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It’s amazing what a little art can start - just look around. From the Mackinac Bridge to the Eiffel Tower, every creation represents a delicate balance between art, science and an infusion of creativity. Inspired minds make the impossible possible. BCreative is about encouraging creative thinking and supporting the exploration of the Arts. Inspiring students is the greatest art of all. When teachers give students the ability to learn through the Arts, their minds are opened, creativity is encouraged, and
SEE WHAT A LITTLE ART CAN START.
inspiration transcends potential. Research shows that encounters with the Arts in the classroom can enhance critical thinking skills, build confidence, improve standardized test scores, and create wellrounded students and teachers. From mathematics to geography, infusing the Arts into the teaching of any subject can give students a new way to experience success in school. The Miller Foundation of Battle Creek is excited to sponsor BCreative, serving as a resource for students and teachers to explore and integrate the Arts into education and the community. The goal is to provide essential programs that support creative teaching. That in turn will encourage creative learning and stimulate imaginations. The Miller Foundation believes that an art-enhanced mind creates a more inspired individual.
It’s amazing what a little art can start - just look around. From the Mackinac Bridge to the Eiffel Tower, every creation represents a delicate balance between art, science and an infusion of creativity. Inspired minds make the impossible possible. BCreative is about encouraging creative thinking and supporting the exploration of the Arts. Inspiring students is the greatest art of all. When teachers give students the ability to learn through the Arts, their minds are opened, creativity is encouraged, and
SEE WHAT A LITTLE ART CAN START.
inspiration transcends potential. Research shows that encounters with the Arts in the classroom can enhance critical thinking skills, build confidence, improve standardized test scores, and create wellrounded students and teachers. From mathematics to geography, infusing the Arts into the teaching of any subject can give students a new way to experience success in school. The Miller Foundation of Battle Creek is excited to sponsor BCreative, serving as a resource for students and teachers to explore and integrate the Arts into education and the community. The goal is to provide essential programs that support creative teaching. That in turn will encourage creative learning and stimulate imaginations. The Miller Foundation believes that an art-enhanced mind creates a more inspired individual.
As you know, the Arts are an integral part of a well-rounded education. BCreative offers a variety of programs designed to engage both students and teachers that encourage creative thinking and support the exploration of music, theatre, dance, writing and poetry, fine arts and visual arts. Teach the Teachers - Even teachers need a little schooling once in a while.
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In collaboration with The Miller Foundation, Miller College Institute offers continuing education classes to help teachers learn how to incorporate the Arts into all subjects. No matter what subject you teach, we’ll show you unique and practical ways to easily incorporate the Arts into your everyday instruction, giving you additional tools to connect with your students. We’ll even cover half the cost of the tuition. Please visit www.bcreativearts.com for a schedule of courses. In-Classroom Art Project Grants – See what a little art can start. You took the class, you’re inspired, and we’re here to help you incorporate the Arts into your classroom however you see fit. Teachers who have completed the Miller College Institute continuing education arts class may apply for a grant to be used for classroom arts projects (up to $500).
As you know, the Arts are an integral part of a well-rounded education. BCreative offers a variety of programs designed to engage both students and teachers that encourage creative thinking and support the exploration of music, theatre, dance, writing and poetry, fine arts and visual arts. Teach the Teachers - Even teachers need a little schooling once in a while.
GET WITH THE PROGRAMS
In collaboration with The Miller Foundation, Miller College Institute offers continuing education classes to help teachers learn how to incorporate the Arts into all subjects. No matter what subject you teach, we’ll show you unique and practical ways to easily incorporate the Arts into your everyday instruction, giving you additional tools to connect with your students. We’ll even cover half the cost of the tuition. Please visit www.bcreativearts.com for a schedule of courses. In-Classroom Art Project Grants – See what a little art can start. You took the class, you’re inspired, and we’re here to help you incorporate the Arts into your classroom however you see fit. Teachers who have completed the Miller College Institute continuing education arts class may apply for a grant to be used for classroom arts projects (up to $500).
Student Scholarships – Explore your creativity within.
Students K-12, here’s your chance to explore and get inspired. Follow your art-inspired
interests by attending classes at local art venues such as the Art Center of Battle Creek, Kingman Museum, or the CIR Art Studio. Learn how to play piano at the Battle Creek Music
Center or advance your skills at Interlochen. No matter what inspires you, you’re sure to find a
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program that supports your interest. The best part? You may be eligible for coverage for
up to half of the program tuition. Visit www.bcreativearts.com to apply for your scholarship and for more art-related activity suggestions.
Arts-Related Field Trips – Art is everywhere. Explore. Imagine. Inspire.
Head to Henry Ford Museum, visit Leila Arboretum, or see the Brass Band of Battle
Creek perform. Teachers whose schools are part of the Battle Creek Educator’s Task Force are encouraged to apply for up to $500 to cover expenses for art-related field trips in Michigan. Please visit www.bcreativearts.com for more available art-related field trip suggestions and see what a little art can start!
Student Scholarships – Explore your creativity within.
Students K-12, here’s your chance to explore and get inspired. Follow your art-inspired
interests by attending classes at local art venues such as the Art Center of Battle Creek, Kingman Museum, or the CIR Art Studio. Learn how to play piano at the Battle Creek Music
Center or advance your skills at Interlochen. No matter what inspires you, you’re sure to find a
FIND YOUR CREATIVITY WITHIN
program that supports your interest. The best part? You may be eligible for coverage for
up to half of the program tuition. Visit www.bcreativearts.com to apply for your scholarship and for more art-related activity suggestions.
Arts-Related Field Trips – Art is everywhere. Explore. Imagine. Inspire.
Head to Henry Ford Museum, visit Leila Arboretum, or see the Brass Band of Battle
Creek perform. Teachers whose schools are part of the Battle Creek Educator’s Task Force are encouraged to apply for up to $500 to cover expenses for art-related field trips in Michigan. Please visit www.bcreativearts.com for more available art-related field trip suggestions and see what a little art can start!
Discover the transformative power of the Arts, and uncover new strategies to
teach, learn, think, and create. Take advantage of the BCreative programs during the upcoming school year, and see for yourself what a little art can start. Any teacher or student within the Battle Creek area that is part of the Educator’s Task Force is eligible to participate, including those from:
ART IS EVERYWHERE. EXPLORE. IMAGINE. INSPIRE.
• Battle Creek Public Schools
• Harper Creek Public Schools • Pennfield Public Schools • Lakeview Public Schools
• Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools • Battle Creek Academy • Battle Creek Christian
• Calhoun Christian School For more information or to register for a program, please visit www.BCreativeArts.com or call 269.964.3542 today.
Discover the transformative power of the Arts, and uncover new strategies to
teach, learn, think, and create. Take advantage of the BCreative programs during the upcoming school year, and see for yourself what a little art can start. Any teacher or student within the Battle Creek area that is part of the Educator’s Task Force is eligible to participate, including those from:
ART IS EVERYWHERE. EXPLORE. IMAGINE. INSPIRE.
• Battle Creek Public Schools
• Harper Creek Public Schools • Pennfield Public Schools • Lakeview Public Schools
• Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools • Battle Creek Academy • Battle Creek Christian
• Calhoun Christian School For more information or to register for a program, please visit www.BCreativeArts.com or call 269.964.3542 today.
SEE WHAT A LITTLE ART CAN START.
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