2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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12:00pm EDT

Middle Level Division Conversations With Colleagues: Exploring Current Topics

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

A session for all Middle Level Division educators to join together and discuss our unique students. Fellow ML art educators will give information on current topics, such as AI, ED&I, and NJAHS, through short presentations. These presenters will bring their best practices and current information on these topics that can be applied to the participants' classrooms. Other topics and information will be explored in the question-and-answer time. 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 12:00pm - 1:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Middle, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

2:00pm EDT

NAHS and NJAHS Sponsor Meetup and Sharing Session

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Join us for a dynamic meeting for National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) sponsors. Connect with fellow sponsors, share best practices, and exchange innovative ideas. Whether you're experienced or new, gain valuable insights to enhance your chapter's success and student engagement. This open forum encourages interactive discussion and idea sharing. Bring your questions, success stories, and resources.

Presenters

Paula Liz

Youth and Preservice Program Manager, NAEA

NAEA25 NAHS Sponsor Meet Up pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

National Art Honor Societies, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

3:00pm EDT

USSEA Engagement & Membership Event

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

This meeting is for USSEA members and prospective members to discuss interests, propose initiatives, and identify and explore beneficial opportunities such as the Child Art Exchange; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility resources; scholarship; mentorship; and general membership issues or questions.

Presenters

Dr. Jenny Evans

Asst Professor Art Education, Valdosta State University

Mara Pierce

Steve Willis

Allan Richards

Becky Shipe

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

4:30pm EDT

Ecology and Environment Interest Group Awards Ceremony

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

The Ecology and Environment Interest Group welcomes all NAEA members to celebrate the 2024 awardees. Two awards will be presented this year, for Outstanding K-12 Practicum and Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation. The K-12 Practicum Award recognizes an exceptional, ecologically engaged art curriculum or curricular unit at the K-12 level. The Thesis/Dissertation Award recognizes an exceptional dissertation, thesis, or capstone project that addresses ecological/environmental art education.

Presenters

Nicholas Leonard

Allison Rowe

Clinical Assistant Professor, Art Education, University of Iowa

Dr. Allison Rowe is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and researcher. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator for the Art Education Program at the University of Iowa. Allison loves working with teachers to figure out new ways to incorporate art into... Read More →

Joy Bertling

Associate Professor of Art Education, University of Tennessee

Alice Wexler

Michelle Tillander

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:30pm - 5:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Ecology and Environment Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

8:00am EDT

Independent School Art Education (ISAE) Interest Group Business Meeting

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

This session is an opportunity for current and prospective ISAE members to learn about the Independent School Art Educators Interest Group and connect with other art educators in independent schools. The session will begin with an introduction of the ISAE leadership team and a summary of our initiatives and other agenda items. This space is intended as an environment to network, celebrate ISAE award winners, and share leadership opportunities within the field of art education.

Presenters

Cole Godvin

cristina pinton

Visual Art Department Chair, Avon Old Farms

President Elect Connecticut Art Education Association, Co-Chair Independent School Art Educators special interest group.AP Art teacher 13+ years, 25 yrs experience teaching public and private schools, AP Reader, AP Mentor, published with Davis Publications, advocate for boys' voice... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Independent School Art Education Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

12:00pm EDT

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

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

You are invited to celebrate excellence in the Eastern 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 Eastern 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 regional information, discuss progress on state and provincial action plans, and preview our upcoming work.

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 →

Sarah Neubold

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Eastern Region, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

3:00pm EDT

CFAE Awards Ceremony

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Recipients of CFAE Awards (Kathy Connors Teaching Award, Carrie Nordlund preK-12 Feminist Pedagogy Award, Maryl Fletcher DeJong Service Award, Mary J. Rouse Award, and June King McFee Award) are introduced by their nominators. Each recipient shares a personal narrative that reflects their transformative teaching, research, and public engagements.

Presenters

Rebecca Turk

Cheri Ehrlich

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Caucus for Feminisms in Art Education Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

5:30pm EDT

Conversations With Colleagues: Welcome to Preservice! Tips, Guides, and Resources for Student Members

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Join us during this time to create and connect. We want to hear from you about what is working in your studies, student chapters, and create a space for us to connect and collaborate on artmaking and tips for future success. There will be time devoted to sharing the goals of the Preservice Division and its role in NAEA’s structure. A special emphasis will also be placed on discussing responses, feedback, suggestions, and other concerns from within the Preservice Division.

Presenters

Reilly Powers

Miami University, NAEA Preservice Western Regional Representative

Brittany Bradley

Jesse Todero

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Preservice, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

8:00am EDT

Asian Art and Culture Interest Group Executive Board Meeting

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

In this meeting, the Board will discuss policies and procedures for AACIG operations and share past successes and future plans to enhance AACIG’s missions in promoting Asian art and culture. AACIG members and nonmembers are welcome.

Presenters

Borim Song

East Carolina university, College of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Art and Design

Yichien Cooper

Assistant Professor, Wsu Tri-cities

Ryan Shin

Eunjung Chang

Kevin Hsieh

Professor, Georgia State Univeristy

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Asian Art and Culture Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

12:00pm EDT

The Art of Social Theory: CSTAE Digital Curriculum Portfolio

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Explore the CSTAE Curriculum Portfolio with engaging projects on pressing issues through a range of material practices and educational spaces with a new call for submissions.

Presenters

Emily Jean Hood

Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University

Oscar Keyes

Verónica Soria Martinez

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Caucus of Social Theory in Art Education Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

1:00pm EDT

DSAE Awards Ceremony

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

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Award Ceremony for Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation

Presenters

Alexandra Allen

Assistant Professor of Art Education, Buffalo State University

Kelly Gross

Timothy Smith

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Disability Studies in Art Education Interest Group, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony

2:00pm EDT

NAEA Affinity Group: Black/African American

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT

Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

These sessions are for individuals who identify as Black/African American. If you are not a part of that group, please locate a different space that accommodates your identity(ies). Participants will network and build relationships with each other. Black/African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and formerly, Afro-Americans) are an ethnic group consisting of peoples from the Americas and globe with partial or total ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Presenters

Ray Yang

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel, Salon VIII

Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Business Meeting/Awards Ceremony