MAEIA Arts Education Network

04/30/2026

Growth and Gratitude to Barb Whitney!
Barb, pictured last fall prior to sharing our MI Creative State Report with legislators.
April MI Creative Potential Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/michiganassessmentconsortium/qumu0ado7x-6749327

04/03/2026

Calling arts and culture organizations! Are you interested in connecting with K-12 schools to strengthen and support district arts education with arts-related performances, workshops, exhibitions, and residencies? MI Creative Potential can help! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/mjPisOY

P.S. Want to learn more about artlook® Michigan? Do you need account creation support? Register for Technical Support Sessions. Offered on April 21, 2026, at 1 pm and 5 pm. https://buff.ly/lziTVUa

03/30/2026

MAEIA Newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/michiganassessmentconsortium/maeia-6748694

03/27/2026

A gold standard arts education program is already within reach. The Michigan Blueprint of a Quality Arts Education Program is a guide to building strong, equitable K–12 arts programs with community partners. It outlines seven key areas—from student access to program improvement—and helps shift from limited resources to intentional design.

You can use the Blueprint to advocate for arts alongside athletics and core subjects, and to expand opportunities for students. Read the Blueprint. What do you notice, wonder, and want to do next? https://buff.ly/gGGeBpW

03/26/2026

Innovation starts with the arts and is strengthened through meaningful assessment.

Thank you to Michigan Assessment Consortium for supporting educators and students statewide.

Read this week’s MAC in a Moment:
https://mailchi.mp/michiganassess.../mac-in-a-moment-6427143

03/26/2026

The arts generate innovation, achievement, relationships, community, and well-being. Arts education serves as a foundational resource that leads to fostering vibrant communities, building our best workforce, fueling our creative economy, and supporting health and wellness.”
– Heather Vaughan-Southard, Director MI Creative Potential

In this Learning Moment video, ALN speaker Heather Vaughan-Southard answers the question, "Why are art courses necessary now more than ever?"

03/24/2026

MI Creative Potential advances access to quality arts education for all of Michigan’s students. This includes helping arts organizations and independent teaching artists connect with schools to increase arts opportunities for students in school and beyond. If you are an arts organization or an independent teaching artist, click here to get involved! https://buff.ly/mjPisOY