, accordion spine version of the book. But other abbreviated versions will be available to see and can easily be adapted to classroom use. Robinson is a book artist who has shown her work extensively throughout the United States and Italy. Her artist’s books are in many private collections including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the National Gallery and the Getty Research Institute. She is the recipient of many artist’s fellowships including the City of Los Angeles Individual Artist’s Fellowship. (CoLA).

This book format is highly adaptable to multiple applications in the classroom: do a book of science, of environmental issues, or, at the lower grade levels, of simple counting and collage possibilities. The Baggie Book© is adaptable in format and content.Materials fee payable to the instructor: $5. Class size limit: 15

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PreliminaryMaster Artist ClassesFor Pasadena 2007

Here is preview of some of the exciting Master Artist Classes that will be offered at the Pasadena Conference. There will be a $50.00 additional fee for each master class payable with your conference registration. Look for additional classes that will be offered in May and September’s The Painted Monkey. Register early to be sure to get your first choices in master classes. If you register early and have paid in full by September 15, you are eligible to win a FREE MASTER CLASS! (Up to three classes will be given away.) Look for more Master Artist class offerings in the May and September, The Painted Monkey.

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Star Book / Theater BookSue Ann Robinson

In this workshop, participants will make a Star Book / Theater Book structure with suggestions for use in the classroom. This is a folded signature book with a sewn binding. The pages have the capability of opening up and revealing new text and images. This book structure is complex and suitable to upper division students. The content, however, for the book can be adapted to many grade levels.

Sue Ann Robinson is an artist who makes books as art works. Her artist’s books are extensively exhibited and collected nationally. Her works are in the collections of the National Gallery, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Getty Research Institute.

Materials fee payable to the instructor: $5. Class size limit: 12

Tempera Batik PaintingJulie Dunn

Julie Dunn presents an unusual and refreshing style of painting known as Tempera Batik painting on paper. Her work is characterized by the vibrant use of color and an appealing textural surface, beautifully combined with compelling imagery. Julie’s subjects include endangered species, exotic florals, and Central Coast landscapes. Participants will be shown all the aspects of this exciting technique accompanied by handouts outlining the process.

Material fee payable to instructor: $5. Class size limit: 20

Freeze and FuseNancy Oudegeest

Create pate-de-verre art in cheap candy molds? Fuse glass at low temperatures? Make 3D sculptures on a flat kiln shelf with incredible detail? In this class, you will learn how to make pastes from commercial glass powders. You will mold glass powders in inexpensive and readily available plastic molds, using the “Freeze-n-Fuse” method. You will also learn to make your own flexible molds from found objects, and explore the use of safe liquid binders that allow you to form glass as a 3D paste.

“It’s all possible! Six thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians produced beautiful translucent works made of a mysterious material called “djenet”. This incredible paste could be molded like clay, cold worked like a solid, and fired to produce a beautiful glass. Items made of it were prized as much as gold and gems. Now, the secrets of the ancients are rediscovered and combined with modern materials!” – Paul Kimble

Come and try this wonderful new technique developed by Paul Kimble and his wife. Your students are sure to love it as will you.

Materials fee payable to the instructor: $20. Class size limit: 15

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For information about workshops call Kathy Rogers at (818) 889-4058

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