2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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12:00pm EDT

Professional Materials Committee Meeting

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

The Professional Materials Committee will discuss upcoming proposals, procedures, and processes associated with the National Art Education Association's official published materials.

Presenters

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 →

Cindy Todd

NAEA President Elect

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

Professional Materials Committee, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

3:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders Class of 2024: Embracing the Opportunity and Leading the Way

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

This presentation focuses on the power of recognizing and seizing opportunities in art education. Attendees will gain insights into how the School for Art Leaders program provides a platform to find and/or grow your leadership style through programming, experiments, guidance, and support. By embracing opportunities with confidence and purpose, leaders can inspire progress and lead in a variety of roles in their field.

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

School for Arts Leaders (SAL), Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

4:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders Class of 2024 - The Art of Being: Cultivating Identity and Well-Being in the Creative Process

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

This presentation explores the profound connection between identity, well-being, and the creative process in art education. Through insights from the School for Art Leaders program, we examine how cultivating self-awareness, fostering creativity, and prioritizing mindfulness can enhance both personal and professional growth. Attendees will discover how intentional practices in the arts can support identity formation, strengthen resilience, and inspire impactful leadership. By embracing the art of being, educators can create inclusive, empowering spaces that nurture creativity and well-being for themselves and their communities.

Presenters

Laura Grundler

Director of Learning and Program Development, NAEA

NAEA LEARNING and Programs, Visual and Media Arts Admin, Advocate, Podcaster (K12ArtChat) Pronouns- She/Her

SAL Presentation Group B NAEA 2025 pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

School for Arts Leaders (SAL), Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

5:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders Class of 2024: Leading Through Connections: The Art of Community Building

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

This presentation highlights the opportunities educators have for positively impacting the community. Speakers from the School for Art Leaders Class of 2024 will share insights and best practices for building strong, sustainable relationships between schools, museums, local communities, and more. Attendees will gain practical tools for initiating and nurturing collaborations that are inclusive, and meaningful, and foster deeper student, family, and community engagement in the arts and the community.

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

School for Arts Leaders (SAL), Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony