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Wednesday, March 19
 

7:00am EDT

Delegates Assembly
Wednesday March 19, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT
NAEA is a "for members, by members" association. At Delegates Assembly, representatives from state and provincial associations and Interest Groups weigh in on and provide recommendations to the NAEA Board on policy matters, legislative actions, and other important issues that impact NAEA members. Reports are given by committees and the NAEA Executive Director. The work is directed by the four Regional VPs. This is an open assembly; nonvoting attendees are welcome to observe the full day of proceedings.
Presenters
avatar for Kristi Oliver

Kristi Oliver

Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications
Kristi Oliver is currently the Professional Development Manager for Davis Publications, a company committed to helping art educators since 1901. She earned a PhD in Educational Studies from Lesley University where her research explored the perspectives of high school photography teachers... Read More →
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Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP
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Carrie Barnett

WR Vice President
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Josh Drews!

NAEA Southeastern Vice-President, Spring Valley High School
Wednesday March 19, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

8:00am EDT

NAEF Board of Trustees Annual Meeting and Committee Meetings
Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Annual meeting of the National Art Education Foundation Board of Trustees. This is an all-day session on Wednesday, March 19, from 10:00 am to 3:50 pm. Committee meetings will take place in the morning from 8:00 to10:00 am, prior to the full Board meeting. This is a closed session.
Presenters
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Cris Guenter

Chair, National Art Education Foundation
Professor Emerita, California State University, Chico; Retired Ask me about the National Art Education Foundation grant opportunities for NAEA members!
Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

8:45am EDT

NAEA25 Museum Preconvention | Integrating Universal Design Principles Into Museum Programs: Enhancing Accessibility for All Audiences [TICKET REQUIRED]
Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:45am - 5:00pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Join the Museum Education Division of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) for our NAEA25 Preconvention offering hands-on, in-depth exploration of integrating Universal Design principles into museum programming and ensuring accessibility for diverse audiences. Discover design strategies for practical, inclusive experiences that meet the needs of visitors of all abilities. Exchange ideas on how to apply these principles into program development, gallery teaching, and community engagement, from the core to the periphery. Through case studies, collaborative exercises, and discussions, we will identify ways to make museum programs and experiences welcoming and inclusive for all.

Walk away with actionable tools to incorporate accessibility into your own practice, fostering a more inclusive environment in museums. This Preconvention will empower you to reimagine how you deliver content and connect with your audience through a focused lens on accessibility.
Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:45am - 5:00pm EDT
Speed Art Museum 2035 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY

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2:00pm EDT

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Kentucky Derby Hat Design With Jenny Pfanenstiel [TICKET REQUIRED]
Wednesday March 19, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Ticket Required

Immerse yourself in Louisville culture at this special Preconvention workshop and walk away in style! Join Jenny Pfanenstiel, seven-time OFFICIAL MILLINER OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM to create your own Kentucky Derby–style fascinator.

Learn hands-on from Jenny and her team as they share how to manipulate different embellishing materials, including feathers, flowers, ribbons, and other trims to design your own fascinator. Each attendee will be provided with a fascinator base that is ready for your creation.

Design your hat on Wednesday and wear it to Thursday’s pARTy! This workshop includes a ticket ($20 value) to the NAEA25 Opening Night pARTy, where the theme will be “Disco Derby.”
Presenters
avatar for Jenny Pfanenstiel

Jenny Pfanenstiel

Jenny Pfanenstiel is a world-renowned milliner awarded for her skill of creating and sculpting hats by hand using rare, high-quality materials from across the globe. Taking from traditional millinery techniques, Pfanenstiel is known for her unique process of sculpting hats on a braid machine from... Read More →
Wednesday March 19, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG
 
Thursday, March 20
 

6:30am EDT

7:00am EDT

Mindful Morning Yoga With CSAE
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Presenters
avatar for Andrea McDonough

Andrea McDonough

Chair of Faculty Development | Instructor, AOEU | Lycoming College
K-12 Curriculum | Creative Mindfulness | Graduate Studies | SEL | CAN | PAEA | Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education (CSAE)
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Bluegrass I/II

7:00am EDT

NAEA First-Time Attendees Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00am - 8:50am EDT
Are you attending the NAEA National Convention for the first time? Start your journey here! This session is designed to welcome first-time attendees and set the stage for an inspiring and enriching Convention. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other newcomers, hear insights from seasoned participants, and meet NAEA President Wanda B. Knight, who will share valuable tips for navigating the Convention and maximizing the hundreds of opportunities for professional development and connectivity available at NAEA25. Enjoy coffee with fellow attendees and have a chance to win an iPad to kick off your Convention experience! Don’t miss it! 
Presenters
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Paula Liz

Youth and Preservice Program Manager, NAEA
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

7:00am EDT

7:00am EDT

7:00am EDT

NAEA25 Quiet Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L021

8:00am EDT

NAEA ED&I State Liaison Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

9:00am EDT

General Session: Nate Powell
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes the new graphic novel Fall Through and a comics adaptation of James Loewen’s Lies My Teacher Told Me, civil rights icon John Lewis’s March trilogy, and more. Powell’s work has received American Library Association and Young Adult Library Services Association Awards, the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award, and he is a two-time finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Presenters
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Nate Powell

Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes the new graphic novel “Fall Through” and a new comics adaptation of James Loewen’s “Lies My Teacher Told Me,” civil rights icon John Lewis’s “Mar... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

11:00am EDT

Unlocking Digital Art With Chromebooks
Students have Chromebooks? Wondering how you can leverage web-based applications? Join this session to learn more about free web-based tools students can use to express their creativity.
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NAEA25 Local Host & Community Tables
Kentucky Art Education Association
The Kentucky Art Education Association is excited to welcome all those attending NAEA 2025 by offering some fun photo spots, free Kentucky swag, raffle items, merch for sale, and information about Louisville to help attendees find the best places to eat and play during convention weekend. One additional highlight we urge everyone to check out is the "Spirit of Kentucky: A Barrel Head Exhibition Celebrating Kentucky Communities", where schools from every level and region in Kentucky designed and created custom barrel head artworks that celebrate their community. The barrel heads for this showcase were graciously donated by Brown Forman. Kentucky is rich in history, culture, and community - this project is aimed to celebrate what makes our beautiful state so unique.
 
Louisville Tourism
Each Louisville Tourism city information booth provides personalized assistance designed to enhance your visit to our wonderful city. At each booth, you will find a friendly and knowledgeable city information agent ready to assist with a variety of inquiries.

Whether you need recommendations for restaurants, suggestions on must-visit attractions, or information on discounts available through our Inside Track Pass program, we’ve got you covered. We are here to help you navigate the venue, the downtown area, the city, and make the most of your time in Louisville.
Additionally, our booths are stocked with a wide range of onsite collateral that you can easily grab. This includes Visitor’s Guides, restaurant lists, downtown maps, citywide maps, venue maps, attraction brochures, and much more. We aim to provide you with all the information you need to have a fantastic and memorable experience.

We look forward to welcoming you and assisting you in exploring all the wonderful opportunities Louisville has to offer!
 
ARTS FOR ALL KENTUCKY 
Arts for All Kentucky is a statewide organization that provides arts and education programs that allow people with disabilities to fully participate in the arts. Arts for All is happy to support our teaching artists Kim Soule and Jennifer Sims in their professional development presentation, "Side by Side Inclusion," and Andee Rudloff's mural project "Disco Derby Opening Night Party!" Stop by our table to learn more about support for programming in the state of Kentucky and leave your mark on our community art project! artsforallky.org

JCPS Academics
Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Kentucky serving 97,000 students. The Academics Division consists of instructional leaders who provide resources for schools, opportunities for learning, and who work to serve our students. Our role is to transform the instructional core to create joyful learning experiences focused on developing student identity, skills, intellect, and critical thinking. We provide improved teaching and learning through job-embedded professional development, district-wide systems, and on-the-ground support.

Connected Arts Networks
Connect with CAN! Meet the teachers and leaders involved in Connected Arts Networks (CAN), an initiative to create virtual Professional Learning Communities with arts educators in visual and performing arts. We meet monthly to collaboratively improve arts instruction and curriculum, share ideas, and support each other. Learn more about this network and how we can support you!

Retired Art Educators Association 
The Retired Art Educators Alliance was formed in 1985 so that we might utilize retiree art educators' energies, experience, and knowledge to benefit NAEA members, and preservice members, in particular. RAEA is open to retired members from all NAEA Divisions and other interest groups with no cost for membership. RAEA’s only annual fundraiser is the Silent Art Auction held each year at the NAEA National Convention, located alongside the Artisans Gallery. Our purpose is to define and establish the role of retired art educators within NAEA; to conduct programs of professional activities for state and national events; to encourage continued personal involvement and development in art education; to inform state associations and NAEA of content relevant to members of long-standing; and to encourage and support, as well as provide mentorship for student members of NAEA.

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum (KMAC) is Louisville's premier contemporary art museum located in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC works to connect people to art and creative practice. KMAC's exhibitions showcase the work of regional, national, and international contemporary artists who have connections to craft. The Education Department produces interpretive materials for the exhibitions, community art programming, as well as school and adult workshops based on traditional craft and relevance to contemporary art. Currently on view at KMAC are exhibitions from Brazilian folk artist Chico da Silva and local Louisville artist Licia Priest.

715 W Main St. Louisville KY 40202 | kmacmuseum.org
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Special Hours on Saturday for Conference Attendees 10am-7pm

Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission
 The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission recognizes and promotes Native American contributions to and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Their vision is that all Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate, and understand the significant contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage. Through education and increased awareness, the people of Kentucky will understand the histories, cultures, and matters of concern to Native American peoples. Please stop by their table for resources, info, and posters on Kentucky Native history!

ED&I Commission and State ED&I Liaisons (In Exhibit Hall)
Join NAEA’s ED&I Commission and State ED&I Liaisons for some conversation and creativity. Participate in art activities to express your support of equity, diversity, and inclusion in arts education and make connections with other arts educators!
 

11:30am EDT

12:00pm EDT

Annual Meeting of the Review Board for the Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Join us as we provide an update on new jCRAE initiatives and activities. Review board members will discuss journal themes for the coming year, ways to diversify scholarly voices, and enhancing the visibility and identity of the journal.
Presenters
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Cala Coats

Associate Professor, Arizona State University
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Amanda Alexander

Chair & Professor, Department of Art, Miami University
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

12:00pm EDT

Imagining Ubuntu: Curating Art Bridging Borders, a Virtual Exhibition
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
In this session, the Ubuntu Project (a collective of Black artists, educators, and scholars from Kenya and the United States) will share their experiences and best practices from curating their first large-scale virtual exhibition in spring 2024.
Presenters
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Amber Coleman

Postdoctoral Scholar, Arizona State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

12:00pm EDT

Repositioning STEAM Education Practices From Global Perspectives
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Explore STEAM education from global perspectives featuring integrative pedagogical frameworks, school and community-based STEAM activities, and culturally responsive STEAM projects. Survey and discuss a range of innovative curricular ideas, instructional strategies, STEAM gadgets, and real classroom examples for students from elementary to graduate school to enrich STEAM practices.
Presenters
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

12:00pm EDT

Artist Series: Ed Hamilton
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Classically trained, naturally talented, and internationally recognized, Ed Hamilton's passion for sculpture made him a Master of his craft and has given him the opportunity to share his love of art with the World. With a career spanning over 45 years, Hamilton has created a body of work depicting some of the most well-known Americans throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln to Martin Luther King, Hamilton's commissioned monuments, plaques, and personal works tell the story of America and shows the rich diversity represented in our culture.
Presenters
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Ed Hamilton

Classically trained, naturally talented, and internationally recognized, Ed Hamilton's passion for sculpture made him a Master of his craft and has given him the opportunity to share his love of art with the World. With a career spanning over 45 years, Hamilton has created a body of work depicting some of the most well-known Americans throughout history. From Abraham... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

12:00pm EDT

Bridging Cultures: Integrating Asian Art in Museums and Classrooms
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn how five researchers with international backgrounds utilize Asian art as a cross-cultural bridge in museums and online contexts. Join us for an exciting session filled with distinct exhibition projects, insightful discussions, and practical tips for incorporating Asian art in both formal and community-based educational settings.
Presenters
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Ran Qi

Assistant Professor, Weber state university
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

12:00pm EDT

Critical Perspectives on Embodiment: Relational and Socially Engaged Practices in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Critically examine relational and embodied engagements in visual culture and social science through contemporary cases that inform a series of social practice provocations. Presenters and attendees will explore how these bodymind experiences may inspire socially relevant art teaching through unique, material engagements with the world.
Presenters
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Amber Ward

Associate Professor; Interim Director of online EdD, Florida State University
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Sarah Travis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Emily Jean Hood

Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

12:00pm EDT

Leaning into Spirituality in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
How do we define the spiritual? Acknowledging personal practice and navigating what it means to integrate spirituality in the classroom and nonclassroom teaching spaces, this presentation will look at current research and practical experience to support artist-educators and students.
Presenters
avatar for Andrea McDonough

Andrea McDonough

Chair of Faculty Development | Instructor, AOEU | Lycoming College
K-12 Curriculum | Creative Mindfulness | Graduate Studies | SEL | CAN | PAEA | Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education (CSAE)
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

12:00pm EDT

Speaking Back and Looking Forward: Feminist Annotation as an Archival Practice
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn how to employ methods of feminist being in the archive(s) through wayfaring as a plural and collaborative format that invites participants to enter into feminist archives. Through a collaborative annotation and artmaking process, we will elicit dialectical thinking and intergenerational connections with materials, documents, and concepts from feminist eras.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

12:00pm EDT

Hip-Hop's Transformative Connection to SEL and ED&I in Arts Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Join us on a journey exploring hip-hop's link to social-emotional learning (SEL) and equity, diversity, inclusion (ED&I) in arts education. Discover how urban communities and artists like Kendrick Lamar and Nipsey Hussle can inspire curricula and inform visual storytelling through inquiry as well as multimedia and traditional art approaches.
Presenters
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Chay Ross

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Natl. Teacher Leader, National Art Education Association
Consultant, Ed Tech Trainer, Adobe ACE Innovation Leader, California Art Education Association Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Chair
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

12:00pm EDT

Mobile Art Studio Community Art Program: Removing Barriers and Increasing Access for Marginalized Populations
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This free mobile art program takes art to children to break access barriers to BIPOC and economically disadvantaged youth's participation in community art programming. Learn about culturally responsive program planning, featuring BIPOC guest artists, funding, exhibits as advocacy, and how to empower children to see themselves as artists.
Presenters
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April Malphurs

Elementary Art Educator, LeSueur Henderson Elementary School
Glass, fibers, and mixed media artist. Elementary Art Educator. Passionate EDI Advocate. AEM EDI co-chair. SAL class 2022. CAN participant. MN Culturally Responsive Arts Educator.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

12:00pm EDT

AI "Prompt Off" Using Adobe Express
Participants will go head to head with a colleague to write creative AI prompts in Adobe Express. A theme will be provided and participants will have 1–2 minutes to carefully craft their prompt and select their best image. The audience will vote for their top choice to determine a winner!
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Elizabeth Stuart

Prince George's County

12:00pm EDT

Carve Your Creativity: Mastering Linocut Designs With Procreate on iPad
In this hands-on session, explore blending traditional linocut techniques with digital tools using Procreate. Perfect for artists and educators, you’ll learn to replicate unique textures without the mess. By the end, you'll create your own digital linocut designs, enhancing your skills in a fun, engaging environment! Limited experience needed!
Presenters
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Tricia Oliver

Middle Level, East Samford School
Hi! I’m an art teacher that currently teaches 7th grade in Alabama. I’m in my sweet 16(th) year of teaching and it’s been SWEET indeed! I’ve been named Southeastern Middle Level Art Educator of the Year for 2025, AMT Interest Group Outstanding Teacher for 2025, Alabama Art... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

Digital Tools for Inclusive Art Spaces: Safe Classrooms in Challenging Environments
Explore digital tools to create inclusive, safe classroom environments. This session introduces online playbooks, learning management strategies, and collaborative projects to help students feel valued and engaged. We will focus on digital tools that support a welcoming, creativity-focused classroom culture that is adaptable for any setting.
Presenters
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Paul Kretchmer

Independent Art Educator & Advocate
I am an artist, educator, and advocate for creative expression with over 20 years of experience in art education. My work focuses on fostering inclusive and inspiring spaces where all individuals can explore their creativity without fear or limitation. I am passionate about the intersection... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

Fresh With Adobe Fresco: Revolutionize the Creative Process for Traditional Artists
Teachers will discover how Adobe Fresco helps students itterate with traditional artwork. Participants will learn how to import photographs of students' traditional artwork into Adobe Fresco; utilize Fresco's tools to modify compositions; incorporate new elements and imagery; and experiment with color. Educators can use these digital techniques to help students overcome creative blocks.
Presenters
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Kerry Parrish

Art Educator and Instructional Technology Coach, D155
Kerry Parrish has been teaching Visual Arts for 25 years and has been an Instructional Technology Coach for 6 years. She has presented at ISTE, ISTE Creative Constructor Lab, CUElive, IDEA/TCEA, ITC, LTCIlliois, NAEA, and IAEA. As an art teacher, she frequently looks art edtech through... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

Immersive Figure Drawing and Oil Painting in Virtual Reality
Experience virtual reality's potential in art education through Gesture and Vermillion. Gesture offers 200+ models for figure drawing practice, while Vermillion simulates oil painting with realistic colormixing and brushwork. Educators can explore these applications using provided VR headsets to discover new ways of engaging students.
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12:00pm EDT

Roblox™ Runway: Ripples of Race and Religion
In this beginner-friendly virtual lesson, attendees will create Roblox™ character designs. Proven outcomes of Roblox highlight three strengths: exceptional engagement of special education students; natural teacher-student-peer mentoring through digital creation; and collaborative teamwork play activities. No prior experience on Roblox™ software is needed for teachers and students.
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12:00pm EDT

STEAM Power: Animation in Any Classroom
Discover the magic of animation with new technology! Learn to create vibrant, fun animations with student audio and drawings. Perfect for all classrooms, these tools bring characters to life in any educational setting. Dive in, explore, and empower your students’ creativity effortlessly. Ideal for educators seeking innovative teaching tools.
Presenters
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Tim Needles

Technology Integration Specialist & Art/Media Teacher, Smithtown School Disctrict
Tim Needles is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power. He has been teaching art/media at Smithtown School District for over 20 years and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

Misfit Memory Work: Challenging Sexism and Ableism in K-12 Self-Portraiture Lessons
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This presentation aims to challenge gendered ableist assumptions about female students' bodymind in K-12 self-portraiture lessons. Based on themisfit theory from feminist disability studies, this presentation explores the researcher's memories of being misfitted as a female student with scars and illness and the K-12 self-portraiture lessons that idealize able-bodied femininity.
Presenters
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Eunkyung Hwang

Assistant Professor of Art Education, State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

12:00pm EDT

Nuestras Historias Siguen: Our Stories Continue in Art Through Children's Literature
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Discover the art of culturally respectful appreciation through a hands-on exploration of miniprojects inspired by Latin American artists and authors. Engage in drawing, mixed media, photography, writing, and printmaking to create your own interpretations, guided by principles that honor and celebrate cultural diversity without appropriating it.
Presenters
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Yvonne Lopez Taylor

Visual Arts Educator, Aldine ISD
Mrs. Yvonne Lopez Taylor is an elementary art teacher and an advocate for art education. As the studio art teacher, she teaches art through literature, math, social studies, and science. She is constantly amazed by the work her students create and how they interpret the world. She... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

12:00pm EDT

Decolonizing Ecological Possibilities Through Critical Art-Based Research: A Case of the U.S. Arboretum
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This presentation discusses decolonizing efforts in critical art-based research to unsettle the dominance of settler-oriented environmental and place-based views and practice as being in relation to the U.S. arboretum in particular. We provide Indigenous-centered, relational, anti-Anthropocene ecological knowledge and practice for justice-oriented environmental sustainability.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

12:00pm EDT

Elementary Division: Conversations With Colleagues
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
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!
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

12:00pm EDT

Teaching Difficult Histories Through Art: Understanding Korean Japanese Experiences and Promoting Social Justice
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This presentation explores using visual arts to teach K-16 students about difficult histories, focusing on the oppression of Korean Japanese by Japanese governments since 1910. Highlighting artifacts from the 1923 Kanto Massacre, it emphasizes art's pedagogical value, respectful cultural representation, and fostering inclusive historical education.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

12:00pm EDT

Buzzwords to Action: Making Educational Jargon Meaningful in Arts Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Discover how to transform "equity," "inclusivity," and "innovation" from overused buzzwords into impactful, actionable strategies in the classroom. This session offers practical tools to genuinely embed these concepts into curriculum and teaching practices. Ideal for educators seeking to deepen their impact and foster inclusive, innovative learning environments.
Presenters
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Robyn MacNair

Coord of Visual and Performing Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
Robyn MacNair Robyn MacNair is the arts administrator for Santa Ana Unified School district and has been an arts educator for 24 years. She is an ardent local, state, and national arts education advocate and champion.
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Sofia Cuevas

Curriculum Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District
With 14 years at Santa Ana Unified School District, Sofia Cuevas seamlessly blends her expertise in arts education and community engagement under her philosophy of "learning that is living." Her diverse teaching experiences in English, Speech and Debate, and Film Production are complemented... Read More →
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Lindsey Barfield

Arts Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

12:00pm EDT

Equitably Teaching LGBTQ+ Artists in the Classroom
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Have you ever wanted to incorporate LGBTQ+ artists in your classroom, but you weren't sure where to start? In this session, we will look at works by diverse LGBTQ+ artists and discuss how to incorporate them in the classroom. Attendees will leave this session with ready-made resources for K-12 classrooms.
Presenters
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Lauren Pierce

Elementary Art Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

12:00pm EDT

Exploring Neuroqueering in Art Education: UDL Strategies for Reflexivity
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Explore a neuroqueering art curriculum integrating UDL to foster reflexivity in preservice art teachers to celebrate neurological diversity for creativity. A college-level art project emphasizing diversity, critical reflection, collaboration, and interdisciplinary practices will be introduced with the goal to empower future educators to advocate for neurodiversity and inclusive classrooms.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

12:00pm EDT

Unionization as Pedagogy: A Praxis for Solidarity Building in and Beyond Art Museums
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Drawing from a research study of the art museum labor movement, this session focuses on pedagogical implications of unionization as a practice of solidarity building. Examining unionization as pedagogy bears implications for civic engagement, offering examples of and lessons in how to build solidarity across power differentials and toward greater equity.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

12:00pm EDT

Customized Arts Learning: A Toolkit
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Customized arts learning (CALAT) is a process for developing authentic arts instructional approaches intended to recognize diverse traditions and experiences of individual students. Learn more about CALAT as a resource for guiding, empowering, and preparing learners to approach cultural arts traditions with understanding and use experiences to deepen personal artistic viewpoints through engagement, exploration, and expression.
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Joyce Huser

Education Program Consultant - Fine Arts, KSDE
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Cody Talarico

Arts Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Cody Talarico, is a musician and supporter of arts education. Cody taught music in the Bellevue (NE) Public Schools and is currently serving Nebraska as the Arts Education Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Education where he leads and supports visual arts, media arts, dance... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

12:00pm EDT

We Want to Thrive: Reconceiving Preservice Art Education in Critical Times
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
What does it mean to thrive as an art educator? As practitioners, we consider how we support, recruit, and retain the next generation. In this session, we offer insight into current experiences and practices in preservice art education to imagine how we all might thrive in this field.
Presenters
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Amber Coleman

Postdoctoral Scholar, Arizona State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

12:00pm EDT

Leveraging Data and Documentation to Strengthen the Work of Arts Administrators
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Given that quantifying the impact of the arts risks sacrificing our essential value, but arts education data is increasingly valuable in times of crisis and funding cuts, it is beneficial for arts administrators to explore tools for simplifying the process of collecting and using data. This session provides administrators time to refine their toolkits.
Presenters
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Nina Unitas

Senior Program Officer, Arts Education, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

12:00pm EDT

Retired Art Educators Alliance Annual Business Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Presenters
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Debi West

Retired Art Educator / Owner Consultant / Graduate Instructor / Part-time Art Educator at SPMA cause why not!, WESTpectations Educational Consulting and AOEU and Sea Pines Montessori Academy
I’m a passionate, seasoned art educator…I firmly believe that #togetherweARTbetter and the ultimate winners will always be our kiddos!
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Nancy Walkup

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

12:00pm EDT

Makes Me Wanna Holler: Black Male Art Educators Speaking Identity and Culture
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This workshop equips art educators with tools to integrate diversity, multicultural practices, and inclusion into their curriculum. Participants gain insights from Black male art educators and learn strategies for reflective, competent leadership. The goal is to foster an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diverse cultural experiences and perspectives.
Presenters
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Calvester S. Graham

Secondary Visual Art Instructor
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

12:00pm EDT

Creating the Functional Art Student: Possibilities and Challenges for Preservice Elementary-Level Teachers
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn about research on visual arts education experiences of preservice teachers, and how class activities in artmaking at teacher-training institutions could be enhanced to motivate teachers-in-training to become functional art teachers at elementary school level. Research highlights include recommendations for program improvement.
Presenters
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Nickson Jack

I am a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I completed a Masters in Arts Education. I now lecture at university level in the Caribbean, here I work with preservice elementary level teachers in the development of their art making skills. Statement of Purpose... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

12:00pm EDT

Significant Factors for Evaluating PreK-12 Art Teacher Classroom Effectiveness
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Of concern to supervisors and administrators is the lack of attention given to evaluations and how systems may fail to capture the unique qualities and competencies effective art teachers are expected to exhibit. After a discussion of these evaluations, audience members will discuss art teacher evaluation methods they use in their schools.
Presenters
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Robert Sabol

Associate Head of the Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, Purdue University, Purdue University
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

12:00pm EDT

Crossing Senses: Using Comics to Explore Memory and Sensory Information With Nate Powell [TICKET REQUIRED] 
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED 

Join Nate Powell, NAEA25 Keynote Speaker and National Book Award-winning cartoonist for this hands-on workshop! Delve into how you can turn up the volume on your own self-expression and convey feelings and experiences through comics you may not have thought possible before. Practice conveying non-visual details (such as sound, texture, smell, touch, taste, emotion, or intuition) in a visual way using a four-panel comic.  


Presenters
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Nate Powell

Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes the new graphic novel “Fall Through” and a new comics adaptation of James Loewen’s “Lies My Teacher Told Me,” civil rights icon John Lewis’s “Mar... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

12:00pm EDT

Art in Special Education Awards Ceremony
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Join us as we celebrate this year's Art in Special Education Awardees, who include our Larry Marone Grant recipients; NAEA, CEC, VSA Peter J. Geisser Art Educator of the Year Award; and our NAEA, CEC, VSA Beverly Levett Gerber Lifetime Achievement Award.
Presenters
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Mikaela Bachmann, PhD

Director of Undergraduate Programs - Art Education, University of North Texas
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

12:00pm EDT

Design Interest Group's Annual Gathering: Business, Awards, and Networking
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Whether you're a current DIG member or are interested in design education, all are welcome to NAEA's Design Interest Group's annual gathering. During this gathering we will give announcements, talk about our goals, have a work session on the vision, present the annual award, and host a networking social hour.
Presenters
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Robin Vande Zande

Professor, Kent State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

12:00pm EDT

Middle Level Division Conversations With Colleagues: Exploring Current Topics
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
A session for all Middle Level Division educators to join together and discuss our unique students. Fellow ML art educators will give information on current topics, such as AI, ED&I, and NJAHS, through short presentations. These presenters will bring their best practices and current information on these topics that can be applied to the participants' classrooms. Other topics and information will be explored in the question-and-answer time. Door prizes and ML swag will be given out during the session.
Presenters
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Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

12:00pm EDT

Conversation With Colleagues: Building Connections Across Regions
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Join us for an interactive session to connect with museum education professionals nationwide. Engage in icebreakers and small-group discussions to build relationships and share experiences. Explore common challenges, exchange ideas, and discover involvement opportunities in the NAEA Museum Education Division. Targeted breakout groups for colleagues with similar audience focuses will foster deeper connections. Expand your network, gain new perspectives, and make a greater impact in museum education.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

12:00pm EDT

Leader 2 Leader Part 2 (L2L 1): All Region Leaders Coming Together Face 2 Face (F2F)
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Join us in this exciting opportunity for state and provincial leaders and future leaders to meet together! Leaders from the Eastern, Pacific, Southeastern, and Western Regions will come together to discuss moving forward with action plans. State and provincial leaders will be grouped by action plan goals aligned with the NAEA pillars. Additionally, we will be looking forward toward strategic planning at the state and provincial level. We will be using this work to guide upcoming L2Ls throughout the year.
Presenters
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Kristi Oliver

Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications
Kristi Oliver is currently the Professional Development Manager for Davis Publications, a company committed to helping art educators since 1901. She earned a PhD in Educational Studies from Lesley University where her research explored the perspectives of high school photography teachers... Read More →
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Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP
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Carrie Barnett

WR Vice President
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Josh Drews!

NAEA Southeastern Vice-President, Spring Valley High School
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

12:00pm EDT

Student-Designed Textiles Using Infusible Ink [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
This hands-on workshop is packed with ways to incorporate textile design into your K-12 student-centered curriculum. Play with infusible ink through drawing and collage and explore multiple ways to design and print a piece of cloth. Bring an article of clothing to upcycle or embellish the materials we provide.
Presenters
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Maggie Pasquan

K-5 Art Teacher Westwood Public Schools, Town of Westwood
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

12:00pm EDT

Lines: Looking, Learning, Living: Weaving Neuroscience With Art, Architecture, and Design in K-16 [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
School Zone Institute and NEXT.cc share activities tested in different cultures to reach imaginations across all U.S. states and in more than 150 countries with design opportunities from wherever users are. Sharing ideas and situations cultivates empathy and understanding of people from around the world with challenges of different biomes.
Presenters
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Linda Keane

Professor of Architecture & Environmental Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Linda Keane, FAIA, NOMA, is an architect and design educator who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning receiving the ACSA/AIA School Medal,  She served a Fulbright in Turkey before becoming the first female tenure track professor... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

12:00pm EDT

Art Teacher Insights: Naming and Sharing Your Effective Instructional Practices [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Have you struggled to explain your differentiation or assessment strategies to a colleague or administrator? Creative instruction often comes naturally as artists, making it challenging to name our teacher moves. Come ready to explore, collaborate, reflect, and discuss naming the great art instruction already happening in your classroom!
Presenters
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Amber Arnold

Fine Arts Instructional Coach, Gwinnett County Public Schools
I'm a former Visual Arts educator & now "hybrid educator" working with K-12 Fine Arts educators as a Fine Arts Instructional Coach. I'm passionate about life-long learning through collaboration and building community.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

12:00pm EDT

Contemporary Paper Weaving: Practical, Purposeful, and Political [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
This workshop begins by exploring the work of political activist, artist, and Cherokee member Shan Goshorn, whose basketry educated viewers about the history and future of Native people. Participants will make connections to decolonizing their curriculum and learn a 2-2 twill pattern to create their own paper weaving.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

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

12:00pm EDT

Lightscapes: Illuminating Art With LEDs [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
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
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Kody Hall

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

12:00pm EDT

Making Brush Magic [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Engage in a hands-on collaborative pass-and-paint activity that builds relationships. Learn painting techniques with Royal and Langnickel brushes. Participants will learn brush skills and share their own personal painting styles. This project is a great icebreaker to start off the year and create social engagement in the classroom.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

12:00pm EDT

Scrappy Creatures [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Create a Scrappy Creature using wire hangers, plastic bags, cloth, and lots of ephemera. It is derived from the book One Plastic Bag, which is a powerful showcase of the impact one person's idea can have toward positive change. Start off with a mystery idea and leave with a Scrappy Creature.
Presenters
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Lee Darter

art educator, Bleckley County Schools
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

12:00pm EDT

Mock Interviews and Resume Review [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Are you preparing to interview this year? Join the Preservice and Supervision/Administration Divisions in rounds of mock interviews and receive feedback for developing your resume to ensure you get the gig! Come prepared as if this was a real interview: dressed to impress, resumes printed, and portfolio included. Submit your resumes by March 10, 2025, at https://forms.gle/5u3tutZ3sgVs94iVA
Presenters
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Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

12:00pm EDT

A Common Link [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Connect with a common art link. Workshop participants will create artworks that function independently and collaboratively. Generative artmaking, problem solving, and fluency are among the tenets we'll explore during the workshop. Participants will see how work can express individuality and collaborative group identity. This workshop supports personal and student instructional artmaking.
Presenters
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Laura Milas

Clinical Assistant Professor, Illinois State University, Wonsook Kim School of Art
Semi-retired artist/art educator; Past NAEA VP, Western Region; Past President, Illinois
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

12:00pm EDT

Alternative Photo Process: Cyanotypes [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Participants in this workshop will learn about the cyanotype process, from mixing solutions to developing finished prints. All materials, including cyanotype papers, negatives, and objects for photograms and pictures will be provided. Cyanotypes provide a way to engage students in photographic processes without a darkroom, using only sunlight and water!
Presenters
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Laurie Gatlin

Professor, California State University Long Beach
Maker Painter Semi-retired Still curious
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

12:00pm EDT

Transformative Trauma-Informed Artmaking: Supporting All Students, Especially At-Promise Youth [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover how trauma-informed artmaking transforms classrooms and supports at-promise youth. Learn practical strategies to nurture social-emotional learning and design standards-aligned art lessons to create a safe, creative environment. Engage in hands-on activities and explore the powerful impact of trauma-informed art for all students. Join us for an inspiring session!
Presenters
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

12:00pm EDT

Regenerative Eco-Art Practices: Heeding Indigenous Understanding of Place and Practicing the Honorable Harvest [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Centering place, identity, and environment can grow your understanding of Indigenous regenerative ecological knowledge and the Honorable Harvest. The presenter will share land-based experiences and eco-collaborations with Indigenous artists and communities to guide participants in an artmaking activity that includes creating an eco-printed nature journal using organic materials.
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Lori Santos

Wichita State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

12:00pm EDT

CFAE Business Meeting I: Feminist(s) Histories: Hindsight, Foresight, and Insight
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This business meeting, open to all, providers a platform for existing and potential members to consider ways CFAE supports inclusive feminisms. Our annual panel discussion series focuses on the histories of CFAE leaders and members (past, present, future) in conversation with the people who mentored or inspired them, as well as individuals they have mentored or hope to mentor in the future. This year we will pay tribute to the legacy of CFAE members and leaders who have passed.
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

12:00pm EDT

Professional Materials Committee Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The Professional Materials Committee will discuss upcoming proposals, procedures, and processes associated with the National Art Education Association's official published materials.
Presenters
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Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →
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Cindy Todd

NAEA President Elect
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

1:00pm EDT

Advance Your Student’s  Creative Skills With Photoshop on the Web
Get introduced to the newest version of Photoshop, Photoshop on the web; learn tips and tricks; and help us build a version of Photoshop that’s easier to use and perfect for general education.

1:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! 
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

1:00pm EDT

Of Minds and Machines: A Critical Curriculum for AI in Art
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Learn more about an introductory high school curriculum unit that critically examines AI in artmaking. Guided by essential questions and responsive projects, students investigate AI's cultural, ethical, and creative impacts. Join this session to hear more about this unit and leave with ready-to-use unit resources for your classroom!
Presenters
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Brad Olson

Assistant Professor, Art Education, Eastern Illinois University
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

1:00pm EDT

Curating Theme-Based Asian Art VR Exhibits as Constructivist Art History Pedagogy
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore an Asian art virtual reality curatorial project that includes a hermeneutic method for interpreting art, project logistics, conceptual and technical curatorial steps, and examples of student curated thematic Asian art exhibits. Attendees will learn lesson ideas and tips to enhance student engagement and understanding of Asian art.
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

1:00pm EDT

We Will Draw With Anyone About Anything Speed Date
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Bring your sketchbook and drawing tools and participate in our interactive session: a speed date where we'll share a series of quick opportunities to learn and meet someone new! We will begin by discussing an arts-based research project and work it into a collaborative experience for all attendees.
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Samuel Peck

Artist - Researcher- Teacher, Independent Scholar
Samuel H. Peck is an artist, researcher, and art educator originally from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 16 years of art teaching experience at the K-12 and university levels. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Rhode Island and his Master ny of Studio... Read More →
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David Modler

Professor of Art, Journal Fodder Junkies and tet[R]ad
David R. Modler is a maker/scholar/educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Art Education from Towson State University, and taught art on the k-12 level for fifteen years. David has since earned a Master of Fine... Read More →
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Michael Dodson

Teacher, Woodburn School District
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Michael Bell

Supervisor of Fine Arts, QACPS
Michael Bell is a nationally renowned artist, TED speaker, award-winning arts educator, and visual journaling pioneer. As the 2024 NAEA National Supervisor of the Year, he has transformed Queen Anne’s County Public Schools as Fine Arts Supervisor, establishing NAHS Chapters, K-12... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

1:00pm EDT

2025 NAEA Coalition of Feminisms in Art Education Regional Artist Talk
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Learn about the research-based artmaking practice of a Louisville-area artist selected by Coalition of Feminisms in Art Education (CFAE) Interest Group members and engage in a postpresentation dialogue about contemporary feminist art practice, issues, and concerns with the artist speaker. Exhibition Coordinator Laura Lee McCartney will facilitate discussion.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

1:00pm EDT

Designing for Accessibility and Inclusion
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Focused on creating accessible and inclusive design, this session will explore the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the Universal Principles of Design. You will learn how to create accessible graphics, videos, products, and visual experiences as we look at relevant resources, tools, and examples of accessible design in multiple industries.
Presenters
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Morgan Mittelbrun

Instructional Designer | K-12 certified Visual Arts Teacher, Everspring, Inc.
Hi! My name is Morgan! I am an Instructional Designer. I have a Master of Arts in Organizational Management (specialization in media management) and a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology (specialization in Online Instruction) both from the University of Arizona... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

1:00pm EDT

Considering the Body in Early Childhood Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Three early childhood art education researchers consider how art and the body coalesce to build new understandings, precipitate new practices, and contest everyday injustices. Through arts-based methodologies, we consider how politics, practices, and ethics are made visible, enacted on, or performed through the body.
Presenters
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Gigi Schroeder Yu

Assistant Professor, Art Education, Art Department, University of New Mexico
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

1:00pm EDT

Elementary Carousel of Learning: Cracking the Code of Contemporary Art
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
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.
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

1:00pm EDT

Tips and Tricks for Teacher Sanity
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
With a combined 44 years of experience, the presenters of this session will share valuable tips and tricks to maintaining teacher sanity in the art room. These tips and tricks include planning, setup, organization, and behavior management. Run a more sane and emotionally healthy classroom for both the students and yourself.
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

1:00pm EDT

Art Practices for Art Educators' Self-Care, Well-Being, and Beyond
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
In this session, we emphasize the significance of attending to the emotional needs of art educators as a vital aspect of their well-being and self-care. We conduct an interactive discussion on artistic processes for self-discovery that can be adapted to a variety of educational environments to sustain inclusive relationships among art educators, students, and community members.
Presenters
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

1:00pm EDT

Do Your Homework: Preparing to Facilitate Social Justice Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
This session highlights the critical homework educators must engage in before facilitating activist artmaking. Interwoven with interactive activities, this session will describe features of social justice art education while providing participants with opportunities to share their own strategies and questions.
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

1:00pm EDT

Developing a Problem of Practice Statement for the EdD in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Unlock the power of practitioner research and kick-start your doctoral journey! Enhance your skills by crafting and workshopping your problem of practice statement. Also learn about the CPED framework, adopted by the EdD in Art Education program at Florida State University, and its focus on equity, ethics, and social justice.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

1:00pm EDT

Make Art the Law In Your State!
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
If you have ever wondered what you can do to help ensure comprehensive, sequential, and equitable K–12 access to art education in your state, this session is for you! We will review Washington State's law, and you'll leave an action plan for legislative advocacy. Remember: The answer is YOU!

Presenter email: jandrewsart73@gmail.com
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Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

1:00pm EDT

Studio 55 Lifelong Learning in Art Museums Through Studio Programming
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Welcome to Studio 55: art and community for adults over 55. We'll explore their unique needs and share strategies to create an engaging, supportive learning environment. This session will share the tools and knowledge to build programs that inspire creativity and foster a love for art in older adults.
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Kessanda Abel

Head of Community and Studio Art Programs, Tampa Museum of Art
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

1:00pm EDT

Crankie Contraptions: Activating SEL With Storytelling Machines
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Build a Crankie Contraption, an illustrated, scrolling "screen machine" to confidently integrate playful engineering strategies that measurably improve learners' social and emotional development. Participants receive research-backed assessment tools and a generous supply of Crankie materials for further classroom exploration. This is a visual arts workshop for preK-5 educators.
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Matt Barinholtz

CEO, FutureMakers
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

1:00pm EDT

Unleashing Student Potential: Digital Portfolios
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Discover the transformative power of digital portfolios! Learn how digital portfolios empower students, enhance reflection, and showcase growth with strategies, tools, and multimedia integration for engaging self-assessment and goal setting. Walk away ready to implement digital portfolios and witness the increased student agency and authentic assessment they offer.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

1:00pm EDT

Art Criticism: Fostering Creativity and Understanding in the Middle School Art Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Join this interactive session to discover how art criticism ignites creativity and deepens worldly understanding in middle school students. Following a concise overview, participants will explore inventive, critical strategies and be ready to seamlessly infuse art criticism into their lessons, fostering students' critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

1:00pm EDT

Inquiring Minds Want to Know!
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Interactive presentation! Learn different strategies for using the inquiry method in your classroom. Engaging with art through inquiry results in increased learning, student ownership of learning, identifying personal responses to art, making personal connections to art, and retention of learning. Come learn best practices on implementing inquiry in your classroom.
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Cheryl Maney

Consultant
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

1:00pm EDT

Navigate the Arts-Based Research Process With an App Inspired by a Capstone Master's Course
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore an app inspired by the 6-year evolution of a master's-level capstone arts-based research course. Designed to assist students in exploring the complex parameters associated with conducting arts-based research, the app includes positionality, exposure to vocabulary and diverse methodologies, methods, analytical strategies, and avenues to meaning-making.
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

1:00pm EDT

Art, Equity, and Education: (Im)possibilities for Social Imagination in Teacher Education
This phenomenological study explores preservice teachers' experiences with art-integrated social justice curricula to examine how art integration can serve as a tool for educators to critically engage with social justice issues.
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1:00pm EDT

Becoming of Immigrant Mother-Educator: Collaboration With Posthuman Care in Motherhood
This research explores how the subjectivity of immigrant mother-educators transforms through creative collaboration with art materials, posthuman care, and cultural resilience to reimagine pedagogy with inclusivity, affect-orientation, and relationality in motherhood.
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1:00pm EDT

Claiming Civic Agency Through the Learning of Socially Engaged Art
This presentation explores the civic education affordances in the learning and making of socially engaged art through a case study of a graduate-level art education course.
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1:00pm EDT

The Power of The Residency: Creating New Pathways to Foster New Knowledge, Collaboration and Community Between the Art and Sciences
Learn more about the artist-in-residence program in the Jayne Raper Lab at Hunter College. The program fosters collaboration and new research between art and science through an emergent transpedagogy that builds community through embodied, student-centered creative practices.
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Floor Grootenhuis

Artist in Residence, Hunter College CUNY

1:00pm EDT

The Power of Using Visual Arts to Explore Who We Are and Where We Come From
The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore a TCKs’ feelings about their identity after the successful completion of 2 years in an IB DP visual arts course.
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1:00pm EDT

Transgressive Art Education: Cultivating Community and Innovation Through Cross-Disciplinary Practice
Explore how transgressive, cross-disciplinary art education fosters community, cultural awareness, and social change by empowering students to challenge norms, engage critically, and collaboratively create impactful artwork.
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1:00pm EDT

University and K–12 Reciprocal Partnerships
Explore a 30-year partnership between Towson University and the Baltimore City School, New Song Academy. We will share research and evidence regarding how preservice teachers are introduced to best practices for sustainable and reciprocal partnerships by providing intimate choice-based workshops.

1:00pm EDT

Retired Art Educators Alliance Annual Awards
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Share in the recognition of the 2025 RAEA Outstanding National Emeritus Art Educator and the 2025 Outstanding NAEA Student Chapter. Each will receive awards and share highlights of their accomplishments.
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Debi West

Retired Art Educator / Owner Consultant / Graduate Instructor / Part-time Art Educator at SPMA cause why not!, WESTpectations Educational Consulting and AOEU and Sea Pines Montessori Academy
I’m a passionate, seasoned art educator…I firmly believe that #togetherweARTbetter and the ultimate winners will always be our kiddos!
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Nancy Walkup

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

1:00pm EDT

Leveraging Art Honor Societies to Solidify an Artist's Identity and Capacity for Growth
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
National Art Honor Societies afford purposeful interventions, both in and out of school to broaden curriculum exposure and solidify an artist's identity and self-directedness. In this presentation, teachers will review sociocultural trends and examine factors impacting artistic achievement to reflect on current programming and develop practical approaches framed by talent development.
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Cappie Dobyns

Art & TAG Teacher, Ames Community School District
Greetings! I am a dedicated educator with a passion for talent development in visual arts. A proud graduate of Drake University, I have been shaping young minds for 34 years across Texas and Iowa. My recent opportunities to serve include leading the Arts Network of the National Association... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

1:00pm EDT

Show Your Work! Building Student Skill in Process Documentation
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Help students understand the power of showing their thinking. This session will show practical ways to teach your students how to document their process to help visualize their thinking, reduce plagiarism and AI reliance, and prepare them for portfolio exams and college or careers. Templates and assessment ideas will be shared.
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Alexandra Overby

adjunct instructor and visual art educator, The Art of Education University and Denver East High School
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

1:00pm EDT

Collaborations, Collisions, and Connections: The CAN Model of Professional Learning for Arts Educators and Leaders 
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Connected Arts Networks (CAN) support in-service teachers in building vibrant communities and sustainable professional learning models by engaging in ED&I and SEL practices, along with peer-to-peer mentorship. Collaboration across four national arts organizations in visual arts, theatre, music, and dance, as well as NYC Public Schools, provides an opportunity to create unique discipline-specific virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) while collectively moving the field forward. This session explores the following: 
  • How can we develop sustainable professional development models to serve fine arts educators in virtual spaces? 
  • How can in-service educators engage in innovative models for making, working, playing, and presenting? 
  • How might we reimagine and redefine leadership and coaching in preK–12 schools
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Josh Streeter

Emerson College
Joshua Rashon Streeter (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Education at Emerson College. His teaching focuses on critical pedagogy, K-16 pre-service and in-service education, drama and theatre education, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA), musical theatre, and arts integration... Read More →
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Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA
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Nicole Robinson

Content Manager | Dance, Connected Arts Networks
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

1:00pm EDT

CSTAE Executive Board Business Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Annual executive board meeting to discuss current CSTAE activities and future initiatives. All are welcome.
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Emily Jean Hood

Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Eunkyung Hwang

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

Assistant Professor, Miami University
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

1:00pm EDT

USSEA Business Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
In this meeting, the Executive Committee and Board will discuss policies and procedures for USSEA operations and share information from the Chairs of each office. We will review the year's successes and plan future goals, including pending board member changes. This is a closed business meeting. Those interested in learning more about USSEA, as well as learning about business meeting outcomes, are encouraged to attend the USSEA Engagement and Membership Event.
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Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Filly/Thoroughbred

1:30pm EDT

CANCELLED Transforming Art: Embracing Digital Creativity CANCELLED
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Explore the benefits of integrating digital art into your classroom while considering key factors for success. Discover essential tools, websites, and software to enhance creativity, along with inspiring resources to engage students.

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Please Note There Are Multiple Offerings of This Session Throughout NAEA25
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2:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session [INVITATION ONLY]
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! Please note this occurrence of the strategic vision listening session is by invitation only. 
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

2:00pm EDT

Art & Media Technology Interest Group Business Meeting and Awards
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
The Art & Media Technology Interest Group will have their annual in-person meeting. During this meeting, we will review the group goals and discuss the group's future needs. Members will have an opportunity to share out and mingle with other members. We will also showcase the award winners with a short presentation.
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Kerry Parrish

Art Educator and Instructional Technology Coach, D155
Kerry Parrish has been teaching Visual Arts for 25 years and has been an Instructional Technology Coach for 6 years. She has presented at ISTE, ISTE Creative Constructor Lab, CUElive, IDEA/TCEA, ITC, LTCIlliois, NAEA, and IAEA. As an art teacher, she frequently looks art edtech through... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

2:00pm EDT

Forging Fabrication to Fabulous with Lasers in the Art Classroom
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore the transformative role of lasers in art education and how tools like Glowforge and XTool empower students to fabricate ideas into reality. From intricate product designs to museum worthy works of art, this session will tour the tools to foster critical thinking and inspire creativity in any classroom.
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Janine Campbell

Since graduating from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, I have been interested in engaging students with new and innovative practices in the classroom. Over the past 21 years, I have used my classroom as a touchstone for what is... Read More →
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Catie Nasser

Elementary Art Educator, Middleton Public Schools
Catie Nasser has been working with children in the arts as an educator and art therapist for over 15 years. She recently presented on developing an arts based STEAM curriculum at MassCue’s fall conference and National Art Education Association’s annual conference. This summer... Read More →
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Sherri Kushner

Adobe Education Leader, Chute Middle School
Sherri has taught visual and media arts at the middle school level for 18 years. She currently teaches Media Arts at Chute Middle School in Evanston, IL. She is most passionate about using issue-based photography to empower student voices, fostering dialogue that raises awareness... Read More →
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Tim Needles

Technology Integration Specialist & Art/Media Teacher, Smithtown School Disctrict
Tim Needles is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power. He has been teaching art/media at Smithtown School District for over 20 years and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah... Read More →
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Holly Bess Kincaid

VAEA Past President, Middle School Art Educator
Holly Bess Kincaid is an experienced and passionate art educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, currently inspiring middle school students in West Virginia. She is the past president of the Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA) and currently serves as the Youth Art... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

2:00pm EDT

Differentiating Creativity for Exceptional Learners
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
It is daunting to design accommodations and construct universally accessible creative learning opportunities to meet all students' needs. This interactive investigation of differentiating instruction will present three students that have intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, and learning disability. Practice creating art-based accommodations and leave with a bank of cocreated resources.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Guy Trainin

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
UNL Tech EDGE MissionTo create a generation of teachers who are effective and confident using new technologies to prepare the students of Nebraska to participate and lead in tomorrow’s global society. Necessary technology integration skills suggested by skilled practitioners along... Read More →
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Kimberly D'Adamo

Lecturer, University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Megan Pitrat

University of Nebraska Lincoln - ArtTeams
Special Education Teacher at Syracuse Middle SchoolTeacher-Researcher with UNL ArtTeamsMTSS-SELBEmbedding AI in a Constructivist Special Education Setting Creative Inquiry and Emerging Media ArtsTrauma-Responsive Pedagogy Universal Design for Learning 
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

2:00pm EDT

Youth Artists Advocate for Positive Social Change
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
How can educators foster a critical lens and address current events in the art studio? How can youth use art to advocate for their communities? Learn how BIPOC working-class students from the east side of Austin, TX, critically engage with contemporary global crises and express their solution-oriented visions through screen printing and mixed-media collage.
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Ariel Kay

Assistant Professor of Practice
Ariel Kay received her B.S. in Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College with a Minor in Education. She received a M.A. in Art Education from the University of Texas at Austin. She taught elementary art for eight years, six of those years at a Title 1 school in East Austin.Kay is currently... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

2:00pm EDT

Embracing Choice Through Routines and Enhancing Engagement
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Become empowered to implement choice art by learning how to integrate structured routines for boosting engagement, respect, and classroom management. You will learn strategies for skill-building sessions, effective management, and fostering creativity as we discuss adaptable techniques, routines, and resources to support individualized learning and enhance students' artistic growth and expression.
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Brooke Brei

Choice Art Ed Co-President Elect, Ponder High School
I'm an artist, maker, and choice-focused art educator.
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Mandy DeWitt

Co-President of Choice Art Educators, past President of South Dakota Art Educators, 7-12 and Photography Teacher in a Rural school for 25 years.
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

2:00pm EDT

Aesthetic Education Coexistence - Special Action on Activating Local Cultural Genes of "Mountains, Seas, and Rivers"
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
By using "mountains, seas, and rivers" as clues and context, learn to explore local cultural resources containing various ecological sources, and how this can help create aesthetic education achievements by deeply exploring regional characteristics, cultural connotations, and the beauty of mountains to unleash artistic expression.
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Yadi Liu

Assistant Professor, China Academy of Art
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

2:00pm EDT

Community Arts Caucus Award Ceremony, Roundtable, and Community-Led Conversations
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This award ceremony will celebrate our Annual Travel Award winner and our new award to a practitioner or group working in the region of the current National Convention. This award ceremony will also include space for an open forum of short shareable stories from the field. We hope for a space to celebrate and share about the subtleties of our practices that emerge from and through paying attention to what is close to us that form out of the specific interactions and traces that form and inform us.
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

2:00pm EDT

8-bit Pixel Art Animation
Learn to create simple 8-bit animations using the web-based application, Piskel. Learn the basics of animation, creating frames, onion skinning, layers, and how to display digital work in an art show. All attendees will receive lesson plans and presentations for immediate use in the classroom.
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Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

2:00pm EDT

Creating Digital Art: Google Slides as Your Artistic Canvas
Discover how to use shape tools in Google Slides for creating art by combining and layering various shapes. You will learn how to adjust colors, sizes, and transparency to create unique compositions. The flexibility of resizing and rotating shapes in Google slides also allows for dynamic designs that turn simple geometric forms into expressive visuals and imaginative artwork.
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Michelle Howard

K-5 ART, House Springs Elementary
I have taught kindergarten through fifth grade art at House Springs Elementary for 26 years. I am the Elementary Division Representative for the Missouri Art Education Association.

2:00pm EDT

Making Artistic Growth Visible
Learn how to organize and give tangible form to the artistic growth data you observe in your classroom. We will use simple Google apps to create ongoing communication and documentation of student progress and identifying opportunities for artistic growth. The presenter will also share examples of providing transparency to parents while building and improving an art history curriculum.
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Cassie Garrity

CAN Teacher Leader, Central DeWitt High School

2:00pm EDT

Open Processing: Artistic Coding for the Interdisciplinary Mind
This STEAM-powered hands-on session will guide you through an exciting digital application that bridges the worlds of math and art through discovery and open exploration. You will walk away with all the tools you need to implement artistic coding with your students!

2:00pm EDT

Pushing Design With Custom Font Creation
Discover how to guide students in designing custom digital fonts using free online tools. This hands-on workshop equips high school media arts educators with strategies to integrate typography projects that foster personal expression and digital literacy. Perfect for adding unique, tactile elements to animations, graphic design, and multimedia projects.
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Kelly Day

student, artist, art educator, Concordia University / English Montreal School Board
Hello, I am originally from the states but moved to Montreal in 2001 to finish my degree (after a 25 year break!) and change careers from designer to art educator. I graduate this June and hope to start an MFA program next fall. I am interested in Punk Pedagogies and trauma-informed... Read More →

2:00pm EDT

Reflect With Adobe Express
This session empowers participants to capture ideas and tell their stories through multimedia design. Explore the intuitive tools in Adobe Express which enable creators of all levels to craft meaningful reflections with ease. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with techniques to transform reflections into polished, impactful content for any purpose.
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Selena Ward

Media Arts Supervisor, Prince George's County Public Schools
Things I am passionate about: 1. Helping students be creative and amplify their voices. .2. Working/Discussing/Sharing with other passionate educators 3. Media Arts, Arts Integration, Data for improvement

2:00pm EDT

Teaching Impactful Label Design With Adobe Photoshop
This session equips university art educators with Adobe Photoshop skills to teach students how to create impactful, consumer-focused labels. Participants will explore typography, color psychology, layout, and imagery to gain skills for guiding students in designing visually appealing labels that communicate effectively and align with brand identity.

2:00pm EDT

CANCELLED No Rubrics: Anti-Ableist Art Assessment CANCELLED
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
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Drawing on experience as a student, teacher, and teacher educator, as well as on the work of many artists and disabled activists, the presenter of this session argues for the need to reconsider approaches to art assessment to recognize and foster the assets of disabled students.

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Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

2:00pm EDT

Ecology and Environment Interest Group Business Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
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.
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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 →
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Joy Bertling

Associate Professor of Art Education, University of Tennessee
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

2:00pm EDT

Uncommon Pedagogy: Nurturing Wonder and Building Community With Young Learners in Urban Environments
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Discover how interdisciplinary outdoor learning through art can nurture children's knowledge of environments, sustainability, and community care. This course revision incorporates art and environmental education into elementary classrooms to promote civic engagement and nurture wonder in young children living in urban environments.
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Lillian Lewis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Yiwen Wei

Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

2:00pm EDT

Playful Art Room: Supporting Play Through Art Activities and Projects
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Create a fun art room atmosphere and encourage creativity through play! This session focuses on play-based art activities and projects that will support young artists' social, emotional, and artistic development! We will discuss the importance of play and create a project to inspire your students to explore, imagine, and create!
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Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

2:00pm EDT

smART Accessibility Supports for Exceptional Students
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore high-impact materials and tools, learn to create versatile supports, and discover assistive technologies and Universal Design principles that promote independence and accessibility. Investigate simple strategies that support diverse learners effectively, including those with physical accessibility, complex communication, and sensory needs. Engagement challenges, supports for English learners, and inclusivity considerations will be discussed.
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Sara Lucas-Dreiss

Adaptive Fine Arts Specialist
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

2:00pm EDT

Arm in Arm: Supervision and Administration and Higher Education United in Addressing Real-World Challenges for Art Programs
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Join the Supervision/Administration and Higher Education Divisions as we discuss issues impacting our field and solutions that can be achieved more quickly and meaningfully if we tackle them together. Attendees will gain tangible ideas they can take back to their communities to help address real concerns. Panelists will include Andrew Watson, Jennifer Fisher, Mousumi De and Antonia Germanos.
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Jennifer Fisher

Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Mousumi De

Associate Professor, University of Redlands
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

2:00pm EDT

Channeling Reflexive and Inclusive Student-Centered Approaches in Postsecondary Visual Arts Classrooms
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This interactive workshop introduces participating higher education arts educators to a new framework cocreated with students to incorporate more inclusive educational practices in their classrooms. Participants will engage in reflexive activities that elevate student voice through student-centered pedagogy in the organization and revision of their teaching materials and practices.
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

2:00pm EDT

Beyond the Margins: Inclusion of Self-Taught and Outsider Artists in Art Education Histories
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This presentation addresses and questions the limited inclusion and trajectory of self-taught and outsider artists and artworks as content within art education's 20th- and 21st-century histories. We highlight notable scholars advocating for inclusion overtime. Also, a documentative literature review recognizes rare, existent examples and calls for greater inclusion of this marginalized yet significant content.
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Kathleen Keys

Kathleen Keys has taught in and coordinated the BFA Art Education program at Boise State University since 2005. Keys’ published research has appeared in the Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education, Visual Arts Research, Journal of Social Theory in Art Education, Studies in... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

2:00pm EDT

Creating Balance as a Teacher and Administrative Leader in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Join graduates of the NAEA School for Art Leaders, doctoral candidates, and working professionals as we share insights on balancing leadership programs, teaching, and personal priorities, referencing our own stories to provide valuable strategies for navigating diverse professional paths.
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Lydia Atubeh

NBCT, EdD Candidate, Visual Arts Program Director, DeKalb Early College Academy
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Angie Kucharski

Elementary K-6 Intervention teacher, School City of Mishawaka, Indiana
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Benjamin E. Hoffman

High School Visual Arts Teacher, Kutztown Area High School
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Leigh Drake

Middle School Visual Arts Educator (Gifted and Talented), Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

2:00pm EDT

Trans Histories of Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This historiography examines trans studies (scholarship resisting gender and sexuality as stable categories) in art education. It draws on trans scholarship, art education research, and arts-based research. Trans studies offers radical potential for educators to destabilize oppressive constructs that enforce normativity and opens avenues for fluid, plastic, and relational ways of being.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

2:00pm EDT

Everyday-Cornerstones: Connectivity and Meaning-Making Experiences Through Photography
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Everyday-Cornerstones was inspired by a grassroots initiative that uses photography to combat stereotypical perspectives that alter our understanding of people and the world. The protocol exposes students to photojournalist techniques to make meaning and share narratives and counternarratives of their lived histories through social media and art exhibitions.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

2:00pm EDT

Book Bans in Critical Times: Art Projects on Censorship in Middle School and Higher Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Co-presented by a middle school art teacher, school librarian, and researcher in higher education, this session will introduce book bans, banned graphic novels, censorship in art education, and art projects that revolve around the theme of book bans and censorship.
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

2:00pm EDT

Sensory-Friendly, Community-Driven: A Consortium Model for Inclusive Programming
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Are you creating sensory-friendly programming? Join our practical session! We'll share steps and benefits learned while we formed a consortium for neurodiverse events. It's a model that can be adapted to reflect diverse cultural centers. Leave empowered to seek institutions in your city that share your mission for inclusive, accessible spaces.
Presenters
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Anna Smith

Curator of Education, Nasher Sculpture Center
Anna Smith has nearly twenty years of experience in museum education and has been Curator of Education at Nasher Sculpture Center since 2011. She directs a team that strives to remove barriers to museum experiences for learners with a range of backgrounds and identities. Leading with... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

2:00pm EDT

NAHS and NJAHS Sponsor Meetup and Sharing Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Join us for a dynamic meeting for National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) sponsors. Connect with fellow sponsors, share best practices, and exchange innovative ideas. Whether you're experienced or new, gain valuable insights to enhance your chapter's success and student engagement. This open forum encourages interactive discussion and idea sharing. Bring your questions, success stories, and resources.
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Paula Liz

Youth and Preservice Program Manager, NAEA
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

2:00pm EDT

University Art Ed Club Programming Brings Vibrancy, Diversity, and Community to the Art Education Program
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
A vibrant art education club can be key to students' success transitioning to a university program and to the health and sustainability of visual arts education programs, particularly in post-COVID environments. Involving students across campus and majors insures a diverse, inclusive club that enhances community connections and arts advocacy.
Presenters
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Maya Sabatini

University of Kansas
Maya Sabatini is a visual artist based in Lawrence, Kansas attending the University of Kansas for Visual Arts Education. She works in various media including textiles, photography, and printmaking. Upon graduation, she will become an art educator and hopes to teach middle or high... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

2:00pm EDT

Cultivating Identity Awareness Through Critical Reflection: Research and Strategies
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Like our students approach their learning, as educators we all approach our teaching with specific cultural and social identities. This session looks at four research studies that identify approaches to critical self-reflection. These will strengthen our capacity to teach across difference, encourage democratic teaching, and imagine creative ways of building community.
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Caitlin Black

Assistant Professor in Residence, Rhode Island School of Design
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Andrea Allen

Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

2:00pm EDT

Community Engagement Research
This poster presentation will highlight the presenter's current mixed-methods community engagement research centered on the ways art education can foster community among the university, undergraduate students, and communities.
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2:00pm EDT

Hamkids: A Hybrid Interactive Art Museum Learning Experience for Children
Learn more about the research project that developed Hamkids, a hybrid, interactive scavenger hunt game at Harvard Art Museums that engages young children in art exploration while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and social–emotional learning through play.
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Feifei Shen

PhD Student, Northeastern University
I'm currently a PhD candidate at Northeastern University, focusing on art education, interactive media and technology, immigrant communities, and social justice. I'm also interested in art healing and I'm the co-founder of FeelArts Studio, where providing various community art healing... Read More →

2:00pm EDT

Intervention Strategies in Art Education: Enhancing Awareness of Climate Change Through Poster Making
Discover how poster making in art education can raise awareness of climate change and social responsibility. This session offers multi-perspective curriculum strategies for art educators to enhance community engagement, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning.
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2:00pm EDT

New York City Art Teachers Perspectives on AI-Inclusive Art Curricula
How do art teachers view AI-inclusive K–12 curricula? This presentation examines sociotechnical and artistic insights from nine NYC high school teachers, and provides strategies for AI integration in classrooms.
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2:00pm EDT

Promoting Student Well-being in University Studio Art Classroom
Identify the key challenges faced by studio art students and understand their impact on student well-being. Recognize the importance of faculty support and develop evidence-based strategies to promote student well-being.
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2:00pm EDT

Snared: Getting Caught Up in the Art of Education
Learn the outcome of research conducted by the presenter of this session as he aligned assessment data collected from a longitudinal study of museum-based drawing workshops with site-specific artwork he created while in residence at the Montello Foundation.
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2:00pm EDT

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: An Art and History Collaboration
What happens when elementary arts and history departments collaborate? By aligning specific art history and techniques, we add another layer of exposure to increase students' skills, engagement, and mastery.
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2:00pm EDT

Reframing That George Catlin Landscape: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Perpetuating Indigenous Stereotypes in the Classroom
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Through a blend of historical context, interactive discussions, and avenues for classroom resources, participants will uncover the historical roots and evolution of common stereotypes found in American Indian–Alaska Native Culture, art, and corresponding classroom activities. Engage with authentic artistic expressions that challenge and transcend outdated narratives. Learn strategies for fostering a more nuanced, respectful, and accurate appreciation of Western Hemisphere Indigenous Culture and art spanning from Chile to the Arctic.
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Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission

T​he Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission recognizes and promotes Native American contributions to and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Their vision is that all Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate, and understand the significant contributions Native Americans... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

2:00pm EDT

Exploring Self-Care Among Arts Teachers in an Age of Burnout and Anxiety
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Teacher burnout is a cultural crisis. Self-care initiatives (touted as a solution) can be perceived by teachers as superficial... or worse, as more work. We surveyed and spoke with K-12 art educators to better define "self-care" and to critically examine better strategies to systematically support their well-being.
Presenters
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Audrey Hilligoss

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Bowling Green State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

2:00pm EDT

Unified by Art: Diverse Roles in Promoting Art Education Across Settings
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Discover innovative art education practices integrating STEAM, cross-curricular programs, and community engagement strategies by exploring effective curriculum development and sustainable program management. You will gain practical insights into fostering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in education. Ideal for educators seeking impactful teaching approaches aligned with contemporary educational trends.
Presenters
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Tiffany Lin

Program Manager, Exploring the Arts
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Natalie Jones

VP of Creative Education, Brookgreen Gardens
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

2:00pm EDT

Visual Arts Research Author Roundtable: Radical Publications in Art and Design Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
This lecture distinguishes authors and mentors who have made outstanding contributions to the VAR special issue "Radical Publications in Art + Design Education." This session includes author presentations and dialogue with authors, editors, and mentors about the forthcoming special issue (summer 2025).
Presenters
MR

Mindi Rhoades

The Ohio State University
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Courtnie N. Wolfgang

Associate Professor, Rhode Island School of Design
https://www.risd.edu/academics/teaching-learning-art-design/faculty/courtnie-wolfgang Courtnie Wolfgang’s research and practice focus on the intersections of poststructural, feminist and queer theories with critical and radical pedagogies in and through art and design. Since the... Read More →
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Sarah Travis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

3:00pm EDT

The Future of Art Education and Career Discussion Hosted by Wacom and Adobe
Come for a lively discussion about how technology is transforming art education and career preparation in your classroom. Do you have any concerns or challenges? Are there any new curriculum demands you have to meet? We’ll have breakouts and group discussions facilitated by the Wacom and Adobe team members who are seeking opportunities to better support you in your everyday teaching.

3:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! 
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

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
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
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Katie Brickner

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

3:00pm EDT

USSEA Engagement & Membership Event
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This meeting is for USSEA members and prospective members to discuss interests, propose initiatives, and identify and explore beneficial opportunities such as the Child Art Exchange; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility resources; scholarship; mentorship; and general membership issues or questions.
Presenters
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Dr. Jenny Evans

Asst Professor Art Education, Valdosta State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

3:00pm EDT

Art Media Technology PechaKucha 2025
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This PechaKucha-style presentation is a fast-paced sharing of technology ideas from 10 to 12 practicing presenters. Learn about new tools and techniques! Each presenter has 5 minutes to share.
Presenters
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Kerry Parrish

Art Educator and Instructional Technology Coach, D155
Kerry Parrish has been teaching Visual Arts for 25 years and has been an Instructional Technology Coach for 6 years. She has presented at ISTE, ISTE Creative Constructor Lab, CUElive, IDEA/TCEA, ITC, LTCIlliois, NAEA, and IAEA. As an art teacher, she frequently looks art edtech through... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

3:00pm EDT

Artist Series: Jenny Pfanenstiel
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Jenny Pfanenstiel is a world-renowned milliner awarded for her skill of creating and sculpting hats by hand using rare, high-quality materials from across the globe. Taking from traditional millinery techniques, Pfanenstiel is known for her unique process of sculpting hats on a braid machine from the 1800s. As the official milliner of the Kentucky Derby Museum, Pfanenstiel has crafted hats for some of the world's most well-known dignitaries and celebrities including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, and Neil Diamond. When she is not making hats in her Louisville Hat Shop, you can find her teaching hat-making workshops all over the world. 
  
"A hat can not only change your day, but it can also change your life!" - Jenny Pfanenstiel 


Engage in a Preconvention Workshop with this artist: Kentucky Derby Hat Design With Jenny Pfanenstiel, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Ticket required to attend.  Find out more here. 
Presenters
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Jenny Pfanenstiel

Jenny Pfanenstiel is a world-renowned milliner awarded for her skill of creating and sculpting hats by hand using rare, high-quality materials from across the globe. Taking from traditional millinery techniques, Pfanenstiel is known for her unique process of sculpting hats on a braid machine from... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

3:00pm EDT

Canadian Society for Education Through Art (CSEA) Business Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This business meeting will serve as an opportunity for current members of the Canadian Society for Education Through Art (CSEA), an NAEA Allied Group, as well as interested guests, to gather to discuss CSEA organization initiatives currently underway and to develop plans for the coming year. This meeting is open to anyone interested in attending. All are welcome!
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Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

3:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders Class of 2024: Embracing the Opportunity and Leading the Way
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This presentation focuses on the power of recognizing and seizing opportunities in art education. Attendees will gain insights into how the School for Art Leaders program provides a platform to find and/or grow your leadership style through programming, experiments, guidance, and support. By embracing opportunities with confidence and purpose, leaders can inspire progress and lead in a variety of roles in their field.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

3:00pm EDT

All Division Awards Ceremony
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Join us for the All Division Awards session, where we will honor this year’s award winners from all NAEA Regions and Divisions. A special presentation will highlight the remarkable achievements of each recipient. To kick off the ceremony, we are excited to welcome Jamaal Durr, known professionally as JQ, a multifaceted visual artist based in Louisville. JQ, whose work spans from detailed portraits to pop-culture illustrations, will open the awards with an inspiring address. His art, rooted in expressions of the human figure, challenges audiences to think critically and embrace their creative gifts. Through his journey, he encourages the next generation of artists to follow their dreams and make their mark on the world. 
Presenters
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
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Linda W. Kieling, M.Ed.

Art Educator/NAEA Secondary Director, Adrienne C Nelson High School
I live outside of Portland, OR and I am in my 35th year of teaching. We have 5 kids, 4 grandchildren and a Shiba Inu named Miku. I am passionate about family, friends, art and travel.
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

3:00pm EDT

Reimagine and Restore Arts Positive Effects on Health and Well-Being From Toxic and Traumatic Stress
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Learn how creative arts practices can help mitigate toxic and traumatic stress in the learning environment. Reimagine meaningful connections for our students and ourselves through the arts, and gain restorative practices and resources that the arts provide for boosting students' hope, sense of well-being, and self- confidence.
Presenters
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Beverley Johns

Presenter, ABC
Bev Johns worked in the public schools with students with significant behavioral challenges for more than 30 years. She also served as a professional fellow at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. She is the author or co-author of 23 books in the field of special education... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

3:00pm EDT

Inclusive Pedagogy in the "Third Space": Decolonization and Transformation in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Explore decolonization and transformation in art education through the representation of body and identity in visual culture with non-Western-style strategies that create a "third space." Participants will acquire practical tools for implementing inclusive pedagogy practices in art education classrooms.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

3:00pm EDT

CAN Open Space
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Are you in a CAN PLC this school year? Join us for open conversations! You pick the topic: action research, curriculum development, your new favorite art material to use, etc. Feel free to switch to different small groups as you choose. Ask questions, offer feedback, and get to know the CAN NAEA team better through energizer activities. We can't wait to see you in person! Open to only current CAN Teacher Leaders and PLC Participants.
Presenters
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Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

3:00pm EDT

Stories of Care: Navigating Disability and Differences Through Creative Practices
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Each from diverse cultural backgrounds, hear three female BIPOC art educators share their personal experiences on caring pedagogies to generate conversation on caring for marginalized and (dis)abled bodies. As artmakers, researchers, and educators, the speakers will examine, deconstruct, and reflect on their experiences in classroom and community settings and through artmaking.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

3:00pm EDT

Distinguished Fellows Business Meeting
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Annual business meeting of the Distinguished Fellows.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

3:00pm EDT

Early Childhood Art Educator Student Panel
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Learn from university students engaged in issues and ideas involving early childhood art education as they share their work in a deep-dive research circle. Attendees will be invigorated by voices and ideas that are new to the field as the panelists share their work with art education's youngest members.
Presenters
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

3:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Decolonizing Art Educational Research and Practice to Build Non-Indigenous Allyship CANCELLED
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
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This presentation invites art researchers and educators to a discussion on critical Indigenous theories and settler colonial critiques to reconsider and advance art educational research and practice providing an understanding of self-reflexivity and refusal to settler colonial logics as non-Indigenous allies for social equity.

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Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

3:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Multiracial
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This space will be specifically for those who personally identify as mixed race, multiracial, biracial, transracial adoptees, and/or third culture kids of the Global Majority. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). Participants will network and build relationships with each other and plan future engagements.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

3:00pm EDT

Research Commission: BIPOC Perspectives: The Intersections of Creative Practice and Curriculum
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This session, sponsored by the Research Commission, centers community building as a curatorial practice crossing into active and collaborative critical, contemplative, and reflective work to rewrite our challenged and empowered stories.
Presenters
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Glynnis Reed-Conway

Ph.D. Candidate, Penn State University
Glynnis Reed-Conway (she/her, they/them) is an accomplished professional visual artist, poet, art educator, and emerging scholar. She is currently a dual title doctoral degree candidate in Art Education and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Pennsylvania State University... Read More →
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Gino Molfino

Coordinator, Fine Arts, Howard County Public School System
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Indira Bailey

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Claflin University
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

3:00pm EDT

Critical Pedagogies in Online Spaces
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
There is no single approach to online teaching. Three online educators discuss research informing course design, including disability justice, critical access, and digital equity; asset-based community development and transformational community; and gamification, and offer practical strategies for other educators to reconsider the relationship between pedagogy, research, and e-learning.
Presenters
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Jennifer Eisenhauer Richardson

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
Dr. Eisenhauer Richardson is an Associate Professor in the Arts Administration, Education and Policy Department and an affiliated faculty member in the Disability Studies program at The Ohio State University. She received a dual-Ph.D. in Art Education and Women’s Studies from The... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

3:00pm EDT

Learning Together: The Reggio Emilia, Italy Municipal Schools as a Site for Art Education Research
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
How can the Reggio Emilia approach influence U.S. preservice art education? A community of practice shares action research projects, including a professor-and-student study week at the Reggio Emilia, Italy, municipal preschools. Expressive rights, collaborative inquiry, and art materials as language provide valuable insights for all art education contexts.
Presenters
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Gigi Schroeder Yu

Assistant Professor, Art Education, Art Department, University of New Mexico
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Kristin Vanderlip Taylor

Associate Professor of Art Education, California State University, Northridge
Ask me about the CSU Art Ed ColLab, a mentoring community of practice for beginning visual art teachers in California
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

3:00pm EDT

Teaching and Learning on the Edge: Art Education in Rural and Remote Settings
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
What are the problems and challenges of being geographically remote from culturally rich centers when it comes to art education? This session will highlight various topics related to art teaching and learning in rural and remote areas of the Mountain West. All experience levels are welcome to join us for meaningful discussions!
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

3:00pm EDT

Wonder-Full Art Education: Amplifying Awe Through Community-Based and Collaborative Artmaking
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Wonder-full education surfaces less widely studied emotions, such as awe and wonder, as pathways to learning and well-being. We examine the implications for art education and ask: How does collective artmaking activate transformative and connective inquiry through awe? How can community-based art education infuse our lives and teaching with wonder?
Presenters
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Carolina Blatt

Program Coordinator & 3/4 Faculty, Rowan University
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

3:00pm EDT

Big Gay Church XV: The Final Act
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
We invite you to join us in this celebration of life for Big Gay Church. This year's gathering is a formal and final Big Gay Goodbye, celebrating BGC's history and impact with flashbacks and testimonials, while calling on the congregation to advance and reenliven this essential work in new ways.
Presenters
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Erin J. Hoppe

PhD Student & Barnett Fellow, The Ohio State University
I'm writing my dissertation on the embodied experience of arts administration, its affects, and the spaces between bodies, policies, and practices. I am using an a/r/tographic methodology for co-meaning making - what does your arts admin work smell like? What object embodies your... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

3:00pm EDT

Empowering the People: The Role of Museums in Shaping a Democratic Public Sphere
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
What classifies "democratic practices" within 21st-century museums? This session presents theories, case studies, and mapping strategies to gain an understanding of how to shape ethical, egalitarian programming that welcomes open conversations and active community histories into museum settings, as well as examine how power is distributed within cultural community ecosystems.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

3:00pm EDT

Curiosity Lab
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Join your Elementary and Middle Level Research Commissioners as we spin the wheel of possibilities! This interactive, game-show-inspired session strives to help practitioners reframe creative practice to discover the underlying thread of research that drives it. Expect fun, relevant, and lively discussions about intertwining research and creative work!
Presenters
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Jennifer Bockerman

PhD Student, Grad Assistant, Virginia Commonwealth University
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

3:00pm EDT

Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Media Arts in U.S. K-12 Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Discover the latest trends in digital technology and AI integration in K-12 art education through a detailed analysis of nationwide survey data and interviews with art teachers across the United States.
Presenters
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Christine Liao

Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Bob Sweeny

Professor of Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

3:00pm EDT

Not Burned Out, Just Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Challenging Simplified Teacher Retention Narratives
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This session invites dialogue moving beyond identified teacher retention and recruitment issues to challenge oversimplified narratives that tax equity, work conditions, mental health, and value for art. We will explore joy and mental wellness as resistance, building networks to navigate unsupportive institutions, and find partners and resources through community collaborations.
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Cappie Dobyns

Art & TAG Teacher, Ames Community School District
Greetings! I am a dedicated educator with a passion for talent development in visual arts. A proud graduate of Drake University, I have been shaping young minds for 34 years across Texas and Iowa. My recent opportunities to serve include leading the Arts Network of the National Association... Read More →
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Caitlin Black

Assistant Professor in Residence, Rhode Island School of Design
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

3:00pm EDT

Reengaging the Disengaged Art Classroom Learner
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Lack of student engagement is a challenge for most educators. Among the many reasons for lack of motivation includes how students are taught. This session addresses the causes and obstacles impacting students in the art classroom and effective strategies that can help them reengage with learning.
Presenters
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Tracey Hunter-Doniger

The College of Charleston
BS

Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design
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Jennifer Bise Fox

Adjunct/Clinical Supervisor/K-12 (retired)
33-year teaching veteran who just retired!I am on the NAEA PLR committee.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

3:00pm EDT

Reimagining Curriculum Design by Leveraging Standards and Metaphor: Action Research in Motion
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
What does action research look like when an entire district redesigns their curriculum? A metaphorical hamburger. Truly, the metaphor of a hamburger is applicable for anyone trying to wrap their head around how to lean into standards-referenced outcomes, Universal Design, and student-centered outcomes. We have something for everyone, even vegans.
Presenters
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Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP
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Leah Maltbie

Assistant Director of Visual Arts, Anchorage School District
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

3:00pm EDT

Want to Write a Book? Learn Expert Guidance to Get Your Book Published
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Gain expert advice on how to become a published book author and editor. This presentation clarifies all aspects of publishing, including how to get started, how to develop a successful book proposal, and how to write efficiently, all while staying motivated. Gain insights on the ins and outs of the editorial and review processes, book royalties, and marketing.
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Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →
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Jamie Klinger-Krebs

Director of Publications, National Art Education Association
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Julia Dolinger

Commissioning Editor, Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group
I am excited to be attending my first NAEA Convention! I would love to chat with potential authors and hear your book ideas. Feel free to email me at julia.dolinger@taylorandfrancis.com to set up an in-person meeting at the Convention or virtually.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

3:00pm EDT

Art as Social Practice: Research Into Programs and Curricular Practices
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This research presentation explores art as social practice in higher education, artist residencies, and arts institutions to examine effective programming and curricular strategies, emphasizing art education's important role in developing and applying socially engaged curricula and pedagogy in social practice art.
Presenters
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Eunkyung Hwang

Assistant Professor of Art Education, State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

3:00pm EDT

Graduate Research Session Marilyn Zurmuehlen Working Papers Session at NAEA
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This annual session features the latest scholarly and creative research by doctoral students in of art education who are currently pursuing doctoral degrees at academic institutions in the United States and Canada.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

3:00pm EDT

Getting Started with Tape Art: Practical Approaches for Preservice Art Teachers [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Create alongside the world-renowned Tape Art® Crew while learning how to implement collaborative Tape Art® experiences within your school and community. This session will provide opportunities to practice research-backed strategies for engaging groups in collaborative making, creating large-scale public works of art, and finding ways to create purposeful art in your communities. Complimentary mocktails and appetizers will be provided during the session.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

3:00pm EDT

Intro to Creative Coding: Be Your Own Video DJ [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
In this workshop, absolute beginners will be introduced to coding for artists through the programming language p5.js. Participants will use code to create interactive, dynamic artwork in a safe, supportive environment facilitated by a passionate creative code educator and video DJ. No experience necessary!
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Gretchen Larsen

I’m an artist, arts educator and researcher based in Nebraska. I explore the potential of digital technologies to enhance purposeful living via sculpture and creative code.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

3:00pm EDT

Dye-namic Batiks: Revitalizing Craft in Art Education [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover the vibrant world of modern batik! This workshop honors traditional Indonesian techniques and artists, addresses factors leading to the neglect of fiber arts in education, and empowers you to integrate fibers into your curriculum. Leave with your own batik, new skills, and lesson ideas!
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Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

3:00pm EDT

The Mindful Studio: Exploring Creativity and Mindfulness in the Art Classroom [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
The mindful studio blends mindfulness and art to cultivate present moment awareness of the breath, the body, thoughts, emotions, and creative impulse. In this session we will discuss the value of silence, reflection, focus, and awareness through expressive arts practices that support mindfulness and creative expression.
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Kristi Oliver

Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications
Kristi Oliver is currently the Professional Development Manager for Davis Publications, a company committed to helping art educators since 1901. She earned a PhD in Educational Studies from Lesley University where her research explored the perspectives of high school photography teachers... Read More →
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Jane Dalton

Professor of Art Education, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Jane Dalton is a Professor of Art Education at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She earned her Ph.D. in Expressive Arts in Education, and an M.F.A in Textile Design and Weaving. Jane is also a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE). Creativity is at the... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

3:00pm EDT

Natural Disasters, Material Vulnerability, and the Creative Process [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
In 2023, the presenter's home was destroyed by a tornado. Climate change is increasing the rate of natural disasters on the global level. All humans are vulnerable to such catastrophes. Attendees will discuss, experiment, and create mixed-media artworks that explore and grapple with this difficult topic.
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Emily Jean Hood

Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

3:00pm EDT

Marvin Finn: Bird Sculptures [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
K-12 teachers will learn how to create an abstract bird sculpture in the style of Marvin Finn, Louisville's beloved urban folk artist, using mixed media and recyclable materials. His large-scale public art installation is a tourist attraction and focal point of Louisville Waterfront Park.
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Laura Corkum

I started art teaching in 1976.  I graduated from University of California Irvine and did my masters at Indiana University. Spent a summer in Paris at art school! I will always have Paris! I love collage and assemblage. My favorite artists are Matisse, Louise nevelson, Miriam Shapiro... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

3:00pm EDT

Protest Postcards! [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Make your voice heard by creating advocacy works of art! In this session, participants will create 10 works of art on prestamped, blank postcards. A rich assortment of collage materials will be provided, as well as resources for sending these cards to your representatives at state and national levels.
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Laurie Gatlin

Professor, California State University Long Beach
Maker Painter Semi-retired Still curious
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

3:00pm EDT

Start With Art: STEAM Learning With Paper Circuits[TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Learn to build electronic circuits on paper with easy-to-use LED stickers, conductive tape, and craft materials. Explore circuit design intuitively, creating interactive sensors and switches for artistic projects. Discover free educator resources, curriculum, and digital design tools. Experience a variety of learning activities and customize the curriculum for your students.
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Barbara Liedahl

Director, BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC
Barbara Liedahl of BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC specializes in Educational Consulting, Professional Development, and Makerspace Support. She is a Professional Development Provider for Infosys Foundation USA’s Online Pathfinders Summer Institute, where she facilitates her “Space Suits... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

