2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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1:00pm EDT

Navigate the Arts-Based Research Process With an App Inspired by a Capstone Master's Course

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

Explore an app inspired by the 6-year evolution of a master's-level capstone arts-based research course. Designed to assist students in exploring the complex parameters associated with conducting arts-based research, the app includes positionality, exposure to vocabulary and diverse methodologies, methods, analytical strategies, and avenues to meaning-making.

Presenters

Rebecca Bourgault

Donna Murray-Tiedge

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

Research, Instructional Demonstration

2:00pm EDT

Cultivating Identity Awareness Through Critical Reflection: Research and Strategies

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

Like our students approach their learning, as educators we all approach our teaching with specific cultural and social identities. This session looks at four research studies that identify approaches to critical self-reflection. These will strengthen our capacity to teach across difference, encourage democratic teaching, and imagine creative ways of building community.

Presenters

Caitlin Black

Assistant Professor in Residence, Rhode Island School of Design

Sohee Koo

Andrea Allen

Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

Marit Dewhurst

Susan McCullough

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

Research, Professional Paper Presentation

3:00pm EDT

Curiosity Lab

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Join your Elementary and Middle Level Research Commissioners as we spin the wheel of possibilities! This interactive, game-show-inspired session strives to help practitioners reframe creative practice to discover the underlying thread of research that drives it. Expect fun, relevant, and lively discussions about intertwining research and creative work!

Presenters

Jennifer Bockerman

PhD Student, Grad Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tina Atkinson

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Research, Deep Dive Research

3:00pm EDT

Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Media Arts in U.S. K-12 Art Education

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

Discover the latest trends in digital technology and AI integration in K-12 art education through a detailed analysis of nationwide survey data and interviews with art teachers across the United States.

Presenters

Christine Liao

Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bob Sweeny

Professor of Art Education

Tomi Slotte Dufva

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

Research, Deep Dive Research

3:00pm EDT

Not Burned Out, Just Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Challenging Simplified Teacher Retention Narratives

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

This session invites dialogue moving beyond identified teacher retention and recruitment issues to challenge oversimplified narratives that tax equity, work conditions, mental health, and value for art. We will explore joy and mental wellness as resistance, building networks to navigate unsupportive institutions, and find partners and resources through community collaborations.

Presenters

Cappie Dobyns

Art & TAG Teacher, Ames Community School District

Greetings! I am a dedicated educator with a passion for talent development in visual arts. A proud graduate of Drake University, I have been shaping young minds for 34 years across Texas and Iowa. My recent opportunities to serve include leading the Arts Network of the National Association... Read More →

Ketal Patel

Caitlin Black

Assistant Professor in Residence, Rhode Island School of Design

Carissa DiCindio

Jennifer Bergmark

Not Burned Out, Just Burning the Candle at Both Ends pdf

Not Burned Out Mental Health and Belonging Handout pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Research, Deep Dive Research

3:00pm EDT

Reengaging the Disengaged Art Classroom Learner

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

Lack of student engagement is a challenge for most educators. Among the many reasons for lack of motivation includes how students are taught. This session addresses the causes and obstacles impacting students in the art classroom and effective strategies that can help them reengage with learning.

Presenters

Tracey Hunter-Doniger

The College of Charleston

Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design

Courtney Casto

Jennifer Bise Fox

Adjunct/Clinical Supervisor/K-12 (retired)

33-year teaching veteran who just retired!I am on the NAEA PLR committee.

Minuette Floyd

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

Research, Deep Dive Research

3:00pm EDT

Reimagining Curriculum Design by Leveraging Standards and Metaphor: Action Research in Motion

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

What does action research look like when an entire district redesigns their curriculum? A metaphorical hamburger. Truly, the metaphor of a hamburger is applicable for anyone trying to wrap their head around how to lean into standards-referenced outcomes, Universal Design, and student-centered outcomes. We have something for everyone, even vegans.

Presenters

Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP

Leah Maltbie

Assistant Director of Visual Arts, Anchorage School District

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

Research, Deep Dive Research

3:00pm EDT

Want to Write a Book? Learn Expert Guidance to Get Your Book Published

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

Gain expert advice on how to become a published book author and editor. This presentation clarifies all aspects of publishing, including how to get started, how to develop a successful book proposal, and how to write efficiently, all while staying motivated. Gain insights on the ins and outs of the editorial and review processes, book royalties, and marketing.

Presenters

Bryna Bobick

Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University

Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →

Jamie Klinger-Krebs

Director of Publications, National Art Education Association

Julia Dolinger

Commissioning Editor, Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group

I am excited to be attending my first NAEA Convention! I would love to chat with potential authors and hear your book ideas. Feel free to email me at julia.dolinger@taylorandfrancis.com to set up an in-person meeting at the Convention or virtually.

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

Research, Deep Dive Research

4:30pm EDT

Art Borderlands in Theory, Practice, and Teaching

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

Responding to an absence of Latina/o/x and Chicana/o/x artist and teaching resources, we'll show you how artists and educators can use borderlands (in-between geographical, emotional, cultural, and conceptual spaces) in three ways: theory, art practice, and teaching.

Presenters

CHRISTEN SPERRY GARCÍA

Leslie C. Sotomayor II

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

Research, Professional Paper Presentation

4:30pm EDT

Assessment Practices in Design Education: A Cross-Cultural Examination of Cultural Influence

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

Join a thought-provoking session exploring the impact of cultural influences on assessment practices in design education. Discover practical strategies for culturally sensitive teaching and learn how to foster inclusive learning environments that value diversity and promote student success.

Presenters

Johnson Kwame Wor

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

Research, Professional Paper Presentation

5:00pm EDT

Art Curriculum Development as Living Artistic Inquiry

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

How is art curriculum development a creative and critical process of living artistic inquiry? In this session, art educators are invited to engage in creative activities and critical discussions about art curriculum development as a form of artistic research that has the power to address personal, social, and cultural dynamics.

Presenters

Catalina Hernández-Cabal

Jody Stokes-Casey

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

Kaleb Ostraff

Sarah Travis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

Research, Big Art Education Questions

5:00pm EDT

Post-AI Modalities of Creative Practice

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

This presentation examines the sociomaterial implications of generative AI for creative practice and critical media education, exploring the intersection of postdigital conditions, performative materiality, and algorithmic bias. Presenters speculate on the evolving landscape of creative practice in post-AI times, centering on cocreation with humans and machines and critical understanding of AI.

Presenters

Ye Sul Park

Aaron Knochel

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

Research, Professional Paper Presentation

5:00pm EDT

Searching for Critical Theory in Art Education Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

This presentation discusses the process of developing a systematic literature review to gauge the prevalence of critical theory in art education research over the past 5 years. Attendees can use this study for examples of decolonizing and indigenizing pedagogies in theory and practice, gaining skills in critically evaluating scholarly resources.

Presenters

Daniela Montufar Soria

Manager of Group Learning, MFA Boston

Nora Rodriguez

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Research, Professional Paper Presentation

5:00pm EDT

Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session 1

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

The NAEA Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session brings together researchers and educators who wish to offer their ideas, interests, and topical issues, especially related to research, in lively, open discussions with NAEA Distinguished Fellows who have decades of expertise and experience to share, advise, and mentor.

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