2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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12:00pm EDT

Student-Designed Textiles Using Infusible Ink [TICKET REQUIRED]

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

TICKET REQUIRED
This hands-on workshop is packed with ways to incorporate textile design into your K-12 student-centered curriculum. Play with infusible ink through drawing and collage and explore multiple ways to design and print a piece of cloth. Bring an article of clothing to upcycle or embellish the materials we provide.

Presenters

Maggie Pasquan

K-5 Art Teacher Westwood Public Schools, Town of Westwood

Carla Miller

Student Designed Textiles Using Infusible Ink pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Choice Art Educators Interest Group, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
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3:00pm EDT

Intro to Creative Coding: Be Your Own Video DJ [TICKET REQUIRED]

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

TICKET REQUIRED
In this workshop, absolute beginners will be introduced to coding for artists through the programming language p5.js. Participants will use code to create interactive, dynamic artwork in a safe, supportive environment facilitated by a passionate creative code educator and video DJ. No experience necessary!

Presenters

Gretchen Larsen

I’m an artist, arts educator and researcher based in Nebraska. I explore the potential of digital technologies to enhance purposeful living via sculpture and creative code.

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Art & Media Technology Interest Group, Ticketed Studio Workshop

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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

Janis Nunnally

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

Jeanie Fellinger

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Middle, Big Art Education Questions

8:00am EDT

Coalition of Feminisms in Art Education Kite Events: Rising Against the Winds of Resistance

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Presenters share stories of feminist activism art education with the 10 kites created at the Coalition for Feminisms in Art Education (CFAE) 2024 Lobby Activism event and flown at 50 events throughout the year in celebration of the Women's Caucus 50th anniversary. The kites have been flown throughout the world.

Presenters

Ann Holt

Chien-Ling Chen

Karen Keifer-Boyd

Laura McCartney

Liz Langdon

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Coalition for Feminisms in Art Education, Professional Paper Presentation

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

Alpha Nash

Ccsd Las Vegas

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Michelle Rodich

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Middle, Ticketed Studio Workshop

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3:00pm EDT

All of the Fun, None of the Fuss: Playful Computational Thinking in PreK-12 Classrooms [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

TICKET REQUIRED
Play with materials to create an object, and with ideas to create a "code" to replicate it! Learn how to incorporate unplugged computational-thinking activities in your art teaching.

Presenters

Marta Cabral

Associate Professor, City University of New York (CUNY)

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Art & Media Technology Interest Group, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
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5:30pm EDT

Art Illuminated: Lighting Up Elementary Creativity With Paper Circuits

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Join our paper circuits workshop for elementary art students! Explore the innovative art of creating with paper circuits, sparking creativity to illuminate elementary students' understanding of STEAM principles. Discover the global fascination with circuitry while respecting cultural diversity. Impact students' lives with an exciting blend of art and technology!

Presenters

Felicia Clause

Elementry Art Teacher

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

8:00am EDT

From Art Teacher to EdD/PhD: The Ins and Outs of Getting a Doctorate

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Why would art educators need or want a doctorate? In this session, we will discuss PhD and EdD options along with leadership and research skills for uncovering career opportunities. Discover why art educators pursue advanced degrees and how they enhance teaching and professional growth and engage with a panel of doctorate holders for insights and advice.

Presenters

Elizabeth Stuart

Prince George's County

Jeff Broome

Professor, Director of PhD Program, Florida State University

Jeff Broome is a professor and director of PhD programming for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Jeff’s research focuses on providing practical suggestions and resources for K-12 art teachers, often through narrative inquiry. He investigates topics relevant... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

12:00pm EDT

Roll the dice: Play Your Way Into Higher Education (Art) Teaching [TICKET REQUIRED]

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

TICKET REQUIRED
Come play! This game will help you transform your courses into semester-long narrative games that place students at the center of adventures adaptable to any type of course. Consider ungrading strategies and game-design principles as you set up a transformative higher education course.

Presenters

Marta Cabral

Associate Professor, City University of New York (CUNY)

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Higher Education, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
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3:00pm EDT

In What Ways Might "Culture" Be Introduced to Preservice Students in Art Education?

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Through sharing how a course titled "Art Education Across Cultures" unfolded in the spring 2023 semester, this session seeks to address the complexity behind the notion of "culture." The session will also highlight some insights and resources along with collaborative and independent projects created by the students.

Presenters

Anna Ryoo

Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Instructional Demonstration

4:00pm EDT

Surviving Art Teaching: Stories, Tips, and Wisdom

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Teaching art can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Balancing lessons, assessing student work, managing supplies, adapting to school environments, and surviving performance evaluations can seem like a lot. Hear humorous stories, tips, and tricks from a veteran teacher to help keep the passion of teaching alive.

Presenters

Deborah Filbin

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Preservice, Instructional Practice