2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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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

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

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

Elementary, Instructional Practice

1:00pm EDT

Artsonia: Online Portfolios, Fund-Raising, and More: Hear Firsthand Experiences With the Platform

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Artsonia was created specifically for art educators. It enables teachers to digitally showcase and archive student art, manage the art room, organize and plan art lessons, connect with families, and raise funds for your program. Explore all Artsonia has to offer and hear firsthand experiences from a panel of elementary, middle, and high school Artsonia art teachers.

Presenters

Briana Smith

Christine Holajter

Danielle Matousek

Kayla Greene

Shannon Chrisco

Elementary Visual Art Educator

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Art & Media Technology Interest Group, Big Art Education Questions

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

CSTAE Annual Town Hall Meeting

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Join us for an exciting discussion on concepts, issues, and policies impacting art education now and recognizing CSTAE award winners.

Presenters

Eunkyung Hwang

Assistant Professor of Art Education, State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz

Jennifer Kaye

Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University

Oscar Keyes

Verónica Soria Martinez

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Caucus of Social Theory in Art Education Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

4:30pm EDT

Systems Thinking for Social Change: Implementing Systems Thinking in the Arts Classroom

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Discover how to implement systems thinking into art and design projects to cultivate important conversations and create a safe space in the classroom. These systems include how art and design practices impact systemic issues like environmental justice, sustainability, and racism. Project and activity examples for discussion will be included.

Presenters

Ahu Yolaç

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Design Interest Group, Professional Paper Presentation

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