3:00pm EDT

Brush Up on Brush-Lettering Techniques [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
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..
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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 →
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

3:00pm EDT

Building Classroom Community Through Collaborative SEL-Infused Artmaking [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Social-emotional learning is not just about empathy! It is a group of actions to help everyone feel like they belong. Come to this workshop as we demonstrate some community-building techniques through several projects and actions you can use right away in your classroom.
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Rachael Harrison

Visual Arts Director, El Sol Academy
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Matthew Grundler

Middle School 6-8 grade Art, Plano Independent School District
I am on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artguy76.bsky.social
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Amber Arnold

Fine Arts Instructional Coach, Gwinnett County Public Schools
I'm a former Visual Arts educator & now "hybrid educator" working with K-12 Fine Arts educators as a Fine Arts Instructional Coach. I'm passionate about life-long learning through collaboration and building community.
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

3:00pm EDT

Eliciting Empathy and Understanding Through Visual Literacy Across the Curriulum [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Explore how Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother can be used to teach visual literacy, fostering empathy and understanding in students. Learn practical, hands-on strategies for integrating this iconic photograph into various subjects, enhancing critical thinking and emotional engagement across the curriculum. Ideal for middle school educators.
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Rachel Losch

Instructional Specialist in the Fine Arts, Fayette County Public Schools
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

3:00pm EDT

"Mounds" of Personal Narratives [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Participants will explore personal narratives while creating their own "mounds" that are inspired by the work of artist Trenton Doyle Hancock. The session will encourage self-reflection techniques and allow the participants to create a piece of two-dimensional art that is a product of this personal journey.
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Andrea Elliott

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Converse University
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

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

3:00pm EDT

Wrecking and Rebuilding: A Weekly Approach to Encouraging and Developing Creative Problem-Solving Skills [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Examine a semester-long project taught in an introductory high school course aimed toward developing creative problem-solving skills through engaging, investigative visual journal prompts. Participants will create a stab-bound book, use supplies to "wreck" their book, and explore materials and prompts to "rebuild" pages into works of art.
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CJ Matz

Art Educator, Catasauqua High School
President-elect - Pennsylvania Art Education Association | Secondary Division Commissioner - NAEA ED&I Commission
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

4:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session [INVITATION ONLY]
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! Please note this occurrence of the strategic vision listening session is by invitation only. 
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

4:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders Class of 2024 - The Art of Being: Cultivating Identity and Well-Being in the Creative Process
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
This presentation explores the profound connection between identity, well-being, and the creative process in art education. Through insights from the School for Art Leaders program, we examine how cultivating self-awareness, fostering creativity, and prioritizing mindfulness can enhance both personal and professional growth. Attendees will discover how intentional practices in the arts can support identity formation, strengthen resilience, and inspire impactful leadership. By embracing the art of being, educators can create inclusive, empowering spaces that nurture creativity and well-being for themselves and their communities.
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Laura Grundler

Director of Learning and Program Development, NAEA
NAEA LEARNING and Programs, Visual and Media Arts Admin, Advocate, Podcaster (K12ArtChat) Pronouns- She/Her
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

4:00pm EDT

SEE the Future: Teaching Sneaker Design in Your Classroom
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Increase student engagement and bring sneaker culture into your classroom with this hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of footwear design. Attendees will receive exclusive digital resources to help them teach sneaker design and instantly connect with their students through a subject they love.
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Aric Armon

Chair of Youth Programming, Pensole Lewis College
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

4:30pm EDT

Digital to Physical
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Learn how to incorporate laser cutters and 3D printers to prototype and produce decorative, functional objects as part of engaging experiments in visual and media arts classrooms. Examples are from elementary and middle levels. Leave with ideas for design challenges, tool management, after-school possibilities, and funding sources.
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Donald J Masse

TK-5 art teacher, zamorano fine arts academy
Don Masse has taught at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy for a real long time. He infuses his elementary art curriculum with the work of living artists because he believes students are more engaged when they have the opportunity to see how artists are applying what they are learning about... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

4:30pm EDT

Embracing Culture and Creativity: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Higher Education and K-12 Art Classrooms
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This presentation offers strategies for applying culturally responsive pedagogy in both higher education and K-12 art education. Through in-depth research on Asian cultures and its practical implementation, it demonstrates how to create inclusive and creative visual arts lesson plans, preventing cultural appropriation and fostering cultural diversity in visual art education.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

4:30pm EDT

Using Art Therapy Approaches and Techniques in College Art Classrooms for Asian International Students
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the experiences of Asian international students' within U.S. institutions and suggests art therapy approaches and techniques for supporting these students in college art classrooms. Attendees are encouraged to think about integrating therapeutic perspectives into their teaching practices to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

4:30pm EDT

Inclusive Education: Chumash Art, Disability, and Bilingualism Reconsidered
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the intersection of societal perceptions of disability and bilingualism with Chumash Tribe art and teaching through archival research and reflections to foster a deeper understanding of disabilities and differences through the lens of critical disability theory.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

4:30pm EDT

A Maker Studio Transformation: Exploring Constraint Versus Choice
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the process and adventure of transforming a well-established traditional independent art studio for youth and adults into a vibrant maker studio. Key elements and benefits of a maker studio model will be shared along with suggestions on how to incorporate the model into classroom, museum, and community art environments.
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Kelcey Kalumbula

Doctoral Student, University of Missouri + Art Teacher and Business Owner, Cloud 9 Workshop
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

4:30pm EDT

Murals as Classroom Pedagogy
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Learn how community-based art, in the form of murals can teach students leadership, art and math skills, language culture, appreciation for community artists, as well as art's role in the developing community.
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

4:30pm EDT

Building an Inclusive Community in the Art Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Inclusive classrooms require more than adaptations and modifications to curriculum design. This presentation discusses how social relationships and environments contribute to inclusive art classrooms. Participants will discover how inclusive communities can be created and sustained in classrooms using existing practices within a community arts center for disabled individuals.
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Alexandra Allen

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Buffalo State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

4:30pm EDT

Exploring Neurodiversity in PreK-12 Art Rooms: Visual Inquiry Into Classroom Spaces and Niche Environments
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This research examines the hidden curriculum of classroom spaces and its impact on neurodiverse learners in preK-12 art rooms. Using qualitative research methods and visual inquiry, the study explores how art teachers visually organize their classrooms and create niche environments.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

4:30pm EDT

Cross-Level Collaboration and the Importance of SEL in the Art Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Join us for an exploration of a collaborative initiative among Andover Public Schools teachers aimed at enhancing cross-level collaboration and SEL through artmaking. Discover how to structure cross-level projects and how using the "mood meter" has inspired artist intention and interpretation. Gain strategies to implement cross-level projects in your classrooms.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

4:30pm EDT

No Kiln, No Problem: Exploration and Use of Various Air-Dry Clays
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Discover tried-and-true, no-kiln clay techniques in this informative session for art teachers. Learn about different air-dry clays and how to sculpt, decorate, and finish projects without a kiln. Gain practical ideas and lessons you can bring back to your classroom.
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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 →
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

4:30pm EDT

Disability Stigma in the Black Community and the Overdiagnosis of Behavioral Disorders
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
In schools focused on test scores over all else, neurodivergent Black children are some of the most marginalized when it comes to resource access because the fear of disability labels in African American communities fuel stereotypes that perceive Black children as an aggressive plague in our schools. Learn how art educators can advocate for our BIPOC students.
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Sylvia Rodriguez

Art Teacher, North High School
She/They, Queer, Mixed Black-Latina Children’s Book Illustrator, TED Talk Speaker, and First-Year Teacher! I love making work about less expressed experiences, especially surrounding disability culture, racial identity, and overcoming hardship!
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

4:30pm EDT

Teaching Literacy With Visual Art
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Do you want to excite, engage, and include all students while building literacy skills? Discover methods for keeping your class inspired with access to visual arts across diverse periods in history and culture using informational texts. Attendees will receive a free copy of Scholastic Art magazine to get started right away!
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Janine Campbell

Since graduating from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, I have been interested in engaging students with new and innovative practices in the classroom. Over the past 21 years, I have used my classroom as a touchstone for what is... Read More →
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Katie Brickner

Editor, Scholastic Art, Scholastic
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

4:30pm EDT

Resilient Research: Navigating Art Teacher Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Through Slow Scholarship
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Are you navigating demanding environments and researching emotionally charged topics? If so, come and examine researcher resilience through slow scholarship. Consider creative approaches and practical insights for emotional well-being in academic settings. Explore transformative and reflective practices to enhance researcher resilience.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

4:30pm EDT

Shared Identity: Unpacking Sense of Community for Adult Learners in Online Graduate Courses
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the unique challenges of nontraditional students in online graduate programs. Learn practical strategies for fostering a sense of community to enhance engagement and retention. Gain insights from research findings and practical approaches for improving online learning environments.
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Theresa Gillespie

Chair of Graduate Student Retention, The Art of Education University
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

4:30pm EDT

The Case for COIL-ing a Graduate Arts Teacher Preparation Program
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Learn more about a COIL project between arts teacher training programs in Santiago, Chile, and Minneapolis, MN, with an aim to enhance understanding of language acquisition in arts education by connecting students across continents. See how the use of technology and AI helped overcome language barriers, while promoting culturally relevant K-12 arts learning.
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

4:30pm EDT

Collaborative Caring: Building a Student Art Council in an Elementary School
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Are you ready to create a student-led art council in your elementary school? Explore the practical steps for initiating and maintaining a group, discuss meaningful projects and collaboration, discover insights from a recent mural project, and learn how to get support from your community.
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

4:30pm EDT

Digital Meets Analog: Building Bridges in Photography Between Smartphones, 35mm Cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and the B&W Darkroom
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This presentation describes classroom experiments; presents research in photography, media arts, and cultural studies; and shares resources for a secondary photography curriculum that weaves analog and digital processes into a semester-long nutshell. Shedding light on technological crossovers and implications, we will spark critical dialogue around photographic pedagogy and instructional practice.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

4:30pm EDT

Making Games With Mundane Tech: The Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace Edition
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This presentation showcases media arts lessons on game making using everyday mundane digital technologies, such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Docs. Come learn how to include game making in your media arts classrooms WITHOUT learning a new application, coding language, or media technology!
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

4:30pm EDT

Preservice Teaching Tips to Thrive! Cultivating Artistic Behaviors and Inclusivity Through Transformative Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Share in the excitement of enriching your teaching with innovative, multicultural approaches through "Teaching Tips to Thrive!," cultivated through transformative art education. Learn how a preservice educator's workshop blended landscape painting, flowing energy, and digital art to challenge traditional perspectives, promote inclusivity, teach artistic behaviors, and inspire teacher and student transformations.
Presenters
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Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

4:30pm EDT

Art Borderlands in Theory, Practice, and Teaching
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Responding to an absence of Latina/o/x and Chicana/o/x artist and teaching resources, we'll show you how artists and educators can use borderlands (in-between geographical, emotional, cultural, and conceptual spaces) in three ways: theory, art practice, and teaching.
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

4:30pm EDT

Assessment Practices in Design Education: A Cross-Cultural Examination of Cultural Influence
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Join a thought-provoking session exploring the impact of cultural influences on assessment practices in design education. Discover practical strategies for culturally sensitive teaching and learn how to foster inclusive learning environments that value diversity and promote student success.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

4:30pm EDT

Using Art History to Strengthen Empathy and Connection
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Have you noticed your students struggle to connect with others? Come learn how to use art history warm-ups to develop students' empathy and understanding of others and give them a global perspective on the art world. Warm-ups and strategies will be shared with participants.
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Alexandra Overby

adjunct instructor and visual art educator, The Art of Education University and Denver East High School
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

4:30pm EDT

Ecology and Environment Interest Group Awards Ceremony
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
The Ecology and Environment Interest Group welcomes all NAEA members to celebrate the 2024 awardees. Two awards will be presented this year, for Outstanding K-12 Practicum and Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation. The K-12 Practicum Award recognizes an exceptional, ecologically engaged art curriculum or curricular unit at the K-12 level. The Thesis/Dissertation Award recognizes an exceptional dissertation, thesis, or capstone project that addresses ecological/environmental art education.
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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 →
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Joy Bertling

Associate Professor of Art Education, University of Tennessee
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

4:30pm EDT

ED&I Commission Topics
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
The NAEA ED&I Commission will bring current topics of interest for discussion and dialogue with NAEA members. This session will be collaborative and discussion based, and also share some of the recent work and initiatives the Commission has brought forward.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

4:30pm EDT

Pathways to Leadership: Finding your Way within NAEA
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
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.
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Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP
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Carrie Barnett

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

4:30pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Latin-x/a/e/o
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:40pm EDT
These sessions are for individuals who identify as being Latin-x/a/e/o. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). The Latin-x/a/e/o Affinity Group seeks to provide space to amplify and celebrate the many voices, the many shades, and the many nuances within Latinidad. Our hope is to uplift our achievements, address the inequities we face, and offer camaraderie and support. This group is only for those that identify within Latinidad.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:40pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

4:30pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: White Ally/Accomplice
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:40pm EDT
This space is for those who identify as white and wish to engage in ED&I work as an ally or accomplice. An ally will mostly engage in activism by standing with an individual or group in a marginalized community. An accomplice will focus more on dismantling the structures that oppress that individual or group, and such work will be directed by the stakeholders in the marginalized group.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:40pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

4:30pm EDT

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education Author Round Table
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:50pm EDT
Join a lively roundtable discussion with the editors and authors of the 2024 issue of the Journal of Social Theory in Art Education.
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Emily Jean Hood

Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Dana Carlisle Kletchka

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
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Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University
Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

5:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders Class of 2024: Leading Through Connections: The Art of Community Building
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
This presentation highlights the opportunities educators have for positively impacting the community. Speakers from the School for Art Leaders Class of 2024 will share insights and best practices for building strong, sustainable relationships between schools, museums, local communities, and more. Attendees will gain practical tools for initiating and nurturing collaborations that are inclusive, and meaningful, and foster deeper student, family, and community engagement in the arts and the community.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

5:00pm EDT

Advocacy Committee Listening Session
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
The NAEA Advocacy Committee is working to develop a national advocacy strategy for NAEA, including tools and training modules, that can evolve over time to meet the needs of visual arts, design, and media arts educators. This session will provide space for members to give feedback on NAEA’s Advocacy Action Plan and opportunities for members to be informed and involved in NAEA’s advocacy work.
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Josh Drews!

NAEA Southeastern Vice-President, Spring Valley High School
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

5:00pm EDT

Adventures in Stop Motion Animation
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Stop motion animation, anyone? Discover approaches to developing skills and ideas while encouraging students to innovate and find creative ways to tell their own stories. We will explore this process together, so you will leave with resources, and be ready to try this with your students!
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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

5:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Making Their Mark: The Importance in 2025 of Incorporating Contemporary Women Artists Into Instruction CANCELLED
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
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An art gallery exhibiting work of contemporary women artists partnered with a large urban-area education department for professional development, follow-up class visits, and student art show. Learn about the exhibition's impact on instruction and students' stance on women artists. Receive information about replicating the partnership, along with rich curriculum resources.

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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

5:00pm EDT

Ensuring All Students Are Seen and Valued: Introductory Lessons Grounded in Equity That Amplify Identity
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Learn more about an introductory unit that cultivates joy while showing students how much they are valued within the school community. A Connected Arts Networks (CAN) PLC facilitator shares her exploration of three projects that launched a year of learning and supporting elementary students in developing the language that surrounds their identity.
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Heather de Koning Foley

Educator, New York City Public Schools
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

5:00pm EDT

In-Between: Exploring the Diasporic Experiences of 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-Generation Immigrant Students of Color
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Gain insight on the experiences of African, Asian, and Latino/a/x immigrants and consider what role the arts can play in supporting immigrant and diaspora students in fostering community and belonging. Explore and discuss ways to support and sustain these students through art education practices.
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Elizabeth Healey-Mainoo

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Utah Valley University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

5:00pm EDT

Integrating Muralism: From Community to Classroom in Medellín, Colombia, and Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Learn how project-based learning through muralism can bring your students together for a cause and an epic art project. The presented research investigates the intersections between Medellín and the Minneapolis mural arts movement to create a collaborative curriculum for community muralism projects for educators.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

5:00pm EDT

From Looking to Language: The Historical Shift to Visual Literacy in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Trace a paradigm shift from visual perception to visual literacy in the history of art education. Through a rhetorical analysis of primary source material, this presentation traces social, political, pedagogical, and policy shifts that reoriented looking to literacy, as well as implications for art education curricula and practice today.
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Cala Coats

Associate Professor, Arizona State University
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Abigail Schmid

Graduate Student/Research Assistant, Arizona State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

5:00pm EDT

Manuel Barkan Award Lecture
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Conceived as a tribute to Manuel Barkan, this award is presented to an individual who, through their published work in either Art Education or Studies in Art Education, has contributed a product of scholarly merit to the field of art education. The 2025 Manuel Barkan Award Lecture will be given by gloria j. wilson. The title of the presentation is “Cartographies of Black Life: Meditations on a Black Sense of Place in and Through the Arts in Education.” This dialogical engagement explores how Black Geospatial Inquiry and Aesthetic Praxis converse across disciplines, engaging Black studies, the arts, geography, environmental humanities, and education. Through discussions of spatial liberation and aesthetic praxis, this conversation examines how Black life navigates the spatial, material, and environmental conditions that shape, constrain, and reimagine possibilities for movement, and self-determination. Drawing from recent work, we consider how Black compositional thought functions within education and the arts as both spatial consciousness and refusal, as well as a generative force for Black ways of knowing, being, and doing. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, insights, and provocations. 
 

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

5:00pm EDT

Writing for Studies in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
An advisory session about Studies in Art Education, facilitated by the editors and editorial board members. This session is for prospective authors interested in submitting manuscripts for review.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

5:00pm EDT

Cocreating Leadership Futures
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This arts-based interactive discussion invites you to consider how you can use arts practices, arts-based inquiry, and cocreation to cultivate leadership. Two case studies inform three big questions around centering the arts in art education leadership, cultivating and sustaining inclusive and equitable leadership in the field, and envisioning leadership futures.
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Robin Gordon

Barnett Fellow, OSU
I'm a Ph.D. student in the Arts Administration, Education & Policy program at The Ohio State University. This is my first AAAE Conference, and I look forward to learning more about the AAAE community. As a member of AEA & SAG-AFTRA, I'm interested in the future of unions, wages, precarity... Read More →
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Tamryn McDermott

Lecturer, Art Education, Old Dominion University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

5:00pm EDT

Create a Spectacular Journal With Gelli Printmaking!
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Join a Gelli Arts-sponsored workshop where you can learn about Gelli printing plates and printing techniques. Showcase your own printed designs to cover or fill your own journal in this workshop. Explore this versatile printing plate that can be utilized in your art classrooms or in your own professional artwork.
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Susan Hawkins

Instructor of Art Education, Morehead State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

5:00pm EDT

Refugee Stories in Pictures: Growing Student Empathy for a Social Justice Issue Through Portrait Photography
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This presentation will show you how to implement a customizable photographic project for students to tell refugee stories and develop empathy toward this social justice issue. We share techniques for image analysis, sensitive interview tips, unique photography methods, and options for a community-building exhibit and collaborating with schools overseas.
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Gili Sherman

Art Teacher, Bernard Zell Day School
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

5:00pm EDT

Policy, Theory, and Practice: Global Currents in Art Museum Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This session offers an introduction to contemporary policy, theory, and practice of global art museum education by noting policy trends from the International Council of Museums; elucidating a networked, technology-centered approach to communication and representation; while providing timely examples of issues in international education and public practice in international museum spaces.
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Dana Carlisle Kletchka

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

5:00pm EDT

Art Curriculum Development as Living Artistic Inquiry
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
How is art curriculum development a creative and critical process of living artistic inquiry? In this session, art educators are invited to engage in creative activities and critical discussions about art curriculum development as a form of artistic research that has the power to address personal, social, and cultural dynamics.
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Jody Stokes-Casey

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky
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Sarah Travis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

5:00pm EDT

Post-AI Modalities of Creative Practice
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This presentation examines the sociomaterial implications of generative AI for creative practice and critical media education, exploring the intersection of postdigital conditions, performative materiality, and algorithmic bias. Presenters speculate on the evolving landscape of creative practice in post-AI times, centering on cocreation with humans and machines and critical understanding of AI.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

5:00pm EDT

Searching for Critical Theory in Art Education Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This presentation discusses the process of developing a systematic literature review to gauge the prevalence of critical theory in art education research over the past 5 years. Attendees can use this study for examples of decolonizing and indigenizing pedagogies in theory and practice, gaining skills in critically evaluating scholarly resources.
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Daniela Montufar Soria

Manager of Group Learning, MFA Boston
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

5:00pm EDT

Sketchbooks Reimagined: Procedures Leading to Innovative Ideation
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This workshop focuses on how to use sketchbooks to empower students to explore and develop their own ideas. Step-by-step procedures for sketchbook research will lead to more meaningful artmaking. How can students use sketchbooks more mindfully? Implement a streamlined sketchbook process while empowering students to develop meaningful ideas.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

5:00pm EDT

Surreal Digital Photomontage: Using Technology in the Art Room to Promote Contemporary Studio Practices
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Introduce contemporary studio practices through the integration of technology as tool for students to use in their creative process by using free platforms like Picsart and Canva. Gain access to lesson resources, create a digital photomontage, and leave with a new way to bring tech into the art room.
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Lindsay DeBlasio

Secondary Art Educator
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

5:00pm EDT

Thinking Differently: Breaking Stereotypes About Dyslexia in Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
As we unravel the stereotypes surrounding neurodiversity, culture begins to delve into the cognitive advantages associated with dyslexia. Including heightened spatial awareness, ability to understand complex patterns and innovative problem-solving. Creating pedagogical change, through highlighting the transformative power of thinking differently, while paving the way to a more inclusive future.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

5:00pm EDT

Planning and Instruction of Social-Emotional Learning in Elementary Art Education
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Consider the findings of a recent research study exploring how elementary visual arts educators intentionally plan for and implement an SEL-integrated art curriculum. The descriptive findings will be shared to inform and inspire other elementary visual arts educators to provide SEL engagement in the art room through lessons, resources, and routines.
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Jonathan Juravich

2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

5:00pm EDT

Committee of Multiethnic Concerns Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Join COMC officers in expanding the plan of action for the upcoming year and engage in interactive dialogue and making with COMC members for our business meeting and awards session! This session will be a chance to connect and collaborate with fellow members as well as honor our COMC awardees for their contributions to the field!
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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Filly/Thoroughbred

5:00pm EDT

Inquiry-Based Art Pedagogies for Critical Environmental and Ecological Conservation Awareness: Three Case Studies
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
This presentation describes three case studies where students used art pedagogies integrating experiential learning, critical inquiry, and artmaking on critical environmental issues. Resulting artworks demonstrate students' critical awareness and serve as valuable K-12 resources, offering actionable steps for environmental conservation and integrating environmental education and STEM with art education.
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Mousumi De

Associate Professor, University of Redlands
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

5:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Middle Eastern and North African
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
These sessions are for individuals who identify as being Middle Eastern and North African. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). Middle Eastern refers specifically to individuals of Middle Eastern and North African descent, including but not limited to nations located in South Western Asia and Northern Africa (SWANA), Central Asia, and Asia Minor. This also encompasses individuals of mixed race that hold MENA identities.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

5:00pm EDT

Collaborative Tape Art: A Creative Artmaking Experience [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Create alongside the world-renowned Tape Art® Crew while learning how to implement collaborative Tape Art® experiences within your school and community. This session will provide opportunities to practice research-backed strategies for engaging groups in collaborative making, creating large-scale public works of art, and finding ways to create purposeful art in your communities.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

5:00pm EDT

Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session 1
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
The NAEA Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session brings together researchers and educators who wish to offer their ideas, interests, and topical issues, especially related to research, in lively, open discussions with NAEA Distinguished Fellows who have decades of expertise and experience to share, advise, and mentor.
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Robert Sabol

Associate Head of the Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, Purdue University, Purdue University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

5:30pm EDT

Disability Aesthetics: Challenging Ideas of "Excellence" in Anti-Ableist Arts Learning Spaces
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Drawing on Disability Art and the disability aesthetics framework, this session will invite participants to unpack and reimagine what "excellence" means in art education. We will center disability in reflections on art and teaching, challenge dominant ideals of beauty, and cultivate practices for anti-ableist art teaching.
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Jenna Gabriel

Doctoral Candidate, Virginia Commonwealth University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

5:30pm EDT

Cultural Sensitivity Through Cultural Engagement: K-Dramas as the Site of the New Global Fandom
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Cultural sensitivity, also referred to as cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness, is the knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of other cultures and others' cultural identities. Korean and American presenters explore the K-Drama phenomenon as a global engagement with Korean culture and cultural identities through their own fandom connections and curiosities.
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Somi Lee

Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
I am a Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education. My research focuses on public pedagogy, equity, and social justice. Let’s talk about collaborative art projects, inclusive curation, and innovative approaches to learning in community spaces.
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

5:30pm EDT

Trauma, the Brain, and Mindfulness in the Art Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
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.
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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 →
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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

5:30pm EDT

Play, Process, and Meaning-Making: Learner-Driven Creating
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
How do play and process drive student meaning-making? Join us for hands-on activities and discussions centering creative inquiry strategies and play-based multimodal experiences for all learners. We share various creative strategies for art educational settings using contemporary artists that represent a range of people, places, and cultures.
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Amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Associate Dean College of Visual and Performing Arts, Kutztown University
I serve as the chair and graduate coordinator in the Art Education Department at Kutztown University!I am in my second semester as chair and also serve as the Higher Education Division Director for the National Art Education Association.
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Mary Kate Bergh

Art Teacher, Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy ES2
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

5:30pm EDT

Community Art Organizations in the Art Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Have you ever wondered how peers have been able to bring local artists or art organizations to lead projects in their classrooms? Learn about the ways these artists support school curricula, how to find them, how to fund them, and what to do if you can't find what you are looking for.
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Christee Jordan

Creative Outlets Arts Center
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

5:30pm EDT

Design Thinking Activities to Increase Quality of Life for People With Memory Loss
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Meaningful, enriching activities supporting older adults experiencing dementia are crucial for their well-being. Art educators can enhance their quality of life by using design thinking activities. We share a case study with a participant in a memory care unit, exploring how design activities improved her quality of life.
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Linda Hoeptner-Poling

Kent
2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter
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Robin Vande Zande

Professor, Kent State University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

5:30pm EDT

Visual Arts and Climate Narratives: Envisioning New "Stories We Live By"
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
This interactive presentation introduces arts-integrated approaches to climate literacy and offers strategies for youth to create narratives that confront the way climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. By situating student artistic practice as central to cultivating hope, participants will consider ways to facilitate climate literacy within their art classrooms.
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Colleen Redmond

PhD Student/Grad Instructor/Curriculum & Instruction Library Coordinator, University of Minnesota/Center for Climate Literacy
I am a PhD student in Literacy Education at the University of Minnesota, a graduate instructor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, and coordinator of the Curriculum and Instruction Library. I’m currently engaged in research exploring ways to increase students’ climate... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

5:30pm EDT

Student-Led Exhibition Strategies for K-12 Art Curricula
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Discover standards-based strategies for involving students in curating, executing, and assessing K-12 exhibitions. Attendees will walk away with unit pacing guides and step-by-step outlines for teaching students to participate in all aspects of exhibiting their work at your school, including theme development, curating displays, publicity, and event assessment.
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Amanda Tobia

Grades 3-5 Art Teacher, Brighton Central School District
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Kelly Hanning

Artist Educator, Gates Chili CSD / Nazareth University
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

5:30pm EDT

Illuminating the Expanse of Black Chicago's Artist-Educator Networks, 1930s-1960s
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Explore how friendships, mentorships, and educators helped bolster and sustain the Black artists and educators of the Chicago Renaissance (1930s through 1960s) and consider how these relationship networks helped sustain the careers of artists such as Chales White, Elizabeth Catlett, and Gordon Parks.
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Debra A Hardy

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

5:30pm EDT

Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Students and Ourselves Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
This session is an opportunity for art educators to navigate current anti-LGBTQ+ legislation affecting students and educators. Through guided questions, presenters will help participants discuss and solve how to support each other and our students affected by this harmful legislation.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

5:30pm EDT

Middle Level Awardee Showcase: Distinction From the Middle
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
National and regional Middle Level award winners will provide a glimpse into their classrooms to share strategies for establishing successful art programs and the development of their leadership stories. Celebrate and learn from outstanding Middle Level educators. Door Prizes and ML swag will be given out during the session.
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Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

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

5:30pm EDT

Amplify Diverse Voices in Your Art Room With Disabled Artists
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Tired of the same art history faces? Expand your curriculum and ignite student curiosity with this dynamic session that explores the world of contemporary disabled artists. You will discover a wealth of fresh lesson ideas across various mediums to foster a more inclusive art room that reflects diverse voices and empowers ALL students.
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Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

7:00pm EDT

NAEA25 Artisans Gallery
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The NAEA25 Artisans Gallery showcases a curated selection of original artwork and handmade creations by talented artists and educators. This year, the gallery features a diverse group of artists whose works encompass a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and more. The gallery offers Convention attendees a unique opportunity to experience and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect the creativity and innovation of art educators. Below are the artists featured in this year’s gallery, along with a brief description of their creations - If you'd like to download this list please click HERE.

Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon V - VI Foyer

7:00pm EDT

NAEA25 Opening Night pARTy—Disco Derby! [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED

Co-hosted by Artsonia

Join us at the annual, epic opening night pARTy at NAEA25 to creatively celebrate art educators! We’ll also be embracing Louisville culture with a Disco Derby theme. As you probably already know, the city is famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby, but did you know Louisville is also a major producer of disco balls? During the 1970s disco era, about 90% of the shiny disco orbs were created right in Derby City! So, grab your party ticket, put on your Kentucky Derby fascinator or hat, and deck yourself out in your best disco ensemble for this mashup of fun. We’ll boogie on the dance floor, award prizes for creative outfits, and make some awesome memories!

How to Purchase Tickets:
Ticket purchase is required for this event. You can purchase tickets when registering for NAEA25. If you’ve are already registered and wish to purchase a ticket, you can add a ticket to your registration by logging into your NAEA member account, selecting "Purchases," then "Details" next to your registration information, and then selecting "Add Guest/Session."

Attending the Kentucky Derby Hat Design with Jenny Pfanenstiel Preconvention Workshop? Your ticket to the pARTy is included with your workshop ticket purchase!
Presenters
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NAEA

National Art Education Association
Thursday March 20, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon III - VI
 
Friday, March 21
 

7:00am EDT

Mindful Morning Yoga With CSAE
Friday March 21, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Presenters
avatar for Andrea McDonough

Andrea McDonough

Chair of Faculty Development | Instructor, AOEU | Lycoming College
K-12 Curriculum | Creative Mindfulness | Graduate Studies | SEL | CAN | PAEA | Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education (CSAE)
Friday March 21, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Bluegrass I/II

7:00am EDT

7:00am EDT

7:00am EDT

NAEA25 Quiet Room
Friday March 21, 2025 7:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Friday March 21, 2025 7:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L021

8:00am EDT

Fostering Creative Awareness: Integrating Technology-Based Early Childhood Emotional Art Education Program and Visual Diaries
This study examines a technology-based early childhood emotional art education program utilizing a digital facial expression application and visual diaries. It aims to enhance young children's self-expression, self-awareness, and empathy. Participants will explore integrating these tools and practices to foster emotional literacy, creativity, and independent thinking in early childhood learners.

8:00am EDT

Digital Art - Just Another Medium
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore how digital art expands creative possibilities while maintaining the foundational principles of traditional art. This session highlights tools, techniques, and strategies to integrate digital media into art education, empowering students to see it as a natural extension of their artistic practice. Perfect for those looking to bridge the gap between traditional and digital mediums.
Presenters
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Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

8:00am EDT

Emerging Art and Media Technology Careers
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore future media technology careers through emerging technologies that are currently impacting art, design, and media careers. Learn how students can combine their art and design skills with technology to forge lasting and fulfilling careers.
Presenters
avatar for Morgan Mittelbrun

Morgan Mittelbrun

Instructional Designer | K-12 certified Visual Arts Teacher, Everspring, Inc.
Hi! My name is Morgan! I am an Instructional Designer. I have a Master of Arts in Organizational Management (specialization in media management) and a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology (specialization in Online Instruction) both from the University of Arizona... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

8:00am EDT

Coalition of Feminisms in Art Education Kite Events: Rising Against the Winds of Resistance
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Presenters share stories of feminist activism art education with the 10 kites created at the Coalition for Feminisms in Art Education (CFAE) 2024 Lobby Activism event and flown at 50 events throughout the year in celebration of the Women's Caucus 50th anniversary. The kites have been flown throughout the world.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

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
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
avatar for Rebecca Picker

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

8:00am EDT

Get Glowing Results With a Blacklight Art Show
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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
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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.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

8:00am EDT

Navigating AI in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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
avatar for Amy Sery

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

8:00am EDT

Pixels and Paintbrushes: Coding Self-Portraits in Art
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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
avatar for Felicia Clause

Felicia Clause

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

8:00am EDT

Unleashing Creativity: Integrating Sketchbooks Into Elementary Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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
avatar for Carole Drummond-Johnson

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

8:00am EDT

A More Socially Just World Through Art Education: A Practical and Empathetic Toolkit for Evaluating Curricular Resources
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Gain insight into one district's approach to developing practices and tools to drive social change. Join us in reviewing the Visual Arts Resource Evaluation Tool, created for examining curricula related to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll leave this session with a process for pausing, reflecting, and responding to better meet student and community needs.
Presenters
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Kristen Brayson

Director for Visual & Performing Arts, Portland Public Schools
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Carolyn Hazel Drake

Assistant Teaching Professor, Art Education, Arizona State University
Carolyn Hazel Drake is an artist and arts educator based in Portland, OR, and Phoenix, AZ. Her work is rooted in the craft practices of textiles and ceramics. Drake’s creative identity was shaped from an early age working behind the counter at her mother’s quilt store. She studied... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

8:00am EDT

A Systematic Review of Intersectionality Studies in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
A group of five art education researchers share a systematic review of 20 years of intersectionality studies in art education. The process and outcome of the systematic review, including theoretical frameworks and methodologies, will be shared, along with limitations and suggestions for critical theoretical and teaching practices related to intersectionality.
Presenters
avatar for Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

8:00am EDT

Brave Space: What EDI and SEL Can Look Like in the Art Classroom
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn strategies, activities, and best practices for creating a brave space where equity, diversity, and inclusion align with social-emotional learning and the art standards. Participants will be able to develop a vision for what equity looks like in their space.
Presenters
avatar for Raine Valentine

Raine Valentine

Art Educator and Green Leader, Baltimore County Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

8:00am EDT

Community Connections and the Elementary Art Room: A Year of Collaboration
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Get inspired by a year's worth of art collaborations centered around connecting with community in and out of the elementary art room. The presentation will include tips on how to implement an artist-in-residency program, host a family art night, and a multilingual family art day.
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Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

8:00am EDT

Neepwaankiaki + Neepwaantiinki: Community-Engaged Art Teaching in the Context of a Reciprocal Tribe-University Partnership
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This presentation discusses a curricular collaboration between a university art education program and teacher-scholar citizens of the Indigenous Nation that originally inhabited the land where the university sits. In this collaboration, majority-settler preservice art educators work with Indigenous scholars to develop a curriculum and teach it in elementary schools serving majority-settler populations.
Presenters
avatar for Kristina Fox

Kristina Fox

Myaamia Education Coordinator, Myaamia Center at Miami University
avatar for Luke Meeken

Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University
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Stephanie Danker

Associate Professor of Art Education, Miami University
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

8:00am EDT

Thoughts From the Field: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Art and Design Education
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Join us for an in-depth exploration of inclusive art and design education in preK-12 classrooms. This session presents findings through data visualization from a national survey of over 1,000 art teachers, highlighting their experiences, challenges, successful strategies, and resources for supporting diverse students. Gain actionable insights and recommendations.
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Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

8:00am EDT

2024 Higher Education Educator of the Year Lecture
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Join us for a meaningful and inspiring lecture by Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, the 2024 NAEA National Higher Education Educator of the Year. Traversing the complexities of the social, cultural, and political educational landscape, this session shares how teacher identity and positionalities intersect with the multilayered and storied lives of preK lifelong learners to illuminate essential curricular components in visual arts and education: play, meaning-making, and critical conversation. The session concludes with an open dialogue on the lecture.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Associate Dean College of Visual and Performing Arts, Kutztown University
I serve as the chair and graduate coordinator in the Art Education Department at Kutztown University!I am in my second semester as chair and also serve as the Higher Education Division Director for the National Art Education Association.
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

8:00am EDT

Bending Toward Justice: Interrogating Narratives Embodied in Public Monuments and Memorials
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore methods for interrogating narratives in public monuments using Bell's Storytelling Project Model and emerging VR technologies. This session highlights examples from Richmond, VA; Montgomery, AL; and Jackson, MS, and provides practical strategies for classroom application, fostering critical engagement with public art and its complex histories.
Presenters
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Brittany Myburgh

Assistant Professor, Jackson State University
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

8:00am EDT

How Can the Experiences of 1st-Year Art Teachers Help Inform and Improve Educator Preparation Programs?
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
What did you learn in your teacher preparation program that supported you in your early teaching career? What do you wish you learned? Join new art teachers to hear their critical reflections on teaching today and discuss ways higher education institutions can better support this work.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

8:00am EDT

Research as Leadership and Advocacy: Research as a Critical Element of Teacher Education
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore different approaches and activities to incorporate research skills for art teachers in university teacher education programs. This session will also collectively explore why research is a core leadership and advocacy skill for all arts educators.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

8:00am EDT

Student Story-Building Toward Understanding, Belonging, and Community in the Art Classroom
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn narrative strategies that demonstrate how students unpack individual storied landscapes and grow in empathy for self and others through collective storytelling. Lessons shared provide opportunities for authentic artmaking and include mapping stories of place, time-based "I am" story exchanges, narrative memory books, learning story postcards, and more.
Presenters
avatar for Nicole Romanski

Nicole Romanski

Assistant Professor, Kutztown University
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

8:00am EDT

Independent School Art Education (ISAE) Interest Group Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This session is an opportunity for current and prospective ISAE members to learn about the Independent School Art Educators Interest Group and connect with other art educators in independent schools. The session will begin with an introduction of the ISAE leadership team and a summary of our initiatives and other agenda items. This space is intended as an environment to network, celebrate ISAE award winners, and share leadership opportunities within the field of art education.
Presenters
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cristina pinton

Visual Art Department Chair, Avon Old Farms
President Elect Connecticut Art Education Association, Co-Chair Independent School Art Educators special interest group.AP Art teacher 13+ years, 25 yrs experience teaching public and private schools, AP Reader, AP Mentor, published with Davis Publications, advocate for boys' voice... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

8:00am EDT

Unearthing Self: A Journey of Deep Reflection for Art Educators
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore transformative insights from Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, emphasizing connecting with our authentic selves as art educators. Through exercises, discover how understanding our stories enriches teaching, fosters community, and promotes personal and professional growth.
Presenters
avatar for Nina Unitas

Nina Unitas

Senior Program Officer, Arts Education, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

8:00am EDT

From Cell Phones to DSLR Cameras: Transforming a Photography Program
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn how one school revitalized a photography course from cell phones to DSLR cameras. Discover effective strategies for acquiring new equipment, enhancing student engagement, and promoting a collaborative hub for creativity. This session is ideal for educators seeking to update their photography programs.
Presenters
avatar for Benjamin E. Hoffman

Benjamin E. Hoffman

High School Visual Arts Teacher, Kutztown Area High School
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

8:00am EDT

STEAM Rolling Through Children's Literature
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Participants will unravel the synergy between children's literature and STEAM education. Through discussions, interactive experiences, and real-world examples, educators will uncover innovative approaches for integrating STEAM principles into their curriculum, fostering a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity in the art classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Jed Dearybury

Jed Dearybury

Educator, Author, Illustrator, mrdearybury.com LLC
Jed Dearybury began his education career in 2001. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named top 5 finalist for SC Teacher of the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

8:00am EDT

Facilitating Art Academic Conversations in Collaboration With the Librarian Using Socratic Seminar
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore Project Zero Thinking Routines to help students build an art academic vocabulary so they can participate in a Socratic seminar. You will participate in a mini-Socratic seminar using a Thinking Routine example from middle school experiences that can be modified for all grade levels.
Presenters
avatar for Julia Schickel

Julia Schickel

Art Teacher
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

8:00am EDT

Getting Digital With Middle
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This session focuses on a variety of engaging digital art experiments that connect students with work of contemporary creatives and current career paths. Apps used in these experiments are free, making them more accessible to learning communities. Attendees will come away with new ideas and experiments for their learning communities.
Presenters
avatar for Donald J Masse

Donald J Masse

TK-5 art teacher, zamorano fine arts academy
Don Masse has taught at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy for a real long time. He infuses his elementary art curriculum with the work of living artists because he believes students are more engaged when they have the opportunity to see how artists are applying what they are learning about... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

8:00am EDT

Ignite Artistic Fire in Your Middle Schoolers
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Stuck in a middle school art rut? Four passionate art educators share creative sparks to ignite student passion! Discover fresh approaches, tech tips, and classroom management hacks to transform your art program. Learn practical advocacy tools to champion the arts!
Presenters
avatar for Janine Campbell

Janine Campbell

Since graduating from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, I have been interested in engaging students with new and innovative practices in the classroom. Over the past 21 years, I have used my classroom as a touchstone for what is... Read More →
avatar for Theresa McGee

Theresa McGee

Art Educator, Community School District #181
I am an art and digital media teacher at Hinsdale Middle School and an AI early adopter and enthusiast. I frequently present online and at local, regional, and national conferences on topics like technology integration, design thinking, and literacy. I've served in the Illinois Art... Read More →
avatar for Stacy Lord

Stacy Lord

Art Teacher, Worcester Alternative School
Art educator | Artist | Creator | Passionate about empowering people to thrive through creativity and problem-solving. Advocate for public education and the connection between mental health and the arts. LEGO enthusiast. Teaching, inspiring, and building a better world one idea at... Read More →
avatar for Holly Bess Kincaid

Holly Bess Kincaid

VAEA Past President, Middle School Art Educator
Holly Bess Kincaid is an experienced and passionate art educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, currently inspiring middle school students in West Virginia. She is the past president of the Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA) and currently serves as the Youth Art... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

8:00am EDT

Achieving the Collaborative "C" in CASEL: A Journey From Museum to Classroom and Back Again
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
How might we better leverage partnerships between museums and classrooms? This hands-on session focuses on a collaborative effort to adapt an interactive gallery display into a classroom project. Through prompt-based responses, visitors and students expanded beyond the traditionally limited scope of historic American art to engage with relevant themes that affect us today.
Presenters
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David Matteson

Associate Curator of Education, Rollins Museum of Art (Rollins College)
David Matteson (he/him) is the Associate Curator of Education at the Rollins Museum of Art. In this role, David oversees the Museum’s academic and public programs. Prior to joining the staff at RMA, David was the Associate Curator of Education and Outreach at the Orlando Museum... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

8:00am EDT

Reaching Beyond the Museum Walls: Approaches to Museum Visit Extensions
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn about a museum's efforts to develop an activity kit that allows students to take their field trip experience home. This presentation will highlight the trial and innovation process, cocreation with classroom teachers, evaluation, and the many logistical challenges that will inevitably occur.
Presenters
avatar for Megan Wilson Krznarich

Megan Wilson Krznarich

Manager of Gallery Teaching Programs, Amon Carter Museum of American Art
I am a museum educator, passionate about amplifying the voices of communities that have been historically underrepresented in the arts.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

8:00am EDT

Recommitting to Engaged Collaborative Practice: Affirming the Roots of Museum Educator Tours
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
In 2023 Getty updated its Teaching and Learning Plan to focus on interactive engagement and a recommitment to education staff within galleries. Learn from case studies about the deployed activities, and the camaraderie and challenges experienced by the education team and the docents they support.
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Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

8:00am EDT

National Art Education Foundation Grant Program
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This session is designed for NAEA members to learn about the National Art Education Foundation Grant Program. Presenters will discuss the Research Grant, the Teacher Incentive, the Ruth Halvorsen Professional Development Grant, and the Mary McMullan Grant. Grants support research at all levels and further the leadership and professional development of all grantees.
Presenters
avatar for Frank Juárez

Frank Juárez

Juárez brings over two decades of art education and arts management experience organizing local and regional art exhibitions, and community art events. He presents on art education at the state and national level, supports artists through grant programs, and offers professional development... Read More →
avatar for Cris Guenter

Cris Guenter

Chair, National Art Education Foundation
Professor Emerita, California State University, Chico; Retired Ask me about the National Art Education Foundation grant opportunities for NAEA members!
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

8:00am EDT

Expressive Observations: Using A/r/tography to Engender Empathy in Visual Arts Classroom Observations
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Discover a project where art education students created artworks about their experiences while observing secondary art classrooms to understand the relational aspects of teaching and learning. Learn how the students' artwork suggests the formation of deep empathic connections of students and teachers, which allowed them to understand what students and art teachers were feeling.
Presenters
avatar for Jeff Horwat

Jeff Horwat

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of New Mexico
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

8:00am EDT

Research on Managing an Art Classroom With Care: Preliminary Findings and Stories From the Field
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Many teachers report classroom management as one of their most difficult tasks. Discover emerging results from a research project focused on the real-life practices of art teachers dedicated to caring approaches to classroom management without the strict the use of authoritatively coercive tactics.
Presenters
avatar for Jeff Broome

Jeff Broome

Professor, Director of PhD Program, Florida State University
Jeff Broome is a professor and director of PhD programming for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Jeff’s research focuses on providing practical suggestions and resources for K-12 art teachers, often through narrative inquiry. He investigates topics relevant... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

8:00am EDT

Fascinating and Fearless Female Artists: 10 Artists You Should Teach
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This presentation will cover important female artists and examples of how their work can be included in middle and upper school art curriculum. Includes a brief background on each artist as well as aligned student artwork and writing, sketchbook, assessment, and field trip ideas.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

8:00am EDT

Leading With Creativity: Strategies to Help AP Students With MPI, Inquiry, Writing, and Revision
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This interactive AP Art and Design session explores teacher-tested strategies that use creativity and curiosity to improve MPI, inquiry, writing, and revision. The student-centered strategies help address the why behind their artistic choices, synthesize their writing with creative endeavors, and revise and expand their material usage.
Presenters
avatar for Kerry Parrish

Kerry Parrish

Art Educator and Instructional Technology Coach, D155
Kerry Parrish has been teaching Visual Arts for 25 years and has been an Instructional Technology Coach for 6 years. She has presented at ISTE, ISTE Creative Constructor Lab, CUElive, IDEA/TCEA, ITC, LTCIlliois, NAEA, and IAEA. As an art teacher, she frequently looks art edtech through... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

8:00am EDT

Photo Embroidery- Adding Texture and Meaning
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This session will teach basic embroidery stitches that will enhance photos. Through intuition and innovation, stitching will be used to create a new image and meaning. Bringing the styles of different artists, their culture, and the history of embroidery as inspiration for a new personal tradition or techniques to teach.
Presenters
avatar for Meredith Giltner

Meredith Giltner

Art Educator, Skyline High School Ann Arbor, MI
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

8:00am EDT

Portraits and Scanograms: Unconventional Representations of Self and Others
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Personal stories are worth seeking, hearing, and interpreting. Student-conducted interviews deepen interpersonal connections with important people in their lives as they artistically inform innovative portraits using photography and scanography. Designed for teachers of any discipline, you will hear strategies for adapting this narrative photography-centered experience in your disciplines and classroom.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

8:00am EDT

Printmaking + Photography = Printography: The Best of Both Worlds
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Changing the traditional photography curriculum to include printmaking allows for more in-class student engagement. This provides more varied artmaking experiences and recognizes that photography is a type of printmaking. It highlights how accessible and flexible printmaking is in the classroom and how it can be combined with photography.
Presenters
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Julie Denison

Art Teacher, Cobb County School District
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

8:00am EDT

Secondary Superstars: Award-Winning Secondary Art Educators Share Their Secrets
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Award-winning secondary educators share their best practices, ideas, tips, and secrets. They bring varied experiences as well as many years in the field, with expertise working with different populations across different regions in the country.
Presenters
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Cathy Heller

Coordinator of Fine Arts, Peach County School District, GA
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Linda W. Kieling, M.Ed.

Art Educator/NAEA Secondary Director, Adrienne C Nelson High School
I live outside of Portland, OR and I am in my 35th year of teaching. We have 5 kids, 4 grandchildren and a Shiba Inu named Miku. I am passionate about family, friends, art and travel.
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Robin Brewer

NAEA Secondary Division Director-Elect, Garnet Valley High School
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

8:00am EDT

Sketchbook and Visual Journal Speed Date
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Bring your sketchbook or visual journal and participate in our interactive session, a speed date where we'll share a series of quick opportunities to learn and meet someone new!
Presenters
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Samuel Peck

Artist - Researcher- Teacher, Independent Scholar
Samuel H. Peck is an artist, researcher, and art educator originally from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 16 years of art teaching experience at the K-12 and university levels. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Rhode Island and his Master ny of Studio... Read More →
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David Modler

Professor of Art, Journal Fodder Junkies and tet[R]ad
David R. Modler is a maker/scholar/educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Art Education from Towson State University, and taught art on the k-12 level for fifteen years. David has since earned a Master of Fine... Read More →
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Dr. Jenny Evans

Asst Professor Art Education, Valdosta State University
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Laurie Gatlin

Professor, California State University Long Beach
Maker Painter Semi-retired Still curious
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

8:00am EDT

SRAE Business Meeting: Centering Communities Through Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This is the standing, permanent business meeting session of SRAE. This format includes a focus on graduate student networking. As part of the focus, the officers will invite an esteemed faculty member in art education to serve as a faculty mentor for the session. This SRAE meeting will connect art educators and discuss how to center communities in community-based art education. Graduate students, art teachers, and faculty interested in SRAE involvement are encouraged to attend!
Presenters
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Glynnis Reed-Conway

Ph.D. Candidate, Penn State University
Glynnis Reed-Conway (she/her, they/them) is an accomplished professional visual artist, poet, art educator, and emerging scholar. She is currently a dual title doctoral degree candidate in Art Education and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Pennsylvania State University... Read More →
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Ilayda Altuntas Nott

Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

9:00am EDT

General Session: Guerrilla Girls
Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
The Guerrilla Girls are anonymous artist activists who use disruptive headlines, outrageous visuals, and surprising statistics to expose gender and ethnic bias and corruption in art, film, politics, and pop culture. They work to undermine the idea of a mainstream narrative by revealing the understory, the subtext, the overlooked, and the unfair. The Guerrilla Girls have done hundreds of projects (street posters, banners, actions, books, and videos) all over the world—including retrospectives, traveling exhibitions, and interventions that have attracted thousands.  
Presenters
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Guerrilla Girls

The Guerrilla Girls’ motto: Do one thing. If it works, do another. If it doesn’t, do another anyway. Keep chipping away!The Guerrilla Girls are anonymous artist activists who use disruptive headlines, outrageous visuals and surprising statistics to expose gender and ethnic bias and corruption in art, film, politics and pop culture. They work to undermine the idea of a mainstream narrative by revealing the understory... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

11:00am EDT

Cover Your Curriculum and the 4Cs
Learn a few ways to boost critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity!

11:00am EDT

11:00am EDT

11:00am EDT

NAEA25 Local Host & Community Tables
Kentucky Art Education Association
The Kentucky Art Education Association is excited to welcome all those attending NAEA 2025 by offering some fun photo spots, free Kentucky swag, raffle items, merch for sale, and information about Louisville to help attendees find the best places to eat and play during convention weekend. One additional highlight we urge everyone to check out is the "Spirit of Kentucky: A Barrel Head Exhibition Celebrating Kentucky Communities", where schools from every level and region in Kentucky designed and created custom barrel head artworks that celebrate their community. The barrel heads for this showcase were graciously donated by Brown Forman. Kentucky is rich in history, culture, and community - this project is aimed to celebrate what makes our beautiful state so unique.
 
Louisville Tourism
Each Louisville Tourism city information booth provides personalized assistance designed to enhance your visit to our wonderful city. At each booth, you will find a friendly and knowledgeable city information agent ready to assist with a variety of inquiries.

Whether you need recommendations for restaurants, suggestions on must-visit attractions, or information on discounts available through our Inside Track Pass program, we’ve got you covered. We are here to help you navigate the venue, the downtown area, the city, and make the most of your time in Louisville.
Additionally, our booths are stocked with a wide range of onsite collateral that you can easily grab. This includes Visitor’s Guides, restaurant lists, downtown maps, citywide maps, venue maps, attraction brochures, and much more. We aim to provide you with all the information you need to have a fantastic and memorable experience.

We look forward to welcoming you and assisting you in exploring all the wonderful opportunities Louisville has to offer!
 
ARTS FOR ALL KENTUCKY 
Arts for All Kentucky is a statewide organization that provides arts and education programs that allow people with disabilities to fully participate in the arts. Arts for All is happy to support our teaching artists Kim Soule and Jennifer Sims in their professional development presentation, "Side by Side Inclusion," and Andee Rudloff's mural project "Disco Derby Opening Night Party!" Stop by our table to learn more about support for programming in the state of Kentucky and leave your mark on our community art project! artsforallky.org

JCPS Academics
Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Kentucky serving 97,000 students. The Academics Division consists of instructional leaders who provide resources for schools, opportunities for learning, and who work to serve our students. Our role is to transform the instructional core to create joyful learning experiences focused on developing student identity, skills, intellect, and critical thinking. We provide improved teaching and learning through job-embedded professional development, district-wide systems, and on-the-ground support.

Connected Arts Networks
Connect with CAN! Meet the teachers and leaders involved in Connected Arts Networks (CAN), an initiative to create virtual Professional Learning Communities with arts educators in visual and performing arts. We meet monthly to collaboratively improve arts instruction and curriculum, share ideas, and support each other. Learn more about this network and how we can support you!

Retired Art Educators Association 
The Retired Art Educators Alliance was formed in 1985 so that we might utilize retiree art educators' energies, experience, and knowledge to benefit NAEA members, and preservice members, in particular. RAEA is open to retired members from all NAEA Divisions and other interest groups with no cost for membership. RAEA’s only annual fundraiser is the Silent Art Auction held each year at the NAEA National Convention, located alongside the Artisans Gallery. Our purpose is to define and establish the role of retired art educators within NAEA; to conduct programs of professional activities for state and national events; to encourage continued personal involvement and development in art education; to inform state associations and NAEA of content relevant to members of long-standing; and to encourage and support, as well as provide mentorship for student members of NAEA.

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum (KMAC) is Louisville's premier contemporary art museum located in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC works to connect people to art and creative practice. KMAC's exhibitions showcase the work of regional, national, and international contemporary artists who have connections to craft. The Education Department produces interpretive materials for the exhibitions, community art programming, as well as school and adult workshops based on traditional craft and relevance to contemporary art. Currently on view at KMAC are exhibitions from Brazilian folk artist Chico da Silva and local Louisville artist Licia Priest.

715 W Main St. Louisville KY 40202 | kmacmuseum.org
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Special Hours on Saturday for Conference Attendees 10am-7pm

Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission
 The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission recognizes and promotes Native American contributions to and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Their vision is that all Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate, and understand the significant contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage. Through education and increased awareness, the people of Kentucky will understand the histories, cultures, and matters of concern to Native American peoples. Please stop by their table for resources, info, and posters on Kentucky Native history!

ED&I Commission and State ED&I Liaisons (In Exhibit Hall)
Join NAEA’s ED&I Commission and State ED&I Liaisons for some conversation and creativity. Participate in art activities to express your support of equity, diversity, and inclusion in arts education and make connections with other arts educators!
 

11:30am EDT

Transforming Art: Embracing Digital Creativity
Explore the benefits of integrating digital art into your classroom while considering key factors for success. Discover essential tools, websites, and software to enhance creativity, along with inspiring resources to engage students.
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11:30am EDT

Getting Started with Adaptive Art: Practical Approaches for Preservice Art Teachers [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
This practical session will enable educators to engage all students in a meaningful creative process of self-expression. Discover a variety of instructional methods to adapt art activities, media, tools, and techniques to meet the needs of students with a wide range of challenges. A complimentary lunch will be provided during the session.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Filly/Thoroughbred

12:00pm EDT

Creativity With AI in Education
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Adobe and Advanis released the Creativity With AI in Education 2025 Report in January. Come learn how fostering creativity in the classroom can enhance academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth for students.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

12:00pm EDT

From Trauma Informed to Trauma Swept: A Journey to Empathy, Understanding, and Peace
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Join a veteran teacher and trauma survivor! Learn how their experience helped build a better window into the complexities of trauma and its aftereffects, and how to avoid stress and burnout. Gain insight that will strengthen your practice and help meet the needs of diverse learners with trauma-informed practices.
Presenters
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Margo Wunder

Art Teacher, Martin Luther School
Margo Wunder began teaching 28 years ago as a volunteer painting instructor at the Inglis House, a wheelchair community in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She currently teaches Art at Martin Luther School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, a K-12 approved private school serving the needs... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

12:00pm EDT

Artist Series: Brook Forrest White Jr.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Brook Forrest White, Jr. thrives on the intensity of the hot glass process. His glass art has expanded to include private and corporate commissions, as well as numerous architectural large-scale installations. White’s drive and vision for his studio and gallery has ignited a unique atmosphere of creativity that propelled Flame Run in Louisville’s rise as an art glass destination. White shares his passion for art by welcoming the public to experience the magic of hot glass at Flame Run—the region’s largest privately-owned glassblowing studio.  
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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

12:00pm EDT

What's on the Menu: Exploring Korean and Japanese Cultures Through Culinary Delights and Visual Arts
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Savor Korean and Japanese cultures through a multisensory project that pairs culinary dishes with artworks. Discover how food and art can serve as catalysts to fostering culturally specific understanding, and explore lesson ideas for integrating this adaptable, contextualist approach into your classroom to enhance student engagement and cultural inquiry while avoiding stereotypes.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

12:00pm EDT

Caring About Interpretation: Applying Care Ethics to Museum Education
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This session bridges theory and practice for museum educators interested in human-centered teaching through the lens of care ethics. Three researcher-practitioners offer two case studies and one human-centered interpretation toolkit while asking themselves, their communities, and attendees how we can apply care ethics to interpretation strategies in the gallery.
Presenters
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Dana Carlisle Kletchka

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
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Jenna S. Green

University of Arizona
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

12:00pm EDT

Traces of Touch Within the Feminist Matrixial Sphere: Communal Art-Care Collaboration With Preservice Art Educators
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This presentation explores art-care theory through the lens of Ettingerian matrixial theory by feminist artist and psychoanalyst Bracha L. Ettinger. Participants will learn about a collaborative project with preservice art educators across two states that integrated communal art-care practices balancing teaching art and m/other expectations for shared healing.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

12:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Youth-Focused Anticarceral Art Pedagogy for Transformative Justice CANCELLED
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
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This session unpacks punitive laws and policies that criminalize minoritized youth in public schools and conceptualizes anticarceral art and media-based pedagogy. This pedagogical orientation promotes youths' solidarity and collective healing through art and digital media narratives that disrupt the carceral logic of individualized harm and punishment.

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Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

12:00pm EDT

Mending Art Classrooms Through Community Art Practices
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Discover how Mending Walls RVA, a community-engaged mural project, fosters collaboration and social justice in art education. This session will equip educators with strategies to integrate Mending Walls into classrooms, providing real-world applications of art's impact on humanity and promoting interconnectedness and empathy in students.
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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

12:00pm EDT

Artful Minds: Unleashing Creativity Through Design Thinking
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Dive into the incredible power of art and innovation through design thinking! Discover how to weave design principles into K-12 visual arts spaces, enhancing design-focused and traditional media lessons. Unleash creativity and problem-solving skills to transform your teaching and inspire students to find new solutions to real-world problems.
Presenters
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Nate Breitholtz

Art/C&I, North Lakeland
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

12:00pm EDT

Animate Your Voice in Adobe Express
Experiment with animating your voice using the 'animate from audio' feature in Adobe Express to create interesting videos. Participants will also be shown how to email their final video to themselves.
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Elizabeth Stuart

Prince George's County

12:00pm EDT

Be Funky
Learn several ways BeFunky software uses artificial intelligence to alter students' reference photos. We will also explore how filters and features can help educators accomodate struggling learners as students can customize reference photos to their own unique needs. Learn how to improve student readiness by utilizing the many features of this software in many stages of artmaking.
Presenters
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Cassie Garrity

CAN Teacher Leader, Central DeWitt High School
BeFunky pptx

12:00pm EDT

Broward Schools Integrates Art and Mixed Reality with ReframeXR
Broward County Public Schools invites attendees to experience mixed reality arts integration with passthrough in ReframeXR. This new experiential learning platform is used on VR headsets to incorporate virtual content with teaching and learning strategies such as grouping, stations, collaboration, and critique. We’ll see you in the virtual classroom!
Presenters
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Lauren D'Apuzzo

Professional Development Specialist, Broward County Public Schools
Lauren D’Apuzzo is a professional development specialist with over 10 years of experience in education. Certified in both Art and Computer Science, she is a specialist in the integration of technology and visual art. Lauren works at Broward County Public Schools where she facilitates... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

Digital Landscapes: Reggio-Inspired Compositional Play With Webcams, Projection, and Loose Parts
Digital Landscapes invites us to explore an environment with analogical and digital tools and materials to build worlds, stories, and performances. This provocation, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Ateliers, aims to expand optics and art by merging 2D and 3D methods of artmaking while amplifying the many languages of children.
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12:00pm EDT

Gigabyte Galleries
Dive into the vibrant world of digital galleries! This session will demonstrate how to use Google Arts and Culture to introduce your students to a world of inspiration. We will also explore how using platforms, like Canva, can amplify artistic expression and broaden audience reach.
Presenters
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Christan Allen

Assistant Director of Education, Dixon Gallery and Gardens
I’m a museum educator from Memphis, TN. I love creating community partnerships and events!

12:00pm EDT

Illuminate Your Art: Exploring LEDs, Coding, and Interactivity
Explore easy ways to add interactivity to art projects with microcontrollers! Visit our playground to try out the Chibi Chip from Chibitronics for paper circuitry and Adafruit’s Circuit Playground Express for e-textiles using Microsoft’s (FREE) MakeCode and Circuit Sketcher online design tools. Student work and teacher resources will be shared.
Presenters
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Barbara Liedahl

Director, BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC
Barbara Liedahl of BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC specializes in Educational Consulting, Professional Development, and Makerspace Support. She is a Professional Development Provider for Infosys Foundation USA’s Online Pathfinders Summer Institute, where she facilitates her “Space Suits... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

It's TinkerCAD TIme!
Explore virtual 3D object-making approaches through the free web-based software, Tinkercad. Tinkercad features that can be easily utilized by for K–16 students will be demonstrated and participants are also encouraged to experiment with Tinkercad during the presentation.
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12:00pm EDT

How We See Neurodivergence in Media Matters: Exploring Visual Culture Representations of Autism
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Holding space as an educator and an autistic, the presenter addresses how stereotypical visual culture representations may negatively skew educators' conceptualizations of autistic students and/or colleagues. Possible accommodations that can be implemented into the classroom to support and encourage neurodivergent individuals are offered.
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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

12:00pm EDT

Engaging With Nature Through Art: Eco-Pedagogy and Intervention From Non-Anthropocentric Perspectives
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Explore the eco-diversity and eco-equality in visual arts education through various frameworks and methodologies in contemporary art practice. Examine how art educators can effectively incorporate critical thinking in plants and animals in theory and practice to promote learning experience and engagement with nature.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

12:00pm EDT

More Than Just Clay: Successful Sculpture Lessons in the Elementary Setting
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
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
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Laura Dant

Art Teacher Pre school - 8th Grade, Saint Agnes and St. Francis of Assisi Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

12:00pm EDT

Classroom to Community: Strategies for Enhanced Arts Education Engagement
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
How can we bridge the gap between classrooms and communities for enhanced arts education? Learn to initiate community-based initiatives for enriched arts experiences in and out of the classroom from an experienced teacher, museum educator, and nonprofit founder.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

12:00pm EDT

An Intergenerational Community of Practice to Support Preservice and Emerging Teachers
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Since 2023, a community of practice meets at a Midwestern university, including preservice art teachers, recent graduates, and teachers. Our sessions tackle teaching challenges, guided by guest expert teachers. By addressing gaps in early career training, and fostering collaborative mentorship, we contribute to retention strategies and promote sustained professional growth.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

12:00pm EDT

Exploring How Universities Can Prepare K-12 Teachers to Cultivate Local Civic Engagement
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Join us to explore how higher education can empower K-12 teachers to foster local civic engagement through collaborative art education models. Highlighting best practices and innovative approaches, we examine how universities might equip educators to inspire civic participation and integrate it into K-12 curricula, promoting engaged, informed, and active citizens.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

12:00pm EDT

Exploring Novice Art Teachers' Diverse Approaches to Culturally Responsive Teaching in Urban High Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn more about a 2023-2024 study on novice urban high school art teachers' understanding and implementation of culturally responsive teaching. Highlighting diverse definitions and goals among teachers from the same education program, you will see the emphasized distinctions between abstract ideas and artistic techniques. Findings will be informative to administrators and teacher educators.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

12:00pm EDT

Revisioning Imaginaries of Life in Revisionist Histories of Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
In recent years, revisionist histories of art education have revitalized historical research and promoted living histories of the profession. This presentation contributes to these recent discussions in art education historical scholarship by exploring the connection between life and revisionism beyond colonial imaginaries of human life.
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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

12:00pm EDT

Is Anybody Out There?
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This project proposed a gentle partnership approach to observe what adults who live in our community are doing or have done to survive the last few years of the pandemic. We engaged participants by leaving welcoming envelopes in public spaces, inviting them to share visual reflective responses.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

12:00pm EDT

Galleries of the Future NOW
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Discover how to create virtual displays for student artwork using Adobe Aero to build augmented reality art galleries. Showcase student work through devices and QR codes, designing and championing the arts across media, and emphasizing art's significance in shaping the future.
Presenters
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Kody Hall

Media Arts Teacher
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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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

12:00pm EDT

Middle Level Division Medley 1: Advocacy Through Research and Leadership
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Hear from diverse middle-level art leaders on how to advocate for your art program. The panelists will focus on the role of research and leadership in advocacy, while also inviting Q and A discussions. A QR code will be available for takeaway information, along with door prizes and ML swag.
Presenters
avatar for Janis Nunnally

Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

12:00pm EDT

Enriching K-12 Education Through Museum Partnerships: Insights and Experiences From Three Leading Institutions
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Four museum educators share strategies for K-12 school tours. They will discuss fostering learning through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities and adapting to diverse student needs. Attendees will learn best practices, common pitfalls, and effective methods for creating meaningful museum experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Margarita Sandino

Margarita Sandino

Director of Education, Dixon Gallery and Gardens
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Christine Ruby

Youth Programs Coordinator, Dixon Gallery and Gardens
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Lucienne Auz

Director of Education and Outreach, Metal Museum
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

12:00pm EDT

Practicing for Retirement: Cultivating Your Best Creative Future, Now. Why Wait?
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
With retirement on the horizon, this presenter decided to start practicing. She shares a strategy centered on movement, artmaking, community, and connection to the Earth as ingredients to igniting new energy for this transitional stage of life. Hear her story and begin mapping a personal vision to begin your retirement journey.
Presenters
avatar for Cam McComb

Cam McComb

Associate Professor of Visual Art Education, Eastern Michigan University
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

12:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Increase Student Engagement With An Arts-Integrated Program for K-12 Arts Specialists and Teachers CANCELLED
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
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Join us to learn about our arts-integrated professional development, designed for all state K-12 teachers based on a multiorganizational partnership. Programming strategies, stories of K-12 teachers and students, and impact on schools' collaborative culture will be shared and discussed through interactive dialogues. Teachers, administrators, and university faculty are all welcome.

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Renee Ulman

Fine Arts Coordinator, AASD
Renee Ulman - Fine Arts Coordinator Appleton Area School District
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Donna Nelson

ArtsCore
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

12:00pm EDT

2025 Interest Group Honors
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

12:00pm EDT

Conversations With Colleagues: Connecting With Higher Education Art Educators
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Join your colleagues in higher education for interactive conversation related to initiatives and concerns related to NAEA’s Higher Education Division. Connect with other members and brainstorm issues for discussion. Come meet the Division's awardees and enjoy door prizes and networking.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

12:00pm EDT

Business Meeting: History and Historiography in Art Education Interest Group
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Attend the business meeting of the HHAE Interest Group; all members and nonmembers welcome. Meet the board, network, learn of new initiatives, and create new ones. All art educators have a history to share, so please come build community with us!
Presenters
avatar for Margaret Walker

Margaret Walker

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Maryland
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

12:00pm EDT

Diverse Learners and SEL: Adaptive Tools, Strategies, and the Healing Power of Artmaking [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
By meeting at the convergence of diverse learners in art education and social-emotional learning in the visual arts, participants will experience hands-on applications of contemporary tools and strategies. Presenters will share research and content excerpts from graduate-level coursework, facilitating a balance of rigor and relaxation as we explore best practices together.
Presenters
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Andrea McDonough

Chair of Faculty Development | Instructor, AOEU | Lycoming College
K-12 Curriculum | Creative Mindfulness | Graduate Studies | SEL | CAN | PAEA | Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education (CSAE)
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Kelley DeCleene

Adjunct Instructor, Content Creator, SME, Curriculum Writer, Art of Education University
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

12:00pm EDT

Challenging Notions of Accomplishment Through the Complication of the TASK [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Imagined and designed with the mischief and mayhem inherent in many of Oliver Herring's TASK Parties, this workshop creates a space that will challenge participants to explore a hands-on, collaborative, and improvisational art-related activity. Meaningful dialogue will be included to unpack strategies for curriculum design related to the studio activities.
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Samuel Peck

Artist - Researcher- Teacher, Independent Scholar
Samuel H. Peck is an artist, researcher, and art educator originally from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 16 years of art teaching experience at the K-12 and university levels. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Rhode Island and his Master ny of Studio... Read More →
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David Modler

Professor of Art, Journal Fodder Junkies and tet[R]ad
David R. Modler is a maker/scholar/educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Art Education from Towson State University, and taught art on the k-12 level for fifteen years. David has since earned a Master of Fine... Read More →
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Michael Dodson

Teacher, Woodburn School District
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

12:00pm EDT

Going Beyond the Sock: Creating Finger, Rod, Hand, and Life-Sized Puppets in a Choice-Based Format [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Create finger, rod, hand, and life-size puppets based on animals, people, and stories from around the world! Puppets have their own identity with styles of design and sculpture. By using simple materials, participants will create and build in an interactive choice-based format to design one or more puppets.
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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

12:00pm EDT

The Art and Engineering of Self-Portrait Kites [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
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.
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Jessica Garrick

Art Specialist, Division Head & WAEA past President, UCDS
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

12:00pm EDT

The Art of Play: Integrating Creativity and Fun Into Learning [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Experience "The Art of Play" workshop, igniting creativity and joy in teaching. Explore how play and art intersect, enhancing learning. Gain insights into play's neurological benefits for all ages. Discover playful artmaking techniques to spark student curiosity. Learn to leverage playfulness for active learning and well-being in the classroom.
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Jed Dearybury

Educator, Author, Illustrator, mrdearybury.com LLC
Jed Dearybury began his education career in 2001. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named top 5 finalist for SC Teacher of the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

12:00pm EDT

Anything but Paper: Creating With Found and Donated Items [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Creating art from discarded items can inspire students while preserving the environment. Explore creative uses for waste items, discover ways to promote environmental awareness through reuse and repurpose practices, and create sustainable and engaging experiences. Vinyl records, textbooks, and plastic will be used to create final products.
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Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

12:00pm EDT

Building Together: Collaborative Art Installations [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover the importance of creating collaborative art installations in middle schools. Learn how these projects foster creativity, teamwork, and help advocate for the art program. Gain practical insights on where to find inspiration and ideas, as well as planning, executing, and evaluating impactful installations that enhance student engagement and inclusivity.
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Malvina Johnson

Visual Arts Teacher, Katy ISD
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

12:00pm EDT

Creating Comics in Art Education [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover dynamic approaches for integrating comics into your curriculum through traditional and digital comic creation with hands-on skills in storyboarding, paneling, penciling, and inking. You will also see diverse comic examples from global perspectives that promote cultural appreciation and ethical creation practices to help empower students as critical consumers and creators of comics.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

12:00pm EDT

STEAM and Ceramics! Ecosystem-Inspired Wind Chimes: A Science-inspired Ceramic Project [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
STEAM it up with ceramics! Have students use their local ecosystems to create something that stimulates the eyes, the ears, and the sense of touch. Engage learners by using ceramics, stamping, 3D printed textures, and underglazes to create a meaningful wind chime sculpture.
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Alpha Nash

Ccsd Las Vegas
I cannot figure out where to put a link to the folder with references for the class I taught. I taught steam and ceramic wind chimes. I am gonna go ahead and put it here although I did email everybody who was in the class so they could access it. https://drive.google.com/drive/fo... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

12:00pm EDT

Bookbinding Basics: Creating Sketchbooks and Visual Journaling [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Bookbinding! What's that?! Join us in this interactive workshop that will give you the basics on incorporating the Japanese stab-binding technique Yotsume Toji into your classroom or practice. Learn how to make or have your students make a sketchbook. This session offers additional video and paper resources for the classroom!
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Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

12:00pm EDT

Decorating the Ceramic Surface: How to Apply Drawing and Printmaking Processes to Clay [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Are you a sketcher or printmaker uncertain how to incorporate clay into your classroom? Have you wondered how ceramic artists decorate forms with printed imagery? Do you want to learn creative strategies for decorating clay surfaces in the classroom? Learn practical ways to draw and print on clay!
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Sarah Horn

High School Art Teacher, Walton-Verona High School
I am an artist and an educator in Northern Kentucky! I've been teaching for 20 years and am currently at a small, independent school district just south of Cincinnati. I also am a professional artist! I converted my detached garage into a studio space where I run Sarah Horn Ceramics... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

12:00pm EDT

Eco-Printing [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Eco-printing is a technique where plants, leaves, and flowers leave their shapes, color, and marks on fabric or paper. Use plants and other botanical matter to create unique prints with this lesser-known form of printmaking and learn about possible applications to other content and art forms.
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Cayce Davenport

Teacher, ACHS - VPA
High school art educator in rural Ky. I teach by day and make by night.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

12:00pm EDT

Paper Quilt Collaged Portraits [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Become inspired to work in partnership with your local historical society to use photos to create paper-quilt-collaged portraits. You will also see how the works of contemporary fiber artist Bisa Butler can be used as inspiration for these paper portraits.
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Katie Smith-Johnson

Art teacher, Lakeside High School
Before I was an art teacher, I was a fashion designer. I believe that my background influences the way that I teach art and is one of the reasons I was drawn to Bisa Butler and her masterful use of fiber arts in her portrait quilts. I have a laidback teaching style and this lesson... Read More →
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Kristie York

Teacher, Lakeside school district
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

12:00pm EDT

Eastern Region Awards & Leader 2 Leader Part 1 (L2L 2)
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
You are invited to celebrate excellence in the Eastern Region! We will be honoring state and provincial art educators of the year, as well as recognizing Interest Group, regional, and national winners from the Eastern Region. This will be followed by our regional business meeting and Leader 2 Leader (L2L) meeting. This important time together for leaders will allow us to share crucial regional information, discuss progress on state and provincial action plans, and preview our upcoming work.
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Kristi Oliver

Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications
Kristi Oliver is currently the Professional Development Manager for Davis Publications, a company committed to helping art educators since 1901. She earned a PhD in Educational Studies from Lesley University where her research explored the perspectives of high school photography teachers... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

12:00pm EDT

Pacific Region Awards & Leader 2 Leader Part 1 (L2L 2)
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
You are invited to celebrate excellence in the Pacific Region! We will be honoring state and provincial art educators of the year, as well as recognizing Interest Group, regional, and national winners from the Pacific Region. This will be followed by our regional business meeting and Leader 2 Leader (L2L) meeting. We'll be sharing important information, discussing progress on state and provincial action plans, and then preview our coming work: developing strategic plans for Pacific Region associations.
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Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

12:00pm EDT

Southeastern Region Awards & Leader 2 Leader Part 1 (L2L 2)
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
You are invited to celebrate excellence in the Southeastern Region! We will be honoring state and provincial art educators of the year, as well as recognizing Interest Group, regional, and national winners from the Southeast! This will be followed by our regional business meeting and Leader 2 Leader meeting. We'll be sharing important information, discussing progress on state and provincial action plans, and then preview our coming work: developing strategic plans for the Southeastern Region Art Stars!
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Josh Drews!

NAEA Southeastern Vice-President, Spring Valley High School
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

12:00pm EDT

Studies in Art Education Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Annual business meeting for the editors and editorial board members of Studies in Art Education.
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

12:00pm EDT

Western Region Awards & Leader 2 Leader Part 1 (L2L 2)
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
You are invited to celebrate excellence in the Western Region! We will be honoring state and provincial art educators of the year, as well as recognizing Interest Group, regional, and national winners from the Western Region. This will be followed by our regional business meeting and Leader 2 Leader (L2L) meeting. This important time together for leaders will allow us to share crucial WR information, discuss progress on state and provincial action plans, and preview our coming work.
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Matt Young

NAEA Western Region Elect, Ohio Art Education Association
Visual Art Teacher, Pickerington Central High School, Grades 9-12 Matt Young is committed to student success inside of the classroom and out in the real world. With a 30 year career teaching Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Computer Graphics, and AP art. I also serve as the department... Read More →
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Carrie Barnett

WR Vice President
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

1:00pm EDT

Public Policy Arts Administration
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm EDT
Join us for the annual meeting of the Public Policy and Arts Administration Interest Group.
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Nina Unitas

Senior Program Officer, Arts Education, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:25pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

1:00pm EDT

Unlocking Digital Art With Chromebooks
Students have Chromebooks? Wondering how you can leverage web-based applications? Join this session to learn about free web-based tools that students can use to express their creativity.  
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1:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! 
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

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

1:00pm EDT

Artist Series: Kaviya Ravi
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kaviya Ravi is an artist, maker, designer and small business owner raised in Southern India. Everything she creates is “unapologetically colorful” and working with her hands brings her the greatest joy. Her motto is to “live a silly, simple life” and this philosophy is reflected in her art, designs, and interiors. Ravi shares glimpses of her colorful life on Instagram at kvyainc, and she also sells her colorful wares in her online store, KHROMOPHILIA. Most days you can find Ravi exploring the world with her partner and her pup or creating colorfully whimsical things in her home studio in Louisville, Kentucky. She was also a contestant on NBC’s Making It and her colorful home has been featured in design blogs and magazines. 
  
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Kaviya Ravi

Kaviya Ravi is an artist, maker, designer and small business owner raised in Southern India. Everything she creates is “unapologetically colorful” and working with her hands brings her the greatest joy. Her motto is to “live a silly, simple life” and this philosophy is reflected... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

1:00pm EDT

A Conceptual Framework for Sociohistorical Research on Disability and Race in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
This session introduces a conceptual framework for conducting research at the intersection of disability and race in art education. The session will summarize research on issues affecting racialized and disabled students in art education and suggest philosophical commitments and methodological approaches for research that advances social justice for multiply marginalized students.
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Jenna Gabriel

Doctoral Candidate, Virginia Commonwealth University
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

1:00pm EDT

Mindfulness of Process: Teaching Art as a Contemplative Practice
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Contemplative pedagogy enhances learning, offering an alternative way of knowing that cultivates awareness and enhances creativity. Learn approaches and experience practices for integrating contemplation in an art classroom to enhance focus, attention, awareness, emotional regulation, and creative expansion.
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Jane Dalton

Professor of Art Education, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Jane Dalton is a Professor of Art Education at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She earned her Ph.D. in Expressive Arts in Education, and an M.F.A in Textile Design and Weaving. Jane is also a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE). Creativity is at the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

1:00pm EDT

The Evolution and Revolution of Professional Development for the Art Educator as Artist
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Professional development for art teachers should go beyond learning techniques and sharing lesson plans. Come hear how a group of TAB teachers reimagined the model to provide an experience that nurtures the art teacher as artist. Based in nature, TABstock is centered on community building, choice, self-care, play, and rest.
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Clark Fralick, Clyde Gaw

Teacher, Southern Hancock Schools
Clark Fralick and Clyde Gaw have over 60 years experience teaching in K-12 art programs in Central Indiana. They are executive board members of the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) Network. They also do a professional development seminar at the Massachusetts College of Art and... Read More →
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Clark Fralick

Art Teacher, Southern Hancock School Corporation
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Julie Toole

K-8 art,GSA advisor, SEED facilitator, Baker Demonstration School
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Lisa M. Van Plew

Starlight Art Studio, Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Lisa Van Plew, M.A. Art Ed, is a 30 year veteran educator with a career spanning both public and private in-person and virtual teaching practice in Illinois, California, and Michigan. She has served with leadership for Teaching for Artistic Behavior since 2005, co-coordinates the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

1:00pm EDT

Elementary Visual Arts: Community Coffee Shop Exhibits
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
School and community relationships can be strengthened through exhibiting student artwork in a school's surrounding neighborhood. This session highlights a New York City elementary school that exhibits student artwork in a local coffee shop and offers insight into curating meaningful student exhibitions outside of the school building.
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Sarah Sanders

Elementary Visual Art Teacher, NYC Department of Education, Clemson University
I am an elementary visual art educator in New York City public schools and a PhD student in Clemson University's hyflex Teaching & Learning program. My research is in professional development and social emotional learning in arts education. 
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

1:00pm EDT

Early Childhood Art Education (ECAE) Interest Group Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
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Gigi Schroeder Yu

Assistant Professor, Art Education, Art Department, University of New Mexico
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

1:00pm EDT

Visual Arts Standards: Possibilities for Ecological Integration
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
How might visual arts standards support ecological art education? Learn about recent findings from a content analysis of U.S. national and state visual arts standards with implications for K-12 art education, including specific national standards that might be used to propel and justify ecological art pedagogies.
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Joy Bertling

Associate Professor of Art Education, University of Tennessee
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

1:00pm EDT

Podcasting in the Elementary Art Room
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
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!
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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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

1:00pm EDT

Bringing the World to a Rural High School: The Globally Strong Murals and Culture Fair
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore how an artist-in-residency program and state grant was used to create murals making global connections to the local community. This project culminated in a culture fair showcasing student voices as well as visual and performing arts from around the world!
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Elizabeth Barker

Teacher SECONDARY, Lebanon R-III
Elizabeth Bauer-Barker serves as Visual Art Department Chair and is in her 30th year at Lebanon High School in southwest Missouri. From 2019-2023, Elizabeth served on NAEA’s EDI Commission. She was the 2022 National Secondary Art Educator Award recipient and currently serves as... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

1:00pm EDT

Collaborating With First Nations Artists to Honor Indigenous Voices in the Art Classroom
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Art teacher educators collaborated with contemporary First Nations Artists to actively privilege Indigenous voices in the art curriculum. We'll guide participants in hearing and honoring First Nations artists' voices, as well as how to apply these valuable perspectives into teaching methods that are impactful on students' artmaking and lives.
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Lori Santos

Wichita State University
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

1:00pm EDT

The Secret to Autonomous Learning Is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion!
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Transform your students into autonomous learners by developing their voices in an environment of independent choice. Gather strategies for assessment based on critical thinking, experimentation, and play while increasing skill and technical ability, opening your classroom to equitable, diverse, and inclusive instruction that personalizes each experience to the individual student.
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Maria Knuckley Robinson

Director of Studio Art and Pre Art Therapy, Salem Academy and College
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

1:00pm EDT

Access in Community-Based Preservice Practicums: After-School Art Classes as Alternative to Saturday Art School
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
This presentation discusses after-school art programs as a preservice art educator practicum from two different universities. These programs create high-quality experiences of curriculum development and classroom management for preservice art educators and highly accessible community art education for children.
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

1:00pm EDT

Top 10 Lessons Learned About Teaching an Art Elementary Methods Course
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore 10 lessons and best practices gained from years of developing, collaborating, reflecting, refining, and teaching art education methods courses in high education. Attendees will be introduced to an engaging elementary methods course framework and contemporary curriculum ideas for preparing preservice art educators.
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Nicole Romanski

Assistant Professor, Kutztown University
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

1:00pm EDT

De-Centralizing Authority to Create Lasting, Positive Change in Your Artistic Community
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
If absolute power corrupts absolutely, let's decentralize the old paradigm and find new solutions by bringing more people to the table! This session proposes the use of committees to disrupt authority and decision-making power within organizations to lend a greater voice to educators, learners, stakeholders, participants, and community members.
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Jenna Harris

Education Director, YoloArts
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

1:00pm EDT

Queer Makerspaces: Creating Art-Centered, Technology-Driven Safe Spaces for Queer Youth and allies
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
We describe the creation, development, and impact of a unique art-based queer makerspace for self-identifying LGBTIQ youth and their allies offered in a highly conservative area. We address outreach, privacy, safety, curriculum, using Story Circles to build community, blending traditional art media with technology, coaching strategies, and best practices.
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Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

1:00pm EDT

NAEA Middle Level Medley II: Artmaking Roundtable
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
At this fast-paced session, a team of amazing middle-level art teachers share tried-and-true hands-on lessons for the middle school art room. Leave this session with a half dozen or more lessons to implement next week! Come enjoy a wild, artmaking, fun session!!
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Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

1:00pm EDT

Scratch, Dab, Layer: Printmaking for All Ages, Budgets, and Spaces
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
A fast-paced printmaking workshop open to all! Join art educators from large and small institutions who share their "greatest printmaking hits." See how these hands-on activities have been adapted for space, age, and abilities as you learn more about the exciting combinations of low-resource, high-impact interactive printing methods and media that are easily transferable.
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Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

1:00pm EDT

The Collective Reimagining of Art Education and Our Constant Struggle Toward Freedom
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore art education's transformative power to foster freedom, conversation, and empathy. By using Angela Davis's teachings, we will discuss decolonizing art curricula through culturally responsive, collaborative methods to offer strategies for enhancing student understanding, foster interconnectedness, and promote artmaking for social impact through justice-oriented art education practices.
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Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

1:00pm EDT

Unlocking Success: Insights From AP Art and Design Readers
In this session, Jennifer Griner and Tiffany Weser will provide valuable insights into the AP Art and Design portfolio-scoring process and share strategies for guiding students toward success. As experienced AP Readers, they have gained unique perspectives on what makes a portfolio stand out and common pitfalls to avoid.
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Tiffany Weser

Art Teacher, Columbia Virtual Academy
I am the art teacher at Columbia Virtual Academy.  Throughout my teaching career, I have been named Teacher of the Year for my school, and Top 5 Teacher of the Year for the county for 2010. I have been awarded the WJBF News 6 Golden Apple Award in 2010 and 2018.  For the Georgia... Read More →
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Jennifer Griner

Teacher, Hall County Schools
I love art advocacy! I love rescue animals! Teaching art is my passion!!GAEA District 2 Co-President (since 2019), GAEA Scholarship Chair (2023-2024), GAEA Business Rep (2017-2022), GAEA Conference Committee (2019, 2022, 2025)I will be presenting at the 2024 GAEA Conference:

1:00pm EDT

Confronting Bias Through Art Collaborations With Preschoolers
This participatory action research project seeks to understand how a community-based art collaboration might foster anti-bias attitudes for preschool students at a progressive preschool in the Midwest.
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1:00pm EDT

Cripping the Curriculum Through The Arts
This presentation explores an arts-based framework for educators to challenge ableist norms and reimagine inclusive classrooms using visual arts to foster equity, accessibility, and value for diverse student experiences.
Presenters
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Mikaela Bachmann, PhD

Director of Undergraduate Programs - Art Education, University of North Texas

1:00pm EDT

From Petals to Pollinators: How Integrating Arts in Garden-Based Learning Strengthens Students’ Connection to Nature
This overview illustrates the practical application of STEAM garden-based learning in the K–12 school setting and how engagement in the arts ultimately improves students’ attitudes towards nature.
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1:00pm EDT

Mentoring and Retaining Beginning Art Teachers Through Art Education ColLab
Learn how the Art Education ColLab supports and retains beginning visual art teachers through mentorship, leadership, and professional learning in this community of practice across universities.
Presenters
avatar for Kristin Vanderlip Taylor

Kristin Vanderlip Taylor

Associate Professor of Art Education, California State University, Northridge
Ask me about the CSU Art Ed ColLab, a mentoring community of practice for beginning visual art teachers in California
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Laurie Gatlin

Professor, California State University Long Beach
Maker Painter Semi-retired Still curious

1:00pm EDT

Reimagining Schools for the Future
Explore how preservice educators collaboratively constructed 3D renderings of “Dream School” designs from elementary students in Baltimore City to foster dialogue about the sustainable and equitable future of schools.

