2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

NAEA ED&I State Liaison Session

Thursday March 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

State ED&I Liaisons play a vital role in NAEA’s ED&I work, and serve as a conduit between the state art education associations and national leadership. This session is intended for Liaisons to connect with other State ED&I Liaisons and to discuss major issues/concerns that are around equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Presenters

Ray Yang

Thursday March 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

12:00pm EDT

Elementary Division: Conversations With Colleagues

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

What are the hot topics of elementary art education today? How do we handle them? In this session, we will discover and discuss the issues plaguing elementary art teachers across the nation in the form of a game!

Presenters

Devon Calvert

Leslie Grace

NAEA Elementary Sessions Survey pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

Elementary, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

1:00pm EDT

Elementary Carousel of Learning: Cracking the Code of Contemporary Art

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

Join four dynamic elementary art educators as they share innovative ways to incorporate contemporary art into their curriculum! This engaging session will feature a variety of approaches, from using contemporary themes to spark discussions to exploring techniques inspired by modern artists.

Presenters

Devon Calvert

Leslie Grace

NAEA Elementary Sessions Survey pdf

Olson Resources Elementary Carousel of Learning Cracking the Code of Contemporary Art Making Connections pptx

NAEA Elem Carousel Contemporary Art Heros 20250314 164637 0000 pptx

Elizabeth Bruner pptx

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

Elementary, Instructional Practice

2:00pm EDT

Ecology and Environment Interest Group Business Meeting

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

All NAEA members are invited to the Ecology and Environment Interest Group (EEIG) Business Meeting. As we embark on our 4th year, we will discuss what we have accomplished and our goals for the future. Please bring ideas about how we might proceed in the coming year, as climate/environment is a critical issue in our lives.

Presenters

Nicholas Leonard

Allison Rowe

Clinical Assistant Professor, Art Education, University of Iowa

Dr. Allison Rowe is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and researcher. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator for the Art Education Program at the University of Iowa. Allison loves working with teachers to figure out new ways to incorporate art into... Read More →

Joy Bertling

Associate Professor of Art Education, University of Tennessee

Alice Wexler

Michelle Tillander

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

Ecology and Environment Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

3:00pm EDT

NAEA Keynote to Classroom: Make the Most of Your Free Scholastic Art Nate Powell Resources

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

Do your students love graphic novels? Want to know more about teaching them? Become a pro with your complimentary resources from Scholastic Art! The editor will share the magazine’s robust teaching kit—full of stories that inspire, a graphic designed by Nate Powell, and teaching strategies you can use tomorrow.

Presenters

Katie Brickner

Editor, Scholastic Art, Scholastic

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

4:30pm EDT

Pathways to Leadership: Finding your Way within NAEA

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

Are you curious about taking a more active role in the National Art Education Association? Join us to discover how you can get involved - whether through volunteering, joining committees, or pursuing an elected office - and learn how to make it happen! NAEA Board members will walk you through the many ways you can contribute, grow, and shape the future of our vibrant art education community. This session is designed to debunk myths around involvement, clarify requirements, and outline achievable pathways into leadership. Through open dialogue and thought-provoking questions, you’ll gain real-life insights and practical advice, while discovering the impact your contributions can have on NAEA’s mission. Come learn how your skills and passion can drive change, advocate for art education, and build meaningful connections all while discovering the personal and professional value leadership brings.

Presenters

Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP

Carrie Barnett

WR Vice President

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII