Saturday 11 May 2013

Call for Expressions of Interest 2014 - 2015 Global Summit in Arts Education


The World Alliance  for Arts Education International Drama/Theatre and Education Association International Society for Education through Art International Society for Music Education
World Dance Alliance



Founded in Viseu, Portugal, 2006










Call for Expressions of Interest
2014 - 2015 Global Summit in Arts Education

Introduction

1.      World Alliance for Arts Education (WAAE) is a global arts alliance between international arts education organisations:
•    International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA)
•    International Society for Education through Art (InSEA)
•    International Society for Music Education (ISME)
•    World Dance Alliance (WDA)

2.      WAAE aims to utilize the strength and knowledge within trans-disciplinary, trans- national and trans-cultural arts education associations to the benefit of arts education in the 21st century. WAAE advocates for arts education at strategic political fora and levels, providing expert advice to pertinent key policy and decision makers such as UNESCO
and WHO whilst concomitantly seeking, consulting on and distributing policy through respective networks (see our website at: www.waae.info )

3.      Since WAAE's inaugural gathering in Portugal, 2006, WAAE has worked in partnership with a range of international organisations who have hosted the gathering of world leaders in arts education strategic thinking.  These global summits include:
•    2007    Hong Kong         -     Partners: WAAE; IDEA; Hong Kong Institute of
Contemporary Culture; Hong Kong Government.
•    2008    Taipei                 -     Partners: WAAE; InSEA; National Taiwan Normal
University; Taiwan Government.
•    2009    Newcastle (UK) -    Partners: WAAE; Creativity, Culture and Education; Newcastle Gateshead Initiative.
•    2010    Seoul                  -     Partners: WAAE; UNESCO; Korean Art Culture and Education Service; Korean Ministry of Sport and Culture.
•    2012    Rovaniemi          -     Partners: WAAE; The University of Lapland; Arctic
Sustainable Arts and Design.


4.      The WAAE has been instrumental in the proclamation by the 36th session of UNESCO's General Conference that  the 4th week of May celebrate International Arts Education Week. The inaugural celebration took place May 21 – 27, 2012 (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and- celebrations/celebrations/international-weeks/international-arts-education-week-2012/). In 2013 the Internatonal Arts Education week takes place between May 20 – 26.



Global Partners 2014/2015

5.      Following a highly successful meeting in Rovaniemi Lapland in November 2012 the WAAE is planning a Global Summit for 2014 or 2015 and seek Expressions of Interest from Arts organisations and institutions to work in partnership to host such a summit.

6.      WAAE strategic action groups have focussed on arts education needs in Research, Advocacy, and Networking. The envisioned global summit will build on the work of these action groups to consider: the ways in which the Seoul Agenda has been implemented in local, national, and global contexts; to review the relevance of the development goals for arts education; and, to identify further needs and strategies for the advancement of arts education across the globe.

Calls for Expressions of Interest

7.      The WAAE invites potential partners to work with WAAE in hosting a Global Arts Education Summit that will champion the nature and role of arts education locally, nationally and globally.

8.      We seek a host who will assist in providing the necessary infra-structure to plan, coordinate and fund a gathering of approximately 80 world leaders and strategic thinkers for a 3-day summit in 2014 or 2015.

9.      WAAE offers the weight and profile of its combined alliance representing 100,000s of arts educators and artists.  We will work WITH hosts in raising their profile and addressing local, national and international issues of relevance such as:  pedagogy, curriculum, cultural sustainability, and community engagement.

10.    Our history of esteemed partnerships has brought benefits to both the local host organisations and the WAAE members.
11.    Please complete the following Expression of Interest form and return to: Professor Margaret Barrett
School of Music
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072
Australia


12. FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday June 14, 2013.


Expression of Interest



for
Hosting a Global Arts Education Summit in Partnership with
World Alliance for Arts Education





1.      Name of host and funding organisation:


2.
Contact Person:
Name:


Position: Email: Address:


3.      Statement of interest or focus in Arts Education:  Please attach a 800 -word statement that addresses: Summit theme; Organising committee; Outline program structure; Social program; Funding sources (anticipated and/or confirmed).

4.      Preferred dates and location for hosting the Arts Education Global Summit

Place:

Dates (approximately):

5.      Please list local arts education groups/institutions who have been consulted and wish to be involved.

6.      The above organisation is able to commit funds to the 2014/2015 WAAE Global Arts
Education Summit:

•    Fully                           Yes / No

•    In part                         Yes / No

7.      The above organisation is able to provide in-kind support (or other support) Yes / No

Signed: Date:


Please email to:           Margaret Barrett
School of Music
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072