1:00pm EDT

The Artistic Container: An Explorative Arts Integration Model
Explore a multimodal engagement with poetry through arts integration for an immersive, dialogic experience of the arts (visual, performative, and textual) within the framework of time, space, and form.
Presenters
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Ruchi Pathak

Doctoral Student, The Ohio State University

1:00pm EDT

Urbana-Champaign by Night: Lifestyles as Art (Documentation, Dance, and Mapping)
This project documents and translates everyday student activities in Urbana-Champaign into art using photography and dance as methods of data collection, analysis, and performance to engage the community creatively.
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1:00pm EDT

Intersecting Realities: Media Arts as a Lens for Visual Arts Reflection
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore how media arts can reflect on and reinterpret visual arts. This session delves into innovative techniques, offering practical skills, creative inspiration, and critical perspectives. Engage with fellow artists and educators to enhance your practice and understanding of the evolving relationship between media arts and traditional visual art forms.
Presenters
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Selena Ward

Media Arts Supervisor, Prince George's County Public Schools
Things I am passionate about: 1. Helping students be creative and amplify their voices. .2. Working/Discussing/Sharing with other passionate educators 3. Media Arts, Arts Integration, Data for improvement
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

1:00pm EDT

Learning With Robots: Implications for Secondary Art Classrooms
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
How can we incorporate robotics into secondary art curricula? This presentation introduces the work of two contemporary artists, Patrick Tresset and Madeline Gannon, who use and cocreate with robots in their artistic and research practices. We'll share implications of their work for secondary art education practices.
Presenters
BS

Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

1:00pm EDT

Then and Now: Sensory Methodologies in Art Education: Methods and Practices for K-12
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
In this SRAE session, scholars share how their lived experiences inform their research, artistic, and teaching practices. The focus is on integrating sensory experiences into research and K-12 art education to enhance student engagement, creativity, and understanding, fostering a richer, more inclusive educational environment.
Presenters
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Ilayda Altuntas Nott

Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

1:00pm EDT

Leading From the Margins: BIPOC (any person of color) Art Leaders Thriving Over Surviving [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This session is open for People of Color ONLY, to serve as an empowering affinity and safe space for those in need support in their arts leadership. Resources and tools will be facilitated by the main presenters with community dialogue and healing artmaking throughout.
Presenters
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

1:30pm EDT

Advance Your Student’s  Creative Skills With Photoshop on the Web
Get introduced to the newest version of Photoshop, Photoshop on the web; learn tips and tricks; and help us build a version of Photoshop that’s easier to use and perfect for general education.

2:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session [INVITATION ONLY]
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! Please note this occurrence of the strategic vision listening session is by invitation only. 
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

2:00pm EDT

I Am Trying to Take Your Job: Building the AI Art Teacher
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Can artificial intelligence really replace an art teacher? See the results of an AI project designed with tools to perform the duties of an art educator. Learn more about the successes and limitations for AI in guiding critiques, managing a classroom, assessing student work, and much more.
Presenters
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Brad Olson

Assistant Professor, Art Education, Eastern Illinois University
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

2:00pm EDT

Coping With Stress: Collaborative Autoethnography of Asian Immigrant Female Academics in a Writing Group
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Grounded in collaborative autoethnography, explore how four Asian immigrant female art educators built a support community for coping with stress as minorities by facilitating a virtual writing group. Tips and suggestions for initiating a support community through a writing group will be discussed.
Presenters
BS

Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

2:00pm EDT

Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
The annual business meeting of CSAE will consist of reviewing board reports and discussing initiatives and goals for advancement of the CSAE mission. CSAE advocates for engagement, expression, and understanding of the spiritual in the visual arts and art education. This group seeks to advance pedagogy, research, scholarship, and artistic practices in diverse teaching and learning contexts as related to the spirit and the sacred through visual art. All CSAE and NAEA members are welcome to attend.
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Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

2:00pm EDT

Strategies for Cultivating Creativity in the Art Classroom
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Discover simple yet engaging strategies for helping students tap into their creativity and develop highly original art that is thoughtful and meaningful. Confront the challenge of students who create mundane and trite work. You will leave with fresh ideas to implement immediately that get students to go deeper.
Presenters
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Eric Scott

Art Teacher, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

2:00pm EDT

Creating an Activating Street Art Experience to Inspire Students and Cultivate Civic Responsibility in Their Communities
Do you want to create a thoughtful unit on street art and community revitalization? Learn how to create and personalize a unit that is embedded with meaning, creativity, field trips, and civic engagement. Pick and choose which gems to plug and play in your own 3-12 lesson.
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2:00pm EDT

Creative Collaging With Adobe Express
This session will share a variety of photo collage experiments using Adobe Express on Chromebooks or iPads. Methods for creating landscape collages, role model portraits, PSA poster designs, and album covers will be demonstrated and explored.
Presenters
avatar for Don Masse

Don Masse

visual and media arts teacher, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts
I have been an artist and educator in San Diego for the past 25 years. Oh my goodness😮 Longtime elementary art teacher, a couple years in admin, and back in the classroom teaching middle and high school level visual and media arts at an amazing magnet school. Go birds!

2:00pm EDT

Cultivating Anti-Ableist Classroom Spaces Through Art-Infused Gameplay
In this session, art educators will explore how to create alternate realities for the various intersecting identities of students, using Makey Makey devices and digital games. Participants will design alternative game controllers, fostering student-centered learning environments that emphasize anti-ableist practices, creativity, and inclusion in the art classroom.
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2:00pm EDT

Digital Gets Dirty: Hands On Image Transfer Techniques
Learn to make your own image transfer using alcohol hand sanitizer and handmade paper as well as set up digital images using the free software application, Photopea and Adobe Photoshop. Discover resources for developing an engaging unit for your classroom or even your own artistic practice.
Presenters
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Jeanne Bjork

Art Educator 9-12 grades, Pewaukee High School
I am a veteran educator with a wide range of experiences teaching children and adults in varied settings including schools, museums, colleges and professional development conferences. I am especially interested in helping my students envision their future. I love to travel, hike... Read More →

2:00pm EDT

Fusion of Technology and Ceramics: A Collaborative Mural Experience
Learn how Mayfield Middle School celebrated its centennial with a vibrant ceramic mural created by middle and elementary school students. Utilizing technology for stencils, digital portfolios, and video communication, this collaborative project showcased arts and technology through creativity that embodied the school district's pride. Participants can expect to receive a timeline, takeaways, and tutorials.
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2:00pm EDT

Getting Creative With Wixie!
This presentation will give educators a chance to learn about the amazing features of Wixie, a program that can be used to create digital student artwork and portfolios, while also allowing them to record themselves talking about their creations!
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2:00pm EDT

Laser Engraving in the Art Classroom
Interested in laser cutting? Try out the XTool F1 laser, a lower-cost laser cutter that can fit into any art classroom thanks to it's light-weight, small size, and portability. Create your own keychain on metal or wood and learn how to incorporate laser cutting into your classroom!
Presenters
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Sherri Kushner

Adobe Education Leader, Chute Middle School
Sherri has taught visual and media arts at the middle school level for 18 years. She currently teaches Media Arts at Chute Middle School in Evanston, IL. She is most passionate about using issue-based photography to empower student voices, fostering dialogue that raises awareness... Read More →

2:00pm EDT

Stop Motion Animation in the Elementary Classroom
Have you always been curious about stop motion animation and looking for ways to engage your students? Look no further! We will used iPads to create movies using a variety of objects. You will leave the session with a variety of ideas to implement in your elementary classroom!
Presenters
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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 →

2:00pm EDT

DSAE Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Business meeting open to the public for the Disability Studies in Arts Education Interest Group.
Presenters
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Alexandra Allen

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Buffalo State University
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

2:00pm EDT

Crafting Connections: Balancing Tech with Hands-On Artmaking Processes
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
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
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Shana Ryback

Lower School Art Teacher, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

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

2:00pm EDT

Whimsical Creativity: Crafting Art Inspired by Playful Picture Books and Artists
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
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.
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Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

2:00pm EDT

Alzheimer's and Elementary Learners: From Inspiration to Understanding Using Illustrations and Creativity
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Using the book Grandma, Don't Forget How Much I Love You as inspiration, participants will garner information and inspiration about the importance of using art as a tool to support young learners' understanding of Alzheimer's. Attendees will hear a panel discussion, engage in active reflection, and share connections.
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

2:00pm EDT

Cultivating Community With a School-Wide Food Systems Mural
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Discover how celebrating local food systems can benefit school-wide wellness through experiential learning farmer visits that led to the design and creation of a cafeteria mural. Inspired by a food service director's passion to facilitate a vibrant farm-to-school program, learn how your art program can promote school-wide wellness while cultivating community.
Presenters
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Melissa Hronkin

Art educator Teacher leader, Houghton Elementary School
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

2:00pm EDT

Putting the ACTION in Action Research: The CAN Approach
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore arts-based action research and how it can ignite collaborative learning in Professional Learning Communities in schools, museums, and beyond. Craft a "wondering" based on a challenge you're facing, view successful examples from Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Teacher Leaders, and connect with accountability partners to put learning into action.
Presenters
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Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

2:00pm EDT

Creative Digital Tools for Any Art Room
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Are you looking to integrate digital artmaking skills? Concerned about learning new programs and ensuring student access? Explore our web-based tools for 3D modeling, 8-bit animation, and graphic design; no installation, login, or cost required. Learn practical ways to incorporate digital art into your curriculum! All art teacher tested and student approved!
Presenters
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Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

2:00pm EDT

Harnessing the Power of Emotions and Artistic Expression With Inside Out in the Middle School Art Room
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Come find your joy! Explore the transformative potential of integrating emotional intelligence and artistic expression in middle school art education using Pixar's Inside Out as a thematic framework. This session delves into practical strategies and impactful approaches that foster students' emotional awareness and creativity through engaging art activities.
Presenters
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Joanna Angelopoulos

Middle School Visual Arts Educator, Winston Campus Middle School
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

2:00pm EDT

Rest Lab: A Pop-Up Experiment for Intentional Rest in a University Art Museum
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Rest Lab is an ongoing creative collaboration and intervention that challenges capitalistic ideas of productivity, urgency, and hustle culture. Since 2021, six unique versions of Rest Lab have existed in and outside of the art museum that ask: How can we better acknowledge everyone's need for rest?
Presenters
avatar for Kamila Glowacki

Kamila Glowacki

Assistant Curator of Community Engagement and Learning, Krannert Art Museum
Kamila Glowacki is a museum educator, musician, and multidisciplinary artist based in Champaign, Illinois. She is the Assistant Curator of Community Engagement and Learning at Krannert Art Museum, located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In 2023, Kamila was named the... Read More →
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Ishita Dharap

Education Coordinator, Krannert Art Museum
Ishita Dharap is an artist and art educator. Her cyclical teaching and art-making practice excavates personal and communal discomfort through a rigorous practice of reflection and play. Her work has manifested in drawing, collage, time-based media, performance, sculpture, and installation... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

2:00pm EDT

National Association of State Directors of Arts Education (NASDAE)
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This will be the annual face-to-face business meeting of the National Association of State Directors of Arts Education (NASDAE). It will cover relevant topics, and there will be an exchange of the roles of officers at the conclusion of the meeting.
Presenters
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Joyce Huser

Education Program Consultant - Fine Arts, KSDE
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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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Filly/Thoroughbred

2:00pm EDT

Radical Hospitality: Building Connections in the Classroom
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This presentation critically examines how teachers are responsible for maintaining healthy classroom environments that are socially and culturally sensitive. Together during this session, we will examine how you can find inspiration for classroom environment as well as creating a personal interactive zine for your classroom.
Presenters
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Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

2:00pm EDT

Nurturing Artist-Teacher Identities: Fostering Studio Practice in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore various artmaking modules developed by two art teacher educators who nurture studio practice with art education to foster the artist-teacher identity. We will examine the impact of these modules on educators' and students' teaching approaches, and how they challenge the perceptions of art teacher identity over time.
Presenters
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Andrea Allen

Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

2:00pm EDT

Bridging Cultures: Chinese Paper-Cutting for Cultural Integration and Exchange
This poster presentation showcases how art-based research-driven practices can be applied to facilitate collaboration, communication, and transformative learning. By merging traditional Chinese paper-cutting with Western themes inspired by Tucson’s landscapes, we foster innovation and creativity and promote cross-cultural understanding.
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2:00pm EDT

Critical Multicultural Art Education Through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL): Connecting Students in the U.S. and South Korea
This presentation shares 4 years of experience from a research project conducted using the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) method, detailing the process from building partnerships to implementing the curriculum.
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2:00pm EDT

From Family to Community: Art Education For Nüshu (Women’s Script)
The proposed paper utilizes case studies and historical research to examine the family-based and community-based art education of Nüshu (Women's Script), an ancient written language created by and for women.
Presenters

2:00pm EDT

Goal Setting to Improve Student Accountability, Achievement and Connection in the High School Art Room
Learn more about the use of goal setting in the art classroom to improve student achievement, teaching practical skills, and establishing a connection to school through student–teacher relationships.
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2:00pm EDT

Power of Public Art: Fostering Creativity and Social Responsibility
Integrating public art sparks societal change amplifies student voices, and fosters an inclusive, equitable creative community. Include civic arts engagement in your curriculum through practical strategies designed to inspire all!
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2:00pm EDT

Teaching Along a Talent Development Pathway Towards Self-Determination and Self-Assuredness
In this qualitative study, secondary teachers working with high-ability learners structured approaches to mediate psychosocial issues solidifying identity and a capacity for independent growth along a Talent Development pathway.
Presenters
avatar for Cappie Dobyns

Cappie Dobyns

Art & TAG Teacher, Ames Community School District
Greetings! I am a dedicated educator with a passion for talent development in visual arts. A proud graduate of Drake University, I have been shaping young minds for 34 years across Texas and Iowa. My recent opportunities to serve include leading the Arts Network of the National Association... Read More →

2:00pm EDT

Building Student Artists Through 1-Day Workshops
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Has the pacing of your class grown stale or too tightly project focused? Mix it up with 1-day workshop sessions to engage students and build artists. In this hands-on session, we will explore five strategies to build student confidence in artmaking from idea exploration to public exhibition.
Presenters
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Laura LaQuaglia

Supervisor, Learning Design & Visual Arts, Cobb County School District
Visual Arts K-12, Visual Arts PL, Arts Integration, STEAM, #cobbartrocks, #cobbartteacherscreate
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

2:00pm EDT

Elaborating the Narrative of a Personal, Meaningful Photograph With Collage, Assemblage, and Sculpture
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Creating a meaningful narrative with materials and techniques facilitates students using collections to express personal authentic stories and ideas. The process will engage learners, and the products will be as unique as each individual artist. Empower your students to learn about themselves and their world through their artmaking.
Presenters
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Linda Popp

Retired secondary art educator Narrative found object assemblage sculptor NAEA Distinguished Fellow MAEA Distinguished Fellow
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

2:00pm EDT

Hack Your Habit: Spark Daily Art Practice With Sketchbook Prompts
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Are you struggling to get your students in the habit of reaching for their sketchbooks? Join us as we dive into creative prompts to spark student passion and artistic exploration in visual journals. Leave with a pocket full of prompts to ignite student creativity and enhance artistic development!
Presenters
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Susan Silva

Fairfax County Public Schools/GMU
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

2:00pm EDT

Teaching Native American Skateboards
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore how Native American expressions are represented on skateboards to expand Native American representations beyond traditional arts and crafts. This session uncovers the history, culture, and identity embedded in Native American skateboard graphics while discussing teaching methods and providing examples of Native American visual culture for curriculum development.
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

2:00pm EDT

Creating Arts Integration Opportunities When You Have No Available Units: A Mobile Innovation
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Does your school system have schools without art units? Join us as we walk through a hands-on arts integration innovation using a school bus as a mobile classroom. Find out how you can create a similar program on a small budget and advocate in a big way for arts education.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

2:00pm EDT

Lifelong Learning Interest Group Networking and Business Meeting and Awards
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
This meeting will serve as a networking event, business meeting, and the presentation of two awards for the Lifelong Learning Interest Group. All NAEA members interested in any aspect of lifelong learning are welcome.
Presenters
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Andrea Elliott

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Converse University
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Pamela Harris Lawton

Florence Gaskins Harper Endowed Chair in Art Education, Maryland Institute College of Art
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

2:00pm EDT

SRAE Chairperson's Salon: Graduate Student Research Lightning Talks
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
This year's Chairperson's Salon, a standing, permanent session of SRAE, will consist of graduate student lightning talks, which are short presentations that allow many speakers to share a variety of topics and ideas. Join us in supporting and learning about master's and doctoral research projects! This session consists of 3-minute research lightning talks by current graduate students. Graduate students, advisors, scholars, and art educators are encouraged to attend!
Presenters
avatar for Ilayda Altuntas Nott

Ilayda Altuntas Nott

Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

2:30pm EDT

LGBTQ+ Membership and Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:50pm EDT
This meeting is designed for all LGBTQ+ Interest group members, prospective members, and allies interested in learning and supporting their LGBTQ+ Students and staff.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

2:30pm EDT

ED&I Commission Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Every year, the ED&I Commission holds a business meeting at the NAEA Convention. These meetings are intended to share and reflect on the events of the conference and begin planning for the next year of Commission work. Business meetings provide an opportunity for all voices to be heard.
Presenters
avatar for Anna Pilhoefer

Anna Pilhoefer

Director, Equity and Multilingual Learner Services, Santa Barbara Unified
Friday March 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

3:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! 
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

3:00pm EDT

CSAE Un-Business Meeting: Awaken and Connect the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Join CSAE presenters for hands-on artmaking engagements and exercises designed to awaken and connect the mind, body, and spirit. Learn about how CSAE creates a professional community that is united in illuminating the spiritual in art education and art practice. CSAE defines spiritual as matters related to the spirit or soul including investigating the mysteries of life and beyond, self-realization, consciousness, rituals, well-being, and contemplative practices. All are welcome to attend.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

3:00pm EDT

CLOSED: NAHS Council Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
The National Council of the National Art Honor Society studies NAHS/NJAHS issues and makes recommendations to NAEA regarding program policies and procedures.
Presenters
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Paula Liz

Youth and Preservice Program Manager, NAEA
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

3:00pm EDT

What New Art Teachers Need to Know: Tackling Your First Years With Confidence
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Are you a preservice or new art teacher? Set the stage on Day 1. Confidently manage the classroom, implement engaging instructional strategies, master a scaffolded curriculum, integrate effective assessment, and excel in evaluations. Even experienced teachers will find valuable insights to enhance their practice.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

3:00pm EDT

The Future of Art Education and Career Discussion Hosted by Wacom and Adobe
Come for a lively discussion about how technology is transforming art education and career preparation in your classroom. Do you have any concerns or challenges? Are there any new curriculum demands you have to meet? We’ll have breakouts and group discussions facilitated by the Wacom and Adobe team members who are seeking opportunities to better support you in your everyday teaching.

3:00pm EDT

Procreate Footwear Sketching Tutorial on an iPad
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This workshop teaches art educators how to use Procreate on an iPad for precise footwear sketching. Learn essential techniques like brush control, layering, shading, and texture application to create realistic renderings. These skills can be applied across various creative projects, bringing digital sketching into the classroom.
Presenters
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Aric Armon

Chair of Youth Programming, Pensole Lewis College
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Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

3:00pm EDT

USSEA Awards Celebration
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Edwin Ziegfeld Award, Marantz Fellows Award, Service Award, USSEA Award for Excellence in PK-12 Art Education, and USSEA Award for Outstanding Student Project/Thesis. The USSEA Edwin Ziegfeld Awards and others celebrate international and national scholarship and national service. Join this celebration of awards and accomplishment with your colleagues and applaud their outstanding achievements.
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

3:00pm EDT

Current Research and Pedagogical Approaches on Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts and Culture
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
In this interactive forum, panelists will share their research studies and conceptual approaches to researching and teaching Asian and Asian American and Pacific Islander arts and culture, followed by open discussions.
Presenters
KH

Kevin Hsieh

Professor, Georgia State Univeristy
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

3:00pm EDT

CSTAE Annual Town Hall Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Join us for an exciting discussion on concepts, issues, and policies impacting art education now and recognizing CSTAE award winners.
Presenters
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Eunkyung Hwang

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

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

3:00pm EDT

Artful Learning Communities: Leaders Share their Journey from Isolation to Inspiration
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Join a panel discussion with four leaders from the same arts-based Professional Learning Community (PLC) and hear how they gained inspiration through collaboration. Learn how PLCs support rural, high school, dual-language, and Title 1 art teachers, and discover ways to create or expand professional growth opportunities in your setting.
Presenters
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Gayle Nicholls-Ali

Facilitator, Photography & Digital Communication, Arts Media & Entertainment Institute
Passionate about arts education and career pathways, I am a photographer, creative writer and arts educator. I am a Connected Arts Network (CAN) Teacher Leader and CTE AME Ambassador actively supporting arts educators through professional learning communities, curriculum development... Read More →
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Rachael Harrison

Visual Arts Director, El Sol Academy
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Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA
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Melissa Hronkin

Art educator Teacher leader, Houghton Elementary School
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Ann Ossey

Art Educator, Wauconda High School
Connected Arts Networks Teacher Leader
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

3:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Considering Embodied Care: Refusing Academic Injuries Through Collaborative Autobiographical Art Performance CANCELLED
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
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Learn more about a duo-autobiographical art performance about the presenters’ physical and psychological injuries sustained in higher education, which will serve as an invitation for the audience to create their own art narratives. These collaborative exchanges will promote relational acts of care and solidarity to challenge the neoliberal, ableist academic culture.

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Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

3:00pm EDT

All Children Are Foreigners: Challenging Myths and Misconceptions in Early Childhood Art
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
"Your image of the child is where teaching begins," according to Loris Malaguzzi. What myths or misconceptions about young children impede sensitive, authentic, culturally responsive art teaching? How can we look and listen to our youngest students in ways that honor their ways of knowing and being? Five panelists respond.
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

3:00pm EDT

Let’s Talk About "IT": Challenges and Opportunities for Sustaining ED&I Work in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Participants join presenters in dialogue about the critical findings of NAEA's Cultural Competency Program and related ED&I efforts. Our goal is to build a purpose-driven session of relevant content impacting art educational practices today. How do ED&I aims impact your professional practice and persistence in the art education field?
Presenters
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Flavia Bastos

Distinguished Research Professor and Provost Fellow, University of Cincinnati
I am a creative educator who leverages art's potential to promote dialogue and civic engagement.
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Karen McGarry

Associate Professor, College for Creative Studies
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

3:00pm EDT

Coping With Toxic Stress Using Restorative Art Practices
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Discover how creative arts practices can help mitigate toxic stress in the learning environment, and gain resources for implementing restorative art practices. Learn how to make meaningful connections for our students and ourselves and restore meaningful connections through the arts. Gain evidence-based strategies that can be utilized in any setting for restorative art practices.
Presenters
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Beverley Johns

Presenter, ABC
Bev Johns worked in the public schools with students with significant behavioral challenges for more than 30 years. She also served as a professional fellow at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. She is the author or co-author of 23 books in the field of special education... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

3:00pm EDT

Diverse Art Education Histories: LGBTQ+ Stories of Resilience, Resistance, Rebellion, and Revelry
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Learn about LGBTQ+ identifying artist-educators throughout art education history. Discuss strategies for developing a curriculum that supports the LGBTQ+ community, students, and artists. Hear about the founding of the LGBTQ+ Interest Group and Big Gay Church.
Presenters
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Mindi Rhoades

The Ohio State University
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Erin J. Hoppe

PhD Student & Barnett Fellow, The Ohio State University
I'm writing my dissertation on the embodied experience of arts administration, its affects, and the spaces between bodies, policies, and practices. I am using an a/r/tographic methodology for co-meaning making - what does your arts admin work smell like? What object embodies your... Read More →
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Courtnie N. Wolfgang

Associate Professor, Rhode Island School of Design
https://www.risd.edu/academics/teaching-learning-art-design/faculty/courtnie-wolfgang Courtnie Wolfgang’s research and practice focus on the intersections of poststructural, feminist and queer theories with critical and radical pedagogies in and through art and design. Since the... Read More →
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Pamela Harris Lawton

Florence Gaskins Harper Endowed Chair in Art Education, Maryland Institute College of Art
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

3:00pm EDT

Honoring the History of African American Presence in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
In this session, we honor the contributions of pioneering African American educators, artists, and activists who have shaped the field of art education in K-12 and higher education. Scholars of African American history in art education remind us that all histories count, and they are equally relevant to the field of art education.
Presenters
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Indira Bailey

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Claflin University
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

3:00pm EDT

Making Sense of Data: Tools for Navigating Interviews and Timelines in Toward Meaningful Narratives
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Interviews are a critical part of historical research. Firsthand accounts as primary sources can be incredibly powerful, especially when the data collected has been verified and triangulated through work with timelines. Discover tools for aggregating, coding, sorting, and generally making sense of the overwhelming data interviews can provide.
Presenters
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Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

3:00pm EDT

Subversive Art Practices as Inspiration for Art Education and Its History
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Subversive art practices break down barriers and refine our understanding in ways traditional methods cannot provide. Our presentation will offer attendees a historical survey of diverse artists who engage in subversive art practices. We will share inspiration for curriculum development and writing contemporary art education histories.
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

3:00pm EDT

Exploring Ethics of Care as a Lens for Manifesting Relational Learning for Art Education Practitioners
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Explore how ethics of care (EoC) manifest in your practice through an interactive session emphasizing assumptions, relationality, and leadership. Engage in reflective small-group dialogues and collaborative creations. Learn art strategies and cultural pedagogies to cultivate communities of EoC practitioners, fostering knowledge production and reciprocity in a supportive, community-centered environment.
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

3:00pm EDT

Playful Learning: Designing and Redesigning Art Gallery Board Games
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Help redesign a classic game and explore how board games can add a new dimension to your classroom or art museum's gallery facilitation. We invite attendees to join a conversation about alternative, ludic museum and art education strategies that bring a fun and critical focus to the museum experience.
Presenters
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Ashley Williams

Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, Gadsden Arts Center & Museum; Ph.D. Candidate at Florida State University
Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, Gadsden Arts Center & Museum; Ph.D. Candidate at Florida State University
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Audrey Jacobs

Graduate assistant, Florida State University
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Dianna S. Bradley

Special Collections & Archives Metadata Supervisor, Florida State University Libraries
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

3:00pm EDT

Overcoming the Challenges of Distance: Art Teacher Education for Rural and Remote Areas
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Preparing art teachers to teach in rural and remote areas presents various challenges, such as teacher recruitment and retention, teaching across ages and grade levels, and building reciprocal relationships with local communities. The panelists will discuss these issues while moderating interactive dialogue among all attendees for feedback and insights.
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

3:00pm EDT

Present Here!
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
This session is an opportunity to present at the national level to your peers. The hard work and dedication of the Preservice members is celebrated by allowing them the chance to share and learn with each other. Accepting: 10- 7 minute presentations. https://forms.gle/tCavCYrx2hxkjQMY8
Presenters
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Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

3:00pm EDT

Research Commission: Art, Wellness, and Flourishing
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Explore approaches to wellness through shared experiences of research and learn how to use the arts for the transformation of well-being and health care to enable flourishing.
Presenters
LH

Linda Hoeptner-Poling

Kent
2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter
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Jane Dalton

Professor of Art Education, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Jane Dalton is a Professor of Art Education at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She earned her Ph.D. in Expressive Arts in Education, and an M.F.A in Textile Design and Weaving. Jane is also a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE). Creativity is at the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

3:00pm EDT

Research Kitchen
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
The Research Kitchen explores things researchers need to know but that are rarely revealed. Grapple with what really happens between data collection and findings. This interactive, hands-on demonstration with researchers currently working in the field will provide a guided experience with a variety of data appetizers for all levels!
Presenters
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Amanda Galbraith

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Tennessee
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

3:00pm EDT

Tell Your Story! Documenting the Impact of Education Legislation on Art Teachers in the South
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Learn about the efforts to document how K-12 art teachers in the South are sustaining their practices amid the impacts of education legislation. We invite you to share your experiences, strategies of resistance, and persistence in interactive small-group discussions, and help us build a coalition for change.
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Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

3:00pm EDT

Chat and Create: A Secondary Meetup
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Join NAEA Secondary leaders and other Secondary art educators to make art together and talk about any current issues. What questions do you have about NAEA leadership, programming, and offerings? Which supports best help you? How can NAEA provide resources you need? Do you want help with curriculum? Do you want to make connections? Come join your Secondary Division peers.
Presenters
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Cathy Heller

Coordinator of Fine Arts, Peach County School District, GA
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Linda W. Kieling, M.Ed.

Art Educator/NAEA Secondary Director, Adrienne C Nelson High School
I live outside of Portland, OR and I am in my 35th year of teaching. We have 5 kids, 4 grandchildren and a Shiba Inu named Miku. I am passionate about family, friends, art and travel.
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Robin Brewer

NAEA Secondary Division Director-Elect, Garnet Valley High School
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Gayle Trueblood

Past President, Secondary WR Representative and EDI State Liaison to NAEA, OAEA
Sculpture/Ceramics, Jewelry, Wearable Arts, Art Club and Yearbook Advisor from Lima, Ohio. I’ve been teaching for 26 years at Shawnee High School. Currently serving as the Past President of the Ohio Art Education Association and EDI liaison to NAEA.
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

3:00pm EDT

Guerrilla Girls Workshop: Aestheticize Your Activism With The Guerrilla Girls  [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Make activist art with the Guerrilla Girls! Work directly with these iconic anonymous artist activists to learn the principles and methods behind their projects and collaborate with participants to create and present your own artful campaign. Get informed and inspired to take your cause(s) beyond this workshop to make aesthetic change in the world! Don’t miss this experience!
Presenters
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Guerrilla Girls

The Guerrilla Girls’ motto: Do one thing. If it works, do another. If it doesn’t, do another anyway. Keep chipping away!The Guerrilla Girls are anonymous artist activists who use disruptive headlines, outrageous visuals and surprising statistics to expose gender and ethnic bias and corruption in art, film, politics and pop culture. They work to undermine the idea of a mainstream narrative by revealing the understory... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

3:00pm EDT

All of the Fun, None of the Fuss: Playful Computational Thinking in PreK-12 Classrooms [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Play with materials to create an object, and with ideas to create a "code" to replicate it! Learn how to incorporate unplugged computational-thinking activities in your art teaching.
Presenters
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Marta Cabral

Associate Professor, City University of New York (CUNY)
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

3:00pm EDT

Stitched Finger Labyrinths: Mindful Meanderings in Mixed Media [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Are you interested in mindfulness in the classroom and bringing a fresh idea into your art curriculum? Learn about the finger labyrinth project incorporating a Zentangle-inspired technique paired with stitchery! Step away from the hustle and bustle of Convention to create a lovely small-scale project with soothing and satisfying processes.
Presenters
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Amy Broady

Teaching Artist, Pen & Path
I began my career as a professional art educator in 1995. I currently teach K-5 Visual Art at the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School. I am happy to be a Certified Zentangle Teacher and a Veriditas-trained Labyrinth Facilitator. I am also a Regional Representative for The... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

3:00pm EDT

The Art of Motif Making [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
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
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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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

3:00pm EDT

Craftivism as Community Practice [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
During this workshop, participants will learn about historical and contemporary works of craftivism and ways craft methods have been used individually and collectively to communicate personal and global stories, from politics to social or environmental issues, family histories, or community narratives. Participants will then create their own community quilt square.
Presenters
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Kristin Vanderlip Taylor

Associate Professor of Art Education, California State University, Northridge
Ask me about the CSU Art Ed ColLab, a mentoring community of practice for beginning visual art teachers in California
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

3:00pm EDT

It Starts With One: Outsider Art as a Springboard for Collaborative Design [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
This joyful celebration of collaboration, culture, and creativity is a cross-curricular adventure in traditional and nontraditional materials. Inspired by iconic outsider art and artists, including Cheval's Palais Idéal, Rodia's Watts Towers, and Leedskalnin's Coral Castle, participants work together creating two- and three-dimensional artworks to take and use in their classrooms.
Presenters
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Patricia Phillips

Art teacher-turned librarian, Ms. Phillips has a Master’s degree in Art Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. In her art teacher life, she previously served in the roles of her school’s Fine Arts Director and Teacher of the Year. Keeping connected to the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

3:00pm EDT

A New Twist (or Stitch!): Mixed-Media Collage [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover a new twist (or stitch!) to mixed-media collage. K-12 educators will gain an introduction to basic collage techniques by combining found materials with stitching and embellishment using a surprising variety of media, scaffolded for every age division. All necessary materials provided to create a unique stretched canvas piece.
Presenters
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Dr. Lisa Spence

Art Teacher, Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy, Cherokee County School District
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

3:00pm EDT

Creativity Unboxed: Exploring Art, Science, and Engineering With Zimoun-Inspired Sculptures [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Join our workshop for a vibrant STEAM lesson inspired by Swiss artist Zimoun. Delve into circuitry and sound science to craft captivating and unique sound sculptures. Leave empowered to integrate art, science, and engineering seamlessly into your classroom. Don't miss this unique hands-on opportunity!
Presenters
JD

Jolanda Dranchak

curriculum Integrator
AB

Andrew Berg

Technology Facilitator
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

3:00pm EDT

Thomas Danbo-Inspired Giant Troll Sculptures for the Classroom [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Join me to create miniature Giants/Trolls sculptures! Inspired by Thomas Danbo's work, this lesson includes three of his Giants/Trolls, which can be found within a 35-minute drive from Louisville. You will leave with a hands-on project, as well as digital and physical copies of this unit of study. Adaptable for all levels!
Presenters
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Miranda Meeks

Art and Theatre Teacher, Caldwell County High School
🎨 🎭Art & Theatre Preps: Drawing/Painting, Survey of the Visual & Performing Arts, Independent Art, Visual Art, Sculpture 👩🏻‍🏫 Professional Boards & Committees: KyAEA Board Member (Advocacy and YAM Coordinator), KDE Visual and Performing Arts State Standards Review... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

3:00pm EDT

Turning Trash Into Treasure With Gelli Plates [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Can things that are discarded or overlooked become amazing? Can that help build a positive and creative classroom community? Come learn the basics of Gelli plate techniques and some resourceful ways to create visual interest using stunning textures. Next, wrap it all up with some classroom community-building activities.
Presenters
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Matthew Grundler

Middle School 6-8 grade Art, Plano Independent School District
I am on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artguy76.bsky.social
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Samuel Peck

Artist - Researcher- Teacher, Independent Scholar
Samuel H. Peck is an artist, researcher, and art educator originally from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 16 years of art teaching experience at the K-12 and university levels. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Rhode Island and his Master ny of Studio... Read More →
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David Modler

Professor of Art, Journal Fodder Junkies and tet[R]ad
David R. Modler is a maker/scholar/educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Art Education from Towson State University, and taught art on the k-12 level for fifteen years. David has since earned a Master of Fine... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

3:00pm EDT

Cosplay in the Classroom: Using Sculpture Techniques to Bring Superheroes to Life [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Cosplay has become a huge artistic industry. But few classrooms have capitalized on its popularity. Join a nationally awarded cosplayer and art teacher as we discuss cosplay techniques and create work using thermoplastics and EVA foam. Attendees will leave the workshop with a leather-like foam pouch and sculpted Worbla feather.
Presenters
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Brian Harmon

Campbell County High School
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

3:00pm EDT

Gelli Arts Printing in the Classroom Setting [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Play with the many methods from simple to complicated in this printmaking process. Experiment with recycled and found objects, textural items from nature, and layering and photo transfers and deliver your new confidence to your K-12 classrooms. Lesson plans provided!
Presenters
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

3:00pm EDT

Nature's Blueprint: K-12 Eco-Friendly Cyanotype Techniques [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
This session explores cyanotype techniques that integrate environmental education with art by using natural materials and sustainable practices. Learn practical skills and creative strategies to engage K-12 students in art projects promoting environmental stewardship, including adapting with UV lights on cloudy days.
Presenters
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Natalie Jones

VP of Creative Education, Brookgreen Gardens
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

3:00pm EDT

Side-by-Side Inclusion Style! Create a Painting, Collage, or Mixed Media From Student Inspiration! [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover the ins and outs of creating a side-by-side show using the artwork of students with disabilities and an art teacher or artist work. You will receive a photo of student work, a 12-by-12-inch canvas, acrylic paint, and mixed media to create your piece!
Presenters
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Kim Soule

2025 LOUISVILLE NAEA CONFERENCE CO-CORDINATOR, ARTS FOR ALL KENTUCKY , ROSTER ARTIST
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

3:00pm EDT

CFAE Awards Ceremony
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Recipients of CFAE Awards (Kathy Connors Teaching Award, Carrie Nordlund preK-12 Feminist Pedagogy Award, Maryl Fletcher DeJong Service Award, Mary J. Rouse Award, and June King McFee Award) are introduced by their nominators. Each recipient shares a personal narrative that reflects their transformative teaching, research, and public engagements.
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

3:00pm EDT

Invited Studies in Art Education Lecture
The annual Invited Studies in Art Education Lecture will be presented by Bob Sweeny, The Bend Before the Break: Postdigital Art and Art Education.

