2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Art and Storybook Lessons That Empower Young Artists to Shape a Better World

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

Inspire social change and foster social-emotional learning in your classroom by using storybook-inspired projects using simple media-like drawing, painting, and collage. Leave with lesson ideas and a curated book list for projects that promote environmental awareness, build classroom community, and envision positive change.

Presenters

Rebecca Picker

Hi! I’m Rebecca, a mama, teacher, artist and community-builder. I'm an art educator with a background in youth empowerment. I’ve created Studio Sprout to serve real people who are working in real communities preparing young people for the world of today with easy-to-use art lessons... Read More →

Storybooks & Art that Empower Artists to Shape a Better World pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

8:00am EDT

Get Glowing Results With a Blacklight Art Show

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Add a glow gallery to your art exhibition without added stress. Learn the components that go into a successful glow gallery that will have your community looking forward to the art show all year. Engage learners and reinvigorate current lessons with glowing results.

Presenters

Alexandra Benton Boudreau

Elementary Art, Berkshire Hills Regional SD

I incorporate puppetry as a studio center in my pk-4 art studio classroom for all grade levels and have shared hands on puppet making and teacher tips with the Art Ed teaching community at the national convention and TAB workshops.

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Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Elementary, Instructional Practice

8:00am EDT

Navigating AI in Art Education

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

As education institutions adopt AI-specific software for educators, two TAB teachers reflect on their experience planning lessons and teaching using AI. They also share how they guide 5th-grade students in leveraging AI for idea generation within their different art studios utilizing an education framework for AI use in the classroom.

Presenters

Denise Aldridge

Amy Sery

Visual & Media Arts Teacher, Briarlake Elementary School

I am the Visual & Media Arts teacher at a Pk-5 elementary school in Dekalb County. My classroom is a choice-based art studio where the student is the artist and (Teaching for Artistic Behavior and Studio Habits of Mind). I am also an adjunct professor at The Art of Education University... Read More →

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Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

8:00am EDT

Pixels and Paintbrushes: Coding Self-Portraits in Art

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

Explore the fusion of art and technology with "Pixels and Paintbrushes!" Discover how coding enriches art education through self-portraits. This session will equip you with tools to integrate technology seamlessly into the art curriculum, empowering students to explore identity and creativity in new digital dimensions.

Presenters

Felicia Clause

Elementry Art Teacher

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

8:00am EDT

Unleashing Creativity: Integrating Sketchbooks Into Elementary Art Education

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Explore the benefits of using sketchbooks in elementary art and learn practical strategies for fostering creativity, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity while enhancing assessment and classroom management. Attendees will gain tools, insights, and inspiration to implement effective sketchbook routines, supporting diverse student needs and professional growth in their classrooms.

Presenters

Carole Drummond-Johnson

Elementary Art Teacher, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Carole Drummond-Johnson has been teaching art in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system for about twenty years but has overall been teaching for about twenty-five. She is currently an elementary art teacher at Highland Renaissance Academy. In addition to teaching in CMS, she also... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Elementary, Skills Toolbox

12:00pm EDT

More Than Just Clay: Successful Sculpture Lessons in the Elementary Setting

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

This session will share best practice ideas and lessons for helping younger students explore the world of sculpture and challenge them to think three-dimensionally while using a variety of materials.

Presenters

Carey Given

Laura Dant

Art Teacher Pre school - 8th Grade, Saint Agnes and St. Francis of Assisi Schools

More Than Just Clay Project List docx

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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Elementary, Instructional Practice

12:00pm EDT

The Art and Engineering of Self-Portrait Kites [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

TICKET REQUIRED
Let's go fly a kite! Design your own self-portrait kite while inspiring creativity and fostering interdisciplinary learning. Learn how to integrate science, engineering, and social studies into your art curriculum through kites, and leave with practical strategies and a unique project to engage and educate your students.

Presenters

Ben Chickadel

Jessica Garrick

Art Specialist, Division Head & WAEA past President, UCDS

NAEA Self Portrait Kite Presentation 2024 2025 pdf

SelfPortait Kite Dt.Science.docx pdf

SelfPortrait kite instructions NAEA25 pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

Elementary, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

1:00pm EDT

Podcasting in the Elementary Art Room

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

We all love podcasts, but what if your elementary students are the ones creating them? Join me as I take you through the world of the art podcast I created with my students titled Elementary Art Talk Podcast!

Presenters

Meera Ramanathan

Project Resource Teacher - Visual Art, San Diego Unified School District

My name is Meera Ramanathan and I am the Project Resource teacher for visual art at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy in San Diego and teach students UTK to 5th grade. I have a Master's degree in History of Fine Arts, drawing and painting from India and a Single Subject Teaching Credential... Read More →

NAEA 2025 Podcasting in the Elementary Art Room (1) pptx

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

2:00pm EDT

Crafting Connections: Balancing Tech with Hands-On Artmaking Processes

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

In an age when kids are increasingly interacting with screens, motivating students with hands-on art experiences can be challenging. Learn about four engaging elementary-level lessons that combine hands-on processes with tech; building and reinforcing crucial fine motor skills; and cultivating creative problem solving, design thinking, and visual and technological literacy.

Presenters

Shana Ryback

Lower School Art Teacher, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

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Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

Elementary, Skills Toolbox

2:00pm EDT

Do as You Do, Do as You Say: Activating Voice and Choice in Artmaking

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Learn how to activate student voice and choice in artmaking through semiotics and storytelling. Enhance visual literacy, creativity, and higher order thinking while fostering inclusive classroom environments. Gain practical strategies for teaching mastery and integrate professional practices into your lessons.

Presenters

Erin Kendrick

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

2:00pm EDT

Whimsical Creativity: Crafting Art Inspired by Playful Picture Books and Artists

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

This hands-on session highlights five playful picture books to inspire process-based elementary visual arts lessons, connected to contemporary artists. Participants will receive a picture book list celebrating play, one complete whimsical lesson plan, and four substantive and creative lesson ideas using playful picture books and artists as learning hooks.

Presenters

Julia Hovanec

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Elementary, Instructional Practice

3:00pm EDT

The Art of Motif Making [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

TICKET REQUIRED
Experience the art of motif making by weaving paper strips and combining line, shape, and colors to create and add your own motifs to your work!

Presenters

Meera Ramanathan

Project Resource Teacher - Visual Art, San Diego Unified School District

NAEA 2025 The Art of Motif Making pptx

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

Elementary, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

4:30pm EDT

He Can HEAL: 50 Positive Male Role Models for Our Students

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

The book Yes, Boys Can! explores the lives of 50 positive male role models who are quilting, dancing, nursing, and teaching. Learn about this new book from the author (an elementary art educator himself) and how to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to consider new possibilities for their futures.

Presenters

Jonathan Juravich

2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

Elementary, Skills Toolbox

4:30pm EDT

I've Never Thought of Using That! Low-Budget, High-Impact Materials to Shake Up Your Supply Closet

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

Where did we get that? We would love to tell you! With small budgets, large audiences, and big imaginations, two museum educators share their favorite road-tested, impactful, and not-your-average-art-supply materials utilized in public programs for all ages.

Presenters

Rachel Hausmann-Schall

Xoe Fiss

Director of Youth and Family Programs, Milwaukee Art Museum

I've Never Thought of Using That NAEA 2025 pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

Elementary, Skills Toolbox

5:00pm EDT

DIY Bookmaking: Engaging Projects for Elementary and Middle School Classrooms

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Explore DIY bookmaking techniques for art educators. Learn to create unique book forms that move, hide, and pop open while gaining practical ideas for integrating bookmaking into your curriculum.

Presenters

Alyssa Navapanich

Art Educator, Lemon Grove School District

Alyssa Navapanich is an award-winning art educator who integrates art with history, STEAM, and cultural competence. She enriches student experiences by emphasizing diverse artists and techniques. Alyssa holds a B.A. in Art and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. She enjoys painting... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

5:00pm EDT

OUR Adidas: Inspiring Young Writers and Artists With Run-DMC

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Our Adidas! We will look at the poetry of hip-hop lyrics and experience a complete lesson in arts integration: from a lyric study, through a creative writing technique, to a visual arts project inspired by personal written expression. It's gotta be the shoes!

Presenters

Holly Lazor

Shannon Jackson

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Elementary, Instructional Practice

5:00pm EDT

Using Podcasts to Engage and Collaborate With Elementary Students Across States

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Getting students to write about art in a way that's exciting can sometimes be challenging. Join us to find out what happened when students created a podcast to discuss and evaluate their personal artwork with other students. Come away with lessons and resources.

Presenters

Daniel Bryant

Art Education, Dorchester School District Two

Laura McMullen

Visual Arts Educator, Kilgour School, Cincinnati Public Schools

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

5:30pm EDT

Art Illuminated: Lighting Up Elementary Creativity With Paper Circuits

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Join our paper circuits workshop for elementary art students! Explore the innovative art of creating with paper circuits, sparking creativity to illuminate elementary students' understanding of STEAM principles. Discover the global fascination with circuitry while respecting cultural diversity. Impact students' lives with an exciting blend of art and technology!

Presenters

Felicia Clause

Elementry Art Teacher

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration