| 2007-2009 |
Sibille Pritchard, Business Woman, Oviedo |
| 2005-2007 |
Jayne Ellspermann, Principal, West Port High School, Ocala |
| 2003-2005 |
Bob Radock, Walt Disney World Entertainment, Orlando |
| 2001-2003 |
Sherron Long, Florida Cultural Alliance, West Palm Beach |
| 1998-2001 |
Bill Nolan, Business Man, Orlando |
| 1996-1998 |
Pete Edwards, Osceola County School Board Chair, Business Man,
Kissimmee |
| 1995-1996 |
Dr. Mary Palmer, Professor, University of Central Florida, Orlando |
| 1993-1995 |
Senator Robert Johnson, Attorney, Sarasota |
| 1990-1993 |
Dr. Robert Glidden, Dean, Florida State University School of Music |
Arts for a Complete Education (ACE) began in 1989 as a collaborative
effort among the Florida Department of State/Division of Cultural Affairs
and the Florida Arts Council, represented by Valerie Ohlsson, Arts
in Education; the Florida Department of Education represented by the
late June Hinckley, Fine Arts Specialist; and Dr. Mary Palmer, Professor,
University of Central Florida. With funding from the National Endowment
for the Arts Arts in Basic Education Grant Program, over 150 arts,
arts education and community leaders crafted a strategic plan for arts
education in Florida. This plan was vetted through 12 public meetings
in which over 1,200 citizens participated throughout the state. ACE merged
with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education in 1994 to serve as the
statewide umbrella organization for arts education in Florida.
Some of the Highlights...
| 2007 |
“Arts for Life!” program, a legacy program of Mrs.
Columba Bush, was moved to the management of the Foundation for Florida’s
Future. ACE/ Florida Alliance for Arts Education invited to work
with advisory board. |
2006 |
Though a partnership with the Museum of Florida History and The
TREX program of The Department of State, lesson materials were developed
to support the Uncle Monday and the other Florida Folk Tales.
In collaboration with the University of Central Florida Department
of Digital Media, a full length animation of one of the folk
tales was completed. |
| 2005 |
Florida First Lady Columba Bush’s Arts Initiative re-branded
as “Arts for Life!”
“Florida History through Art: The Middle School Murals Project” draws
outstanding essays and works of art based on student research emulating Still’s
work.
Legislative Leader Award is developed. |
| 2004 |
Office moved from Orlando to Tallahassee and re-structured as a
means of sharing resources and services, office moved back to Orlando
in 2007. |
| 2003 |
Under leadership of ACE/FAAE, House Speaker Johnnie Byrd, and June
Hinckley (Florida Department of Education), in cooperation with Melane
Byrd, "Florida History Through Art" was begun with Florida
artist Christopher Still . The project was supported by lesson plans
developed by visual arts, social studies, and language arts teachers.
Interactive Murals CD developed and distributed across the state. |
| 2002 |
Coalitions development strengthened. |
| 2001 |
State adopts Grade Level Expectation (GLEs) for music and art
education.
Doris Leeper Award for arts education developed.
Arts Achieve Awards Program for schools developed. |
| 2000 |
Established Senate President's Student Art Exhibit in Senate
Office Building.
Legislation signed by the Governor to include
the arts as a core credit within the 19 credits required for graduation,
and in student GPA. |
| 1999-2007 |
First Lady Columba Bush initiated "First Lady's Arts Recognition" Initiative
- resulted in increased state funding |
| 1999-2001 |
Alliance develops a Business Plan with support from the Denali
initiative on Social Enterprise, a program of the Manchester Craftsman
Guild |
| 1999 |
"Creative Solutions Model Programs in Florida Youth Development
Through the Arts" document published. |
| 1998-1999 |
"Youth Development Through the Arts" Leadership Conference
in partnership with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and
VSA arts of Florida. |
| 1997-2001 |
Alliance Action Agenda for Arts Education adopted and endorsed
by 18 statewide arts, education, and social service organizations
(Annual Legislative Program). |
| 1997 |
Arts and the Very Special Learner - Partnership research project
with VSA arts of Florida.
The Arts and the Integrated Curriculum document
published.
Florida's Action Agenda document published.
Florida Intersections document published.
Alliance received Strategic Planning grant from
the National Endowment for the Arts. |
| 1996-2005 |
ACE Coalition Development Grant : Teacher Assistance Program
ACE/FAAE Homepage development |
| 1996-1998 |
ACE Coalition Regional Forum held on Student Success |
| 1996-1997 |
ACE/FAAE implements Kennedy Center's Creative Ticket for Student
Success campaign tour in Florida Alliance for Arts Education |
| 1996 |
Florida Higher Education Arts Network (FHEAN) conference held
in partnership with ACE/FAAE
Implementation of standards within school
reform
Sunshine State Standards adopted with arts education
included as a core subject |
| 1995-1996 |
Goals 2000 Regional Workshop series in partnership with Florida
Department of Education and Florida Department of State/Division
of Cultural Affairs |
| 1994 |
Florida was the first state to endorse the National Standards
for Arts Education - ACE led the effort; role within blueprint
and Goals 2000 adopted.
ACE merged with FAAE (Florida Alliance for Arts
Education) to build stronger network for arts education; ACE Coalition
model established and handbook produced.
The Role of the Arts and in Dropout Prevention (research/document
project)
Technology and Arts Education (document published)
Education Commissioner Frank Brogan was actively
involved with ACE; provided a close connection with the Governor's
Office. |
| 1993 |
Arts Education Recruitment of Minorities (research/document project) |
| 1992-present |
ACE Teacher Incentive Program established; included published anthology
for many years |
| 1992 |
State funds to grants were cut , but because ACE had federal monies
from the Kennedy Center, funds to ACE were maintained |
| 1992 |
ACE/FAAE publishes Children and the Arts: early intervention arts
programs
Funding came from the Florida Department of State/Division of
Cultural Affairs and the Florida Department of Education |
| 1991-2002 |
ACExpressions newsletter distributed statewide |
| 1991-2001 |
ACE Day at the Capitol held; was the first annual arts education
event in Tallahassee |
| 1989-1990 |
Task Force formed to develop an Arts Education Strategic Plan for
Florida
100+ people representing education, the arts, and communities
worked together to develop the plan
Presented at 10 meetings throughout the state - all input was
considered
Plan was revised and finalized |
| 1989 |
ACE (Arts for a Complete Education) was formed |
| 1988 |
AISBEG (Arts in Basic Education Grant) - funding flowed from the
NEA (National Endowment of the Arts) through the Florida Department
of State/Division of Cultural Affairs
A collaborative effort by the Florida Department of Education,
the Florida Department of State/Division of Cultural Affairs,
and the Florida Arts Council |
| 1981 |
FAAE (Florida Alliance for Arts Education) established as a non-profit
organization |