4:00pm EDT

NAEA Strategic Vision Listening Session [INVITATION ONLY]
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
The landscape of art education is constantly evolving, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Join Lord Cultural Resources at the NAEA National Convention for a dynamic and interactive 45-minute working session focused on shaping the future of NAEA itself. This isn't just a listening session––we'll collaboratively explore the NAEA Strategic Pillars, examining how NAEA can best support members. This is your chance to directly influence the direction of NAEA! Please note this occurrence of the strategic vision listening session is by invitation only. 
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

4:00pm EDT

Developing Potential and Talent in Art (DPTA) Education
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
By providing and expanding opportunities to grow along developmental and career pathways, all learners, including those with potential for advanced performance, can gain art education according to their needs. We are a growing group envisioning our collective potential and are excited to invite you to join us at a Convention Connection event.
Presenters
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Cappie Dobyns

Art & TAG Teacher, Ames Community School District
Greetings! I am a dedicated educator with a passion for talent development in visual arts. A proud graduate of Drake University, I have been shaping young minds for 34 years across Texas and Iowa. My recent opportunities to serve include leading the Arts Network of the National Association... Read More →
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Jennifer Fisher

Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Filly/Thoroughbred

4:00pm EDT

Distinguished Fellows Forum, Oral Histories Initiative: Let’s Talk!
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Oral history is a field of study and a method of gathering, preserving, and interpreting the voices and memories of people, communities, and participants in art education. This session will provide information about the Distinguished Fellows Oral Histories Initiative and information about how NAEA members may participate in this project.
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Robert Sabol

Associate Head of the Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, Purdue University, Purdue University
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

4:00pm EDT

National Art Education Foundation Featured Grantee Projects
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
This panel session features two NAEF grantees sharing their NAEF-funded grant projects. NAEF selects the two presenters to be featured based upon a review of all NAEF grantee final reports submitted in summer 2024. This session provides an opportunity to learn about the projects undertaken by NAEA members through the NAEF Grants Program, including action research by classroom practitioners and members conducting more formal research studies.
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Frank Juárez

Juárez brings over two decades of art education and arts management experience organizing local and regional art exhibitions, and community art events. He presents on art education at the state and national level, supports artists through grant programs, and offers professional development... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

4:00pm EDT

Chinese Landscape Painting as Portraiture
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
The National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) invites all NAEA members to learn from expert Chinese art historian Daniel Greenberg. In this lecture participants will consider the tradition of landscape painting from the 10th through 19th centuries to demonstrate how representations of mountains, trees, and water can be used to interpret the social, religious, and political beliefs of the artists who created them. This presentation is of special interest to teachers of AP Art History and others teaching about the Chinese tradition of landscape painting. 
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

4:00pm EDT

Choice Art Educators Interest Group Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
The Choice-Art Educators Interest Group will be hosting our annual business meeting, where we introduce our leadership team, discuss our mission, look for advice about what to offer during our summer share, and honor our Educators of the Year. Everyone is welcome to join, learn more about Choice-Art Educators, and participate in our discussions.
Presenters
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Brooke Brei

Choice Art Ed Co-President Elect, Ponder High School
I'm an artist, maker, and choice-focused art educator.
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Mandy DeWitt

Co-President of Choice Art Educators, past President of South Dakota Art Educators, 7-12 and Photography Teacher in a Rural school for 25 years.
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

4:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Disability Justice
Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
This space is for those who personally identify as a disabled person, as a person with nonnormative bodymind, as D/deaf, Neurodivergent/Neuroatypical, Mad, Autistic, Blind, Chronically ill or in Chronic pain, Crip, Kip, a Spoonie, etc. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies).
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

4:30pm EDT

Seeing the Other: Interactive Art Exhibition, Curriculum, and Pedagogy
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Seeing The Other is an art exhibition that demonstrates how DEI is a critical part of any art program. This exhibition is currently in a major museum in this city and features 150 portraits and video interviews with people across 29 countries sharing stories of their spiritual journeys.
Presenters
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Gina Alicea

Director, Corvus Gallery, University of Chicago
I’ve been teaching art for 28yrs and curating exhibits for 40 yrs. I have an MFA, M Ed, and Rev degrees.
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

4:30pm EDT

Tent as Art Studio: Exploring Transnational Feminist Art Storytelling
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Delve into the concept of the tent as a studio and explore its potential as a space for personal growth, transformation, and political activism. Come experience a transnational tent and learn how tent activism can be a powerful tool for self-exploration and reflection on both cultural and personal identity.
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Pin-Hsuan Tseng

Penn State
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

4:30pm EDT

Systems Thinking for Social Change: Implementing Systems Thinking in the Arts Classroom
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
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.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

4:30pm EDT

Pedagogy and Curriculum Development Toward Equity and Access for Neurodivergent-Identifying University Art Students
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Examine the results of a 2-year research study that sought to gain a greater understanding of artistic practices and processes of neurodivergent-identifying students in university art programs. The results will identify the development of strategies of diversity, equity, and accessibility in arts pedagogy and curriculum.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

4:30pm EDT

He Can HEAL: 50 Positive Male Role Models for Our Students
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
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.
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Jonathan Juravich

2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

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
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.
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Xoe Fiss

Director of Youth and Family Programs, Milwaukee Art Museum
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

4:30pm EDT

Chambers of Art and Wonder: A Teaching Project on Decontextualizing Artifacts and Crafting New Narratives
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This presentation examines the development of students' creative abilities in an undergraduate art studio. Through creating pseudo-chambers of art and wonder, students recontextualize artworks and artifacts, generating narratives on social issues. The project emphasizes the importance of decontextualization in understanding artifact meaning and explores its role in teacher education.
Presenters
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Maria Letsiou

Assistant Professor of Visual Arts education, Department of Early Childhood Education, The School of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Thessaly, Volos, Gr
The visual artist Maria Letsiou is an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Education in the Department of Early Childhood Education at the University of Thessaly. During his tenure (from 2011 to 2023) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, he taught undergraduate and postgraduate... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

4:30pm EDT

Cultural Dialogue Within Curatorial Practices: Integrating Critical Pedagogy in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This session is an exploration of Freire's critical pedagogy within curatorial practices in art education, focusing on enhancing critical engagement and fostering culturally sensitive curation.
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Somi Lee

Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
I am a Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education. My research focuses on public pedagogy, equity, and social justice. Let’s talk about collaborative art projects, inclusive curation, and innovative approaches to learning in community spaces.
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

4:30pm EDT

What Art History Offers AI: Fostering Ethical Tech Development Through Humanities Insights
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the integration of generative AI in art history education, focusing on its transformative potential and ethical implications. This presentation explores AI image-generation tools by examining their impact on teaching methodologies and highlighting the importance of inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in AI development.
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Brittany Myburgh

Assistant Professor, Jackson State University
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

4:30pm EDT

Interpreting the Works Progress Administration's Art Caravan Program as a Form of Community Engagement
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
The Art Caravan program of the Works Progress Administration set up art exhibitions and participatory programming in towns using an army ambulance. This session will examine this overlooked program's history while focusing on community engagement as precursors to art museum and community art education practices today.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

4:30pm EDT

Souvenirs of Greece: A Multigenerational Travel Study
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This presentation relays the art travel study experiences of five alumni of various ages, along with 20 undergraduate art students, as they explored multiple museums and archeological sites in Athens and other areas of northern Greece.
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Andrea Elliott

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Converse University
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

4:30pm EDT

Behind the Black Box: Unveiling Racial Bias in AI-Generated Imagery
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
The landscape of visual culture is increasingly entangled with images created by both humans and nonhuman machines, including AI. This presentation demonstrates a critical content analysis of AI-generated images as a way to reveal and challenge hidden assumptions and biases around race in society.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

4:30pm EDT

Creative Sustainability: Transforming Recycled Materials Into Art With Students
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the creative potential of recycled materials to emphasize environmental sustainability. Learn innovative techniques for incorporating cost-effective resources into art projects and teach your students the value of reusing materials to enhance their artistic expression.
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Holly Bess Kincaid

VAEA Past President, Middle School Art Educator
Holly Bess Kincaid is an experienced and passionate art educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, currently inspiring middle school students in West Virginia. She is the past president of the Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA) and currently serves as the Youth Art... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

4:30pm EDT

AI Empowering Teacher Prep: Enhancing Lesson Planning and Classroom Success for New Art Educators
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Discover how AI tools can transform teacher preparation to ensure preservice art educators are well-prepared for the classroom by providing them with personalized guidance, real-time feedback, and best practices for lesson planning and student teaching.
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Yadi Liu

Assistant Professor, China Academy of Art
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

4:30pm EDT

Ethical Guidelines for Artistic Research: Navigating the IRB Process
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Join us as we guide artists and educators through navigating the IRB process for artistic research to balance creative expression with ethical compliance. Participants will gain practical strategies to handle complex ethical considerations, ensuring their research meets rigorous standards while maintaining artistic integrity.
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

4:30pm EDT

Art Studio Investigations: Artmaking as Research
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Explore the link between artmaking and research by focusing on student-driven curricula for AP Art and Design and AP Research courses. Using student work as a guide, you will discover methods to empower students to apply inquiry skills to novel situations to enhance understanding and creativity in studio instruction.
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Peter Edwards

Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

4:30pm EDT

Photography Teacher Turned Her CAR Into a Camera Obscura! Come See It! Don't Miss This!
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
After successfully building and using camera obscuras in a high school photography class, one teacher had an innovative idea of turning a CAR into a camera obscura. Learn more about this historic composition tool AND get inside one! Don't miss this!
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Amanda Tutor

Instruction, Bartlett City Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

4:30pm EDT

Mugg'n It Up: A Creative Art Intervention With Therapeutic Potential
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Learn how university students in a special topics class with a research component created hand-built, wheel-thrown mugs as a creative art intervention with therapeutic potential. Mixed-methods data revealed statistical significance in mood improvement and stress reduction, suggesting the benefits of art and health for personal wellness.
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Susan Whiteland

Professor Art Education, Arkansas State University
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

4:30pm EDT

Reimagining Research: Art-Based Scholarly Expression
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Focused on a creative exploration of radical research and publication practices in art education, learn more about innovative methodologies aimed at evolving scholarly expression and challenging traditional academic norms.
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Ava Maken Ali

PhD student, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ava Maken Ali's research explores creative explosion and the expression of rage as an angry woman, as well as the role of animals in this expression. She engages with both traditional art forms, such as drawing, installation, video, fashion, and performance, and non-traditional practices... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

4:30pm EDT

Banksy's Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem: Complicated Conversations on Palestine and the Wall
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
This presentation addresses the implications of Banksy's site-specific artwork, the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, which contains artwork by Banksy throughout the lobby, galleries of contemporary Palestinian art, and a museum on the Separation Wall. We'll share curriculum resources and the presenter's photos, which were taken on-site.
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Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

4:30pm EDT

Supervision and Administration Division Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
Join leaders of the Supervision and Administration Division for our annual business meeting. We will share reflections from the year and goals for next year. We will celebrate Division awardees, as we also get to know one another and our unique roles.
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

5:00pm EDT

A Holistic Exploration of Choice-Based (Art) Education Across TAB, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
This dissertation research explores the core idea of "choice" in choice-based art education by comparing Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and TAB approaches. It reveals what "choice" means and how it manifests similarly and differently in these three educational models.
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Ke Xiao

PhD Candidate, Virginia Commonwealth University
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

5:00pm EDT

Crip Time Travels: Neurodivergent Student Temporality in Higher Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
"Crip time" is a fluid term that articulates how disabled people experience time. This inquiry explores the various manifestations in the temporality of neurodivergence and will take form as a crip time travel endeavor to recount personal experiences of temporality from a neurodivergent university art student.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

5:00pm EDT

DIY Bookmaking: Engaging Projects for Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
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.
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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

5:00pm EDT

OUR Adidas: Inspiring Young Writers and Artists With Run-DMC
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
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!
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

5:00pm EDT

Using Podcasts to Engage and Collaborate With Elementary Students Across States
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
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.
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Daniel Bryant

Art Education, Dorchester School District Two
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Laura McMullen

Visual Arts Educator, Kilgour School, Cincinnati Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

5:00pm EDT

Reimaging Portfolio Reviews: Steps Toward Facilitating Inclusive Portfolio Reviews
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Geared toward high school art educators who are guiding students as they assemble their portfolios for college admission and scholarship review, this workshop offers an insider's view of the initiatives in higher education that are centered on hosting inclusive portfolio reviews. Sample portfolios and assessment tools will be shown.
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Sioban Lombardi

Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

5:00pm EDT

The Power of Creative Insubordination in Elementary Art Teacher Education
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
As art teachers, we are creatives who can overcome the challenges ahead by nurturing learning spaces of bravery and belonging. In this session you will learn techniques through the experiences of an art in STEAM teacher educator for enacting and teaching creative insubordination to ensure your students thrive.
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Kristen Schaffer

Assistant Professor, Mount Royal University
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

5:00pm EDT

Weaving Connections; Developing a Whole School Weaving in Response to the Creation and Installation of Our First Nations Welcome Pole
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
In response to the Welcome Pole created in our school, learn how the design of a large-scale weaving involved the entire high school community. Explore how this project followed respectful protocol while creating a space for meaningful reflection and connection to Indigenous art and culture, organized to this scale.
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Nicole Porter

President of the BCATA and Visual Art Teacher, Fleetwood Park Secondary
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

5:00pm EDT

How Five Contemporary Artists Are Modernizing Materials and Methods to Elevate Textiles Into Fine Art
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Learn about five contemporary textile artists who use innovative materials, digital technology, mixed media, and experimentation in their textile designs to explore social and cultural themes relevant to their lives and communities. Come away with resources, artist information, and lessons for integrating textile-based art activities into the K-12 curriculum provided.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

5:00pm EDT

Walking to Enlightenment: Field Notes From the Himalayas
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Discover a newly published book that examines postmodern methodologies for the art educator, including the spiritual dimensions of art and education. The book also serves as a field guide to meaningful artistic inquiry and exploration within critical issues in the field including ecology, social activism, and remote teaching.
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

5:00pm EDT

Augusta Savage and Selma Burke: Relating Women Artists-Educators of The 20th Century
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Explore a relational analysis of Augusta Savage and Selma Burke centered on the thrust of Black arts education in 20th-century New York. See how these two Black women artist-educators used their sculptural practice to assert and challenge ideals of the New Negro Movement (the Harlem Renaissance), which aligned artivism with pedagogy.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

5:00pm EDT

Ethical Integration of AI as an Artist Assistant in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Explore the transformative role of AI as an artist assistant and how it can be ethically integrated into art education. Educators will learn how to responsibly utilize AI, stay updated on advancements, and gain insights into the benefits of using AI for creativity. We will also address the ethical and philosophical implications of AI to ensure culturally sensitive practices.
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

5:00pm EDT

Animation for All Classrooms: Students as Storytellers!
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Have you ever wanted to teach ANIMATION in your classroom? Join us for one of the most engaging and exciting lessons you can bring to your art studio! This entry-level and beyond workshop will include an introduction of methods in digital animation, hands-on training, and unit development!
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

5:00pm EDT

Human-Centered Design: Engaging with Design Thinking
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This workshop will use investigative design thinking to solve a design problem. Participants will collaboratively work through the design thinking process, build an understanding of user needs, brainstorm multiple options, and test new ideas before creating a design solution. Lesson plan ideas and design career knowledge will be shared.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

5:00pm EDT

Becoming an Art Concept-Building Coach: Replacing Lectures With Cooperative Team Learning and Guided-Inquiry Activities
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Immerse yourself in a process-oriented guided-inquiry learning (POGIL) experience. Explore how guided-inquiry activities can replace your concept lectures. Experience how team structures can support student sense making, communication, and community building. Assess whether this pedagogy might improve your own Grade 6 through 12 students' mastery of foundational art concepts.
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avatar for Mare Sullivan

Mare Sullivan

Curriculum writing, teacher workshops, Consultant, retired teacher
- Co-author of "Elements of Art: A Guided Inquiry" cooperative team learning, inquiry-based activities.  - Named the 2013 Washington State Secondary Science Teacher of the Year- Past Steering Committee Member of The POGIL Project, Lancaster PA, focusing on process-oriented guided-inquiry... Read More →
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Tammy Ashworth

Teacher, CVUSD
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

5:00pm EDT

Museums and Universities Collaborating to Increase Participation in Reciprocal Programs
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
How can museum educators collaborating with higher education professors work to build new learning opportunities that are both content knowledge building and fun? The Cincinnati Art Museum and Mount St. Joseph University have been working together to build stronger art educators in art history and art expression.
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Samantha Gaier

Museum Division Chair, Cincinnati
2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

5:00pm EDT

Five Meaningful Lesson Ideas to Introduce Your Students to Arts-Based Data Visualization
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
This session will provide a starting point for getting your students excited about arts-based data visualizations. Explore five arts-based data visualization lesson ideas that explore work by contemporary artists, encourage meaningful artmaking, connect with interdisciplinary content, and invite students to learn more about their communities.
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Amanda Galbraith

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Tennessee
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

5:00pm EDT

Decolonizing Arts Engagement
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
The goal for this presentation is to highlight in a practical sense how people are considering decolonizing practices in their classrooms, artwork, community spaces, and more. Presenters will engage audience members to consider what decolonization is and could be, or to work together to formulate more questions.
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Amanda Alexander

Chair & Professor, Department of Art, Miami University
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

5:00pm EDT

Cultivating Creativity in the Natural Classroom: An Art Educator's Journey as a National Park Fellow
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Embark on a transformative journey! Integrate science, art, and environmental stewardship into your curriculum. Discover how immersive experiences, collaborative learning, and creative strategies fostered a love for nature in my students. Leave empowered to cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

5:00pm EDT

Transforming Student Ideation Into Art: Exploring Mind Mapping in AP Studio
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Every year, AP Studio students begin with enthusiasm and ambitious ideas, then face the sobering reality: "I've run out of ideas!" Sound familiar? Through the application of mind-mapping techniques and approaches, your students can conquer their fear of ideation and see mind maps as works of art in themselves.
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Martha Anne Kuntz

Art Educator, Notre Dame High School
I am the Visual and Performing Arts department chair at Notre Dame High School in Belmont, California. I teach AP Studio, AP Art History, and Sculpture, as well as a new Fiber Arts Course. I am also an AP Studio Art & Design mentor.
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

5:00pm EDT

Visual Literacy: The Gestalt Principles of Design and the Meaning-Making Brain
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Discover painting processes that link the five design principles of gestalt directly into brain function and meta-understanding. This presentation serves as a response to the cultural need for visual literacy that studio art practices can address, and consequently teach, for successful student outcomes.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

5:00pm EDT

Perspectives on Radical Disability Inclusion in Art Education: Dos, Don'ts, and "DON'T FREAKING EVER"s!
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Three presenters will share diverse perspectives on creating anti-ableist arts learning spaces, sharing stories and best practices for preservice and K-12 teachers. Presenters include a neurodivergent chronically ill preservice art educator, an able-bodied preservice elementary art educator, and an able-bodied professor and former K-12 digital and traditional arts educator.
Presenters
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Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

5:00pm EDT

Community Partnerships to Help Drive PLCs
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Discover how community partnerships enrich visual arts education by integrating local culture and expertise. Learn innovative strategies for curriculum development, enhancing student engagement, and promoting cultural competence. Ideal for educators seeking practical insights on fostering respectful, authentic, and impactful art education through community collaboration.
Presenters
avatar for Natalie Roig-McKnight

Natalie Roig-McKnight

Fine Arts Specialists, Montgomery Public Schools
Natalie Roig-McKnight is a dedicated fine arts educator and leader with extensive experience in arts instruction, curriculum development, and educational leadership. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design, an MA in Art Education, and advanced degrees in Instructional Leadership from the... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

5:00pm EDT

Asian Art and Culture Interest Group General Business Meeting
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
The AACIG general business meeting welcomes all art educators who are interested in Asian art and culture. We will discuss AACIG research and pedagogical initiatives and projects, as well as future opportunities to engage all members with Asian art and culture.
Presenters
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →
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Kevin Hsieh

Professor, Georgia State Univeristy
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

5:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Asian American
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
These sessions are for individuals who identify as Asian American. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). Participants will network and build relationships with each other. Asian and Pacific Islander refers specifically to individuals of Asian descent, including, but not limited to East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islanders. This also encompasses individuals of mixed race that hold Asian identities.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

5:00pm EDT

School for Art Leaders: Beyond the Bridge
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Step back into the creative energy of the SAL experience with this inspiring gathering of alumni and emerging leaders. Connect with fellow visionaries, share stories from your journey, and gain fresh insights during our interactive Super Session. Whether you're here to reconnect, learn, or spark new collaborations, this event promises a blend of inspiration, networking, and the vibrant spirit of the SAL community.
Presenters
avatar for Laura Grundler

Laura Grundler

Director of Learning and Program Development, NAEA
NAEA LEARNING and Programs, Visual and Media Arts Admin, Advocate, Podcaster (K12ArtChat) Pronouns- She/Her
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

5:00pm EDT

Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session 2
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
The NAEA Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session 2 brings together researchers and educators who wish to offer their ideas, interests, and topical issues, especially related to research, in lively, open discussions with NAEA Distinguished Fellows who have decades of expertise and experience to share, advise, and mentor.
Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

5:30pm EDT

Sketching for Ideation
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Spark joy in your art students by showing them how to brainstorm unique and meaningful art ideas in their sketchbook. In this session, each participant will craft a handmade sketchbook and fill it with mixed-media art processes. This will include drawing, painting, collage, printing, and of course writing.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

5:30pm EDT

Empowering the Future: Exploring Posthumanism Through Virtual Reality Public Art Projects
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
By showcasing a VR sculpture public art project by 11th-grade learners, see how students used local environmental knowledge to create virtual characters resonating with SDG goals for an eco-friendly future in virtual public spaces. The project fosters cultural respect, ecological awareness, inclusivity, equity, sustainability, and immersive educational experiences.
Presenters
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Pei-Jung Tsai

PhD student, UBC Art education
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

5:30pm EDT

Art Illuminated: Lighting Up Elementary Creativity With Paper Circuits
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
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
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Felicia Clause

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

5:30pm EDT

Quilt Index, Black Diaspora Quilt History Project: Documenting and Sharing Black Quilt Legacies
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
This presentation will share the history and scope of the Quilt Index (QI) Black Diaspora Quilt History Project (BDQHP), an NEH-funded initiative. This presentation will document a BDQHP overview and identify free learning resources available to researchers, educators, and artists about Black quiltmakers on the QI website (www.quiltindex.org).
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

5:30pm EDT

Bridging Generations Speed-Dating Style: Conversations Between Early Career Art Educators and Retired Art Educators
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Come and join us for a "speed-dating-style conversation between early career teachers and veteran retired art educators who are also longtime NAEA members. Come socialize; ask questions; and get some much-needed help, advice, suggestions, and assistance in your art room. We're here, and we care!
Presenters
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Debi West

Retired Art Educator / Owner Consultant / Graduate Instructor / Part-time Art Educator at SPMA cause why not!, WESTpectations Educational Consulting and AOEU and Sea Pines Montessori Academy
I’m a passionate, seasoned art educator…I firmly believe that #togetherweARTbetter and the ultimate winners will always be our kiddos!
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

5:30pm EDT

8-Bit Pixel Art Animation: Making it Move
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Do you want to bring digital animation into your K-12 classroom? In this hands-on workshop, come create simple 8-bit animations using the web-based application Piskel. Learn the basics of animation, creating frames and layers, and how to display digital work. All attendees will receive resources for immediate use in the classroom.
Presenters
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Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

5:30pm EDT

CANCELLED - Unlock the Future With Immersive Technologies in Art Education: AR, VR, AI, and Beyond - CANCELLED
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
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Immersive technologies such as AR, VR, and AI have transformed how we interact with the digital world. The presenter will highlight and showcase the potential and applications of these technologies for enhancing learning experiences and discuss challenges and limitations in K-12 education. Best practices and future applications are addressed.

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Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

5:30pm EDT

Conversations With Colleagues: Welcome to Preservice! Tips, Guides, and Resources for Student Members
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Join us during this time to create and connect. We want to hear from you about what is working in your studies, student chapters, and create a space for us to connect and collaborate on artmaking and tips for future success. There will be time devoted to sharing the goals of the Preservice Division and its role in NAEA’s structure. A special emphasis will also be placed on discussing responses, feedback, suggestions, and other concerns from within the Preservice Division.
Presenters
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Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

5:30pm EDT

Healing Through Learning: Integrating Art Education Into Health Care
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
This presentation presents approaches to inform and highlight preservice teachers' abilities to develop and teach art education lessons involving health care partnerships at local urban children's hospitals. It aims to create and inspire conversations across specializations, interests, and curiosities.
Presenters
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Sarah Camp-Wheeler

Art Studio Activities Coordinator, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
I am an art educator currently serving the patients and families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. I create art with ages ranging from toddlers to grandparents! I previously taught adults through a community-based arts program, early childhood... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

5:30pm EDT

Strategies for Avoiding Overwhelm as an Early Career Art Teacher
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
As an early career teacher, do you occasionally feel overwhelmed? Teaching art is multifaceted and navigating it all can be a challenge. This session is for early career teachers and will offer usable strategies for refining your teaching and finding work-life fit. Come ready to collaborate and discuss!
Presenters
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Amber Arnold

Fine Arts Instructional Coach, Gwinnett County Public Schools
I'm a former Visual Arts educator & now "hybrid educator" working with K-12 Fine Arts educators as a Fine Arts Instructional Coach. I'm passionate about life-long learning through collaboration and building community.
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

5:30pm EDT

Supporting Mental Health: Embracing Contemporary Art-Based Practices in Teacher Preparation
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Investigate the psychological and emotional components of students' mental health through contemporary art-based approaches. Hear discussion on pedagogical strategies and teaching practices for effectively instructing different student demographics. Participants will explore contemporary artists who address mental health issues and learn how to support students' cognitive needs.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

5:30pm EDT

Optimizing Creative Agency and Scaffolding for Success: A Backward-Designed Curricular Framework for AP Studio Art
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Learn how two AP Studio Art teachers have designed a choice-based, backward-designed AP Studio Art curriculum to optimize student-driven inquiry, creativity, and skill development, resulting in consistently high scores and success on the AP Studio Art Exam.
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Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

5:30pm EDT

Tying Art Journal Assignments to Google Arts and Culture and Standards
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Discover 30 sketchbook prompts kids will actually look forward to! They tie to specific standards; create a weekly formative assessment; and dive deep into design, careers, research, culture, and personal design preferences while pushing students to sketch with more detail and written notes. REAL art and no more social media copies!
Presenters
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Nicole Plymesser Nelson

High School Art teacher Hampton Dumont CAL, Iowa
Nicole Plymesser Nelson has lived all over the U.S and now lives in Clear Lake, Iowa.  Nicole has been teaching art since 1997:  preschool to adults, public schools to private lessons and homeschooling, small groups in stores and large groups at conferences. She now teaches high... Read More →
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

5:30pm EDT

Experiences With Graduate-Level Research: A Conversation With Past Eisner Doctoral Research Award Winners
Are you a graduate student engaged in art education research? Are you interested in learning about graduate-level research? Attend this session to hear past Eisner Doctoral Research Award winners and nominees speak about their experiences of being graduate students and conducting research. Additional topics may include job searches and postgraduation research trajectories.
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Cala Coats

Associate Professor, Arizona State University
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Sarah Travis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

5:30pm EDT

The Intersectionality of Critical Identities in Art Education
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
It is a rare occasion when we as artists and educators get the opportunity to read so many powerful stories written by our colleagues. This session discusses one of the more powerful books to use in the classroom to provide first-person experiences that influence diverse contemporary pedagogy and curriculum development.
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

5:30pm EDT

5:30pm EDT

The Future of Media Arts! NAEA25 Convening
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Do you teach media arts courses? Are you interested in learning more about the National Association for Media Arts Education? Are you looking for other media arts teachers here at NAEA? Have you been looking for professional development specifically for media arts teachers? Join us for a special Future of Media Arts Convening at the 2025 NAEA National Convention! Everyone is invited! Whether your interests lie in visual or media arts or everything in between—photo, video, sound, animation, graphics, social media, interactive and virtual design, and beyond—join us as we collaborate to learn, discuss, and exchange ideas on the future of media arts education!
Agenda:
Introductions/Sharing
Inform on Media Arts Education’s history, current status, and future potential.
Discussions to address questions and challenges at local, state, and national levels.
Networking time to meet and connect with other educators for peer support and continued professional learning interests.
Presenters
avatar for Barbara Liedahl

Barbara Liedahl

Director, BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC
Barbara Liedahl of BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC specializes in Educational Consulting, Professional Development, and Makerspace Support. She is a Professional Development Provider for Infosys Foundation USA’s Online Pathfinders Summer Institute, where she facilitates her “Space Suits... Read More →
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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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IV
 
Saturday, March 22
 

7:00am EDT

Mindful Morning Yoga With CSAE
Saturday March 22, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Presenters
avatar for Andrea McDonough

Andrea McDonough

Chair of Faculty Development | Instructor, AOEU | Lycoming College
K-12 Curriculum | Creative Mindfulness | Graduate Studies | SEL | CAN | PAEA | Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education (CSAE)
Saturday March 22, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Bluegrass I/II

7:00am EDT

7:00am EDT

NAEA25 Quiet Room
Saturday March 22, 2025 7:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Saturday March 22, 2025 7:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L021

7:00am EDT

8:00am EDT

Children's Drawing as Ecocultural Identity
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:25am EDT
This session presents an arts-based education research study of children's drawing(s) as an interrelated sociocultural and ecological phenomenon connected to the emergence of ecocultural identity and learning to inhabit place. Highlighting the challenges of ostensibly ecocentric education for children, this study offers critical insight on pedagogical practices.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:25am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

8:00am EDT

The Future of Photoshop: Making It Accessible for More Classrooms and Advancing Creative Skills
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Come learn how the Photoshop team is making it more accessible across more devices with Photoshop on the web. Discover how Adobe protects users’ privacy, utilizes AI in the classroom, and addresses trust and safety concerns. Check out the new features of live coediting for the first time in Photoshop—real-time collaboration perfect for classrooms and student-outcome-focused content! 
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

8:00am EDT

Pixel Perfect: Five Ways to Dive Into Digital Design
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Have no fear... digital design is here! Technology is a fantastic motivator for our students and a vital part of our art and design curriculum. In this fast-paced presentation, two middle-level design educators will share five
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avatar for Janine Campbell

Janine Campbell

Since graduating from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, I have been interested in engaging students with new and innovative practices in the classroom. Over the past 21 years, I have used my classroom as a touchstone for what is... Read More →
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Jane Montero

Art and Design Educator
I teach 5th and 6th grade Art & Design in Michigan and currently serve as the President of the Michigan Art Education Association!
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

8:00am EDT

CANCELLED Enhancing Special Education Art Education: A Framework for Inclusive Expression CANCELLED
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
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Gain valuable insights and learn practical strategies to create an inclusive, empowering art education environment for special education students while referencing IEPs and Behavior Plans. By incorporating these principles into their teaching practices, educators will contribute to their students' growth, development, and artistic expression.

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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

8:00am EDT

Coffee and Conversations With Art in Special Education (ASE)
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Join us over morning refreshments and learn more about the Art in Special Education Interest Group. Meet fellow educators passionate about integrating art into special education. Share best practices, learn from each other, and connect with our vibrant community. We can't wait to see you there!
Presenters
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Mikaela Bachmann, PhD

Director of Undergraduate Programs - Art Education, University of North Texas
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

8:00am EDT

Asian Art and Culture Interest Group Executive Board Meeting
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
In this meeting, the Board will discuss policies and procedures for AACIG operations and share past successes and future plans to enhance AACIG’s missions in promoting Asian art and culture. AACIG members and nonmembers are welcome.
Presenters
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Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Kevin Hsieh

Professor, Georgia State Univeristy
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

8:00am EDT

Lanterns and Language: A Cross-Disciplinary Celebration of Lunar New Year
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore hands-on lantern-making techniques and strategies for integrating culture, language, and art education. Gain practical ideas for planning a spectacular Lunar New Year festival to enhance students' cultural understanding and collaboration skills, and leave with a goodie bag of planning materials, sample supplies, and mini-lanterns.
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Brickner

Michelle Brickner

Visual Arts Teacher, Cleveland School of the Arts, Cleveland Metropolitan School Disstrict
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

8:00am EDT

Draw an Elephant With Your Eyes Closed: TASK as Creative Play AND Assessment
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Oliver Herring's TASK party is not only a form of creative play but can also be a practical and effective tool for curriculum assessment in art education. Come party with us as we explore a new framework for assessing the creative process.
Presenters
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Dr. Stephanie Baer

Associate Dean, Southeast Community College
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

8:00am EDT

Unleashing Creativity: Visual Journals as Catalysts for Dynamic Pedagogical Practices
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Discover how visual journaling can transform your students' art education experiences by fostering creativity, cultural responsiveness, and independent thinking. Join our expert panel that spans preK-12 and higher education for practical strategies, student exemplars, and interactive discussions to enhance your teaching and ignite students' artistic voices.
Presenters
avatar for Samuel Peck

Samuel Peck

Artist - Researcher- Teacher, Independent Scholar
Samuel H. Peck is an artist, researcher, and art educator originally from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 16 years of art teaching experience at the K-12 and university levels. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Rhode Island and his Master ny of Studio... Read More →
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David Modler

Professor of Art, Journal Fodder Junkies and tet[R]ad
David R. Modler is a maker/scholar/educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Art Education from Towson State University, and taught art on the k-12 level for fifteen years. David has since earned a Master of Fine... Read More →
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Michael Dodson

Teacher, Woodburn School District
avatar for Eric Scott

Eric Scott

Art Teacher, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
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Michael Bell

Supervisor of Fine Arts, QACPS
Michael Bell is a nationally renowned artist, TED speaker, award-winning arts educator, and visual journaling pioneer. As the 2024 NAEA National Supervisor of the Year, he has transformed Queen Anne’s County Public Schools as Fine Arts Supervisor, establishing NAHS Chapters, K-12... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

8:00am EDT

Distinguished Fellows Forum, Archives Initiative: Leaving Your Legacy, Constructing an Art Education Archive
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This session will share information about the Distinguished Fellows Archive Initiative and provide opportunities to collaborate and share best practices for creating archives. Attendees will have opportunities to contribute to the development of a template to guide and refine the construction of their own personal archives.
Presenters
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Robert Sabol

Associate Head of the Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, Purdue University, Purdue University
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

8:00am EDT

Building Bricks for Digital Photography
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Have you ever been curious about how you can use, purchase, and fund building bricks in your art room? I was too! Let me share an engaging STEAM lesson using pixel bricks (small, round building bricks) and photography to inspire your future lessons!
Presenters
avatar for Tammie Clark

Tammie Clark

Elementary Art Educator, Decatur City Schools
Hello!! My name is Tammie. I’ve taught elementary art for 24 years on a cart, in a trailer, from a closet and in a classroom and I still love my job! It’s my second career-  I was a visual merchandiser for 10 years. I’m an Army brat who lives in North Alabama and am the 3x... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

8:00am EDT

Empowering Young Voices: Creating Activist Art in Elementary Classrooms
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn how elementary students express ideas of justice through their artwork and discover strategies for empowering student voice and choice in creating activist art. You will also learn how to navigate potential challenges within your school community and leave inspired to foster critical dialogue and creativity in your classroom.
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

8:00am EDT

Establishing a Maker Mindset With Arts-Based STEAM
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Investigate the inner workings of an active K-6 STEAM program designed by an art teacher. Help students build 21st-century skills and shape mindsets with design thinking, project-based learning, and STEAM. Learn how to introduce animation, robotics, design, and engineering on a budget. Gain a variety of single-session lessons and projects.
Presenters
avatar for Meredith Cosier

Meredith Cosier

K-6 STEAM Specialist, Art Invention Lab
Experienced art educator who built a vibrant 3 school STEAM programs from scratch. Ask me about animation, 3D modeling, PBL, and art+tech for any grade, but I am especially strong in K-6.
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

8:00am EDT

First-Day Collaborative Murals to Start Your Year Off Right!
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Whole-school collaborative mural projects kick off each school year with my 850 students. These projects introduce my classroom rules and procedures, tie into a yearlong message, create community buy-in, and spread happiness as we enter a new year. Most importantly, we create on our 1st day! Lesson plans included!
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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

8:00am EDT

Lettering for Literacy: Ideas for Incorporating Typography Into Your Elementary Art Curriculum
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Gain ideas for incorporating language arts concepts into your curriculum. Discuss why and how lettering and writing have a role to play in your visual arts curriculum. This presentation includes over a dozen elementary projects that can be adapted and expanded for middle school, high school, and adult students.
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Heidi Wineland

Heidi How
I post instructional videos on YouTube as Heidi How.
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

8:00am EDT

Ridiculous History: Fun Facts to Draw Students Into Your Lessons
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Spark student curiosity with fun facts and strange stories to provide an entry point for deeper learning. Look beyond the arrangement of elements and see art as a reflection of real people's lived experiences. Connect the past with practice as 10 fascinating stories are paired with lesson ideas and supportive resources.
Presenters
avatar for Kyle Wood

Kyle Wood

Highlands Elementary/Naperville Dist 203
I have been teaching k-5 Art since 2007. I am always looking for new methods, projects, ideas to try in my classroom. I also like to nerd out on art history. I started some podcasts, Who ARTed and Art Smart, a few years ago and I have been happy to find some success since they were... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

8:00am EDT

Dress to Express: A Cultural Framework for Using Dress and Adornment in the Arts Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Dress to Express creates an authentic context for learning through culture. From sartorial autobiography and self-portraits to inquiry-based explorations of aesthetics, visual communication strategies, and cultural coding, how we dress proves a compelling platform that enhances culturally responsive arts pedagogy. Expect engagement and creative collaboration.
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Rathje

Lisa Rathje

Executive Director, Local Learning
avatar for Paddy Bowman

Paddy Bowman

Founding Director, Local Learning
As a folklorist, I'm interested in local art, culture, sense of place, and informal learning, and connecting them to formal teaching and learning. How do you connect community in your practice?
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

8:00am EDT

Engage Secondary Immigrant Learners in Deconstructing Racial Hierarchy and Enhancing Identity Construction
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn about three approaches used to guide secondary immigrant learners in finding sense of belonging through self and cultural identity explorations. Students' works will be discussed within these three pedagogical approaches: Buffington and Waldner's critical response cycle, Acuff and Kraehe's countervisual strategies, and Shin et al.'s S-R-C strategies.
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Kevin Hsieh

Professor, Georgia State Univeristy
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

8:00am EDT

Let the Art Do the Talking: Fostering Antiracist Discussions With Elementary School Students
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
No one has ever been too young to talk about race, only too afraid. Through examining the daily biases that permeate our lives and the impact of our own racial identities, we will explore how to go beyond Visual Thinking Strategies to lead students to talk to YOU about race.
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

8:00am EDT

Trauma-Informed Art Education: Ethics of Care in the Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn more about the impact of trauma on students' cognitive, social, and physical development, and how trauma-informed art education adopts and integrates multimodal art forms to help students feel empowered, self-actualize, heal, process, and form meaningful connections with their peers and teachers through art.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

8:00am EDT

From Cute to Creative: Documenting Infant and Toddler Explorations, Relationships, and Innate Sense of Wonder
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Young children's art shifts adult perspectives from celebrating children as objects to recognizing art as transformative, enjoyable processes that enhance human development. Participants will engage with a university case study, identify benefits of embedding child-centered art in early childhood settings, and be empowered to share insights with families and caregivers.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

8:00am EDT

Generating New Conversations for Educators Through Arts Research
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Authors in a newly published edited volume featuring a collection of practice-based research projects discuss their artistic explorations and research, illuminating how art education practices enrich and generate transformative approaches to art making, teaching, writing, and thinking.
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

8:00am EDT

Resilience in Art Education: Embracing Vulnerability for Innovative Artistic Practices
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Discover how discussing personal challenges within a group of PhD students and a professor enhanced innovative practices in creative research and teaching of arts. We center the question: How does sharing personal experiences in narrative storytelling inspire new ideas and methods?
Presenters
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Somi Lee

Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
I am a Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education. My research focuses on public pedagogy, equity, and social justice. Let’s talk about collaborative art projects, inclusive curation, and innovative approaches to learning in community spaces.
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Ava Maken Ali

PhD student, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ava Maken Ali's research explores creative explosion and the expression of rage as an angry woman, as well as the role of animals in this expression. She engages with both traditional art forms, such as drawing, installation, video, fashion, and performance, and non-traditional practices... Read More →
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Natalie F Smith

PhD candidate, Art Education, UIUC, Adjunct Lecturer in New Media, UNCG, The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG)
Book Designer, Typographer, PhD Candidate in Art Education (UIUC), Graphic Design Educator (MFA, Graphic Design, UIUC, 2020)
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

8:00am EDT

Championing Art Learning for All Students Through the Arts Education Data Project
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Experience what the Arts Education Data Project can do for you! Explore state-level data dashboards and data reporting systems. Learn more about the need for access to art education and how to interpret trends and gaps to become empowered with the knowledge for driving passionate advocacy for influencing policy and celebrating the documented value of art education.
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O David Deitz

Fine Arts Education Consultant, Pennsylvania Department of Education
SEADAE Representative from Pennsylvania
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Cody Talarico

Arts Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education
Cody Talarico, is a musician and supporter of arts education. Cody taught music in the Bellevue (NE) Public Schools and is currently serving Nebraska as the Arts Education Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Education where he leads and supports visual arts, media arts, dance... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

8:00am EDT

From Art Teacher to EdD/PhD: The Ins and Outs of Getting a Doctorate
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Why would art educators need or want a doctorate? In this session, we will discuss PhD and EdD options along with leadership and research skills for uncovering career opportunities. Discover why art educators pursue advanced degrees and how they enhance teaching and professional growth and engage with a panel of doctorate holders for insights and advice.
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Elizabeth Stuart

Prince George's County
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Jeff Broome

Professor, Director of PhD Program, Florida State University
Jeff Broome is a professor and director of PhD programming for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Jeff’s research focuses on providing practical suggestions and resources for K-12 art teachers, often through narrative inquiry. He investigates topics relevant... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

8:00am EDT

Artificially Inspired: Unleashing Creativity With AI for Art Teachers
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Unlock the creative power of AI in art education! Join us and discover how AI intersects with art, explore innovative tools and strategies, and ignite student engagement. Let's transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and innovation together!
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Renee Schumacher

Arts Integration Coordinator, Oshkosh Area School District
I was a K-12 visual arts teacher for 8 years before transitioning to the District Arts Integration Coordinator position in Oshkosh, WI.I received my Master's in Educational Leadership and got certified in Arts Integration and curriculum coaching. Now I get to work with and coach amazing... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

8:00am EDT

Bad@$$ Projects and Ideas for AP Success (Photo/Graphic Design Focus)
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This presentation gives AP 2D Design teachers (especially those focused on photo/graphic design) ideas for how to best prepare students for the AP exam. Projects that have had the greatest impact on Sustained Investigation, including summer projects and tips for writing and pacing for the exam, will be shared.
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Deanna Sortino

Teacher, Niles Township High School District 240
Fine Arts
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

8:00am EDT

Incorporating Student Choice in K-12 Museum Programs
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Two educators from museums of varying sizes and collections will share how they both incorporated student choice in K-12 programming. Participants will learn simple, practical ways to use student choice and have the opportunity to brainstorm with colleagues on ways to embed or create choice-based programming for students.
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Jeremiah Myers

Director of School and Teacher Programs, The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Molly Phillips

Assistant Director for Education, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

8:00am EDT

A Comparative Study of Traditional and Digital Painting for Preservice Artist-Educators
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This presentation explores how traditional and digital painting methods influence preservice artist-educators' creative experiences, artistic development, and pedagogical philosophies. Through a comparative analysis of their hands-on artmaking, technological challenges, and teaching perspectives, the session provides insights for holistic art teacher training balancing digital integration with preserving core artistic practices.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

8:00am EDT

TikTok Artist to Art Teacher: Using Social Media in the 21st-Century Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
An artist-influencer turned art educator with more than 2 million followers will outline how she uses her experiences to better understand and connect with her audiences online and in the classroom. She explains ways social media can effectively be incorporated into one's teaching practice.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

8:00am EDT

Using Multimedia Learning Journals to Help Foster Student Engagement and Depth of Learning
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Do you want the most authentic, engaging learning tool that builds student engagement; increases student learning in content areas as well as the development of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and creativity; while helping students become self-driven, effective learners and self-assessors in the future? Come learn about multimedia learning journals.
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Kristine Quinn

Faculty, California State University Fullerton
Learning journals have been at the center of my teaching for the past 12 years. Let's talk about how to use them to engage learners and increase learning.
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

8:00am EDT

Do ADHD Coping Strategies From Art Class Benefit Overall Education Practices?
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
This research dissertation describes the strategies students with ADHD acquire in art class that are applicable to overall educational success. We present data to help inform collaboration, advocacy, and equity for future presentations and professional development.
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Andrea Fort

Arts Educator
Graduating from Broken Arrow Public Schools in Oklahoma helped to facilitate attending the University of Tulsa on full music scholarship. After completing an undergraduate degree in Double Bass Performance, and earning an additional Bachelor of Arts with a focus in Ceramics and Sculpture... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

8:00am EDT

Empowering Community Voice Through Inclusive and Collaborative Educational Practices
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Learn about the transformative power of codesign in art education at our session. We'll share insights from partnering with community artists and preservice students to cocreate curricula. Presenters explore the dynamics of collaboration, the impact on educational processes, and practical tips for employing codesign in K-12 and undergraduate settings.
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Tamryn McDermott

Lecturer, Art Education, Old Dominion University
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom BC

8:00am EDT

Creating Curriculum: A Contemporary Approach to Teaching and Learning
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
What are you teaching? Developing a thoughtful, well-developed curriculum is an essential part of strong teaching, but it's no easy task. Participants will explore the benefits to teaching with contemporary art and begin developing a semester's curriculum.
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Amanda Price

Educator-Researcher
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

8:00am EDT

Robots as Agents of Student Creativity and Sculptural Designs
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Discover how diverse high school students employed transdisciplinary methods to study NASA innovations and utilize user-friendly Edison robots as agents to foster their creativity and produce original sculptural artworks. Leave with guidance and resources to get started.
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Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

8:00am EDT

The Ugly Doll Project: Student Social Engagement Through the Four Loves Framework
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Through the framework of The Four Loves, the Ugly Doll Project illustrates how teen learners become agents of change for young children in shelters for intimate partner abuse (or any shelter) by designing, making, and donating hand-sewn felt dolls. Learn how to complete the project in your community.
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Dr. Melissa Leaym-Fernandez

Assistant Teaching Professor of Art Education, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

8:00am EDT

Unlocking Potential: Exploring Literacy in Arts Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore the transformative power of art education in fostering literacy skills. Discover practical strategies to integrate reading, writing, and critical thinking into the curriculum. Ideal for educators seeking innovative approaches to enhance student learning and academic achievement through the arts.
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Veronica Martin

Teacher, Hall County Schools
I have enjoyed teaching art for 20 years, 18 at the high school level. I enjoy mentoring up-and-coming art educators and developing programs and new events. In my free time, you can find me in the garden updating the landscaping with transplants or new arrivals I've acquired from... Read More →
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Jennifer Griner

Teacher, Hall County Schools
I love art advocacy! I love rescue animals! Teaching art is my passion!!GAEA District 2 Co-President (since 2019), GAEA Scholarship Chair (2023-2024), GAEA Business Rep (2017-2022), GAEA Conference Committee (2019, 2022, 2025)I will be presenting at the 2024 GAEA Conference:
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

8:00am EDT

Utilizing Altered Book Lessons to Discover and Enrich Art Basics
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Explore how altered books can be used to introduce each element and principle of design and create mini-lessons to jumpstart larger units in beginning high school art classes.
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Julie Denison

Art Teacher, Cobb County School District
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

8:00am EDT

Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) and Choice-Based Art Education Through a Supervisor/Administrator Lens
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
TAB and choice-based art education are popular best-practice approaches in our field. As an administrator/supervisor, it is important to understand these pedagogies as they relate to supervision, professional development, curricula, and evaluation. Participants will leave this presentation with effective tools for supporting their teachers and programs.
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Jennifer Ferrari

Visual Art Teacher, Lt. Job Lane Elementary School
Jennifer Ferrari, M.Ed, MA, is the visual art teacher at Lane Elementary School in Bedford, Massachusetts. She believes wholeheartedly in the significance of student voice and power of choice in the art room, working alongside her young artists as they together develop a learner-directed... Read More →
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Leah Maltbie

Assistant Director of Visual Arts, Anchorage School District
Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

9:00am EDT

General Session: Roberto Lugo
Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Roberto Lugo is a Philadelphia-based artist, ceramicist, social activist, poet, and educator who utilizes classical pottery forms in conjunction with portraiture and surface designs reminiscent of his North Philadelphia upbringing and hip-hop culture to highlight themes of poverty, inequality, and racial injustice. His work has been featured in exhibitions and/or has become part of the permanent collections of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum, and more. He is the recipient of numerous awards including a Heinz Award, Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures award, and a Pew Fellowship.
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Roberto Lugo

Roberto Lugo is a Philadelphia-based artist, ceramicist, social activist, poet, and educator. Lugo utilizes classical pottery forms in conjunction with portraiture and surface design reminiscent of his North Philadelphia upbringing and Hip Hop culture to highlight themes of poverty, inequality, a... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

10:45am EDT

14th Annual NAEF Fundraising Benefit Event - Modern Glyphics in Communities: The Transformative Power of Collaborative Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Help the National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) celebrate 40 years of providing grants to NAEA members! Join colleagues for this special fundraising event featuring guest speaker Artist, Andee Rudloff. Light refreshments will be served. This ticketed session is open to all NAEA25 attendees. All proceeds will support the National Art Education Foundation.  
 
About the Speaker: Andee Rudloff explores how murals and shared creative expression foster connection, cultural identity, and inclusivity. Learn how collective creativity revitalizes public spaces, inspires dialogue, and empowers individuals to leave a lasting visual legacy. Discover the transformative impact of collaborative art in shaping communities through the lens of “modern glyphics.”  
 
NAEF Annual Benefit Ticket Price: $60 ($50 is a tax-deductible contribution to NAEF) 
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Cris Guenter

Chair, National Art Education Foundation
Professor Emerita, California State University, Chico; Retired Ask me about the National Art Education Foundation grant opportunities for NAEA members!
Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

11:00am EDT

Unlocking Digital Art With Chromebooks
Students have Chromebooks? Wondering how you can leverage web-based applications? Join this session to learn about free web-based tools that students can use to express their creativity.
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NAEA25 Local Host & Community Tables
Kentucky Art Education Association
The Kentucky Art Education Association is excited to welcome all those attending NAEA 2025 by offering some fun photo spots, free Kentucky swag, raffle items, merch for sale, and information about Louisville to help attendees find the best places to eat and play during convention weekend. One additional highlight we urge everyone to check out is the "Spirit of Kentucky: A Barrel Head Exhibition Celebrating Kentucky Communities", where schools from every level and region in Kentucky designed and created custom barrel head artworks that celebrate their community. The barrel heads for this showcase were graciously donated by Brown Forman. Kentucky is rich in history, culture, and community - this project is aimed to celebrate what makes our beautiful state so unique.
 
Louisville Tourism
Each Louisville Tourism city information booth provides personalized assistance designed to enhance your visit to our wonderful city. At each booth, you will find a friendly and knowledgeable city information agent ready to assist with a variety of inquiries.

Whether you need recommendations for restaurants, suggestions on must-visit attractions, or information on discounts available through our Inside Track Pass program, we’ve got you covered. We are here to help you navigate the venue, the downtown area, the city, and make the most of your time in Louisville.
Additionally, our booths are stocked with a wide range of onsite collateral that you can easily grab. This includes Visitor’s Guides, restaurant lists, downtown maps, citywide maps, venue maps, attraction brochures, and much more. We aim to provide you with all the information you need to have a fantastic and memorable experience.

We look forward to welcoming you and assisting you in exploring all the wonderful opportunities Louisville has to offer!
 
ARTS FOR ALL KENTUCKY 
Arts for All Kentucky is a statewide organization that provides arts and education programs that allow people with disabilities to fully participate in the arts. Arts for All is happy to support our teaching artists Kim Soule and Jennifer Sims in their professional development presentation, "Side by Side Inclusion," and Andee Rudloff's mural project "Disco Derby Opening Night Party!" Stop by our table to learn more about support for programming in the state of Kentucky and leave your mark on our community art project! artsforallky.org

JCPS Academics
Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Kentucky serving 97,000 students. The Academics Division consists of instructional leaders who provide resources for schools, opportunities for learning, and who work to serve our students. Our role is to transform the instructional core to create joyful learning experiences focused on developing student identity, skills, intellect, and critical thinking. We provide improved teaching and learning through job-embedded professional development, district-wide systems, and on-the-ground support.

Connected Arts Networks
Connect with CAN! Meet the teachers and leaders involved in Connected Arts Networks (CAN), an initiative to create virtual Professional Learning Communities with arts educators in visual and performing arts. We meet monthly to collaboratively improve arts instruction and curriculum, share ideas, and support each other. Learn more about this network and how we can support you!

Retired Art Educators Association 
The Retired Art Educators Alliance was formed in 1985 so that we might utilize retiree art educators' energies, experience, and knowledge to benefit NAEA members, and preservice members, in particular. RAEA is open to retired members from all NAEA Divisions and other interest groups with no cost for membership. RAEA’s only annual fundraiser is the Silent Art Auction held each year at the NAEA National Convention, located alongside the Artisans Gallery. Our purpose is to define and establish the role of retired art educators within NAEA; to conduct programs of professional activities for state and national events; to encourage continued personal involvement and development in art education; to inform state associations and NAEA of content relevant to members of long-standing; and to encourage and support, as well as provide mentorship for student members of NAEA.

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum (KMAC) is Louisville's premier contemporary art museum located in downtown Louisville on Museum Row. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC works to connect people to art and creative practice. KMAC's exhibitions showcase the work of regional, national, and international contemporary artists who have connections to craft. The Education Department produces interpretive materials for the exhibitions, community art programming, as well as school and adult workshops based on traditional craft and relevance to contemporary art. Currently on view at KMAC are exhibitions from Brazilian folk artist Chico da Silva and local Louisville artist Licia Priest.

715 W Main St. Louisville KY 40202 | kmacmuseum.org
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Special Hours on Saturday for Conference Attendees 10am-7pm

Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission
 The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission recognizes and promotes Native American contributions to and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Their vision is that all Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate, and understand the significant contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage. Through education and increased awareness, the people of Kentucky will understand the histories, cultures, and matters of concern to Native American peoples. Please stop by their table for resources, info, and posters on Kentucky Native history!

ED&I Commission and State ED&I Liaisons (In Exhibit Hall)
Join NAEA’s ED&I Commission and State ED&I Liaisons for some conversation and creativity. Participate in art activities to express your support of equity, diversity, and inclusion in arts education and make connections with other arts educators!
 

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Getting Started with Mindfulness: Practical Approaches for Preservice Art Teachers [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Need tools for dealing with stress and have little or no meditation experience? Combining mindfulness and expressive arts practices enhances and strengthens creativity and well-being. This space will allow participants to engage in mindful breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices as practical tools to embed within your life and community. Experience expressive arts activities that focus on slowing down, relieving stress, and learning to use creativity as a way to be fully present in the moment. A complimentary brunch will be provided during this session.
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Jane Dalton

Professor of Art Education, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Jane Dalton is a Professor of Art Education at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She earned her Ph.D. in Expressive Arts in Education, and an M.F.A in Textile Design and Weaving. Jane is also a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE). Creativity is at the... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

12:00pm EDT

The Art of Social Theory: CSTAE Digital Curriculum Portfolio
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
Explore the CSTAE Curriculum Portfolio with engaging projects on pressing issues through a range of material practices and educational spaces with a new call for submissions.
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Emily Jean Hood

Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

12:00pm EDT

Circular Design Strategies in Product Design
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This workshop explores circular design exercises for apparel, footwear, and CMF design. It covers a guided approach to integrating sustainability and its impact on design practices. A digital download will be provided for attendees.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

12:00pm EDT

Artist Series: Susanna Crum
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Susanna Crum lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky, where she nurtures spaces of solidarity and exchange through teaching, collaborations, community-based research, and urban gardening. As cofounder of Calliope Arts, she provides a shared workspace that supports emerging and professional artists working in print media, and as a visual arts teacher at Kentucky Country Day School, she also helps young people build foundations as lifelong learners. Crum’s work in printmaking, drawing, and sculpture investigates archival traces of print culture—from maps and globes to advertisements and illustrations—as messages to the future. Her artwork has been featured at museum exhibitions, universities, and galleries throughout the U.S. and abroad, and she has attended residencies at institutions such as Kala Art Institute in Berkeley, California, and KH Messen in Ålvik, Norway.
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Susanna Crum

Susanna Crum lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky, where she nurtures spaces of solidarity and exchange through teaching, collaborations, community-based research, and urban gardening. As cofounder of Calliope Arts, she provides a shared workspace that supports emerging and professional arti... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

12:00pm EDT

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices on Teaching Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts and Culture
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Hear discussion on culturally responsive practices, strategies, and lesson ideas for teaching Asian and Asian American and Pacific Islander arts and culture within preK-12, higher education, museums, and community art settings. After the presentations, participants will engage in open discussions.
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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 →
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Sangmin Lee

Assistant Professor, California State University, Chico
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

12:00pm EDT

Between Campus and Community: Exploring Spatial Politics in Preservice Teacher Education and Youth Arts Programs
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This presentation explores the spatiopolitical complexities faced by two art educators facilitating youth art programs at a contemporary art gallery at the edge of a university campus and downtown. Drawing on theories of space, the presenters map how location and the politics of the site impacted preservice teacher education and youth engagement.
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Christina Hanawalt

Associate Prof. of Art Education, UGA
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

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Creative Tracking: Portfolios and Challenge Badges in Elementary TAB Studios
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Two TAB educators explore and share how they integrated portfolios and challenge badges as powerful tools for enhancing student learning, skill development, and motivation. These strategies work well within a TAB classroom as a tool to measure growth over time and as a way to keep track of learned skills.
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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 →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

12:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Reorienting Orientalism: Resistance and Response in Contemporary Art and Education CANCELLED
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
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Learn more about research exploring the new concerns of an Orientalist gaze. Specific examples of art, teaching, and curatorial practice will be provided along with suggested strategies for resistance to this gaze and by using a diversified theoretical framework of "hospitality and strangeness" and world café methodology as a relevant pedagogical and research approach.

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Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

12:00pm EDT

Bridging Generations: Revitalizing Community Culture Through Socially Engaged Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
In response to the waning influence of community culture and youth apathy toward local heritage after the pandemic, this presentation shows a socially engaged art curation project that bridges intergenerational dialogues to revitalize community culture. The curriculum includes conceptualizing and executing community exhibitions and expanding learner-directed exploration abilities of local history and environment.
Presenters
avatar for Pei-Jung Tsai

Pei-Jung Tsai

PhD student, UBC Art education
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

12:00pm EDT

Toward a Nature-Based Pedagogy: Inspirations for Learning, Well-Being, and Reflection
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
How can we see a design pedagogy through the prism of nature? This presentation presents a fractal framework for curriculum development. Attendees will leave with a novel strategy that is easy to implement and customize to reimagine their pedagogy through concepts based on nature's fractal patterns.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

12:00pm EDT

Collaboration of Photography and AI Generative Fill
This session is all about fun and humor in creating composite images with your own photography and Adobe Photoshop's AI generative fill feature. Attendees will learn about the basics of working with AI generative fill in Photoshop and receive a lesson plan for the 6–12 grade classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Mina Satari-Prinsen

Mina Satari-Prinsen

Art Teacher, School District of Waukesha

12:00pm EDT

Creative Digital Tools for Any Classroom
Want to include digital art in your classroom but worried about access and costs? We’ll share resources and demonstrate various web-based tools for 3D modeling, 8-bit animation, and graphic design. Accessible on all computers, including Chromebooks, these tools require no installation, login, or payment. Art teacher tested and student approved!
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Erika Ogier

Art Educator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

12:00pm EDT

Digital Chronicles for the Innovative Classroom
Explore video editing tools in Adobe Express to creatively craft personalized chronicles or academic narratives. This hands-on experience with digital media will enhance storytelling skills while offering an engaging way to support students' creativity and academic expression.
Presenters
avatar for Chay Ross

Chay Ross

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Natl. Teacher Leader, National Art Education Association
Consultant, Ed Tech Trainer, Adobe ACE Innovation Leader, California Art Education Association Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Chair

12:00pm EDT

Kickin' It With Canva!
Are you ready to kick-it up a notch with Canva for educators? Join me as I share four amazing Canva-made projects that align with the National Core Arts Standard for creating. You'll head back home with new design ideas to brighten up your Monday morning back at school!
Presenters
avatar for Jane Montero

Jane Montero

Art and Design Educator
I teach 5th and 6th grade Art & Design in Michigan and currently serve as the President of the Michigan Art Education Association!

12:00pm EDT

NCMA Explore: Exploring Ancient Cultures Through XR
How can we engage students in learning about ancient cultures in new ways? NCMA Explore promotes learning through a variety of XR technologies. Receive hands-on experience and walk away with resources to incorporate in your classroom or maker space.
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12:00pm EDT

TAG, You're IT!
Come receive a free Near-Field Communication (NFC) tag that allows two devices to communicate wirelessly. Learn how the tags can be used for classroom management, exhibitions, advocacy, and more. Experience how these little tech gems will streamline art, life, teaching, and research like no other!

12:00pm EDT

Why So Serious? How to Bring Play into the Photography Classroom
Let's play! Join us for a workshop for teachers eager to transform their photography lessons into a realm of imagination and exploration! This hands-on experience invites educators to dive into photography by constructing and playing with props to create captivating photography sets.
Presenters
avatar for Kerry Parrish

Kerry Parrish

Art Educator and Instructional Technology Coach, D155
Kerry Parrish has been teaching Visual Arts for 25 years and has been an Instructional Technology Coach for 6 years. She has presented at ISTE, ISTE Creative Constructor Lab, CUElive, IDEA/TCEA, ITC, LTCIlliois, NAEA, and IAEA. As an art teacher, she frequently looks art edtech through... Read More →

12:00pm EDT

Stand-Up: Facing My Own Disability While Teaching a Class on Inclusive Practices to Art Educators
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Hear this presenter’s brave, firsthand account of coming to terms with a lifelong disability and late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis while teaching a preservice class on differentiation and inclusion. As a launchpad for greater discussion on faculty with disability, this story is a call for further work to be done in the field.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

12:00pm EDT

Elementary Carousel of Learning: Managing the Mess
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Tired of the "organized chaos" in your art room? Join four experienced elementary art educators as they share their battle-tested strategies for creating a calm and productive learning environment.
Managing pptx
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

12:00pm EDT

Keys to Success With Kindergarten
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Are you feeling at a loss with your kindergarten classes? Do you need some practical ideas to bring back and use with your young artists? This session will provide ideas and inspiration, and you will return to your kindergarten students with a renewed hope of less chaos and greater success.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

12:00pm EDT

What Equity Pedagogy Looks Like in Practice: Essential Equity Beliefs and Resulting Actions
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Are you wondering what equity pedagogy looks like in practice? Learn four powerful beliefs essential to equity, as well as specific practices stemming directly from these beliefs. When teachers value equity and understand why certain actions promote equity, they are more likely to routinely adopt these practices. Discover how to enact equity pedagogy.
Presenters
avatar for Christina Chin

Christina Chin

Professor of Art Education, Coordinator of Art Education, Western Michigan University
Prior to Christina's career in academia, she worked for over a decade in marketing research and consulting. Dr. Chin's teaching experience spans pre-K through higher education. She has taught in arenas from urban elementary schools, to rural elementary schools, to upscale suburban... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

12:00pm EDT

Contemporary Conversations
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Interactive! Through participation, learn four assessable strategies for exploring, responding to, and connecting with contemporary art. Appropriate for K through adult. Easily accessible strategies to engage with art from a diverse group of artists. Nonthreatening methods provide opportunities for students' participation at their level while learning new perspectives and knowledge from others.
Presenters
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Cheryl Maney

Consultant
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

12:00pm EDT

A Case for the Arts and STEAM: Providing Students Passion and Purpose to Prevent Absenteeism
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
All around the country, schools are dealing with chronic absenteeism post-COVID. Districts want to know: How do we get the kids to come back? Art educators have the answers and strategies. Come learn how arts integration, artistic expression, and STEAMy project-based learning can reengage our learners at all levels.
Presenters
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Courtney Bryant

Senior Director of Fine Arts and STEAM, Drew Charter School
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

12:00pm EDT

Advocacy: Collaboration Is Key
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Join us for a discussion of how, through local and state level collaborations of arts educators and other stakeholders, advocacy and policy influencing can make a difference in student access to quality arts education. Participants will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences and needs.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

12:00pm EDT

Service or Servitude? Preservice Teachers Practice Cultures of Care Through Service Learning in Community Settings
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn to compare and contrast alternative placements in community settings by addressing the top-down, in-and-out, make-and-take experiences often associated with community service learning. The presenters will share relevant examples of promoting service-learning opportunities that are inclusive to community participants' input for elevating artmaking and honoring preservice teacher decision making.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

12:00pm EDT

Class Culture Eats Lesson Plans for Breakfast
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn how a 6-year-old high school photography program earned 400 Scholastic awards with mostly cell phone cameras, some ED&I training, and big dreams. Art and media arts teachers, museum educators, STEAM teachers: Want to add a unit of photography? Or start a program? This session is for you!
Presenters
avatar for Amanda Tutor

Amanda Tutor

Instruction, Bartlett City Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

12:00pm EDT

How to Measure Social-Emotional Learning in Art Museum/School Partnership Programs
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn how to capture and analyze data to reflect the complex, rich social-emotional learning happening in your classroom or museum. Try instruments from a recent impact study investigating a partnership between an art museum and a public school. Takeaways include concrete tools and creative inspiration!
Presenters
avatar for Sara Egan

Sara Egan

School Partnership Manager, Isabella Stewart Gardner
For the past five years as the School Partnership Manager at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, I have connected Boston students and teachers with Museum through Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). I teach preK-12th grade students in the Museum and the classroom, train and coach teachers... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

12:00pm EDT

Classroom Critique Methods and Strategies
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
We've all been a part of critiques and know that some are more effective than others. This fast-paced session provides a myriad of real-world examples: both tried-and-true critique methods and some more experimental ones to add to your arsenal.
Presenters
avatar for Brooke Hunter-Lombardi

Brooke Hunter-Lombardi

Visual Art Educator, Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

12:00pm EDT

Creative Professional Mentorship in High School
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Join a conversation around how mentorship experiences in high school art and design programs impact perceptions and possibilities around careers in the arts. I will share how I have utilized community partnerships to build opportunities for students while situating the work in research regarding mentorship, work-based learning, and arts-based careers.
Presenters
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Kathleen Tieri Ton

Graphics Teacher, Batavia Public Schools #101
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

12:00pm EDT

Curating as Making
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
By making mini-exhibits in small groups during this session, participants consider galleries as learning spaces beyond the studio. Through curatorial skills, explore ways students can extend making and message, amplify voices, promote collaboration, expand empathy, and develop leadership. Discussion incorporates contemporary artists, institutional and cultural practices, and authentic project-based learning.
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Amy Jackson

Upper School Art Teacher, North Cross School
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

12:00pm EDT

Foolproof Fabulousness: Cultivating an Attitude of Excellence in the Art Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Learn strategies for establishing a community of engaged learners from Day 1. Free, simple, and easy to implement, we'll show you how to bring your students together under one umbrella of success for everyone. We will provide daily processes and consistent procedures that support a common mission and mindset toward excellence. These classroom management strategies will have you looking forward to Monday every single week!
Presenters
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

12:00pm EDT

SRAE Elliot Eisner Doctoral Research in Art Education Dissertation Award
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
This session features the Elliot Eisner Doctoral Research in Art Education Award winner. The award, sponsored by SRAE and Visual Arts Research, fosters continued support and recognition of doctoral research in art education. This is a standing, permanent session of SRAE.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

12:00pm EDT

Art Materials Giveaway
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
On your mark, get set… and get ready to score some amazing stuff! Don’t miss out on this fan-favorite annual event where you never know what fantastic art materials and supplies you might win—courtesy of our generous NAEA25 exhibitors. Simply fill out the Art Materials Giveaway Ticket in the printed program, drop it in the tumbler at the Youth Art Month Museum (Booth #1109), and cross your fingers that your winning ticket will be selected! 

Remember, you must be present to win, so stay close and get ready for some exciting surprises! 

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center Exhibit Hall, YAM Booth #1109

12:00pm EDT

Identity and Pattern With Roberto Lugo [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Work with NAEA25 Keynote Speaker and artist, ceramicist, social activist, poet, and educator Roberto Lugo! Engage in an experience that allows you to actively consider culturally significant imagery based on your lived experiences and learn how to translate these elements into a tessalating pattern.  
Presenters
avatar for Roberto Lugo

Roberto Lugo

Roberto Lugo is a Philadelphia-based artist, ceramicist, social activist, poet, and educator. Lugo utilizes classical pottery forms in conjunction with portraiture and surface design reminiscent of his North Philadelphia upbringing and Hip Hop culture to highlight themes of poverty, inequality, a... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

12:00pm EDT

Community Arts Caucus Annual Town Hall Meeting
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
During our annual Town Hall meeting, the Community Arts Caucus will share updates, review goals for the upcoming year, and conduct a brainstorming session on strategies for refining the scope of CAC and identifying needs in order to support scholars and practitioners dedicated to social engagement and community arts. This meeting is open to new and existing members and all NAEA Convention attendees. All are welcome to join in creative discussions, CAC news, and community collaboration.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

12:00pm EDT

Teaching Art in Troubled Times: A Fellows Forum
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Art educators face unprecedented social and pedagogical challenges. Recognizing the impact of climate crises; political unrest; and rapidly shifting attitudes toward race, gender, and education itself on the conduct of art education, this panel describes circumstances that surround contemporary art educators, considers the impact of these challenges on recruitment and retention of art teachers, and offers strategies for surviving and thriving in increasingly complex contexts.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

12:00pm EDT

Mentorship Through Research: Exciting Collaborative Faculty and Student Projects and Analyses
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
This panel is composed of several teams of faculty and undergraduate or graduate university preservice art education students. A variety of research will be presented, ranging from the preservice experience to specific ontological and epistemological studies in which the faculty and students worked together for the betterment of art education. Presenters will include Beth Link, Abbie Rogers, Derek Fenner, Morgan Kitts, Diane Kuthy, Alexandra Garove, Karen Keifer-Boyd, Maggie-Rose Condit-Summerson, Bria Tyler, Elijah Chumley.  
Presenters
avatar for Derek Fenner

Derek Fenner

Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina Upstate
Derek Fenner is an artist, educator, and researcher working in the Carolinas. He earned his MFA in writing and poetics from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University. After a decade of experience as an art educator and administrator in the Massachusetts juvenile... Read More →
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Morgan Kitts

Preservice Art Educator/Researcher/Artist
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

12:00pm EDT

Research Commission Leadership Forum
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
This session brings together members of the Research Commission, NAEA leaders, and invites all interested in shaping art education research to continue fostering, building, and sustaining the NAEA research community.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Amy Pfeiler-Wunder

Associate Dean College of Visual and Performing Arts, Kutztown University
I serve as the chair and graduate coordinator in the Art Education Department at Kutztown University!I am in my second semester as chair and also serve as the Higher Education Division Director for the National Art Education Association.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

12:00pm EDT

Reaching Diverse Students: Create Tools and Resources That Enhance Access and Authenticity for ALL Learners [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Do you know that your students would benefit from adaptive tools and culturally inclusive resources, but you don't have the experience or time to make them? Join us in this workshop where we will learn about and create them together! You will leave with tools and resources to use right away!
Presenters
avatar for April Malphurs

April Malphurs

Elementary Art Educator, LeSueur Henderson Elementary School
Glass, fibers, and mixed media artist. Elementary Art Educator. Passionate EDI Advocate. AEM EDI co-chair. SAL class 2022. CAN participant. MN Culturally Responsive Arts Educator.
avatar for Kelley DeCleene

Kelley DeCleene

Adjunct Instructor, Content Creator, SME, Curriculum Writer, Art of Education University
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

12:00pm EDT

Releasing and Redirecting Using Art and Our Hands [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Learn to create a piece of art using your hands as the focus for moving energy through art materials to assist in letting go of that which no longer serves us and replacing it with a visualization of that which we desire.
Presenters
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Raine Valentine

Art Educator and Green Leader, Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

12:00pm EDT

Outlaws Versus Conformists: A Mixed-Media Abstract Collaboration Workshop [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Dive into a dynamic mixed-media abstract collaboration workshop themed around the clash between Outlaws and Conformists. Discover innovative approaches to ignite student creativity, utilizing mixed media like charcoal, watercolors, blindfolds, and music to evoke the senses. Embrace your rebel spirit or conformist flair and create unique artworks in fun, collaborative groups.
Presenters
avatar for David Modler

David Modler

Professor of Art, Journal Fodder Junkies and tet[R]ad
David R. Modler is a maker/scholar/educator born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Art Education from Towson State University, and taught art on the k-12 level for fifteen years. David has since earned a Master of Fine... Read More →
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Michael Bell

Supervisor of Fine Arts, QACPS
Michael Bell is a nationally renowned artist, TED speaker, award-winning arts educator, and visual journaling pioneer. As the 2024 NAEA National Supervisor of the Year, he has transformed Queen Anne’s County Public Schools as Fine Arts Supervisor, establishing NAHS Chapters, K-12... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

12:00pm EDT

Modern Fabric Linoprints: Not Your Grandmother's Textile Workshop! [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Learn how to create linoprints on fabric. We introduce you to traditional printmaking tools and techniques for carving linocut blocks and will use these challenge-based skills to transfer their inked designs onto fabric. Come away with materials, linocut blocks, and strategies for integrating linoprint lessons into the K-12 art curriculum.
Presenters
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

12:00pm EDT

Wonder and Curiosity of Place: Honorable Explorations of Nature Through Collecting, Eco-Printing, and Botanical Pigments [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discuss ways to explore and better connect to the natural world through a wonder-filled approach to collecting informed by Indigenous pedagogy, place studies, and eco-based philosophies. Participants will make eco-prints, botanical pigments, and a box or book that houses their eco-explorations.
Presenters
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Lori Santos

Wichita State University
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

12:00pm EDT

Studio State of Mind [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover Kentucky's history and culture while creating a variety of projects that incorporate state resources, themes, and history. Explore the richness of Kentucky using a variety of media and come away with many projects that can also lead to connections to your own home state.
Presenters
avatar for Laura Dant

Laura Dant

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

Art Educator, St. Michael School
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

12:00pm EDT

Roll the dice: Play Your Way Into Higher Education (Art) Teaching [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Come play! This game will help you transform your courses into semester-long narrative games that place students at the center of adventures adaptable to any type of course. Consider ungrading strategies and game-design principles as you set up a transformative higher education course.
Presenters
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Marta Cabral

Associate Professor, City University of New York (CUNY)
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

12:00pm EDT

Artfully Suited for Spacewalking: Sewable Electronics "Suited" for Mars! [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Let's go to Mars with sewable electronics! Design and fabricate an e-textile with an integrated sensor that can be beautiful and functional... maybe even for Mars! You will gain access to lesson plans and resources to bring these hands-on, "hard-fun" activities into your own visual arts or media arts classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Barbara Liedahl

Barbara Liedahl

Director, BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC
Barbara Liedahl of BJLFELTCLAYMAKER LLC specializes in Educational Consulting, Professional Development, and Makerspace Support. She is a Professional Development Provider for Infosys Foundation USA’s Online Pathfinders Summer Institute, where she facilitates her “Space Suits... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

12:00pm EDT

Character Development and Storytelling in Art: A Complete Unit of Study [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Explore character development and storytelling through this engaging unit of study that students love! Design your own 2D character, transform it into a 3D sewn artwork, and bring it to life with a comic. We will discuss planning, creation, collaboration, and display in a way you can easily implement.
Presenters
avatar for Allison Cole

Allison Cole

Elementary Art Teacher 🎨
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

12:00pm EDT

Games People Play [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
With a past rooted in trade and value, and a future increasingly based in AI, board games offer a wide range of interpretations for student content while encompassing a wealth of media! Explore, design, play, and bring ideas home for your classroom!
Presenters
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106

12:00pm EDT

Storytelling to Connect to Self: Oral History and Bookmaking Workshop [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
Discover a simple hardcover bookmaking technique, as well as how to guide students in conducting their own oral history projects as part of a unit on storytelling. Attendees will make their own hardcover book and leave with a detailed step-by-step unit plan on the topic.
Presenters
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Elizabeth Healey-Mainoo

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Utah Valley University
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

12:00pm EDT

Cultivating Creativity With Simple and Effective Challenges [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
How do you get your students to open themselves to create imaginative, meaningful art? Learn engaging exercises that do just that in this hands-on studio workshop using simple materials, and leave with fresh ideas to implement immediately in the classroom, and perhaps in your own artmaking.
Presenters
avatar for Eric Scott

Eric Scott

Art Teacher, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

12:00pm EDT

Trash to Treasure: Creating Sculptures With Dynamic Form and Texture Using Cardboard [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
TICKET REQUIRED
This workshop will introduce how material limitations encourage students to explore capabilities of simple materials to create dynamic 3D artworks. We will focus on manipulating cardboard to create different textures and forms, and how to make armatures in a cross-contour format to support surface details.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Henke

Amy Henke

Amy Henke - Art teacher at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA @artroom_1420 on Instagram
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

12:00pm EDT

CFAE Business Meeting II: Amplifying Emerging Feminist Research in Visual Arts and Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This presentation, open to all, provides platforms for existing and potential members to engage with emerging feminist scholars from diverse cultural, economic, and gender backgrounds whose ideas and interests in sex and gender equality are shaping the future of art education. Opportunities for mentorship will be provided for emerging scholars.
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon C

1:00pm EDT

Transforming Art: Embracing Digital Creativity
Explore the benefits of integrating digital art into your classroom while considering key factors for success. Discover essential tools, websites, and software to enhance creativity, along with inspiring resources to engage students.
Presenters

1:00pm EDT

DSAE Awards Ceremony
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Award Ceremony for Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation
Presenters
avatar for Alexandra Allen

Alexandra Allen

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Buffalo State University
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

1:00pm EDT

Advocating Artfully
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Advocating for visual arts education is often a necessary yet unfortunate aspect of the work we do. This session will offer a variety of ways you can advocate artfully to improve the field of visual arts education and prepare you for when advocating becomes a must.
Presenters
avatar for Bob Reeker

Bob Reeker

K-5 Visual Art Educator, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska
avatar for Thomas Knab

Thomas Knab

Former K-4 Art Educator, Retired
LeadershipAdvocacyK-4 Visual Arts Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

1:00pm EDT

Cultivating an Elementary Art Show
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Learn how to develop and implement a successful elementary art show. Attendees will learn how to integrate their curriculum, collaborate with other faculty, request and receive funding, and encourage strong student and family participation. Attendees will leave with a variety of theme and project ideas.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

1:00pm EDT

Research is Elementary 3.0
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Have you ever been dinged for "use of data" on your evaluations or tortured by tedious "data meetings"? Come put a new spin on that four-letter word as we explore how data and research live in the elementary art classroom in this session designed for elementary art teachers by elementary art teachers!
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

1:00pm EDT

Unique Fiber Arts Projects for Your K-5 Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore four dynamic fiber arts projects designed for new and seasoned educators! Learn fresh ways to integrate SEL, STEAM, diverse artists, and mixed media through fiber arts, and receive practical tips and classroom-ready ideas in sewing, weaving, and needle felting to enrich your teaching toolkit.
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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 →
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

1:00pm EDT

Walking the Walk: One PLC's Journey to Build Curriculum that Embraces Artistic SEL Skills
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
When our elementary art department identified students' emotional fragility as a primary obstacle to artistic success, we felt compelled to explore artistic confidence. Months of research and data collection led to a curriculum overhaul, and this session offers our story as a model for how local-level inquiry can lead to systemic change.
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Katherine Bonilla

Elementary Art Educator, Avon Community School Corporation
Katie Bonilla is a K-4 art educator in Avon Community School Corporation. She is passionate about choice-based art, arts advocacy, and community involvement. She has a MA for Indiana University in Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum: Early Childhood Track. Also a BFA in Fine Arts and... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

1:00pm EDT

Cultivating Synesthesia and Balancing Personal Traits Through Arts Education in the AI Era: Developing Generative AI to Support Aphantasia
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
This research implies how video-based media arts can foster distinctive conceptual formation, such as visually triggered ideated somatic knowledge, through near-infrared spectroscopy. Learn how deep engagement with visual images enhances synesthetic cognition, and how the aphantasia spectrum (a lifelong mental imagery impairment) reveals a need for generative AI support and tailored methodologies.
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osamu sahara

Professor, Tokushima University
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

1:00pm EDT

Murals as Media: Fostering Community Engagement and Voice Through Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore the power of murals to transform communities and promote cultural dialogue. This session delves into effective strategies for involving diverse community voices in mural projects, demonstrates the impact of these artworks on local culture, and discusses the preservation of cultural heritage.
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Robyn MacNair

Coord of Visual and Performing Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
Robyn MacNair Robyn MacNair is the arts administrator for Santa Ana Unified School district and has been an arts educator for 24 years. She is an ardent local, state, and national arts education advocate and champion.
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Sofia Cuevas

Curriculum Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District
With 14 years at Santa Ana Unified School District, Sofia Cuevas seamlessly blends her expertise in arts education and community engagement under her philosophy of "learning that is living." Her diverse teaching experiences in English, Speech and Debate, and Film Production are complemented... Read More →
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Lindsey Barfield

Arts Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

1:00pm EDT

Blooming Together: Female Art Educators' Collective Renewal of Researcher Identities
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Learn how female art educators in higher education individually and collaboratively explore and renew their research identities through weekly writing group sessions. Highlighting the collaborative autoethnographic study, presenters will share their live stories with lessons and suggestions, detailing how the renewal process empowered them in academia.
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Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

1:00pm EDT

Collaborative Research and Wayfaring of the Living Archive of Art Educator Mary Godfrey Through Conversation and Care
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Learn more about art education history and new insights on art educator Mary Godfrey, the first African American full-time faculty member hired at Penn State in 1957. This presentation discusses historical research and embodied, living archival research collaborations centered on care and conversation by an art educator and Godfrey's living relative.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

1:00pm EDT

Drawing on Your Leadership Style: Strengths-Based Approaches for Art Educators
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Increased self-awareness is vital for deepening one's leadership skills. This interactive session invites participants to take a brief assessment to provide a framework of varying leadership styles. Discussion will explore the strategic self-awareness of one's own strengths, tips for leveraging others' diverse styles, and the application to art education contexts.
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

1:00pm EDT

3D Printed Art in the Elementary Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Explore 3D printing as an art medium in the elementary art curriculum. Gain insights on teaching strategies and see how K-5 students express their artistic voices while learning 3D printing. Participants will receive access to lesson plans and instructional videos to use in their classrooms.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

1:00pm EDT

How to Start With Stop Motion: A Scaffolded, Technical Opportunity for Project-Based Learning
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Stop motion animation is a fun, engaging, STEAMy process you should be doing in your classroom! Learn more about what stop motion is, why you should teach it, and how to implement it. Leave with hands-on experience and resources so your students can begin creating amazing and innovative videos.
Presenters
avatar for Kimberly Kinsland

Kimberly Kinsland

Middle school Art Educator
Find my stop motion videos on YouTube under my name Kimberly Kinsland! Copy of slides here: https://qrco.de/bfqueY Email me if you made a video, have questions or need resources!!
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

1:00pm EDT

Art Reboot: Reinventing, Creating, and Building a New Art Program
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Discover how a veteran educator reinvigorates her choice studio by blending traditional media with modern tools like 3D printers and laser cutters. Explore advocacy strategies, uncover funding opportunities, and learn to integrate technology smoothly into your curriculum, to enhance classroom dynamics and community involvement.
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Holly Bess Kincaid

VAEA Past President, Middle School Art Educator
Holly Bess Kincaid is an experienced and passionate art educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, currently inspiring middle school students in West Virginia. She is the past president of the Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA) and currently serves as the Youth Art... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

1:00pm EDT

Middle Level Division Medley III: Engagement Ideas for Developing Relationships With Middle Level Students
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Join a panel of middle-level art educators discussing best practices for building relationships with students while creating a community in the classroom. The results will create less anxiety for you and your student, while helping with behavior management. Hands-on project included, along with door prizes and ML swag.
Presenters
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Matthew Grundler

Middle School 6-8 grade Art, Plano Independent School District
I am on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artguy76.bsky.social
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Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

1:00pm EDT

Three Keys for Building an Outstanding Teaching Artist Training Program
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
This presentation provides examples of how museums can train and foster a sense of community among their teaching artists for on-site and off-site museum programming. Presenters will demo training segments from their case study, and participants will leave with examples and templates of training sessions for building their own programs.
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Brandon Barr

Teen and Adult Programs Manager, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

1:00pm EDT

Untangling Museum Internships: Creating Rich, Meaningful Experiences for Future Museum Workers
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Museum administrators and educators, are you curious about what your interns think about your internship programs? Interns, are you wondering what museum staff are looking for in intern candidates and how to maximize your professional development experience? Join our session to gain insights from graduate interns, internship mentors, and professionals.
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Dana Carlisle Kletchka

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
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Ran Qi

Assistant Professor, Weber state university
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

1:00pm EDT

Bridging the Gap: From 2D Mastery to Powerful 3D Concepts in AP Studio Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Do you want to encourage your AP Drawing and 2D students to advance into the 3D portfolio and help them develop strong 3D conceptual works? This workshop will analyze top-quality perfect (6) 3D portfolios and guide participants through the process of enhancing art skills from drawing and 2D into AP 3D mastery.
Presenters
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Stan Dodson

Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) Past President / Awards Chair, Secondary Art Education
I currently serve as the Past President of the Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) and chair the Fine Arts Department at Burke County High School. Additionally, I am an adjunct professor at Augusta University, where I teach MAT art, Content Literacy, and Advanced Inquiry in Educational... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

1:00pm EDT

Faux Real: Taking Polymer Clay to the Next Level
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Do you want to get students interested in jewelry, but do not have access to metals, tools, or torches? Join us for a new school approach on how to turn polymer clay into precious stones.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Young

Matt Young

NAEA Western Region Elect, Ohio Art Education Association
Visual Art Teacher, Pickerington Central High School, Grades 9-12 Matt Young is committed to student success inside of the classroom and out in the real world. With a 30 year career teaching Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Computer Graphics, and AP art. I also serve as the department... Read More →
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Gayle Trueblood

Past President, Secondary WR Representative and EDI State Liaison to NAEA, OAEA
Sculpture/Ceramics, Jewelry, Wearable Arts, Art Club and Yearbook Advisor from Lima, Ohio. I’ve been teaching for 26 years at Shawnee High School. Currently serving as the Past President of the Ohio Art Education Association and EDI liaison to NAEA.
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

1:00pm EDT

Understanding the AP Art and Design Rubric and Classroom Application
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Understanding the summative end-of-course rubrics is essential to teaching AP Art and Design. This presentation aims to demystify what students need to know and demonstrate in the Selected Works and Sustained Investigation components. The course rubrics will be broken down and explained using student samples to improve teaching practice learning.
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Rebecca Stone-Danahy

College Board
Rebecca Stone-Danahy is a dynamic leader in arts education, focusing on driving strategic growth and program innovation. As the Director of AP Art and Design at the College Board since 2020, she has spearheaded initiatives to support a 22% course growth, leading to the largest-ever... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

1:00pm EDT

Cocreating Community: Antioppressive Alternatives to "Classroom Management"
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
How can art educators maintain harmony and focus in our busy classrooms, without resorting to the authoritative and carceral systems embedded in traditional "classroom management?" Discover culturally responsive, antioppressive tools for cocreating respectful, supportive classroom learning communities where every student can thrive.
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Alisha Mernick

CalArts - CAEA - CSUN
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

1:00pm EDT

Making Beautiful Music Together: What to Do When Your Administrator Doesn't Come With a Visual Arts Background
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Do you report to a leader who doesn't come from a visual arts background? This is a reality many of us face. Gain strategies for leading upward and helping upper leadership better understand, and in turn, better advocate for the visual arts classroom.
Presenters
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Andrew Frey-Gould

Director of Media, Fine & Performing Arts, Oceanside UFSD
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
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Cesar Torruella

Executive Director of Arts Education, Chicago Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

1:30pm EDT

Advance Your Student’s  Creative Skills With Photoshop on the Web
Get introduced to the newest version of Photoshop, Photoshop on the web; learn tips and tricks; and help us build a version of Photoshop that’s easier to use and perfect for general education.

2:00pm EDT

AI-Infused Learning Design for Preparing Productive and Ethical Artists in the AI Age
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Do you feel AI-generated art shortcuts artistic processes? Are you worried about preparing students for the realities of AI? Learn more about an AI-infused course design that immerses students in working with AI art tools on authentic tasks while conducting min-research to develop AI productivity and critical literacy.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

2:00pm EDT

Express Yourself: 5 Creative Advocacy Projects Incorporating Ethical Artifical Intelligence with Adobe Express
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Learn five creative projects for Adobe Express that integrate creativity, advocacy, ethical AI, and student voice. We'll explore fun methods for creating graphics, film, and web design that offer educators and students the opportunity to promote causes that range from mental health and the environment, to STEAM and education.
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Tim Needles

Technology Integration Specialist & Art/Media Teacher, Smithtown School Disctrict
Tim Needles is an artist, educator and author of STEAM Power. He has been teaching art/media at Smithtown School District for over 20 years and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Museum of Art, Norman Rockwell Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, Katonah... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

2:00pm EDT

Promoting Civic Engagement Through Art and Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Reflecting upon the continuous assaults on democracy and its institutions, we invite dialogue and ask: What is our responsibility as art educators to sustain democracy through meaningful engagement and critical activity? How can artists and creative citizens model an ethics of care that promotes desire to contribute to society?
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Flavia Bastos

Distinguished Research Professor and Provost Fellow, University of Cincinnati
I am a creative educator who leverages art's potential to promote dialogue and civic engagement.
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

2:00pm EDT

Choice-Based Art Ed: Where Are We Now?
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Engage in data collection and discourse as you share your experiences and questions regarding choice. What will the data tell us or lead us to consider? By comparing our various practices, we can come to a clearer understanding of what choice-based art education is today and what the future might bring tomorrow.
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Brooke Brei

Choice Art Ed Co-President Elect, Ponder High School
I'm an artist, maker, and choice-focused art educator.
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

2:00pm EDT

CAN Online Toolbox Content Creation
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Current CAN Teacher Leaders are invited to gather to collaborate on content and resources that will be shared publicly in the 2026 CAN Online Toolbox. Bring your current action research and unit plans to share with peers! We look forward to hearing your feedback and ideas. Open to only current CAN Teacher Leaders.
Presenters
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Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

2:00pm EDT

Elementary Carousel of Learning: Hands-On Studio Make and Take
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Get ready to unleash your creativity alongside six inspiring elementary art educators from across the country! This hands-on, make-and-take session will equip you with engaging projects you can easily adapt for your learners and bring back to your classroom next week!
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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

2:00pm EDT

Inclusive Adaptive Art Practices in an Elementary Art Studio
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore adaptive tools and strategies that create an inclusive arts environment for all learners. Uncover how sensory elements and diverse materials ignite creative expression for students with disabilities. Acquire strategies and resources to cultivate a studio space where every student thrives and expresses themselves with confidence.
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Megan Bye

Elementary Art Educator, Waukesha School District
Elementary art educator since 2003! Love to advocate for and get creative with adaptive art ideas. Connected Arts Network teacher participant. My husband and I have 5 kids, 5 goats, 6 chickens and 1 dog and live in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

2:00pm EDT

Navigating Creative Futures: Bridging the Gap to the Real World With Career Tech Ed Arts Media Entertainment Resources
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Give your high school students an edge by exploring real-world careers in creative industries. This session offers high school art teachers, administrators, and career tech educators resources and guidance to help students think about turning their creative passions into sustainable careers. Say goodbye to the notion of the starving artist.
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avatar for Gayle Nicholls-Ali

Gayle Nicholls-Ali

Facilitator, Photography & Digital Communication, Arts Media & Entertainment Institute
Passionate about arts education and career pathways, I am a photographer, creative writer and arts educator. I am a Connected Arts Network (CAN) Teacher Leader and CTE AME Ambassador actively supporting arts educators through professional learning communities, curriculum development... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

2:00pm EDT

Making Room for Chance: Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Exchange in Arts Pedagogy
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Collaborative interdisciplinary curricula provide opportunities to balance breadth and depth across diverse student populations and learning styles but can be challenging to actualize. This presentation considers historical and theoretical models like world heritage shadowplay traditions, Surrealist and Fluxus games, and ambulatory arts in relation to practical executions in the classroom.
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

2:00pm EDT

Pre- and Postassessment in a Multicase Study of Antiracism Toward Racial Justice Art Education Modules
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Discover how a research team developed and assessed lessons based on four guided art encounters to advance antiracist pedagogies as they aimed to cultivate the racial literacy of preservice art educators. The team will discuss the instructional approaches and strategies they implemented in addition to the outcomes of their curricula geared toward fostering racial justice.
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Eunkyung Hwang

Assistant Professor of Art Education, State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

2:00pm EDT

Navigating the Grid: Approaching Queer Narrative Through Geometric Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
This session will explore how LGBTQ+ artists utilize grid systems to express personal narratives in their work. Focusing on geometric frameworks as a boundary for assignments, participants will learn how to facilitate a safe environment for students to navigate identity and vulnerability through artmaking.
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Lauren Pierce

Elementary Art Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

2:00pm EDT

The Value of Community Connection in Older Adult Learning
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore lifelong learning opportunities and learn how the visual arts can be used in K-12, university, and museum settings to build valuable relationships with diverse older adults through community partnerships. These partners include multigenerational learners, preservice teachers and their students, and older adults in culturally diverse communities.
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Sheila McGuire

Head of School and Teacher Programs, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

2:00pm EDT

Collaborative Interaction Without Anxiety: Supporting SEL Through Structured Cooperative Team Learning and Guided-Inquiry Activities
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Immerse yourself in a process-oriented guided-inquiry learning (POGIL) environment. Experience how formal team structures and intentional teacher facilitation enhance student sense making, communication, and community building. Explore guided-inquiry activities that support students struggling with anxiety. Assess how this pedagogy can improve your students' feelings of safety in sharing their ideas.
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Mare Sullivan

Curriculum writing, teacher workshops, Consultant, retired teacher
- Co-author of "Elements of Art: A Guided Inquiry" cooperative team learning, inquiry-based activities.  - Named the 2013 Washington State Secondary Science Teacher of the Year- Past Steering Committee Member of The POGIL Project, Lancaster PA, focusing on process-oriented guided-inquiry... Read More →
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Tammy Ashworth

Teacher, CVUSD
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

2:00pm EDT

Developing a Visual Journal Practice for Your Middle-Level Classroom!
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Do you need a new practice for your middle-level classroom to help bridge skill gaps between students and foster authentic, safe, creative risk-taking? If your answer is yes, then why not try visual journaling? Learn helpful tools and tips for implementing visual journaling in your classroom.
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Jacqueline Jablecki

Middle School Art Teacher, Queen Annes County Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

2:00pm EDT

Introduction to Digital Drawing and Art With an Easy-to-Use Program
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Do you want an easy-to-use, free drawing program (Sketchpad) that can be accessed on Chromebooks, iPads, and other digital devices via the web? If so, bring your own device and learn how to experiment and teach digital drawing lessons, along with trying a drawing pad with USB connection.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

2:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Más Idiomas: Language Inclusion in Museums CANCELLED
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
SESSION CANCELLED - SESSION CANCELLED - SESSION CANCELLED

Previewing the upcoming book, Language Inclusion in Museums, authored by bilingual museum professionals, advocates for museum-wide translations and facilitation of bilingual programs, this sessions highlights the psychological benefits of multilingualism, and presents a toolkit for advocating and implementing language inclusion policies and practice.

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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

2:00pm EDT

Inclusive Museum Education in the Context of Parental Rights Legislation
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Explore strategies for inclusive museum education amid evolving parental rights legislation. Through a case study and open discussion, this session will address the balance between educational integrity and parental concerns to gain practical solutions for creating equitable, respectful, and engaging learning environments for diverse audiences.
Presenters
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Brittny Bevel

Head of Guided and Gallery-Based Learning, Tampa Museum of Art
Brittny Bevel is the Head of Guided and Gallery-Based Learning at the Tampa Museum of Art. Working within the interpretation division, she oversees school and interpretive programs, including tours, the docents, lectures, and gallery talks. Prior to coming to Tampa, Brittny served... Read More →
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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

2:00pm EDT

Touch and Tell: Enhancing Museum Experiences for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Unlock the power of touch in this hands-on session designed ti transform museum visits for blind and visually impaired guests. Explore innovative tactile interactives and compelling verbal descriptions that create engaging multisensory experiences. Discover practical strategies to ensure every visitor enjoys equitable access to art.
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Mallory Lind

The Georgia Museum of Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

2:00pm EDT

We're in This Together: Social-Emotional Learning Implementation and Support Strategies for Preservice Students
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Learn more about the need for social-emotional learning (SEL) for preservice students during the transition from student to professional. We will discuss the design, implementation, and experiences of SEL for students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Participants will experience hands-on SEL activities and receive a take-home pdf of the curriculum.
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Lindsay Edwards

Ph.D. Student, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

2:00pm EDT

Dinner Is Served!: Moving Away From Traditional Tests in AP Art History
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Essays and multiple-choice questions are necessities, but are they always the most effective in assessing student understanding? Create a dinner party, build a museum wing, or weave a bag. By introducing hands-on projects that both assess and teach, your students will form lasting connections by engaging rather than memorizing.
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Martha Anne Kuntz

Art Educator, Notre Dame High School
I am the Visual and Performing Arts department chair at Notre Dame High School in Belmont, California. I teach AP Studio, AP Art History, and Sculpture, as well as a new Fiber Arts Course. I am also an AP Studio Art & Design mentor.
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

2:00pm EDT

Secondary Smash Hits: Shared Successes of Effective Practices and Student Engagement
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Learn from art leaders and educators offering varied experiences working with different populations to engage students. We will share practices that have proven effective at the secondary level. Bring your questions and successes.
Presenters
avatar for Cathy Heller

Cathy Heller

Coordinator of Fine Arts, Peach County School District, GA
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Linda W. Kieling, M.Ed.

Art Educator/NAEA Secondary Director, Adrienne C Nelson High School
I live outside of Portland, OR and I am in my 35th year of teaching. We have 5 kids, 4 grandchildren and a Shiba Inu named Miku. I am passionate about family, friends, art and travel.
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Robin Brewer

NAEA Secondary Division Director-Elect, Garnet Valley High School
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Gayle Trueblood

Past President, Secondary WR Representative and EDI State Liaison to NAEA, OAEA
Sculpture/Ceramics, Jewelry, Wearable Arts, Art Club and Yearbook Advisor from Lima, Ohio. I’ve been teaching for 26 years at Shawnee High School. Currently serving as the Past President of the Ohio Art Education Association and EDI liaison to NAEA.
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

2:00pm EDT

Utilizing Concise Language to Navigate Complex Content in Contemporary Learning Spaces
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
In the era of banned books and content censorship, educators need support to talk authentically and truthfully about the history, culture, and practices that make up art. This session seeks to give fresh perspectives on how to say what is necessary while validating concerns and keeping spaces safe for all.
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Brooke Hunter-Lombardi

Visual Art Educator, Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

2:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: 2SLGBTQIA+
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
This space is for people who identify within the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). Participants will network and build relationships with each other and plan future engagements.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon IX

2:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Black/African American
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
These sessions are for individuals who identify as Black/African American. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). Participants will network and build relationships with each other. Black/African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and formerly, Afro-Americans) are an ethnic group consisting of peoples from the Americas and globe with partial or total ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

2:00pm EDT

Data Visualization Working Group: Research and Applications in Art Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Explore data visualization as a tool for research within the field of art education and its applications in the K-12 classroom. This deep dive investigates ways art educators can use interdisciplinary processes to inspire, inform, and transform scholarly and pedagogical ways of seeing, doing, and making. Presenters will include Caleb Rose, Qais Assali, Yuichih Wu, and M. Sylvia Weintraub.
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Qais Assali

Professor of the Practice, SMFA at Tufts
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Joy Bertling

Associate Professor of Art Education, University of Tennessee
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII

2:00pm EDT

Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session 3
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
The NAEA Distinguished Fellows Mentoring Session 3 brings together researchers and educators who wish to offer their ideas, interests, and topical issues, especially those related to research, in lively, open discussion with NAEA Distinguished Fellows who have decades of experience and expertise to share, advise, and mentor.
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Debra Pylypiw

Pylstone, LLC & Coastal Carolina Community College
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Debi West

Retired Art Educator / Owner Consultant / Graduate Instructor / Part-time Art Educator at SPMA cause why not!, WESTpectations Educational Consulting and AOEU and Sea Pines Montessori Academy
I’m a passionate, seasoned art educator…I firmly believe that #togetherweARTbetter and the ultimate winners will always be our kiddos!
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Mary Stokrocki

Professor of Art Education, Arizona State University
I teach Digital Ethnography in Art on Second Life at NonProfit Commons and on OpenSim through University of British Columbia
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Linda Popp

Retired secondary art educator Narrative found object assemblage sculptor NAEA Distinguished Fellow MAEA Distinguished Fellow
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

3:00pm EDT

Overcoming Barriers to Access in the Art Room: Authentic Engagement for ALL Learners
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Do you have students who would benefit from adaptations or accommodations to make their art experiences more authentic and meaningful without paraeducators doing it for them? Come learn about academic, physical, and communicative barriers to access and easy ways to overcome them. Your students will thank you!
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Kelley DeCleene

Adjunct Instructor, Content Creator, SME, Curriculum Writer, Art of Education University
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

3:00pm EDT

Studio Habits of Mind: Seeing Assessment
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Learn how to create and use an assessment tool that incorporates the Studio Habits of Mind as the lens through which to view the art standards and the language of the art studio. Walk away with curriculum examples, lesson ideas, and assessment tools that can be adapted to your needs.
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

3:00pm EDT

Teacher Retention Through Artist-in-Residence Collaborations
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Learn the "how-tos" of a unique artist-in-residence program aimed at teacher retention and development. With information for classroom teachers, teaching artists, and their administrators, witness each stage of five unique residencies and how they facilitated growth in a breadth of areas including cultural responsiveness, SEL, self-confidence, environmental arts, and more!
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Brett Henzig

Director of Programming, Artists Working in Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

3:00pm EDT

What is the Evolving Role of Nontraditional Community Art Praxis in Preservice and In-Service Art Education?
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
How are K-12 schools and postsecondary art education programs an integral part of the arts community? Explore community art praxis in preservice and in-service art teacher education by discussing the enriching possibilities of incorporating nontraditional spaces and organizations into curricular and evolving pedagogical practice.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

3:00pm EDT

Eco-Pedagogy in Action: The Landfill Project
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This presentation will introduce an eco-pedagogical curriculum project that connected students with their local environment, particularly through a field trip to a landfill and a nature walk guided by a contemporary artist. We will discuss the curriculum framework, relevant contemporary artists, and examples of choice-based artmaking from my students.
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

3:00pm EDT

From Personal Artmaking Practice to Eco-Pedagogy: Instructional Units Inspired by Making, Nature, and Our Surroundings
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Consider how personal artmaking practices tied to sense of place and engagements with the natural world can inspire the development of instructional units which help students build awareness of how we can collectively work toward sustaining our environment in an interconnected world. Come away with unit ideas and materials.
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Grace Harrison

Teacher-Art, Baltimore City Public Schools
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Nan Park

Faculty, Maryland Institute College of Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

3:00pm EDT

Elementary Carousel of Learning: Crafting an Engaging Curriculum
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Learn from four elementary art educators from across the country on a variety of different curricula! Presenters will discuss four different styles of curricula, from TAB to preK to adaptive and everything else in between!
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

3:00pm EDT

Making Public Art Accessible to Young Learners
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Public art is a meaningful and impactful tool for teaching accessibility to and awareness of art in our communities. Explore the development and delivery of a theme-based unit for students in upper elementary grade levels about public art from art problem and curiosities to creation, as well as final verification and synthesis.
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Bob Reeker

K-5 Visual Art Educator, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

3:00pm EDT

A Museum in Your Classroom: Exploring Contemporary Artworks and Lessons They Inspire
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Bring the museum into your classroom. Explore a work of contemporary Native art, create your own artwork, and leave with lesson ideas that connect the two directly. This session will talk through diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as discuss creating a safe, inclusive environment wherever you teach.
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Carrie Goe Nettleton

Education Director, Yellowstone Art Museum
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M108

3:00pm EDT

In What Ways Might "Culture" Be Introduced to Preservice Students in Art Education?
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Through sharing how a course titled "Art Education Across Cultures" unfolded in the spring 2023 semester, this session seeks to address the complexity behind the notion of "culture." The session will also highlight some insights and resources along with collaborative and independent projects created by the students.
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Anna Ryoo

Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

3:00pm EDT

Islamic Arts: How It Inspires The World
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Islamic arts have inspired global art with intricate patterns, calligraphy, and architecture. Design a unit featuring historical context, hands-on geometric design workshops, and calligraphy lessons to bring it to the classroom. Use lectures to highlight influences on Western artists, fostering appreciation and respect for Islamic cultural contributions.
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Zahra Farooq

Art Teacher at West Lakes Preparatory Academy, Miami Dade County Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

3:00pm EDT

Sharing Culture Through Art the DEI and Delicious Dishes Story
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Learn how an arts integration team used an artist-in-residency program to organize interschool field trips and artmaking activities with three culturally divergent Midwestern high schools, culminating in an ED&I-themed recipe book!
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Elizabeth Barker

Teacher SECONDARY, Lebanon R-III
Elizabeth Bauer-Barker serves as Visual Art Department Chair and is in her 30th year at Lebanon High School in southwest Missouri. From 2019-2023, Elizabeth served on NAEA’s EDI Commission. She was the 2022 National Secondary Art Educator Award recipient and currently serves as... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

3:00pm EDT

Fostering Civic Responsibility Through Art: Innovative K-12 Interdisciplinary Curriculum Project
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Join us in exploring the successful outcomes of K-12 interdisciplinary arts and civics curriculum developed over 2 years between universities and K-12 schools. Highlighting student artworks from various schools, we showcase teaching resources. We also examine interdisciplinary projects that foster civic learning and local engagement through artmaking and place-based pedagogy.
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

3:00pm EDT

Let's Talk About STEAM Education Across the Curriculum
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Let's talk about STEAM! Do you remember that book, STEAM Education: An Interdisciplinary Look at Art in the Curriculum, that sold out at the last NAEA Convention? The authors and editors want to talk with you about STEAM, their book, and how to implement STEAM in your classroom.
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Tracey Hunter-Doniger

The College of Charleston
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Nancy Walkup

RAEA President
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

3:00pm EDT

Pixels to Play: Level Up Your Art Classroom With Accessible Video Game Design Using Construct
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Discover how to incorporate various aspects of video game design, including story and plot, character, animation, and level design into your art lessons. We will explore the design program Construct, which allows for the creation of video games without the use of coding languages.
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Nichole Kaplan-Rudolph

Art Educator, Clarkston High School
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014

3:00pm EDT

Exploring Identity Through Textile Arts
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
How is identity expressed through textiles? Our deep connection to clothing and textiles makes them an ideal conduit for individual expression and cultural heritage. Explore the sociohistorical context of textile arts, symbols used to convey various meanings, and activities that encourage students to convey their heritage and unique identity.
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Ruby Ming

Visual Arts & Culture, Independent Museum Professional
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

3:00pm EDT

Home and Belonging: Affirming Students' Identities With Diverse Artists and Inclusive Language
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Learn how two educators experience belonging and engage students with contemporary artists. You will leave with ways to cultivate inclusivity and plan a culturally responsive and sustaining art lesson that prioritizes students' funds of knowledge.
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

3:00pm EDT

Inspiring Student Art Journals
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Art journals! How can you use them in your classroom? You'll learn how art journals are used to inspire 4th through 6th graders to start their own art journaling journey. You'll walk away with ideas on how to create an art journal with kids, as well as techniques and applications.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

3:00pm EDT

Beyond Advisory Groups: Leveraging Professional Learning Communities in Museums as Sustainable Models of Collaboration
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Deepen your understanding of leveraging professional learning communities as cohorts for codevelopment. This approach not only influences new engagement models but also serves as an effective program model. You will gain practical tools for collaboration and leave inspired to develop innovative, impactful programs in their own institutions.
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

3:00pm EDT

Empowering Teen Voices Through Civic Engagement: Innovative Strategies for Facilitating Teen Designed Public Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Explore a teen internship program that transforms community concerns into public art. This session shares innovative strategies for engaging youth in meaningful conversations and facilitating collaborative projects around equity and justice. Attendees will gain culturally responsive resources to implement these strategies in their own educational settings.
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Ahmari Benton

Associate Educator of Teen Programs, Milwaukee Art Museum
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

3:00pm EDT

R- U- AI Curious? It's All About the PROMPT!
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Discover how AI can be an accelerant for authentic learning. AI is more than a shortcut and this session will emphasize the crucial role of well-crafted PROMPTS to enhance authentic educational outcomes. Participants will also have an opportunity to develop a personalized effective prompt for their classrooms.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

3:00pm EDT

Supporting New and New-to-Art Teachers: Building Foundations for Success
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Lay a solid foundation for the early years of your teaching career! Discover essential tools and strategies for new or new-to-art teachers. Gain practical advice on classroom management, curriculum planning, and student engagement. Learn about unexpected challenges and how to respond to them.
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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 →
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Theresa Gillespie

Chair of Graduate Student Retention, The Art of Education University
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

3:00pm EDT

Arts and Health: Expanding Research and Practice and the Role of Art Education in Healing
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Examine the role of art education in the expanding field of arts and health by investigating the avenues being paved and the wide array of settings of this transformative work. Presenters provide examples of practice supported by literature reviews and a case study on destigmatizing addiction disorder with vulnerable populations.
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Patty Bode

Associate Professor / Coordinator Art Education, Southern Connecticut State University
Dr. Patty Bode weaves a tapestry of teaching and leadership art education experiences in both PK-12 public schools, and in higher education teacher preparation programs. She has worked in public schools for over 20 years as an art teacher, curriculum leader and middle school principal... Read More →
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Ramya Ravisankar

Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Columbus College of Art and Design
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

3:00pm EDT

Literature Review of Social-Emotional Learning in K-12 Art Education
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Social-emotional learning (SEL) in K-12 education has been evolving since the mid-1990s but has become more prevalent in art education over the past 5 years. As SEL is incorporated into arts-based curricula, we need to understand the importance and implications of integrating SEL into the arts.
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Sarah Sanders

Elementary Visual Art Teacher, NYC Department of Education, Clemson University
I am an elementary visual art educator in New York City public schools and a PhD student in Clemson University's hyflex Teaching & Learning program. My research is in professional development and social emotional learning in arts education. 
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L026

3:00pm EDT

AP for Process Not Product: LET'S PLAY!
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Develop your skills in practice, experimentation, revision, ideation, materials, and processes. Come play with new, innovative materials while developing written statements to connect ideas to discoveries. Help students become scientific investigators of creative thinking, initiators of sustained investigations with personal voice, and successful candidates for the AP Art and Design Exam.
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Maria Knuckley Robinson

Director of Studio Art and Pre Art Therapy, Salem Academy and College
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

3:00pm EDT

Art, Work, Family: Three High School Connected Arts Network Teachers Collaborate to Create Meaningful Student Projects Focused on SEL, Career Skills, and Personal Growth
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
This is an invitation to be inspired by Connected Arts Network (CAN) Teacher Leaders who collaborated on a student project intertwining SEL, DEI, career skills, and personal growth through art. Discover how students used photography to explore the intersection of work and family and the culminating student-centered curated show.
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Gayle Nicholls-Ali

Facilitator, Photography & Digital Communication, Arts Media & Entertainment Institute
Passionate about arts education and career pathways, I am a photographer, creative writer and arts educator. I am a Connected Arts Network (CAN) Teacher Leader and CTE AME Ambassador actively supporting arts educators through professional learning communities, curriculum development... Read More →
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Chay Ross

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Natl. Teacher Leader, National Art Education Association
Consultant, Ed Tech Trainer, Adobe ACE Innovation Leader, California Art Education Association Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Chair
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

3:00pm EDT

Implementing Creative Research Journals in the Art Room: A Teacher's Perspective
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Explore the implementation of creative research journals in the art room. Three art educators will share insights from lived experience. Presenters will share strategies, challenges, and successes, as well as how these journals have enhanced their student learning and creativity.
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Maggie Elsener

Teacher-Secondary, Lincoln Northeast High School
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

3:00pm EDT

Indigenous Youth Voices
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Explore an innovative three-part mural series that investigates complex contemporary issues through the cultural lens of federal Indian policy and tribal sovereignty. Engage in culturally responsive practices and instruction for Native students that fosters relationships. Through collaborative artmaking, students share authentic narratives, center healing, and work from their hearts.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

3:00pm EDT

Starting a Fiber Arts Class From Scratch
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Interested in teaching fiber arts? Don't know where to start? This session will show you where to begin and how to sequence lessons to engage students and build highly-adaptable skills. Leave with digital access to timelines, project guides, lesson plans, supply lists, and other resources.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

3:00pm EDT

Successful and Engaging Lesson Ideas for Every Art Teacher, AP and Beyond!
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Are you looking for successful lesson plans that emphasize creative learning strategies for your students? Look no further! We'll be sharing lessons that include AP, collaborative learning, STEAM, K-12 and more! You will leave with a better understanding of how to springboard these lessons into your teaching.
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Debi West

Retired Art Educator / Owner Consultant / Graduate Instructor / Part-time Art Educator at SPMA cause why not!, WESTpectations Educational Consulting and AOEU and Sea Pines Montessori Academy
I’m a passionate, seasoned art educator…I firmly believe that #togetherweARTbetter and the ultimate winners will always be our kiddos!
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Stan Dodson

Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) Past President / Awards Chair, Secondary Art Education
I currently serve as the Past President of the Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) and chair the Fine Arts Department at Burke County High School. Additionally, I am an adjunct professor at Augusta University, where I teach MAT art, Content Literacy, and Advanced Inquiry in Educational... Read More →
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Ivey Coleman

Art Teacher, Lady's Island Middle School
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

3:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
These sessions are for individuals who identify as being American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous is a broad, colonial construct which refers to individuals who hold citizenry in a Tribe or village. American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous in this case specifically relates to Tribes and villages with homelands within the settler state of the United States.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon D

4:00pm EDT

Project Your Vision: Elevating Media Arts With Projection Mapping
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Explore innovative teaching with projection mapping and enhancing student creativity. Attendees will master practical strategies, gain a dynamic toolkit, and leave empowered to integrate this cutting-edge technology into digital media arts programs, sparking imaginative projects and engaging classroom experiences.
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Justin Pierce

Director of Arts Education, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Justin Pierce is a Media Arts artist and educator committed to fostering collaboration and cultivating curiosity. He began his career after receiving a BA in Painting and a BFA in Art Education from Kent State University in 2004. Justin later earned his MAAE from MICA in 2011 with... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L003

4:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Almost Got Arrested: My Adventure in Teaching Critical Socially Engaged Art in China CANCELLED
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
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By sharing my experiences teaching critical socially engaged art in an authoritarian society and how these references inspire the visual culture classrooms in the United States, you will gain insights and practical strategies for overcoming challenges in diverse educational environments and fostering inclusive, reflective, and socially conscious art education programs.

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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027

4:00pm EDT

Reviving the Spark: Strategies for Confident Drawing in a TAB Studio
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Unlock the potential of your young artists with choice-based drawing strategies. This session offers practical approaches, engaging prompts, technology integration, and action research data to help you maintain and boost drawing confidence in your elementary students. Osmo swag will be raffled off.
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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 →
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008

4:00pm EDT

Practical Approaches to Teaching Disability Studies in Art Education to University Students
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Two art educators discuss practical approaches to teaching disability studies in art education at the undergraduate level. The presenters will include examples of how they introduce concepts, how students respond to this pedagogical approach, and also discuss the role disclosure has played in building classroom community and positive relationships.
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Alexandra Allen

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Buffalo State University
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

4:00pm EDT

Celebrating Leadership: Elementary Division
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Join the NAEA Elementary Art Educator of the Year for an inspiring session on creating a thriving art classroom!
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020

4:00pm EDT

Connecting Art and Literacy Through Pictograms and Codes
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Create literacy connections for your elementary artists through use of pictogram alphabets and codes! Deeply rooted in world history and cultures, some of these are still in use today, as well as newer adaptations of icons in our contemporary culture. I will share three lessons to use in your curriculum!
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Stacey Walden

SCAEA Membership Chair, Art Educator, India Hook Elementary (SC)
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012

4:00pm EDT

Cultivating a Classroom Community of Risk-Taking
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Are your students risk takers and problem solvers? Come learn about my Fund for Teachers Fellowship in Germany and Denmark, which focuses on integrating innovations such as AI, AR/VR, and 3D printing into the classroom, as well as strategies geared toward improving problem-solving skills and maker culture with your students.
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Catie Nasser

Elementary Art Educator, Middleton Public Schools
Catie Nasser has been working with children in the arts as an educator and art therapist for over 15 years. She recently presented on developing an arts based STEAM curriculum at MassCue’s fall conference and National Art Education Association’s annual conference. This summer... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018

4:00pm EDT

Integrating Los Angeles-Based Artists and Promoting Student Voice
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Cruise down the Los Angeles landscape of contemporary artists and promote student voice through an exercise on how to transform a gallery visit into accessible lessons for your diverse student population. Join us to discuss the work of BIPOC artists based in Los Angeles, and curate your mini-gallery.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

4:00pm EDT

Good Trouble: Leaving the Masters Behind to Ethically Share Diverse Works With Elementary Art Students
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
How do we approach culturally diverse works with our students and manage the difficult conversations that may follow? We jump in, using CRSE and SEL competencies to guide ourselves and other arts educators. Learn how to increase social awareness and expand students' cultural lens and cultural sensitivity with diverse works.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019

4:00pm EDT

Murals as a Primary Vehicle for Understanding Identity and Building Agency in PreK-12
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Explore identity-based curricula across grade levels (preK and 12th grade) centering intergenerational, multilingual BIPOC woman-identified muralists and their work. The lessons were collaboratively designed within a local art museum's educator professional cohort. Participants will leave with strategies for leveraging the power of murals and identity-based storytelling for curricula building.
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avatar for William Heidenfeldt

William Heidenfeldt

Associate Principal, Salesian College Preparatory
Dr. Billy Heidenfeldt joined Salesian College Preparatory as the French and ESL teacher in 2015. In 2022, responding to the need to empower professional learning, growth and possibility for teaching staff, Billy became the Associate Principal supervising curriculum and instruction... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M115

4:00pm EDT

Neurodiversity in the Art Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Learn about the different types of neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, autism, oppositional defiant, twice-exceptional, high ability, thrice exceptional, PDA, etc.) and explore classroom pedagogy and practices to help meet the needs of neurodiverse students, while using mock classroom scenarios to troubleshoot and prepare for potential situations involving neurodiverse students.
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Jennifer Fisher

Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004

4:00pm EDT

Creating a Preservice Community for Networking and Empowerment Through a Regional Preservice Art Education Conference
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Explore topics and issues that arose at a regional conference designed for and by preservice art educators, dedicated to creating community, professional development, and opportunities for networking and leadership. We'll discuss organizational structure and takeaways, providing a model for others interested in connecting and empowering preservice programs.
Presenters
avatar for Reilly Powers

Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative
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Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University
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Stephanie Danker

Associate Professor of Art Education, Miami University
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

4:00pm EDT

Teaching Social Practice and Community Engaged Art Education With Criticality in Coursework
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Hear an overview of critically aware course activities and syllabi that engages participants in considering core concepts. Reflections and questions from lived experiences in higher education will provide examples of successful community partnerships, strategies for student-driven projects, and assessment structures for big ideas to frame your future social practice with culturally sustaining perspectives.
Presenters
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Patty Bode

Associate Professor / Coordinator Art Education, Southern Connecticut State University
Dr. Patty Bode weaves a tapestry of teaching and leadership art education experiences in both PK-12 public schools, and in higher education teacher preparation programs. She has worked in public schools for over 20 years as an art teacher, curriculum leader and middle school principal... Read More →
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Ramya Ravisankar

Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Columbus College of Art and Design
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

4:00pm EDT

Artist + Activist: Amplifying Student Voices Through Creation, Research, and Exhibition
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Have you ever wondered how to include more activism into your curriculum and amplify your student voices? This presentation will provide examples of how to create an annual Artist + Activist show for your art program. We will show several Artist + Activist complete art shows and units with student examples.
Presenters
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Deanna Sortino

Teacher, Niles Township High School District 240
Fine Arts
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Dawn Zalkus

3D Specialist, Niles West High School
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006

4:00pm EDT

An Exemplary Visual Art Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Transform an empty art room into a dynamic learning environment! Explore the journey from a blank canvas to a bustling hub of creativity. Witness student-centered innovation that not only enriches learning but also elevates teacher recognition through exemplary ratings. Come, be part of the journey toward excellence in art education!
Presenters
avatar for Anthony Woodruff

Anthony Woodruff

Visual Art Teacher, McCracken County Schools
I currently teach Visual Arts to 4th - 8th graders at Reidland Intermediate and Middle Schools in Paducah, Kentucky.As an enthusiastic educator, I am excited to share lessons on Shoe Design, Portrait Painting, and Clay Zombies. Additionally, I have a strong passion for museums, which... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

4:00pm EDT

Creativity and Hope Amid Educational Restrictions
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Join and reflect with three museum educators who experienced challenges due to education restrictions in their states. Hear tips and strategies on how museum educators can move forward in creating safe and critical-thinking spaces for students amid restrictions and collaborate with peers to consider your own experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Molly Phillips

Molly Phillips

Assistant Director for Education, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

4:00pm EDT

Cultivating Awe for Wellbeing
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Why is awe essential, and how do we encourage it? Learn about a research partnership between a museum and a psychology professor studying how slow wonder-filled looking and awe enhance well-being. Hear how awe fosters resilience and sparks creativity. Discuss strategies to cultivate awe mindsets in your teaching contexts.
Presenters
avatar for Nathalie Ryan

Nathalie Ryan

National Gallery of Art, Senior Educator
Nathalie Ryan is a Senior Educator at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, where she has led programs for educators, families, teens, and the adult public since 2002. Her current work at the National Gallery is researching awe, wonder, creativity, and wellbeing in the museum with... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

4:00pm EDT

Empowering Critical Thinking Through Art: A Collaborative Initiative
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Discover how a unique partnership between a local museum and public schools is enhancing critical thinking and creativity in Title I students. Explore the innovative use of Project Zero's Thinking Routines in classroom curriculum and guided tours, fostering cognitive and emotional growth through experiential art education.
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avatar for Brittny Bevel

Brittny Bevel

Head of Guided and Gallery-Based Learning, Tampa Museum of Art
Brittny Bevel is the Head of Guided and Gallery-Based Learning at the Tampa Museum of Art. Working within the interpretation division, she oversees school and interpretive programs, including tours, the docents, lectures, and gallery talks. Prior to coming to Tampa, Brittny served... Read More →
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Laura Hobby

K-12 Visual Arts Supervisor, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Talk to me about Artful Thinking Routines, teaching art in an AMAZING district, and my cocker spaniel, Morgan!
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M116

4:00pm EDT

Sounds of Playful Learning Ahead: Cultivating Family-Friendly Museum Cultures
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Hear from presenters of several arts institutions as they share successful strategies for cultivating family-friendly museum environments. Learn low-resource, high-impact approaches to supporting frontline staff, communicating with families, and meeting developmental and sensory needs in complex museum spaces.
Presenters
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Lindsey Bloom

Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Xoe Fiss

Director of Youth and Family Programs, Milwaukee Art Museum
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L001

4:00pm EDT

Surviving Art Teaching: Stories, Tips, and Wisdom
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Teaching art can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Balancing lessons, assessing student work, managing supplies, adapting to school environments, and surviving performance evaluations can seem like a lot. Hear humorous stories, tips, and tricks from a veteran teacher to help keep the passion of teaching alive.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

4:00pm EDT

Crushed Dreams: Improving Teacher Longevity Through Organizational Strategies and Wisdom Mining
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Gain tools to foster positive classroom culture and improve job satisfaction. Through interactive presentations, case studies, and collaborative discussions, this session will culminate the development of personalized action plans to empower educators to apply strategies that promote long-term success and stability within their schools.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M103

4:00pm EDT

Attending to Affect: Rethinking Pedagogical Practices in a High School Art Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Learning and artmaking should be a challenging, vulnerable process full of experimentation, trust, support, and connection. This session shares research exploring pedagogy centering process, contentment, and connection as it considers affect. Participants will explore how pedagogy can center process and attend to affect through alternative ways of being.
Presenters
avatar for Amanda Price

Amanda Price

Educator-Researcher
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L029

4:00pm EDT

Play and Joy in the Democratic Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Where do art educators make space for play and joy and as a byproduct, curiosity, and transgression? This presentation examines how democratic pedagogy makes openings for students to make work that is urgently meaningful to their identity development and social imagination. Participants will leave with specific democratic classroom practice strategies.
Presenters
avatar for Alice Costas

Alice Costas

Visual Arts Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

4:00pm EDT

Sneaky Assessment in the Art Room: Fostering Creativity Through Art Assessment
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Does the word "assessment" make you cringe? Rethink assessment in the art room with creative prompts, engaging mini-lessons, and sneaky scaffolding. Push students' creative thinking to inform your teaching. This presentation will reinvigorate your teaching and spice up even the most traditional art lessons with overlooked forms of assessment.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030

4:00pm EDT

Social Justice: Empowering Passion, Voice, and Choice
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
This instructional practice workshop focuses on using the creative process and social justice to help learners find their passion and amplify their voice. We'll discuss variety of strategies, activities, and assessments. Attendees can adapt and adopt these ideas for their own purposes and implement them immediately.
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Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

4:00pm EDT

The Sketchbook Project
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Explore a collaborative sketchbook project inspired by the exquisite corpse concept, enhancing community and understanding among students. Learn practical steps to implement this innovative approach that fosterers creativity and empathy. Discover how this project promotes cultural sensitivity and respect in an art classroom. Ideal for educators seeking engaging, inclusive teaching strategies.
Presenters
avatar for Susan Silva

Susan Silva

Fairfax County Public Schools/GMU
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

4:00pm EDT

Why Exhibitions Matter: Teaching Students to Care About Curation
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Exhibitions are a powerful teaching tool, but getting students to care about curation is challenging! How do you get past the idea that exhibitions are just "sticking stuff on the wall?" This presentation offers classroom-tested strategies, resources, and activities to engage students with exhibitions as part of artistic practice.
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avatar for Tiffany Alvarez-Thurman

Tiffany Alvarez-Thurman

Team Lead/Vice President, Plano East Senior HS and Green Stripe Consulting
I am a veteran Visual Arts AP and IB teacher and consultant. Let me know how I can help you!
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010

4:00pm EDT

A National Study on the Identification of Artistically Gifted Students
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
How are artistically (advanced learners) gifted students identified? A year-long national study, funded by the National Art Education Foundation, provides answers and questions that can be important to any art educator who works with or has interest in artistically advanced learners.
Presenters
avatar for Tracey Hunter-Doniger

Tracey Hunter-Doniger

The College of Charleston
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

4:00pm EDT

Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves! Tackling Tough Problems in Supervision and Administration
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Join members from the Supervision/Administration Division to discuss issues impacting the field today. You will have a say in which topics we talk about first and to what depth. Come ready to complete a quick poll at the start of the session to help steer our time together. Panelists will include Laura Mitchell, Gino Molfino, Gerry James, Erin Garrity-Duffey and César Torruella.
Presenters
avatar for Laura Mitchell

Laura Mitchell

Arts Education Specialist, Buncombe County Schools
Laura Mitchell is the Arts Education Specialist for Buncombe County Schools in Asheville, NC.  A former middle school art educator, Laura is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescence Through Young Adult Art, earning her Master’s in Art Education from Western Carolina... Read More →
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Gino Molfino

Coordinator, Fine Arts, Howard County Public School System
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trinity villanueva

Founder, Diwa Soul
Current NAEA Board of Director. Future Associate Chair of NAEA EDI Commission. // I am a mother first and foremost, a proud Latina-NHPI queer woman. // A full time artist, musician, and Polynesian cultural ambassador. Multi-lingual English, Spanish, Hawaiian. // I’m the founder... Read More →
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Cesar Torruella

Executive Director of Arts Education, Chicago Public Schools
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

4:00pm EDT

arTED Micropresentations: Circumnavigating Art Education Research
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
This energetic panel of short-burst, 5-minute micropresentations about teacher preparation program advancements or art education research provides quick presentational topics and outcomes. This session is designed to give a fast-paced glimpse of the important work being done in our field across the United States and beyond. Presenters will include Syed Faizaan Ahab, Floor Grootenhuis, Alice Yu-Chin Cheng, Steven Heil, Donna Jones, Amber Pitt, Kevin Tavin, and Peter Vietgen. 
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Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
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Floor Grootenhuis

Artist in Residence, Hunter College CUNY
avatar for Donna Jones

Donna Jones

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Kennesaw State University
Assistant professor of art education at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VII
 


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