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Thursday, March 20
 

12:00pm EDT

Middle Level Division Conversations With Colleagues: Exploring Current Topics
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII
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
avatar for Janis Nunnally

Janis Nunnally

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

12:00pm EDT

Making Brush Magic [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012
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.
Presenters
JW
MO
avatar for Suzanne Hobart

Suzanne Hobart

Art teacher
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Scrappy Creatures [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
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
avatar for Lee Darter

Lee Darter

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

1:00pm EDT

Art Criticism: Fostering Creativity and Understanding in the Middle School Art Room
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027
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.
Presenters
JH
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L027
  Middle, Instructional Demonstration

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013
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.
Presenters
HK
LB
Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013
  Middle, Instructional Practice

3:00pm EDT

All Division Awards Ceremony
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG
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
YC

Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities
DC
avatar for Janis Nunnally

Janis Nunnally

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

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.
avatar for trinity villanueva

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
  All Divisions, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Pacific Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Eastern Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Southeastern Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Western Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Elementary, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Middle, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Secondary, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Preservice, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Higher Education, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Museum Education, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony |   Supervision and Administration, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

3:00pm EDT

Brush Up on Brush-Lettering Techniques [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010
TICKET REQUIRED
Learn the basics of brush lettering using ordinary broad-tipped markers. Attendees will practice warm-up exercises and lettering drills, and then combine them to create beautiful brush letters. This workshop is for educators seeking to increase their own artistic skills as well as those who teach upper elementary through high school..
Presenters
avatar for Amanda Youngblood

Amanda Youngblood

AAEA President, Alabama Art Education Association
Hi! I'm Amanda! An artist and art educator residing in Alabama. I am currently President for Alabama Art Education Association. I enjoy learning new art techniques and skills, and love sharing my passion for creativity with my students and peers. Recently, small sketchbook works of... Read More →
1. Marker Position AYoungblood pdf
2. Basic Strokes AYoungblood pdf
3. Brush Letter Lowercase Alphabet AYoungblood pdf
4. Brush Letter Lowercase Alphabet with arrows AYoungblood pdf
5. Brush Letter Capital Alphabet AYoungblood pdf
6. Lower Case Alphabet AYoungblood pdf
7. Learn to Letter Better AYoungblood pdf
8. Brush Lettering Presentation AYoungblood pdf
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Building Classroom Community Through Collaborative SEL-Infused Artmaking [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
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.
Presenters
avatar for Rachael Harrison

Rachael Harrison

Visual Arts Director, El Sol Academy
avatar for Matthew Grundler

Matthew Grundler

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

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.
Building Classroom Community through Collaborative SEL Infused Artmaking (1) pdf
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Eliciting Empathy and Understanding Through Visual Literacy Across the Curriulum [TICKET REQUIRED]
Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L014
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.
Presenters
avatar for Rachel Losch

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
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)
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.
Presenters
avatar for Gili Sherman

Gili Sherman

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

5:30pm EDT

Middle Level Awardee Showcase: Distinction From the Middle
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110
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.
Presenters
avatar for Janis Nunnally

Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle
JF
Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110
  Middle, Big Art Education Questions
 
Friday, March 21
 

8:00am EDT

Facilitating Art Academic Conversations in Collaboration With the Librarian Using Socratic Seminar
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107
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
  Middle, Instructional Practice

8:00am EDT

Getting Digital With Middle
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L030
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
  Middle, Skills Toolbox

8:00am EDT

Ignite Artistic Fire in Your Middle Schoolers
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
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 →
Team Middle Presentation pdf
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
  Middle, Instructional Practice

12:00pm EDT

Middle Level Division Medley 1: Advocacy Through Research and Leadership
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004
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
JF
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004
  Middle, Skills Toolbox

12:00pm EDT

Anything but Paper: Creating With Found and Donated Items [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010
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.
Presenters
avatar for Emily Juda
NAEA 2025 Anything But Paper Creating with Found and Donated Items (1) pdf
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L010
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Building Together: Collaborative Art Installations [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
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.
Presenters
avatar for Malvina Johnson

Malvina Johnson

Visual Arts Teacher, Katy ISD
Building Together Collaborative Art Installations pdf
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Creating Comics in Art Education [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008
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.
Presenters
GK
JR
KS
SG
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110
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.
Presenters
avatar for Alpha Nash

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 →
MR
Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

1:00pm EDT

NAEA Middle Level Medley II: Artmaking Roundtable
Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004
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!!
Presenters
avatar for Janis Nunnally

Janis Nunnally

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

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016
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
avatar for Joanna Angelopoulos

Joanna Angelopoulos

Middle School Visual Arts Educator, Winston Campus Middle School
NAEA 2025 Inside Out Emotional Expression through ART pdf
Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016
  Middle, Skills Toolbox

3:00pm EDT

A New Twist (or Stitch!): Mixed-Media Collage [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L015/L019
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
avatar for Dr. Lisa Spence

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
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, L017/L018
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
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Thomas Danbo-Inspired Giant Troll Sculptures for the Classroom [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008
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
avatar for Miranda Meeks

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
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Turning Trash Into Treasure With Gelli Plates [TICKET REQUIRED]
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012
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
avatar for Matthew Grundler

Matthew Grundler

Middle School 6-8 grade Art, Plano Independent School District
I am on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artguy76.bsky.social
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 →
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 →
Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L011/l012
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

4:30pm EDT

Creative Sustainability: Transforming Recycled Materials Into Art With Students
Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114
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.
Presenters
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 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114
  Middle, Instructional Demonstration
 
Saturday, March 22
 

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009
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
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Games People Play [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106
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
DH
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M105/M106
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Storytelling to Connect to Self: Oral History and Bookmaking Workshop [TICKET REQUIRED]
Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L007/L008
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
EH

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
  Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

1:00pm EDT

Art Reboot: Reinventing, Creating, and Building a New Art Program
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)
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.
Presenters
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 →
Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)
  Middle, Instructional Practice

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100
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
avatar for Matthew Grundler

Matthew Grundler

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

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
  Middle, Skills Toolbox

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
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006
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.
Presenters
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 →
TA

Tammy Ashworth

Teacher, CVUSD
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L006
  Middle, Skills Toolbox

2:00pm EDT

Developing a Visual Journal Practice for Your Middle-Level Classroom!
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111
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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avatar for Jacqueline Jablecki

Jacqueline Jablecki

Middle School Art Teacher, Queen Annes County Public Schools
Visual Journaling NAEA 25 pdf
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111
  Middle, Instructional Demonstration

2:00pm EDT

Introduction to Digital Drawing and Art With an Easy-to-Use Program
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004
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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avatar for Leah Morgan
Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L004
  Middle, Skills Toolbox

3:00pm EDT

Exploring Identity Through Textile Arts
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114
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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avatar for Ruby Ming

Ruby Ming

Visual Arts & Culture, Independent Museum Professional
Textiles&Identity Artworks NAEA25 pdf
Textiles&Identity Presentation&Activities NAEA25 pdf
Textiles&Identity Educator Resources NAEA25 pdf
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114
  Middle, Instructional Practice

3:00pm EDT

Home and Belonging: Affirming Students' Identities With Diverse Artists and Inclusive Language
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028
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.
Presenters
MH
RA
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028
  Middle, Instructional Practice

3:00pm EDT

Inspiring Student Art Journals
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020
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.
Presenters
AA
Inspiring Art Journals pdf
Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L020
  Middle, Instructional Practice

4:00pm EDT

An Exemplary Visual Art Classroom
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016
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!
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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
  Middle, Instructional Practice
 
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