2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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

Makes Me Wanna Holler: Black Male Art Educators Speaking Identity and Culture

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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

Calvester S. Graham

Secondary Visual Art Instructor

Semaj Campbell

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

Secondary, Instructional Practice

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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.

Presenters

Rebecca Bourgault

Donna Murray-Tiedge

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

Research, Instructional Demonstration

2:00pm EDT

Forging Fabrication to Fabulous with Lasers in the Art Classroom

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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.

Presenters

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Forging Lasers NAEA Presentation pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

Art & Media Technology Interest Group, Instructional Demonstration

3:00pm EDT

Wonder-Full Art Education: Amplifying Awe Through Community-Based and Collaborative Artmaking

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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

Carolina Blatt

Program Coordinator & 3/4 Faculty, Rowan University

WonderfullArtEducation NAEA2025 Blatt pptx

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

Higher Education, Deep Dive Research

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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.

Presenters

Eunhye Bae

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

Asian Art and Culture Interest Group, Professional Paper Presentation

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

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

8:00am EDT

Fostering Creative Awareness: Integrating Technology-Based Early Childhood Emotional Art Education Program and Visual Diaries

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:25am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Conference Theatre (M112)

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.

Presenters

Nara Kim

Sukyoung Park