2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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12:00pm EDT

Lightscapes: Illuminating Art With LEDs [TICKET REQUIRED]

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

TICKET REQUIRED
Add an entirely new dimension to artwork by adding real LED lights! We will transform photographs or drawings into glowing masterpieces using semitransparent materials and strategically placed LEDs to make stunning visual effects. Delve into the intersection of art and technology as we discuss coding and animating the resulting artwork!

Presenters

Kody Hall

Media Arts Teacher

Lekia Thorpe

Media Art Educator, YES MAAM - NAMAE

As a member of Yes MaM Media Art Mosaic, I specialize in augmented reality (AR), using it to bridge the gap between traditional and digital storytelling. My focus is on creating interactive, immersive experiences that engage audiences in new and meaningful ways.I have had the... Read More →

LED Lightscapes Presentation pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Media Arts, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

3:00pm EDT

Nature Maker's Workshop: Creating Art Materials With Materials Found in Nature [TICKET REQUIRED]

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

TICKET REQUIRED
Are you wondering how to bring nature into your classroom studio? This session will provide participants with a detailed experience in creating art materials from nature and environmental application through artmaking.

Presenters

Stephanie Vaughan

High School Art Teacher, Union public schools

The last 5 years I decided to live by the phrase “shoot your shot” and see how many opportunities I could access. From this, I have received many opportunities through continuing education, grants, and scholarships to attend workshops or access materials, way of thinking to create... Read More →

The makers workshop completed 3 pptx

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Secondary, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

5:30pm EDT

State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education: Who We Are and How We Can Help

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

A panel of State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education will discuss their roles are in advocacy, policy, standards and curricula, professional learning, and funding, and how they came to be in their roles. There will be time at the end for Q and A.

Presenters

Kelly Bisogno

Andy Meadows

Arts Education Specialist, ALSDE

Andy Meadows is a native of Montgomery Alabama where he received his undergraduate degree at Huntingdon College and then his Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Alabama. He taught visual arts and created the Fine Art Photography program at Booker T. Washington Magnet... Read More →

Shea Murray

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

National Association of State Directors of Art Education Interest Group, Big Art Education Questions