2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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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

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

Carrie Barnett

Josh Drews!

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

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 2): All Region Leaders Coming Together Face 2 Face (F2F)

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT

TBA

Feedback Survey

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

Carrie Barnett

Josh Drews!

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

3:00pm EDT

All Division Awards Ceremony

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

TBA

Feedback Survey

We'll be honoring this year's award winners from all NAEA Regions and Divisions. A special presentation will highlight the achievements and accomplishments of each recipient.

Presenters

Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities

Devon Calvert

Janis Nunnally

Linda Kieling

Trinity Villanueva

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
TBA

12:00pm EDT

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

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

TBA

Feedback Survey

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.

Presenters

Matt Young

OAEA President, Ohio Art Education Association

Carrie Barnett lives in Cincinnati with her husband, two college-aged children, and pup. She has 27 years of teaching experience, ranging from public school to private school and 1st grade to college level, with the last 19 years in secondary education. Barnett’s passion for art... Read More →

Carrie Barnett

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

Western Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony