The Klamath Falls City Schools Art Fair was held from April 23rd thru the 27th at the indoor soccer arena at the Steen Sports Complex.  Schools that participated were; Klamath Union High School, Mazama High School, Eagle Ridge High School, Ponderosa Junior High, Conger Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Mills Elementary, Pelican Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary.  Well over 1000 pieces of artwork were displayed for the public to view over the four days. 

Sparrow Spring Carnival

Mazama High School held a Sparrow Spring Carnival on Thursday April 30th to raise money to help our Sparrow Student with her medical needs.  Many organizations and clubs ran booths and games for the community.  The Art Club at Mazama ran a photo booth where people could put their heads into a painted Viking, lady Viking and sea monster.  They also ran a face painting booth. Our Student Counsel ran a Silent Auction where lots of artwork was sold to help our Sparrow Student. The carnival was a success and there are already plans for running future carnivals.

Art Teacher Group
The Basin Art teachers are still getting together on a regular basis to discuss student artwork, art advocacy and broadening our own scope on our profession.  We are hoping to put together an Art Retreat for our group to help us rejuvenate our passion for teaching art this summer.  The group includes teachers from; Klamath Union High School,  Mazama High School, Henley High School, Ponderosa Junior High, Henley Middle School, Brixner Middle School and various outlying schools and elementary school.

Why Join OAEA?

The mission of the OAEA is to advocate for the advancement and expansion of quality visual arts education in all schools. Why become a member of  OAEA?  It is true that many services that OAEA provides benefits all art educators yet we need your membership support to grow and strengthen what we do.  Please consider joining the professional organization that represents YOU, become a member of OAEA.  Together we help make a difference providing a strong voice in our schools, communities and at the state level.

Reasons to say YES to the OAEA/NAEA -

OAEA Web site - find out about opportunities, activities and events for you and your students.

Beyond the Demos - a series of annual, juried group art exhibits to spotlight the studio work of Oregon Art Educators.

State Conference - resources, information, collegial connections and workshops.

OAEA Senior Scholarship - each year the OAEA gives at least one scholarship to a senior majoring in art education or fine arts.

The Scholastic Art Awards - regional and national recognition program for 7-12 graders, providing exhibition and scholarships opportunities.

Youth Art Month - a statewide advocacy program to promote the arts that includes informing our state legislators about the importance of the arts.

State /National Membership - automatic association membership of both state and national levels.

NAEA Web site - NEW web site with lesson plans, launch date October 2008.

National Art Education Convention- professional development at  the largest gathering of art educators in the world, held each spring.

National Art Honor Society (NAHS) - recognition programs and scholarships for high school students.

NAEA Awards Program - honorary, scholastic  and monetary awards to members.

Art Education Magazine - NAEA’s official journal featuring current trends in the profession.

NAEA News - newspaper about programs, books, resources and advocacy reports.

Studies in Art Education - Scholarly journal with in depth articles on theory and research in the field.

Special Interest Groups - Ideas and support for each level of instruction from elementary to administration.

Placement Services - listings of available art teaching positions in the NAEA news.

NAEA publications - high quality resources on a variety of topics of interest to the art educator.