2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

12:00pm EDT

Teaching Difficult Histories Through Art: Understanding Korean Japanese Experiences and Promoting Social Justice

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

This presentation explores using visual arts to teach K-16 students about difficult histories, focusing on the oppression of Korean Japanese by Japanese governments since 1910. Highlighting artifacts from the 1923 Kanto Massacre, it emphasizes art's pedagogical value, respectful cultural representation, and fostering inclusive historical education.

Presenters

JaeHan Bae

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

History and Historiography in Art Education Interest Group, Professional Paper Presentation

1:00pm EDT

Studio 55 Lifelong Learning in Art Museums Through Studio Programming

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Welcome to Studio 55: art and community for adults over 55. We'll explore their unique needs and share strategies to create an engaging, supportive learning environment. This session will share the tools and knowledge to build programs that inspire creativity and foster a love for art in older adults.

Presenters

Kessanda Abel

Head of Community and Studio Art Programs, Tampa Museum of Art

NAEA Lifelong Learning in Art Museums Through Studio Programming pdf

Studio 55 Lifelong Learning Resource List pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Lifelong Learning Interest Group, Instructional Practice

2:00pm EDT

Uncommon Pedagogy: Nurturing Wonder and Building Community With Young Learners in Urban Environments

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Discover how interdisciplinary outdoor learning through art can nurture children's knowledge of environments, sustainability, and community care. This course revision incorporates art and environmental education into elementary classrooms to promote civic engagement and nurture wonder in young children living in urban environments.

Presenters

Lillian Lewis

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Virginia Commonwealth University

Yiwen Wei

Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Ecology and Environment Interest Group, Instructional Practice

3:00pm EDT

Not Burned Out, Just Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Challenging Simplified Teacher Retention Narratives

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

This session invites dialogue moving beyond identified teacher retention and recruitment issues to challenge oversimplified narratives that tax equity, work conditions, mental health, and value for art. We will explore joy and mental wellness as resistance, building networks to navigate unsupportive institutions, and find partners and resources through community collaborations.

Presenters

Cappie Dobyns

Art & TAG Teacher, Ames Community School District

Greetings! I am a dedicated educator with a passion for talent development in visual arts. A proud graduate of Drake University, I have been shaping young minds for 34 years across Texas and Iowa. My recent opportunities to serve include leading the Arts Network of the National Association... Read More →

Ketal Patel

Caitlin Black

Assistant Professor in Residence, Rhode Island School of Design

Carissa DiCindio

Jennifer Bergmark

Not Burned Out, Just Burning the Candle at Both Ends pdf

Not Burned Out Mental Health and Belonging Handout pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Research, Deep Dive Research

4:30pm EDT

No Kiln, No Problem: Exploration and Use of Various Air-Dry Clays

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Discover tried-and-true, no-kiln clay techniques in this informative session for art teachers. Learn about different air-dry clays and how to sculpt, decorate, and finish projects without a kiln. Gain practical ideas and lessons you can bring back to your classroom.

Presenters

Alyssa Navapanich

Art Educator, Lemon Grove School District

Alyssa Navapanich is an award-winning art educator who integrates art with history, STEAM, and cultural competence. She enriches student experiences by emphasizing diverse artists and techniques. Alyssa holds a B.A. in Art and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. She enjoys painting... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Elementary, Instructional Demonstration

5:00pm EDT

CANCELLED Making Their Mark: The Importance in 2025 of Incorporating Contemporary Women Artists Into Instruction CANCELLED

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

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An art gallery exhibiting work of contemporary women artists partnered with a large urban-area education department for professional development, follow-up class visits, and student art show. Learn about the exhibition's impact on instruction and students' stance on women artists. Receive information about replicating the partnership, along with rich curriculum resources.

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Presenters

Karen Rosner

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Elementary, Instructional Practice

8:00am EDT

Recommitting to Engaged Collaborative Practice: Affirming the Roots of Museum Educator Tours

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

In 2023 Getty updated its Teaching and Learning Plan to focus on interactive engagement and a recommitment to education staff within galleries. Learn from case studies about the deployed activities, and the camaraderie and challenges experienced by the education team and the docents they support.

Presenters

William Zaluski

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Museum Education, Instructional Demonstration

12:00pm EDT

Caring About Interpretation: Applying Care Ethics to Museum Education

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

This session bridges theory and practice for museum educators interested in human-centered teaching through the lens of care ethics. Three researcher-practitioners offer two case studies and one human-centered interpretation toolkit while asking themselves, their communities, and attendees how we can apply care ethics to interpretation strategies in the gallery.

Presenters

Carissa DiCindio

Dana Carlisle Kletchka

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Jenna S. Green

University of Arizona

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Caucus of Social Theory in Art Education Interest Group, Big Art Education Questions

1:00pm EDT

The Collective Reimagining of Art Education and Our Constant Struggle Toward Freedom

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore art education's transformative power to foster freedom, conversation, and empathy. By using Angela Davis's teachings, we will discuss decolonizing art curricula through culturally responsive, collaborative methods to offer strategies for enhancing student understanding, foster interconnectedness, and promote artmaking for social impact through justice-oriented art education practices.

Presenters

Jazmine Beatty

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Preservice, Instructional Practice

2:00pm EDT

Putting the ACTION in Action Research: The CAN Approach

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore arts-based action research and how it can ignite collaborative learning in Professional Learning Communities in schools, museums, and beyond. Craft a "wondering" based on a challenge you're facing, view successful examples from Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Teacher Leaders, and connect with accountability partners to put learning into action.

Presenters

Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA

Kendall Crabbe

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

3:00pm EDT

Current Research and Pedagogical Approaches on Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts and Culture

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

In this interactive forum, panelists will share their research studies and conceptual approaches to researching and teaching Asian and Asian American and Pacific Islander arts and culture, followed by open discussions.

Presenters

Min Gu

Eunjin Kim

Kevin Hsieh

Professor, Georgia State Univeristy

Xiaoxiao Bao

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Asian Art and Culture Interest Group, Deep Dive Research

4:30pm EDT

Art Studio Investigations: Artmaking as Research

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore the link between artmaking and research by focusing on student-driven curricula for AP Art and Design and AP Research courses. Using student work as a guide, you will discover methods to empower students to apply inquiry skills to novel situations to enhance understanding and creativity in studio instruction.

Presenters

Karen Edwards

Peter Edwards

Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University

Friday March 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Secondary, Instructional Practice

5:00pm EDT

Ethical Integration of AI as an Artist Assistant in Art Education

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore the transformative role of AI as an artist assistant and how it can be ethically integrated into art education. Educators will learn how to responsibly utilize AI, stay updated on advancements, and gain insights into the benefits of using AI for creativity. We will also address the ethical and philosophical implications of AI to ensure culturally sensitive practices.

Presenters

Boram Kim

Jinyoung Koh

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:25pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Research, Professional Paper Presentation

8:00am EDT

Robots as Agents of Student Creativity and Sculptural Designs

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Discover how diverse high school students employed transdisciplinary methods to study NASA innovations and utilize user-friendly Edison robots as agents to foster their creativity and produce original sculptural artworks. Leave with guidance and resources to get started.

Presenters

Debrah Sickler-Voigt

Professor, Middle Tennessee State University

Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University. Her professional practices reinforce “Yes, We Can” approaches to education. She has authored the widely-adopted art methods textbook Teaching and Learning in Art Education (2020... Read More →

Lorinne Lee

Monica Leister

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Secondary, Instructional Practice

12:00pm EDT

How to Measure Social-Emotional Learning in Art Museum/School Partnership Programs

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Learn how to capture and analyze data to reflect the complex, rich social-emotional learning happening in your classroom or museum. Try instruments from a recent impact study investigating a partnership between an art museum and a public school. Takeaways include concrete tools and creative inspiration!

Presenters

Sara Egan

School Partnership Manager, Isabella Stewart Gardner

For the past five years as the School Partnership Manager at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, I have connected Boston students and teachers with Museum through Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). I teach preK-12th grade students in the Museum and the classroom, train and coach teachers... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Museum Education, Instructional Practice

1:00pm EDT

3D Printed Art in the Elementary Classroom

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore 3D printing as an art medium in the elementary art curriculum. Gain insights on teaching strategies and see how K-5 students express their artistic voices while learning 3D printing. Participants will receive access to lesson plans and instructional videos to use in their classrooms.

Presenters

Judith Woodward

3D printed art lesson plan word sculpture pdf

3D printed art lesson plan ice cream pdf

3D printed art lesson plan fish pdf

3D printing in the elementary art room judith woodward pdf

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Media Arts, Instructional Practice

2:00pm EDT

Secondary Smash Hits: Shared Successes of Effective Practices and Student Engagement

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Learn from art leaders and educators offering varied experiences working with different populations to engage students. We will share practices that have proven effective at the secondary level. Bring your questions and successes.

Presenters

Cathy Heller

Coordinator of Fine Arts, Peach County School District, GA

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.

Robin Brewer

NAEA Secondary Division Director-Elect, Garnet Valley High School

Gayle Trueblood

Past President, Secondary WR Representative and EDI State Liaison to NAEA, OAEA

Sculpture/Ceramics, Jewelry, Wearable Arts, Art Club and Yearbook Advisor from Lima, Ohio. I’ve been teaching for 26 years at Shawnee High School. Currently serving as the Past President of the Ohio Art Education Association and EDI liaison to NAEA.

NAEA 2025 GA State NAHS Conference and College Visits pdf

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Secondary, Instructional Demonstration

3:00pm EDT

Fostering Civic Responsibility Through Art: Innovative K-12 Interdisciplinary Curriculum Project

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Join us in exploring the successful outcomes of K-12 interdisciplinary arts and civics curriculum developed over 2 years between universities and K-12 schools. Highlighting student artworks from various schools, we showcase teaching resources. We also examine interdisciplinary projects that foster civic learning and local engagement through artmaking and place-based pedagogy.

Presenters

Minki Jeon

Rachel Fendler

Dr. Sara Scott Shields

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Higher Education, Instructional Practice

4:00pm EDT

Creating a Preservice Community for Networking and Empowerment Through a Regional Preservice Art Education Conference

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore topics and issues that arose at a regional conference designed for and by preservice art educators, dedicated to creating community, professional development, and opportunities for networking and leadership. We'll discuss organizational structure and takeaways, providing a model for others interested in connecting and empowering preservice programs.

Presenters

Higher Education, Instructional Practice