 M.Taylor Memorial Art Gallery, Frost Center for the Visual Arts, Hardin Simmons University
ABILENE: 2009 TASA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DATES: MARCH 27-28, 2009
These dates will include Thursday evening reception at the Old Jail Art Center, Albany, Texas; bus provided from hotel.
The theme for the Abilene 2009 TASA Annual Conference will be "Art and Soul. The Host Schools will be Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene Christian University, and McMurry University. Linda Fawcett, TASA Past-President (2008-09) from Hardin-Simmons University will be the conference chair (lfawcett@hsutx.edu). Check the Conferences page for upcoming details about the 2009 TASA Annual Conference.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
MCM Elegante Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, Tx 79606; phone: 325-698-1234 or toll-free 888-897-9644 (fax: 325-698-2771)
Per Diem state rate for 2009 will apply (estimated $85.00-90.00 per night, plus local taxes). Rate is per suite for one occupant; each additional occupant will be $10.00 more per night, with daily complimentary breakfast cooked-to-order (for up to four occupants per suite).
Other amenities can be viewed at: http://www.mcmelegantesuites.com/accommodations.php
Must make reservation no later than Feb. 25, 2009 for conference rate.
Hotel website: http://www.mcmelegantesuites.com/
Call for Paul Hanna Lecture Proposals – Abilene 2009
The Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) is accepting proposals for presentations at its Annual Conference: MARCH 27-28, 2009 in ABILENE.
(FYI: Conference theme will be “Art an Soul ,” although a direct reference to this theme is NOT required)
The Paul Hanna Lecture exists to provide a forum through which a selected studio artist can make a presentation at the annual TASA conference. The lecture may include slides, PowerPoint and other visual aids. An honorarium will be awarded.
If you are interested in being considered for the 2009 Paul Hanna Lectureship, please send an abstract (electronic if possible) of your proposal OR a completed paper with slides, PowerPoint PDF or other visuals to Cathie Tyler at the address below by December 15, 2008. A committee of three will review proposals (TASA president, president-elect and past-president). Notices of acceptance and rejection will be sent during January 2009. Non-members who teach art in Texas colleges and universities may qualify for submission of a proposal by simply joining TASA ($20 individual membership; please go to the Membership page to download a membership form).
SEND PAUL HANNA PROPOSALS TO:
Cathie Tyler, TASA President (2008-2010)
Paris Junior College
Art Dept.
2400 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
903-782-0460
cell: 903-715-8640
Fax: 903-782-0370
ctyler@parisjc.edu
Call for Art History/ Theory Papers – Abilene 2009
The Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) is accepting proposals for presentations at its Annual Conference: MARCH 27-28, 2009 in ABILENE
(FYI: Conference theme will be “Art and Soul,” although a direct reference to this theme is NOT required)
We invite art historians, artists, art theoreticians, critics and philosophers to submit proposals in any of their areas of interest that might appeal to TASA members. Non-members who teach in art in Texas colleges and universities may qualify for submission of a proposal by simply joining TASA ($20 individual membership; please go to the Membership page to download a membership form).
We encourage the use of slides, PowerPoint or other visual aids. Extemporaneous presentations are generally better received than formal readings. Up to three papers will be presented and each speaker will be allotted 20 minutes for presentation with a question and answer period at the end.
If you are interested in participating as a speaker, please send an abstract of your proposal (electronic if possible) or a complete paper to CAREY ROTE by December 15, 2008. At least one university art professor and the TASA president will review all proposals. Notices of acceptance and rejection will be sent during January 2009.
SEND ART HISTORY PROPOSALS TO:
Dr. Carey C. RoteProfessor of Art
Dept. of Art, Unit 5721
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5721
Office Phone: 361-825-2372
FAX: 361-825-6097
Email: Carey.Rote@tamucc.edu
TASA Forums
We need your feedback...please check out our new forum at www.tasart.org/phpBB2 or click the link titled "tasa forum" on the main menu. The TASA forums feature information on teaching jobs, art exhibitions, and other topics relevant to art teachers and students in colleges and universities in Texas. You have to be a member of TASA to access the forums.
If you are a current member, simply email Linda Fawcett for the authorization ID and password for the TASA forums at lfawcett@hsutx.edu.
If you would like to join TASA contact:
Linda Fawcett (general information and accepts membership forms and dues)
Hardin Simmons University
Dept. of Visual Arts
PO Box 16085,HSU
Abilene, TX 79698
325-670-1249
Fax: 325-670-5843
lfawcett@hsutx.edu
After you become a member, email Linda Fawcett for the authorization ID and password for the TASA forums at lfawcett@hsutx.edu.
Please see our membership page for more information on joining TASA. Please contribute to the TASA forum by responding to current topics, or posting new topics. The TASA forums will feature information on teaching jobs, art exhibitions, and other topics relevant to art teachers in colleges and universities in Texas.
TASA Articles
From Me to You: Foundation Question for TASA
By Cathie Tyler
The Texas Association of Schools of Art was initially formed in 1968 as a response to a request from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the visual arts departments in Texas to meet, discuss, and compromise on an agreement for the transfer of credits between the 2-year, 4-year, public and private institutions. An agreement was reached and adopted on December 1, 1972 . It was reviewed and updated January 29,1982 , and again revised by the TASA membership in April 2000. (See TASA web site for this revised edition). Read more...
TASA HEROS / BOB HEXT: 1948 - 2007
NOTE from Linda Fawcett, TASA President:
TASA will sorely miss Bob's cheerful presence at board meetings and conferences. A TASA member since at least the late 1980s, he also served two consecutive terms as TASA Board Member and Chair of the Membership Subcommittee from 2001-2006, and he and his wife Kristi have been longtime regular conference attendees. At the last conference in Junction (April 2006) Bob was given the TASA Hero Award for inspirationally standing up to very serious health issues. We are all still in shock at his untimely passing and will miss him! Read more...
TASA Site
Please feel free to report any broken links or problems regarding the website to the webmaster at vtg60@msn.com - thanks, Victoria Taylor-Gore.
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