2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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7:00am EDT

Delegates Assembly

Wednesday March 19, 2025 7:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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

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 →

Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP

Carrie Barnett

WR Vice President

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)

Pacific Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony | Eastern Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony | Southeastern Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony | Western Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon EFG

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

Kristi Oliver

Professional Development Manager, Davis Publications

Abi Paytoe Gbayee

University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor, NAEA Pacific Region VP

Carrie Barnett

WR Vice President

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

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

Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities

Devon Calvert

Janis Nunnally

NAEA Middle Level Director/Art Educator, NAEA/Upperman Middle

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.

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

12:00pm EDT

Southeastern Region Awards & Leader 2 Leader Part 1 (L2L 2)

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon X

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!

Presenters

Kirby Meng

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

Southeastern Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony