A letter that chronicles NTIEVA's impactful journey, highlighting successful staff development initiatives for art and classroom teachers, coupled with large-scale production efforts across five museums in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to John Biggers. In regards to a project which the NTIEVA initiated, that sought out high quality reproductions of work of at in five museums in the DFW area and that one of Bigger's painting, "Starry Clown" was selected for the portfolio. NTIEVA, with the Marcus Grant, produced 500 portfolios and each was placed at no cost in the elementary and secondary schools in the consortium of the Institute. McCarter and Davis write that the portfolio has been successful with teachers and students, that they received requests for additional portfolios, and are reaching out to Biggers to request the use of the image in commercial production of future portfolios.

An e-mail from Julie Anne Abel to D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter about the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts advocacy project.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on the upcoming FORTE meeting, October 9th where guest speaker Dr. William McCarter will be discussing "The Role of Art in Higher Level Thinking." FROTE is an alliance of parents, teachers, students, administrators and board trustees dedicated to enhancing education for gifted and high achieving students.

The comprehensive learning contract filled and documented for UNT Art Museum Education Interns. This detailed agreement outlines the terms, responsibilities, and expectations for the interns as they embark on their educational journey within the UNT School of Visual Arts.

A newsletter clipping featuring an article on a computer game titled "ART-GO," a reworking design of Bingo. Art-Go was designed to encourage a synthesis of ideas in the form of art thinking and art talking, a solution to the artist assessment problem - to measure the art cognition. The object of Art-Go, to develop observational skills and expressive dialogue that demonstrates what art concepts students understand or mis-understand.

A filled and documented learning contract designed for UNT Art Museum Education Interns.

A collection of forms from the NTIEVA group to the Texas Commission on the Arts that includes information on budgeting and the Evaluation Report which gives descriptions of the program and progress.

A letter updating the Dean of the School of Visual Arts, UNT, about the achievements of the ArtLinks project.

A letter from John Paul Batiste to Harriett Laney about the revised budget for the grant received by NTIEVA. It references a contract that must be signed by Phillip C. Diebel and returned.

A form from the Texas Commission on the Arts that has been filled out by the NTIEVA program with Dr. R. William McCarter listed as the contact. There is a mission statement and service summary followed by further description of the program and its offerings.

Photocopy of a letter from Leilani Lattin Duke, Director of the Getty Center, to Bonnie Bernau, Very Special Arts. In discussion of Bernau's involvement with developing Creating and Beyond: Arts Education for a Changing World. However, due to the Center's changes in educational environment and demands on resources they've decided not to proceed with the publication of the work, but thank Bernau for the contribution made to the project. As consolation to Bernau's efforts, the Center would like to invite her to the upcoming national conference, "Education for the Workplace through the Arts."

Photocopy of a letter from Leilani Lattin Duke, Director of the Getty Center, to the Creating and Beyond development team, Shelia Brown, Jack Davis, Virginia Gembica, James Hutchens, Edith Johnson, Phyllis Johnson, Anne Lindsey, Jessie Lovano-Kerr, Nancy MacGregor, William McCarter, Sally McRorie, Jeff Patchen, Nancy Roucher and Joyrce Wright. Duke writes that because of changes in the Center's goals and planning they've determined not to proceed with the publication of the Creating and Beyond book and will inform their contacts of their final decision. Duke appreciates the time and effort the educators had given toward the project.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the Fall Semester, 1996, Vol. 7 No. 3. The newsletter features an article, "Art History: Not Just Art In The Dark," Defining Art History. This newsletters examines art history as being one of the four foundational disciplines of discipline-based art education, along with art production, art criticism and aesthetics. Art history provides the historical context in which all artistic achievement is considered.

A detailed document outlining the agenda for the UNT/DMA meeting, featuring workshops and sessions designed to foster collaboration between the University of North Texas (UNT) and the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA). The document provides insights into the scheduled workshops, facilitating a productive exchange of ideas and initiatives between the two entities.

A letter from Pamela Geiger Stephens to R. William McCarter about accepting the role as consult for the Annenberg Schools project. They also enclosed a resume that is not included with the rest of the documents.

Photocopy of a newsletter from Keith L. Arney, President of the Texas Art Education Association, to the newsletter recipients. Announcing that on behalf of the TAEA, they've nominated Suzi Alost-Reid for Western Region Elementary Division Art Educator of the year, and through the nomination TAEA wishes to express their appreciation for Reid and her achievements and contributions to art education through Texas.

A letter from Julie Anne Abel to R. William McCarter about enclosing two copies of The Getty Center for Education in the Arts grant offer letter for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts for the use of creating and maintaining a database of past professional development programs. The offer letters are not attached to the document.

An email addressed to Kristin Westerson from Alex Traube requesting more information on the Art Museum/School Conference. There are notes written over the email including an email address, to-do list, and a checklist.

A document outlining the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA) FY94 financial report. Sections are listed as follows: "Financial Report FY 94; July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994"; "Comparison of Approved Budget of Center Funds to Actual Expenditures"; "FY94 Summary of Getty Funds/Cash Match Expenditures to Approved Budget"; "Cash Match Sources FY94"; and "Interest Income FY94."

A letter to Phillip C. Diebel from Julie Anne Abel regarding a grant check from the Getty Education Institute for the Arts to the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA).

A comprehensive published paper that explores the intricacies of collaborating across lines of business to achieve a competitive advantage. This detailed document provides insights, strategies, and case studies, shedding light on successful approaches for businesses aiming to thrive through strategic collaboration.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on Janice Hobbs, a principal at Eastern Hills Elementary School, receiving an award this summer at the Sixth Annual Getty Art Institute for Disciplined Based Art Education. Mrs. Hobbs is credited for encouraging teachers and students to focus on integrating art into the curriculum. Eastern Hills Elementary students have attended workshops at the Amon Carter Art Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Art education helps students make connections and understand human commonalities.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on art and art education in the school system. Representatives of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts presented a full-day seminar at Baylor University on "Bridging the Curriculum through Art," to teach the correlation between the visual arts and the state-mandated Texas Assessment of Academic Skills, TAAS examinations.