So it has been really exciting just how much support I have gotten from my state arts council and regional arts council in regards to being an artist in the schools. Not having any children of my own I was unaware of just how actively the state pursues having artists in the schools. It makes me proud to be a North Carolinian. The documents and guidelines they sent me are really helpful in planning an effective workshop and I would be happy to share them. The NC arts council has several different modes for artists to be directly involved in education. Those are: Teaching Artist, Artist-in-the-Schools, Artist-in-Residence, and arts educator. Each one of these has various levels of funding and involvement. Also my regional arts council has a program called Teaching Artist Boot Camp that I have been invited to for next June. WHy do I always get involved with things that have militant tones? Oh well. :)
Anywho... Things are going well. I reworked my manuscript and website and am really happy with both. If you feel like reading my little story or you want to see some character sketches check out: www.LjPatton.com.
I think this whole arts in education thing is incredibly perfect training. Once I am published I will need to promote my book with presentations at schools and this will help me be a more productive presenter.
Also I am attending the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators fall conference the week before I go to my residency in Ireland. I have reserved a manuscript critique with editors/publishers so that should be super helpful feedback for my time in Ireland.
As one final note this is where I am going in Ireland.
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Thanks so much for sharing this video! What a stunning land formation. I loved the lyrical quality of the narrator's voice and the background music. Ireland is such a beautiful country, you are a very fortunate and imaginative woman to go there for your Practicum!
If you can remember and if the laws allow it, would you bring me a small stone, a piece of discarded metal, or piece of wood from the streets or countryside that I could use in a piece of jewelry? No worries if you forget or can't do it. But if you can, I'll get whatever you bring me at the next residency.
I'm so excited for you, and can't wait to hear about your Practicum!!
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