Photocopy of a letter from Vicki Rosenberg, program officer for the Getty Center, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of NTIEVA, in regards to the status of their fiscal year of 1994, FY94, funding grant. Rosenberg apologizes to Davis and McCarter for the delay but that it will be four more weeks until she has an answer to their funding proposal as Leilani Lattin Duke is out of the country and cannot review the paperwork until her return.

Photocopy of a letter from Cassandra Broadus, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Val Franks. Thanking Franks for inviting Nancy Cason and Broadus to the November 4th In-Service at Greenbriar, writing that they are excited that Frank and her school are interested in the implementation of discipline-based art education, DBAE. Enclosed in the letter is an agenda for Broadus's visitation on Monday and the planned details for that afternoon.

Photocopy of a letter from Kevin J. Comerford, Visual Resource Librarian of the Dallas Museum of Art, to Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to some Museum rights that North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts violated in regards to the printing and reproduction of photographic work. Comerford writes that the DMA is happy to participate as a consortia of NTIEVA, however, they need to follow standardized requirements listed in the letter. All further correspondence should be sent to Comerford's office addressed listed at the end of the letter.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of NTIEVA, to Vicki Rosenberg, program officer for the Getty Center, in regards to addressing some over-due responses needed by the Center. McCarter and Davis write that they support the Californian and Regional Institutes doing a super-session at the Baltimore conference, but the presentations need to be more balanced between what works and what doesn't. They also like the idea of each institute doing a follow up session, identifying three or four topics in the areas where they have been successful.

A letter from Ann Bassi, program officer from the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to Jack Davis, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The letter is in regards to a prior meeting where Davis and Sheila Brown provided information for the Center to participate in a project which director correlation for the Center's DBAE / National Dissemination Project. Bassi also writes that Davis should be congratulated for the many positive aspects of the teleconferencing and she hopes to see Davis in Santa Barbara in the upcoming week to discuss it.

Photocopy of a letter from James "Jim" J. Muro, Vice President of Development for the Office of Advancement, University of North Texas to John Stevenson of Robert M. Bass, Inc. In regards to the help that Stevenson provided the University, by assembling a variety of people to listen to the presentation North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts gave about the Getty Center's art education project, and Muro apologies for being unable to attend the meeting.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on Dr. William McCarter, Art Professor at the University of North Texas. McCarter received his doctor of education in 1968 - the same year he came to teach at UNT, in 1989 he and his colleague Dr. Jack Davis, co-directed North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts funded by the Getty Center. McCarter states he acts like a broker for the museums, schools and universities, bringing them together to teach them how to educate young children.

A letter from Ann Bassi, program officer from the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to Jack Davis, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The letter is in regards to a prior meeting where Davis and Sheila Brown provided information for the Center to participate in a project which director correlation for the Center's DBAE / National Dissemination Project. Bassi also writes that Davis should be congratulated for the many positive aspects of the teleconferencing and she hopes to see Davis in Santa Barbara in the upcoming week to discuss it.

A memo from Mike Feduk, SERC, to Board Members, IAC Members and SERC Producers. The memo is in regards to the SERC devloping its in-service and staff development offerings for the 1992 - 1993 school year. The goal is to provide schools and teachers with diverse in-service package that focuses on classroom needs. The proposals should fit the guidelines listed in the memo. At the end of the memo is a fax cover sheet from Sheila Brown, director of Prairie Visions to William McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. 9/23/91

Photocopy of a letter from John Paul Batiste to Mark Elder about the Texas Commission on the Arts matching funds for meeting requirements for the Commission's Financial Assistance Program. Batiste explains that if certain criteria are not met then the funds will not be provided.

A memo from Vicki Rosenberg, program officer at the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to the Regional Institutes Directors, Sheila Brown, Maggie DiBlasio, Edith Curtice Johnson, Anne Lindsey, Nancy MacGregor, William McCarter, Brent Wilson, Jack Davis, Ginny Gembica, Phyllis Johnson, Jessie Lovano-Kerr, Tom McMullen, Nancy Roucher, and Joyce Wright. The memo is in regards to a presentation on the regional institutes and Delores McMulley submitting a proposal to NAEA for a Super Session titled, "DBAE: What's Working? What's Not?" that will explore four/five key questions about the process and outcomes of the institutes important work. The memo also details miscellaneous information regarding upcoming directors' meetings.

A memo from Vicki Rosenberg, program officer of the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to the Regional Institute Directors, Sheila Brown, Jack Davis, Margaret DiBlasio, Anne Lindsey, Jessie Lovano-Kerr, Nancy MacGregor, Bill McCarter, Tom McMullen and Nancy Roucher. The memo is in regards to a draft agenda for the Chattanooga meeting, however, the agenda does not include one-on-one meetings with Ann Swartzberg and the project directors to discuss development plans. Rosenberg asks before making final decisions about the agenda if she could leave it as it or extend the meetings to allow this discussion.

A document with a list of names of the visitors, who have contributed funds towards the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts program. From the desk of Jack Davis, William McCarter and the members of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, as they look to find foundations, charities and groups to support the education reform program.

Photocopy of a letter from William McCarter to Ed about gaining his support for the capital campaign going on at the time of the letter. McCarter mentions the money being raised for the capital campaign and also the value of it being the centennial year of the University.

A newsletter clipping with bulletin information about the art happenings at the University of North Texas, information about the progress with the program North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts and with the art faculty involved at the school, the program and the Denton community. This newsletter informs about William McCarter and Jack Davis having presented "Multiculturalism: Visual Perspectives" to the Association of General Education International Conference in Denton. McCarter and Davis also presented "Visual Arts in Context: Arts Program in Schools at a Music Symposium 92: Growing and Developing in the Arts.

Photocopy of a memo from Lori Weisgerber, Staff Assistant at the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The memo is in regards to a letter sent to North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts from President and CEO, Harold M. Williams, inviting them to a VIP dinner on January 12, 1994. Attached to the memo is a letter from Williams to Bob Crow, Executive Director of the Amon G. Carter Foundation, also an invitation join the trustees and Williams for the dinner.

Photocopy of a memo from Vicki Rosenberg, program officer of the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to Regional and California Institute Directors. The memo is in regards to the changing of staff in the Center, the center has announced that Julie Abel has been promoted to program associate with the Center. Rosenberg also states that Lori Weisgerber has joined the staff as well as senior secretary. The memo also details of upcoming meetings for the month of October.

A letter from Ann Bassi and Vicki Rosenberg, program officers for the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to Jack Davis, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The letter is in regards to the Getty Center confirming Davis' attendance and participation at the Working Group meeting November 15-17, 1993 in Laguna Beach, California. The purpose of the Working Group meeting is to begin to develop the long-rang strategic plans to address the Center's goals. The remaining letter details travel arrangements, accommodations, air travel and key information Davis will need before the meeting.

Photocopy of a letter from John Paul Batiste to Mark Elder about the Texas Commission on the Arts matching funds for meeting requirements for the Commission's Financial Assistance Program. Batiste explains that if certain criteria are not met then the funds will not be provided.

Photocopy of a memo from Leilani Lattin Duke, director of the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to the RIG Directors. The memo is in regards to Duke sending a copy of a video containing three ninety second public service announcements, a join project last fall with Fox Children's Network. Each of the PSAs tell a story, giving concrete examples of the ways in which the arts can be relevant and enriching to children's lives.

Photocopy of a letter from Mary Ann Stankiewicz to D. Jack Davis about the three components of the Discipline Based Art Education program under consideration. Referenced in the document are past planning meetings and future presentations to the Center Advisory Committee. Larger explanations of the DBAE components are included after the end of the letter.

A proposal to the Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation by the University of North Texas in collaboration with DFW public schools, DFW museums, and regional and state art councils, inviting Effie and Wofford Foundation to participate in the establishment of the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts through a three-year grant. The grant will be devoted to leadership training, staff development, and the implementation of a discipline-based visual arts program at the elementary school level. Included in the proposal is a broken down budget about the division of money through NTIEVA's consortia. The authors believe that the arts are an important component of a well-balanced educational program after studying educational reform.

Photocopy of a letter from William McCarter to Joe about gaining his support for the capital campaign going on at the time of the letter. McCarter mentions the money being raised for the capital campaign and also the value of it being the centennial year of the University.

A memo from Julie Abel, program associate for the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to the Regional Institute Directors, Sheila Brown, Maggie DiBlasio, Phyllis Scott Johnson, Jessie Lovano-Kerr, Bill McCarter, Nancy Roucher, Brent Wilson, Jack Davis, Edith Curtis Johnson, Anne Lindsey, Nancy MacGregor, Tom McMullen, Frances Thurber, and Joyce Wright. The memo is in regards to the Four Season's Biltmore agreeing to extend the center's rate if they directors wish to stay before or after the Regional Institute Directors' Meeting, November 3 - 6, 1992. If they plan to do so, to make arrangements with Rebecca Huetter, and to tell Huetter that they are with the Getty Group. cc'd on the memo, Ann Bassi, Michael Kendall, Elizabeth Paul, Kathy Talley-Jones, Leilani Lattin Duke, Bill Keens and Mary Ann Stankiewicz.