2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

NAEF Board of Trustees Annual Meeting and Committee Meetings

Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Boardroom A

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

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

NAEF, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

8:00am EDT

National Art Education Foundation Grant Program

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon A

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

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 →

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

NAEF, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

4:00pm EDT

National Art Education Foundation Featured Grantee Projects

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

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.

Presenters

Frank Juárez

2025 NAEF Grantee Project Presenters pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon B

NAEF, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

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)

Presenters

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!

14th Annual NAEF Benefit Event 2025 pdf

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

NAEF, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony