2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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12:00pm EDT

Coffee Talk: Drawing on Cups in Consideration of Drawing's Creative, Cognitive, and Communicative Qualities [TICKET REQUIRED]

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

TICKET REQUIRED
Apply drawing skills to a cup that becomes a 2025 NAEA Lifelong Learning memento of intergenerational conversation, inspired by a presentation from the author of the book, The Value of Drawing Instruction in the Visual Arts and Across Curricula: Historical and Philosophical Arguments for Drawing in the Digital Age.

Presenters

Maggie Peeno

art teacher mentor-First Five, UMSL

Jessica Grubenhoff

Marriah Geels

Liz Langdon

Seymour Simmons III

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

Lifelong Learning Interest Group, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

3:00pm EDT

Brush Up on Brush-Lettering Techniques [TICKET REQUIRED]

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

TICKET REQUIRED
Learn the basics of brush lettering using ordinary broad-tipped markers. Attendees will practice warm-up exercises and lettering drills, and then combine them to create beautiful brush letters. This workshop is for educators seeking to increase their own artistic skills as well as those who teach upper elementary through high school..

Presenters

Amanda Youngblood

AAEA President, Alabama Art Education Association

Hi! I'm Amanda! An artist and art educator residing in Alabama. I am currently President for Alabama Art Education Association. I enjoy learning new art techniques and skills, and love sharing my passion for creativity with my students and peers. Recently, small sketchbook works of... Read More →

1. Marker Position AYoungblood pdf

2. Basic Strokes AYoungblood pdf

3. Brush Letter Lowercase Alphabet AYoungblood pdf

4. Brush Letter Lowercase Alphabet with arrows AYoungblood pdf

5. Brush Letter Capital Alphabet AYoungblood pdf

6. Lower Case Alphabet AYoungblood pdf

7. Learn to Letter Better AYoungblood pdf

8. Brush Lettering Presentation AYoungblood pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

5:30pm EDT

Trauma, the Brain, and Mindfulness in the Art Room

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

More studies are showing how trauma negatively impacts a student's physiological development, making it harder for them to concentrate and retain information at school. Explore integrating mindfulness practices into art education to enhance teachers' and students' well-being, creativity, and focus. Discuss practical strategies, benefits, and real-world applications.

Presenters

Dr. Karen Kelly

Associate Professor & Academic Advisor, The Art of Education University

Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to teach English in rural China, special education on Hawai’i Island, and middle school Social Studies in Washington, D.C. I began my career as an art educator in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, and continued teaching elementary visual... Read More →

Theresa Gillespie

Chair of Graduate Student Retention, The Art of Education University

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education Interest Group, Instructional Practice